There’s a great Blood Into Wine article on RC Reader at the moment, where Maynard and the directors of Blood Into Wine all talk about how the movie was made. Very interesting read and highly recommended!
Here’s and excerpt:
But while there are no imminent releases from any of his bands, Keenan said he hasn’t given up music for wine. "If it’s a positive, healthy experience, then it’s always going to be a part of my life," he said. "I’m not going to abandon my brothers. I just think we have to re-think what the healthy steps are."
Enjoy!
Great read! Thanks for posting Hellboy! It’s reassuring to know he is not abandoning his brothers. I am looking forward to watching developments on the new album unfold this year.
Couple of things:
First let me say that while I don’t post much here I really like this site. A lot more positive than the site most of us grew up on as tool fans.
Second, I really like the example and path Maynard has shown us. Who would’ve ever have thought back in the early 90′s this is the person we would see? Sometimes I question why does he want so much money for this, and why would he sell that? Overall however, he has really stayed true to his own vision and not allowed the life he created to be vomited out.
I think back to my youth and my parents disgust and disdain for what I was listening to. “All that man does is cuss, he obviously isn’t smart enough to express himself”, etc. I wish now they could see that for a lot of life is a process. You have to take steps, grow and change.
That’s what every album has been. Not just rehashed themes, but a true evolution of where you were that last time an album was released.
I will always wish there was more Tool, APC, Puscifer and whatever else may be on the horizon. However I am much happier knowing that what I already have will always hold value, because the people who made it made it with purpose.
This could be said for all the members of Tool also. I look at Adam’s work. He was in some of the biggest movies of his time, and gave that all up to rock.
The same way 10,000 Days evolved from Lateralus, I cant wait to hear how the new album will carry the torch from 10,000 Days.
Excellent article, thank you for that.
Great post, nednarb.
[quote comment=""]Second, I really like the example and path Maynard has shown us. Who would’ve ever have thought back in the early 90’s this is the person we would see? Sometimes I question why does he want so much money for this, and why would he sell that? Overall however, he has really stayed true to his own vision and not allowed the life he created to be vomited out.
I think back to my youth and my parents disgust and disdain for what I was listening to. “All that man does is cuss, he obviously isn’t smart enough to express himself”, etc. I wish now they could see that for a lot of life is a process. You have to take steps, grow and change.
That’s what every album has been. Not just rehashed themes, but a true evolution of where you were that last time an album was released.
I will always wish there was more Tool, APC, Puscifer and whatever else may be on the horizon. However I am much happier knowing that what I already have will always hold value, because the people who made it made it with purpose.
This could be said for all the members of Tool also. I look at Adam’s work. He was in some of the biggest movies of his time, and gave that all up to rock.[/quote]
Could not agree more. I think one of the best questions/responses I heard in a Tool interview (which can be found on youtube, danny and adam are interviewed) was when Danny was asked, what would like Tool to be remembered for years down the road when the band is said and done? Danny responded with, Hopefully taking people from point A to point B, guiding them along a path with our music. I loved hearing that. While Tool aren’t the only ones… they are certainly among a select few of popular established artists that not only take risks and “push the envelope” so to speak, but they also provide a healthy, positive, intelligent and insightful perspective on life.
I think the ever-changing and evolving element of Tool is what makes there music so rewarding, and ultimately makes all us fans drool with desire for a new album. They are always in uncharted territory when they write; what happens next is never certain. The creative process, the struggle and the journey to get there… it’s just so fascinating. And this same element seems to present itself with everything Maynard is involved in and I think it’s clear that’s no coincidence.
well said nednarb! some people criticize TOOL for not putting out another Undertow or Aenima. thats how other bands fizzle out. by rehashing the same stuff over, and over again. longevity and integrity.
Looking forward to seeing the movie in a couple of weeks…2/25 in San Francisco!!
Recent Toolband post says there will be a Blood Into Wine screening at Fox Theatre in Atlanta on March 4th.
This is the same week as Puscifer’s Atlanta shows, it would be convenient for anyone attending those shows to stay an extra day and see the Blood Into Wine screening.
I plan to see it when I see the puscifer shows that week, not sure where to get tickets though. It has no been added to Fox Theatre’s schedule on their website yet either. (http://www.foxtheatre.org/)
in related news a trailer for blood into wine can be now seen on hulu