Tool – (-) Ions

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    General Comment:Nine epilepsy-causing genes have been identified and these belong predominantly to a specific group called ‘ion channels’. As an Epileptic myself, I can see where a lot of Maynards lyrics are in regard to his Epilepsy. I find this in a quite a few of his writing masterpieces.
    Flag Gridjumperon August 03, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I think this song is the aftermath of "AEnema" (the song) and the peace and serenity it would bring after the destruction of Los Angeles.
    Flag TOOLrule3on February 12, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:best way to listen to this song is with headphones
    Flag sknot5000on March 29, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I do not really see what was so special about that sync up. cool video though.

    I think this song is a tool.
    Flag Manxbasson September 13, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Okay, I'm a Tool fan, but not one of those who thinks that every single thing they do in a song has a secret meaning or purpose, but I stumbled upon this earlier today and it was CRAZY how well this synced:

    youtube.com/…

    If you combine (-) Ions and Cesaro Summability with H, it perfecetly syncs together.
    This video shows it, (side note; the song only begins at 0:53 in the video)
    But its so cool because Cesaro Summability starts around the lines
    "I could've cried, I should've cried" which matches exactly with the baby crying noises.
    And also, the ending notes of each song flow into eachother perfect.
    JUST WATCH THE VIDEO, YOU WONT REGRET IT!
    Flag pastachickennugget42on June 30, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Oh. Negitave ions. No wonder why the song is really relaxing...
    Flag pearljam68on April 20, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i think that it runs into that nicely ya, it is just all about thinking about things differently, having a quiet moment to feel in touch with your astral consciousness. it's so relaxing even when you hear bill's voice at the start of third eye, i wish this track lasted forever...
    Flag Manxbasson March 29, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:"all matter is merely energy condensed"

    thats from the bill hicks stuff on the next track. do you think thats what tool was getting at with the track?
    Flag derploon March 26, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Nice effects, I heard they stood behind a waterfall and just boosted the bass a bunch. Then in the...scary part...a little after the middle, I think they took a large flat sheet of metal and waved it to make the wild thunder effect.

    It's kinda neat how there are more words of comment on this song than the words there are in the song itself.
    Flag SquireSuzukion March 24, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Yeah it makes sense this comes after ᴁnima and before Third Eye.
    The sound isn't really just a storm, it's also like it's your state of mind.

    Just to mention, if you listen to this song while playing the "Submachine" series online, it gets really eerie.
    Flag pastachickennugget42on March 11, 2010   Link

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