Classical Composer Reacts to Pushit (Tool) | The Daily Doug (Episode 275)
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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm listening to Pushit by Tool. This was my first time hearing this song, and (as usual with Tool) I was really impressed with their intensity, musicality, earthy rhythms, and commitment to their craft. The lyrical meaning in this song reminds me of some others from Maynard. Join me as we dive into this deep track!
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The version of this song on the "Salival" EP was probably one of the best performances Tool has ever done.
For my money, it's even better than the studio version. Otherworldly.
It's special.
The Salival version has that sick bass note drop after Adams guitar solo that the studio version lacks.
I was literally just listening to Pushit Live on the way home and thinking "this is easily one of the top five things theyve ever recorded"
I cant think of another song by any band that build tension as well as that. It gradually changes from tender to tenderized over the course of the whole song and you cant quite put your finger on when it changes because they masterfully build layers and intensity. Adam and Dannys dynamics are completely off the charts in this one.
@@unwantedscrub absolutely 100% correct. It creates that "gap." They start grinding against each other again, adding to the feeling of the lyrics.
"There's no love in fear" is my favorite Tool lyric
yea to me theres three lyrics that really stand out in this song and thats one of them. The others being "I'm alive when you're touching me
Alive when you're shoving me down", and "Remember I will always love you
As I claw your fucking throat away"
those three moments are so intense.
I always thought it was "there's no love in this"
It's a close second for me right behind " I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down"
@@JungleScene I love "if I say I might fade like a sigh if I stay", it's very poetic in the way it's said. I can also relate strongly to "I'd trade it all, for a peace of mind".
My wife (girlfriend at the time) said, “I didn’t know Tool wrote music like this!” when I had her listen to the Saliva version.
One of the most addictive features of Tool for me is how Maynard uses the lyrics and his voice as an instrument equal to the others in the band. It's only "front and center" when it's necessary. Aenima with headphones and a bowl was my introduction to Tool and, as is so common, I fell in.
I've been a fan since, 94ish, and this song, Pushit, is by far my favorite of theirs. I know everyone loves the Salival version, and it's great, but the album version got me through my darkest of days. This song was a glimpse into what they would go on to become. It has EVERYTHING that makes TOOL, TOOL. Complete masterpiece.
It's an epic song. I remember going to Sam Goody, I already had unterdtow. He told me that Aenima was different, but still very good. I bought it. That album changed my concept of what can be achieved with music.
I love and prefer this version too. It is soo powerful. Been a Tool fan since about 92ish, and have an Aenima eye tattooed on my inner right bicep. Their albums have been literally a soundtrack to my whole life and will continue to be!
You often mention that it's interesting what backing music Tool decides to support their lyrics, but I believe their creation process is usually to create the drums/guitar/bass, and then bring it to Maynard to interpret and create vocals and lyrical ideas.
This is indeed how they write
Understand something, breaking away from the significant other that causes you pain that you’re obsessed with is the absolute hardest thing you’ll ever do in your life. I don’t care what your career is I don’t care what your ambitions are none of that matters. Realizing the damage you’re doing to yourself and having the courage to break away from it is the ultimate boss.
You'll love the live version of this song. They took it somewhere REALLY vulnerable.
You need to put all of your tool reactions in a playlist
Seriously, the Salival version of this song is so different and much more intense... would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on that.
I second this
Third this
I forth it
Just do it! You won’t regret…
Completely agree.
I don't get how people can write songs like this. EVERYTHING is just perfect and so creative. I love Adam's textural guitar accents and squeals and super subtle licks during the quite middle section. And I love how Danny will include those single cymbal bell "dings" during the hihat patterns in the latter half of the song. *Definitely listen to the "Salival" version of this song. It's even better imo*
They're literally on another plane of existence.
A lot of what musicians do isn't written its added after a song is written and practiced. Good musicians add their own flair. Songs are usually pretty basic when first written. After playing and practicing over and over tada you got a song
Experienced musicians understand that creativity is a snowball effect. Chipping, tinkering, adding until it feels complete. I've never had a great situation with a band where everyone is throwing their own creativity into the pile. I had one experience that came close. But then we got Yoko'd. Fkng Yoko's ruin everything.
Tool was all about soundscape angst through my High School years. I couldn't get enough at the time.
Tool is truly a band that tells a story! I’ve been listening to them for almost 30 years and I never get tired of their music. True musicians!
Toolsday love it. This should be a thing
Agreed!
Best TOOL song ever.! Toolsday is a good title there.
I'll add to the chorus of, "Do the Salival version next!" it's completely rearranged and quite breathtaking
Unbelievable foresight..I watch a lot of reaction to music videos and I must say your focus on the overall composition and the lyrics are the best I’ve seen..Kudos Mr Doug. And keep bringing them!!
Thank you JJ for recommending this track! Great reaction, Doug. This is my favorite TooL album, by far. A lot of the album deals with interpersonal relationships, and Maynard was still working out his demons on this album. There are a LOT if intense emotions that he touches on, and specifically the tracks Jimmy, H., Eulogy and this one. You can't go wrong with anything off AEnima, man. It's darker and angrier than Lateralus, but unbelievably emotional at the same time. Masterpiece. Thanks again! 🤘
I strongly recommend you play the live Salival version on here, to experience how they completely changed the experience in a far more tribal Asian vibe. Influences from live Led Zeppelin ...
yea definitely got a zeppelin vide from the live version. The way the song builds is akin to stairway to heaven. not saying it sounds like stairway, but structurally and dynamically it draws parallels.
Also in the record they have the no quarter cover, so the led zep influence is there ❤️
Your the only person I know that goes thru the lyrics and music at the same time. Keep pushit No pun intended
Tool has the affinity of having deep and intense song subject matter.
This song talks about his experiences with being abused as a child and how his parents claimed to love him yet abused him. Hence the last phrase in the song, "Remember I will always love you, as I claw your f--king throat away. It will end no other way, it will end no other way." In the first verse he says, "Choke this infant here before me" - here he is
referring to himself as the infant and suffering from neglect and abuse. Throughout the song, he describes how he would like to take revenge on his parents and strike back, but was afraid for fear of continued abuse. This song is one of Tool's most violent stories of Maynard's childhood. Source - Songfacts
Very sad.
When this started, I'd already planned on suggesting you give a listen to the reworked live version from Salival. If only for the comparison of the difference in the two versions.
Then during your summary, you talked about EXACTLY WHAT MAYNARD SAYS DURING HIS INTRO TO THE LIVE VERSION.
Epic Doug.
So, yeah you might wanna check that out.
TOOL IS PINK FLOYD FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM
Rich the Ancient Metal Beast
sometimes an unpopular opinion but i almost prefer the salival version on most occasions.
As a TOOL fan, it’s humbling and exciting to learn new aspects of their music through people like yourself who know about the A, and D minor stuff. You know what I mean, lol. Cheers friend! ✌️🇨🇦🤘
I'm literally never going to get tired to hear your analysis of Tool's music. Such great and poignant insights. Makes me appreciate the music so much more!
I absolutely LOVE watching you react to the artistry that is Tool.
I love how you break down not only the music from a technical perspective, but you also incorporate the overall pathos and ethos into your analysis. You are holistically experiencing each key change, timing change, lyrical implication, cadence, etc. the way that I envision we are MEANT to.
It's this complexity and intensity that allows me to listen to different works from Tool (or APC) at different times in different places and receive DIFFERENT meanings from each encounter. Watching you 'get it' makes me SO HAPPY.
Thank you for these, keep them coming!!!
I'm in my mid-fifties and just started listening to TOOL. I'm not really into metal but this stuff is really interesting, complex and well played. Some of the underlying sound effects intrigue me. Great stuff.
Now listen to it on LSD.
@@waltergoring8428 Zzzz
@@jensclarberg6419 Obviously you have never done that.
I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.
@@waltergoring8428 probably not but I can also appreciate music drug free
@@jensclarberg6419 L7
Hey Doug, Doug here. Gotta say you were properly impressed by Tool, I thank you for breaking down the time signatures and key changes etc. I've been a TOOL fan since Sober first got played on Mtv's Headbangers Ball. Not being a musician however has limited my experience ever so slightly. Thanks for filling in the gaps
Now do the Salival version. It's live and they recomposed this song. It's phenomenal that they can take a great song, change it, and it's still badass
Casting yet another vote for the Salival version while this one is still fresh in memory. It's truly incredible how they were able to turn this song on it's head but still emphasize the meaning and keeping it recognizable.
Others have already said, but I think you'll really enjoy the version from Salival. Pack that bong, close your eyes and go for the ride.
My favorite Tool album. I think Lateralus is probably their best record, but Aenima was my introduction to them back when it released and holds that special place in my heart.
Thank you very much! I really loves your professional look on Tool. "Flood" please, sir.
This is probably my favorite Tool song, ever, and I've been listening to them literally since the first EP. It's very very definitely about a toxic relationship. The person in the song *knows* that the relationship is terrible for them, but the other person has kept pulling them back in. I have always viewed the song as being a descent into a kind of madness as they can see themselves getting pushed back into the relationship once more. Notice the off-center buzzing at the beginning, as the starting maddening whine, as it were. Then the song gets more and more chaotic all the way though that instrumental passage about 2/3 of the way through. Then, they apparently reach a moment of clarity, where they have resolved, no matter what it costs, that they will *not* go back into that relationship, on pain of death, possibly literal.
*ToolsDay, nice*
Brilliant,I am 65 years auld ,been into tool for a year , this song brings back memories of my upbringingJim from bonny Scotland
I'm so happy CZcams suggested your channel last week. I've been watching these reaction videos for Tool and Metallica all week!
It's so good hearing a classical composer's opinion and observations on any kind of music.
Doug, I wish I had your ear. You literally hear the note and immediately know it. Channels like yours are the reason that I want to go back to school and get a degree in theory and composition
Boy, I certainly hope Salival version is next on the list now.
Grab my phone to write how the song just gave me goosebumps as I tried to say it I tear up I’ve heard this song since the 90s I’m 41 years old it means that much to anyone who’s had any kind of relationship where you felt you were powerless and you wish you could save it but you know that your action will create disaster it’s insane
One of my all time favorite song by Tool
Powerful music with powerful lyrics
I love how you analyze not just the music but also the lyrics. Subbed!
Great reaction. Love seeing the music hit you. Listen again through the lyrics only. It’s such a DEEP song. Almost bring one to tears. I understand you were focused mostly on the music, rightfully so. This band has so many levels. Spirals.
One of my favorite Tool songs. So cool to hear analysis on why I feel what I do when I hear it.
That's the epitome of the jungian conflict expressed as art
my fav album, a cool album to grow up with, before phones and flash drives and such. The accompanying visuals are a must, but thanks for doing these. Learning music is alot like learning any language and your videos are invaluable! THanks a ton
Great interpretation & breakdown. First time finding your channel, & just liked/subscribed.
enjoying the Tool reactions. keep going.
He gets it!! The band writes the songs and Maynard pulls the meaning from the song based how the music feels
I like the fact he is a technical musician explaining it. Helps me a ton because I’ve learned on my own and reading tab.
I always appreciate your analysis of TOOL! Thank you for sharing.
One of my all time favorite Tool songs!
As per probably everyone else's comments to come... The live version of this song on 'Salival' is worth a spin. It is, for me, the best example of tool's process of healing through it's music.
I adored the way you made me chuckle. You're adorable.
Tool Army 💚
I fucking love how you describe things. This is easily my favorite Tool song. As other have said, definitely listen to the Salival version as well.
Mr. H. Thanx 4 the timing count! It helps Me.
Not only do I love your Tool reactions but I also love your T-Shirt 😂
12:30 "you'll restrict my movement anyway..."
You described the difference between the 'A' and the 'B-flat' with almost the exact words !
I love your interpretation of the lyrics because I have lived that in some way, though not to that level of destructive intensity. It was my first time listening to the song too but I don't have the lyrics in front of me so your insight was very welcome. In terms of the music, I don't understand the pitch or key changes the way you do but I found it to be haunting, in a good way. They wouldn't be the type of music I'd normally listen to but they keep me hooked to a song when I do. I'm more into proper (if conventional isn't the word) guitar solos but what the guitarist does here in the instrumental part of the song is just enough to keep me satisfied in that regard. Your enthusiasm is as much why I was entertained by this as the song itself. Great song choice, great video.
awesome reaction
Love your analysis of the TOOL songs. You gained a subscription from me. I played drums/percussion for 11 years and the stuff Danny Carey does on percussion is just mesmerizing to me. Enjoy your breakdown of the different time signatures as they change within the songs.
Great song and great reaction.
Tool's first album is actually, Opiate. Very unique and my favorite even though its pretty short.
There was a fan made video of pushit with some european (polish?) animated movie "Dym" placed on the music. Unfortunately got removed after tool went streaming themselves. That video quite a special experience of pushit
G’day Doug, love your work, the highlight of my day. I’m cool for Tool and your analysis deepens my appreciation. Being an old fart I find your examinations of prog masterpieces a trip of the best kind, it is great to revisit those seminal works in your company.
I humbly provide a couple of suggestions in line with your coverage of Tool.
First you have not, as far as I know, covered any Australian artists. Let me tell you, we have some extraordinary talent on our continent. One group that has a similar sensibility to Tool is Karnivool. They do long and short form but as a taster “Change” from their “Sound Awake” album is an amazing track, I feel confident you would find some musical joy there.
On a different level, knowing you are keen on well written and expressive vocals, I would love to hear your take on “The The” a Brit artist/band, and as a starter I offer up “Sweet Bird of Truth” which hails from the almost perfect 1986 album “Infected”. The whole album feels like it could have been written yesterday and the lyrics are cutting, clever and have a rare insight that is probably closer to our current point in time than when written. Oh and the music is incredible including some percussion that would do Danny from Tool proud.
Thanks for your channel and all the very best for the coming festive season.
Tool's Day yeah... If you can react to Third Eye,Salival's version, its a great trip.
Awesome reaction! 😎👍
Recommend a reaction to Swamp Song! 😎👍
Chills still. Ya'll, if you haven't, the live version on Salival is a must. Turns this song up to 11.
I’m glad they still play this version live in 2022
I so much more enjoy you doing the classic prog songs. So much to discover there composition wise ...
Aye, those are a lot better than this miserable crap.
Those last few lines are so powerful
I know you're getting tons of comments recommending the Live Salival version, but I'm here to do so as well in hopes that it will help convince you to do it!! Please, you'll love it, and we all want it!
SKY OVERTURE by Uli Jon Roth!!!!!!!!!
Yes!
Uli is a genius, one of the greatest players ever.
Should do the Salival version soon. Live version that rivals studio quality, and go into it maybe thinking from the other person's perspective. It's quite a different experience.
#ToolsDay FTW !!! Hope you bring it to the very limit, considering to study and react any of their songs. They are truly the University of Sounds & Music, imho.
Hey, I really love your channel. Your videos are amazing! I'm quiete young (17), but love listening to music and playing guitar and orchestral percussion. Since your video are many (i haven't had time to see them all, sorry) I don't know if you've listened to Area yet. They are a phenomenal band from Italy (my country), but really really underrated. If I were you, i would listen to "Crac!" or "Caution Radiation Area", but all of their works are amazing! Demetrio Stratos is one of the most underappreciated voice of all time. Their strange scales used with odd rhythms, and political concerned political themes make them one of the best band ever! If you read this message, that between all the other is very difficult to catch, and liked them, please try "cantare la voce" of Demetrio Stratos, in which he demonstrates all the difficult techniques he was able to. I also apologize for my very bad English, my language skills are not very good! Thank you
Says the guy with better English than my Italian will ever be. Thanks for the tip, I’ll definitely check them out!
Amazing channel I can’t stop watching. PLEASE do more heavy metal
it's interesting how you can combine the distinct skills of relative pitch and absolute pitch in your analysis. I'm going to dub your skill set as "imperfect pitch" lol. you're able to recognize absolute pitch, but as you said, you can be fooled or be off at times. Anyway, people with true perfect pitch often can't hear things in relative terms. They hear pitches first and then mathematically deduce the relationship to the tonic or whatever. in contrast, people with really developed relative pitch can hear the relationship, but only know the absolute pitch after deriving it from the relationship to the already identified tonic. you seem to be able to do both, and rely more on one or the other depending on the situation. for example, you said in this video "that's a flat 6, which means that if they're in D then it must be a Bb." whereas in the atom heart mother video you said "that definitely sounds like an e flat minor chord, but how the hell did they end up there?" I have a suspicion that your absolute pitch recognition centers around the tonal qualities that certain pitches have, like an F# would sound like "weer" and an e flat would sound like "wah". like recognizing syllables of spoken word. i'm starting to develop that myself but i don't know to what extent i can take it. I can reliably recognize and reproduce an F natural for example, because in my mind it makes the "Ha" sound, which I then compare it to the recollection of that same sound as played on my particular instrument, in this case the guitar. TLDR im a nerd and your channel is great.
For second I thought we were talking "Perfect Pitch" in the Cosmere, but I realized we aren't actually on Roshar. And I got sad because my boy Vasher didn't have to rope somebody. (one person will get this, hopefully)
@@joshschwarzbauer8155 I get it! Sanderson nerd here too!
Do the SALIVAL VERSION. Dont over analyze. JUST DO IT NOW!
Tool is such a cerebral band.
YOUR BRAIN AND SOUL INTUITIONHUMBLENESS ROCKS
Everyone else called it, “Tool Tuesday”. I love your twist on the obvious.
Would be nice to see the Salival version of Pushit
You should also look up their live version of this where they rework the entire structure.
Every Tool song is a journey for the listener.
Our FAVORITE Tool song!!!
Can’t wait until next Tuesday. I vote Vicarious.
Doug i see this video lasts 17:01 Live Long and Prosper ! 🖖🏼
It's like Indian drone music with that constant "A"
Please do Dimmu Borgir "Progenies of the Great Apocalypse"
Tool is very intense for having a slower tempo. Sets them apart.
Maynard introduced this song like this in 96......"have you ever had someone love you so much you had to kill them to get away?.......................me either"
Doug gives the word tool new meeting again.
great stuff doug. gonna put a request out there for some sabaton. lots of great music. Maybe bismarck, swedish pagans, resist and bite, 82nd all the way all great songs keep it up brother:)
Great videos, Doug. I think you would enjoy listening to the live version from Salival. It’s a very special performance.
You should react to ashes in your mouth by megadeth. Its such an awesome piece
Some of the fear inoculum would be great
I love the doug
The album cover is called "Smokebox" by artist Cam De Leon.
It would be really interesting to hear you react to the live version they did on "Salival" of this song. It's an entirely different experience.
If you're looking for context everything Maynard wrote including a lot of APC was about his mothers unfortunate situation and his dealing and accepting it as a young man. Lots of religious questions about his mothers affliction.