Schism

So Im walking through the BX (Thats "Base Exchange" or "Planet Mall" as we so lovingly like to call this extension of hells reach on earth) the other day and I see what can only be described as a bright light shining down from the heavens themselves. What was this bright light shining on, you say...hold your horses your little Jimmy, Im getting to that. Anyway these little pieces of impulse buy (which by the way were still smoldering from when they were placed there on the shelf by Satan himself) were none other than the latest releases from the antipop quartet known only as "Tool". Priced at a mere 12.95 for the set I adjusted my jaw and thought: You know, Im a grown man, and I just happen to have $12.95. So as a matter of course, I bought them. Yessss Im a TooL...blah! I could rant all day about how I came to this decision to purchase. Blame it on the media. Blame it on myself. Heck blame it on you. The truth is I blame it on all the disenchanted, brainless hacks on the internet who decide to write "reviews" of something, many of which are dated months before the actual release date, that they havent purchased or much less even listened to. Many of these reviews state how much of a waste of money this set is. Many of them cry at the fact that you have to buy to two seperate DVDs. shut the HECK up. In this day and age of internet downloading, for a band too release two seperate packages so they might have a slight chance of making a buck shouldnt seem odd or greedy. The real greed comes from the saints who wrote these reviews, who in all probability instead of biting the 12 to 16 bucks simply downloaded the set from the internet. Greedy Bastards. Ok enough about those people, lets get down to the real meat and potatoes shall we...Parabola:This DVD includes of course:Stunning imagery and a pretty cool menu sequence that shifts through the different layers of the human body, much like the booklet that came with Lateralus. The Video is the awe inspiring original video that was released for the single. The second option on the DVD is to watch the video with an...uhhh...insightful commentary track by none other than the infamous Jello Biafra (Im still trying to figure out where he fit into the theme...). First thing, if you dont have stereo, dont bother. This commentary is a Duel Commentary track, which means you will be hearing diff audio from the left and right speaker. At the begining he's talking about two diff things in each speaker and as the video progresses his thoughts start "agreeing" with each other and they echo and distort what the other is saying. I thought the effect was really cool if not hard to keep up with at first. His actual commentary is something like watching Mystery Science Theater on acid. I believe it was Al Jorgenson who once quipped about how much he loved Jello and having him on tour, but about halfway through the tour they would have to send him home because of his mouth and its tendancy to almost get them killed. Nonetheless Its a very funny track and worth hearing at least once. The final offering on this DVD is a remix by the master of dark ambient Lustmord. If you've never heard anything by Lustmord buy one of his cds, turn off all the lights and turn up the stereo. Absolutely amazing. He makes the creepy music of TooL, even creepier. He does a fine job of mixing it, my only complaint is that he strectched out Parobol to about 13 min but didnt bother with Parabola. Heck with it. Nothings perfect. But for a TRUE fan this DVD is definitly one to look into.Schism:This DVD includes of course:More stunning imagery and a menu sequence that is a fleshy spinning spiral. The video of course is the same one released with the single. The commentary this time around is done by a fellow named David Yow formaly of The Jesus Lizards. It is also recorded in Dual Commentary format, but never comes to a point where the voices agree. I actually understand why they did this, Since Schism does mean "A Seperation" It makes sence that the voices never come together. Still more funny commentary. David proclaims that the video is all about ears, then orders a tequilla and gatorade from Maynard. The remix on this one is also created by Lustmord but in my opinion is a much better effort. He manages to strech a 7 min song into a 20 min odysey of sound and it has a lot more to do with the actual song. Once again turn off the lights, turn up the sound, and listen darn it! Listen to the music instead of your own voice whining, and when its over listen to it again or put it back on the shelf till your starving for more. Once again, you shouldnt buy one without the other, so give em a try and if you dont like em...save em for a couple years then sell em on E-bay for a quick buck when they're out of print. In case you havent checked copys of Salival are still selling for a lil under a $100...or more. I think its worth the $12 investment. Dont you?

First of all let me say that certain people reviewing this DVD are very angry pepople, ALL of their reviews are ALL NEGATIVE, SEE A PATTERN HERE? not naming any names but saying that schism is a boring video? Come on!! I love the way people complain so much about stuff like this...but their probably at home right now playing air guitar to their brand new schism and parabola DVD. I love the DVDs, I think TOOL is a great band, arguably one of the best. And yeah, Adam is NOT responsible for 100% of the art but what better that someone in from the band who knows what the music is all about to be the one deciding what art to use! You people complain SO much, I buy the DVD watch it, enjoy it and watch it again. Because in the end all it is...is ENTERTAINMENT!! And SO expesive at 6 bucks each!! LOL Besides when you make your own band and are with them for 10 years and have numerous albums and start making videos that put TOOL's videos to shame then you have ALL THE RIGHT IN THE WORLD TO COMPLAIN or call people greedy, gimme a freakin' break. but i'm speaking in general terms of course...not to anyone on this review page...

I don't really know why many people complaining about these 2 DVDs single, many people said that Tool tried to rip off with no much extras on the dvd, some said why they put 2 DVDs into 1 DVD. I can answer your questions that 'Yes ! Because this is Tool ! Not that other cheap Rock band, you can find everywhere !' I would not be happy if there'll be 5 remixes on each dvd, it would be a piece of junk !! I think if you are the person who really like art (not just only tool's music) will understand how worth of these separate DVDs. They are different song, they are DVD single (do you know the meaning of 'single' ?), they have their own theme,imagine and artwork. So why should it comes together in 1 DVD ? I even laugh when somebody said he was lucky that he did not buy these DVDs because there're not much extras so that he can burn it from his freid's copy. What are you talking about ?? These are the pieace of art for sell only US$ 6.00 each !! FOR GOD SAKE !!

This is an all-around worthwhile purchase for any Tool fan who appreciated what the band did with the spiritually overt Lateralus. The music video, directed as usual by guitarist Adam Jones and featuring interpretive dance duo Osseus Labyrint, really does enhance the song in many ways and open up many new paths of understanding for the critical eye of a Tool fan or aesthetically appreciative newcomer. Brian Lustmord's remix track is also worthwhile if you have learned to be patient with the music and open your mind to it, rather than covering it up with culturally-reniforced expectations. It is in many ways much more like a prayer than a song; you must surrender yourself to it to understand. Once you do, you will find the reward. (Those of you who have listened to it all the way through will know what I'm saying--it's a feeling perfectly characterized in so many parts of the remix, like the moment when Justin Chancellor's melancholic bass chords, which normally introduce the song, finally resonate on a quieted piano.) The dual commentary, however, is a real nuisance, not because it isn't unflinchingly stoic or compelling, but because the humorous route that was chosen for it simply doesn't work. It might be good for two or three chuckles; you'll never visit it more than once per commentary side. But besides that rather useless appendage, this DVD is a great addition to a Tool fan's collection as a means of further exploring the band's art and ideas.

The CD didn't work in my CD player all the other CD's I have purchased except for all the Tool CD's. My CD player works with all of your other CD'S I'm having trouble with the latest Tool CD'S. YOU CANNOT RESELL IT DOESN'T WORK! DO I SEND BOTH OF THEM IN THE SAME PACMAGE? WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE COMPANY THAT ISEND IT TO?

Good value, fair price.

Segundo single en dvd, y aunque ambos solo traen una canción puff son canciones de primera. El sticker parece gastado, todo lo demás tal cual es

DVD con 1 solo video di questa band. Un pezzo che consiglio ai collezionisti come me . Non e un live.

Ein must have für Tool Fans. Sowohl musikalisch als auch bildlich ein Hammer Video. Eine klare Kaufempfehlung! Ich würde sechs Sterne geben.

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