Serj Tankian - What's In My Bag?

[@Natalie-ox7xm]

Serj is so gentle and soft spoken. Crazy to think of the intensity he has when approaching his own music. I will never stop loving System of a Down, they were a defining band in my life as Spiders came out when I was in high school. It's also no surprise he's a fan of Mike Patton...... OMG a collab!! please??

[@nobodyburgen4594]

A collab would be magical

[@TheAnalPunisher]

they already collaborated on one song

[@nobodyburgen4594]

@@TheAnalPunisher Link or it didn’t happen

[@TheAnalPunisher]

@@nobodyburgen4594 The song is called "Bird's Eye", look it up

[@f.nietzsche620]

Oh, this is the man who eat seeds as a pastime activity

[@nuckinfuts420]

Haha funny pretty sure the lyrics are eating seems but i have no clue

[@SidDARKtha]

@@nuckinfuts420 No, it's seeds, cause in the videoclip they're eating seeds :)

[@87Revo]

the toxicity of our city

[@crazycarlsadventures5983]

DISORDER

[@followmearound123]

we all do, by the way. Armenians :D sunflower seeds are a huge culture

[@JazzyJonas]

If I ever met Serj, I'd prefer a big hug over an autograph.

[@megafoxyawesomehot69]

+Jonas Butler a huge hug along with a picture that i can keep forever. But I would also sell like everything i own just to get an autograph as well haha.

[@arikruybe7669]

+Demure Omniscient yes

[@jestle]

Jonas Butler yeah Serj is awesome!

[@bwills4k]

Jonas Butler I got to meet him after a show once. He's a really chill guy.

[@ReverbCanvas]

+bwills4k awesome dude

[@generalshamic4777]

Serj has a really interesting face. It just looks unique and friendly. His music is good as well but his face is better

[@heidithechubbybunny8949]

because he is Armenian

[@THERAMMSTEINFAN490]

HAfighter 50 bucks says you're armenian since you say that

[@heidithechubbybunny8949]

THERAMMSTEINFAN490 finnish

[@Bauer095]

His Nose

[@Hirabi12]

He was chiseled by the gods

[@NightfallGemini]

He's got a huge range of musical tastes. I approve!

[@Anthony-hi1ih]

O thank god.

[@morrison1405]

So happy that you approve.

[@garbz1414]

i always told myself. If my fav artists musical tastes isnt approved by nightfallgemini, they should honestly just quit

[@murdamaki]

@@garbz1414agreed

[@arinross523]

Serj seems so down to earth, intellectual, and kind. Makes me like SOAD even more

[@noahwidmeyer2773]

Serj is a great guy.

[@rmch4070]

A true artist and activist

[@MazungaXIII]

691 likes and two comments

[@thebananaman2003]

@@MazungaXIII no, 3 comments

[@jacobwilkinson6112]

@@thebananaman2003 four

[@preciousmhore102]

​@@jacobwilkinson6112 five

[@whanowa]

I miss System of a Down. :(

[@AbjectUsse]

Serj said in an interview with *Kerrang* that they are releasing a new album in 2017. "It's been nearly 12 years at this point since System Of A Down has done a new album, but the wait for new material has finally come to an end!"; says Greg Kennelty on Metal injection

[@whanowa]

Cornad .Hahne I know!!!! It´s as if they read my comment, dude! :D

[@murderkai9986]

Could you send a ink to the video?

[@AbjectUsse]

Murderkai There is no video, found it in a text interview

[@murderkai9986]

ahh okay

[@jlarsena]

I think it's awesome that metal guys like classical too. I listen to everything from Meshuggah to Vivaldi, glad I'm not alone in my musical influences. There's just too much good music out there, to stick to one genre.

[@wolfstar675]

Metal guys are actually the ones that hear more classical. Pop fans don't.

[@ilikejuice5384]

actually, the music genre that's the closest to metal is clasical music :0

[@wolfstar675]

I Like Juice Finally someone that said it!

[@alexguillen4858]

+Enrique Godinez Hmm u sure about that?

[@Learned_English_Dog]

+I Like Juice How about modern classical?

[@kekutougame]

I really love how open Serj is when it comes to gushing about things in general, you can see that's he's so passionate about the stuff he loves. The fact that he'll gush about all those vastly different artists and genres, especially philharmonic orchestras, always brings a smile to my face. And he always looks overjoyed when he gets to open up about that stuff too, his smile is precious.

[@EvergreenOliviaTV]

Now i understand why their music is rich and distinct, he listens classical music.

[@persephonehades7547]

Nearly all metal artists do.

[@wipout1]

mid-east background too

[@chuddmctoddles1716]

wipout1 aren't u smart as well, suck it

[@persephonehades7547]

Todd Bustanuts What was so bad about my comment?

[@chuddmctoddles1716]

Because how many metal artist do u know personally, for 1, and why the fuck would u comment without facts other then to wish somebody cares about what u have to say, so I'm giving you the attention that you want

[@catface]

he's such a sweet guy

[@aliceblandelli7823]

He is a really sweet guy I got his autograph

[@grindgrindgrind666]

Eu Sou O Gatinho Miau He knows that it’s an imperfect system, and criticizes it. If you think he’s wrong in doing so, then I advise that you reconsider your views on capitalism

[@postaldude4568]

@Chopin Bebia Chip Mas Não Morreu de Cirrose Tinha que ser um brasileiro idiota querendo estender seu analfabetismo político até os gringos.

[@justinwright1745]

@@grindgrindgrind666 The most profitable system ever created. Every system is flawed and greed is not as bad as poverty and starvation. Every country that has a free market ends up being wealthy.

[@maxdepth3263]

Very fortunate to say I got the pleasure of meeting Serj at the Malibu pier. He took a picture with me and was extremely warm and kind.

[@YYCH2o]

In his interviews, Serj always seem like such an overwhelmingly kind man.

[@roccot7231]

I love how spare the staff's questions are. They're always great questions that get solid answers, but they never overdo it.

[@ewqdsacxz765]

Well, Serj was making their job easier by being talkative of his own accord.

[@iggystardust9236]

Agreed

[@deneous]

He has an amazing sense of calmness and inteligence about him that I admire. The same goes for Maynard from Tool. It would be the most amazing experience to meet either.

[@catherinesauseda8991]

I love Serj. Glad he's here on earth during my time here.

[@ozzy1243]

I like how this guy has no bias

[@wolfstar675]

Having no bias is the best you can do.

[@trent3902]

***** Basically liking something better than something else. Like a bias for dogs over cats.

[@gurkenhamster]

Oskar Ostapowicz That's impossible

[@wolfstar675]

gurkenhamster No.

[@N.A.M.LazyCloud]

+Oskar Ostapowicz Right, I see! So we should all have no standards :D You're all a bunch of fucking idiots.

[@infectedvoice7293]

I am a straight, happily married guy but i really do have a mancrush on Serj.

[@mikestein1024]

DopethronePunkUK then there's possibly a little junk in the trunk

[@youcanthandlethetruth8873]

Same

[@spencers.4438]

valid

[@alfonspekala]

Uhh, thats wierd

[@spencers.4438]

@@alfonspekala not really lol

[@zaidalsekri1449]

I love how musically multicultured and educated Serj is.. He is one of my absolutely favorite artists. Bless you man

[@dezzazzobleechazzo3133]

I clicked this video by accident... ended up watching the whole thing. I had no idea that Serj was such a profound human being.

[@amoeba]

Thanks for watching!

[@lejaczchamchowski9606]

Dezzazzo Bleechazzo wish he would tour in Arizona but he won't for personal reasons

[@tojern]

My thoughts exactly!

[@LadyJaggerX3]

But SOAD's lyrics, how could you not see him as profound?

[@followmearound123]

@@LadyJaggerX3 Daron wrote many of those

[@doyoubelieveinghosts5482]

what a freaking cool and smart guy he is, very impressed. love his music now digging him as a person. nice video.

[@Arage1112]

+47suits frequency this video was about what's in his basket, not what may or may not be in his head

[@gagetwinstoo]

47suits frequency geez calm down buddy

[@ProfPortobello]

What's so unique about him is that despite his talent and success he's so friendly, polite and down to earth. Serj is such a sweetheart! And I love his nose by the way.

[@fremontian9277]

His taste in music really shows how much more than a simple metal vocalist he is. True genius. I'm on his side of the debate of tge whole new album thing. As a poet myself I understand the importance of timing and needing true inspiration to make great work. Serj is my hero and I respect him with or without a new system album

[@fremontian9277]

8un3zz mabye you haven't heard, they are back in the studio, and they expect an album this year.

[@Relytxz]

8un3zz I like his solo albums

[@abro5585]

8un3zz Relax buddy, he’s a good musician period. You may not like him or the band itself but many others do

[@benjaminperez6756]

@8un3zz How tf is he doing emocore? like rites of spring or dag nasty?

[@hawkstrike18]

@8un3zz Donald Trump is a hater (supposedly at least, maybe he does it only for the votes). You are a hater too.

[@Alagueesia]

I love how articulate he is, how rich his voice is.

[@silentshadow2536]

I love Serj's tast in a broad range of music. I love hardcore but I'm also a huge fan of classical, orchestrated, and film music

[@gs2461]

Is it weird that I really love his nose? It's just so pointy

[@atvena]

It must be pointy.

[@beastybear4499]

Same

[@randomkilo]

Omg I also really love his nose it’s so cute

[@miguelelgueta5830]

I bet he makes his woman really happy with that huge one

[@lily-bp1md]

AHHHHHH stop im so glad someone else feels the same way that I do about Serj's nose

[@GizmoFan1]

"Zappa your way through it" gonna live my life by this now

[@Eyalkamitchi1]

+Timothy E. strange he didn't include zappa int he list, system is just like zappa but metal

[@3rdPlaya0709]

Timothy E. SO glad I wasn't the only one that caught that.

[@simoneburini4036]

The Italian verb "zappare" is not so different from the English "To dig" (well... It's really different, but both verbs have something to do with moving soil)

[@thedarklord6130]

Lol dude I just made a similar comment, I scroll down and see this, I about shit

[@michaelmyers1999]

In my opinion, it's a competition between Serj and Tom Araya for the friendliest and must huggable looking person in metal.

[@ChachaChapati]

Dino Cazares looks pretty huggable. Him being friendly, that's another story.

[@deannapena3686]

Death Angel, too...

[@ewqdsacxz765]

Nice combo with the Slayer lyrics.

[@Hendrix950]

Lajon from Sevendust is a sweetheart

[@MZ-zu7wk]

Tom Araya is like a happy stoned grandpa. That man radiates positive vibes.

[@Prepaidgeecko]

2:43 "Holy shit its Serj Tankian"

[@karlm127]

Man... I see Serj and I almost come to tears, this dude has influenced so many lives, all of System led a fuckin generation man... long live music; Future, Past and Present.

[@Fuckingflute]

"This is what's in my basket"

[@hubertgagne3628]

Thorbjørn Kruuse Andreasen ''this is what's in my bas'' oh wait you already did it....

[@ryanmcleish4652]

This is a real artist who understands true musical composition

[@mikesmith2759]

the pointiest nose in rock

[@leeminchung9]

*metal

[@mezmeriserizeintomysoul6502]

Led Zeppelin

[@cattreat7208]

I like his nose.

[@majortom4711]

Ever heard of geddy Lee?

[@ameliamassoth8241]

*hottest

[@yoe91]

seems like a respectful, genuine young man.

[@puneetvenkatrao5085]

He's 50

[@burgerwithfries6279]

@@puneetvenkatrao5085 I dont know why, but this made me laugh

[@daed1819]

Puneet Venkatrao This was recorded in 2012

[@obscuraapit]

Mike Patton is a gift sent from another planet! Midas of music..

[@izyccor]

4:27 you can see how the inspiration for his crazy creative vocals come from!!! Serj has the exact music taste as I imagined he did, his references are so rich, it went to his projects nicely

[@Buckaroo_Banzai47]

Too raw, he said "fuck what's in my bag, this is what's in my basket" lol

[@BuyAnAxe]

Serj is like a metal Borat

[@chuddmctoddles1716]

BuyAnAxe goddamn u that ones gonna stick for a while, too funny and true

[@phpxavier]

you are like an idiot

[@phpxavier]

brazilian*

[@heidithechubbybunny8949]

for some reason that made me "lol"

[@TechnicalBarbarity]

the problem is he's not metal at all.

[@KenCat1337]

My childhood was SOAD so it's both great and funny that I listen to all the same composers as Mr. Tankian. :)

[@SabalGhimire666]

I find him so humble.

[@tony2218]

He is a deep artistic individual. Not just a metal head.

[@kroryte2075]

Serj Has A Very Unique Nose And Thats Why I Like His Face.

[@iimwithstupid8595]

honestlysame

[@naughtymaster7994]

I don't claim having a unique nose but mine is bit smaller in shape compared to serj's nose

[@shtefozoid1384]

-an autobiography by Dersired, the guy who spelled every word with a capital letter

[@hawkstrike18]

@aferran69 you could say you're Meditiranian? My nose is the best, btw. But it still can't save the world, so it's kinda useless.

[@serjtrollkian1748]

He looks like my neighbor.

[@solidkingcobra]

he looks like you!

[@fififairuzfuyooo]

He looks like everyone's neighbor

[@jestle]

OnionSon WHAT!?!, I WOULD BE SO FUCKING JEALOUS

[@serjtrollkian1748]

Yeah. His name is Paul and he collects really old bikes that are in mint condition. His garage is full of them.

[@jestle]

Serj Trollkian Wow

[@basiliofarach7424]

Serj Tankian talking about Mike Patton and his music as an influence and as something that he hears oftenly it actually made my day.

[@santiagobenites]

Serj you're such a great artist. Absolutely love this series, btw!

[@Honeyyyy_995]

I love how serj talks , he just talks his thoughts , himself and most importantly i love how humble he is !

[@pogobear6023]

Serj likes Philip glass too? As if I didn't have enough reasons to respect him already

[@WaxwingSlain]

edgy

[@mistermeister1368]

edgy

[@Xarmah]

HOW IS THIS EDGY

[@gorkaaustin5306]

edgy

[@Relytxz]

edgy

[@ville666sora]

I was so surprised for some reason that Serj loves Ministry. I also love Ministry. I love that his taste in music is so varied, and everything he picked was great.

[@atomike87]

Zappa should definitely be used as a verb more often.

[@jw-vs7wh]

serj looks like a genuinely super kind and cool dude, he's amazing. i love both his singing voice and his talking voice

[@taylorloveswhales8043]

This is how you know he actually has a brain and a heart... he likes classical music. Throughout my life, I have been bullied for liking classical and opera music. I am thankful he shows that he can appreciate classical music. I was not expecting that from him but it makes me respect him more. System of a Down and Serj Tankian are my only metal bands I listen to... and now I can see why.

[@paolo-n2000]

"This is what is in my basket"...a.k.a....what's in my bag!!! Love it!!! Morricone & Mike Patton...'nough said....

[@alxiroi]

Looks like a very down to earth cool dude . Thumbs up

[@shamus8687]

Possibly the most genius vocalist in all of metal, a once in a lifetime frontman. It's hard for me to watch him talk casually, I've been listening to his music since I was 7, almost 23 years ago.

[@Jellybeantiger]

Jazz-relax Rock/metal/alternative-get drunk too and have fun Classical/prog rock-travel to another planet and be blown away.

[@jobzagudn]

SOAD Dominated the 2000s.. First album was real energy and chaos to go mental to when I was a teenager.

[@soleris4966]

His voice is so beautiful ❤️

[@andritti]

5:35 - "Zappa your way through it".... Genious analogy, Serj!

[@LonewolfeE5]

Why the hell does Serj look so old and young at the same time

[@hawkstrike18]

Come to think of it, that shirt of his is confusing me also. Not sure if you meant that tho.

[@valeriazheleznyak6430]

Тому,що це Сєржик😁💖Він такий.

[@jaywood7501]

Its the tash

[@ewqdsacxz765]

Perhaps the stoner goatee is what did it at the time, along with the general attire. Well, nowadays, unfortunately, he looks old much more unambiguously than in the video, grey beard and all; but back then, he was on the cusp, I guess.

[@naviis9441]

I used to work at a bakery and met serj, such a humble guy and even remembered my name the second time he came around😅 he takes the time to talk with you and such a nice guy!

[@mariammohammed1637]

Am kinda surprised by his taste in music but very impressed.

[@eviltigz]

He always struck me as someone who appreciated classical, he always seemed very down to earth as artists go.

[@renmysterio]

This is absolutely why I respect band members such as himself and Prince, Perry, Patton Kiedis and Cantrell. You can hear the eclectic influences in their music and lyrics. The aforementioned are, or were definitely no one trick ponies!

[@CHECKMATE116]

I've always like Serj Tankian's music.

[@TT-oz3rb]

This episode of what it is in my bag, is by far one of the best

[@JapanAlmamach]

I'm glad I've watched this. Every piece of music Serj selected made completely sense... it's a big puzzle, and SOAD is the final result. Serj, you're a genius.

[@bultronlagore2095]

Get Mike Patton on here!! I’d be curious to see what artists he would pick up.

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

I have every Ministry album...got to see them live too, I highly recommend it. Al came out with human bones hanging from his mic stand at dusk. The crowd was moshing around giant bonfires....I was on LSD....it was life altering.

[@alanflores1973]

His goatee isn't centered and that was bothering me.

[@seapeoplesdidnothingwrong1307]

Alan Flores I think he is a side mouth talker. My coworker does that and I want to punch him in the face

[@HealthyAndrew]

thats a good pooint. side mouth talkers bug me

[@phantomlord91]

Yes indeed! It's annoying...

[@elvenloki7340]

I know your comment was a long time ago, but ... I'M SO HAPPY I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED. Lol

[@kodyeldridge5847]

Dear God it's killing me.

[@jorgefernandez184]

Serj Tankian loves Philip Glass? Just perfect!!!

[@JUDITH76222]

Me encanta el excelente ingles de Serj Tiankan, además de su buen gusto musical, no por nada System Of a Down es una de mis bandas favoritas!!!

[@holysmokes1047]

I've been listening to system for years but I've never seen any sort of interview with serj, who knew that he would be such a sophisticated guy considering the music he creates.

[@pixieandreamoerbeek3410]

Serj just seems cool, he has this chill vibe i can't find in modern rock

[@czwirner]

Wow, Id love to have a couple beers with Serj and talk music.

[@ortafasagh6273]

Couple of lines 😌😌

[@analeah21dragonfly]

I am now 23 years old, and I just cant remember when I first started to listen to serj in system of a down, I dont now how and when, but one day I ask life to give me enough years to meet Mr.Serj , I would really just love to give and be hugged by him instead of an autograph :3

[@lillianhudson5695]

Susana Alicia Torres Gracia I’m almost 21 and I hope the same. So many artists I love deeply have since passed away, and I never got the chance to meet them or see them perform. To see Serj perform live would be an amazing experience!

[@doomstonerpunktv]

Love SOAD and Serj can’t wait to see either live after the pandemic slows down

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

He's so chill. It's funny that his music is so crazy. That said SOAD freaking rules.

[@elvenloki7340]

System of a Down, Daron usually writes the music. :)

[@ANewEvilRising]

+Elven Loki really? i guess i makes sense when u see their work when they went their own ways for a while and made their own music. scars on broadway was much different than what serj was making

[@elvenloki7340]

+T R I G G E R E D Yeah. Serj wrote some of it, but Daron did most of the work for the song writing. He said it in an interview that it was his way to write down his screwed up thoughts or something like that. That song, I don't remember the name, "I killed your rock n roll" was written by Daron because he ran over a bunny killing it. He named that bunny Rock n' Roll.

[@taylorstumpf8337]

I really love Serj's voice. I mean... it's different yet it's so beautiful and hypnotic. I have had people tell me "What the hell is this? Turn it off, it sounds like Elmo..." but that's not what I see in Serj at all. I just think his voice was what got me. Then, I watched a couple of youtube videos of his performances and I ended up buying a lot of his CDs. I am very impressed with him. I was also impressed with his symphony.

[@laddy24702]

SOAD will never get old.

[@jzsl.02]

And that's a fact

[@shedontanks]

Wouldn't it be funny if he just had a packet of fish fingers in his bag.

[@621TMr]

..............or some chop suey

[@LizzyVonBloom]

Perhaps some Chicken Stew?

[@Herbert2892]

or cerials... in the sky...

[@hubertgagne3628]

I don't want to change my name OK or some pizza pizza pie...

[@barrylomibaojr.3499]

Or some.........needles

[@MrMarkphillips132]

i never new he was so chilled and so cultured, ive been missing out

[@Wordsalad69420]

This is why I still buy CDs. You still get that sense of discovery and ownership when you buy a CD from the store. Something I've never really felt with buying digital content. Even when I buy digital files off Bandcamp, I still burn them to CD.

[@pmchad]

Yeah, not many people realize the newfound importance of cds, especially in an era in which major companies and governments can scrub things clean off the internet, it's good to have physical media to preserve such things without Internet

[@Jairrzz]

So much wisdom and kindness in him. Awesome dude

[@IBennx77I]

What a sympathic guy

[@ToriWills-cg7vz]

Mike Patton is pure talent. ❤

[@PJTheCurryGod]

this dudes music taste is amazing

[@LoveMartica]

Morricone's soundtrack for The Mission..my God, it still haunts my soul..a masterpiece..

[@ElektricPulse]

That Mike Patton performance is amazing

[@cesarestrada3619]

Taylor G Of Course Mike Patton has really amazing singing talent

[@dugp1862]

anything Mike Patton is pure genious. I can see why they'd be friends. I Seen Mr. Bungle open up for SOAD in '99. Pure magic, one of my favorite concerts.

[@nomudnolotus5821]

1992 Lollapalooza, Ministry. I was there and the blew my mind.

[@desclavia]

he is so nice :)

[@geetarzzzz]

that guy put out soooo many good songs back in my day

[@lewisbarrah8804]

That mondo cane mike Patton album is Brilliant

[@Dinjur]

Wow. Didn't expect Philip Glass right off the bat. Great taste

[@pbm2324]

Serj Is such a cool dude!

[@vanhelsing4623]

Great Serj Mondo Cane by Mike Patton...really good

[@DavidDecipher]

He seems like a nice guy who's very intellectual & knowledgeable!

[@SunnyOnTheInside]

Serj has such kind eyes. He is truly a lovely person.

[@brianthomas2112]

Serj seems like a really bright guy

[@DankMemer42013]

he can say 2 languages perfectly and also listens to classical music yes he is indeed a very bright man

[@villagehero256]

EG ZombieNation he can speak 2 languages*

[@patmarx1165]

Big part of my young life and I can't wait to introduce my son to serj and system

[@Elladan32]

"You can Zappa your way through it" is now my life motto.

[@jaymendell2824]

Highly intelligent and very well spoken