The Intro

[Schizophrenic]

Everytime I listen to reflection, the tabla in the intro really stands out. However, there is something a little mysterious about it that goes beyond an instrument in my mind. I am always reminded of the lyrics "It's Calling Me" when I hear it, because it actually does sound like it is literally calling me. As well, the way in which it is played, it actually sounds like it is saying "Hello". I know thats a stretch, but it really sticks out in my mind.

Thank you for your time.

[g-bay-be]

what? what is a tabla... To me it sounds like a tympony (sp?) and i do kind of hear the hello... but i am not sure what you are trying to say

[Schizophrenic]

what? what is a tabla... To me it sounds like a tympony (sp?) and i do kind of hear the hello... but i am not sure what you are trying to say


Someone told me that was the instrument at the beginning. Maybe its not.

[paraflux]

Yeah I think there is a tabla thrown in there. Of course it sounds like its calling you. Its what the vocals are trying to say, and the music of Tool always follows suit.

[corps d'allumen]

If you all are talking about the drum that changes pitch upward, it's a korg wavedrum.

[Peaceful Moments]

Tabla is an Indian rhythmic instrument played by hand. Danny studies it and his teacher is Aloke Dutta. Tabla is played in Disposition. As far as I know there is no tabla in Reflection. And that wavedrum is awesome, wish I had one.