Vocal ANALYSIS of System Of A Down's Serj with FIRE in his throat! "Toxicity" full analysis!!!

Подписаться 1,7 млн

Просмотров 2,5 млн

50% 1

I love Serj Tankian's vocals. It's an understatement how impressed at the technical prowess he employed when listening to "Aerials" and again here with "Toxicity". The message of this song I feel, having lived in Los Angeles and considering it my home-base. It's a very interesting parallel in relation to over places I've lived throughout my career. I cannot wait to continue to dig deeper into System Of A Down's catalogue!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to System Of A Down performingh "Toxicity" for the very first time.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Performed by System Of A Down - Words and Music by Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions. Here's the link: • System Of A Down - Tox...
Show SOAD some love: / @systemofadown
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WE HAVE MERCH! Check-out the full line-up here: thecharismaticmerch.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎧 Elizabeth’s favorite headphones 🎧 : imp.i114863.net/zayoEM
Music Gear Questions? 🎤 See my list of recommendations: imp.i114863.net/yRyGoV
WANT MY CHAIR? I don’t blame you…and here’s a link to make it even sweeter:
secretlab.co/?rfsn=4692958.b2...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎙️Podcast: thecharismaticvoice.com/podcast/
🌐Website: thecharismaticvoice.com
📸Instagram: / thecharismaticvoice
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Patreon: / thecharismaticvoice
📺Twitch: / thecharismaticvoice
📰Our FREE Newsletter: eepurl.com/gz7Z_z
-------------------------------------COURSES------------------------------------------
🎵MUSIC APPRECIATION COURSE🎵
Want to understand how to listen to and appreciate music more? My Music Appreciation course is now live. Take a look at thecharismaticvoice.com
🎶DEMYSTIFYING SINGING🎶
My intensive 7-week course on vocal foundations includes weekly group sessions and private lessons. Learn more at thecharismaticvoice.com.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We have a sister channel: THE SINGING HOLE. Join us there to examine how ordinary creatures create extraordinary sounds. / @thesinginghole
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#systemofadown #Reaction #TheCharismaticVoice
-------------

Опубликовано:

23 июн 2022

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 9 тыс.

@TheCharismaticVoice Год назад

We just released merchandise! Check out the full line-up here: thecharismaticmerch.com

@theadsstudio5060 Год назад

Please do one analysis of their live performance one old and one new and talk about the difference I would love to see your input on it as it has changed quite alot.

@walidromdhane6156 Год назад

there is many rock voices very charismatics and unique like James LaBrie (dream theater) , Jeff Martin (the tea party)

@adityapalve2255 Год назад

please react to next song of system of down (this cocain make me feel i like the song)

@mac88412 Год назад

If there’s one more so g you can do of System of a Down please do spiders. It’s probably their greatest song imo, and the wide range of vocal techniques he uses is just insane.

@tylersparacino598 Год назад

Please please do a review on Rainbow Kitten Suprise. Their best is devil like me, first class and cocaine jeasus

@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin Год назад

Seeing not just a grown woman, but a professional singer, fangirling so hard over Serj is pretty heart warming.

@floppyseizure8615 Год назад

She was nearly having an orgasm at multiple points. I love it. That’s a good sign that the music is good.

@William_Green_252 Год назад

And hott as well I might add

@Dubtee Год назад

Can't agree more

@danwallace2904 Год назад

i think she came at the end 😆

@Bikadra Год назад

Much talk

@TheArchangel911 Год назад

the whole album is a masterpiece. One of the most iconic bands of their time.

@innosanto Год назад

Of all time. There are not that many bands with similar general popularity by many different fan subgroups within rock n metal.

@thereturnofdarthcaedus Год назад

i use to get hated on on aol chatrooms just because i listened to system of down metallica megadeth slayer korn anthrax exodus slipknot stone sour murderdolls and more

@dqmachine2624 Год назад

Without a doubt!

@chrisf_yt Год назад

Bounce! pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo

@thereturnofdarthcaedus Год назад

@@chrisf_yt besides system of a down what other bands do you like

@andrewbledsoe131 Год назад

I love how much you love Serj's voice because he's so unique. Also the drummer is f*cking UH-mazing

@josuevilllamunoz7924 Год назад

John Dolmayan is a underrated drummer

@Bikadra Год назад

@@josuevilllamunoz7924 ik

@tim.noonan Год назад

@@josuevilllamunoz7924 no he’s not. He’s really not that great.

@squidward8125 Год назад

@@tim.noonan cry about it

@myusernameisthisduh Год назад

@@tim.noonan Are you a drummer?

@Lymelady08 Год назад

As someone who is also Armenian, I love hearing his use of Armenian folk music techniques. It keeps the tradition alive a living on.

@bogoljubdjordjevic7528 11 месяцев назад

I never listen nArmenian folk is it much different from Serbian?

@LexElDeLosSubtitulos 10 месяцев назад

@@bogoljubdjordjevic7528 They are quite different. They are two countries very separated from each other, and with very different cultures

@xyphaan 9 месяцев назад

@@bogoljubdjordjevic7528 just checked with google maps out of boredom. Armenia and Serbia are a little over 1000 miles away from each other. I based these measurements from the closest borders to each other. Crossing over 700 miles over the black sea.

@kojbo 8 месяцев назад

@@bogoljubdjordjevic7528i think you noticed the simmilarities because our priests use the same singing techniques. I think serj must have been in the church quire or studied to become a priest or something.

@mushedits 7 месяцев назад

Hye For life ;)

@brianmorrow5350 Год назад

"What do you own, the world? How do you own disorder?" One of my all-time favorite lines........

@moosesnWoop Год назад

we need a resurgence - the people need it, especially these days.

@onefreebird1 Год назад

Yesssss

@siddsingh5139 Год назад

And then there came entropy

@shanereiter2542 Год назад

@@moosesnWoop a re-serj-ence lol

@jaconova Год назад

@@moosesnWoop It will happen.

@lossow1 Год назад

You definitely need to listen to their song "Chop Suey" - soma amazing vocal play in that one, and fascinating lyrics and theme.

@MRZWAGLI Год назад

that or B.Y.O.B.

@Blackard84 Год назад

You can't do analysis of SOAD without doing Chop Suey or BYOB...

@ShadowsDragoon Год назад

I wholeheartedly agree. Chop Suey is amazing and B.Y.O.B is up there with it. But then again, you could put all their music on one playlist, hit random at any point and land on an amazing song.

@blockbertus Год назад

@@ShadowsDragoon very well put!

@juniorlinkomario6297 Год назад

Don't scare her. hehehehe

@johnbarton1690 Год назад

I love how she is professional enough to recognize and appreciate clear talent when she hears it

@randymarsh3582 Год назад

She looks to excited to be considered “professional” it looks forced

@andrewbledsoe131 Год назад

Special shirts made it's hard to deny the talent that's in system of a down

@fatbastard6399 Год назад

@@randymarsh3582 Your opinion. You don't know for sure.

@randymarsh3582 Год назад

I don’t think anyone could know for sure if she is being professional

@dekai7992 Год назад

@@randymarsh3582 Her analysing vocal techniques is the professional part.

@athanasiospastalatzis4999 Год назад

The song is according to them, talking about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The energy of the song and the seemingly random lyrics depict the chaos in the mind of someone with ADHD and all the distractions we face. "Somewhere between the sacred silence (a divine nonexistent stillness of thought/noise) and sleep, disorder x3" describing that all waking hours are disorder. I hope that helps listening to the song in a new light.

@nicolaspicard1501 Год назад

Sacred silence might be death, and disorder ( you own the world ? How do you own disorder ? ) might be all the awake and alive time outside sleepy state and other flashlight reveries imo

@trishap.6931 Год назад

I never knew that. Already loved it for years, and knowing that makes me love it even more bc I relate. ❤

@bigdaddy2429 Год назад

IF you have mental disorder of any kind you indentify some confort in their songs right away for some reason

@vampirelogan Год назад

@@trishap.6931 Oh yes, same here. I instinctively love SOAD and this just makes me understand why. And the sacred silence of sleep is so hard to come by with my tinnitus, ADHD and just having a hard time shutting off my mind!

@michaelcook6483 Год назад

@@nicolaspicard1501 Conversion, software versión 7.0 (Today music is used to bring ideas to the people softly/to upload people with knowledge without them realizing it [instead of converting people with violence as in the past] to convert them into good people. 7 is the number of God.) Looking at life through the eyes of a tire hub. (Like a Rolling Stone-- wandering through life without having the conviction to build upon the stable foundation of Jesús's teachings, life will have a swirling chaotic appearance.) Eating seeds is a pass-time activity. (The many temptations and traps set for us are meant to weed-out weaker peoples' offspring from the population.) The toxicity of our city. (The evil which constantly grows among populations as random genetic mutations create disfunctional people and hedonism corrupts people in times of peace and prosperity. ) More wood for their fires, loud neighbors. (Another metaphor for the slow-motion genocide used to guide population growth. Loud neighbors being bad people, especially those who fight with their own families. Neighbors referring to the fact that we all share this planet.) Flashlight reveries... (Revering/worshipping/paying attention to an artificial light source such as fame, wealth, ideology rather than worshipping The Sun/The Son of God.) ...caught in the headlights of a truck. (A death sentence for those distracted by flashing lights.) You, how do you own the world? (How is it possible to control the population in such a way as to create peace and prosperity, while also protecting the planet and colonizing space?) How do you own disorder? (How can someone convert the population to follow Jesus when people are rebellious and their random genetic mutations cause them to slowly become useless without some type of selective pressure to guide their evolution?) Sacred Silence (Perfect Order. Those who have acheived economic liberation and moral enlightenment become crystalized, as their desire for sex and adventure disappears, and they hide themselves away from the people as to not create jealousy nor spread their crystalization.) Sleep (The darkness of the absolute chaos of nature without any conscious beings.) Now, somewhere between the Sacred Silence and Sleep. (Humanity today--the place between the perfect order of The Illuminated Ones and the Absolute Chaos of Nature. ☯️ The place where the action happens, sex/reproduction, adventure/discovery. The place where new forms of being are born and rise.) Disorder. (The purposeful introduction of Chaos to balance out Humanities natural inclination to Order our world. The balance between Chaos and Order.) When I became The Sun.... (When I achieved the enlightenment and wealth which put me above humanity and made me a true source of illumination for them. When i became a Son of God/an embassador for the growth of the consciousness of The Universe through human evolution.) ...I shone life into the man's hearts. (I illuminated/I converted softly. I showed people how to awaken their spirits so they would create technologies and families and mass movements which grow humanity's glory.).

@gordie225 Год назад

Serj's voice is great, there's no denying that, but the drums are what makes "Toxicity" so brilliant!

@JKG_Brandon Год назад

The Greatest steering wheel drum along song I've ever heard

@goranh624 Год назад

nah..it's the combination

@gregd5569 Год назад

This tune was always about drums for me. The snare sound is fantastic and every 4th bar in the verse there is a slightly longer pause between the final snare and bass drum hits of the fraze. I adore that tiny detail. Drum covers on YT miss it or embellish the beat in their own way ruining it in my eyes. This beat is so perfect it needs to be played like on the recording.

@vidiot5533 Год назад

SOAD's drummer is what makes me want to buy a drum kit and learn to play. I grew up playing Chop Suey on Rockband's drumset, and that beat is still to this day stuck in my head.

@jerseybultaoreune6107 Год назад

💯

@bradsimpson9396 Год назад

“Spiders” is a fantastic song that shows off Serj’s vocal talent

@Doom1491 Год назад

Spiders and Holy Mountains are absolute favorite soad songs, hope she picks it

@TheHeadlessMusician Год назад

I really hope she does Spiders - one of my favorites, especially because of Serj's scream around the 3 minute mark, as well as that somewhat weird shift in the tone after the solo. I'd love her to do "Lost in Hollywood" too, so she can dive into Daron's vocals as well.

@obviouslyblack Год назад

spiders is amazing

@benmerk4086 Год назад

@@Doom1491 Those two are one's that capture sooo much. My absolute recommends as well. Not the best for analysis, but I always recommend P.L.U.C.K. as it had really solid harmonies between Daron and Serj, and it was the song that enlightened me about the Armenian genocide.

@sythazz7164 Год назад

And A.T.W.A

@BrokenWingman Год назад

There are few greater joys in life; than seeing someone else fall in love with music you also love. 😊 Serj is a magician. His voice is one of a kind.

@bogdana7304 11 месяцев назад

facts

@amandakennedy6348 4 месяца назад

❤ 💯 ❤

@goodtimegreg9434 Год назад

What I like is that you didn’t just break down Serg’s incredible vocal technique, you broke down the design perfection of this song. The double pattern overlay is just one of the brilliant things they do. Another is the riff /drum pauses. Beautiful song design.

@tristanmelling410 Год назад

“Spiders” has one of the most emotionally charged growl/yells I have ever heard. It’s as gut wrenching as it is beautiful. Serj is a craftsman

@robbyolmstead770 Год назад

he is

@Hankthespank Год назад

Havent heard spiders in so long.

@kylelee1911 Год назад

spiders is probably my favorite song

@DiegoGarcia-rk4kp Год назад

OMG YESSSS THAT VOCAL PERFORMANCE BY SERJ IS GODLIKE

@lunarblueberry1669 Год назад

I think I've cried while listening to spiders. One of my all time favorite songs ❤️

@tobiasschroders8655 Год назад

I saw them at a festival once where their set started late and as they reached midnight the event decided to switch of their power as they ignored stop signs. Serj kept singing and the whole crowd jumped in until the event managers noted that they wouldn't stop even without power, so they switched it back on and they went for another 30 minutes. It was great.

@franzi9750 Год назад

Where was that? Sounds great

@tobiasmeerdink5023 Год назад

oh nice, another Tobias. and one with great taste in music

@tobiasschroders8655 Год назад

@@franzi9750 It was at the Hurricane Festival

@MoDeegroes 10 месяцев назад

17:13 - omg, her giggle there is such a joy to watch. It's just her pure appreciation & enjoyment for watching a masterful composition of vocals and musicianship. ❤

@elielquiaro2789 10 месяцев назад

I'm here to see reaction to a song... The reaction 😏

@ThatOneWeirdFlex 7 месяцев назад

That aint what that is chief

@danielevan823 3 месяца назад

She’s adorable isn’t she?

@mcbrite Год назад

That is one of things I love about SOAD: They have TWO amazing vocalists that couldn't be more different and interesting each. I love music that's really hard, but at the same time is beautiful, melodic and complex!

@unknownentity9468 Год назад

Serj and Daron’s harmonies sound like heaven on earth

@katinamcguirk9639 4 месяца назад

I love Daron's voice as well

@whoaskedyoutolookatthis 3 месяца назад

And what sucks is that they are also pretty different in real life too, so they clash a lot. You can hear both of their "bands" (well serj just went solo) and you can see the two differences in style, and even if they are great, the mashing of the two is what makes soad complete perfection. Like everytime I hear scars or serj's solo stuff, it's like im missing SOMETHING (even if they are 10/10!! cant stop praising them lol)

@alexglobal8395 Год назад

Their song “Question!” Really shows off his voice, and I think it’s a song you would really enjoy.

@rogermortis6583 Год назад

She'd reeeeeally appreciate the harmonies on that one as well as the video itself, easily my favorite song from them.

@kapohimura8721 Год назад

One of their best songs for sure

@kapowmagicmarker Год назад

yes, please!

@Zaktallica13 Год назад

Hard agree, she would love it!

@clarissasabinomarconi5563 Год назад

Yes!! I'll suggest the same!! Amazing song, love it

@slightlypurple3607 Год назад

Honestly, I'd pay just to hear you talk about the end minute of "Chop Suey!" Serj's vocals on the entirety of that song and album were just impeccable

@darksynth0 Год назад

true, Chop Suey would be amazing

@hatch7482 Год назад

Chop Suey should definitely be next.

@JenniferinIllinois Год назад

This this this. Yes!!!!!

@zackgeldhof1206 Год назад

YES, a classic!

@tylerdaigle1276 Год назад

I need a Chop Suey break down for sure

@Sirkento Год назад

I used to think I loved music, but I think I have met someone who actually loves music LOL it is amazing to listen to you reacting to all of this

@tonyfro23 Год назад

Every word you said

@LiberalsArePoop Год назад

Her analysis makes me love some of these songs even more than I originally did.

@billygoatguy3960 Год назад

i mean dont discount your experiences, she just has enough technical experience and diction to be able to describe it in minute detail.

@Frippism Месяц назад

loving song does not mean you need to understand technicality of songs

@Sirkento Месяц назад

@@Frippism it's her reactions to the songs that I'm referring to, not her technical competency

@thefakefrydryce6304 Год назад

I understand she’s a vocalist but can we just talk about how phenomenal John is. Those fills for the chorus is nothing complex but really drives the song in an interesting way. I’ve spent a month learning this song when I first picked up the sticks and to this day it’s still a ton of fun to play.

@chrismartain3306 8 месяцев назад

It's funny, I've read a number of comments about how John and Shavo aren't amazingly technical, and there is nothing outstanding about what they do. But the songs they produce are amazing, and that's all that counts really.

@tylerbuckner3750 Год назад

Elizabeth: “I’m just so mesmerized by his vocal…” Me: You should definitely check out Mesmerize. Serj is a true composer. He would be a fascinating interview. I think he’d be one to totally geek out over technique.

@redstoneranger1404 Год назад

I was thinking exactly the same :)

@nickmagrick7702 Год назад

great philosopher too, at least from what I can tell

@b1gpapan3cr04 Год назад

Holy mountains, the ambient vocals in aerials, the carnival shrieks scattered throughout their first album, the cool transic tunes of steal this album (like streamline)... serj has so much range

@murzburg1575 Год назад

For sure! I got a chance to shake his hand real quick while another band was on and snuck in a quick comment about his fluidity between rapid fire spoken words, and just astounding, smooth held notes. He replied "Thanks for noticing". I coulda just died then and there 😊😁

@ivanignaciovalenzuela9163 Год назад

Mezmerize and Hypnotize are just great albums for listening. System is addictive and gets better once you start to discover more songs like this one. Great video by the way.

@paulmowers2071 Год назад

One of my friends wrote an entire thesis on System Of A Down for his senior year at the Eastman School of Music and it detailed the way that they use Diminished 7th chords and intertwine staccato into their music while enveloping other traditional middle eastern music to create this bombastic and almost at times cacophonous sound. It was extremely interesting how he was able to write an entire senior thesis on that band alone

@glenhannestad9688 Год назад

now that sounds like a fun youtube essay that i would love to watch :)

@theherk Год назад

I'd read that. Is it published?

@gregbush8573 Год назад

for notifications

@benedekkiss Год назад

@@gregbush8573 Me too. It sounds very exciting!

@FullBoba Год назад

i wanna read that one

@Tahchapa.26 5 месяцев назад

Listening to SOAD is always a roller coaster ride !

@murderburger1811 Год назад

The fact that no one picked "Sugar" to be analyzed is disgusting to me

@lordleoric3419 Месяц назад

True, it’s probably my favorite S.O.A.D. Song and the vocals are amazing

@artoftruthpodcast8678 21 день назад

It’s up now

@KainGerc Год назад

"Lonely Day" and "Hypnotize" are good showcases of Daron's (lead guitarist and backup singer) vocals with him harmonizing with Serj.

@madmike987655 Год назад

lonely day is really underrated in my opinion

@jakecarroll5 Год назад

@@madmike987655 One of my favorite songs of all time.

@FatherHammerTime Год назад

@@madmike987655 favorite song

@FatherHammerTime Год назад

and question

@pl1ght Год назад

These two should definitely be next.

@ThaRealWorld Год назад

If only everybody was as open to different music as she is, maybe we wouldn’t grow up feeling like the weird excluded metal kid or even group Ma’am, you’re fucking awesome!

@Stevswearftw Год назад

I could listen to her speaking about anything, she think is interesting, all day

@Kryynism Год назад

Why do you want to be included? Just find a metal bro and make a proper friend.

@franka2743 Год назад

And that's why I'm so glad that I lived when I did. I'm 43 and metal was mainstream throughout the entirety of my youth👍.

@brandongrayson456 Год назад

Metal kids don't need inclusion friend, or they use to not. Times have changed.

@sergent_ippon210 Год назад

@@franka2743 you are really lucky, 80s-90s were something

@KSengage86 Год назад

One of the few numetal groups that has continued to hold up for me 20-odd years later because of their depth. Love seeing your reactions and hearing your analysis. Gives me another level of appreciation for them I didn't think was possible. SOAD definitely hits hard :)

@dochouse6911 Год назад

Can SOAD be considered NU? I mean his vocal capabilities make amazing sounds but their not Non Uttered, they have a clear meaning. Korn is definitely NU-Metal, I'm not convinced SOAD is too

@adamplayzgames4298 Год назад

@@dochouse6911 They Are. Korn meanwhile aren’t really but still Are. Ive just stoppes pusting taggs on music. Korn has said themselfs that they arent a Metal band, but then some say nu Metal isnt Metal so Maybe they Are nu Metal? This whole thing is confusing, music is music, love it or not

@dochouse6911 Год назад

@@adamplayzgames4298it doesn't really matter as long as you like it o.c. I like getting lost in semantics and details lol. To each his own

@1977jelliott Год назад

The aren't nu-metal, please don't tar them with that brush

@dochouse6911 Год назад

@@1977jelliott that's kinda what I thought. SOAD doesn't use NU lyrics. They're perfectly understandable and their words have a clear meaning. NU is the opposite

@Billy-jo3bt Год назад

It’s nice to see so many people like SOAD. Truly underrated band.

@demonyakku3710 5 месяцев назад

Underrated? ? Dude this band is my childhood

@LilSoap-nu7tb 5 месяцев назад

Well I don’t know about underrated, but regardless an awesome band.

@Billy-jo3bt 5 месяцев назад

@@LilSoap-nu7tb I said underrated because a lot of people I e spoken to said they’ve never heard of them or just didn’t like them. That’s all.

@Draftspike 2 месяца назад

@@Billy-jo3btnot being known is not what underrated means

@skullservant8486 Год назад

"I'm still...just...mesmerised" Yes. Still am, after more than a decade of obsessively listening to their songs. Also, Mesmerize the simple minded Propaganda leaves us blinded. Listen to Hypnotize, even if offscreen

@robrenton4522 Год назад

well said

@jordanchester2279 Год назад

I'm just sitting in my car and, waiting for my giiiirll....

@cactus5373 Год назад

Cool story. Serj lives in New Zealand now. A couple years ago he built a new recording studio on his land. My brother was there every day for 2 week's land moving and laying the slab. Long story short they got along really well as they bonded politically and my brother didn't treat him like a celebrity. He would singing throughout the day and show him the things he could do with his voice while he was helping out. At the end of the job he gave him a signed poster and invited him and his girlfriend over for dinner

@Jin_Kai Год назад

I was told I met him when I was younger but i don't have memory of it as I lost over 90% of my memory from a head injury. sad time. I wish incould relive that.

@beerfoot Год назад

Brother is just the nicest guy. My mates and I met him on queen street in god must've been 2006? When he was spending time between nz and the USA. Saw we were a bunch of rock/metal enthusiasts and stopped for a chat. Asked where is good to eat. Had an awesome chat with him. Such a good dude.

@JPindanga Год назад

yea i was the brother

@meikusje Год назад

@@JPindanga celebrities are still just people. My mom, dad, sister and me once hung out with Angus and Julia Stone when they visited my city for a performance. We all got something to eat and my dad got along really well with Julia Stone, to the point my mom joked he had a crush on her (which is something my parents openly talk about with each other, btw, as you should be able to in a healthy relationship). If you meet famous people in an environment that's laid back, no pressure, where they can just chill and be themselves, there is no reason why you wouldn't be able to be friendly with them. Especially if they're just genuinely nice people.

@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it Год назад

this is pretty common for most celebrities. they actually look for "fans" or ppl who can be friends with , without all that cult fanboy behaviour.

@frankforster706 4 месяца назад

The transition into the 'mosh part' and the transition out of it is freaking beautiful. I just knew that I dig this song, never understood why. This is one big part why

@CalageVideo Год назад

His vocal modulation it's extraordinary, from drive to soft tones. Duets of guitars and drums absolutely insanes too! Thnaks for sharing this moment with us, Beth! Hugs from Brazil!

@EREBUSAETHER Год назад

She's such a genuine soul, it is refreshing

@Pinksalmun Год назад

I saw an interview once where Serj was talking about the inspiration for his sound. He's Armenian and he said he draws a lot from listening to his father singing traditional folk songs and calls to prayer. He also has operatic training, which helps with the clarity and projection of his vocals.

@williamsporing1500 Год назад

He’s just GOOD!

@MrChillerNo1 Год назад

Here Serj singing a Armenian folksong with his father, and you clearly can hear the influence of Armenian music on the music of System of a down. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eOkRCR40sqU.html

@ikebalian9163 Год назад

anyone ever see him and his dad sing at some studio?

@ikebalian9163 Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-abum0IcVlK4.html

@anicolau Год назад

@@williamsporing1500 He's just GOD!

@forformgamer 7 месяцев назад

That bridge also works so well because of the triplet feel in the playing. Man, when I saw them live we all went nuts the entire time, but things turned completely mad during that moment

@GeorgeSmith-ev8jp 6 месяцев назад

So much greatness everywhere but let’s appreciate the crisp clean drumming. Top notch.

@millerbeer8743 Год назад

"I-E-A-I-A-I-O, Deer Dance, Sugar, Boom, Prison Song". They have so many unique songs and his vocal gymnastics are fun to listen to.

@TheButterflyChaos Год назад

Deer dance is a fave for sure

@jacobsampsonis7782 Год назад

Ah I found the other SOAD connoisseurs. Was looking for someone to mention deer dance and you managed to list every other best songs by them lol

@millerbeer8743 Год назад

@@jacobsampsonis7782 🤘🏼

@WichitaJack Год назад

A deer dance, invitation to peace war staring you in the face, dressed in black.

@vibevendetta9080 Год назад

“Vocal gymnastics” is such a perfect way to phrase it 😂

@spinynorman887 Год назад

One of the things I love about Liz is her total lack of self-consciousness in her behavior! Despite being a world-class opera singer and vocal coach, she is entirely unafraid of going goofy where appropriate! I haven't heard any OTHER music reactors use expressions like "Wackawackawaka!" and "Boogaboogabooga!" in their examinations! And I love that! I really hope she does "Chop Suey!" (the music video) next!

@harlanmonk569 Год назад

Might want to check out The Fairy Voice Mother. She not only is able to analyze in a quirky way,She also is able to produce a lot of these vocalists sounds from death growls to Dimash.

@DinsdalePiranha67 Год назад

If you like how she reacts to this, check out any video where she's reacting to/analyzing anything with Ronnie James Dio on vocals. She gets absolutely giddy on those.

@mking3219 Год назад

Best comment, shes awesome The mini will be a metal head for sure

@arthurleible7139 Год назад

Serj with the orchestra is so good

@norweedrecords Год назад

I always get literal chills over this song, no difference if I'm on a walk, listening to it with my friends or watching a vocal analysis here, it's just so much emotions connected with the sound, and the lyrics being relatable as eff, that make this song one of the best in history.

@kathychaparro6321 Год назад

The power of music. I love your videos! It’s like experiencing these gems for the very first time all over again 🙌🏼

@marcodantas6167 Год назад

I feel the same way about her videos. It's a nice feeling.

@Relyx Год назад

Serj's vocals are great. Serj with Daron harmonising is godly. It's a lesser known album song, but Ego Brain is probably my favourite SOAD song. It's really quite a chill and pretty song for them too, with great vocal harmonies.

@joaquinlezcano2372 Год назад

That or Streamline

@RahimRahmat Год назад

Hey, I second that song! Ego Brain is something that I'd love to hear the breakdown on!

@kingly_kgaming8606 Год назад

Ego Brain is a great song

@PleiadianPhoenix Год назад

i personally also love Ego Brain

@alecoram7874 Год назад

Easily their most underrated album

@saff9775 Год назад

So, so psyched for this! I was really hoping you'd look at more SOAD. Another great one that I really hope you get to is "Chop Suey!" it's a really incredible song with a pretty deep message and some great vocal work! I'd love to see your take on it!

@deadgirlwalking3709 Год назад

and Cigaro 😂

@annassamiaji4178 Год назад

Lost in hollywood

@brandot989 Год назад

Definitely needs to do chop Suey next. Mandatory

@KORNBG Год назад

@@brandot989 No spiders? Cmon!

@joyboy7693 Год назад

What about hypnotize

@ashman1453 8 месяцев назад

seeing how tickled you are by Serj's vocals is fun to watch! ive been enjoying these guys for so long, its nostalgic. Getting to see a sophisticated theory/scientific analysis of the vocals is amazing!

@yaumusic 4 месяца назад

Serj is SOOOOOO good that make it sound easy but his so complex so love it ❤❤❤

@michaelevans1578 Год назад

After seeing how talented Elizabeth is as a singer, I am even more impressed at how much she truly appreciates SOAD and all the other works she has analyzed. Looking up to instead of down on. So refreshing.

@foogoowoman9523 Год назад

I'm still excited for her too because she still hasn't seen a whole other dimension of Serj's vocal talent. She needs to listen to one where he really goes nuts with his higher register and stuff

@michaelevans1578 Год назад

@@foogoowoman9523 Definitely!

@claudep.1926 Год назад

Elizabeth is a virtuoso. Amazing talent!

@tenzhitihsien888 Год назад

It seems like she has a love for the art of music itself that surpasses her love for herself as an artist.

@mort4u Год назад

Serj is just one of the greatest Metal vocalists. Also his solo work is quite good.

@jonathanb.wroten758 Год назад

One the greatest general vocalist ever imo

@osamaqtaitat Год назад

But why he sounds a little bad live??? I love his voice in studio versions

@mort4u Год назад

@@osamaqtaitat maybe he had a bad day. I saw him him love once and it was very good, not flawless but still exceptional

@wallclock4648 Год назад

@@osamaqtaitat because humans age incase you didn’t know

@jesusguerrero8790 Год назад

@@osamaqtaitat If your speaking of a recent live concert that's because Serja stated that Producing songs and going through multiple tours has put a strain on his voice. But my brother took me to a concert in the early 2000's for a birthday present, it was truly amazing and a once in the lifetime concert experience.

@DanRigheti 7 месяцев назад

SOAD has been my favorite band for 16 years. I'm glad for being able to experience it again with the reaction of such a professional, kind and sensitive person. Congrats for the great work.

@WhyDoINeedAHandle__ Год назад

I have loved this album from the first month it was released... it's so weirdly emotional being able to see someone react to it for the first time, after I feel like I'm grown up and old with these songs ... it literally brings a tear to my eyes ... a feeling of shared experience that spans the gulf of time.

@binkao2938 Год назад

Beautifully put!

@FractilOpacity Год назад

I didn't see anyone mention it, but Serj is a trained opera singer. That's why his control is on another level. Everything is orchestrated to fit the narrative they're conveying in their song and showcase the lyric's message.

@berringervids Год назад

He was in a team that sang opera in Armenia. Rumours say he is a well trained opera singer, he might be, but he is not using any of those techniques in his SoaD-performances. Rumours said that Freddie Mercury was a trained opera singer too, but it shows he took some classical piano courses in Mumbai only. Serj has not said it himself and until he does I do not buy the "trained opera singer" story. Does it matter though? He is an amazing singer! And that is what matters, no matter what training he had.

@twelveeighteenofficial7487 Год назад

@@berringervids You say he's not using any of those techniques, but isn't he? Breath control, vibrato on demand, dynamics, dead-on pitch control, these are many things that are demanded of opera singers. He doesn't "sound like" a traditional opera singer, but he's not singing traditional opera here either.

@deighvheart9717 Год назад

The whole opera training thing is a myth. In several interviews from the last year to promote his solo ep, he discusses how he has never had any formal music training. He's only been in only other band, with daron called Soil, and he started out playing keys. He considers himself to be a poet, and singing to be a great way to delivery his poetry. Don't get me wrong, i am a huge fan. But it's natural talent and not proper training. From what i understand, his lack of training is a huge factor in why they don't play many shows any more. The screaming and growly bits really hurt him. He just doesn't want to sing like that anymore.

@berringervids Год назад

@@twelveeighteenofficial7487 Well a operasinger that sings metal still uses the techniques of singing, but you can easily see and hear that he is not a well trained opera singer. The concert where he is dressed in white and sings with an orchestra is excellent as an example. Don't get me wrong, he has a great voice and I truly love it. But the opera-training-part is humbug I think.

@twelveeighteenofficial7487 Год назад

@@deighvheart9717 Well, there was also the political schism with their former drummer that the rest of the band finds difficult to tolerate.

@Duplicitousthoughtformentity Год назад

One of the defining features of SOAD - among their amazing instrumentation and songwriting - is how aggressively they crash in with thrashing drums and roaring strings, then how swiftly they float into heavenly choirs and heartrending melodies. Serj really has an incredible voice. His transitions are so glorious - goes up like sunday service and comes down like murder. It’s magnificent. His vibrato technique is wonderful, but beyond that, it’s just so well written into the music that I think it punches out of its weight class.

@royalsonsalla8729 Год назад

Well put

@YoungCoconuttt Год назад

“goes up like sunday service and comes down like murder” is the best description i’ve ever heard for them

@KirillTheBeast Год назад

Back when I was taking bass lessons, my teacher described their songs' effect as "you get hit by a frontal assault and, as you struggle to regain your poise you're reminded you have a heart, and it is bleeding". A bit dramatic for my taste at the time, but the fucker was right. This whole arc sometimes happens across the whole song (Chop Suey), while in other tracks it can be rushed between the instrumental intro and the first verse (Toxicity). Mind you, this is no accident. The four of them are actual, full blown artists in the fullest meaning of the term.

@wodthehunter8145 Год назад

John Dolmayan should genuinely be known as one of the most influential drummers alive. Hes great, and doesn't get enough love.

@aliceacid742 Год назад

@@wodthehunter8145 As a drummer myself, he is in my top 5.

@danielharris5661 Год назад

I felt the need to steal this album, while a hand slapped me across the face and left me with with a sickening feeling of toxicity that left me with a feeling that left me hypnotized and mesmerized.

@icyjules Год назад

hahah that's clever

@tkright6746 Год назад

Ha nice

@madcow6666 Год назад

I see what you did there, and I like it!!

@Cormi98 Год назад

I was fortunate enough to see SOAD live at Download Festival. Serj had an awful cold and kept apologising to the crowd, but he was still a head and shoulders above every other vocalist that day.

@nhodgie 6 месяцев назад

SOAD in general are some of the best musicians out there. They are so incrdibly tight live.

@brunogasparotto4284 Год назад

"Chop Suey!" is a great and quite diverse song with good lyrics. It would be great if you could do an analysis on it!

@Gabriel_deBona Год назад

Sasuke vs Orochimaru AMV

@Triffor128 Год назад

I love that you are exploring System Of A DSwn :) I'd like to recommend "Question", it highlights Serj's Vocal abilities and the bands metric abillities greatly. Also "Chop Suey" and "B.Y.O.B" are absolute masterpieces by them

@FrancescoDeBiasi Год назад

And let's not forget P.L.U.C.K. and Attack

@phrike7588 Год назад

Yeah, she got to listen to "Chop Suey" for sure. That's their biggest hit for a reason.

@6xxStativ Год назад

+1 for Chop Suey! It might not be my favorite SOAD song, but whenever I hear it I'm amazed how quickly Serj is able to articulate.

@ButBigger42 Год назад

Question is bad ass.

@billabong3549 Год назад

Question has the best Serj scream of all time. Royal by the Deftones has a similar soul wrenching scream.

@freddyray6805 Год назад

Serj is a pure artist in all forms. 🐐

@danmcintyre9733 Год назад

"Toxicity" Is definitely a 21st classic metal album if there ever was one. It sounds as fresh today as it did when it came out almost 21 years ago. I absolutely recommend you checking out "Spiders" and "Sugar" from their self-titled debut album. Sadly, the "Toxicity" album had the misfortune of being released on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001. Despite being Armenian-Americans, in the aftermath of the attacks the band faced racism because they looked different and had "funny" sounding names. Also, after 9/11 their single, "Chop Suey!", which came out in August 2001, was pulled from radio play due to having the line "self-righteous suicide" which people associated with the attacks.

@DD-di1xc Год назад

the album was released on sept 4th, not to take away from everything else you had said.

@Jugglenaught1980 Год назад

Same with the song Let the bodies hit the floor by drowning pool. Got pulled around the same time

@SaintsRow1177 Год назад

God hates us all from slayer was released on 9/11/01

@MsDawnKeyballs Год назад

I was suppose to see them, Slipknot, Mudvayne and American Head Charge on 9-17-01 on the Pledge of Allegiance tour. The whole tour was canceled a few days after 9-11. i think they made a live album from some of the few shows the actually played

@XtopherBryson Год назад

Not metal, but definitely one of the 2000s heavy music’s best bands.

@DustyShedGarage Год назад

i feel like "question!" would be a good one to do a breakdown on, it really shows off Serj's voice in many ways, and the harmonies are beautiful too.

@JonCanMakesVideos Год назад

Agreed. Question! would be an amazing song to review on this channel. It's imo one of their most beautiful and intense songs.

@laceymartin463 Год назад

Question was my ringtone for a super long time!

@UltromanTheTacoman Год назад

"Question!" is pretty short, though, so maybe she can do "Johnny!" at the same time?

@DustinHarms Год назад

Yeah! That's the one I suggested too! Both Serj and Daron too!

@worldofKurt Год назад

One of, if not my favorite SOAD songs!

@ion_force 11 месяцев назад

One of the reasons I love this song is the way the song comes to a crescendo with the final chorus. The variations of the chorus leading up to the final, most powerful one. 10/10 goated song.

@ScubaShuba05 Год назад

The way you seem absolutely giddy over everything you're hearing in their music is making me so happy. I can see the sparks going off in your mind, and it's magical.

@14joshuaj Год назад

Another song that I believe goes unnoticed by him is “Empty Walls” by Serj. He puts so much passion in to the song and it’s amazing, sadly I don’t think a lot of people know about it, compared to their more popular songs at least.

@mikekirby2085 Год назад

The video is just haunting too

@TheMostGloriousBeard Год назад

That album is criminally underrated

@Phyto. Год назад

This.

@gordie225 Год назад

"Elect The Dead" is a must album for all SOAD fans!

@EGToasty Год назад

Great song.

@KnaveMurdok Год назад

Channels like this are so important because I can see in your face and hear in your voice the same awe and wonder I felt when hearing this song for the first time. That's a feeling I can never get back, because it was 21 years ago and since then I've heard this song hundreds of more times, and as amazing as it is every time, I ca never get that first reaction back, so seeing it in you is kind of a special experience. Thanks for making this,

@tylermulberry4577 Год назад

Could not agree with you more! @KnaveMurdok

@phreakbits Год назад

The very reason i watch reactions like this one is because what you just stated. I'm reliving my first pure experiences through these content creators.

@csengegall2595 Год назад

I was thinking the same exact thing!!! Brought me back to 2004 🥲

@rhianlewis2273 Год назад

That's a great way to put it! I feel the same

@codyschiemann4732 Год назад

this comment... i get to see in her face what I felt my first time... She is so much more technical and im a dumb ass but you can see the joy...

@becp488 Год назад

One of the best live acts I have ever seen. Serj has sooo much stage presence, he’s mesmerising.

@toddbates5359 Год назад

One of the greatest drum performances ever! Love your take on some of my fav. Music! I wouldn't be surprised if Serg would talk to you about it! It would be a great video!

@tireachan6178 Год назад

I came for the charismatic voice, I stayed for the facial expressions. What a genuinely likeable character, far deeper analysis than I was expecting. Like, subscribed, notification on.

@roxanne8662 Год назад

This lady looks like she is listening to a pleasant song in a garden of flowers, taking a break from reading a book when she hears this song. How she doesnt immediately shift into metalhead mode and headbang is a mystery to me. This song just MOVES me physically.

@Krissy93021 Год назад

not everyone's physical reaction to metal is to headbang...metal makes my spine sway more than it makes me want to headbang tbh everyone reacts to music differently

@seaturtlepoppy7679 Год назад

I noticed a subtle bob going this time 🙂

@lauragwinn5946 Год назад

Yeah it’s one of those songs that makes me immediately want to mommy body and my head bc it just gives so energy

@TheAchillesShield Год назад

I don't dance, I'm from the town in Footloose. But the music moves me internally. I think people kind of gatekeep with genres of music when they feel someone has to look or act a certain way just to support it.

@roxanne8662 Год назад

@@TheAchillesShield I'm not gatekeeping, just making a joke, y'all.

@Lady-Fairfax33 Год назад

You have fully articulated why I’m such a fan of this band. Pure eargasm.

@Ash-zh5yg Год назад

I've gotta say, I always felt that serg had one of the most naturally banging voices I've ever heard.

@hunterrulavage9437 Год назад

You NEEEEEEEED to do “Chop Suey”. The vocals on that are just incredible. And the harmonies are amazing.

@JennRighter Год назад

Their song 'Question!' is my absolute favorite, it is a masterpiece in every way and REALLY highlights their vocal skills.

@bryansilvia2517 Год назад

Absolutely would be one of the best songs to analyze vocals

@WendyTorenvlietMeijs Год назад

This. This this this. Absolutely brilliant and worthy of belting at the top of your lungs.

@that_cat_person3417 Год назад

I support this message!

@noodleforyou1888 Год назад

True

@scottmarsh3790 Год назад

I just recommended this too! KILLER vocals and masterful musical arrangement. Solid pick 👌

@RealTeamTeamTeam 5 месяцев назад

Your speaking mannerisms, emotes, diction, smile, giggle, and even hand motions while speaking remind me very strongly of someone with whom I've spent a lot of time. It's adorable and endearing. I really like listening to and watching you talk, and the fact that it's about a topic for which I'm passionate makes it even better. At this point, I've watched a few of your videos; love your content!

@jaxongolf 11 месяцев назад

12:25 Serj has this quality (your "football coach" analogy) that few rock singers have the self-confidence to pull off, which is to annunciate his lyrics: it's powerful.

@briancollis1809 Год назад

we definitely need more Serj... Chop Suey by SOAD is a must, and I think Empty Walls (solo) would be great as well

@1206mattdillon Год назад

100% needs to listen to Chop Suey

@Anony--Mous Год назад

came here to say this!

@andrewkratenstein7691 Год назад

Empty walls live is just perfection

@matteonemeth1040 Год назад

Second this Chip suey for lyrics, music and topic need to be next

@Osterpiguin1 Год назад

I second Empty Walls, just such a great song

@davidriddick82 Год назад

My recommendation for you would be QUESTION, I think you will love the changes in the song with the lyrics and the range displayed by both vocalists and not to mention harmonies out the ying yang Can’t wait for you to continue the SOAD journey, there is tons for you to listen to.

@InJunMidget Год назад

YES! QUESTION is one of my all time favorite SOAD songs!

@RelUnrelated Год назад

Definitely! "Question" is often overlooked and one of my faves.

@achmaddalhamdalah6235 Год назад

Yup. It's rarely someone talks about QUESTION, the one if it's not the best SOAD song. I am definitely bored when someone suggests chop suey like they did up there.

@daylelowrie6056 Год назад

Your genuine understanding and emotional response to music is contagious. Such high auditory understanding

@ifchi7842 Год назад

System of a down is an amazing band, they never went to Venezuela but I had the opportunity to see them in Chicago and the concert was crazy good!.

@McShavey Год назад

The raw emotion in Serj Tankian's voice is second to none. Every time that I listen to this song it's like I'm hearing it for the first time again. It's haunting, and comforting, and scary, and great... he is one vocalist that has always absolutely astounded me.

@eljajas1168 Год назад

Sometimes i would like to forget about SOAD and listen it all over again

@eclipseedits2696 Год назад

@@eljajas1168 Same. They are the best.

@BREAKocean Год назад

Have you heard the song he did with david draiman.

@willliam1343 Год назад

I love this comment. I've never really got into them but you're right.

@missjimmyt88 Год назад

Snap! I work in a kitchen and nearly all of us has this one on our playlists and I still get excited everytime it comes on, i just completely let go and forget about everything 🥰

@RFair07 Год назад

As a rock/metal musician, I really appreciate your analysis on Serj. He's so unique. One band that you might be interested in analyzing is Trivium. Their vocalist, Matt Heafy, has overcome vocal issues over the years and is still going strong. He's also an active streamer on Twitch and would be an awesome interview for Tea Time. Every time I've talked with him at shows, he always comes off as a very down-to-earth and thoughtful guy. Some songs you might consider reviewing are "The Sin and the Sentence," "Catastrophist," "In Waves," and "Into the Mouth of Hell We March." Keep up the great work!

@NN072288 Год назад

I 2nd Trivium. I might also suggest some of their older stuff...Specifically Gunshot to the head to trepidation. He had little technique there and that caused him to blow his voice out, but their playing is so good considering they were all really young then.

@braydend9582 Год назад

Third Trivium

@patesz04 Год назад

LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN! The Defiant is also a very good choice imo❤

@MrJHopable Год назад

🤘🤘 much agreed!

@drewgodfredsen9509 Год назад

@@NN072288 yeSSSS anything off ascendancy would be DOPE!!! Light to Flies...be sweet too

@anglerfish61 9 месяцев назад

I love how you are not afraid to react the way you want to/have to.

@user-hw5kx2el9l 5 месяцев назад

Serj îs a musical genius. He's Classically trained as an opera singer and he's even put out his own Modern Piano Concerto

@thing12games44 Год назад

I love you’re incredibly open mind to music, and how you look at the songs from an artistic standpoint. There’s a lot of respect in your analysis.

@moottori_paa Год назад

Very well said, mate!

@mathewdeering Год назад

I have a psychological condition called dysthymia - basically just a constantly low mood. Not depression - I'm not depressed or sad, I'm just never happy in my own experiences. However I do enjoy others' experiences vicariously - I smile when I see other people enjoy things. You clearly love what you do. It makes me smile. Thanks :)

@aWildJersh Год назад

It warms my heart to hear that you're able to have joy, even vicariously through another person :)

@CorePathway 10 месяцев назад

Music tickles her internally…and I see nothing wrong with that! P.S. to OP: consider exploring CPTSD and see if you relate.

@mathewdeering 9 месяцев назад

@@CorePathway Hey there. You're not the first to mention any of the PTSD spectrum. Suffering under this would predicate some form of previous trauma. Two dead parents, but not before their time or unexpected - are about the limit of bad things I've dealt with. I've had a great life and done well as a result. I'm just a constantly grumpy fucker. GET OFF MY LAWN! Big thanks for your input and attempts to help though :)

@thrashandburn10221 9 месяцев назад

I wonder if you consider Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh like a compatriot or spirit animal. I won't claim to have this condition but I have moments where I consider other's joy to be saccharine or obnoxious. I'm glad you're able to put name to your condition and what's more to find happiness where you can. Stay strong

@badron8846 7 месяцев назад

Well huh. That's an interesting thing, I never thought about it but I resonate with that description a lot. Not happy in my own experiences (except in rare cases) but capable of enjoying others.

@Dylan_Platt 5 месяцев назад

Just throwing another compliment into the void here -- I know you'll never see this -- but it's so amazing and satisfying to hear someone classically trained react so strongly to music that we, as 90s weirdos, were able to instinctively hone in on as powerful and different. Fantastic reaction.

@ldcallaghan3836 10 месяцев назад

Serj is just Gorgeous 😂❤ and they are all so telented.

@browntabproductions Год назад

SOAD drummer John Dolmayan told MTV: "'Toxicity' was one of those songs where we hadn't done anything like it before. It required something completely different than any other System song did. The guitars are just, in some ways, really powerful, and in others, they just step back so that the melody can take over a little bit. So it's a really good combination of aggression and melodic elements, which represents this album."

@dereknolin5986 Год назад

That drummer just kills it on this song! All the polyrhythmic stuff he does is incredible!

@bigleeneth Год назад

"oh I went back to far, sorry." There is never such a thing when listening to SOAD. Every second of a SOAD song is worth replaying.

@peterbaxter8895 Год назад

So true

@ninagray4441 Год назад

It's 'too far'.

@skygladiator3836 Год назад

There's something about your reviews that is just so heart warming, how excited you get when listening to music I just LOVE IT !

@DaniGreenfairy 6 месяцев назад

Your videos always make me feel like I'm experiencing songs that I've known for years, for the first time again. Thank you for that!

@GirthyManParts Год назад

IMO, going all the way back to their first album, "Spiders" is one of their best tracks and the vocals are absolutely mesmerizing

@benmerk4086 Год назад

Spiders is a high recommend for taking it way back, and hearing Serj's range in the early stage of System. I think that was the only "soft" track on that album haha.

@bigounce562 Год назад

Yes!

@gavxyz Год назад

Spiders was going to be my suggestion too, amazing control and lots of ornamentation. Suite Pee and Sugar are a bunch of fun too!

@seancurtis2615 Год назад

Yes spiders....

@gamerguy9066 Год назад

I just said the same thing. Spiders is what got me into them in the first place

@tankgurl6589 Год назад

Serj's voice really is so unique, he has the ability to send us on a rollercoaster of emotions in just one song. I recommend 'Sugar' or 'Spiders' which are both fantastic songs too. SOAD are in a league of their own 🤘😀

@marmouth Год назад

Oh yes, Spiders 💖

@fmkwvejf Год назад

Spiders is a beautiful song, and it's truly Serj at his best. Great recommendation!

@clint6716 Год назад

Spiders has always been my favorite.

@lucasfairchild6067 Год назад

Yes spiders atwa forest sugar psycho I mean this band has albums full of hits we are so lucky to have them now down to the rock gods

@Guusagi Год назад

i vouch for sugar, its the first song that got me into soad :D

@andressarmiento6768 Год назад

I can't explain how much i love the way you undestand music, sorry my english

@eric21881 Год назад

The way they shift around is amazing as a whole, like the intro and you had to start over and it’s super nice then it’s like oh shit he sings like that too. It’s really magical

@CriticalReactions Год назад

"I'm still just *mesmerized* by the way [Serj sings]" Just wait until you get the album Mezmerize/Hypnotize!!! The harmonies that Serj and Daron do are phenomenal and I get the gist that they allow even more of their background to merge with the metal/rock sound they started with. Edit: It's interesting that you felt the chorus in 3 that leads to the the 4 in the bridge feeling different. There is certainly a triplet feel based on the syncopated bass/snare groove but the cymbal works is typically where I find the heartbeat of a section and that is definitely 4. And coming from that perspective the bridge isn't that big of a change. I didn't look it up but I'd wager it's a small tempo increase to boost the intensity without feeling like we've actually changed anything. I always love hearing other people's perspectives on a song because of this exact moment. I've felt this song to be one (mostly static*) tempo/meter and you felt a shift in the bridge. Both are valid understandings of the song and I'm sure the polyrhythmic idea was designed purposefully to continue the idea of duality in their toxic-city -- those who suffer from the toxicity and those who gain. * I say mostly static because the verses can be felt either as the same tempo as the chorus or a half-time feel depending on the listener. Edit 2: Last edit, I promise 😅So with me counting the 4 against you counting the 3 I realized exactly what's happening here. The band introduces a hemiola in the chorus. Very cool and not something I've really picked up before!!!

@LuisLopez-id4zc Год назад

What a coincidence that she said that word ,i noticed it inmediatly

@Pfadi73 Год назад

Perfect

@rubenazocar4000 Год назад

I think that too, immediately 🤜🤛

@stevenwilliams1805 Год назад

Schizophrenic, schizophrenic is exactly what I think whenever I think about Serj's singing style. It is mesmerizing.

@theghostofthomasjenkins9643 Год назад

yeah, i'm curious about when she gets more into songs with daron being more prominent.

@hazi5961 Год назад

That vibrato is definitely from his Armenian background 100%. This song is about ADHD and it's medication (speed). Notice the shifts in the tempo also match the shifts in the backgrounds between light and dark. Masterfully done song and video. "During a performance at the 2005 Download Festival, Daron Malakian said that the song was about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), a condition that causes a person to have trouble concentrating." I definitely recommend Sugar, Spiders, Prison Song, or Deer Dance as your next listen...

@Aldrinkun Год назад

also Roulette for more of Serj's deep range and Lonely Day for some of Daron's singing as well

@mn_twisted4319 Год назад

It’s so hard to recommend just one SOAD song. Every single album is just chalk full of good ones!

@notalexbayley Год назад

Couldn't agree more sir

@mekawreka Год назад

I have ADHD and love SOAD but I never knew this. Thanks for sharing!

@jerseybultaoreune6107 Год назад

Oh my actual God how did I not know this?!?! 😳 (The ADHD part...) That makes so much sense. Floored.

@Britafitius Год назад

I've been in love with his voice since I was 15 year old girl. I listened to this CD a thousand times over the years. My heart bursted watching you blush the same way I did as I young girl first hearing his voice. 🥰 Also, loved Cedric Bixler-Zavala's voice in a similar way.... the lead of the Mars Volta. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VUBQLnEGHNk.html

@dochouse6911 Год назад

Tx! Hadn't heard him yet. Nutini kinda has the same effect: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ELKbtFljucQ.html I'm a straight cis dude but Serj has the same effect. It is pretty cool to see someone who can appreciate listen to it the first time.

@sprucemaroose 8 месяцев назад

The Mars Volta, yes! Much less known than so many bands, but amazing sound.

@MarcGrondin Месяц назад

I'm legit sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes just from your pure enjoyment of SOAD. They were such a giant part of my teens and seeing you discover them and enjoy them just as much as I did is making me gain even more appreciation for them. Thank you. (Sorry for all the comments. I'm about to binge a lot of your content),

@jaimeduendeozzzkr Год назад

She catches the subdivision and the tempo right away this is why I love this woman she’s soo knowledgeable about her craft and music theory.

@ozztelorman7057 Год назад

The last "disorder" verse at the end of the chorus resembles a traditional Persian glottal technique that produces delicious harmonics - and Serj is very good at using them. His vocal character is undeniably unique in rock/metal music. "Toxicity" and "Spiders" are two songs that divide me in two for deciding which one Serj's best work is in vocal performance :). I'm not a lyrics/poetry guy when it comes to music but the words "how do you own disorder?" stop me on my tracks every time i hear them. Lastly, the 6/8 over 4/4 metric modulations are incredible; as you've also noticed - after all, how do you own disorder, right? :)) On a side note: That traditional Persian vocal technique is mastered by the great Homayoun Shajarian, however. I suggest you check him out, if you haven't already. Yet another great video, keep it up Elizabeth!

@oozeman23 Год назад

Traditional persian vocals are some of the most hauntingly beautiful vocals I've heard in my life , I must say ... All you beautiful people, check them out ! ... It's easy nowadays ...

@vo0r0ojak Год назад

If anyone wants to know what he's talking about Sanama by Homayoun Shajarian is an awesome song you should definitely check out.

@vo0r0ojak Год назад

Homayoun Shajarian's music is a mix of traditional Persian music and some new stuff. If you want just the traditional check out his father, known as 'Master of Persian traditional music' Mohammad-reza Shajarian

@pipesashimi9782 Год назад

Alternative metal sir

@bobsacamano7653 Год назад

serart

@joeloseasosunasalazar6716 Год назад

Oh my god... what a great memories with this fantastic song, I remember when I was 16 years old, i just spend my time listening to this album of Sistem of a down, i was really mad for this song and the way that Serj sings. It made me feel so powerful and fun. Wow. I didn’t notice all those details that you pointed about his vocal tecnique, it was very interesting and i loved it, congratulations for this reaction, you did a great job, not dude, you’re a professional 😊👍🏻👌🏻😉