Deftones - Romantic Dreams (Stephen Carpenter Play-Through)

[@adri_mun]

Just let him do the whole discography at this point

[@IceKoldKilla]

+ lessons on how each is played 🤣

[@MorningShotFilms]

😏

[@LocalDegenn]

Facts lol

[@ortem000]

lol... we can only hope

[@ChaziChaz89]

100%

[@DanieleMontesi]

I'm loving these playthorughs! I'd love to see Abe and Sergio too

[@il_billone]

Bella Daniè

[@il_billone]

Tra l’altro mi ricordo che sto riff ti faceva cagare insieme a quello di Swerve City ahahahah

[@flavioevangelista3132]

meglio un buco in testa che un buco al centro del cuore 💔

[@renecarrillo9393]

Agreed

[@dicebrad7553]

Or even chino!

[@TerryMelic]

Koi No Yokan is such an incredible album

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

There aren't many that were not incredible. Ohms has taken them to new heights

[@TerryMelic]

@@andrewphippsphillips1455 Agreed. I could listen to the entire catalogue back to back.

[@pirituflauti6094]

Koi No Yokan is a underrated masterpiece. It sounds so modern, so fresh until this day. Ty Steph, Ty Deftones. It is a gift to overcome this situation together. I really feel the company. Hope he play some from Deftones Self Titled, another beautiful underrated masterpiece, my favorite album

[@NativeSkeleton]

Honestly is my #1 album! I love Koi No Yokan to death!

[@fredrikolsson3730]

Not "underrated" at all, it has a 86/100 score at meracritic based on 18 reviews, and also recieved the "Album of the Year" at the Revolver Golden Gods Award Show.

[@pirituflauti6094]

​@@fredrikolsson3730 All deftones records are amazing. But you see ... Gore has excellent scores, he was in excellent positions when came out, but the truth is: by the fans, is underrated. Many of they are continually claiming that they must sound the same as 20 years ago. And KNY presented a very fresh sound, a new energy, a resounding change, just like Gore in 2016 and just like Deftones ST in 2003, that album is BEAUTIFUL, and so underrated...

[@pirituflauti6094]

@@fredrikolsson3730 What 18 people say about the album does not influence anything, especially the millions of people who have followed them for two decades. All the records were well positioned when they came out, because they are the fucking deftones. I mean undervalued by people who do not understand that changes are not always in your favor.For me they are records that needed and deserved more attention.

[@fredrikolsson3730]

@@pirituflauti6094 yeah s/t is underrated for sure, my favourite deftones album. Snw is hot garbage

[@sharinglungs3226]

I’m fan of these series. Need one for Abe too! Don’t leave us drummers out.

[@MorningShotFilms]

😏

[@caloca85]

I approve

[@tingkagol]

Yeah we need abe drum playthroughs too.

[@gianboxmec]

Sergio too

[@isixiail1433]

Look forward to check once it comes out. The best drummer inthe game

[@brunofarinazzo1912]

"When girls telephone boys" has one of the most chaotic, tense and yet beautiful sequence of chords i've heard! Please do this one!

[@bashavusta]

thats my favorite album from start to finish🔥🔥🔥

[@kryzs_kornhell]

That's when Steph actually used to play guitar. He's a shadow of his former self, now.

[@Praisestothemosthigh369]

@@kryzs_kornhell chino

[@marcoderosa312]

Nothing out of place or unnecessary. Pure mastery in riffing construction.

[@northtimo666]

Indeed. No unnecessary ego wankery.

[@dcrea9416]

Except for that 8th string. I didn't see much utilization of that. All in all, Steph really is a boss riff master.

[@gerardorecinos8066]

I totally would watch all the songs if Stephen keeps doing this.

[@valpur666]

3 3a

[@tomSnoww]

THE SPELL OF MATHEMATICS PLEASEEEEEE!!!

[@curtprice9238]

Omg hell yes

[@jakebowler3678]

Agreed. It my favourite song off ohms

[@sloppysteaks5813]

This aged well!

[@vereyafrequency]

From now on, there should be a listening party virtual or otherwise every time Deftones releases a new video.

[@IceKoldKilla]

LOL

[@Wolfdragon92584]

The way he weaves a song as a spider weaves his traps out of silk. He's not a soloist or a showoff. He's a rock-solid player who created feeling, much like Keith Richards or Kevin Shields.

[@JayPlaidBatman]

Well said!

[@julienrobillard2498]

Those videos make me realise how simple - almost minimalist - are Steph Capenter's guitars in the Deftones. I mean, any real guitarist can play those songs. Though, the songs sound great and unique. It's all about songwriting, and the band dynamic.

[@andrewm9315]

They just make it all work so well, although Steph does seem to be more of the rhythm guitarist on 80% of the songs now.

[@paulohenriquexd6790]

i was watching a video about deftones , don t know if it is truth , but they put a statement , like being from stephen , and he was answering a question exactly about this , about his minimalistic playing , he said that abe is a good but not an expert Drummer , that he doenst pratce double kick in drums and more advanced stuff , he said that he would love to write more advanced riffs for the band , like going more for the trash metal side , but abe would not keep up

[@ArvindSidhu14]

I start my day here in Malaysia at 7 am. Feed my newborn daughter with her bottled milk. Watch Stephen playing this modern classic. It's going to be a good day for me and my daughter

[@andrey__shintar]

not really happy song for a child, is it?

[@savath73]

I wish these series never end.

[@LucasMoreno]

Please do entire Koi No Yokan or Self-Titled

[@NativeSkeleton]

Tempest for sure or Bloody Cape

[@RFSA180]

I just love the mimimalist styling / atmosphere

[@RedCGhost]

Please don’t stop these! The video hasn’t even premiered but I want more already 🔥🔥🔥

[@rilenixx]

RIP Chi Cheng. Always remember and never forget him.

[@indegruv]

I love the way this song breaks into the verse changes

[@deadseveredheads]

The ‘tones are an emotion. A f*cking state of mind. Transcendence.

[@bashavusta]

💯

[@junkyardwillie8320]

I’m really liking these. Hoping these stay as a Friday norm, at least for a little while. And yeah, I would really love to see Abe jamming out on his set. That would be just awesome

[@deftones_enjoyer]

This may be obvious, but watching you play is incredibly helpful for me. I am learning Deftones songs on my guitar, and I can find tabs usually, but seeing the technique is extremely valuable to learning. Thanks so much Stef!

[@micahjones7837]

Nice profile

[@nicinightbird]

Fact

[@STRANGEANATOMYBAND]

Damn, this is like a masterclass in switching time signatures.

Stephen is one of the most inspiring guitarrists to me. Is just the simplicity, the beauty, the perfect tone, just the line for every song. Amazing guy.

[@JDrumsStrums]

Koi no yokan is still one of my favorite albums by deftones

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

This is one of my favorites songs!

[@phylazen5649]

Carpenter really makes that 8 string look like a 6 string with that control.

[@Ava-lq7oj]

I literally love deftones like there my favorite

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

PLEASE do RATS!RATS!RATS! for the 15 year SNW anniversary

[@IceKoldKilla]

Yes!!!

[@franciscoribeiro6673]

YES!!

[@RedCGhost]

YESSSSS

[@sooperkid321]

FREAKING YES

[@jakebowler3678]

Agreed

[@thehollowtheHollow]

Perfect and devastating riffs to cause unique sensations. The best band in the world.

[@HugoBim]

Deftones saved my live in my darkest time. God bless you all and your familys!

[@bashavusta]

i’m obsessed with deftones. u would think after 20 years it would wane a bit but it doesn’t.

[@rethinkinc.5385]

Badass never wanes my friend.

[@FlaviaSilva-ob1hl]

Same thing with me. Been hearing Deftones almost daily since 2000.

[@legalizexit]

plsss do goon squad!!! i love koi no yokan era!

[@keithallen2979]

That chorus one of my favorite riffs ever

[@IceKoldKilla]

Stef is killing it!!!! Don't stop! 🤘👽

[@kuzniarito1542]

My fav from Koi, thank you very much!

[@rockornUA1]

a guitarist who is always as fresh as the sea breeze TOP row !!!

[@touchet4462]

I have followed these tunes for most of my life and i'm 43 now born on June 20th, the same birthday as Chino. To see those cords being played makes me see all the reactions i've made at shows slamming into all the beautiful people from all over i've met along the way through the journey. much love and respect to the whole Deftones band and RIP Chi

[@Door333]

Thank you

[@rhinocore]

After watching all of these playthroughs, can I just say how impressed I am by his economy of movement? I know Deftones music isn't the most complex stuff in the world, but his precision and the lack of anything he doesn't need to do is mindblowing to me.

[@ted__ryan]

King of Sacramento 👑

[@KB-di9uu]

My favourite track on that Album! YES!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great song, great riffs.

[@nigelgrim]

This song.. Watching Stephen play it.. It really takes me away to a cool island 🏝

[@Markson20]

MORE MORE MORE!!!

[@Driftuner]

Koi No Yokan is imo the best album in human history no joke..

[@ismaelhate1054]

More playtroughs Steph !!!!!!

[@nichellek.1393]

I wish to see Abe do a play-through of "Lovers." I've been trying to find a drum cover! I NEED IT!

[@nikkistixx9750]

I pay guitar in a Deftones cover band and this song is so fun to play. It’s such an awesome riff that Steph wrote. It’s hot this cool off time power chord single string picking pattern thingy that just makes the coolest eerie dark toned sound and really sets the mood and gives the listener in a certain vibe feeling. Just another Deftones song that the listener can feel instead of just hear.

[@johntitor4198]

My room is going to look exactly like the koi no yokan cover Deftones4Life

[@aladinsarsipeus]

i wrote these guys off after diamond eyes. it took me 10 years to appreciate this album

[@exactlywhatisaid]

i went thru a similar thing and i'm truly ashamed to say i couldn't wrap my head around White Pony when it came out and i kinda checked out on them for a long time. i still wanted it hard and fast. i was a teenager. now i look back and can truly appreciate how dope the later albums were. Koi No Yokan is incredible

[@cockyplopsnigga]

diamond eyes was dope - last two were shit

[@chairsmissing]

That tone is everything.

[@WalrusDoom]

I wanna see the Frank Delgado playthroughs

[@PurdyGood]

Such nostalgia from Winter 2012/13, where I lived and worked, what I drove, what I wore ❤️

[@cobhc182]

Awesome play through Steph!

[@sadieaurorashellfireclub4747]

The Def Tones is my "go to" band when I feel lost to reenergize. *Fanged smile.*

[@jedmarsillo]

Please don't ever stop making music🙏

[@bashavusta]

on walkers on oxygen in wheelchairs just keep going!

[@TroutLizard.]

Pls keep these coming Steph and do songs off all the albums!

[@VEK88]

Maestro 😎 eres un chingón ❤️

[@ptbempire]

Awesome to see you jump on the bandwagon with guitar playthroughs stef I'm a huge fan of you guys! #1 fav band

[@pauldemars2891]

Top 3 favorite Deftones songs ever, for me. It’s such a vibe.

[@LCRLive687]

The most firmly layed down playthroughs within the entire firmament.

[@lucasepps818]

As far as I'm concerned you are a God, Steph, and also lead guitarist of the greatest band of all time

[@evanikolaieva]

first song in my life I've heard from you guys .It was ♥ at first chord 😍

[@plagiarist316]

Cool guitar! Hi Stephen I met you when you came into my coffee shop in pdx back in 2010. You were so nice and I love DEFTONES!!!

[@bri7035]

this is one of my favorite albums it's just so amazing i love it

[@GeorgeSchiopu29]

Looks so freaking effortless! My fingers would've fallen off by the 3rd note!

[@ShymNoiz]

You probably never played a guitar

[@GeorgeSchiopu29]

@@ShymNoiz Charming... Wrong, but charming nevertheless.

[@osirisxtv]

STEPHTONE!!! 💯

[@mikeromano3001]

Love the seamless transitions to the maxx.

[@Screaminmyear]

This track and play through is 🔥 Been a fan since 95 and still get chills and amped up when i listen to the Tones.

[@CrazyKoenie]

Omg I noticed something for the first time now and I’ve listened to this a hundred times easily

[@SatanSupimpa]

I can't ignore that this man that have traveled all over the globe thinks the Earth is flat.

[@mot_wadd3441]

Yessssss 💚 maybe Stef will play 2 from each album?

[@smjames4808]

Please play something from the self-titled album!

[@SCYTHE2525]

Well i finally heard a Deftones tune that actually hooked me. Great job.

[@oleksiiliubymyi9002]

The sound is 🔥!

[@money4me20]

Such a clean well balanced song, one of my listening staples

[@digitalsea9147]

Gauze would blow my mind. Steph? Gauze dident get any rec. And it is geneous man

[@hammersmithhardman4228]

Head up would be awesome too

[@depletable]

Would be dope to see him play other songs. Even some of their really old songs pre-Adrenaline.

[@Graciolol]

Just a love song!

[@Selruil]

One of my favorites off Koi No Yokan. I play this on my Schecter C5X 5-string guitar.

[@cabox1986]

It's time for Sergio and Abe playthroughs please!!! And even sessions from Frank why not?!

[@dalebanana1956]

I really hope this continues it's so awesome. I wish they would've zoomed out more and showed more left hand technique. I want to learn!

[@Poketrainer92]

Koi no Yokan is my favourite Deftones album

[@baldrider7167]

That’s what I needed, some good Deftones! Finally

[@bryceperea2642]

Keep up the great work guys!

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

That riff is def one of my fave riffs in the entire Deftones catalog . Menacing af

[@luisaguilera9674]

Grande deftones💯 lo mejor me han ayudado desde la adolescencia hasta el día de hoy...cada tema me motiva día a dia☀️🤟🤘🎶🎵🎵🎼🎸🎸

[@Take_Down_Squad]

Best riffs

[@Chumnah]

BEST SONG EVER ! The sound on this is so perfect. Thank you very much Stephen, please do not stop doing these.

[@emanuelbrizuela9305]

Great to see them playing, I hope Abe can do it too

[@MrDanieloneill]

The most he's played in these playthroughs yet. Thank God for Chino and Abe and Frank and Chi

[@anditos.88]

Riffs Master

[@patrickgalvin4343]

SO GOOD !!!! CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM WHEN THEY COME TO BOSTON AND THEY GOT GOOD OPENING BANDS!!!!

[@xedasxedas]

I really would love to witness the creative process that lead to this kinda of "end result". Who wrote the first chords? Who build around who? Did the producing changed the initial music until the final stage of recording? How lucky are we to have the exact players....playing together. Without any of them it would be 'it'.

[@bryanlewis7255]

Loving these play throughs. My favorite band of all time. People want to say simple or whatever. Bottom line is their shit is tight as eff. Cant really be touched. And if you actually listen close enough there is a lot more than simple going on. Don’t focus on what any one person is playing. Focus on the machine at work. Tight. Another funny thing...over the years I have had read so many call outs on self titled and Saturday Night Wrist. Both beautiful records. I had the privilege of them playing Minerva live about 50 feet from my face when that record launched. I challenge you to hear a more beautiful sound. So simple. SMH!

[@mikeeclipse]

I could watch him play all day long. I would put that shit on repeat.

[@mot_wadd3441]

That fresh cut is sick

[@defmc1]

One of my favorites. Epic.

[@retrogamer41_sepiamta]

I wanna see Stephen do a guitar playthrough of Hexagram one day.

[@nicinightbird]

Fact