Maynard James Keenan prohibits filming at his concerts to enhance audience engagement and promote living in the moment. He critiques the distraction of phones, stating that recordings are often poor representations of experiences. Keenan allows the recording of one song at the end of each show, which he describes as a "souvenir that sucks that you're never gonna watch." This philosophy is consistently applied across all his performances, including limited livestreams for Tool, keeping the focus on the live atmosphere and fan engagement.
Maynard James Keenan enforces a strict no-filming policy at his shows, stating, "It's annoying and it's distracting and the thing you're getting on your phone sucks. It's not a good representation." This aim to improve audience engagement encourages a more immersive experience, as he believes that fans should focus on the present rather than documenting the moment through their devices. Keenan allows fans to film only the last song, arguing that it provides a "souvenir that sucks that you're never gonna watch." At Tool shows, even official livestreams utilize only wide-angle shots to maintain the atmosphere.
Keenan articulated his philosophy, emphasizing the importance of audience presence at shows: "We just kind of force the issue of engaging with each other - watching the show - and just being present. Take a break from it. It's only three hours." He promotes the idea that a live music experience should be genuine and unfiltered, as he narrowly tailors how the audience can interact with the performance.
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