[QUOTE=siva_chair]I see lots of similarities in Tom Morello and Adam Jone's styles. Meh....maybe it's just me....[/QUOTE]

Nope, i see them too. They may have moved away recnetly along their own paths, but check out both artists preferences. Both use their tone as their strongest point, with loads of effects to create unique sounds.

Then both have a habbit of tremelo picking solos and occassionally shredding.

But from playing both Tool and RATM stuff (and to a lesser extent, some Audioslave), I notice a very similar style when playing them. The reason for this is obvious though

[QUOTE=Adam Jones is GOD]Nope, i see them too. They may have moved away recnetly along their own paths, but check out both artists preferences. Both use their tone as their strongest point, with loads of effects to create unique sounds.

Then both have a habbit of tremelo picking solos and occassionally shredding.

But from playing both Tool and RATM stuff (and to a lesser extent, some Audioslave), I notice a very similar style when playing them. The reason for this is obvious though[/QUOTE]


My thoughts exactly. Good to know I am not the only one who sees this.

Yeah I think there similar to... probably because they tought eachother to play...

Cookie for anyone who can name me the band they formed at High School.

(no cheating by using Kabir's FAQ)

Electric Sheep

Electric Sheep.

Adam played bass though :p

And it's probably the relationship they had through high school that has led them to have similar playing styles.

I thought it was Tom that played bass.... I'm probably wrong.

^No, Adam played bass.

To the joz, its a fact that they learned how to play from eachother... I can't remember which one said that but I saw it in an interview somewhere..

Good to see you're all on the ball today

/trusts at least JoZ knew off the top of his head.

[QUOTE=The JoZ]Electric Sheep.

Adam played bass though :p

And it's probably the relationship they had through high school that has led them to have similar playing styles.[/QUOTE]

Tom Morrello and Adam Jonas have similar playing styles? Tom uses alot if eighties like rifes and solo's while Adam......can't actually think of someone to compare him with.

They are still two of the most influential guitarist for me though, maybe Tom more than Adam.

Their just similar the way they play, their tone, the effects...

I did AJIG, just wasn't on at the time :(

/Hopes he still gets a house point

[QUOTE=Darkness Of Greed]Their just similar the way they play, their tone, the effects...[/QUOTE]

Your probably right. They have the same feel to there work.

[QUOTE=Adam Jones is GOD]Good to see you're all on the ball today

/trusts at least JoZ knew off the top of his head.[/QUOTE]

Duh. I am a paragon of Tool knowledge :cool:

[quote]Tom Morrello and Adam Jonas have similar playing styles? Tom uses alot if eighties like rifes and solo's while Adam......can't actually think of someone to compare him with.

They are still two of the most influential guitarist for me though, maybe Tom more than Adam.[/quote]

It's simply how they both play...differently.

None of their riffs or solos are particularly technical or hard, but they are some of the best around.

They are two guitarists who utilize effects to their fullest advantage. Rather than being seen as hiding behind effects, as some might do...if Tom and Adam didn't use effects the way they did, their playing would be only average, maybe a little above...

Anyone know where to get a hold of the legendary "Aenima" guitar tab book? I have searched everywhere, but I cannot find the **** thing.

I'm starting to wonder if it even exists.....

the whole album tab doesn't exist. i've called companies etc... doesnt exist. you can get single song books for $3 though. [url]www.sheetmusicplus.com[/url]

[QUOTE=jamesclelland]the whole album tab doesn't exist. i've called companies etc... doesnt exist. you can get single song books for $3 though. [url]www.sheetmusicplus.com[/url][/QUOTE]


hes right

Can't believe this was on page 5...

[QUOTE=The JoZ]Duh. I am a paragon of Tool knowledge :cool:



It's simply how they both play...differently.

None of their riffs or solos are particularly technical or hard, but they are some of the best around.

They are two guitarists who utilize effects to their fullest advantage. Rather than being seen as hiding behind effects, as some might do...if Tom and Adam didn't use effects the way they did, their playing would be only average, maybe a little above...[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I said the same thing. Although the "Know Your Enemy" solo was very impressive, Tom was still using a lot of effects on his guitar. Any advanced guitarist in music today could have such a solo.

But let's not downgrade the importance and skill of using effects. Tom and Adam are the best..maybe ever.

Yeah but I love the way Tom uses other stuff to... like ball pointed pens or the cord that plugs into the guitar itself...

It's not that Adam uses effects, it's the way he uses them. I think it's brialliant, and I like his playing far better than Morello's, but that's strictly personal preference.

tom has way kooler sounds...and adam has more structured, arty solos

[QUOTE=Kage]It's not that Adam uses effects, it's the way he uses them. I think it's brialliant, and I like his playing far better than Morello's, but that's strictly personal preference.[/QUOTE]

Me too.

Morello's solos are cool. But nothing gives me goosebumps quite like the second Third Eye solo :cool:

Tom can make his guitar scream

Tom can do alot of things on his guitar...

Why are we still comparing the two?

They are both great guitarists, with similar, yet different styles.

^ Amen...

On to other tool related topics... I can't think of anything else to discuss right now...

So, now that we have a website set up..Im thinking of making videos of me playing Tool songs because a lot of the tabs are wrong...here are some of the songs im thinking of recording..

Undertow
Flood
Stinkfist
Eulogy
46&2
Pu[FONT=Century Gothic]shi[/FONT]t
Third eye
The Grudge
Schism
Lateralus

if there are any others that you might want to see my take on..let me know..I can play other songs, some I need to relearn

I would like you to play either Swamp song or Disposition

[QUOTE=Remedy]I would like you to play either Swamp song or Disposition[/QUOTE]

hmm swamp song might be possible, disposition is one I haven't learned yet...

Didn't Tom teach Adam how to play guitar in highschool?

They learned from eachother... but were off that subject now. :)

[QUOTE=Darkness Of Greed]They learned from eachother... but were off that subject now. :)[/QUOTE]
Just making sure.

[QUOTE=Remedy]I would like you to play either Swamp song or Disposition[/QUOTE]

I can play Disposition :cool:

While I love Adam Jones' guitar playing, I REALLY love Morello's playing.

[QUOTE=The JoZ]I can play Disposition :cool:[/QUOTE]
Yeh Joz, Ive heard your bass playing. Your awesome :thumb:

[QUOTE=Darkness Of Greed]Tom can do alot of things on his guitar...[/QUOTE]
Yeh :lol:

[QUOTE=The JoZ]I can play Disposition :cool:[/QUOTE]
I really love Disposition, and the few lyrics it had were among the most poetic, in terms of style, on Lateralus.

Listening to Disposition right now. Doesn't sound too hard to play, but the only thing challenging I can think of in Tool is Danny Carey. Don't get me wrong I love, love, love, Maynards voice, but people hold him to such high regard as a skilled singer and he's no virtuoso by anymeans. His range is little better than average, he has a unique style but his voice isn't that strong. He lost his voice for three weeks after recording Ticks and Leeches. I also find that he shines more in APC, a bit of a shame though because APC is less original and a little more watered down than Tool (basing my opinion on Mer de Noms). I've heard things about him having perfect pitch but he definatly obtained it after Opiate because there are a couple "sour" notes on that album.

Here come the flamers.

No flaming from me, because I mostly agree with you. I think there are some challenging things though besides the drumming, including guitar and bass. Granted, it's not extremely difficult, but that's not the purpose either. Adam Jones has some of my favorite all-time riffs and solos to his repetiore, purely for the sound, feel, and emotion he has in his playing.

Maynard, I love his singing style and he's a great lyricist, but he's not a singer that is just absolutely incredible in terms of technical skill. He's able to keep good and accessible melodies on top of the non-catchy and often tricky rhythmic playing from the band, which gets major props from me.

As far as "sour" notes go, I think imperfections are a cool feature of any band. Tool's sound isn't overly produced, it doesn't sound like it's coming from a $2 PC mic, but the guitars and bass have that raw bite to them.