Quite literally a genius.
He is the lead singer of Tool. Keenan is ranked with Marilyn Manson in terms of musical talent, ability to write and perform music successfully, and to the untrained eye and ear, creepiness. If anyone needs any proof that James Maynard Keenan is a genius, simply listen to these songs:
Wings For Marie
10,000 Days (Wings pt 2)
Aenima
Eulogy
Schism
The Pot
Vicarious
But most importantly:
Lateralus
Lateralus was written in an unusual way. It was written so that the lyrics begin at 1 minute 38 seconds. This is equal to what is known as the Golden Ratio, which is 1.618. It is the most pleasing number to the human eye and has been seen in nature. The lyrics follow the Fibbonacci Sequence, which has also been seen in nature, although it is not certain why.
He is the lead singer of Tool. Keenan is ranked with Marilyn Manson in terms of musical talent, ability to write and perform music successfully, and to the untrained eye and ear, creepiness. If anyone needs any proof that James Maynard Keenan is a genius, simply listen to these songs:
Wings For Marie
10,000 Days (Wings pt 2)
Aenima
Eulogy
Schism
The Pot
Vicarious
But most importantly:
Lateralus
Lateralus was written in an unusual way. It was written so that the lyrics begin at 1 minute 38 seconds. This is equal to what is known as the Golden Ratio, which is 1.618. It is the most pleasing number to the human eye and has been seen in nature. The lyrics follow the Fibbonacci Sequence, which has also been seen in nature, although it is not certain why.
James Maynard Keenan is a genius
by Cartmaniac August 6, 2009
Lead singer of bands: Tool and A Perfect Circle. very talented, perhaps one of the best rock vocalists ever, and writes some really deep lyrics as well. While many complain that he doesnt appreciate his fans, he claims that he doesnt want to hear millions of people constantly praising his work because he thinks it will eventually make him and the band lazy and discontinue to produce the top quality music they do and slump down to being a mediocre band. but he is appreciative if you pay attention, if you ever goto concerts thats usually where he takes a little time to thank the fans. i went to one in New York and he stated, "sometimes we forget why we do this. theres so much bullshit in this business. so thank you for reminding us tonight why we do this"
by Dan January 14, 2005
The best artist bar none. Maynard
combines a powerful lyrical set with
harmonicly chilling vocals. An amazing
artist.
combines a powerful lyrical set with
harmonicly chilling vocals. An amazing
artist.
example.... ?
by glaive December 28, 2004
Moving lyrics, belted or mourned,that shatter everything you were "made " to believe as a child. Open and heal.Open as grasp your life.
by Mikey- Lou May 14, 2004
by Lauren April 13, 2004
The best singer in Modern Rock today. He fronts the bands "Tool" and "A Perfect Circle". His lyrics are deep and thought provoking and his vocals are desperately chilling.
by Diminishedtobe March 17, 2005
The lead singer of the music bands, Tool and A Perfect Circle. Known to study and write his songs about or relating to his beliefs <i>Qabalah,</i> and he doesn't fall into the mainstream fake music of today and most music from the past. Maynard is real.
One of Maynard's songs, The Patient, number three on his latest Tool cd, Lateralus is basically about how he doesnt want people to just go to his concerts and buy his music and not know what your doing. He wants people to listen to his words and understand them, he doesnt feel he doing enough and may walk away...
by Heather April 7, 2004