I'm part of the problem? System Of A Down's "Hypnotize" being vocally analyzed by Opera Singer

It's no secret that I love Serj Tankian's incredible vocals. I'm on this journey to experience as much System of a Down as I possibly can, and next up on the list is "Hypnotize". It leads me to the question - am I part of the problem? Let me know in the comments, as well as your next SOAD analysis for me!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to System Of A Down performing "Hypnotize" for the first time.
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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.
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[@chriskasowski4743]

"Lost in Hollywood" is probably the best example of how well Serj & Darren harmonize together

[@fabtech0771]

and Soldier Side

[@ProbolStudio]

Yes, Lost in Hollywood deff

[@mateusoliveira6913]

Deff a must react

[@Tekid0x]

Yes!

[@talesofacrookedmouth]

Radio video more

[@Man-vs-Metal]

Liz: Am I part of the problem Serj: WHY DON'T YOU ASK THE KIDS IN TIANANMEN SQUARE

[@YeetForTheStars]

Soldier Side is a harmony the whole way through and its beautiful. Honestly I could watch you do SoaD videos exclusively and never get tired of it.

[@uhbier]

Soldier Side is for sure my absolute favorite song!

[@QuestionableQueefs]

💯

[@danny-d0rito]

it's not the popular one, but I listened to it and actually cried. there was so much emotion I felt in it.

[@Kenshi9000GamingChannel]

@@uhbier I love playing that on piano

[@0097205]

"I've tried to explain it... in the end it's just magic" is probably the most accurate explanation of Serj's tone. As kids, one of my best friends was obsessed with SOAD and ingrained the love of them in my mind. For one class we did an interpretive project on this song, I thought at the time we missed the point but somehow it worked in a very Dadaistic way.

[@Badmeets3VIL7]

RADIO/VIDEO is the best Harmonization between Serj & Daron. I will continue to scream this from the mountain tops 🏔️ until you are able to sit down and bless yourself with this beautiful tune. Thank you for reawakening the love us SOAD fans have had for years, we hope these videos help the new generation find this beautiful band. There will never be another SYSTEM OF A DOWN 🙏🏾

[@Scoobay]

Agreed. But maybe the lack of music video is a problem for reactions.

[@izabellazombori-benczur7847]

Yes, yes, Elizabeth, you must to listen RADIO/VIDEO!!! You would enjoy it sooo much! It's so much fun to listen, very playful song with the two very different but also "well passing" singers :)

[@Badmeets3VIL7]

@@Scoobay I don't believe a music video is necessary to enjoy a reaction. Music in itself is enough IMO

[@IndigoGnosis]

I am here to say that I can't wait for her to analyze this song!

[@physchy945]

Yes I totally agree. However idk if enough happens in this song to make it a great candidate for a reaction video

[@devilmaggot44]

While it may not be their best song I think “Holy Mountain” is great representation of System of a Down as a whole, from their musical direction, lyrics, and Serj’s vocal abilities. All are captured perfectly in that song.

[@Chacharson]

I love this song, it's one of my favorites

[@s3dog]

I was about to recommend this song. The range of serjs vocals on this song is out of this world

[@_luftwaffel_]

YES! very underrated song. I hope it makes it on the next one

[@samueljackson1164]

Fuckin love this song! So much emotion behind the delivery. It’s one of my favorites alongside Radio/Video because it’s just a really fun song

[@shaunagendi3416]

Definitely favourite SOAD song!!

[@nefail5000]

"Dreaming" is undoubtedly a must. Powerful, chaotic,it encorporates complex musical interchanges yet the simplicity is still there and of course there's also the beautiful harmonies and vocals. It definitely does something to me every time i hear it

[@Robisquick]

EXCELLENT underrated song. It feels like the same degree of transformative as songs like Toxicity, BYOB, etc. It's for sure in my top 7 SOAD songs.

[@xsystem1]

yes please! the "dreaming of screaming" part of daron and serj singing together is sooo beautiful and remarkable

[@trentlomelino]

SOAD is the pinnacle of not judging a heavy rock band before you listen to them. They both have super unique voices and can sing so well. True unicorn of a band.

[@griner65]

Mr. Jack is in my opinion super underrated, and that is purely because it is on an album of high intensity gold stars. Mr. Jack is a slower song, but the use of high and lows in the melody give it one of the most powerful goosebump riddled sounds that SOAD has to offer. It is my favourite song by them by far, and the message has withstood the test of time.

[@virtuallyextreme]

My favorite SOAD song forever. I saw them when I was 14 in 2005. They had lights above that flashed "fuck you pig" over and over and it is forever engraved in my brain.

[@guitarzero1901]

It's one of my favorites as well!

[@derekdbc]

Mr. Jack is by far one of my favorites, could't agree more with you

[@eRodriguez1990]

Literally just made this comment then seen yours… she will crazy love that song… they harmonize way too well in that one 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ballz2thawall695]

Fantastic fucking song!

[@S14N9LS]

Every song on Hypnotize (and Mezmerize to a lesser degree) features dual vocals and a metric ton of delicious harmonies. Their entire catalog does this at times but the final two crank it up to 11.

[@joshuaguerra2651]

They harmonize a shit load in steal this album too!

[@S14N9LS]

@@joshuaguerra2651 For sure. Ego Brain, Mr. Jack, Innervision...basically all of them. Some of their best stuff. Totally underrated album.

[@happaflapp7212]

Yes, I love the entire collection from SOAD. Their music has been in my playlist since the first time I heard Chop Suey (22 years ago). It's hard to fathom that Serge (reportedly) said he wasn't "in to" Hypnotize and Mesmerize.

[@OmegaSoypreme]

Yeah, for those albums Daron basically went from back up singer to co-singer. Which to be honest I really didn't like when I was younger. It felt wrong for Daron to be stepping on Serj's toes like that. Very silly, young me. It wasn't until a few years later when I listened to Scars on Broadway that I learned to appreciate Daron's voice in its own right, and how well these two compliment each other.

[@bvierasan]

​@@S14N9LSEgo Brain is such an underrated song. Glad to see it mentioned here!

[@jakecantu8396]

I used to be so disappointed at the lack of SOAD new music in the last 20 yrs. Now, I'm just happy that it happened for a magical period. SOAD just hits in some unexplainable way. So many unique tunes but still heavy.

[@creamworks8798]

Have you listened to Serj Tankian's stuff. It's incredible.

[@teagwo]

Ego Brain is an underrated gem and where all the harmonization shenanigans started. A true work of art.

[@codycooper5768]

egobrain has been my favorite system tune for over 20 years, THANK YOU! most people seem to ignore it...

[@grfxman09]

I've always felt that the line in this song was about being in one of those life moments where you are witnessing something, but doing all you can to stay out of it... someone comes up to you and you are parked in front of a building - somewhere you are not really supposed to be... I am just sitting in my car waiting for my girl. I am here, an innocent bystander, just chilling - passive, allowing life and conflict to pass us by as we are passively about, observing... but not engaged. That is how I have always interpreted this lyric. But I also know that Daron was sitting in his car waiting on his girl when he wrote this song... something a bit more literal.

[@Weather_Nerd]

Same

[@noggintube]

I took it slightly darker, that it's about someone who's girlfriend has gone to the demonstration, and he's waiting for her to come back, but of course she won't due to the massacre that happened. I had since heard that he wrote it sitting in his car, so I'm probably wrong on that, but I think it's an interpretation that is quite poignant.

[@grfxman09]

@@noggintubewow - that is deep. I had not thought of that before ... you could absolutely see it that way.

[@TheDreamhulk]

The reason why they resonate in me that much as well because in society there are so many non spoken thoughts and feelings which either leave us blinden or we have no control over it. You see its tragedy but you don't do anything, like siting at either edge of the abyss and looking down in the deep. I'm 34 now, when I was 17 this band was the shoulder I needed when no-one else was there for me. This is not music this is art in its purest form of existence.

[@willpina]

​@@noggintube I think that's the same sentiment as the original comment.

[@chriskasowski4743]

"I've tried to explain why Serj's tone hits my heart so many times"... Yeah I feel that too

[@jesseredwards]

Yup

[@codydaigle4354]

Same

[@MmmmGoodBoy]

I appreciate seeing her nerd out on these songs I’ve known and loved for so long, her in-depth analysis helps someone with zero musical background like me.

[@hombreguesa2200]

I usually refrain from commenting in open spaces like this, but this reaction compelled me to break that rule. I was at this show in '05 when they filmed this music video. I was 16, System was (and still is) my favorite band, and it was my first concert. No words can verbalize how impactful this show and night was for me. This was System at their peak, and seeing your reaction to the instrumental break gave me goosebumps while listening to them for the first time in a very long time. Thank you so much for that. As for which System song you should do next, I vote Holy Mountains.

[@shaunagendi3416]

Definitely one of the best shows I have ever seen.

[@amandakennedy6348]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lukemason5243]

Holy Mountains is an absolute must ❤

[@semaj_5022]

Holy Mountains is amazing, probably my favorite System song and a great showcase of the vocals and emotion of the band.

[@ClaireBevan-gm3vf]

Adore holy mountains

[@dariathelazy]

I've always thought that Serj and Daron's voices sound like they were _made_ to sing and harmonize with one another... they just go along so _perfectly._ 🤌

[@markkohler5797]

And yet, Serj isn't that into it. Really sucks for the rest of us. They are perfect together, but neither can seem to find a way to relinquish their egos enough to make it happen.

[@chilehenge8142]

"Tentative" is one of my favorite SOAD songs. I love the harmonies, and the lyrics are devastating.

[@OmegaSoypreme]

Yeah, same. My favourite from Mezmerize/Hynotize. Well, maybe a tie with Soldier Side. Another one with devastating lyrics! 😅

[@jeffreimer6920]

Underrated song for sure

[@Slaughter0tter]

This was the one I was thinking, it's topical too with everything going on.

[@uncluckable6535]

If she reacts to/analyzes a song that powerful, she needs to balance it out with something nonsensical like Vicinity Of Obscenity maybe

[@Slaughter0tter]

@@uncluckable6535 One of the times where its not daron singing the majority of a weird one. She's like heroin is my go to wtf SOAD song.

[@konradkozowski2697]

"Soldier Side" - Please its my favourite song. IMO its masterpiece

[@christineg8151]

This is probably one of my favorite SOAD songs. It's so mesmerizing! And the contrast between the simplicity of the music and the complexity of the meaning is so perfect.

[@Donanzador]

I always thought that the line "I'm just sitting in my car and waiting for my girl" was spoken from the perspective of western person hearing from the events through radio and reacting lethargically to it. Like they don't care, they just turned on the radio while they wait for their partner to come and that's what happened to be on. The news is just going in from one ear and going right out from the other. @17:06 That is just the album cover of Hypnotize. Would love to see your reaction to "I‐E‐A‐I‐A‐I‐O" simply because of the obscure lyrics. "Holy Mountains" is also a brilliant piece of music, and "Rumi" from Serj's solo work is great as well.

[@FragileMachine]

This is how I interpret it too. To me it's the standard "I am just sitting in my car waiting for my girl. Why are you trying to make me depressed by talking about these sad things that are happening elsewhere that doesn't directly affect me?"

[@shaunagendi3416]

This is exactly how I take it as well.

[@ana7icia]

ooohh i always just thought that lyric was a funny filler and didn't dwell on it but that's a very good take

[@DACatface]

I think you nailed it, as a teenager I thought it was about someone who was about to become a victim of a reigeme

[@swallowgum2284]

for me the repeated part of the lyrics give me the feeling of someone who is living his peaceful life doing normal daily things while all these horrible things happen in the world. Maybe hearing about them in the news on radio or televison but not feeling affected by them because it's just a peaceful day for him/her. The repeat of the same line also gives me the image of someone listening to horrible news but trying to tell himself "hey this doesn't affect me. I'm just sitting in my car and waiting for my girl, this is happening far, far away" to not get pushed out of his peacefull happy bubble media and politicians keep us in. (sorry for grammar errors, not a native english speaker)

[@finsternis1986]

That's exactly how I always interpreted it too. Like, I'm just trying to do my own thing, and make it through *my* day. But everyday all over the world, people are dealing with their own various situations, good and bad. And the world just keeps turning. Also, "Was fashion the reason, why they were there?" making a comment on how shallow people can be over superficial things, when a lot of people have extremely real and serious problems to deal with.

[@nika.5223]

Yeah this is my interpretation as well. The beginning of the song starts with a few allusions to terrible events, talks about propaganda and how it’s sort of weaponized to hypnotize the population. Ending with repeated “I’m just sitting in my car” makes it seem like the person is trying to convince themselves it is okay, but they know it’s not.

[@aqsw57]

yes, this is what Ialways thought too. We dont care and just go on with our life ignoring all the shit happening

[@bbyklee_8873]

with the different tone to each repetition of "im just sitting...." I thought it was the different stages of grief with the final repetitions being acceptance

[@finsternis1986]

@@bbyklee_8873 I love the descending resolve from Serj at the end , too. There is a sense of finality, completion. Relief?

[@ryanspotato3117]

Soldier Side Intro and Soldier Side back to back (whether it be the album versions or live version from Sick New World), are perfect examples on how Serj and Daron harmonize perfectly and still deliver a powerful message.

[@jem7580]

I love that you're still coming back to system of a down, they're my favourite videos!

[@metalmark1214]

With 8 SOAD under her belt that she has analyzed and this the ninth, Is Elizabeth "Hypnotized" by SOAD I'm thinking, yes.

[@ArielVoX]

Y cual seria el problema?? 😂

[@sykoteddy]

Yes, so let's get her mesmerized next :)

[@dmitryowens]

That's way too many songs from S.O.A.D. They're good, but not THAT good. She needs to do more Zeppelin, Judas Priest, Soundgarden, Danzig, and Faith No More, just to name a few.

[@metalmark1214]

@@dmitryowens Good list of bands. I'm wanting to see more of my favorite band Lovebites, the Metal Queens 🤘

[@deinemutter7472]

I will check out every single one

[@SICKYPOPP]

there are only a few bands out there which touch me the way SOAD does. i heard this song so often, that after you stop right after the intro, i knew how the song is going to continue and i heard it in my head and my eyes immediately started watering of joy ...so crazy that music can do this

[@vogelvrouw]

My dad often listened to SOAD and I wasn't really a fan, I never disliked them. But over the years I've grown to absolutely love them and every now and then I get a huge SOAD phase, they are so fucking good, the songs hit so hard you can almost feel the music, lyrics and voices it's just so unique

[@ThielKlenner]

Thank you again for your great analysis :-) The "Symbol" you could not identify is just the album artwork - Both albums Mesmerize and Hypnotize have an unique artwork and you could stick both CDs together and get another picture - it's just like their music: mindblowing and thought provoking.

[@ruthfitzpatrick4726]

The artwork was done by Daron's father, Vartan

[@TheGenXInfluencer]

This is the SOAD song I’ve been waiting for you to do. Love this song. The harmonies are amazing.

[@stevenscharmer1765]

While this song was germinating in Daron's mind, he was on his cell with another band member, while he sat in his car waiting on his girl. When his pal asked what he was doing, he told him, and he liked the sound of it. So, he incorporated it into these lyrics. But, with his sad, plaintive outro vocal, I think it's clear he wants you to think of someone near Tianenmen Square, who was waiting for his girl, and she never came. For a different side of them, they sometimes have a very playful and zany side to them, so I request Bounce. What Serj does with his vocals on it is so fun.

[@katytackleson535]

Agreed like someone was waiting to pick up their significant other after the massacre and now he will never 100% know what happened due to the cover-up

[@leighannenight]

Love SOAD so much!! Such a formative band for me and still always pops back I to my life when I didn't know I needed them. Thanks for helping to make that happen 💙. I think of that last line as a metaphor for apathy. Like, "don't look at me I'm just sitting here in my car waiting for my girl". It can also be a double entendre in that "I'm waiting for my girl... But she is not going to come, and I don't want to acknowledge that fact". I always take their general messaging to be " wake up, be aware, face the things you don't want to face and do something to change what isn't right". ✊✊✊

[@tmannet]

Yes it could very well be a metaphor for apathy... I just noticed the lines after the first time they say the "I'm just sitting..." ---> "She's scared that I will take her away from there/dreams that her country left with no one there" Is it fear of leaving one's political reality, no matter how repressive it is? I don't know, but it's so interesting

[@Schnoobi]

You were able to put into words exactly what i was thinking with regards to apathy. Love the comment!

[@michaelhamilton8359]

This is the song that first drew me to SOAD. I would be fascinated by an analysis of one of their newer songs, "Protect the Land", perhaps a comparison of new with the classic SOAD? It is a bit different, but still uniquely SOAD; I think it's a pretty enjoyable listen

[@enzopiatti1844]

Daron is one of the geniuses of our generation. He makes so simple songs but yet absolutely powerful and deep.

[@PlyrMava.]

I'm surprised Elizabeth hasn't reacted to "Roulette" or "U-Fig". When I first listened to SOAD as a kid, I didn't realize how profound their lyrics were. Then I listened to the song "Tentative" and I looked up the meaning to the song because the lyrics made no sense to me. After that, I had to listen back to their other songs and the messages hit my middle school brain like a truck. I was now aware of just how much bigger the world was than just what I could see, and how much more difficult and painful life was for so many people and how lucky I was, in a way, to just be a poor American. Ever since then, SOAD have been one of my favorites, and the music I listen to are artists with similar talents in writing strong messages. I can't get enough of the journeys great writers take us on in just a few minutes.

[@MF-de6jh]

Pink Floyd did that for me as a kid in the 70s, nobody else did that for me really until Tool and then SOAD, and then perhaps to a lesser and darker extent Meshugga.

[@PlyrMava.]

@@MF-de6jh At this point in my life, my #1 band is RUSH. Peart was just an amazing lyricist.

[@nunyabusiness3150]

Love Roulette.

[@ironpaper55]

The way I always interpreted this song was that, yes there are so many things wrong with the world and we are being lied to about them all. Having shallow and to a degree worthless things always shoved down our throats to hypnotize us into whatever is wanted of us. And in all of this it doesn’t matter because he’s, to a degree, tuning it out because he’s outside waiting for his girl, the more/most important thing he has.

[@ComradeKoopa]

It's funny how people acknowledge how we're being lied to about the many "things" that happen but then uncritically swallow the Western narrative that the Chinese state just mowed down loads of citizens. No capacity for analysis.

[@robert_5974]

It always makes me sad to know they left so much on the table as I know they had so much more to give the world with their music. Amazing band with phenomenal sound!

[@TikkiNikki]

Serj never wanted to be a Rockstar. And tbh, it makes sense to leave while you're on top than burn out like Great White still playing shows in small bars at 70 years old 😂

[@robert_5974]

@@TikkiNikki there's definitely a time to leave and some people miss the opportunity. I agree that it's better than playing into a diminishing return.

[@TikkiNikki]

@robertcrowley4599 yup, and also potentially ruining, or at least soiling, your legacy. People want to remember that energetic, wild band, not some old guys who are taketh, but don't move too much

[@Cablev94]

Serj went on to make a classical album (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WQYpV-l76VbJo&ab_channel=YussepCantor), jazz album (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2iWmpmsjZeWq5I&ab_channel=Flos), and a few SOAD style albums.

[@ShadMuffin]

​@@Cablev94 Serj's solo career is amazing, Elect the Dead Symphony is still one of the best live performances I've ever heard. And how they transformed rock songs from a pretty heavy album compared to his later ones into orchestra pieces is just magic.

[@livelife4soad]

This is my favorite song of all time, reacted to by my favorite music video reactor. You explain exactly what i feel every time i listen to SOAD.

[@takeyourheart3030]

“Streamline” for sure. The second verse in that song is actual vocal magic.

[@tonydeluna8095]

Love The Charismatic Voices experience with different types of music genres. Whether it’s pop, rock, or metal, the feeling for music is breathtaking! Been a fan since their first album back in 99’ with their single, Spiders which was on the soundtrack to SCREAM 3

[@Jakes_Sports]

Your energy is contagious and has revamped me listening to music again !! Thanks for the hard work🤘

[@2oonGamer]

I hope we get more SOAD! Love how much you love Serj's voice

[@OmegaSoypreme]

Gonna say it again; you really should listen to Serj singing Gate 21 live at his Elect the Dead Symphony concert. Awesome song, and an awesome performace. I think you'll love it.

[@kordell_Sorensen]

It’s so good. Almost sounds fake how good he is there!

[@jacobsobelman3923]

I second this!!

[@kinledenop]

I think their extremely underrated song "Streamline" is a great example of 2001 Serj's great vocals. But if you want a calm song with both Serj and Daron's beautiful vocals, you NEED to hear "Roulette"

[@9livesMtb]

Fully agree,ive suggested this track here before..its impressive...Streamline next please 😈

[@neur0nix]

Your System of a Down videos are my absolute favorites. Eventhough you know what to expect by now, your mind still gets blown every single time and that's awesome :D

[@Markplaysmusic]

The way SOAD writes songs is awesome, the blend of music works perfectly

[@esd357]

So much of their style shifts from album to album. Their first album has some of Serj's more wild and idiosyncratic vocal decisions, on songs like "Suggestions" or "Ddevil". Would love to see the first album explored here!

[@andrewross3750]

With how the albums flow together, would love to see a full album full discography listen from her

[@Man-vs-Metal]

There is a less well known band called Snot that was a real contender for nu-metal greatness until the lead singer died in a car accident in the late 90's. Anyway, the question you posed in the title here made me think of a song of theirs called "The Box". I'm sure you get a thousand recommendations a day but if you have a chance to listen to it I think you may like it. Incredible energy and projection from Lynn Strait. It's a shame more people arent familiar with them.

[@fucksmiddleagedmen]

HARD AGREE ! snot is amazing and i really wish they got more recognition

[@Man-vs-Metal]

@@fucksmiddleagedmen When I think about bands like SOAD and Deftones and how their sound matured and evolved over the years it makes me sad that we never got to see that out of Lynn.

[@nickdanger108]

Snot! Great first album

[@ninja4kgaming790]

I want too listen more songs system of down ❤😂

[@danielledavenport9907]

Thanks for the introduction :)

[@thomasdyrkornnvra7586]

I came across your channel just a week ago, scrolling through all your SOAD-videos. Really hooked and loved your videos, and just now realized why. Always loved System of a Downs music, and your channel makes me understand why i love their music so much! Would love to see you analyze many more songs like Cigaro, Revenga, Vicinity of Obscenity, Radio/Video, Holy Mountains, Soldier Side and Psycho! Looking forward to see more :)

[@Calumbo]

I love Science by SOAD. That song just hits right in every regard for me. A band that are vocally, musically and lyrically divisive. Perhaps victims of the their own commercial success in the MTV age with toxicity and chop suey. A band i always go back to when i need to perk up as they have this wonderful frenzied energy in their songs. I think the repeating line in this song is about just generally ignoring the horror of modern life. It’s best to try let it happen around you and go on as normal? That’s my take anyway.

[@michaelmcdermott209]

Please please please review the song Lost in Hollywood. You will fall in love all over again. 🥰

[@Cursedsama]

If you do more SOAD I would love to hear your thoughts on Holy Mountain, it's incredibly impactful to me

[@_maodealface]

It was my 3rd most played this song in 2023. Love it so much

[@garywyss4085]

Loved this one, thanks! The only SOAD I've heard has been on this channel, and I liked all of them

[@michaelmills645]

I think being a little lost helps us to continue to expand our thoughts and it is nice to see Elizabeth exploring new ground as she has helped me so many times. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your feelings with a band that is making us think!!

[@richard_n]

SOAD is one of those bands that just gets better and better the more you listen to them.

[@DjDarkD]

The Armenian stories that Serj and Darren tell us with these pieces make me sentimental, while not even having witnessed any of what he talks about. That is a skill in and of itself.

[@WoTRaR]

YES! Another SOAD video! Thank you so much!

[@DJOlivia82]

I really love Ego Brain by SOAD, these ar so touching lyrics (to me at least) and puts up the well-known fact that Daron & Serj are so good at harmonizing and put so much emotion through the voice. And also the guitar is beautiful.

[@fabtech0771]

You HAVE to listen to Soldier Side by SOAD next, it's hands down their best vocal performance from both Serj and Daron

[@irismeeow]

it was incredible to listen to the song with you and watch your face light up and change at the same time as i got goosebumps from the song. there's something so magical about experiencing music with someone who enjoys it as much as you do :)

[@luckycoroner]

I love the way this harmony allows singing along in soooo many ways mixing natural and phrygian scales - endless pleasure. There're tons of similar tunes in Eastern (slavic, asian, middle east, you name it) tunes worth to listen and learn

[@GaabzRJ]

keep reacting to SOAD songs please!! It's been a wonderful journey with you.

[@dawson8139]

Now that you've heard some of Yes, I think King Crimson would be another great way to learn about Prog Rock's early days! Yes was in many ways directly inspired by their sound. Their song "21st Century Schizoid Man" from their debut album is a great showcase of how experimental they could get. But if you want to hear Greg Lake's haunting and grand vocals I'd recommend Epitaph or In The Wake of Poseidon!

[@jonlate4581]

Starless.👍

[@stefanomaccheo]

I would love it but it will never happen. KC is a video blocker.

[@stoneysdead689]

@@stefanomaccheo No- the ppl who own the rights to their music are video blockers. The actual band probably has nothing whatsoever to do with it. 9 times out of 10 this is the case- the musicians themselves don't block or sue anyone- it's the ppl who own the rights to the song or album in question- which usually isn't the band. That's not always the case- Don Henley is a great example- he viciously goes after anyone who dares play an Eagle's lick without paying up first. But that's rare, most of the time the musicians don't even know someone has posted one of their songs or something. But the ppl who own the rights to the music do- because they actively search the internet daily for instances of it.

[@shegocrazy]

​@stefanomaccheo there are plenty of KC reactions on YT.

[@stefanomaccheo]

@@shegocrazy Yes, not monetized. There are many others that have tried and failed when it comes to KC reactions and monetization.

[@Brenoegito]

CONTINUE COM SYSTEM OF A DOWN

[@yoDrud]

🤘🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Brenoegito]

@@yoDrud 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Assthrill]

Love your channel) Makes me happy all the time I'm watching your reaction. facial expression and charismatic voice of yours))) Thank you so much! 🤘🤘🤘

[@theclow614]

HELL YEAH. This song is great. Thank you for your analysis! The nerdiness over their vocals is so relatable

[@andrewamidon1778]

I was at the show this video was filmed at! Grand Rapids, Michigan. One of the best concerts I've ever been to!

[@Majarumpel]

The SOAD song that really gets me every time ist "forest". It's meaning is just so deep 🤯

[@nintendork9207]

I don't think it's really right to say the meaning of any SOAD song is "deep", more so that it's heavy and maybe even profound, even accurate to now, but "deep" is so vague and non-specific that it kinda does the songs a big disservice, y'know?

[@Jontae4288]

the brain explosions is a trademark of SOAD. Awesome music with an purpose. My fav band of all time

[@alexanderketterer9992]

Would love to see your reaction to Avatar. Talk about range both vocally and instrumetally! "The King Welcomes You to Avatar Country" or "The Dirt Im Burried In" are great examples.

[@louisbonilla6780]

Love your metal beanie and hoodie - good visual presentation - your sympathetic analysis of all kinds of music makes your videos easy to watch and educational - that's a very unique blend for KZbin and we all appreciate it - Merry Christmas Liz❤🎄

[@ohhimarg]

The art at the end is the cover art for their album Hypnotize. But if you really want to nerd out the vocal harmonies of both Serj and Darren you should check out Old School Hollywood and Radio/Video. There are more songs but those are the two I always think of first.

[@JG12101994]

I have never heard a System fan say they like Old School Hollywood. Personally I think it's their weakest song out of an amazing discography. I won't skip it when it comes on, but I've never gone out of my way to listen to it.

[@spartan117pr7]

Daron’s father does paintings and it’s those paintings including the album art was made by him. This was a doble album and one of the most successful doble albums in history. Mesmerize and hypnotize. ❤

[@TobyDillman]

She has the kinds of reactions I wish my friends had when I told them about a song. Love these videos.

[@zackstrong8034]

I'd love to see you review either Radio/Video or Sad Statue. The duo harmonize great on both of those. Sad Statue is one of their most underrated songs in general. Either way, SOAD is the greatest and I'm always happy when you review them.

[@joshdhankins]

SOAD is my favorite band from their beginning. Favorite all time. Love the reaction. And it’s worth pointing out that the passion and excitement here in the reaction is so genuine. There’s nothing in it for Elizabeth-it’s not like this band is new/actively putting out music/open for interviews/etc. There are obviously artists that reactors give major props to, and in exchange they may get a younger audience, potential band interview, strike up a conversation about a more current artist, things like that. Reacting to SOAD? No special perks in it for the reactor-you just do that cuz you love it!!

[@JoeStanek-vu7rl]

I believe she gets paid if we watch her videos.

[@joshdhankins]

@@JoeStanek-vu7rl sure. My point is that if she was only thinking about getting paid, she could spend her time doing other artists and probably getting more views. So I’m saying I appreciate the choice to review different/diverse music and not just popular music.

[@namithdhas314]

I have waited ages for this song analysis :)

[@panda51829able]

One of my favorites, thank you for your analysis ❤

[@Morgul207]

The wait is over! More SOAD!

[@scottdavidcameron5615]

I'd love to see your reaction to the song "Mr. Jack" from Steal This Album. The dissonant harmonies on that song are so unique. That entire album is so under-rated and is one of their best!

[@godurst]

Watching her analyze SOAD will NEVER get old. Just fantastic.

[@matthewgarrison-perkins5377]

For years, I got off work an hour before my girlfriend, Monday thru Friday, waiting in my car to pick her up because I didn't ever want to be late, disappointing her. Just sitting in the dark, window down, all seasons, listening to music and thinking about my utter insignificance in how the people of the world are treated. By me, by others. Feeling helpless. Only the music to dampen my emotions. Waiting for her to join me in our joy or misery at what the day had wrought upon us. Nights when something really bad had happened, to us, to unknown nameless others. I can still taste the humid stifling air and the biting, crisp frozen air. And I still cry when I think back on the countless days worth of time. Just sitting in my car. Thinking. Waiting.

[@hollowthere3850]

This song, and really their whole catalog, just sounds so full and good on a big stereo system! I still jam this stuff quite often, and as i've gotten older, it makes me emotional thinking about and understanding the themes better.

[@avySeal]

I love your analysis & explanation. Great videos. Thank you. 😃👍🏾

[@saddingus7850]

everytime i hear Serg, i feel more alive. the joy when others hear them gives me hope.

[@christinadocouto8627]

I think the next System Of A Down song should be ATWA. Though similar sounding to Hypnotize, it has some surprising turns. It is beautiful ❤️

React to Roulette and ATWA next. Both songs are such beautiful and emotinal songs. Underrated masterpieces.

[@danielemerson5790]

I'm nearly 63 years old, but I love SOAD. So true to life!!! And this, is one of my favorites...

[@tattoooedlex]

I suggest checking out Serj's solo work and Darrens work with Scars on Broadway. I think they are both excellent on their own, but it is something special when they are together

[@mraustinworking]

LOVE this song, and great analysis! Bragging moment; I was at the show this was filmed at, Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan

[@SnailMailShell]

Tears. Why? I am not a political person, and I am an enthusiast for joy (giving and receiving). I feel such passion for the worthy topics SOAD presents, and such revulsion for the blind eye we choose to see with. It seems to be a theme with these guys, and I’m thankful for it. Thank you, Elizabeth, for trying to understand the lyrics of the videos you review. So many people get caught up in SOAD’s music and rock with that blind eye. (It’s only natural … the music is that good). Then we (I) become the duality they so often describe, and it shakes me. Tears of shame and gratitude.(I feel I’ve botched this explanation).

[@zorikh779]

I love watching your videos on SOAD there are my favorite band and hearing you explain everything makes me so happy and brings me to tears because now i understand why i love them so damn much!!! So thank you so very much for helping me understand why there my number one favorite band of all time!!!!!!!

[@dcalcoda]

I like to think of “I’m just sitting in my car, waiting for my girl” as a response to police officer questioning a man in his car on the side of the road. The officer continues to question the man as he replies, “I’m just sitting in my car, waiting for my giiiiirrrlll” over and over until the officer leaves him be.

[@drsmainemusic]

Not only was this my first SOAD song as a teenager back in 2007, the clean intro to this song was the first riff I ever learned on my buddy's electric guitar! Super nostalgia here. Happy Holidays from Bangor, Maine to The Charismatic Voice and family and awesome fans!

[@LordBarros]

I'm glad you got to this song. it's my favorite SOAD song. It's simple yet insanely complex too. There are very few words, but there are alot of meanings. It's a paradox wrapped into a song. And I love Darren's vocals.

[@n1mbusmusic606]

such elegant simplicity. indeed. the weaving of parts together is masterful.

[@bananagirlc]

Hearing Serj sing Chris Cornell “Like a Stone” hit my heart so hard. It was surreal and beautiful.

[@jeffgadzinski2624]

Hello Elizabeth! I’ve been a fan of yours for close to a year now and I love your content! I would love to see an Alanis Morissette analysis from you. Keep up the awesome content and thank you, you rock!!!

[@dohnot]

They don't just hit you with every song, they hit us all 🙂Thank you for your interpretation.

[@originalgaminggen6732]

Serj and darren are like a chain reaction of awesomeness

[@apartoftheproblem2486]

Actually... We're A Part Of The Problem

[@batigo211]

The songs of System of a Down are dazzling, that beautiful combination of Armenian melodies that Serj makes with his powerful baritone voice and Daron's sweet supporting voice give it a special touch. System of a Down is more than a Rock band.