MUSIC TEACHER REACTS | 2001 | 5 BY: System Of A Down "Toxicity" | CLEANING OUT THE SHED EP 32

The only way to truly appreciate an artist is to listen to all their music, not just one song, so we came up with our "5 By" series where David checks out 5 songs by an artist.
The next artist of our "5 By" series is System Of A Down. On this episode of Cleaning Out The Shed, we go back to 2001. Check out David’s reaction to System Of A Down's "Toxicity".
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[@ZombieRoca]

After the first record, Serj went from crazy front man to passionate singer.

[@lashedsuns4529]

You're implying that he's not still crazy.

[@Zacharysharkhazard]

@@lashedsuns4529 he’s wise as fuck now is what he is, I guess that can be interpreted as crazy tho? lmao

[@FabiolaRVela]

He has such a beautiful voice

[@darkguitarist3476]

Next 3 should be: Chop Suey Aerials BYOB TRUST ME .....

[@Sparkrdom]

He's done 3 (Sugar, Spiders, and now Toxicity), so I think it has to be Chop Suey! and BYOB

[@SampleChan]

BYOB is a must yeah. I'd love the prison song too, but thats a much less known song than aerials

[@lc81002]

Chop Suey! BYOB Prison Song Needles Deer Dance There are too many!

[@KillTheCrownSTW]

Everyone forgets Lonely Day

[@Sparkrdom]

@@KillTheCrownSTW I don't, but when you can only pick 5 and already picked 3, it's a hard sell. I'd love to see it, Questions!, Deer Dance, Hypnotize and a few others.

[@Chot.hocklett]

I love your little improv moments. The brief bits you’ve done in C minor in the last couple videos are gorgeous

[@sabrinakay4100]

Something about Serj’s voice is phenomenal to me

[@teagwo]

"These guys must be great live" Yep, best show of my life!

[@americanmetalhead7318]

Sucks that Serj’s voice just isnt what it used to be live. Back in the day, he was one of the best live vocalists

[@iamthewalrus4998]

@@americanmetalhead7318 and they need a second guitarist imo. Unless you have Jimmy Page in your band everybody sounds better live with two

[@slayrx]

I dont know why everyone is sleeping on "Question!" Their Best song imo

[@user-lx2pi9wr7k]

especially considering that Shavo (bassist) is the director of this video. Great video, great song

[@MatheusRobis]

That as good question

[@struebz]

I've always said that! My favourite too

[@teamfingahs4907]

Suggestions is often overlooked as well

[@MariangelyRodelo]

@@teamfingahs4907 all the self-titled

[@ben1ben]

3:20 surprisingly his talking voice is VERY soft. But I get what you mean, what Serj is doing is adding grit and force to his talking voice and thats what makes it sound like it, thats the thing that you like, and I like it too. What I think is sad is that nowadays Serj doesn't add that grit and force to his voice since he struggles doing it. I think he needs to get some Vocal lessons.

[@rfogle17]

Just want to say this. I'm a quiet subscriber. Don't comment much on youtube but I gotta say your appreciation for music in general shows so much in all your videos. I love just watching and learning little bits from your commentary. Keep it up man. The genuine positivity is so needed these days.

[@MusicShed]

That made my day Ryan!

[@Vladbrook]

System of a Down - Chop Suey! PLEASE

[@AJZ0626]

I love when Serj trails off the note, at the end of the first "disorder" section, into hums,

[@TheMostGloriousBeard]

Your piano playing of that riff gave me chills.

[@mh1290]

I really hope you did Question for this series. I look forward to seeing the other two you did!!

[@hhoi8225]

Deep down, all I ever really want for this song is for people to hear "eating seeds as a pastime activity."

[@MFJones452]

SOAD definitely have a distinctive sound. As another commenter suggested, doing 5 by Muse would be the dream. You'd have a full back catalogue to choose from! Another great upload guys, enjoyed this one.

[@northernzeus768]

The insight. The drawing out of the underlying melody. The thought process to draw out how music is music.. frankly… spectacular. You sir have a new subscriber…

[@nathanialmunro2396]

I'm 35 i got this CD when I was 19 so epic got to see them live

[@icy2037]

It sounds so beautiful on the piano

[@TheClarky2000]

Please do 5 by Muse! I promise you’ll love them

[@munefresh]

I second this! We PROMISE, David!

[@wt8213]

Have to end the marathon with "Chop Suey". Arguably the most iconic rock song of the time.

[@teamfingahs4907]

Daron sounds more like dare in THANKS David loving your stuff since seeing your The Kill reaction and the keyboard things you do are absolutely fantastic thanks again

[@Sparkrdom]

Darin DePaul is a good example, you say their names the same (to my ears)

[@chrismcpike7474]

I love your SOAD reactions. Your insight is very important.

[@OriginalDiabeto]

They were my first concert back when I was in middle school. One of the best concert experiences ever.

[@nino_kO1]

The way you play just by ear is mind blowing 🤯 to me hahha, awesome video man.. i enjoyed watching it

[@ryanshaw9770]

Love how you can just listen to a song and be able to do that on a keyboard it sounds so cool its a fantastic song

[@bezdekdelatte]

This makes me want to see you react to Faith No More. The Real Thing, Land of Sunshine, Everything’s Ruined and Stripsearch are good places to start. It’s amazing how many bands Faith No More has influenced. Great work!

[@maximilianwentz3668]

Definitely listen to “Question!” :)

[@billieanson9221]

it surprises me how you haven’t heard most of these songs like HOW love you btw

[@leoohollow4510]

I've been waiting for this for so long! You should listen to Aerials as well, pretty amazing songs!

[@Kraev369]

I love this band so much, they literally were the music i played non stop on guitar and i learned so much of their music while learning guitar. I would play their entire albums or a live show just so i could gain endurance and stamina in my fingers and hand muscles lol. Love these reactions they are so genuine and amazing to hear from a music teacher your own thoughts and feelings. Glad you're falling in love with them. I agree that their music definitely takes you on a journey. A wild one at that haha. The lyrics are a whole nother journey :P Thanks for the content Oh also their live shows are amazing, some might even say they sound better than the studio recordings. Should definitely check out their older live shows. =]

[@Carter.Allen02]

This is what I’ve been waiting for thanks David

[@liquidfreeways_]

I've been a fan since 7th grade (2001). I knew this band just had so much value even then. They're brilliant. Just found your channel today. Love when you play along!

[@Justin-nq6kf]

SOAD is their own genre

[@Dennis_The_Peasant]

"These guys must be so much fun to see live" I literally thought I was going to die in the pit when I saw them, and I was totally fine with it.

[@MusicShed]

I’m glad you’re still here

[@crossfadefan67]

Love that you're checking out system

[@lc81002]

I hope one of the last two is Chop Suey! Starset - Bringing It Down

[@dxmcollectibles357]

Been here since 5k and am so happy to see you come so far!! You have just that star quality for noting the things that many people wouldn’t musically. Impressed as always have An amazing week:)

[@MusicShed]

Thank you my brother!

[@joshuatmanion8010]

I have seen footage of one of their concerts with 5 mosh puts going on throughout the crowd, i can only imagine.

[@pandoamessi4079]

I've seen some videos of their live concerts and you are absolutely right. They are fun to watch😂 Serj and Daron's vocals are incredible and they sound so good together! Holy mountains, Aerials, Question, ATWA, Streamilne, B.Y.O.B. and *Protect the land* (released in 2020) are all great songs imo! It's worth checking them out- if not in reaction videos, then at least in your free time! :) Also I think it's awesome how you've managed to sing along with them so quickly!

[@michaelshelton3910]

Love your reactions and commentaries!

[@AreJayMC]

this is easily the best song ever written imo

[@TheComfyGeek]

I love System of a Down and it's a shame we'll probably never see new music by them. Serj's solo stuff is amazing though.

[@rsmcd5672]

They released new songs this year! I jumping around in excitement when I heard about it 🥰🤩

[@Paulfighteronline]

SOAD was such a big part of my childhood and one of my first metal loves. Your 5 BY series really brings back memories and I love your piano breakdowns!

[@nicholasgraves3149]

I've loved this song since I was in middle school. The last "disorder" Serj holds is so perfect. The way he maintains the breath control for the whole duration, and the way he shapes the envelope of the sound all the way to the end of the note are just so cool and I geek out every time I hear it. He's not just sustaining that note, but he has a destination in mind and he knows just how to get there.

[@TCxfan]

Never realized I need an acoustic piano cover on SOAD songs till now

[@Udu86922]

This was my middle school days. I remember my mom buying this album for me because it had the "parental advisory" on it. Dang, bringing back memories. But also, you should do more Sleep Token. Or Of Mice and Men. Love your stuff, sir!

[@AggressivelyLoving]

I never learned an instrument in my life. I'm born 92' and everytime I listen to this song I want to learn the guitar.

[@americanmetalhead7318]

You need to check out the entire Toxicity album. Hands down one of the best metal albums of the 21st century

[@ataraxiiaa]

YOU NEED TO DO the Mars Volta. I saw them live with System of a Down back in like 2005 and it was the best time. I was like 12 but still it was the best live performance ever

[@elcuh3316]

Hey, it's one of the "System of a Down people" just wanted to say that these guys are amazing, please do more reactions of SOAD even after the "5 by" is done, I would really like to see your reaction on many, if not, all of their songs

[@lakrisen6133]

You picked some good ones, but last two HAVE to be Aerials and Chop Suey!

[@forformgamer]

I commented on your Sugar reaction about seeing them live. This song was honestly about the pinnacle of that experience!

[@user-ct3ml6iu4n]

I'm so happy you found a love for this band I loved them from their 1st album! 20 years and going strong they never get old \m/ best road trip music on this planet

[@briangood2048]

You're right about Serj and the punk rock elements. There are hints of Jello Biafra from Dead Kennedys in there, for sure

[@breeenderbre]

Oi David thanks for reacting to SOAD. Anywayy here´s your Reminder to react to The Conortionist Language

[@SaltyFrank1990]

Thanks for reminding me that I don't understand anything about the musical language at all. Solving the universe ultimate mistery seems simpler.

[@wetplanet268]

Great video Teach! Thanks

[@eggstu]

They most definitely are a band that you can play every album from start to beginning and love every song. I highly suggest you checkout all their stuff in your own time.

[@GetLostGames1]

Ive seen them live many times. Each show has its own vibe. You should have been at the ozzfest in boston where godsmack "told people to chill and the police were outside ready to come in". Then they were boo'd off stage and covered it mud balls. System came out and serj said "are you motherfuckers ready to die!" And the fucking crowd went crazy. Not one ball of mud went toward that stage when they played.

[@ornanchristie209]

I see that you are going down the rabbit hole, good luck man

[@veRGe02]

I'm new to your channel but loved this reaction! Great stuff. I will literally watch every single SOAD video you do.

[@razormonkey5000]

Love the reaction! Hard to believe that you haven't heard this song as a drummer. Keep up the good work! 🙂

[@Ear_Candy_8650]

LEGEND💜💜💜

[@gmdragon117]

Thank you for teaching theory!

[@mrnoopster588]

Love the video man!, by far one of my favourite song by system has to be their old ones like soil or darts, keep up the good work!

[@arc6017]

Awesome banger! This song is such a vibe, love the drumming. This whole album is their masterpiece. Saw them twice live, epic!! Also loved your little touches joining the melody on the piano, it gave the song....some finesse maybe :)

[@JoeBlythe]

Can't mention enough the drummer John Dolmayan, who was heralded as one of the very best Rock/Metal drummers of the early 2000's. He has made the cover of Modern Drummer magazine on multiple occasions, which is a sure sign he was among the very elite of his time as a percussionist, and as a drummer I very much looked up to when I was learning to play as a teenager.

[@JoeBlythe]

By the way, I see a lot of people recommending the same popular SOAD songs (Chop Suey, BYOB, etc.). And they are good songs, but they have better songs that weren't as main stream, like Lost in Hollywood, Revenga, Cigaro, ATWA.

[@ZombieRoca]

I need the song Question! By System of a Down to be in your 5 by!

[@b1ll536]

A more underground song of soad that it's pretty good aswell is Mind, from their self-titled album, or revenga

[@MariangelyRodelo]

Look at each other

[@admiralcooper]

Thank you!!!

[@RunBayou]

Yeah. Like seeing you rock out bro!

[@reTHIRST]

Holy Mountains by System of a Down is an amazing song. you should give it a listen

[@jimooijevaar6894]

3:01 / 4:03 when you play that I think instantly of Michael Myers from Halloween when they play his "tune"

[@saddamkhan599]

You can't miss their unique song. BYOB

[@streborsemaj2173]

Dude, your improv keys are a stellar representation of talent. Wow. You freaking rule dude. Please react to Desert Diamond by Alcatrazz. I think you’d get a kick out of it.

[@misssmarteepants3465]

If I may suggest “Lonely Day”? Very different from their normal style, but still 100% them. Played in B minor I believe.

[@ViVaLaRan]

Chop Suey already! Stop teasing :DD

[@MusicShed]

You’ll just have to be patient and see!

[@gegart01]

Bro, I feel the same. Falling in love all the time

[@ctobolsk]

I have seen these guys live, and yes, it was amazing!

[@fonsecorona]

I've never been to one or their concerts, but now that you mention these guys must be fun to see live, I'm thinking of that concert they played in their home country, Armenia, in 2015...The crowds sure seemed to have the best time of their lives.. 🙂 If you have the chance, check it out... Fun fact: It's a 2-hour-plus concert.. 😎

[@TheZenChii]

Please check question by them down the road. It is highly underrated and my fav.

[@asimplekraken1318]

I love it, the whole album was a lot more widespread than their previous ones, certainly in the UK. I love piano covers of their tracks and your videos have great breakdowns in. Maybe I should start learning the piano.

[@JBrewski]

I love this channel!!

[@MusicShed]

We love you too!

[@Valeiacomini]

Welllll these guys made some really cool stuff. I mean, I don’t know which song I should suggest you! Edit: ok one song pop up in my mind, I recommend “sad statue” :)

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

Awesome group.

[@lynngarrow7077]

Great reaction

[@heavenwithin81]

As simplified as it is GODDAMN that sounds pretty on your piano.

[@gman7774]

It’s been 10 months.... I must selfishly ask for more System of a Down. Specifically the song Question. It has crazy time signatures and vocals and drums.

[@bryanforis1839]

The song must great so many people watch it great sound

[@iramiranii1146]

YEAH

[@Donks-R-us]

PSYCHO!

[@phillipscalisi107]

Has to be Chop Suey and Aerials for last two

[@karlbbb]

Just doing by own drive by to recommend Question be included in your 5 by. I think you'll love the feel and the constantly changing time signature!

[@morgangaskin3072]

Great reaction, new subscriber 💛

[@MusicShed]

Welcome MG!

[@mfletch512]

I don't know if you have done a lot of research on Soad or Serj Tankien in general but he WAS an Opera singer. That is why his singing is so tight and he can play with tones so much. Now he kind of does his own thing with with an actual orchestra... I think you would like some of that stuff too.

[@itsberzerk9279]

Yesss

[@yp1851]

Question and Aerials next please! Aerials shows their Armenian roots best and Question is just that good! 😁

[@jacobs_1302]

Do Korn next :) I suggest you Blind Good God Freak on a Leash Falling Away from me Here to Stay

[@audryvallejo3421]

I suggest "Psycho." by System Of A Down, you will not regret it!!!!

[@patrickcain1455]

So creative, videos also. Steal This Album is my jam ,with harmonizing vocals . JMO. Saw Rick Rubin on Sixty Minutes recently, definitely a different cat.

[@williamholloway2564]

They just had a concert the other day, too few and far between if you ask me. They played 31 songs and they left out at least 30 or 40 more great songs, All of their songs are actually really great. Metro from Dracula 2000 is an awesome tune.