TOOL - Descending (Guitar Cover with Play Along Tabs) + A/Descending (Bonus Jam)

Guitar cover of "Descending" by TOOL with on-screen tabs - learned by ear.
Hope you enjoy the video! Please post your suggestions! :)

I'm gonna be honest with you, that's my favourite song of the album now. At first I listened to the new tracks, but Pneuma and Descending are on at least the same level to me.

I threw in the preview track as well for you guys, because I enjoyed it so much when I first heard it. A bit sad that it didn't quite make it unto the album. You can check that one out here:

- USEFUL INFORMATION -

Tuning: Drop D (D A D G B E)

- SOCIAL MEDIA -

- GEAR USED -
o Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute
o Amplifier: Kemper Profiler
- Amp: Diezel Hagen
- Cab: Diezel RL 4x12
o Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

- BAND & SONG INFORMATION -

- SECTIONS (Descending) -
0:00 - Intro (A)
0:56 - Intro (B)
1:17 - Intro (A)
1:39 - Intro (B)
2:00 - Pre-Chorus (C)
2:44 - Chorus (D)
3:00 - Post-Chorus (E)
3:10 - Verse (A)
3:30 - Pre-Chorus (C)
4:02 - Chorus (D)
4:27 - Post-Chorus (F)
4:56 - Pre-Chorus (C)
5:36 - Chorus (D)
5:51 - Post-Chorus (F)
6:10 - Slide Solo (G)
7:34 - Sweels (H)
8:30 - Bridge (I)
8:59 - Bridge (J)
9:08 - Bridge (I)
9:27 - Bridge (J)
9:36 - Epic Lick (K)
10:15 - Epic Lick (L)
10:34 - Epic Lick (M)
10:53 - Solo (N)
11:30 - Outro (F)

- SECTIONS (Ascending) -
12:32 - Riff (A)
12:54 - Riff (B)
13:16 - Riff (C)
14:03 - Lick (D)
14:43 - Riff (E)
14:53 - Riff (F)

#TOOL #FearInoculum #Descending

[MaxNiessl]

Alright, seems like we're through the album now! Thank you for all the love and feedback, I truly appreciate it - has been a lot of fun! Hopefully those videos will serve you as a kind of tab catalogue with references and corrections in the description. Playlists have been updated for all previous videos (sorted by bands). I threw in the A/Descending preview as a kind of jam bonus, still really dig that, so _stay the grand finale_ . I got a lot of songs planned, so be ready for more future content! Synced guitar tabs (gp, gp5 and pdf) for both songs are in the description and corrections will be noted there, too! :)

[natedawes]

Yes, but how do you play the full minute of ocean noises?

[johnb]

0:56 - Intro (B) Flanger on 1:12 Flanger off
1:39 - Intro (B) Flanger on, 1:55 Flanger off
2:00 - Pre-Chorus (C) Delay = 375ms, palm mute.
2:44 - Chorus (D) Still palm mute
3:00 - Post-Chorus (E) Delay OFF, still palm mute
3:10 - Verse (A) Palm mute off
3:30 - Pre-Chorus (C) Palm mute
4:02 - Chorus (D) Palm mute off, delay off
4:27 - Post-Chorus (F) Palm mute until last repetition
4:56 - Pre-Chorus (C) Chop that D-string and let it ring vibrantly, baby!
6:10 - Slide Solo (G) Use slider, drop slider at 6:29
7:34 - Swells (H) Alternating channels
8:30 - Bridge (I) Palm mute
9:36 - Epic Lick (K) Stop palm mute, some reverb here, some delay there
10:15 - Epic Lick (L) Special Kirk Hammet sauce here!
10:53 - Solo (N) Very much wah, total wah breakup at 11:03, play with the wah at 11:21
12:00 comment, like, subscribe, start over.

[alfredosincovich]

The best song of Tool. Yes. No other. This Is a fucking Masterpiece of singing, message, guitar, bass and drums... The best of the album. The best of his career

[NaVaRoNe]

Who else almost cried on the first listen of 6:50 on the album? Adam has never used harmonies as far as I know. So good.

[SilkyMJohnson]

The new album is truly a work of art and deserves to be revered for generations.

[sentdc]

dude, you're fucking awesome. If I only had 10% of your skills I wouldn't leave my house.

[bladeMatster]

it's no secret Adam Jones is a visual artist as well, and this video is just brilliant to watch, well done! love it

[rbeforme]

Some will never realize just how prolific this record is. And I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. It really is a testament to the current zeitgeist. What a masterpiece.

[zZzSneak]

9:36 to 10:52 is just so damn good. so simple yet sounds so complex

[tlh]

Right now this is my favourite track on the album. So absolutely powerful and your cover has just solidified my love of this song and your YouTube channel! Keep up the amazing work!!

[RealMeatPie]

So many inaccurate tabs around but yours is spot on. Stunning work. Thank you

[CameronWinters]

Pretty f’n dope sir! It’s so cool you were able to find another guy with the exact same guitar and shirt to play along with. What are the odds?!

[MelanieLovesDeathMetal]

I got emotional watching this. I love this song and you nailed it!

[Finnegeas]

Still coming back to this performance like a train with a purpose. Thanks Max. You're some player sir!

[raymondsalazar]

After learning 7empest and Invincible on my 6 string bass. I find myself jamming out to your versions more and more. Thanks for the great cover to play along with.

[Nick-dpwk]

This whole album rocks and you have done these songs a great justice with your covers. Thanks for another excellent play along!

[toddstone]

You've probably just inspired Adam to compose something a little more difficult...

[trentkraemer]

Sounds perfect, I’m glad you put so much effort into making these sound super accurate.

[BODA-KFH]

If you found your way here then your brain is working correctly!
Very well done, your performance is inspiring! I swear is it just me or does TOOL just gets better and better as time goes on. "Descending" is a MASTERPIECE of rock!