Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Justin Chancellor of TOOL

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Published 2016-08-13

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.

Watch additional episodes of Ernie Ball: String Theory here: ernieb.al/1QtdTx9

Justin Chancellor plays Ernie Ball Slinky bass strings: www.ernieball.com/guitar-strings/bass-strings

All Comments (21)

@georgeelliott6788 5 years ago

3:57 “My feet are making the beat”, who walks in 7/8
@abe8775 3 years ago

Mr. Chancellor: I'm not a great talker. Also Mr. Chancellor: Proceeds to talk greatly.
@funugger 7 years ago

His tone is mesmerizing.
@strider480 7 years ago

I could listen to Justin play solo like this all day.
@HairyProductionz 7 years ago

This video took ten years to make...
@EliasUlrich1984 4 years ago

"If you can let your head clear out, then almost anything is available", I'm still marinating on that.
@BecamePneuma 4 years ago

Post Fear Inoculum release and watching this video makes me appreciate this guy even more.
@scottsmith4854 7 years ago

Paul's aggressive playing was perfect for Tool's earlier sound but Justin really helped them evolve into what they are today.
@mridlehands7262 5 years ago

Bro that wings for Marie sound when he's playing by himself is so amazing
@VideoPrens 6 years ago

And here ı tought this was a Physics documentary with Justin Chancellor as a host LOL
@mrdrenalin69 2 years ago

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.
@augustcampbell2375 7 years ago

Holy shit... This dude is like a critical member of the band. He really is like the glue that every bass player should be
@camilomoreno6253 7 years ago

it nice to see ringo starr playing so good
@jessepinkeye2339 7 years ago

I went nuts when he played 10,000 days
@sequorroxx 6 years ago

"Every individual is completely valid" - Justin Chancellor
@shmegzzz 4 years ago

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
@emmywillow6599 6 years ago

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 7 years ago

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!
@ChristianHannan 3 years ago

I’ve watched this a seriously unhealthy amount of times.
@mrmediadoa 4 years ago

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.