TOOL: Sober 1993 Live!

Tool in 1993? Footage of the live version of 'Sober'- a strangely illuminating song of the ills of society.. wait, or is it about a personal struggle with addictions? Either way, it's extreme and divisive in it's ability to force self reflection. It seems shortfalls potentially haunt and prey on us morphing into our own worst enemy.

However, this group of talented musicians don't seem to be haunted by anything except maybe an almost cult-like fanbase, sold-out tours, and new albums flying off the racks of retail paradise. Why has this one single band from the 90's survived through the shift in focus of music from the alternative grunge scene to the undefined mess of hiphop, pop, and pre-packaged over-produced media hitting mainstream MTV today? Trust me, there's a ton of awesome new music out in entertainment land- it just rarely hits the radio waves or crosses our plane of awareness due to lack of advertising budgets for new innovative music and art.

Q1: So how has TooL beat this rap at it's own game?
A1: Timing and creativity!

Tool exclusively produces music that moves them as artists and releases it like fine wine only when the time is right. Maynard, Adam, Justin, and Danny toolshed it collectively creating masterpieces one album at a time. This deep connection into the 'here and now' enpowers this harmonic quad to stay rooted in the spirit of original music. The music inspires the masses, unintentionally providing a 'tool' for deeper personal inner evolution. This transparency grinds out a crazy little niche in the music industry touched by few rockers today.

From Opiate to 10,000 Days, Maynard and crew has released exceptional art in the form of music- a reflection of inner beauty and light for the rest of the world to experience in sonic nature. Listening to a Tool record is like lighting a candle in a dark, gothic room, lighting some incense, and transcending everyday life through an experimental journey in a metal landscape of rock and roll. Albeit to label this music in any single genre is the first 'faux pas' a beginning ToolFan could make when enlisting in the ToolArmy.

Knowing that, the best way to follow Tool music is to simply close your eyes and enjoy it's genius. It's extreme and intricate, evoking yet meditating- an experiential tonal gift to the inner mechanics of the earthly aural senses.

And besides- dude those videos are wack.. favorite: Ænima!


Peace!
AudioK9