Finnish Vocal Coach Reacts: SYSTEM OF A DOWN - "Chop Suey!" (CC)

Hi! This is my second time hearing SOAD, but first time hearing Chop Suey! Join me as I try to break down this emotional anthem and Serj's wonderful vocals!
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[@rohmarts]

Serj and Daron harmonies are so darn good.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Definitely some of the dopest, not quite Layne Staley Jerry Cantrell level but still damn good and so much better than 99% of harmonized vocals in metal.

[@MrAbdoman]

I just love hearing the Finnish language

[@Idyll_Insomniac]

So they originally wanted to call the song suicide however the record label wasn't happy with it. So they changed it to chop suey, i.e., chopping the word suicide in half.

[@NobodyM.D]

Small correction. they wanted to name it "Self-Righteous suicide." everything else you said was right. Also, the phrase "Self-Righteous Chop Suey-cide" was thrown around very frequently in the days leading up to the songs premiere.

[@keitheepoo7253]

​@@NobodyM.Dcool. Did not know either of these facts.

[@superezekill5688]

@@NobodyM.D You can actually hear them say "Self righteous suicide" very quickly at the every beginning of the song on the album.

[@rubengonzales8742]

@@superezekill5688”We’re rolling suicide.”

[@grantwing4942]

Maybe it was still too soon after 9/11 that 'self righteous suicide' was deemed too emotional or contentious for the public.

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

Daron Malakian on backup vocals. He and Serj have some great harmonies. He also takes lead on a handful of their tunes, with Serj backing (e.g. Lonely Day, B.Y.O.B. and Lost In Hollywood). Lonely Day is a mellower side of SOAD, but incredible all the same. 💛🤘🤙✌️

[@matthewhoag2609]

Lost in Hollywood is an excellent song with Daron on lead.

[@MikaTarkela]

Daron (the guitarist) sings a lot of beautiful harmonies in their songs. You should check Lonely Day from them. Daron is the lead singer in that one.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Daron is the fuckin man, underrated singer forsure too. Honestly I’ve seen a lot of people complain about it over the years but I loved Daron having a bigger vocal presence on mesmerize/hypnotize

[@Петърчо]

@@puppetmaster8551 I know but somehow Serj as lead vocalist is what made soad soad.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@Петърчо I gotta disagree, love serj’s vocals but what made SOAD SOAD was a lot more than just his vocals, Daron’s songwriting is just as important if not more and his harmonies with serj were also crucial to their sound. Serj rules and his voice was very dope and unique but I personally think daron was the most important member of the band, that being said you can’t really replace serj because he’s an important part of the band, bummer tho because SOAD is now basically dead because of that

[@xmypantsx]

Scars On Broadway. Also his vocals with The Orbellion

[@xmypantsx]

Scars On Broadway. Also his vocals with The Orbellion

[@Donanzador]

Originally the song was to be called "Suicide", but they switched it to "Chop Suey!" which still retains half of the original title written in different way, "Suey" instead of "Sui"cide. Chop in it's literal sense, chopping something in half, makes the new title a word play on the original one. The food dish itself doesn't have much to do with the song, other than a short clip of Serj eating it in the middle of the music video. Daron, the guitarist, is the one singing the harmonies and backing vocals. Ehdotan edelleen kappaleita Holy Mountains, I‐E‐A‐I‐A‐I‐O, Empty Walls ja Rumi seuraaviksi reaktioitaviksi kappaleiksi :)

[@Plastikdoom]

They basically did on the first one, I remember it showing up as “suicide” way back, when it first released.

[@WhatDemocracy]

Im not sure what it is or how to say it, but you have the clearest voice i have ever heard in my life.

[@bjoobiesx816]

I could watch you react to soad all day

[@RedlineVenom]

Love your analysis! Please keep allowing us to experience these again for the first time with folks like you who are experts in your craft but as vulnerable and emotional as us who connect with music

[@jaydeus]

This whole album was an anthem for my high-school years. Changed how I saw, heard, and played music.

[@weirdozoidtheta]

If you really want to dive into Serj's and SOAD's frenzy and genius expression, check out Suggestions by them. Might as well go for the whole first album. Always a pleasure to watch your reactions and analysis. You rock! 🤘❤

[@Flesharrower]

Your little twinkles on your keyboard playing A-minor and F-minor and diminished progressions immediately made me think of any number of Opeth songs and how they delightfully illustrate the context of what you're explaining. I'd love to see you work them over on the channel here.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Opeth fuckin rules man

[@minnesotarc7964]

After the -14F temps (-25C in non-America) and being near death with a cold, I can listen to a Finnish speaker, say Anna, and by just listening to her conversation from Finnish to English and Back to Finnish is something that I can appreciate the Finnish language even more. I am a classic rock/hard rock genre guy but there is a lot that I wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts on American artists from the 50s, 60s and 70s as well. Continue the great work.

[@emanueljfcferreira]

First, I really appreciate your bilingual reviews, and Finnish sounds amazing to me for some reason. Not sure how far into more heavy bands you want/enjoy to review, but I suggest e.g. Harlequin Forest from Opeth. Atmospheric, diverse vocals and good song composition imo

[@MrRati23]

Aerials and Spiders are two amazing songs by them. There's others too but i suggest reacting to those ones first. Also check group named Cannons and their cover of Golden. It's a great one and this band deserves more recognition.

[@JNoelVelazquez]

Chop Suey is about the social repercussions of drug use. Daron, guitarist and the writer of the song, explains in an interview that the expression 'when angels deserve to die' was inspired by the people who say that drug abusers deserve to die and don't aknowledge the problem that they are having, taking away their worth. The song points it out when it says, 'I don't think you trust in my self-righteous suicide' referring to drug consumption. The 'wake up' part is just random household arguments that revolve around the subject of the song. The 'father' part represents the dispair of living such life.

[@oraculox]

Yes, but could be a second awakening from the perspective of drugs, seeing the "normal" ones that never used drugs, still asleep. With the obvious chris, musl and heb underlining And deeper than that, that suicide is still about the self, and there´s nothing righteus about it. An escape that is denied and punished by most religions without allowing an understanding of the roots of a primal psicological state.

[@nikolah.8472]

If you like the melodic parts of System the most you will love Serj Tankians solo stuff. He has more melodic and even classical attempts mixed with rock/metal elements on his solo project. "Elect the dead" is one of my favorite albums still to this day. Songs like "Empty wally", "Sky is Over", "Lie Lie Lie" and "Honking Antelope" are in my rotation list every month.

[@BitterBucolic1]

Hypnotize by SOAD is a great example of Serj and Daron's cool harmonies. Would be a cool next reaction. Love your analyses

[@omegashinra7672]

God, I just love the Finnish language. I used to watch The Dudesons as a teenager and it sounded beautiful even coming from those maniacs. Songs fire too.

[@traviscotrel438]

For me this song was always about feeling abandoned by the heavenly father and misunderstood by our earthly father. And just wanting to know why. Love the vocal reaction Anna as always! Great Song choice!

[@ceejluige4816]

Great reaction. Keep up the great work!

[@CitizenScorn]

The "father" part was from when they were recording the album with Rick Rubin, and they were like "we don't know to say for this part", so Rick told Serg to pull a random book off of Rick's extensive book shelf, open to a random a page, and see what it says... It sounds like a passage from a book because it is lol So beautiful 🤘

[@mumbledg]

Just in case somebody missed it, those are quotes from the Gospel, they're Jesus' final words as he's nailed in the cross. I'm not even religious but it's such a powerful image it gives me goosebumps.

[@daroldteitzel1649]

Great assessment of SOAD. You are very fair and ultra informative with regards the lyrics and singing style. Enjoyed hearing your wisdom and educated views and angles,.

[@NestoriG]

This is second albums hit songs. Ota Aerials kuunteluun tältä. Kiitos!

[@Wreath83]

Great reaction. Thanks a lot!

[@bobs1648]

Anna, well I see you're wearing your hoodie so I'm going to guess it's a little chilly there in Finland... 😁👍Anyway, Good song! Thanks for brightening my day as always. BIG HUGS and much ❤to you and the pups! Stay warm!

[@kalohaggard1729]

These guys came on the scene like a big insane explosion. Absolutely the most original sound of that era . Love this song.

[@o.k.1175]

I like this Finnish coach. And her reaction 😁 Greetings from 💙💛

[@BrandonWestfall]

I don't know Finnish but I'll listen to you all day lol. Toxicity is probably my favorite System of the Down song.

[@_l3m35_]

I spend most of time watching her mouth pronoucing each word, it's like a class/show of pronunciation :D

[@RemakingVideosSongs]

Love this reaction. You are amazing. Very sensible.

[@Phattydumpz]

The diction in your language (Finnish?) is very compelling. You're a vocal coach or something along those lines so it makes sense, but damn your voice is smooth. I love SOAD but I'm coming back just to hear you talk.

[@existozip]

I think that "Spiders" is probably the best song for a vocal coach to react to. It actually shows off his voice a little bit more.

[@missterM69]

Nice soad ever....love then since young

[@philipwall1025]

Another Rick Rubin masterpiece, Serg hey Rick what should i put in this empty spot, pull a book off the shelf , anybook.

[@cthandrei4283]

goddamnit, i've heard this song a million times before. I think it's your Finnish accent that gets me into it again.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Anna, I'm glad that you enjoyed reacting and analysing this. Please could you consider doing an analysis of the band 'Godsmack' the two tracks which I suggest are: "I Stand Alone" and "Voodoo", the reason that I suggested these two is because the lead singer's (Sully) voice is very different on them both.

[@Петърчо]

"Changes" is also very good.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@Петърчо Yes, it is. "Re-Align" is also a great track, I didn't want to recommend too many and inundate, Anna, that's why I only suggested the two.

[@Sigma1_969]

Great reaction... I appreciate the fact you speak in your native tongue also. Very cool and interesting analysis.

[@KytexEdits]

PLEASE do dreaming by them one day, it's the pinnacle of their vocal harmonies and insanity.

[@andrewlounsberry2371]

Hi Anna, YT just dropped some of your reactions into my page (finally the algorithm did something right 😉) You could, for sure, give a Master Class in music composition teaching how chord progressions invoke a particular emotional response. Well done woman 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi Andrew, thank you for your kind words and welcome to my music fam! 🥰 I have tons of nerdy reactions up for you to enjoy, hope to see you in premiere live chats some day!

[@andreasnordin9023]

Anna V RULES!

[@dirkfaltin4536]

Great song and a great analysis from you Anna!!!

[@jeffclendenin6770]

Love your reactions, keep it up!

[@kalidar01]

Great videos, beautiful lady from Finland. A very beautiful language and a country of great people. We look forward to many more similar videos. Thomas, from Hungary.

[@Kodiak660]

Raye, Oscar winning tears performed at the Royal Albert Hall seems to be overlooked by much of the vocal coach reaction channel community. It is an amazing performance! ❤

[@lateknightr3038]

my personal favorite of serj and darrens vocals is the song sugar.. byob is great too

[@jeremygrimes9203]

Another award winning reaction Goes to Madam Anna 🙏👍

[@vanessameddles2240]

I could listen to you talking all day seriously.

[@TheSnarkyBrit]

I think you'd appreciate the song and the video for "Question!" by SOAD.

[@logankerlee1988]

:) I really enjoyed watching this video! Looking forward to more, next time!

[@iolioesem7485]

Goddess as always

[@Plastikdoom]

And yes! More Anna of an awesome group and song, I heaven, haha.

[@theliikedanuss]

You most definitively need to listen to “Lonely Day” as your next track from SOAD , such a powerful song and video ❤️❤️❤️

[@blairmillward8408]

They are definitely a very unique band with an unmistakable style and sound! Thank you for doing this one Anna. As for a suggestion, Beyond the Pale by Pain of Salvation if you get a chance 😎

[@Farm7301]

Review their song "Question!"... PLEASE

[@Petteriks]

Sua on kiva seurata - oot niin kaunis ja eloisa 💜 😅

[@larrysims7235]

You are so beautiful and i love the way you switch languages so fluidly.

[@kyleborgesano3391]

You should check out Swallow the Sun, they're a Finnish metal band.

[@McM-u2u]

Daron the guitarist, is singing the other vocals, he is quite a good vocalist as well. He does a lot of vocals on many of their songs.👍🍀 Also great reaction I am really liking your channel.

[@flo4t1619]

You have a nice accent, very good reaction. Greetings from Colombia

[@Thompson9940]

In no order here are some of my favorite SOAD songs. 1. Question!(Classical Themed Song and maybe my favorite) 2. BYOB 3. Dreaming 4. Stealing Society 5. Science 6. Lost In Hollywood 7. Radio/Video(Armenian folk themed song) 8. Forest 9. Revenga 10. Holy Mountains(Armenian genocide song) 11. Vicinity of Obscenity(weird song about prostitution) 12. She’s Like Heroin All of these song are probably their best songs in a vocal standpoint.

[@conchosewing]

we lost our damned minds when chop suey, toxicity and aerials came out. so lucky to have lived it

[@djdronkenhenk4543]

Great reaction! I can recommend Aerials which is another great song by SOAD, with some great vocals especially.

[@gaborszilagyi1480]

I could listen to you speak Finnish for 100 years

[@juliopacheco2900]

I have no idea of Finnish language, but I always say the intro with you 😅 "no moi annatala" (something like that)

[@annavaskelainen]

😂 hahahah amazing! You've learned some Finnish then! 👏👏

[@christianmeyer6724]

😊👍This was one more special and impressive "note" in the "melody of your reactions". Keep warm, stay well and cuddle the pups 🤝🦮🐕‍🦺

[@jurgengierkink4322]

One of those moments to look out for : your weekly dose of Anna-lytics 😊

[@thomaskellyjr6370]

Must checkout their track “Aerials” next!

[@G.O.D..]

since we're in to my kind of music... you also want to check out disturbed

[@burgeeburger9328]

Love that after both SOAD videos YT has recommended Prison Song. I highly recommend it even if you don’t make a reaction video. If I’m being completely honest Forest is my favorite on the album though

[@LuisRdzG10]

The original title of the song was "Suicide", but label didn't allow it and forced them to change the title of the song, they creatively used Chop Suey, not for the food plate, instead as a double intended work-play of words. You nailed it, girl. If you hear the song at the very beginning in Spotify or the album, you can hear a whisper saying "rolling suicide" (the original name of the song), before the song starts.

[@Syzygy77]

Do you know Stoned Statues? They are a band from Finland and are one of my favorite new bands. You should check them out.

[@alvinbontuyan279]

This song really has one of the best intros and starting ever

[@owennoad-watson2820]

Am I a simp? I discovered this lady recently and despite her beauty, I'm drawn to her voice and opinions. She switches between languages like a creole and she understands so aptly (at least in my mind). I'm slowly falling in love and I'm unashamed. Is that simping?

[@Папся-ч6у]

Крутое переживание !! , а ты класссная)

[@rikuliikanen2563]

I really recommend the songs "hypnotize" and "lonely day" from SOAD, they are amazing!😊

[@willynillylive]

I am glad you liked it

[@somemonkeystirnerite]

I love the Finnish language. Nordic languages are so beautiful!

[@ruinatorssf]

The next SOAD song I suggest is 'Spiders'. Thank you for your analysis of Chop Suey and your very interesting digressions on tonality. All the pleasure is mine. :)

[@SnakeP1tPoetry]

Its a story about Jesus on the Cross talking to God and asking him why he has forsaken him, also about the disciples not believing his resurrection or the people mocking him on the cross, not trusting in his self righteous suicide, his sacrifice for salvation.

[@yairmiller7715]

no it isnt

[@rickyism1576]

I was in the 9th grade in the US when this came out im now about to turn 38.. Its hard to comprehend that.

[@Jinnyoube]

Time for "Corey Taylor - Snuff (Acoustic)" react!!!!

[@lardo7300]

Basta KZbin de mostrarme finesas que saben de música. Me enamoro cada 5 minutos y además con Tarja Turunen ya tengo bastante. Gracias.

[@voteaustin]

Definitely *AERIALS* should be next

[@RahimRahmat]

Those backup harmonies, you're looking at guitarist Daron Malakian for those. His voice is good enough to be the lead but he chose to take a back seat and let Serj lead. That's why their harmonies sound so beautiful.

[@justitia257]

Very nice

[@absurdcamus]

System of a down - Aerials. must check

[@pepaiaz1849]

One of my favorite songs from SAOD is Aerials its more calm than the others, react to that one pls.

[@parkertoolman9759]

Bravo 👏, very good reaction👍

[@alexmccullough3866]

Daron has great back vocals but they have other songs where he sings much more as a lead I recommend lonely day and Mr jack I love those two

[@murobro]

Didn't know finnish sounds that good

[@davidputman4230]

Anna, you gotta check out Charles Bradley cover of Changes. A black Sabath song.

[@Mr.Sidenote]

Might I suggest their song, "Lonely Day." so you can hear guitarist Daron on lead vocals? It's a short song so maybe you can do a double reaction. Their song, "Aerials" features more incredible harmonies between Serj and Daron. P.S. Don't forget to revisit Slipknot. They have several really good songs to choose from, including "Wait and Bleed," "Duality," "Before I Forget," and "Psychosocial."

[@jlgaming7882]

Voisitko joskus mahdollisesti tehdä reaktiovideon James Bluntin kappaleesta "Monsters"? Could you make a reaction video about "Monsters" by James Blunt?

[@mickot3]

I only just found your channel Anna and I’m loving it. I would love to see you check our Kasey Chambers and her cover of Eminem’s ‘lose yourself’

[@ultra-sloth]

again, I recommend doing a King Diamond reaction: there's a video for Family Ghost, or maybe the song At the Graves would be good (lots of great vocal changes & interesting styles there)

[@andycopland3179]

This album was the album that made me a "metal" fan. I was stuck on electric music in my youth and remember hearing this and being blown away. You ready for that McDonalds yet? 😂

[@yairmiller7715]

Gotta do ego brain. I dont know why it doesnt get the credit it deserves.

[@DownTheStreetCut]

here on youtube "Rick Rubin explains how System of a Down's Chop Suey! was created (2022)" the story how "Father, into your hands - Why have you forsaken me?" became lyrics to the song

[@gegart01]

These 4 armenian dudes are my favorite band, along with Slipknot, Nightwish and Machine head