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“The process that we go through in recording with Tool is very organic, but at the same time it is very thought out. There is a very left-brain process of dissecting what we're doing and drawing from source material; it's very research oriented and esoteric.”

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Maynard James Keenan

Maynard James Keenan is a renowned American singer known for his distinctive voice and musical talent. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the band Tool, and also serves as the frontman for Puscifer and A Perfect Circle. Keenan's musical style is diverse, ranging from hard rock to experimental music, showcasing his musical versatility. more

“One of my biggest heroes in music has been David Bowie. He's said, `I'm going to be a painter now, or I'm going to do some films,' and his audience is very forgiving, because they understand him as an artist. Whether you agree or like the result, you respect that he's expressing his artistic feelings.”

Has Beens Said Feelings Film Artist Results Audience Hero Agree Forgiving Painter Artistic Bowie

Author:Maynard James Keenan

“It's a purging of sorts. Like, when you're all done doing your laundry and it's fresh and bright, but washing the clothes, you wouldn't want to get in while it's spinning around.”

Want Done Clothes Spinning Washing Laundry Purging Spinning Around

Author:Maynard James Keenan

“You really should be able to feel the higher power of music and be moved by it, rather than listening to me waffle on and having to explain it.”

Feels Should Able Listening Higher Moved Higher Power Power Of Music Waffles

Author:Maynard James Keenan

“The poor Palestinians who today kill Jews with explosives and firebombs and stones are part of the same people who when they had all the territories they now demand be given to them for their state -attempted to drive the Jewish state into the sea.”

People States Today Given Poor Sea Demand Stones Jew Territory Palestinian Explosives

Author:Meir Kahane