Tool

Thoughts_Arrive said:

darthvedder said:

given2fly23 said:

This is a sonic experience in full 24-bit quality on good headphones. Wow. 

Agreed. This is the way to listen to the album. The drumming really shines in Hi-Res audio. I don't know why they bothered with the archaic CD format. If you're going to put out more than 80 minutes of music, it should be done digitally.

The drumming really shines on my Audio Technica headphones.

Is there any truth to the claim by one fan on Tool's Facebook page that the sound quality is better on the CD than the iTunes download?

By nature a CD is always going to be better quality than an iTunes download. A CD is uncompressed whereas iTunes Store is 256k AAC.

Culling Voices is stuck in my head

Thoughts_Arrive said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:

darthvedder said:

given2fly23 said:

This is a sonic experience in full 24-bit quality on good headphones. Wow. 

Agreed. This is the way to listen to the album. The drumming really shines in Hi-Res audio. I don't know why they bothered with the archaic CD format. If you're going to put out more than 80 minutes of music, it should be done digitally.

The drumming really shines on my Audio Technica headphones.

Is there any truth to the claim by one fan on Tool's Facebook page that the sound quality is better on the CD than the iTunes download?

By nature a CD is always going to be better quality than an iTunes download. A CD is uncompressed whereas iTunes Store is 256k AAC.

Thanks!

What happens if I rip a CD to mp3?

Does it lose its quality?

Yes.

Going off audience recordings, the new material is played way punchier live. And that GONG!

dudeman said:

pearljammr78 said:

dudeman said:

I haven't seen Tool live but I have heard that they don't deviate from the studio versions of their songs.

If so, that's kind of a bummer but it would still be nice to go for the A/V spectacle. 

Those that have seen them: Is it worth the hundreds of dollars, the hassle of getting tickets and traveling to the show?

Tool is an experience like no other. To see 4 guys pull off that stuff live mixed with an unbelievable light show and video screens transports you to a different world. You are mesmerized from lights off to lights on. Worth every penny. Seen them maybe 8-10 times. First time in a small theater in 1996 or 97. Last time a couple years ago. Phenomenal every time. 

Thanks for that. I'll definitely try to get tickets if they come to my neck of the woods. 

I’ve only seen them once. If they came to my neck of the woods I might go again. I wouldn’t put in travel money or pay over face value to go. A PJ show blows Tool out of the water. Not even close.

pearljammr78 said:

dudeman said:

I haven't seen Tool live but I have heard that they don't deviate from the studio versions of their songs.

If so, that's kind of a bummer but it would still be nice to go for the A/V spectacle. 

Those that have seen them: Is it worth the hundreds of dollars, the hassle of getting tickets and traveling to the show?

Tool is an experience like no other. To see 4 guys pull off that stuff live mixed with an unbelievable light show and video screens transports you to a different world. You are mesmerized from lights off to lights on. Worth every penny. Seen them maybe 8-10 times. First time in a small theater in 1996 or 97. Last time a couple years ago. Phenomenal every time. 

This...…….. Pearl Jam will always be my favorite... But the Tool experience is on ANOTHER LEVEL!!  They are the Bach or Beethoven of our Rock musical era. Their live shows are a religious experience!  50 years from now, Tool albums will be dissected by "classical rock" students.   True virtuoso musicians of the highest order... IMO 

I equate it to sports. Going to a basketball and a football game. Both are sports but two totally different experiences. That’s PJ and Tool shows. 

pearljammr78 said:

I equate it to sports. Going to a basketball and a football game. Both are sports but two totally different experiences. That’s PJ and Tool shows. 

Totally. Plus you like the bands for different things. It's a different type of engagement. PJ have an intimate vibe with awesome to and fros with the crowd, crazy long and varied setlists, and awesome chances to straight out jam. Add in one of the most mesmeric and engaging frontmen ever and the most electrifying lead player in the big 90s rock bands among others and that's a guaranteed kickarse gig right there. Tool are just a sensory overload. They bludgeon your senses with hypnotic precision and an incredible light show to accompany their ridiculous musicianship. Their frontman doesn't engage with the crowd at all (technically not even a frontman) but his voice is stunning and he engages you in a different way. I've also found Maynard mesmeric with his crawls and stomps on his little riser. Sets aren't as varied due to his choosing better songs for his voice and longer songs, but they also have a more epic song structure, polyrhythmic parts that are so fun to get your head around, and (sorry Matt and the other four) the best drummer on the planet.

This new album is an interesting beast...it’s like I’ve heard it all before but then it’s new at the same time. I’ve only had 2-3 listens and each time I get caught up in the ‘toolness’ of each song then something new hits you in the face. 

DewieCox said:

PJNB said:

Whats everyone's favourite section to see Tool? Front row? 10 rows back on the floor? Immediate wings? Other side of the arena on the lower bowl? 

I have seen them twice. Once on the lawn at the Gorge and the other was 2nd row at a festival. Both amazing experiences and not sure which one I would give he edge to. 

For the first 10k Days arena leg I had front row directly behind the soundboard. Maybe the best seat I’ve ever had to to see a show and that includes spot all over every type of venue. Unquestionably then beat sound I’ve ever heard at a show.

This is the front row on the lower bowl I take it? I think that is the section I am looking to get. I want to get the full view/sound experience.