Justin Chancellor (Tool)

Squire's use of effects, and his overall way of contributing to what the guitar and keyboards are doing both on stage and in the studio are very similar, in my opinion, to Chancellor's role in Tool. What he does is very different than what a lot of bassists do, and is in many ways irreplaceable in regards to the sound that Tool has found. I feel the same way about the early Yes recordings, and for whatever reason, when I think of Justin Chancellor, I think of Squire.

I am uneducated on music and on progressive rock music in general, I am simply an admirer. I will not pretend to know much, and all I do know is what I hear and how I feel when I listen to the music.

I think that in many respects, and I hope this doesn't seem like a stretch, his style is very reminiscent of Squire from Yes.

Not someone I would put in a top 10 list in terms of musicianship, but his inventiveness, tone-choices, and how important he is to the Tool sound brings a lot of admirers.

I love his bass work in many songs. It creates a fantastic mood in songs like Intension.

UtUmNo1 wrote: Tony Fisher wrote: I'm baffled by the admiration for him. He's completely ordinary, as are the rest of the band. Mediocre and slightly boring songs, played competently enough but without any sign of virtuosity, though the drummer and singer are pretty good.If I had to choose between DT and Tool, I'd actually go for DT because at least I could admire the virtuoso playing. Lateratus is THE most overrated album in the top 100 IMO. To see it above masterpieces like Mirage, In the Land of Grey and Pink and Meddle actually makes me laugh, it's so ridiculous.   I'm baffled by the admiration for Caravan's In The Land Of Grey And Pink. I can't think of anything more pretentious and glib than this boring album. To see it above it above masterpieces like Relayer and The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway actually makes me laugh, it's so ridiculous.

Firefly wrote: [QUOTE=sularetal]Geddy Lee & John Myung are really able and talented musicians. The fact that I prefer bassists (on the metal scene) like Martin Lopez and Justin Chancellor maybe lies to the fact that I prefer Anathema over Spastic Ink .

sularetal wrote: Geddy Lee & John Myung are really able and talented musicians. The fact that I prefer bassists (on the metal scene) like Martin Lopez and Justin Chancellor maybe lies to the fact that I prefer Anathema over Spastic Ink .

A very good bassist more for his originality and clever bass lines but when it comes to technique and all that he doesn't really reach geddy lee's Knee.

HughesJB4 wrote: Good, but no Myung or Sheehan

I wouldn't say Sheehan is a good bass player.  Yes he's fast and obviously has the skills of a virtuoso, but he's really Steve Vai without a guitar. 

ThirdEye wrote: So, whats your opinion about Justin Chancellor, the bassist of Tool? He's really is a great player, and has superb bass lines...   So, do you admire him (or not??) ....................I personally DO

Proletariat wrote: Mabe not the best bassist ever, but he is perfect for the band.

true.. he may not be the best but he sure fits Tool sound...