"First we have Chino Moreno, whose vocals sound like he's about to climax"

@asrickman1

6 жыл бұрын

🤣😂💀💀💀

@paulkepshire5056

6 жыл бұрын

Giggidy!

@stangsaleen04

5 жыл бұрын

That line made me laugh lmao

@Discotraxx16

5 жыл бұрын

hearing it makes you ☺

@khaleesidove1218

5 жыл бұрын

Hit the nail on the head! Wow! Lol I always wondered what it was that made me... just... MMMM! Lmao! Helps me put Deftones into perspective! Lol

Deftones are defiantly a listen to on headphones band, To truly listen to them in depth you need to be surrounded by their music.

@DJSlaughter

4 жыл бұрын

You are so right!

@nerissacrawford8017

4 жыл бұрын

I have to say I agree with you. It helps the immersion.

@L3n0xhav0c

4 жыл бұрын

IDoNotSow absolutely. To dissect each element of the song and how each of them are doing their own thing. It all just melds and flows. I’ve always been in awe with how against the grain they are with your standard song writing. So unorthodox and different. The emotional flow just reverberates through your soul. But try to explain that to a normal person.

@korntoolapc

4 жыл бұрын

I think i shit my pants the first time i heard the bloodcurdling screams on Knife Party with a good set of headphones on

@Ateka9

4 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's pretty good to blast when you're alone in the car. I think Koi No Yokan hasn't left my car for years.

There is not a moodier metal band than Deftones. These guys are incredible.

Sextape is one of my favorite songs by them because it has a sense of not only a sexual tension but a sense of romantic, nocturnal longing. It speaks of a temporary, yet fading high.

@olivierjacquet

5 жыл бұрын

I love this song so much!

@jard5706

5 жыл бұрын

Absolute favorite song of all time. It's the epidomy of summertime nights but at the same can fit into any time of the year. From love to loneliness. Undoubtedly an amazing work of art. But that's my opinion lol ;)

@digitalbath.

5 жыл бұрын

sextape is an amazing song. i go through phases with songs by them. right now i’m really into hexagram. deftones will forever be my favorite band! #LongLiveChi

@sarthakbiswas2201

4 жыл бұрын

I want to relike your comment so much

@kdastronaut171

4 жыл бұрын

It’s my favorite late night driving song

Deftones is one band that makes you feel melancholia and joy at the same time

KImdracula is one of the most underrated Deftones songs ever. Thank you for using it in this vid

@google_must_die

6 жыл бұрын

Thinking the same thing!

@jonathanhicks5780

6 жыл бұрын

Best song on that album

@matemark6524

6 жыл бұрын

if people are getting into their sound, they just can't dismiss songs like Kimdracula, Beware and 976 Evil.

@itsmeeepmeeep

5 жыл бұрын

Love 976-Evil. Nobody ever mentions that song.

@vasquesdecarvalho92

5 жыл бұрын

@ad the band it self calls that period the dark days...

The subtlety of frank delgado is brilliant. A secret sauce that amplifies certain vibes and emotions in the songs.

The picture in my head of Lars Ulrich drumming in the deftones kinda made me sick

@Shadowbunnyjedi

6 жыл бұрын

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@RodolphMars

6 жыл бұрын

Austin J lmao

@khronscave

5 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad i wasn't in the middle of drinking anything, when i heard "a heavy-metal drummer, like Lars Ulrich". That would've spelt trouble for my nose and keyboard...

@timschneider5312

5 жыл бұрын

Thats a fucking disgusting image.

@simonbarr9476

4 жыл бұрын

Yea, thats pretty insulting to Abraham's incredible jazz/metal/funk style......

This was the best geek out I've ever had... The Deftones have lived in my heart for so long, but understanding a little of the technicality of what makes them who they are is so awesome. Thank you!

@johnrobinson521

Жыл бұрын

Well said. Geek out, but so we’ll done, intelligent and insightful.

@tatman5780

Жыл бұрын

Check out nik nocturnals "how to write a deftones song" video. Pretty amazing

I know absolutely nothing about notes, chords, progression, or just simply the science and art behind music but I love your videos because it goes to show how unique these bands really are and how much thought and work goes into making their music. I imagine this is a great channel for those learning music and get inspiration for writing their own material.

@RadDEATHTRAP

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the extreme run on sentence in that comment. I wrote that comment when I was dead tired. If I could request a breakdown "How *insert name* Write A Song" ; it'd be nice to see something like Mudvayne, Stone Temple Pilots, Avenged Sevenfold, or new vs old Three Days Grace, or maybe even early any era of Cradle of Filth. Sorry if that's a lot of weird requests, but I listen to almost all music primarily Metal~Rock.

I read somewhere that Deftones gets high and just plays some music. " do what we always do" - Stef carpenter in regards to writing Koi No Yokan. Whatever they do, its working haha

TLDR: Most songs arent hard to play but impossible to write like them This is why I love them. At first listen they seem a little simple(minimalistic) and in a way they are. If youve been playing guitar, bass, and/or drums for a bit like me and many people, their songs arent too hard to learn but if you tried to write a song with a similar structure itd be hard as hell. Also their combo of instrumental writing, vocals and rhythm make them complex but amazing.

This was amazing, honestly, I'm Deftones obsessed and I wish I could force everyone to watch this so that they can understand why they are so incredible because it's not something you can put into words. Unless you're you I guess!

@WILD__THINGS

6 жыл бұрын

Simon Burford I agree but I also think this is just a technical explanation and their music just needs to be experienced.

@therocinante3443

6 жыл бұрын

This comment makes me ashamed to be a Deftones fan.

@jaytee2413

5 жыл бұрын

Simon Burford yes! I know right! Lol

I fucking love the internet. I never thought anybody would give the time of day to deconstruct the Deftones work, but I'm glad you did as it really highlights some very interesting techniques. I do ponder whether the likes of Chino is consciously applying some music theory to his vocal melodies or whether it's just part of his subconscious style.

This video really does a great job at showing the appeal of Deftones. Because it's how they do things differently than the typical mainstream rock band that made them stand out to me. And I've always felt that Chino had some of the most experimental melodies I have heard from a rock band.

The last part on chinos vocal melodies covered my favorite songs, beware, digital bath,

I think Frank Delgado is probably the most underrated band member. It's understandable because his role is so sutble, but to me it's a big part of their sound. You've Seen the Butcher is the perfect example of his handiwork. ^_^

@crzxm

6 жыл бұрын

Miki Vukovic Change wouldn't be what it is without him.

@ryanmlust6745

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah he really brings some atmosphere and ambience definitely to the table

@miserirken

5 жыл бұрын

Deftones won't be Deftones without Frank's work.

@grantsarbon7210

Жыл бұрын

Can’t forget how impactful chi was on the sound too

You didn't do any songs off Gore or Koi No Yokan and their style has progressed lots since the songs you mentioned.

I feel like a psychiatrist just explained to me why I'm so crazy in love with Deftones as if they were an unobtainable woman. And I'm okay with how i feel now.

The intro instrumentals and ethereal soundscape they created in “Hearts/Wires” is pure art. I can imagine myself staring out the balcony of a high rise building in the middle of a dystopian futuristic city like Cyberpunk/Blade Runner as the rain drops reflect the light off the neon signs on the buildings.

The songwriting on saturday night wrist is otherworldly

@avedic

6 жыл бұрын

I find it odd that the band itself doesn't like that record much....as it's one of my favorites from them. Then again, maybe a lot of that had to do with the accident their bassist had during that time...

@AshenAlbaz0079

5 жыл бұрын

@@avedic it's more due to the fact NO ONE in the band was getting along with each other so a lot of the lyrics Chino wrote during that time where about them. I think that combined with Chi's death it just makes them all want to stay away from them

@mattburks3832

4 жыл бұрын

Also Chino said in an interview that it was a drug fueled time that led to dark places. That's another reason he plays in a few other bands/projects, partially for recovery.

@a.reallymcrealperson256

3 жыл бұрын

I love Saturday night wrist. I used to listen to "Beware the water" on freakin repeat.

And you know what the most mind blowing thing is? All the things that you broke down about the Deftones totally come instinctually to them. I bet Steph comes up with a riff, Abe writes a cool beat and Chino starts singing and to us it's this genius that we have to pick apart and analyze. To them it's just reflex. That's where I wanna be. Where style meets instinct.

@wickedlee664

6 жыл бұрын

David Alexander not as much as you think. Do you play in a band? I remember when my band opened for them years ago in Sacramento. I could tell they were real musicians and they def. Know theory.

@jynxvox

6 жыл бұрын

Chad Allen oh I'm not saying they are not real musicians. If anything I'm saying they are real geniuses that have real talent and ability. I'm saying we break apart what that genius in an attempt to understand how it could come naturally to them.

@wickedlee664

6 жыл бұрын

David Alexander yeah... it’s true some people have more musical “talent” than other people but that doesn’t negate learning theory in one form or another. A band like that has applied at least some theory from the beginning. I’ve played in bands that just slapped together riffs without any knowledge of how they worked together. You can tell when theta happening. It can still be good but it has its own feel and sound.

@wt_neptune54

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I doubt the idea of singing upper structures comes without theory knowledge.

@jeremydunn7444

5 жыл бұрын

this does not come naturally to them at all, maybe to a jazz musician it would. and its obvious when listening to them,

THS IS SO FUCKING GOOD. You perfectly pieced out their song structure and how they're able to groove the way they do. I really want to be able to re-create this sound and vibe of metal but not quite metal. Metal with a softer side. God, I love this band so much.

I wish this were longer as it was so good. I could watch a deconstruction of their methods and approach all day. Thank you!

System of a Down uses half choruses a lot, in Chop Suey and BYOB for example. They'd be a great band to analyze too ;)

The Mars Volta. Ever since I heard Deloused In The Comatorium and Francis The Mute I knew these guys were out of this world and worth a deep analysis

@brentenhargrove4320

6 жыл бұрын

Oliver Wattles ooooh this is a good one!

@flyver

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@chriscoker7841

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, please!

@joshhiroti

6 жыл бұрын

this, tenfold this.

@nuajbalpo

6 жыл бұрын

Hell yes

Best band EVER!

@joshuahuf9747

5 жыл бұрын

tools better man

@richicamacho7989

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshuahuf9747 Ok go watch a tool video then

Man, this was fantastic. Bravo. Deftones are brilliant, brilliant musicians. My only issue with this video is that it ended too soon. I could watch this all night.

You should have mentioned MINERVA, from the self-titled album. He confronts the major chord singing a minor third on the first verse and keep doing that through the whole song and that bothered me a lot until I got used to their freakyness.

@JohnDoe-dh8xc

6 жыл бұрын

Beeshop must not be a blues fan

@StarsDie88

6 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite song of theirs because of how they do that.

@Ivn1999

6 жыл бұрын

I love that song. I'm not familiar with technical musical terms what does that mean in a more laymen format?

@JohnDoe-dh8xc

6 жыл бұрын

Ivan Carmona A major chord contains a major third a minor third would be one note below that the two notes are super close making clash when played together.

@alteroccatv

6 жыл бұрын

And exactly how can you identify what chord is being played considering how distorted and full-on the overall sound is? Not to mention the constant counterpoint between Chino's voice (monophonic!), Chino's guitar (polyphonic!), Carpenter's guitar (polyphonic!), Delgado's arsenal of samples, synths, etc. (polyphonic!). I am all ears, can't wait... :)

You chose some of my favorite tracks....this explains why they really get my adrenaline pumping. Its beautiful chaos complemented by Chino's dreamy/angsty vocal delivery.

soooo good. I feel like Abe's style isn't exactly from him playing "light" but more from his use of groovy rhythm and ghost notes on his ting-y snare drum!

@Holistic-songwriting

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what I mean by "light" :)

@AndrewScott1337

6 жыл бұрын

oh rad! I loved seeing the rhythmic and melodic figures of those classic tracks broken down and displayed on the staff!

This is awesome! 🤘🎸

@ScottQ1

3 жыл бұрын

Hi dude really love your videos

Loved the deftones since 98. Their White Pony album which defined their current sound was basically taken from the band Hum. The song "Little Dipper" by Hum, screams Deftones. Chino has mentioned this, so it's not new but it's crazy that a lot of Deftones fans don't know of Hum. The White Pony cover is an homage to Hum's "You'd prefer an Astronaut" album cover. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGp1rZiih5fZeKg.html Keep in mind this came out the same year Adrenaline did. Which blows my mind. Great video. Love this channel.

@evlredsun

6 жыл бұрын

thnx for the heads up the musical style is identifiably similar. cheers.

@satellite_anomaly

6 жыл бұрын

YPAA is one of the best underrated albums from the ‘90s that too few know about.

@essany

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Satterfield agreed. Great album.

@destinyongenshin.

6 жыл бұрын

Ronald E 🤯

@essany

6 жыл бұрын

elpatocamacho what? Haha

Automatic thumbs up. The rest of the video could be you farting My Own Summer. I don't care.

@CNNBlackmailSupport

6 жыл бұрын

merkabah47 pft PFT PFT pft brrrp brrrpBRRRP BRP pft.

@therocinante3443

6 жыл бұрын

Automatic unthinking thumbs up. Sweet. Good job. Excellent critical thinking.

@Inferiis

4 жыл бұрын

I would actually listen to that just out of curiosity

ugh I can't even describe how I feel about this band. I could just talk for hours about them. Great video!

I was so glad to see Kimdracula get a mention, such an underrated song in their catalogue. It's been one of my go to Deftones songs ever since I heard it

I didn't know this Band before this video and i can't believe i lived such a long time without this great music :D Thank you!

@ponyone1

6 жыл бұрын

timme20001 Wow that’s incredible! They are the best! The good thing is you have a whole world of their music to discover

@jesussalascelio

6 жыл бұрын

timme20001 listen to "digital bath". My all time favorite. PS. "Knife party", "be quite and drive", "bloody cape". Also listen to Circa Survive - "stop the fucking car". You'll like that band as well

@ElijahMendiola

6 жыл бұрын

Hearing deftones for the first time is like loosing your virginity

@timme20001

6 жыл бұрын

Elijah Mendiola that's exactly what it feels like 😂

@michaelenochs5024

6 жыл бұрын

Wow. Dude you're going to have so many feelings! Jealous right now.

Great band, great video and hilarious editing! 🙂 Never thought about the combination of people making up the sound of the band with deftones, that's a very good observation

@damiendelvallee7256

6 жыл бұрын

Jens Larsen Very good observation indeed. The interview of Stephen really highlighted the frustration and creativity that this situation implies. This band is very much an unstable formula... Should have exploded a while ago, but i think they appreciate how good they sound together.

@JensLarsen

6 жыл бұрын

Damien Delvallée That could be, at same time the deftones as a pure metal band or hiphop would probably not really be that interesting 🙂 At least I doubt that it would

@XMetalChefX

6 жыл бұрын

I think thats something Korn also brings to the table. Their use of bass work as a percussive tool as well as when you start learning the guitar parts and realize how much every instrument plays off one another its crazy. Great chill series to watch here.

Thoroughly enjoyed this video not sure how I missed it back when you posted it! I love how you pointed out nearly all my favorite little moments in most of these Deftones songs. Especially that drum thing Abe does at the end of 'Change', I'm a total sucker for those nuances in their music. Awesome video, awesome band!

please never forget Chino's love for the 9th step at many chords ;) thanks for the video! definitely makes me re-listen to all Deftones

This made me very happy, deftones forever

@amberboyd1811

6 жыл бұрын

passenger128 in chino we trust

I would love to see vids on these bands in the future: Chevelle Incubus Red Hot Chili Peppers Death Cab For Cutie Hozier Thanks, and keep up the great work HS!

@simonbarr9476

4 жыл бұрын

YES to Chevelle

@MsNewsted

4 жыл бұрын

Hellz Ya Chevelle!!

@metallicak5

4 жыл бұрын

Old school Incubus 🤘🏼

@C_U_R_I_E_L

4 жыл бұрын

gag

@fungusly

4 жыл бұрын

@@C_U_R_I_E_L buy me dinner first

I totally loved this! I hope you keep it up!

Thanks for the great video! It's really cool to see not just fun, but educational content on youtube. Deep analysis of one of my favourite bands. Keep it up, we appretiate the quality!

Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson next, please

@flyver

6 жыл бұрын

This please!

@sonidanis

6 жыл бұрын

Hohhhh, goodluck dissecting that

@khronscave

5 жыл бұрын

*THIS!!!*

YES! You absolutely nailed it.

Wow. This was my first vid I've seen of yours. Deftones is one of my favorite bands for all the reasons you describe here. You got a new sub and now I get to take a trip through all your other vids! Thanks for what you do. 🤘

This breakdown was f****** awesome!!! I've listened to Deftones for years now and never realized some of the the key characteristics that you pointed out. Keep up the great work!

Can't believe someone done that great job with so attention and love. Like a Deftones fan I really enjoy every example, thanks man!

I think his melodic approach on Self titled was just as jazzy! I loved this video man, made a new fan outta me!

I have always wanted to see a youtube channel like this one ! And you're doing a quite fantastic job with that !

i am Glad a channel like this exist, thank you dude! keep it up

Hell yeah, glad you made a video about them. Cheers, man!

Awesome work, this was a pleasure to watch. Glad you went over Abe's beats in some detail too because he is such an underrated drummer.

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours. One of my favourite bands. Really well done, I’m subscribing!

Love this! You sampled so many of my favourite songs of theirs (and not just the overplayed singles xP), showcasing and explaining why I love their music so much.

I've been dying for one of these. It's come out the day before my birthday, excellent surprise!

Thank you! Really appreciate this kind of analysis of bands i love. Loving your choice of artists lately, Friedemann! Can't wait for the the Tool episode!

love love love you for doing this video of deftones!!!! great content!

This is an amazing video! You bring up stuff that I didn't notice before

I’ve loved the Deftones for a while now but this video has really opened my eyes to their genius

your analysis is amazing. you're able to explain things that even someone without any musical training can understand.

This makes me love Deftones even more! Great work.

So good! I love these breakdowns.

Groovy & Dreamy. Brutal & beautiful. Deftones are in my top 5 for sure. Thanks for making this.

So glad u covered Deftones, they're one of my favs, I love their unique sound. Can't wait for the Tool vid!

Loved it. Such a brilliant lecture about one of my favourite bands!Subscribed, btw.

Man, you're a genius. Thank you for the videos on this series. Completely made my week, I've had a bad time getting back on the songwriting van. Keep doing it!

Tbh never seen a video by you, but I'm so glad I did!! Love deftones. Subbed :P

Dude, your videos are so good.

Mind blowing video man! Absolutely loved every minute of it! Huge Deftones fan!

Dude GOOD JOB! This was one of the most interesting video I've ever seen, so awesome! you just earned a new subscriber from Italy and I'll surely recommend your channel around. GOOD JOB!

Amazing insights man! As a life long fan of the Deftones I can say this was illuminating and incredibly informative. Stef Carpenter was the reason I picked up a guitar for the first time and completely changed my outlook on how a riff could be presented as a stand alone piece or as a layer within a song. If you do another in depth dive on a band please take a look at Good Tiger. Those dudes have a really cool sound.

Nine Inch Nails! That’s for this one. Those of us fans who are experienced musicians hear the genius in Deftones music. You hit the nails on the head with the interplay between Chino, Steph, and Abe.

Damn! I was ready for a part 2! This was a treat to watch! Deftones are my favorite band. I've never really had anyone articulate technically why the Deftones sound so awesome! I'm hoping for a part 2!

absolutely love all the videos from this series

Hey Friedemann, I've fallen in love with your series as a fellow musician! I was wondering if you would consider making an episode about Slipknot; Corey Taylor is the reason I started playing my first instrument and wanted to learn how music 'works.' Even though I am more of a jazz musician now, metal will always be my first love and one of my biggest influences. It would be interesting, for example, to see songs like Vendetta broken down; where the blues scale is employed for the vocal part in a metal song. Thanks for putting a lot of effort into these episodes!

NOW THAT YOU BRING THAT UP, ABE'S DRUMMING DOES ADD GROOVE BY NOT BEING NON-METAL.

Beautiful, the fleeting nature of it. Perfectly captured. Someone articulated it finally

Just discovered your home here, and I love it. Just what I’ve been in the mood for. I was going to suggest one of the Deftones biggest influences, who are one of my all time faves: HUM, though I know you’re probably looking to analyze more well-known acts. But here’s your chances to shine some light. Keep up the amazing work. Truly top notch.

This Place Is Death is easily their most underrated song. It’s one of my favorites!

@Holistic-songwriting

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed :)

@thisplaceisdeath1465

6 жыл бұрын

Dustin Clark yes, yes it is.....

I would describe them as powerful, hypnotic, with a much more melodic singer than this style of music usually presents.

This band is a huge part of my life since 96. Thanks for helping me enjoy them even more.

big deftones fan here! browsed your other content. you, sir, have just earned another subscriber.

Looks the drummers kit. It's obvious what's going on here. He's a jazz drummer in a metal band.

@simonbarr9476

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@ozymandias2726

4 жыл бұрын

Yes like in a lot of alternative metal band Danny Carey, Jimmy Chamberlin, Matt Cameron and John Dolmayan come to mind

This is definitely one of my top five favorite bands

Always come back to your videos when I need some inspiration, thank you for these

Awesome video! It was nice to have a fan explain how to appreciate a band I don't particularly care for. I learned a lot. Also, I wanna hear your take on how Modest Mouse writes a melody.

Great analysis!

They are absolutely brilliant, and original, love them!

Your video structure is incredible. Thank you for doing a great video on my all time favorites.

I'm interested into how their more recent work fits into all this, especially Ohms. Chino's melodies sound more subdued than ever to me these days but it results in some really unique stuff like "Error" and "Urantia".

My favorite band of all time.

Love Deftones. Love your channel! Thank you for the info

Amazing job with your analysis. I enjoyed listening to you dissect everything!!

Maybe the White Stripes? They have lots of interesting marketing to cover- plus, I'd love to understand how such simple music can be so overwhelming!

My favorite "heavy" band of all time!

That description of details instantly made me subscribe.

Holy wow man you are incredibly intelligent. I enjoyed this a bunch. Can't wait to watch your other videos. So cool!

Awesome video