Deftones - Radiant City (Stephen Carpenter Play-Through)

"Radiant City" guitar play-through with Stephen Carpenter, from our album Ohms.
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[@county365]

Just a matter of time before Steph has a 10-string

[@manuelhernandez2017]

Next album

[@JEBradshaw824]

Funny thing is, I didn’t see him use that 9th string once in this whole play through. 😂

[@nikitaprosin4993]

I got two silly comments. 1) pretty soon his guitars will use skateboards for the fretboard. 2) he is constantly watching Stevie T. 20 string Vs. Jared Dine 18 string face off.

[@RukiGrlll]

With the new hair do 😎

[@cassirocks]

@@JEBradshaw824 Because he is so used to the size of the neck now - he finds it uncomfortable to play on a 7 now. So he still uses 8's or 9's even on 7 string songs.

[@noahnorville7806]

The rest of the band: Ayo where is steph? Steph: filming a playthrough video for the fans.

[@Nicolas20205]

Best "Ohms" song. Fell in love with it as soon as I listened to it for the first time.

[@matthewgonano636]

No that's urantia

[@k5elevencinc0]

Agreed!

[@IRONMIKE_D]

Same here bro!

[@manuelhernandez2017]

@@matthewgonano636 both bro, at least in my case, and Pompeii

[@jakem3865]

Matthew Gonano Nah, it’s Radiant City, Headless, and This Link all top 3 off of Ohms

[@tornado4441]

That riff is crazy

[@yomuthabyotch]

it's played on a string tuned to C#, which is pretty much around the fur era tuning. does he really need a 9-string in that case?

[@Bonavire]

​@@yomuthabyotchno, but I'm sure it's fun to play😂

[@nicopersonhuman]

@@yomuthabyotch the thickest string is a C# but i think one or two octaves lower than C# on a six string and he’s only playing the BEADGBE part he’s not using the two thickest strings

[@ch87-z3w]

@@yomuthabyotch isn’t ATF D 1 step below C/C# tuning? either way this song is ALOT more brutal.

[@juljasmah]

@@yomuthabyotch its not normal c#, its dropped an entire octave lol

[@reybanda7928]

STEPHTONE 💪

[@FEVERDREAM1983]

The Deftones' music keep this big beautiful globe spinning

[@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh]

I see what you did there lol

[@ricardovieira1423]

Guitar play-through series with Stephen Carpenter, is a guitar fan dream. It is a shame that more musicians won't freely share their art like Stephen. But it takes a courage and humbleness that is only at the grasp of a few. Thank you, SC, for the insight on the quality of your work and modern guitar technique. By the way, your signature guitars are as beautiful as they sound, awesome! Regards from Portugal, and hope you come play for us soon...

[@beastmerc84]

This is one of my favorite Deftones songs period.

[@enriquepastor3626]

Nice unplugged version and beautiful guitar as always

[@brucelindstrom612]

Lol, first thing I noticed was he has no lead nor wireless unit plugged in...... drugs are bad, and if you do drugs you're bad mmnnooo kay!

[@joseduran9232]

Unbelievable this is the only comment that addresses this issue.

[@michaelherscheid9709]

Did you guys think he was being recorded from 5 different angles at once? You record the audio and then you cut many camera angles together on top of the audio to make it look good. This is the standard nowadays

[@jonlangfitt]

@@michaelherscheid9709 almost none of these playthrough videos use actual live audio. They're the audio tracks from the albums. Do a side by side and you'll see they're the same.

[@antonstefanov2146]

@@jonlangfitt And it'll be way harder to make these vids if they do an actual audio recording, the purpose of course is to see how he plays these songs. I would love it if they do a BBC Basement session for a few songs though.

[@jaytee6741]

The 9 string is a beast 🔥

[@monkehm]

Yeah too bad he literally never touched the 9th string. Why even use this guitar?

[@judemisura4323]

Because he can.

[@didtoknan8128]

@@monkehm He's in the tour bus. It's a good time to practice the 9 string even if he did not use the C#. He did not touch the F# either. This song can be played in B Standard.

[@tonyvari]

@@monkehm The whole video is probably just marketing for ESP

[@jaguarandi2]

@@monkehm Sometimes a guitar calls to you and you must respond.

[@quag311]

I was bummed this one wasn’t on the set list but Rocket Skates was just as good!!!

[@sloppysteaks5813]

Nah, RC would’ve been better.

[@codyzywicki3714]

I would maybe switch is out with Ohms. Radiant City is one of my favorite tracks from the new album.

[@metalnando]

@@codyzywicki3714 no way man, Ohms is an absolute vibe of a track! def a great one for the stage!

[@codyzywicki3714]

@@metalnando great track, but I LOVE Radiant City

[@Themexicant3010]

Yeah I was super bummed when I saw them in Portland back in April they didn’t play radiant city or headless..

[@JurrasicPork]

Ohms is the only Deftones album that revealed its greatness slowly. It’s an incredible album and one that came out at a time we needed it most. Also, Lovers is a masterpiece for those fans unaware of this largely unknown gem💎

[@py16667]

I knew it was great from first listen, the production has to be the best out of all their albums

[@posteveryside-beatsnews]

Nah disagree. It was first listen.

[@hercflyer]

Well said

[@203-g7w]

Ohms was the perfect album for the Adult and OG deftones fans. it’s what we needed to hear at the time.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

@@posteveryside-beatsnews true, it worked for me from the opening playthrough. It now lives in my car

[@Waffles50]

Incredibly calm given the storm of a riff

[@dmusiclife5727]

You know the Deftones have done well with the tour bus Stephs in

[@tattoonetten]

this album is mind blowing!!! love it💯👏👏

[@patrickmanning2591]

Saw you in Detroit Tuesday Steph, you guys KILLED IT!!

[@Kase3322]

They really did kill it.

[@eamonntimmons3211]

I WAS THERE. GOJIRA WAS SICK TOO

[@patrickmanning2591]

Agreed Gojira kicked ass too!! My son caught a guitar pic from Joe Duplantier.

[@mikeeclipse]

Yup! Was in the building too. Detroit in the house!

[@kirkenstiensmonster]

Woot! Woot! Kickass show indeed!

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

Saw them in Chicago 2 nights ago 5-27 and they were awesome and louder than ever before. After the show I stormed the front row and Stef was tossing picks then ran out he looked right at me as I yelled cmon Stef wtf!! He gives me the ok hold on motion, rips the set list off stage floor come back and handed it to me! Of course everyone tried to grad it too but I was like um nope lol

[@omnis1182]

One of the best songs on the album

[@henryiadonisi8133]

I absolutely love this guitar

[@coollqclips2331]

one man metal machine, damn

[@chrisclarke9306]

Epic emotion from this tune beautifully written.

[@Daves_not_here_man_]

Ive been listening to this song every morning as my alarm for about a month now and my life has gotten better. I'd like to think there is a correlation.

[@demolitiondayrecords]

One of my faves.

[@oujimandias6485]

The riffs makes my day, man!

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Anthem after anthem. Every random moment has an anthem at inception. Stef and the defs hunt em on the fly.

[@t3argutz]

omfg i love radiant city so much🤍🤍 you’re amazing steph!!!

[@TetraVaalBioSecurity]

Had no idea this song was played on a 9-string. 'The Spell of Mathematics' was pretty obvious due to the tuning and tone -- but the only other song I suspected from that album being played on a 9 as well was 'Headless'.

[@blueberrydenim4807]

He used the 9 string guitar throughout the recording process, but he didn’t play the 9th string on most songs

[@monkehm]

It's not played on a 9 string. It's played on an 8 string. He never uses the 9th string, it's just for show.

[@billypasquali3634]

Wish they played more songs off Ohms on this tour. Maybe next year.

[@sloppysteaks5813]

I was actually extremely disappointed in the set. It was really safe. Beware was cool but why the hell would you play Lovers, get everyone all excited, and then replace it with Lotion so only a small batch of fans got to see it? And then not play anything off Ohms besides the singles (which IMO aren’t great compared to the rest of the album)?

[@boarderking133]

Sounds like a song Sergio wrote and now thru won't play it cuz they kicked him out

[@py16667]

@@boarderking133 nah, Sergio was a big part of writing many of their songs, some of which they are playing live, so that has nothing to do with their set list

[@kirkenstiensmonster]

@@sloppysteaks5813 they played Beware at your show? Damn, we didn't get anything off of SNW... Atleast from what I can remember. They played lots of Adrenaline and Diamond Eyes, like two tracks off of Ohms, Digital Bath and Change, Swerve City, and some other safe ones, like Be Quite and My Own Summer. Don't get me wrong, the show rocked, but I could have used some SNW and a bit more self-titled stuff. And more Ohms, damnit!

[@mattfromaz]

@@sloppysteaks5813 I would have actually rather seen lotion tbh so glad I got to see beware though

[@dominiqueraynepowers1205]

//Dude when I am depressed Deftones never disappoints.. and I can feel my spirits lifted.

[@ethereal.023]

felt that fr

[@MLP8044]

Me too

[@captainhonan]

Omg best riff ever

[@blueindigoqueen7077]

Absolutely ❤️ deftones! I seriously cannot wait until they come to Phoenix, my husband and I have it on our list of seeing Deftones play live!! They are one of the greatest bands around!

[@frith9141]

been relaxing with these playthrough vids, thanks stephen and crew

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Fml, didn't receive the notification, i was checking in the channel a moment ago, this one is a fav from Ohms

[@matthewvanderford1275]

In my mind Stef is still on the bus in the states while the band tours internationally lol love you stefdogg

[@thesearmsaresnacks8899]

Gold

[@mr.brightside1823]

Ohms is so good

[@blakefirsttee7653]

Awesome song! We need some more from Ohms on the tour!

[@EPE2023]

Love me some Deftones!!!!

[@ewene2656]

One of my favourite tracks from Ohms

[@mrcharlez666]

Beautiful guitar! Would love to see a playthrough of Urantia and Doomed User. 🙏🏼

[@abysmal2740]

God I love everything about this song.

[@damvid21]

ESP guitar maker: So Stephen, how many strings do you want on this guitar? Stephen: Yes.

[@mich3131]

Haha, this is the most awesome, funny and accurate comment I've read in a long time.

[@shau4744]

When 8 strings aren't enough :)

[@boarderking133]

How many times do you want to beat this meme into the ground Yes

[@jarednarine8773]

LMFAO!

[@mattfromaz]

Favorite song on ohms. Love the album

[@thiagokurt]

Yeah!!! Nice!!!!

[@masonjames7308]

Best song on the new album I was really hoping they were going to play that when I saw him in concert this year

[@anthonytrujillo9861]

This album and Diamond eyes are the best to me and stef is one of best underrated songs righters and Guitar player

[@considerlizards]

tight

[@carlossalazar4508]

The show last night was definitely on point! Lookin like vintage Stef!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@AviatorsTandR]

That guitar is lit!

[@tattoonetten]

love it👏👏👏

[@leahgawlik1157]

Friday mood ❤️

[@666CUNTZ]

god I love deftones, their music has gotten me through so much shit, it was amazing to see them live

[@griffzero]

It's unfortunate Sergio won't be able to do a playthrough, I really enjoyed his bass playing.

[@mattfromaz]

The bass line in this song is epic

[@Crazyness2122]

Dude! I almost got to meet you in Pittsburgh Stephen!!! You came back to the stage when the lights came on and I was yelling for you lol. I wanted to tell you that I watch your videos every Friday! Love em!

[@Chrisdoesntlikenoisecore]

yess I love this song so much omg

[@_hunu]

That is a gorgeous guitar.

[@Mozluv7]

The BEST SONG on this album!!! Okerrrrrr 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@tylerrice8003]

Looks fun.

[@JoelDeLosAngeles0523]

Good shit 🔥

[@mateusnegreli]

admire this sthepen, very focused on the riffs

[@andyjentsch8539]

i hope snw album play trough comes.thank you stef thats so cool!! i love you Sound and chorus style and love to your guitar Tones and style!!!

[@joanx9722]

Rockstar.....wow , absolutely love a great guitarist ....bravo ...

[@carolinemichelle238]

Absolutely obsessed 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@blarsed]

sweet!! i love this track

[@EonSlumber]

This and phantom bride among so many others. Gold tunes.

[@NoSebastian]

Al fin algo de sativo en tu mente mi amigo Stephen, god bless you !

[@k5elevencinc0]

My favorite from this album! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Lezdoval]

Ahuevo uno de los covers que estaba esperando del Máster Stephen Carpenter, la verdad es que fue una de las canciones que me gusto del 2020, durante el aislamiento provocado por la pandemia me hizo sentir bien con ganas de hacer ruido. Radiant City 🖤 Hay algo dentro de esto There's something inside this Confusión que enfrentamos Confusion we face Nos maravillamos en silencio We marvel in silence A medida que pasa el tiempo As time ticks away ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está tan cerca But I feel it's so close ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está cerca But I feel it's close Siéntate solo dentro de estos Sit lonely inside these Delirios que enfrentamos Delusions we face ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está tan cerca But I feel it's so close ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está cerca But I feel it's close Nadie vivo me ha llevado aquí No one alive has taken me here Nada de lo que he intentado reemplazará tus trucos Nothing I've tried will replace your tricks Si alguna vez elijo entrar de nuevo If ever I choose to break in again Prométeme ahora que me seguirás adentro, adentro Promise me now you'll follow me in, into Un momento de conciencia A moment of conscience Luego choque en la cabeza Then shock to the head ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está tan cerca But I feel it is so close ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está cerca But I feel it's close Nos maravillamos en silencio We marvel in silence Deja que el tiempo pase Let time tick away ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está tan cerca But I feel it's so close ¿Dónde está la repisa? Where's the ledge? no puedo tocarlo I can't touch it Pero siento que está cerca But I feel it's close Nadie vivo me ha llevado aquí No one alive has taken me here Nada de lo que intenté reemplazó tus trucos Nothing I tried replaced your tricks Cada vez que elijo entrar de nuevo Whenever I choose to break in again Prométeme ahora que me seguirás en Promise me now you will follow me in Porque nadie más me corta igual 'Cause nobody else cuts me the same Me has llevado a un trance permanente You've pulled me into a permanent trance Si alguna vez eliges entrar de nuevo If ever you choose to break in again Te lo prometo ahora, te seguiré en I promise you now, I'll follow you in Te lo prometo ahora, te seguiré Promise you now, I'll follow in

[@joseduran9232]

Cuál cover si es su canción?

[@HoChiMints2007]

yoooo sick tour bus

[@tryckzter]

man, i love this song!

[@Kase3322]

3 days after seeing you guys in Michigan, I have the Rona for the first time. It was worth it, though.

[@patrickmanning2591]

Get well soon Ms Brizown! It definitely was an awesome show !

[@Kase3322]

@@patrickmanning2591 thank you. I should have won my mask, but I was so excited! This was my first Deftones show, after a 2 year wait. I wasn’t missing it for anything. It’s was a dope show.

[@Ryans-NDT-Life]

@Ms. Brizown the mask do nothing

[@omgvague]

A friend of mine saw them in Ohio just recently, same thing happened to him. No rona before but came back with it. Whoops!

[@tysonnaylor7000]

Great song!

[@raulmostazo94]

Deftones , the best band in the world!!

[@WilhelmSiso]

Thanks for this riffs, a lot of power 🔥

[@simon-pierredrolet955]

So Good🤘💯

[@Azajndo]

Best tone everrrr, even in the guitar is unplugged.... :D

[@themadminuteman]

Waiting for this one

[@toneskiadam4068]

Awesome!!!

[@hamenoodles3194]

This song slaps. So sick

[@johngordan9938]

Steph is so smooth man

[@progmetaltv7421]

We need an updated rig rundown with Stef 🤘😎🤘

[@miguelolivera5542]

Steph tocando hace q la guitarra se vea mas bella. SALUDOS desde Lima 🙌🏼

[@adrianonazareth7676]

Best song of the album!!!

[@undertowboomer462]

They shoulda played the whole ohms album this tour. I can't understand why they chose not to.

[@depletable]

People want to hear other songs and they understand that. That's the answer.

[@tomaztodonte14]

Not sure about that. They choose that track list because they want to… maybe the want give more time to the others songs I don’t know

[@erikkorhonen]

handles that surfboard like any other guitar

[@danmontga]

Best guitar in the world

[@lindamikel7913]

Nice Guitar Deftones ( Stephen Carpenter Play-Through).

[@sloppysteaks5813]

Would’ve been nice to see this and other good songs off of Ohms on the setlsit since, you know, it’s the most recent album.

[@sharinglungs3226]

Seems to be what happens when you’ve been a band as long as them. It’s like they think the fans don’t want to hear the new stuff. I was really surprised this song didn’t make the set list. It’s that opening riff which I think would get the crowd moving.

[@sloppysteaks5813]

@@sharinglungs3226 right. I’m just sick of getting the greatest hits setlist every time when they’re discography is largely overlooked. They’re only getting older and it just descreses my chances of seeing these awesome songs everytime they insist on playing Swerve City and Engine No. 9 etc

[@PaulMacCuish]

That guitar is rad!!!

[@streamerby_theway3985]

Love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!!

[@jeromefaria]

Watching from Europe.

[@IRONMIKE_D]

I love this fkn song

[@drewburwell1465]

Need a DDLD in Nov to hear more of OHMS, I was a little bummed not hearing more off it, but I ain’t complaining

[@jeansonserin]

Obrigadooooooooo!!!!! thank you so much!!!!! Radiant Cityyyyyyyyyy

[@Bonavire]

Such a bouncy opening riff, great from the very start

[@Themexicant3010]

It’s nice to hear the raw guitar audio this time, rather then dubbing over the song and hearing the studio version for once

[@СлаваСтрельцов-ь6ч]

❤

[@renzo.lamaquina]

videasooooo!

[@FPVCustomsDE]

Sounds amazing for an unplugged guitar ;)

[@Return2TheLiving]

Yk’ maybe the earth wasn’t flat till steph made these riffs