Schism (song)
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| Single by Tool | ||||||||||||||
| from the album Lateralus | ||||||||||||||
| Released | January 15, 2001 | |||||||||||||
| Format | Compact Disc, DVD | |||||||||||||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||||||||||||
| Genre | Progressive metal | |||||||||||||
| Length | 6:46 | |||||||||||||
| Label | Volcano | |||||||||||||
| Writer(s) | Adam Jones, Maynard James Keenan, Justin Chancellor, Danny Carey | |||||||||||||
| Producer(s) | David Bottrill | |||||||||||||
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"Schism" is a song by American rock band Tool. It was the first single and music video from their third full-length album, Lateralus. In 2002, Tool won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the song. "Schism" was released as a DVD single on December 20, 2005. The DVD contains the music video, dual-commentary by David Yow, and a remix by Lustmord.
"Schism" is known as a prime example of Tool's use of complex rhythms and changing meters. It is also well known for its distinctive bass line at the beginning. An extended version of the song is performed live. "Schism" peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the charts for 20 weeks. It also hit number 2 on both the Modern Rock Tracks and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts almost hitting number 1 on both charts falling behind Staind's "It's Been Awhile".
The song is featured in the video game Guitar Hero World Tour.
"Schism" is renowned for its use of uncommon time signatures and the frequency of its meter changes. In one analysis of the song, the song alters meter 47 times. The song begins with two bars of 5
4, followed by one bar of 4
4, followed by bars of alternating 5
8 and 7
8, until the first interlude, which consists of alternating bars of 6
8 and 7
8.
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