"Digital Bath" is a song by the American

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. The song was released as a promotional single from their third studio album, '' White Pony''.

Sound and meaning

"Digital Bath" features a variety of effects and sampling. The verse is composed of echoed guitar chords and soothing, whispered vocals. The song also features a high vocal pitch from

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virtually unheard in other Deftones material. Moreno stated that despite the "prettiness" of the song, it's actually about "electrocuting a girl in a bathtub".

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by Andrew Bennett. The video features live footage of the band intercut with segments of a woman entering a bathtub and the band performing at a rehearsal space. "Digital Bath" was performed live on ''

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Cover versions

English

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Appearances in other media

* On the 2001 horror movie '' Soul Survivors'', played over the end credits. * On the compilation album ''

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Charts

References

{{Authority control 2000 songs 2000 singles Deftones songs Maverick Records singles Song recordings produced by Terry Date Songs written by Stephen Carpenter Songs written by Chi Cheng (musician) Songs written by Abe Cunningham Songs written by Chino Moreno Songs written by Frank Delgado (American musician)