Random Tool Social Media thread

[xZ1mM3r]

That room looks too big to be the drum/tracking room at JHOC (Joe's House of Compression). Could be though, who knows.

Regarding their recording process, it typically goes: drums first, then bass, followed by guitar, vocals at the end. I'm sure there are variations in this for a band with resources like Tool has. But the drum tracks will all be laid down first for the most part, with the other two playing along while he tracks it.

So they actually pay for the studio time to record all the instrumentals, then have May Jay come in and add vocals, which leads to slight music changes, then they pay for more studio time to rerecord the changes that were made after vocals?? That seems inefficient.... Sure seems like they would have already been with MJK to make those musical adjustments to match the lyrics prior to recording today.

[joeypants]

That room looks too big to be the drum/tracking room at JHOC (Joe's House of Compression). Could be though, who knows.

Regarding their recording process, it typically goes: drums first, then bass, followed by guitar, vocals at the end. I'm sure there are variations in this for a band with resources like Tool has. But the drum tracks will all be laid down first for the most part, with the other two playing along while he tracks it.

So they actually pay for the studio time to record all the instrumentals, then have May Jay come in and add vocals, which leads to slight music changes, then they pay for more studio time to rerecord the changes that were made after vocals?? That seems inefficient.... Sure seems like they would have already been with MJK to make those musical adjustments to match the lyrics prior to recording today.

I have no earthly idea where they're at with regard to MJK's vocals and adjusting music to fit. The process I described is just the most base level, typical way any band would do it (including Tool on previous albums).

Maynard has said he was "done on all but one" so there's good reason to believe "post vocal adjustments" have already been made. Or that there were very little that need to be made (after all, wouldn't be crazy to think that they've gotten better and more efficient in their process after this long). Who knows? Lots of questions. The only question that's been answered is that it is "Day one." Which is cause enough for celebration.

[UndKeineZwEier]

It'd be cool if Tool recorded live but idk if I really see that happening.

In regards to Zimmer's point I think they probably have finished the vocal rearranging, but it's not uncommon for bands to record quick demos/scratch tracks ahead of the actual recording to give an idea of the form and sound of the song. Though I imagine have already done given that they have recording capabilities at the loft.

[shade]

I believe they're recording at Ocean Studios in Burbank. Pictures for comparison (note the brick wall and red lighting):

[M0G]

Tool in the studio. Only took 12 years.....

Still not gonna see a new album in 2018 because Fuck #APC2018....Fuck Eat the Elephant and Fuck Maynard for doing an APC album which will delay a Tool release.

@Cal - Fuck Donald Trump and every gun toting Bible Thumping Alt Right White Supremacist Homophobic piece of shit that worships him

Tool should cancel their summer festival shows. Lazy asses shouldn't do a fucking thing other than focus on getting the music tracked

[Kittaan]

RIP Positive Mogret.

Take a deep breath and remember the advice you gave yourself several hundred posts back there buddy.

Try some yoga!

Who loves ya baby?

#HashPipe NewToolBy2019!!!

[Kittaan]

I believe they're recording at Ocean Studios in Burbank. Pictures for comparison (note the brick wall and red lighting):

Nice deductive Googling my friend.

Hellboy: take this dude off of the SpamList.

[Bill Hilly]

Nice work Shade, whoever you are.

Mog - you are truly an insufferable retard.

[Krazy_blah]

@Cal - Fuck Donald Trump and every gun toting Bible Thumping Alt Right White Supremacist Homophobic piece of shit that worships him

Well, then...

[joeypants]

I believe they're recording at Ocean Studios in Burbank. Pictures for comparison (note the brick wall and red lighting):

Nailed it! Curious if they're going to only do drums there and the others elsewhere like the other albums.

[trilobite]

I'd just like to remind whoever, TOOL released Lateralus in 2001 & then 5 years later 10K Days.

It's been a whole TWELVE years since release.

Cover your faces and close your mouths

Unless you're into this sort of thing

[tiresias]

Can’t say I like Mog’s hating on APC, but I like your politics dude. Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if a bunch of art lovers living in Malibu, Topanga and Jerome leaned heavily to the left in American politics, so....

[Bill Hilly]

I don't think you will find many Trump supporters in this forum. That's not what makes him so insufferable.

[trilobite]

It's pretty short, and I didn't like the political undertones

A hundred bucks says they blame Trump for everything on this confounded new fangled album thing.

But I for one won't be phased.

Stick to your guns - is what my math teacher used to tell me.

There's always one.

I'll match you a grand, on shit post alone.

[Bill Hilly]

Let's get back on topic. And, welcome Shade to the family.

[trilobite]

Mom's comin round to put it back the way it outta be

[xZ1mM3r]

big props to Shade for that detective searching.

Would they track drums with the guitar, but not track the guitar??

You can see in Adams instagram photo his silverburst leaning on the speaker

[Bill Hilly]

I do think it's a bit odd for Maynard to come in for just three weeks in March when he would probably be the last of the four members to record; and Adam has been know to take a while to finish his tracking and overdubbing. As Joey, Uke, and Greasy had mentioned - they might actually be recording some of this record live with all four members in the room together.

[tiresias]

On topic. Super pumped they are in the studio. Is the shaking in Adam’s post an effect or is it just real loud in there?

[Bill Hilly]

Nose Bleed Riff effect.

[trilobite]

Aenima history

[hellboy]

For people wanting more info on the studio:

http://oceanstudiosburbank.com/

[UndKeineZwEier]

Would they track drums with the guitar, but not track the guitar??

Yes. The drums need something to play along with so you'll usually have bass and guitar (and maybe vocals) playing too, but those tracks might not make it on the record. They usually record the final version later.

[tys0n]

Maynard used a different studio from the rest of the guys to record his vocals for Lateralus I thought.

[ToolFanFromWayBack]

Would they track drums with the guitar, but not track the guitar??

Yes. The drums need something to play along with so you'll usually have bass and guitar (and maybe vocals) playing too, but those tracks might not make it on the record. They usually record the final version later.

Unless they are going to record it all live (as has been mentioned before) wouldn't the drums have to be recorded in isolation since they have to be mic'd and would pick up the guitar and bass as well? Whatever their process, just freakin' happy it is moving forward.

Given 12 years have passed, how much pressure is there for this album to hit big?