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12-30-2012 03:23 PM |
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Originally Posted by Ashir
(Post 1269348)
So true. It's as if most people think Maynard plays all the instruments. He writes nothing more than his lyrics and plays nothing more than his vocal chords. He's an integral member of the band, but he himself admitted he was pretentious.
Still, the lyrics are usually amazing, but they are often too disguised and the meaning concealed by hackneyed metaphors. I'd prefer lyrics that just throw a meaning at my face, like Ed Gein. Blunt, sweet and short, straighttothepoint words right there. And quite funny, too.
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danny carey gets a ton of attention. both in the drumming world and the music world in general. and maynard actually plays a huge role in the arrangements, and also plays guitar and synths.
he says he writes his lyrics in such a way that he's not telling people how to think. he uses a vast array of archetypes and metaphors so the listener can have their own unique, personal experience that is largely the result of their own perception. it can get pretty confusing at times, and maybe a little frustrating, but tool wouldn't be tool if it were any other way.
i've had a hard time trying to find another band that can touch what these guys do for me. they reach inside you and start fistf*cking your soul. i've seen them live four times, and it's almost strange that they ceaselessly outperform their recordings. their sound-crew is clearly among the most dedicated in the world. not to mention the visuals. i highly recommend going to one on psychedelics. i did. aside from the spiritual aspect of it, i danced with my eyes closed the whole time and was somehow able to reinvent my understanding of odd time signatures and their relation to groove. my head has never been the same since. |
