How will Tool approach the design of the new album?

[Kittaan]

Hey Kitaan, Speaking of the VIP Q & A, are there going to be threads/a thread open that deals with just them? I'd like to be able to read them without spoiling the show's set list.

If HB doesn't initiate one, I will. I assume that the show specific threads will have at least some of the FE VIP attendee's comments. I would like to compile them into a single thread, along with details gathered elsewhere, AFTER the tour run to avoid any spoilers. Let's see how it goes.

[not tyson]

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[Ravenpig]

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Exactly like that but "part 2" or "U. S. Tour" now.

[Kittaan]

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Exactly like that but "part 2" or "U. S. Tour" now.

Yup. Aware of that one. Agree with RP.

[xZ1mM3r]

Portland trailblazers all the way

They are on a downward spiral dude. Just weeks ago they were on top of the world... lost their last three and fell to 5th in the very-tight West. Killer first half of the season, but they better get their shite together quickly if they want home court.

Oh I completely agree. But as a life long blazer fan, having nothing to be happy about since Clyde the Glide, if be satisfied with making the playoffs and making the first round difficult ft whoever. If we make it past the first round it would be an amazing year. We weren't expected to be anywhere near this good this year. So I'm still happy

[Kittaan]

Oh yeah, being a Warriors fan you know I understand.

Congrats by the way, you are correct, Blazers are way ahead of schedule.

[BlackHole83]

Oh yeah, being a Warriors fan you know I understand.

Congrats by the way, you are correct, Blazers are way ahead of schedule.

New warriors fan or are you in the bay?

[bonebroke]

I started it, my bad
Sports thread is here (lebronisunstoppable): http://www.fourtheye.net/f/viewtopic.ph ... start=1110

Questions for Adam:
Will vinyl be available for new album upon release? What's the date for that again?
And 10K Days vinyl is gonna come out at the same time?

:dreamin:
Our goodies bag has advanced copies of both!?
750ml sangiovese from 'Zona too!?
Your gonna play a new tune at sound check!?

[Ravenpig]

If the Lateralus vinyl was any indication, the 10k Days version will come out a few months before the next album.

So I wouldn't get any new album hopes up until the 10k vinyl comes out. This is all my guess, of course.

[bonebroke]

If the Lateralus vinyl was any indication, the 10k Days version will come out a few months before the next album. So I wouldn't get any new album hopes up until the 10k vinyl comes out. This is all my guess, of course.

I don't doubt it, but they need to improve this process (the grudge thread is calling...)

More major chords this album, Adam? Any new change in approach?
Anyone using new instruments on the forthcoming album, that maybe haven't been applied on earlier albums?
More keyboards from Maynard?
What over the last 8 years (decade) would you say has influenced the sound of the new material?
How would you characterize the sound/direction the new album is taking? (i know, it's not complete yet)

[Capt. Shipwreck]

Questions for Adam.
Well I remember people saying they basically took song requests at the sound check, without maynard. That is something I would highly keep in mind. Why not ask if there is any way to hear part of a new tune! Or The Grudge, id ask for the Grudge! For $500 id ask some serious questions. Of all the wondering and conspiracies, its really one of the only times to ask and get it straight from the horses mouth.
Live dvd, cds in the future?
New album questions, time frames, sounds, themes, art work?

[xZ1mM3r]

Questions for Adam.
Well I remember people saying they basically took song requests at the sound check, without maynard. That is something I would highly keep in mind. Why not ask if there is any way to hear part of a new tune! Or The Grudge, id ask for the Grudge! For $500 id ask some serious questions. Of all the wondering and conspiracies, its really one of the only times to ask and get it straight from the horses mouth.
Live dvd, cds in the future?
New album questions, time frames, sounds, themes, art work?

I agree but it's more easily said than done. With hundreds of people asking questions it would be hard to get yours answered fully

[N.Y.H.C.]

just start smacking people, head kicking dudes, elbowing mother fuckers.....security rushes you....start swinging at them wild, like a god damn savage....and as you get dragged out just wait for that silence....that perfect pin drop silence.....the eye of the storm......when the ruckas relaxes for that split second....muster up all your breath....find your courage like William fucking Wallace right before he gets gutted like a pig......and scream....WINGS FOR MARIE!!!! WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[the chill]

Hahahahahahahaha^^^^^this!!!!

[xZ1mM3r]

I just have a feeling the new album artwork is going to consist of blues and purples.... I dont think Alex Grey is involved, i think its going to be a symbol in the middle, something relating to Sacred Geometry (some triangular/circular mesh). Something similar to the design that is behind Danny during the Drum solo after the intermission at these new 2014 shows. See video below

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[The Boss]

How will Tool approach the design of the new album?

Slowly.

Very.

Fucking.

Slowly.

[doors]

How will Tool approach the design of the new album?

Slowly.

Very.

Fucking.

Slowly.

[xZ1mM3r]

during the Q & A adam mentions a few things that have slowed the writing process, one of which was the Alex Grey car crash, and it really slowed them down....

kinda sounds like Alex Grey will be involved with the artwork again

[hellboy]

during the Q & A adam mentions a few things that have slowed the writing process, one of which was the Alex Grey car crash, and it really slowed them down....

kinda sounds like Alex Grey will be involved with the artwork again

Maybe I interpreted that part incorrectly, but it didn't sound like that was given as an excuse for the delay to me.

[The Boss]

during the Q & A adam mentions a few things that have slowed the writing process, one of which was the Alex Grey car crash, and it really slowed them down....

kinda sounds like Alex Grey will be involved with the artwork again

That's a fucking terrible excuse.

[xZ1mM3r]

during the Q & A adam mentions a few things that have slowed the writing process, one of which was the Alex Grey car crash, and it really slowed them down....

kinda sounds like Alex Grey will be involved with the artwork again

Maybe I interpreted that part incorrectly, but it didn't sound like that was given as an excuse for the delay to me.

well the question was pretty much what stops the writing... Adam said that life gets in the way and they have a few medical emercengies, one of which was very serious but is now ok and everyone is ok... then a few minutes later he states Alex Grey wrecked his car, not saying they are the same event, but it suuuuure seemed that way.

[hellboy]

during the Q & A adam mentions a few things that have slowed the writing process, one of which was the Alex Grey car crash, and it really slowed them down....

kinda sounds like Alex Grey will be involved with the artwork again

Maybe I interpreted that part incorrectly, but it didn't sound like that was given as an excuse for the delay to me.

well the question was pretty much what stops the writing... Adam said that life gets in the way and they have a few medical emercengies, one of which was very serious but is now ok and everyone is ok... then a few minutes later he states Alex Grey wrecked his car, not saying they are the same event, but it suuuuure seemed that way.

That's not how I interpreted it at all. My take is that he mentioned the Alex Grey stuff as an example of how you can move on after some form of crisis, not a specific reason why their writing is taking so long. Quite frankly the idea that the Alex Grey accident has slowed the writing process is ridiculous.

[The Boss]

That's not how I interpreted it at all. My take is that he mentioned the Alex Grey stuff as an example of how you can move on after some form of crisis, not a specific reason why their writing is taking so long. Quite frankly the idea that the Alex Grey accident has slowed the writing process is ridiculous.

Thank God that was cleared up.

Because that was the worst excuse I've ever heard.

[xZ1mM3r]

dont forget who were talking about here... its tool... its adam jones. Arent adam and alex friends, or at the very least regular acquaintances?? they still promote alex grey shows on toolband.com. i dont think its that crazy to think they his accident would slow writing. If one of my friends was in a terrible accident i think i might take some time off work, especially if my only job was to write music, and i didnt have a boss telling me what to do.

and im not saying thats the only reason why they are taking a long time.

[The Boss]

You've made some weird posts lately. Are you high?