Old Composer REACTS to Deftones Hexagram - Metal Reaction & Reflection // The Decomposer Lounge

[@lames_jahey9734]

Chino straight up sacrificed his vocals for awhile for us

[@zachserum805]

Their self-titled album is a fucking powerhouse. I think it's definitely their hardest album, instrumentally

[@lewdvlesh]

@@zachserum805 7 Words was my jam hardcore on my way to school back in the day.

[@robdubent]

he actually had surgery on his vocal cords several years ago... I wonder why lol

[@reese308]

@@robdubent yes it actually happened right before chino doing this album which is pretty amazing

[@sprokow]

And live he still sounds exactly the same as the album. Saw them 5 years ago and was astounded by how true to the recording he sounded.

[@LemmyGibbler]

Needles and pins off the album is probably my favorite deftones tune. Side note on chino’s voice: he blew out his throat with that scream. It’s a shame because his voice is amazing. But he’s the epitome of an unhealthy scream lol

[@dongonzulman6478]

that's my favorite track of the album! The drums, the vocal trade offs, just everything about it

[@drhouses133]

+1 for Needles and pins, hope you do it some day Geebz!

[@chasm9557]

Unfortunately, a lot of good 90's and 2000's vocalists have blown their voices. Serj Tankian, Matt Heafy, M. Shadows, George Pettit are all vocalists that gave amazing screams and lost it.

[@saintjabroni]

Blew out his throat? Like specifically from the studio take on Hexagram? Source?

[@Atom-E.B.E.]

The timing is so much fun

[@teamramrod27]

Chino’s screaming in When Girls Telephone Boys is just insane.

[@kadriblabali]

probably one of my favorite jams from the tones, visceral af

[@IceKoldKilla]

But he should listen to the version edited to have Frank's keys louder. Just like how it sounds live.

[@Atom-E.B.E.]

Indeed

[@furleysbrain]

Christ I love those verses

[@uncrownedoak7777]

It just sounds so natural, his screams sound so righteous on the purest sense of that word.

[@xjpsmithx]

What makes Deftones so great is that they are their own sound. There is no one else quite like them.

[@ragismrotzrochen5776]

I really don't like them or their sound. But it is true - they are unique and I can't help but appreciate that!

[@Ok-uw3jq]

@@ragismrotzrochen5776they’re amazing

[@BricktowneMedia]

one of my favorite concert experiences was the first time I got to see Deftones live...front row, ribs right up against the bar ...this song starts, and Chino steps up onto the bar directly in our face, and proceeds to scream this entire song in our faces. It was fucking amazing.

[@jillybeangaming]

that's the dream dude... I have managed to miss Deftones like 4x due to various weird reasons... one time I didn't know I was put on the list... one time I had pneumonia, showed up late, missed their entire set... it's my dream to see deftones... I've been so incredibly disappointed to miss them time and time again. but one day.... one day...

[@IH8YH]

the amount of singers sweat and spit i have gotten in my face over the years is unmeasurable. loved every second of it hahah

[@eugenesyvokon6145]

dude, you are so lucky

[@mariomunjko4277]

Saw them live back in 2006. They've opened with "Passenger" followed by "My Own Summer" and by the end of these two songs the crowd was wild. Awesome experience.

[@BricktowneMedia]

@@IH8YH LOLOL YES! hahaha i was like, I dont even CARE Chino....SCREAM AT ME MORE! hahaha

[@MrChrislur]

"Minerva" from this album is a MUST!

[@damydreamer]

Bloody Cape too....

[@IceKoldKilla]

Yes!

[@NeXusZT]

Absofuckinglutely

[@willj.2531]

Yes to this! Talk about layering. Geebz would cream has jeans.

[@MB-ln9nv]

YES

[@richflu4774]

Yeah Chino had to alter his screaming techniques and start using inhales etc after a vocal cord injury in 2001 prior to this album. Some of the other Deftones tracks you've done are also after this injury, but naturally the vocals didn't demand that kind of performance so this might be why you haven't heard it yet. If you listen to a slightly earlier track like Around The Fur or Rickets you may hear a difference in the screaming quality, as his screaming voice was a lot clearer. Regarding Stefan's guitars, you've probably noticed but he's a big fan of using a dissonant bass note in his chords. In terms of insane screaming techniques though, you need to listen to something off Slipknot's IOWA album. Thanks.

[@aar0n357]

He's always used inhales. They were extremely unsafe tho. Safe inhale screams are those thin, non-distorted high squeals he does alot

[@jaimeecherivel2927]

Bloody Cape on this album is a hidden gem for me. I think it’s the best song on this album... in my opinion at least

[@HeffewiezenDudeGuy]

It is and the outro is one of the hardest for a Deftones song

[@Rio_whelshula_games.]

Most def

[@commodore6430]

I thought I was the only one. The contrast between melody, heaviness, and melancholy on that song is so beautiful.

[@youknow-hm7cg]

agreed x50

[@staticpiece]

Agreed.

[@FerventRebutter]

Man, I can't help but love this dude. Such a pleasant guy.

[@bruceborrett]

This album had such a huge impact and influence on my life!

[@musiklover311]

It should be a criminal offense to listen to this song and not go directly into Needles and Pins... arguably the best 1, 2 punch in their entire catalogue. I'll never forget how blown away I was when this album came out... thanks for doing this one!

[@jakup10]

Needles and Pins is probably my favorite song by them

[@nickdanger108]

I agree Needles and Pins is just epic

[@mfriend417]

Man I agree. But “when girls telephone boys” into “battle axe” is a great combo too

[@derekfletcher8934]

Agree. My favorite from this album is Anniversary Of An Uninteresting Event.

[@sicboi80]

I was just commenting this same thing. I'll never forget buying the CD and hearing those first 2 tracks for the first time.

[@KoarTCN]

Its all good Geebz. You put out content so quickly I can see why it would be easy to forget a song or two here and there. Keep it real man! Awwright!

[@apple4935]

“From the Deftones songs I’ve listened to, I haven’t heard those screaming vocals from Chino” Hooah-ha-ha-ha 😈

[@mariomunjko4277]

Thank you for your Deftones reactions. They're one of the rare bands that I keep liking all through my high school days back in the middle of 90s to this day.

[@vanilla_milkshake]

I wish I could listen to Deftones songs for the first time again like you did ;)

[@jillybeangaming]

right? I remember the goosebumps fondly. what an experience..

[@Cleve_Crudgington]

I'm still recommending Rosemary by Deftones. A great mix of spacey/dreamy and heavy.

[@onepunchflan3071]

Guaze from the same album would be a great choice too

[@BewaretheCherryWaves]

Seconded for Rosemary. One of Chinos best vocal performances and an astounding song all around.

[@Daniel-om4ce]

there’s nooooooooooooo souuuuuund

[@ThoR52]

That album seems to be one of the least popular Deftones album, but I still quite like it. That guitar tone in particular, it gets me every time, heavy as a neutron star. Something magical about drop G#.

[@Victorvonbass]

Its my favorite album. Needles and Pins is my favorite song. Wish they played it live more though. Hexagram is a banger.

[@jillybeangaming]

yeah, it's kinda weird to me because I actually quite love the album, maybe because it's kinda personal to me.

[@mfriend417]

My favorite

[@spiderboris79]

Various members of the band have said after the fact that they don't like the Self-Titled record, or think it's somehow weak or lazy. I think also a number of them were going through various personal issues and infighting at the time. Which of course is a shame but always makes for an amazing album...

[@breckbishop2085]

Deftones have been my favorite band for 20 years and they can do no wrong in my book, but this is my least favorite album of theirs. I think all of the turbulence they were going through at the time is reflected in this work. I have just always sensed some dark, heavy energy that makes it hard for me to listen to, personally.

[@BaskinWilliams]

This whole album is amazing. Chino is so theatrical with his vocals.

[@MichaelKire]

Hearing this song, I can then understand why he had to have a throat surgery at some point,

[@XistoKente]

_Moreno underwent vocal training as a precaution after severely damaging his vocal cords on the band's 2001 summer tour._ So this was actually after the fact.

[@jetthejudge]

His vocals on this album are especially messed up but it's primarily from drug use and what not as well as the after effects of his surgery.

[@FlipFlopBeater]

Just me, sitting here patiently and excitedly waiting for you to get to Around the Fur era of deftones. Around the Fur is my tippy top favorite album of all time (aside from Self-Titled) and in my soundtrack of life. I really hope you get to experience songs from there like "Lhabia", "Mascara", "Around the Fur", "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" (this song in specific- there even used to be a live version where they'd start the song with a mini-cover of "Never Let Me Down Again" by Depeche Mode and then later in the song they'd do another mini-cover of "Teclo" by PJ Harvey, and then they'd finish out the rest of the song. By far one of the coolest experiences done really well in their own style during Around the Fur era), "Lotion", "MX", or even better, the hidden track "Damone".

[@cosmofosmo]

I second this! Be Quiet and Drive and Lotion are two of my all time favourites.

[@lebourreau7177]

Brooo how do you leave out Dai The Flu lol

[@brookeellenfreeman7699]

Yay!! Hitting up my favorite band again...Happy Monday to me!! Next heavy Deftones song recommendation is Royal. Have a great week, Geebz!! P.S.(You can decompose Sextape as many times as you want) 💕

[@lucasepps818]

Royal is my favorite track on Diamond Eyes!

[@BigHess]

Always been my favourite Deftones song. Takes me to another plane every time.

[@allencarey7336]

"And the camera makes you sea sick" - CHINO

[@ryukan250]

Those intro chords are amazing. Steph Carpenter is a beast.

[@dronedruid153]

...How neat, I'm impressed... Serious way to open a masterpiece of an album.

[@gnarlyblasterboys4123]

Dude your such a bad ass. Always get chills when I hear you talk because you remind me of all music teachers in one. Amazing.

[@heytoast7129]

Royal would definitely be another one to check out from them.

[@brookeellenfreeman7699]

Yessss!!

[@noctum17]

Great insights here. Love it.

[@allencarey7336]

Abe chose to do that!! Abe is an amazing drummer in his own right!

[@lynchf1621]

Having known them closely for almost 20 years, this is Deftones best song imo and one of the greatest metal songs and openers of all time. The vocal performance is driven by the great, angry satirical lyrics targeted towards terrorism. The dumming in the chorus is no doubt made to emphasis the "Worship, pray" lyrics, which is why it follows the others.

[@royorbs3]

Great choice. This album was such a weird follow up to White Pony. Thought they would get more commercial and ‘digestible’ after the success of WP, but instead they got less imo. Great a song from a great album

[@SorooshMhs]

You should do Entombed by these guys, a true masterpiece!!

[@Michael-dj6pd]

He does this kind of vocal perfomance on the first 2 albums, it's quite amazing he's been able to do it for so long.

[@scottmatznick3140]

It's those gummies, buddy 😂

[@dclarkmusic]

This album gets overlooked too often in their catalogue. There’s very little heavy music (if any) I’ve ever heard that sounds quite like this.

[@staceyneedscoffee]

Any Deftones song: exists Me: goosebumps from start to finish

[@dalianmoya]

every time

[@vinylmonkeyTHFC]

EROS

[@NARISHMA42]

This album is a masterclass of engineering and mixing. Battle-Axe is totally something you'd enjoy dcomposing.

[@readysetpanic]

Their self-titled album had the unenviable task of following up White Pony but there's some solid tracks on there, Battle Axe being one of my favourites.

[@audreyayers6534]

this is my favorite deftones song and I am so happy you got to it :)

[@ZAXDJ]

Too many gummy bears my friend, happens to the best of us haha 😅

[@valk4869]

Please react to Hole In The Earth, Beware or Cherry Waves next Geebz! Anything from Saturday Night Wrist really, it is their dreamiest and most ethereal album.

[@sunhammer420]

I think that description goes to Gore

[@valk4869]

@@sunhammer420 Except Gore is their worst album.

[@HeffewiezenDudeGuy]

Oooof, Gore, still trying to forget that album. I own all of them and sometimes will listen them from 1 to 9 ( including B sides a and rarities). I will always listen to 3-4 songs over again (CD in my car). Gore, one play through each time, and its out of my player. There is not one song that stands out for me, maybe geometric headdress or Rubicon but I'm reaching on those. Glad OHMS came out and killed it.

[@IAMSEYMOURMUSIC]

Definitely one of the most clever lyrics writing from him

[@PhusionBlues]

But you can't hear the lyrics

[@CJ-hn1vr]

@@PhusionBlues Don’t need to “hear” the lyrics. We know them and read them and can relate them to the sound we hear, delivering the meaning.

[@saintjabroni]

@@CJ-hn1vr What is Hexagram about?

[@CJ-hn1vr]

@@saintjabroni There’s not a definitive take from the band itself, but I take it to be about suicide bombing.

[@MYNAMACHEF]

@@saintjabroni Being in the middle of a terrorist attack pretty much

[@jeffreyvanhouten1239]

This album has some of the best sounding drums recorded. The kick is so punching and full, and the snare is so tight and cracking like a 2x4 smacking you in the face.

[@captainacab1312]

blessing us with 2 deftones reactions! thanks geebz. ive suggested it a few times but you should do caviar by dance gavin dance, it features chino in it. its a different singer from the first reaction you did but hes just as talented. very good song. also would suggest aqueous transmission by incubus, i think you specifically would have a lot of fun breaking that song down, lots of neat engineering nuances. have a good monday!

[@jamiewoodard4293]

Definitely gotta do be quiet and drive, sickest deftones song

[@jasonknotts1854]

Hell yeah. That and My Own Summer.

[@Michael-dj6pd]

and Around the fur too, actually I've noticed that the song with the same title as the album is always a must listen.

[@lambofmetallica]

I love how physically attached you get to the music you listen to. You allow the music to take complete control and you move with it in your own way. It's refreshing and inspiring, and the world needs more people to take an objective listen to music like you do. Respect brother

[@aaronpotton2641]

We need you to do Elite Rosemary Youv seen the butcher This place is death Tempest Leathers Obviously all by Deftones 🙏🤘

[@nhgc5332]

I don’t care too much for their stuff past Diamond Eyes, but Leathers and Tempest are chefs kiss 😚👌🏽

[@jasonknotts1854]

How do you not have Bored, 7 Words, Engine No. 9, Change In The House Of Flies or Pink Maggot on this list????????

[@cassieblack1776]

Deftones instantly evokes such an emotional response instantly from me

[@IceKoldKilla]

I love that you did this song. You helped me understand the making of it and I've been a huge Deftones fan for ages. This album is one of my favorites of theirs. So raw, visceral, heavy and yet still has melody throughout the album. The cover represents the sound so well. Hands down my favorite Deftones album cover. Thanks again and can't wait for more Deftones, Tool and Meshuggah! Animals As Leaders one day?

[@Victorvonbass]

I've seen them 6 times. Favorite album. Needles and Pins is my favorite song off this album. So many good riffs on this album. Battle Axe, Telephone, Bloody Cape, Minerva. You love to see it. RIP Chi. I miss you dude.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Me too... and I have Chi autograph

[@alyciaholloway2151]

Love this band!

[@joshuanewey2583]

This song is AMAZING live.

[@MYNAMACHEF]

I love the time signature of this song It makes me feel like I'm on a carousel or in a panicked crowd. I also love the structure; after the second "worship, pray" refrain, a new verse is introduced. Then instead of the refrain we're given a quiet bridge, and then the last verse again, giving a sense of repetition and finality. It implies tragedy happening again, hence "its the same sound"

[@jwanderson108]

Check out the band Hum!

[@opethium647]

Definitely! Maybe also the band called 'Nothing' ?

[@przemek120281]

Seems boring

[@Xeroforte]

@@przemek120281 maybe if you're boring

[@przemek120281]

@@Xeroforte it doesn't work for me. That's all. Don't feel offended just because I don't like. Don't attack person, attack argument.

[@pagewagley4743]

Sick, love this album. When Girls Telephone Boys wrecked my face on my first listen. Wait until you hear Chino do his inhale scream.

[@mikeylikesit2675]

The bridge on that track is some of the best music Deftones ever made.

[@jakeparker6610]

One of the best opening tracks to an album ever. Absolutely brutal track that really sets the dark mood for the album. What a band

[@SaucePUMP]

One of my favorites by them. Keep doing what you're doing! Love your vids.

[@cowsdotricks]

Great song choice! Deftones baby!!!

[@ronaldcordova4210]

I seen them play this song in concert and the mosh pit went WILD!!!!!

[@tention6823]

I appreciate the review. Most composers would listen to a little bit of the song and say its just noise and dismiss it as such. Thanks for really taking an interest in the genre, these guys were my go to in high school.

[@antdujar]

I always listen to this track heavy during spring and summertime. Just a great song for those seasons.

[@partin25]

THANK YOU!!!!! This is my all time favorite Deftones song. I recommend this song in another comment section. So stoked to watch this!

[@PrimalNote]

The kick and snare are always a highlight on any Deftones track! Now, for something completely different, I'd love to see you do a breakdown of "John L" by Black Midi!

[@mikabass]

Whats pretty awesome is the guitar player stephen carpenter during this album tour cycle had a guitar pattern matching your hat

[@sonidorabbioso]

brother your knowledge is light to discover new flavors. greetings from Argentina

[@Clearingthepathtoascend]

This album has some real Deftones gems.

[@jillybeangaming]

lol, you're a hoot. happy to have more Deftones. :p edit: I associate this album with a very particular time in my life... I must have listened to this song 1000+ times the summer after junior year of high school... such an incredible album, imo.

[@sicboi80]

I remember buying this album in high school and immediately loving this first track, and then into Needles and Pins on the second track.

[@ernestomuyalemoujalli5314]

Time for "Battle-Axe" and "Geometric Headdress"

[@sofubisamurai]

@@MostlyLost it’s a great song

[@HeffewiezenDudeGuy]

I like the guitar groove on it. The question should be, does anyone really listen to he Gore album? That's a hard pass for me.

[@1949bug]

Geebs ......listening to Deftones stoked is the only way! Great video man 🙏 Anything off of the first three albums 👌 oh and Rosemary please!

[@erikmetalhead9191]

You know its this spirit you deliver that makes your channel outstanding. At least the half of the songs you did i enjoyed before your dissection but know i appreciate all of them. Youre awesome

[@CnoacdeTara]

The first time I listened this amazing song I thought that it was the Deftones' version of punk and still do, the most sofisticated punk I have ever listened

[@simonepayne]

This song is a punch in my face! Makes me want to scream as loud as possible

[@RustinChole]

Favorite deftones song/album right there

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

Same album: When Girls Telephone Boys, Deathblow, Needles and Pins chino has some of the most unique screams in music. it sounds so demonic.... some good heavy deftones songs are Elite, aforementioned WGTB, Rats, This Link is Dead

[@Audard]

He swallows the mic and they turn it up. It's not as unique as most people think. Watch them live and you will learn what is real and what is digital.

[@sludgerat666]

@@Audard gotta keep in mind they are in studio nice and comfortable while a concert consists of a full hour if not more of singing. That shit is hard to do

[@davidgedlinskeiii6421]

My favorite deftones album ever!!!! So many memories driving around West Lafayette, IN blasting this album in my mini van singing with friends!

[@bearcub710]

I was hoping to see this one as it's one of my favorite Deftones tracks and it's just so intense and crazy with the performance and insane engineering. Thanks for continuing to react to all my favorite stuff lol. Awwwwwright

[@noahspizza4003]

That Dual Clean/Dirtier Clean tone going on with the guitar is live! His signature guitars are often packed with a very interesting pickup or two that he designed with ESP. Although I'm sure that intro is doubled as well. Love all the Deftones reactions!

[@ShonnDaylee]

Aloha from Seattle! Finally!!!! This is possibly my all time favourite Deftones song. So raw, and full of energy. Much love, brother.

[@Lancelot30]

If you do Oceansize - Trail of Fire, you won’t regret it. It’s one of the best build ups in rock music.

[@lov3977]

Literally no "reaction" channel on youtube has ever touched Oceansize, I feel bad for people who don't know they existed. ( although personally I wish someone Like Geebz would do the Drag the 'Nal / Dead Dogs an' All Sorts / As the Smoke Clears trifecta, literally some of the best music ever written. ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6DVlqh7abKYn5o

[@Lancelot30]

@@lov3977 “The best music ever written” You can say this about any Oceansize song lol.

[@Lancelot30]

It’s insane how underrated they are. They should be just as big as TOOL imo.

[@lov3977]

@@Lancelot30 - Couldn't agree more, saw them six times, met them twice, I'd kill to just see them just one, more, time... Superfluous to Requirements is also a masterpiece.. .__.

[@Lancelot30]

@@lov3977 I’m currently obsessed with Silent/Transparent at the moment. That track is extremely well written. I always go through phases of Oceansize songs and which ones I come back to regularly. It’s an absolute gold mine of a discography and my favorite changes every week.

[@noumangul2221]

Geebz ❤

[@charliecharlie2960]

This album came out the summer I was doing a semester in Tokyo. It has an emotional attachment.

[@ridiculousedtollett6120]

For a while this song was my alarm in the morning. Had an alarm clock that would play whatever CD you had in and this is the first track on the album. Worked every time, and I always woke up in a good mood.

[@michaelgafford4754]

Pins and needles is a grate track from this album

[@edcummings2379]

Rosemary

[@LorriSanga]

I haven't heard this in years...amazing. Thanks you for the recap, great video.

[@RobbieAudet]

Just bought a Key of Geebz mug so I can have my coffee in it when watching these vids! Brings me much joy to be able to support you. Aloha!

[@aaronyoung7242]

Hey dude, thanks for not saying it’s all just noise and recognizing the talent these guys have!!!!!!!!

[@Raksasa187]

you are so awesome! Always a joy to watch your videos and especially when your doing Deftones! This album remains my favorite of them...its so raw!

[@Kayde311]

My favorite live song by Deftones! Great breakdown!

[@mikuchan8798]

I’m always here for Deftones! You should listen to Hole in the Earth next

[@askingdads1810]

These guys are my favorite band ❤ thank you for this. Instant follow here

[@T00L13]

Great video and breakdown as usual Geebz! just checked Spotify and i can see the Playback options for "Seek forward" with keys "Shift+Right Arrow" and "Seek backward" with keys "Shift+Left Arrow", see if that works. Looking forward to some Sleep Token and/or Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster videos. Aaawright...

[@alexmacdonald921]

The first deftones album I heard in its entirety. Hearing this intro takes me right back to that

[@erickflores9154]

Great honest as always Deftones reactions .my favorite band in the whole wide world ...and tool those two ..are all I listen to ,...like ever lol

[@christomlin6966]

You gotta try their song Minerva. It has a particularly huge sound. I still refer to it as the loudest thing I've ever heard.

[@haldenmunk5022]

Deftones- Battle Axe.

[@michaelterry1447]

Thanks dude!! Keep on rockin!! 🤓

[@boplax123]

Now this is a reaction channel I can dig. Everyone else just listens to the songs and says "ah that's cool" without really adding any insights.

[@zombiemontage]

More deftones! Never not enough deftones

[@the_gone_boy5910]

Thanks so much this made my day man you're the best