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Schism” is a song by American progressive rock/metal band Tool. It was the first single and music video from their third full-length album, Lateralus. In 2002, Tool won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the song.
“Schism” was released as a DVD single on December 20, 2005. The DVD contains the music video, dual-commentary by David Yow, and a remix by Lustmord.
“Schism” is known as a prime example of Tool’s use of complex rhythms and changing meters. An extended version of the song is performed live.
Song meter
A possible analysis of the meter changes is found in the August 2001 issue of Guitar One magazine. As transcribed by Adam Perlmutter, the song starts in 5/4 for one measure followed by 21 measures of 6/4 (or 5/8 and 7/8 alternating), up to the first interlude, which is a bar of 3/8, three bars of 13/8, and a bar of 10/8. (This can be also interpreted as four 13/8 bars, but played with a 3/8 upbeat.) The next verse is eight bars of 6/4 followed by another interlude that fits the same pattern as the first. The next section is four bars of 6/4 followed by one bar of 11/8. Another eight-bar verse in 6/4 follows, with an interlude containing the same as before, except the final 10/8 bar is replaced with an 11/8 bar setting up the middle section, which is four bars of 7/4 before settling into a pattern of alternating 12/8 and 15/8, one bar each, twelve times.
Schism” is a song by American progressive rock/metal band Tool. It was the first single and music video from their third full-length album, Lateralus. In 2002, Tool won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the song.“Schism” was released as a DVD single on December 20, 2005. The DVD contains the music video, dual-commentary by David Yow, and a remix by Lustmord.
“Schism” is known as a prime example of Tool’s use of complex rhythms and changing meters. An extended version of the song is performed live.
Song meter
A possible analysis of the meter changes is found in the August 2001 issue of Guitar One magazine. As transcribed by Adam Perlmutter, the song starts in 5/4 for one measure followed by 21 measures of 6/4 (or 5/8 and 7/8 alternating), up to the first interlude, which is a bar of 3/8, three bars of 13/8, and a bar of 10/8. (This can be also interpreted as four 13/8 bars, but played with a 3/8 upbeat.) The next verse is eight bars of 6/4 followed by another interlude that fits the same pattern as the first. The next section is four bars of 6/4 followed by one bar of 11/8. Another eight-bar verse in 6/4 follows, with an interlude containing the same as before, except the final 10/8 bar is replaced with an 11/8 bar setting up the middle section, which is four bars of 7/4 before settling into a pattern of alternating 12/8 and 15/8, one bar each, twelve times.
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2001-11-01: Irvine, CA, USA
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second-life-syn wrote:
0rion, you're damn right! It's genious.
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Banets wrote:
Alright, one of my favorite songs...
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longlastingdj wrote:
This song takes me back to the second grade always getting in trouble or getting into fights.
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vermilion_helix wrote:
I know the pizzas fit [2]
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vehelits wrote:
Tool is anti-SOPA, anti-elitist, anti-establishment. word up!
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David_J1973 wrote:
Thanks to Tool, now I know the pizzas fit.
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OstFrallaN95 wrote:
masterpiece
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dannyboy182 wrote:
I try to love this track every time it comes on before realising I did it a very long time ago.
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Niurus wrote:
I've done the meth enough to know...
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mieksi wrote:
waaaah! love it! (:
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dannyboy182 wrote:
Everything about this track is awesome, Could be longer though ;D
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rockandrolljoe wrote:
And I know the pieces fit.
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wckey wrote:
I actually hate this repeating of comments, but first tool song i heard. it started the obsession. [3]
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0rion wrote:
best part is 5:20-5:40. who's with me?
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Pasazer wrote:
pure gnosticism
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otter_ wrote:
The tour dates are for Danny Carey....I would have flown to New Mexico....no tour. Bah! Maybe Puscifer instead. Merry Christmas
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skank_pit wrote:
This playing while I decorate my yule tree. 'I know the pieces fit!'
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MIKEH3875 wrote:
can't wait to hear new material.....
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x3naurus wrote:
first tool song i heard. it started the obsession. [2]
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Djvrazel wrote:
Bows and arrows??????
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