Deftones - Genesis (Stephen Carpenter Guitar Play-Through)

"Genesis" guitar play-through with Stephen Carpenter.
Shout out to ESP Guitars, Fishman, Dunlop, Ernie Ball, Orange, Fryette Amplification, Line 6, ENGL, Rivera Amplification, & SYNERGY. And thank you everyone for all your great comments and words of love from my last "Ceremony" play-through! Stay tuned, many more to come! - Stef
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[@OmarSierraltaV11]

Ohhh man, can we get Sergio to do them too??? His bass lines on this album kick ass as Stephen's riff I'd love to see them both do this.

[@vereyafrequency]

How about a Frank play through? That would be so ethereal fireal!

[@michaelterry1447]

That ceremony bass line though 😱

[@aaronkelley8886]

Proof that super technical does not equal greatness. Haven't stopped listening for a single week since drop. What a banger 🔥

[@hammersmithhardman4228]

Same here mate. I've listened to the whole album at least 3 times a week since it's release.

[@vincentcabrera9424]

I been loving the Deftones since 95. For a guy who doesn’t do solos he is a genius to keep banging out hit after hit. Definitely doesn’t get the recognition he deserves

[@adri_mun]

HELL YEAH WE’RE GETTING MORE PLAYTHROUGHS. THE WHOLE BAND IS NEXT

[@jamesflores3023]

Wys!

[@istorcraft2570]

uufff!!!

[@colorthevoid121]

Stephen is the reason I picked up extended range guitars. It was the best decision I've made as a musician. Thanks for being you Steph. You've been a huge influence on me for over 15 years. 🤘

[@denniswijker7162]

After seeing these vid's I have some serious interest in a 7 or 8 string! No idea if I could play one at all, I've alwayst stuck to 6, but damn this looks and sounds so cool :D

[@gr3y_eminence]

@@denniswijker7162 I picked up a 7 string a few years back and its managable even with a hand injury. I'm mostly a piano/synth keyboard player and programmer etc (guitar and bass came as needed if no one wanted to play a session). I suggest something I did for many years first though to mess with the lower range see if you like it. If you have a second 6 string guitar, all the better, take a 7 string set or any set of thicker gauges, a set of 6 string 12's work too...the lowest string should be .56-ish to keep tension well enough. Tune the lowest string to a B and the skip the high E. For me it was enough to drop tune to A and barre power chords like that with a Big Muff Sovtek and often a Distortion Pedal followed by a soft compression. The pedal chain was not needed to enjoy the thunderousness at all but distortion was for me! I took out a lot of lower mud frequencies so I could get a shrill tone even at Drop Ab/G# which was the self titled tuning. Still wish they included the "title track" Lovers haha.

[@denniswijker7162]

@@gr3y_eminence I have actualy used really low tuning on one of my 6 strings (I think it's current in C, vbut I have I have definitely tuned it to B or A before :) I'm just curious if having an 7 or 8 changes the way you play too. I like (as seen in this vid) how you can do awesome low grooves, and still use high u chord stuff.

[@noone1mportant.357]

Yep, that's why I got a baritone. I said to myself that I wanted to make heavy riffs like Deftones. Baritone practically same as the seven string minus the high b string.

[@gr3y_eminence]

@@denniswijker7162 Yeah for sure that's a good reason to get one. With a 5 string bass or 7 guitar your hand rests differently in my experience; kind of in the middle of the fretboard. It's been a year since I picked up my 7 string and I'm getting curious how originally they were used, I'm guessing it was a prog rock thing, so likewise I wouldn't want to sacrifice the access to the high end or the low groove potential that is there. An 8 String is pretty much part bass right? haha. With a low F# in standard, it's a whole step over a bass's low E. Drop E is probably Steph's tuning. Unless he has one of those 9 strings. I'm in Drop C often aka whole step down Drop D. A lot of White Pony is in that. A good compromise. I went to drop B with a set of 13's and also hit A but that was mushy with a 25" scale guitar. I'm a little addicted to drop tuning thanks to the ease of one finger powerchords but that low string often needs to be muted to do standard position chords. Maybe time to switch it up for me.

[@Campy_Camel]

Love to see these. Can we get Sergio to do some play-throughs as well? Especially for a song like Radiant City

[@kevinsuarezmacena1003]

That would it be awesome, Sergio is great in Quicksand but in Deftones is becoming more and more predominant with each album, his participation in Ohms as a whole is a clear highlight.

[@Therealfakemaxgoldberg]

I’d love to see Abe & Frank too

[@OmarSierraltaV11]

Hit enter when I saw your comment xD and yeah I'd love to watch Sergio do his thing too

[@IceKoldKilla]

He did some songs on Twitch last year if I remember right. On his own channel.

[@markwrenn5965]

Good idea

[@FunctionStore]

this is now a classic Deftones song, so good

[@ninetiesmilk]

Love the pastel pink color of the guitar. Reminds me of Adrenaline's album cover.

[@pakkodiaz8]

fr tho

[@ianwalters11]

It’s a lovely colour, almost a peach color. Very cool my black RG7 would look so much cooler in this colour

[@NicuMihai]

I learned this song by ear and i was like "its either frets 4-1 on the B string or 9-6 on the F#, but theres NO WAY hes playing that on the lowest string, its a lot bouncier on the B".... plot twist...

[@cartermason8985]

Right 🤣🤣 ? Steph is where you expected him the least ! I play it with a 6-string in a Drop C tuning, it does 3 - 0 and 1 - 0 but it doesn't have that low end that we hear on the record ! Some day maybe 🤘😎 !

[@Chedda_chz]

He can hang out in 3-4 frets and still sound epic. He may not be Mustaine, he probably wont be covering Freebird, but he is the Riff Lord. Haha

[@cartermason8985]

@@Chedda_chz I couldn't agree more ! He writes some epic riffs with very few notes 🤘😎 ! A master !

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

When you watch the music video, he's definitely playing this in a different position than he is here.

[@cartermason8985]

@@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE that's right ! He plays on the 7th string in the music video, doing 4 - 1 and 2 - 1 🤘😎

[@tomptonite]

So simplistic, so intense, so amazing. Some of the best music ever made.

[@JG-nx3jg]

Drummer of 12 yrs, this guy is my perfect guitraist, no showing off, pure hooks

[@josflorida5346]

I've always wondered if he could show off. Everything he writes is so good but it's always so simple. Like anyone could play it simple

[@JG-nx3jg]

@@josflorida5346 there's some recently released footage of deftones playing when they were sixteen yrs old or something, it shows Stef soloing. So if he could do it back then I reckon he can play more flashy stuff if he really wanted to. But why would you.

[@josflorida5346]

@@JG-nx3jg imma try to find that video. I just wanna see what his technical stuff is like. Also when I say anyone can play it I don't mean literally. Like the hooks are simple but he is one with his guitar. Theres alot of finesse in his playing. I could play it but I wouldn't sound as good as him

[@JG-nx3jg]

@@josflorida5346 search for deftones answers public access tv

[@Mr2it3881]

@@JG-nx3jg Flashy would not fit "Deftones" . Steph is very much inspired by Meshuggah, you can tell in the new material. I always liked Steph and his playing, thing is if anyone else played those riffs they would not sound the same. Steph has a "sound".

[@rilenixx]

RIP Chi Cheng! Always remember and never forget him!

[@jahreeced4000]

Chi gave the band a distinct image...can't explain it other than that

[@FlippyHambone]

YOU ARE THE MAN, STEPHEN! Thanks for the decades of great music.

[@aaronpotton2641]

We need Abe's drum play through aswell 🤘

[@indegruv]

Boom👍

[@fernandoespinosa7170]

Yes!! We DO need that!.. please Abe, his playing on this album - just as on all o them - is insanely GREAT.. best band ever nowdays 👍

[@indegruv]

@@fernandoespinosa7170 check out live Jinjer stuff. Would make a nice tour

[@fernandoespinosa7170]

@@indegruv Thank you very much for the sugestión, I did listen

[@fernandoespinosa7170]

I did listen to them and they're awesomen!

[@wetsploogie]

Such an epic album. Pure distilled Deftones sound!

[@red240red2]

Ok now give us this pink sig we all need! The shot of all the axes struck the heart of every erg guitarist out there !!

[@the2ndcoming135]

😂

[@o-o6355]

yes, these videos are just so amazing. Love you guys since 1997.

[@JR72_]

Since this will be the second of the album that he's playing, I would be very happy if he played a few more, maybe This Link Is Dead or Radiant City.

[@michaelterry1447]

Dude you’ve been a main inspiration for me since I was 13. A real dream come true thanks homie

[@SkyyThePuffin]

I love the Berried Alive shirt!

[@CruedEP]

Love that he's wearing a Berried Alive t-shirt. That's respect!

[@adamsantoro4764]

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed, sad I'm 3days late and you beat me to it lol

[@youyou7032]

the most calm guitarrist playing metal

[@Therealfakemaxgoldberg]

Keep in mind he’s probably high as hell

[@GroupConglomerate]

@@Therealfakemaxgoldberg take it easy..

[@davidcales275]

@@Therealfakemaxgoldberg guaranteed

[@masonjames7308]

By far my fav band ever. Every album is solid through and through, chinos vocals are amazing.

[@joesauto1841]

all 37 tracks.......

[@DomoGenisis976]

Except Gore! Gore was a low point.

[@masonjames7308]

@@DomoGenisis976 true but gore had a few...hearts and wired, geometric headdress, mirl, phantom bride we good.

[@fredrickcosma8942]

@@DomoGenisis976 still a great album despite its flaws

[@fredrickcosma8942]

@CYB3R2K30 you’re right. They’re great

[@blackshapemusic]

Would love to know his Helix settings for this.

[@pcdFadeD]

my smoke n scan bro. love you Steph-tones

[@modernroyaljams]

There's no doubting it! That simplicity speaks for itself! Respect Stef!!!! The ultimate anti-hero guitar player. Simple, sleak and full of feeling!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great Song, Great Guitar Play-Through. 🤘🎸🤘

[@LucasMoreno]

Loving this series!

[@erikinot]

Ama?

[@Jorgetime]

Wow Berried Alive shirt! Never stop listening to new bands

[@ejdusek]

I just snagged a cheap Schecter C-8 just to play your newest songs without wingin' with the downtuning and such. Thanks for making these videos, as our tabs sites have been SLEEPING on your tunes. #Edit: I'd really love to see a Pompeji playthrough -Much love from Chicago

[@djwsiso]

The song is super heavy but Stephen plays so calm The best 🤘🔥

[@faun_fatale]

What else can I say, this is amazing. It's nice to see the band uploading so much atm.

[@jasonnaranjo4622]

Genial, estos vídeos de Stephen son pura vida!

[@hansjavis5854]

Las escuchan es may bueno los tocadiscos.

[@1nthend832]

I hope Stephen does the song "teething" guitar play-through. Because the riff is too good to hear to play.

[@gr3y_eminence]

Then he has to do Root. I mean ahaha, maybe he's getting there!

[@osirisxtv]

Stephtone salute! 💯💯💯

[@orpheuz]

Long live Deftones! So simple so glorious, the deepest and powerful rhythm I ever heard. We also love your recognizable "sad space" delay fx riffs!

[@jennyguitar]

Deftones is frickin awsome 😍🤘

[@slapyomomma8727]

I love how a lot of Deftone’s songs are so minimal but so effective and awesome.

[@Ak-710.]

Love the color of this guitar 👌🤘

[@muse_xo]

love it man! seemingly simple riffs, great technique, great tones, great songwriting

[@treyskatenation]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE PLAYTHROUGH VIDEOS. DEFINITELY THE BEST THING FOR BANDS TO DO DURING QUARENTINE. we love playthroughs

[@BrandonKJohnson]

Man! Always a joy to just watch Mr. Carpenter play! Wish this exposure was available back in the days of Adrenaline and Around the Fur and White Pony !!

[@ModePhaser]

This is really awesome! Thank you for this!

[@DavidTheCastle]

This is how Jose from incubus is playing his songs on KZbin. Thanks Steph.

[@1stargazer12]

AND THEN HE STOPPED!!! I miss his play throughs

[@miriamcurtis2337]

I love seeing this man. The players you love just sitting there playing, its like being in the room.

[@melr1720]

So simple yet heavy!! Love it!!

[@kingrodedog8487]

Damn Steph, you did it again! I love these!! I love to see your strumming patterns and the simplicity that makes us all get the fuck up! It feels like the old days when you would sit across from your homie and you would play/teach each other riffs and shit... Simpler times man...

[@petunia511]

I really love this song. I really loved the opportunity to see the real guitar player working his magic here. Thanks a mil...

[@isaivelascotaboada9925]

Es un gusto y placer saber que aún están activos Delftone, no me canso de escuchar su música, cuando tenía que viajar por trabajo, me acompañaban siempre en esa soledad, Gracias por su música

[@ChrisLT]

Awesome stuff. Would love to see some Abe playthroughs, too.

[@defhex]

I love the scrunchies on each guitar! lol

[@garrettmiller6966]

Fun fact; the scrunchies act as a DIY "fretwarp." It's often used for live recordings when you want to keep unwanted string noise or ringing at bay.

[@zagc4976]

This is the best thing ive seen in years, the actual guitarist playing it

[@undertowboomer462]

I can't stop listening to this album. ⚡⚡

[@madeleinejulianne]

The color-matching scrunchies on every guitar makes me smile

[@relleck2036]

MORE PLEASE I love this so much, his guitar tone is just amazing. Can't wait to see them in August in CT

[@anubisantas]

Got aquainted to Deftones with Genesis. The whole CD is awesome, but this song and Stephen's talent just blew my mind

[@c_vanwyk99]

Badass song and the cheeky little smirk at the end made it for me 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ted__ryan]

King Carpenter 👑

[@SBW98]

Steph you rock

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

Nice Orange Dark Terror head sat behind him there ♥️ 🍊 As the owner of a Tiny Terror bass amp, I can assure you they are awesome

[@Insignia27]

I love how he is just showing off his guitar collection in the beginning.

[@dinuyoro]

Love your setup, no clutter, cables in straight line. Clean and easy to manage.

[@GlaciusTS]

Truly a song for people all around the round spherical-shaped world. Lol, sorry had to. Look forward to the Premiere.

[@nickcds3419]

ABE PLAYTHROUGHS!!!!!!!! Thanks for these Stephen! Cannot wait to see these songs live

[@tamazil31]

We need some Abe play-throughs. One of my favorite drummers.

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Abe's style is protected by a zen mob like Bruce Lee's martial arts. Abe would be killed if he’d show the ancient alchemy trickery

[@josephwatts2904]

This song IMO is the one that put Deftones back on the map, love the sonics, reminds me of the old school era!

[@liskydog]

Keep them coming Steph. Killing it🤘

[@DNOWAKJR]

I wish they would release ESP would release this finish on his signature model

[@TroutLizard.]

Amazing song and playthrough. Love all your killer riffs Stephen

[@frightenedsoul]

Deftones keep blessing us with new videos

[@coollqclips2331]

this is great! c'mon Steph play us a few more before you guys get back on the stage :)

[@lincolnjohnson6511]

We need a concert!!!

[@treece1]

Enjoyed this,. Thanks Steph

[@chrislopez1313]

Whats better than a play thru by the man himself !!!! Love it

[@stephenkeddy6849]

Without a doubt your sickest tone yet! It jumps out

[@zacharymarshall5474]

Thank you so much! Just what the fans are looking for!

[@TourDead]

This is super awesome!!! I love deftones!!!!

[@danielantoniosorescu5171]

I love how the drum kick goes in sync with the heavy riff.

[@joelbishop4940]

Bless you Stephen!

[@donmetalico8955]

Deftones is Life

[@ewene2656]

One of my favourite songs off of Ohms. You should do guitar play throughs for the entire album!

[@sleepmanual3718]

I heard parts of the song listening here I hadn’t never heard before.

[@the2ndcoming135]

For some reason it reminds me of that Point Break scene in which Keanu catches Pat Swayze finally. And, instead of arresting him, he lets him ride a final wave.

[@digitalsea9147]

Another 1 string riff from steph that chino mixed into a master piece.

[@Ryo7_7]

One my favorite, inspirational bands and so good live. Love every album 🤘🏾.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

OMG!! This is f***ing GOLD!! My fav song off the new kick ass album! Such a frikkin banger! Love seeing my man Stef, showcased! Is he still using AxeFx? Did he up that string gauge yet? He always has such a tight and unique tone! I wish I could hang out with him and just watch him play and tweak knobs all day!! \m/

[@kevinwhite6172]

Looks to be using a Helix now.

[@josemata9040]

Can y’all please release Ohms album instrumentals

[@hexothalmaofficial]

One of my favorite guitarists your the reason I started playing and have sticked with it!! You’ve been a huge Inspiration for me all these years hoping I can see you guys when you come to seattle!!! Been playing songs from diamond eyes on my 8 string and honestly I think my favorite song is still mascara and on the record it sounds so good! Around the fur is beast would love to see a playthrough of some of the old songs 😉 hope you’ll are doing good!

[@alexkevan3887]

This premiered on my birthday, I've been a fan for 20 years

[@money4me20]

Love how this is played to the percussion. Dont even know how to define it beyond that.

[@mspacman1974]

Love the scrunchies on the guitars! Steph be like lemme get my girl Tara, she about to put some wings on this track 🤩

[@SharpPixelGamesLLC]

5:02 is my favorite part of this track. studio recording is so good.

[@slipmyknot790]

Will always be my favorite player. Such simple riffs to make such amazing songs. Also, digging the Berried Alive shirt XD

[@GAMERDANKAR]

Please do more, these are incredible to watch and listen to.

[@SummerDrive]

Always a pleasure to see Stephen play his guitar. 😍💜🔥👏🏼🎶🙌🏼🎸

[@kenlittle8774]

Brilliant!! Compositional masterpiece!

[@joshww2339]

Greatest of all time, so much love for Steph

[@pirituflauti6094]

Amazing! So nice saw him play! In this times...It's the closest thing we can get to them. Ty SO much! Hug From Argentina♥♥ im so happy!

[@gr3y_eminence]

Yeah, got to keep the spirits up. Cheers from NYC! I want to go to your country so badly one day. I "travel" using google street view across bits of The Pampas sometimes.

[@pirituflauti6094]

@@gr3y_eminence Cheers Brother..hug from the distance. Keep fighting this situation and don't let down! Maybe the life guide you to La Pampa in the future, is really beautiful :)

[@gr3y_eminence]

@piritu flauti Thanks my friend. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Now I think of living for today not tomorrow. It's got me playing and studying music like when I started. We'll find a way. I hope Argentina is getting by okay. We had a long winter up here, at 40 to 42 N of the Equator. Now it's Spring for like a week haha then 35 to 40 c. Must be Fall for you! Funny how that goes.

[@jasonclarke92]

Loving these playthroughs!

[@dylansun75]

At least we know how practiced it’s going to be when it’s LIVE 🧨🔥🙌

[@ToluRobertson]

Abe will still rush through it sadly

[@michibassdeva]

This is creativity with three notes! Thanks Steph for this great example.