Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Justin Chancellor of TOOL

String Theory is a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music's most innovative players. In this episode Ernie Ball​ artist and bassist for the legendary hard rock band TOOL, Justin Chancellor explores why "playing bass is the ultimate freedom", his early influences and how performing live is the ultimate confluence of emotions.

[abe]

Mr. Chancellor: I'm not a great talker.
Also Mr. Chancellor: Proceeds to talk greatly.

[georgeelliott]

3:57 “My feet are making the beat”, who walks in 7/8

[strider]

I could listen to Justin play solo like this all day.

[EliasUlrich]

"If you can let your head clear out, then almost anything is available", I'm still marinating on that.

[scottsmith]

Paul's aggressive playing was perfect for Tool's earlier sound but Justin really helped them evolve into what they are today.

[mridlehands]

Bro that wings for Marie sound when he's playing by himself is so amazing

[BecamePneuma]

Post Fear Inoculum release and watching this video makes me appreciate this guy even more.

[VideoPrens]

And here ı tought this was a Physics documentary with Justin Chancellor as a host LOL

[mrdrenalin]

Been a Tool fan since Undertow. My son-in-law took me, at 56 yrs old, to my first ever concert. Tool. One of the most amazing experiences of my life.

[augustcampbell]

Holy shit... This dude is like a critical member of the band. He really is like the glue that every bass player should be

[camilomoreno]

it nice to see ringo starr playing so good

[sequorroxx]

"Every individual is completely valid" - Justin Chancellor

[jessepinkeye]

I went nuts when he played 10, 000 days

[shmegzzz]

I saw Tool in Edmonton in 2017, front row, and I caught a drumstick at the same time as the dude beside me. Security made me give up the drumstick, but Justin personally gave me a bass pick. Met a lot of different musicians but this moment stands out for me

[mrmediadoa]

As a bassist, he speaks about music in a way that is inspiring. He feels the music, and he can let it speak for him. This is what most musicians should aspire to. A true original.

[emmywillow]

I remember listening to Schism for the first time, and thinking that riff was the coolest sounding thing ever. Thought it was guitar. Once I learned it was bass, I instantly picked it up. First thing I ever learned was Schism. So amazing.

[Cleeemoo]

Dear Ernie Ball, could you make another video with all the jamming parts shot during this interview? I NEED to see more of Justin playing, and I'm sure I'm not the only one! Thanks!

[Pookiestud]

NOBODY has a better bass tone than Justin...PERIOD.

[Spaztiq]

That was incredible. Hearing and seeing Justin play alone really upped my appreciation of just how amazing they each are at their craft.

I honestly wish I could listen to each album one instrument at a time, so my brain could wrap itself around all the intricacies in their performances.

[ManyGenres]

That was great to see him playing by himself and really be able to appreciate what he plays