Jonah Matranga's cover of Deftones' "Guest"

[ruinfix]

I'm commissioning Jonah (you know, the Unique Recordings thing he does) to cover Deftones' demo "Guest". This is how it went down.

Last month, Jonah played a show in Brisbane/Australia. My girlfriend and I were at the venue, waiting for it to open, when she saw Jonah in an internet cafe next door. We popped in to say hi, and I gave Jonah my band's demo, as well as the Deftones' demo song on a USB stick. I asked him if could possibly ask Chino (since they're buddies) for the lyrics because the ones online are most likely not 100% correct, and Jonah said: "I'm sure Chino wouldn't remember. He was probably high when he wrote that song. I'll just come up with my own words." He was funny and a sweet guy. He even tracked my girlfriend and I down at the gig to give us shirts.

Anyway, I am thinking of slowly getting Jonah to cover all of the 'Tones old demos (not all at once), and link them here on the forum. Maybe he will ask Chino for the lyrics, or maybe by him doing them, and them circulating online, the Deftones might get inspired to re-make them. That's my fantasy.

I shall keep you all updated.

[dictatesofreason]

word.

[x Rx King x]

That would most definitely be the kitty's titties. Thanks dude!

[DeftonesNZ]

I don't know who that is but isn't guest the same song as Gift that song always reminded me of lion king for some reason lol

[slyartwork]

Good idea! Jonah is cool as hell.

[deftoner664]

This is so fucking awesome! Jonah is a very down to earth guy. I was just listening to Guest last night.. That song just puts me in a great mood, I love it. Roughly how long do you think it will take him to finish it? did he say he would keep in contact with you?

[scatterbrain]

Why that's a awesome fantasy.would be awesome to hear a bumble d and hop burg hop cover.I don't know who that is,but if he came through with that,id be speechless.
EDIT:wait,isn't that guy from far who far who played on savory?awesome

[slyartwork]

yes he is. he doesn't see chino that much though and I think it's a little awkward if he would have to ask chino for lyrics to those songs. Chino probably won't even know/remember them after all these years. Yet, the idea is very cool.

[ruinfix]

This is so fucking awesome! Jonah is a very down to earth guy. I was just listening to Guest last night.. That song just puts me in a great mood, I love it. Roughly how long do you think it will take him to finish it? did he say he would keep in contact with you?

Yeah, we've been sending emails back and forth about it. He has quoted me, and I am in process of saving up for it. I'll share it on here once its recorded.

[downtownpony]

damn. I don't know why Jonah would want to spend so much time covering someone else s material.

[dictatesofreason]

$$$$$$

[deftoner664]

Here is my take on Chino's lyrics in this song... I know they are not all right. Give it a listen and see for yourself !

Guest

Ooo girl I try
But you cant say I didn't , sure
I wait at night, I smile and I try Ooohh
Try to believe her when she says "I'll never love again"
I wave my head in shame, In memories and more!

This love! I share, I share  here with you.
Broken ! (Warn her! Warn her!)? * Not sure about that part*

Dear stay (with me?), I'm born again.
I (maybe?)
Feelin' Stuck
Into my shadow pointing towards
I'll wave my head in shame, In memories I (borrowed?)

This Love! I share, I share here with you. Broken! Warn her warn her?
Stop sittin' and passing on everthing that i'd ever do, it's my world too.
I crave the temptress right in her
tell again.

This Love! I share, I share here with you.
Broken! warn her! warn her! Oooo
*some unaudible vocals around the 3:50 mark* (I do hear chino say, "I will be fine.See me sail high, in my head")
Stop sitting and passing on everything that i'd ever do, it's my world too!
My planes are intact right in with her WOOoOoOhooo
(I need some time to let her go!x2)
It's allllright! It's alllright!

[deftoner664]

Well, based on a quick google search of these lyrics I posted below show that I was off on alot of the lyrics. However, considering the quality of Chino's vocals they can be open for interpretation, and as far as the lyrics on the net, they may not be official( just fan interpretations). So I think Jonah has quite the options in regard to lyrical choice.

Oh, I try
They can't say I didn't try
I waited by a small child
Oh, Tried to leave her
When she says I'll never love again
I wave my head in shame
In memories
And more

This love, I share
I share it, with you
Drunken
Water, Water

Please stay
I wanna love again
Only
Feeling stuck
Into my shallow public choice
I wave my head in shame
In memories
What for?

This love, I share
I share it, with you
Drunken
Water, Water

Stop sittin' and passin' on everything that I'd ever do
It's not worth to, yeah

I paid the chance rest by you
Oh, tell again

This love, I share
I share it, with you
Drunken
Water, Water
Oh

Stop sittin and passin on everything that I'd ever do
It's not worth to

I made the chance right by you
Oh.. Oh Oh!!
So tired of lettin go
So tired of lettin go and check
So tired of lettin go
I'm so tired
It's so alright
Alright

[snw9]

To hear this will be golden

[Robotsatemygrandma]

God damn! This song brings back memories!!! It'z SOOOOOooooooooooo goooooooooooddd. lol

[ruinfix]

Well, based on a quick google search of these lyrics I posted below show that I was off on alot of the lyrics. However, considering the quality of Chino's vocals they can be open for interpretation, and as far as the lyrics on the net, they may not be official( just fan interpretations). So I think Jonah has quite the options in regard to lyrical choice.

Yeah, I've seen these lyrics slowly change throughout the years. But like you said, these are fans interpretations, and not transcribed from the demo's cassette sleeve or whatever. I'm sure Jonah will put his own spin on it. Hopefully, it will be recorded by the end of October (which is when I'll have some free cash).

[punkflop01]

Isn't he releasing an album of covers, which includes Be Quiet & Drive?

[slyartwork]

Not sure, he has released a cover album in 2009 but BQAD is not on it....

[Vesanic]

One of my favorite songs from that era. The only song (except the DE and KNY stuff) that sounds uplifting to me BUT still in a bitter Deftones way.

[Jacob]

great idea. too good a song to be wasted. always thought they should re-record it or something.