Deftones frontman Chino Moreno recently shared his pick for the greatest song of all time during an appearance on The AWOLNATION Podcast.<\/p>\n
The vocalist revealed that Prince\u2019s \u201cThe Beautiful Ones\u201d holds a special place in his heart. He described it as an emotional masterpiece that combines powerful vocals with beautiful instrumentation.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy favorite song of all-time would have to be \u2018The Beautiful Ones\u2019 [by] Prince,\u201d Moreno said. \u201c[It\u2019s] an emotional rollercoaster. Great vocals, music\u2019s fucking beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moreno also reflected on his first experience with the song. It came through the iconic 1984 film Purple Rain.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first time hearing it was probably when I watched the movie [Purple Rain] as a kid,\u201d he explained. \u201cSo you really get the visual of what\u2019s going on in the movie. It\u2019s a real kind of transition in the movie when Apollonia first really realizes that she\u2019s really down for Prince as opposed to Morris [Day]. But he gets her with that song and by the end, she\u2019s just like tears coming down.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Deftones singer went on to highlight specific musical elements that make the track stand out.<\/p>\n
\u201cMusically, there\u2019s so many little things that happen,\u201d he continued. \u201cI think it\u2019s maybe two thirds of way through the song and there\u2019s this keyboard, real sort of diminished keyboard that comes in in the song and it\u2019s an emotional tune, man.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moreno\u2019s appreciation for Prince\u2019s work reflects his eclectic musical tastes. These tastes have helped shape Deftones\u2019 diverse sound over the years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Beautiful Ones\u201d appears on Prince\u2019s legendary Purple Rain album. The album peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 and has been certified 13x Platinum by the RIAA. The album served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. The film co-starred Prince and Apollonia Kotero and became a commercial success that helped establish Prince as a major music and film figure.<\/p>\n
Wikipedia noted that the Purple Rain album and film are considered cultural touchstones of the 1980s. The project blended rock, funk, R&B, and pop to create a unique sound that influenced countless artists and continues to resonate with audiences today.<\/p>\n
The revelation comes as Deftones continue their own successful career trajectory. Warner Music reported that the band released their tenth studio album, \u201cprivate music,\u201d on August 22, 2025. The release marked their first in five years since \u201cOhms\u201d in 2020. The new album features a return to their signature atmospheric sound, with production by Nick Raskulinecz.<\/p>\n
Deftones have also kicked off a North American tour in support of the new album. The tour includes dates with Phantogram, IDLES, and Barbarians of California. The lead single from \u201cprivate music\u201d is \u201cMy Mind Is a Mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n
The full conversation with Chino Moreno is available on the Totally Committed podcast episode featuring the Deftones frontman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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