Tool - Schism
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Movie Reviews of Tool - Schism
Movie Review: This is a nice snack before the new full-length album
Summary: 4 Stars
Okay, I've watched the DVD's (both of them) and I've read what people have posted on here about them.
There are obviously some mixed feelings about these DVD's and their future release this spring.
Some people that I talk to say that Tool has lost their edge, while others still carry the torch like it's 1996 (hello, it's 2006 people!).
I have everything that Tool has released from the studio albums to the box set to these two fine DVD's.
I also have everything that APC has released, from the studio albums to the DVD that went along with eMotive, which was called aMotion.
(I happened to enjoy eMotive BTW, so come on 'Passive' was worth the price of the CD alone!)
I'm a huge fan of Tool's music and APC's, and needless to say I feel like a little school boy with anticipation for their forthcoming CD.
I know it will be great, we've waited long enough, but that brings me to my point to all of this.
Tool has evolved, simply put.
They've found their fans, played their hearts out, and written some of the best music EVER!
Having said that, great things take time to produce, and since that is so, many fans get fickle and antsy waiting for the next record.
They start thinking and talking and waiting for something new, but when it takes years to produce, coupled with the various side projects for Maynard & Co. most "fans" can get a little weird about their heroes.
Don't get me wrong, part of me wishes that Tool could produce their CD's at the rate that KISS did in the 1970s.
Every year there was a new KISS record.
(I'm not a big KISS fan or anything, so forgive me if I'm wrong about that, it's just an example)
Tool has always prided themselves with doing things differently, at their own pace and in their own way.
So, while they could have released both of these DVD's on a single disk with bonus features and extra stuff, they didn't.
Maynard & Co. realize that they could poop in a box and sell it to their fans, but you have to admit that it's really cool to actually own these videos and have something new to add to the Tool library.
If you are still going to complain about these DVD's, shame on you.
I'm sure you'll be the ones arguing and fussing until the new album comes out.
Then you'll act like you hate it and pick it apart until you've raped the new music to death, only to be the first in line for tickets this summer for their next tour, screaming your lungs out and singing along with every song.
You fickle f*cks, go ahead and complain, I know that the new album is going to be great, even though I also know that it's going to be different and not quite what you're expecting.
If you want Undertow or Aenima then go put them in your CD player, but don't expect an exact replica of their greatest moments when the new album hits your ears.
Things change, people change, and music and musicians grow and evolve.
If it doesn't evolve, they (and their music) become stagnant and will curl up and die.
I heard some flack coming from "fans" about Lateralus when it hit their ears, and I just wanted to choke the throats of the non-believers.
I can safely say that I throughly enjoy EVERYTHING that Tool or APC has produced and released, and I have nothing negative to say about any of it.
If you still have complaints about what they are doing and the decisions that Maynard and Co. make, then go out and worship Scott Stapp or something.
He has a new solo album that you can wrap your ears around (I'm sure it sucks royally), but I'm certain he'd be predictable and lame enough for you to understand if you're having trouble dealing with Tool in '06.
What did you expect from these guys, I mean TOOL backwards is LOOT, so you know Maynard has a fleet of Hummer's with diamond plated rims with your mom's nude photo in his back pocket, but he's still one of the most important musicians of any generation.
Movie Review: Collector's Candy
Summary: 4 Stars
The Menu and 1st and 3rd choices on the DVD are nicely put together and truly is an extension of Lateralus. I'm surprised at the commentary and disappointed that it's something I turned off within the first 20 seconds. I was hoping for something tremendous and got something that frankly was a waste of audio track. What I think would have been cool is to have something LIKE "Faaip De Oiad" on the alternate audio track. Something paranormal, something unexplained. Or maybe commentary from the Director, the actors, the costume techs,. . .anyone but who wound up doing it. Yeah you know tool, blah blah blah, Maynard is in the bathroom, blah blah blah, hey I got a phone call, blah blah blah. if anything, the commentary that is on the disc cheapens the masterpiece that is the video. it even cheapens the audio on the 3rd menu choice (which if you listen for long enough, is VERY addicting!) I read reviews that say the commentary is funny. . .that makes me sad. it would have been better if it was incoherent rambling. unfortunately you hear exactly what they're saying in full digital quality. Aside from the 2nd menu item on the DVD, this is a great deal on Amazon, and for the video alone, should find it's way to your Tool Library. I eagerly await all the Tool videos collected on one DVD with better (or even NO) commentary. before you 'fans' tell me, "you don't get it" You're right; I don't get it. the video is amazing, a masterpiece, every frame could be a work of art, The commentary is stupid and almost makes fun of the video. Why would I take an original Mucha print, and pour paint thinner on it? F-David Yow.Movie Review: A wonderful video, thoughtful remix, and disappointing commentary.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an all-around worthwhile purchase for any Tool fan who appreciated what the band did with the spiritually overt Lateralus. The music video, directed as usual by guitarist Adam Jones and featuring interpretive dance duo Osseus Labyrint, really does enhance the song in many ways and open up many new paths of understanding for the critical eye of a Tool fan or aesthetically appreciative newcomer. Brian Lustmord's remix track is also worthwhile if you have learned to be patient with the music and open your mind to it, rather than covering it up with culturally-reniforced expectations. It is in many ways much more like a prayer than a song; you must surrender yourself to it to understand. Once you do, you will find the reward. (Those of you who have listened to it all the way through will know what I'm saying--it's a feeling perfectly characterized in so many parts of the remix, like the moment when Justin Chancellor's melancholic bass chords, which normally introduce the song, finally resonate on a quieted piano.) The dual commentary, however, is a real nuisance, not because it isn't unflinchingly stoic or compelling, but because the humorous route that was chosen for it simply doesn't work. It might be good for two or three chuckles; you'll never visit it more than once per commentary side. But besides that rather useless appendage, this DVD is a great addition to a Tool fan's collection as a means of further exploring the band's art and ideas.Movie Review: About what I expected, but I wish there was more
Summary: 4 Stars
Bottom line; for the price, this is a great DVD and will entertain, and for any Tool fans, definitely a recommendation to get.
The DVD itself is fairly simple, with an animated background menu and three track choices.
1) the album audio track set to the music video which is typical Tool wierdness but just perfect.
2) the same music video with dual channel comical commentary by David Yow from Jesus Lizard which at first is very odd, but it is actually fairly funny and I soon learned to like the comical nonsense on top of the more serious looking video, they do not go together at all!, but maybe that's the point, and it seems to work.
3) a 20 minute remix of the song set to a static background. Nothing extremely great here, but a worthy remix nontheless.
The main drawbacks in my opinion is that the audio is simply stereo. With 5 years in the making and DVD format, it would have been nice to have a surround sound audio track for the song, even if it would mostly be stereo. And how about widescreen? We are in 2005 and this is a DVD, even if the music video won't fit, even some static graphics or simple repetetive animation would be a nice additon to the video.
Movie Review: The Images Stick with You
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of my all-time favorite Tool songs, so I'm sure that I'm a little biased. The video is great and does justice to the song. The costuming and make-up work very well and the visuals really do stick with you.
I've read reviews where Maynard says that he writes lyrics based on how the music moves him, while Adam makes the video based on the music as opposed to Maynard's lyrics. I suppose this could be the case, but the images certainly do evoke a sense of struggling within a relationship, as Maynard's lyrics seem to also suggest.
The video is sparse, not much for background, which makes sense because the two characters in relationship are the focal point. Watching the video a few times, then put it away for a while before coming back to it. This is the best way to approach the experience that is Tool. Experience something totally different after you've done some work on yourself and a whole new world will open up.
While I do really enjoy this video, I'm still partial to the videos for Sober and Prison Sex. No, I'm not one of those who clings to the Old Tool, but those videos were amazing, dark and really hit my emotional center more than this one does.