Common questions

What is on the cover of Tool Undertow album?

What is on the cover of Tool Undertow album?

Perhaps the most whimsical image in the whole package was the one on the back cover, of a pig standing amid a small army of upright forks, with the word “undertow” shaved into its side. The shaved porker was actually Jones’ pet pig, Moe.

What Tool album should I start with?

Ænima is the album most Tool fans probably consider their most classic, it’s the perfect middle ground between their more aggressive earlier material and their more experimental later material, and if you ask me, it’s the best place to start with Tool.

What tool album is sober on?

Undertow

What does the band Tool stand for?

In 1994, Danny Carey said the band name stands for how they want their music to be a “tool” to aid in understanding lachrymology. Lachrymology is the art of crying as a type of therapy. However, this was just another rumor they started (as many bands do) to keep us (or them) entertained.

Is the band Tool still together?

Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles. Formed in 1990, the group’s line-up includes drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan….Tool (band)

Tool
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Alternative metal art rock post-metal progressive metal progressive rock
Years active 1990–present

What happened to Tools first bass player?

D’Amour left Tool in 1995. According to Danny Carey, D’Amour left the band because he wanted to play guitar rather than bass. After his departure from the band, he formed the psychedelic pop band Lusk with Brad Laner, Chris Pitman, future member of Guns N’ Roses, and Greg Edwards of Failure and Autolux.

Is tool a prog?

Tool tend to be classified as Alternative Metal as a sub-genre of Prog Metal. Other Alternative Metal bands include Helmet, Breaking Benjamin and System of a Down. I consider them to be the line between prog rock and metal. Anything heavier is prog metal and anything less heavy is prog rock.

Is tool the best band ever?

No. They may be your favorite of all time, but there is no way to objectively say anyone is the absolute best of all time.

Who is better tool or a perfect circle?

Tool is more a left-brain masculine result, and [A Perfect Circle] is more a right-brain feminine result. Howerdel has similarly described A Perfect Circle as a more emotional, vulnerable, and feminine approach to music than Tool.

What was the tool lawsuit about?

In 2007, one of Jones’ friends sued Tool, claiming he’d created artwork for the band and never received credit. They handed over the matter to their insurance company — but the insurer refused to handle the claim, and when Tool contested said refusal, the company filed its own lawsuit against the group.

When did tool get on Spotify?

Alongside the announcement of its first new album in over a decade, the rock band Tool has said that its catalog will finally be available to stream and to purchase digitally on August 2nd.

Why do albums take so long to make?

The band or artist may decide to go in a completely different musical direction at any time, thus delaying everything. The artist may be touring promoting his last album and doesn’t have time to write new material, or needs a break to be inspired. So many options for albums taking a while.

How long is an EP?

An EP is one to three songs, with one song at least 10 minutes long, and a total running time of 30 minutes or less. Or, four to six songs with a total duration of 30 minutes or less. Therefore, a release with one to three songs with none over 10 minutes is a single.

How many years before a song is a classic?

When was it recorded? If it was within the past 15-20 years, it hasn’t been around long enough to be considered classic, no matter how big a hit it was or who recorded it. On the other hand, the mere fact that it was recorded 40 years ago doesn’t automatically mean it’s considered classic either.

How long does it take to produce a record?

You have a lot more people involved that have an opinion and say so in the album from the label. A quick album for them is done quickly in usually about 6 months. At times it can take a year or so. Every situation is different so there are a lot of things going on behind the scene that can hold up the process.

How many takes for a song?

Depends but usually around 6 to 10 takes. Something happens when I hit that record button and the nerves take control. Sometimes I have to record guitar and vocals separately but usually together. For my solo stuff, too many.

How long does it take to record an EP?

of course this should read 1-2 hours PER SONG for tracking vocals… about 3 months. if you do the basics live together in the room you can expect about 1-2 hours to get a basic setup/sounds and everybody comfortable (headphone mix, sound adjustments…) leaving you with 4-6h of actual recording (consider breaks).

How long does it usually take to record an album?

In general, a broad minimum amount of time actually recording your album would be anywhere from two days to two weeks.

Are Recording Studios dying?

USA Today says recording studios are a dying industry. In fact, there are more studios in the U.S. today than ever before, barring two years just before the Great Recession. More over, there are far more audio professionals making a living in them than the 24/7 Wall St.

How long does a studio session last?

A session like that might run about four to six hours, and then after that, there’s a production component to it. They’ll get all the takes and elements they tracked with the artist and spend four to six hours assembling and cleaning up, tuning, comping, adding to the vocals, and then getting a rough mix together.

How many hours does it take to produce a song?

Once I get some chords I like, I get melody and arrangement down in about 1.5-4 hours, adding FX like risers and soforth about 2-3 hours then mixing and sound design takes around 15-20 hours on top of that. As long as it takes. 4 hours, and I limit it to that. You must make big room or tech house.

Is it hard to produce a song?

Most composers say that starting a song is the hardest part and everyone has a different instrument method to start with. There really is no right or wrong way to produce your own music! The first song you ever write will probably not be an instant hit. It can take years of dedication so don’t become disheartened!