Serj Tankian - A.F. Day - Official Music Video

Official music video for "A.F. Day”, the first track from my upcoming solo EP titled ‘Foundations’. "A.F. Day" is available now everywhere via Gibson Records - gibson.lnk.to/afday
Directed and Edited by Ara Soudjian
Gibson Media Director - Todd Harapiak
Producer - Brigid O'Connell
Consulting Producer - Mark Agnesi
Content Production Specialist - Simona Vackova
Producer - Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer
Assistant Director - Fabio Lofria
Director of Photography - Miko Malkhasyan
Steadicam Operator - Leandro Imaz
Camera Operator - Sevak Chahinian
Camera Operator - Garen Mirzaian
Assistant Camera Operator - Shihyoung Jeon
Assistant Camera Operator - Ai Kojima
Assistant Camera Operator - Sika Stanton
Assistant Camera Operator - Isue Shin
Assistant Camera Operator - Nick Eagleston
Camera Production Assistant - Geeyoung Moon
Gaffer - Bailey Clark
Best Boy Electric - Noah Shettel
Lighting Tech - Maile Edwards
Lighting Tech - Ceasar Flores
Key Grip - Baele Alexander
Best Boy Grip - Andre Sia
Band Tech - Dennis McGivern
Band Tech - Shant Barsikian
Sound Playback - Paul Figueroa
Hair & Makeup - Helen Kalognomos
Wardrobe - Jeanette Godoy
Wardrobe Assistant - Fidel Rodriguez
Wardrobe Shadow - Justin Alvarez
Production Assistant - Steve Thrasher
Production Assistant - Watson Isbell
Production Assistant - Sarah Hansen
Special Thanks to Cesar Guekian and Elizabeth Heidt
LYRICS:
I borrowed rent today so I can let my body stay awhile
Twice sorrowed by mistake for the color of my step seems too dry
The Ruby of the north is red yet it’s green for the blind consent of our time
Another Day x4
Another Fucking Day x 4
Medieval educators locking horns at the playground at 5,
Real live police crime shows,
Submission of the population at large
The blind man cannot see all the marchers on the opposite side
Another day x4
Another fucking day x4
Why do religions require from their faithful blind and questioning servitude?
If thy path is so righteous, then why the use of forcing all attitude
Celebrations are not the birth or an end but the Christ of being
Blindness serves not God, but man in his self justified will
I borrowed rent today so I can let my body stay awhile
Twice sorrowed by mistake for the color of my step seems too dry
The Ruby of the north is red yet it’s green for the blind consent of our time
Another Day x4
Another Fucking Day x 4

[@dymoslaw]

honey WAKE UP, serj did it again

[@Maverick13377]

the babysitter’s here

[@gavin8tor]

😆 😂 😆 😂 😆 😂

[@raptag7114]

HONEY, IT'S 8 O'CLOCK

[@AngelaMStovall]

​@@Maverick13377 MY daughter is 37 she'd ❤ it❗️👏❗️

[@WodkaGT]

Im awake. Hell yeah.

[@fredbyoutubing]

"An other day....AAARRRRRGHHHHHH" Expresses what me and millions more wake up thinking every morning.

[@BOLEG42]

Overcome the Pain to enjoy this masterpiece fellow citizen :*

[@loowheeze9326]

💯👌

[@eliasE989]

"you don't hate mondays, you hate capitalism"

[@JediCrackSmoke]

The poor communist millionaire is having a bad day. Boo fucking hoo.

[@karlingram8471]

Yeah

[@KHETS_BROKEN_SCALE]

This reminds me of a band I used to listen to a long time ago.

[@watchthesmoke2]

were they named system of a down?

[@koolkay_222]

​@watchthesmoke2 nah I think their talking about Limp Biskit

[@sakadragon340]

​@@koolkay_222Limb Biskit 🤦‍♂️🤣 ist doch Pop

[@psycomantisskekko]

limp biscuit ​@@koolkay_222

[@adamthorn3697]

Reminds me of Murderdolls a bit

[@mrrated]

Queens of the Serj Age....

[@TheGamingHarbinger]

Nice!

[@trevorfrench6123]

Is that the band mash up ?

[@Grover91]

A lot of songs for the deaf going on. Mainly "you think I ain't worth a dollar, but I'm a millionaire"

[@Hrafnaflokii]

Hah. Good one.

[@paulobrunassi1486]

OK, now we need a whole album, and a tour. Please uncle Serj

[@lisabogo7286]

It says it's the first track of an ep, so at least there will be some more tracks even if not 10-18. Probably4-7? Excited to find out . cheers.

[@RSLBRYT]

He said "I don't want to tour"

[@nightingale8154]

REALLY bad back from an injury

[@alain4772]

Je le trouve géantissime une fois de plus. On en veut plus !!!

[@marcosalves7773]

He said that he needs trust in the guitarist first of all and then he can start thinking about music

[@jonathanharris8566]

Man System of a Down reached people from all walks of life, Serj is a national treasure

[@ScareHollow]

wait till you read his autobiography.... he's not who he appeared.... but then again no celebs are

[@destroyermaker]

International

[@LoFi-yi5yp]

Set the chorus on my morning alarm. Finally I'll be able to WAKE UP!

[@molliver69]

Wake up ? Why don't you put on a little makeup?

[@MisterH2007]

My God has heard my prayers, finally Ser Tan made another legendary song

[@resinfingers3896]

​@@jjdogg0lmao someone is delusional

[@eternalpast]

Metal Serj is back! Yoooooooo!❤❤❤

[@SergioFernandez-bj1od]

Eso te parece Metal???

[@SergioFernandez-bj1od]

Veo estos experimentos y entiendo porque Daron se Niega a componer un disco compartiendo temas de Serj... lpm que le paso a la creatividad de Serj, de elect the ded put...

[@riley1175]

​@@SergioFernandez-bj1odthis is metal

[@viniciusnp21]

​@@SergioFernandez-bj1odCreo que el SOAD nunca se pretendió ser puro metal, pero veo un artista que tiene su tierra de origen sub un nuevo genocidio y tiene nuevas influencias.

[@kurtsenpai4757]

@@SergioFernandez-bj1od bro, han hecho discos entre los 2 los cuales han hecho cosas interesantes, el hecho que no te guste no signifique que sea la verdad, simplemente es tu opinion, pero sin creatividad las personas se estancan y sacan albums los cuales aburren al final

[@Alexandros_Alpha]

He is on SOAD mode! Yes!

[@JonasOliveira12]

Isto parece muito WAR!, que nostalgia!

[@Testament127]

Dead Kennedys*

[@Mr._Lister_The_Sister_Phister]

This song was originally intended for SOAD

[@zonic26]

He originally wrote this song for SOAD

[@Testament127]

@@zonic26 source?

[@SunAndMirror]

God. I love how serj structures his music. Such a great songwriter, and great vocal timbres. He really knows how to put appropriate styles and dynamics on the lines he sings. Love the textures!!

[@wheremymagesat9656]

Please don’t ever stop the FUNK Serj. He is and always will be a universal treasure

[@Oneidos_Gaming]

Was half expecting to hear "Of war, we don't speak any more of war" at some point. Awesome!

[@beniciounfiltered7861]

WE WILL FIGHT THE HEATHENS, WE WILL FIGHT THE HEATHENS!

[@Oneidos_Gaming]

@@beniciounfiltered7861 \m/

[@rustikalniintelektual8600]

The beggining of the song is really War? like

[@flexogeddon]

FOR SURE LOL

[@_chickenhead]

literally a War/Temper hybrid!!

[@remisonoliveira9414]

It seems to me Serj has been nostalgic lately hahaha and I love it. Deeper voice, I knew he could do that again.

[@RaaZVan99]

the vocals are ripped from a soad demo from the 90s

[@remisonoliveira9414]

@@RaaZVan99 For sure!

[@thenyanrobot4565]

Who whole song is giving off 96-97 SOAD vibes. The guitar feels like a SOB song

[@remisonoliveira9414]

@@thenyanrobot4565 yeahhh the guitar feels like Dictator from SOB

[@leonidasneves7972]

​@@RaaZVan99source?

[@jonathanwinters5162]

Serj is getting real close to how SoaD first sounded. Beautiful

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

It has a bit of an 80s punk vibe too. And the production is not over the top, it sounds raw but listenable.

[@KJ008]

Fun fact, the vocals In this song are archived from 25 years ago, because he actually recorded this as a demo 25 years ago, which is why he sounds like self entitled/toxicity era vocals, and he decided to release the song after fixing the guitar and drums a bit

[@ka-arma6072]

Am I dreaming? Feel like I’m sixteen again, a metalkid full of life and stamina, rage and wild. Thanks a bunch.

[@BlekPowers]

are you dreaming?

[@ka-arma6072]

@@BlekPowers Why not “Wake up”?

[@BlekPowers]

@@ka-arma6072 Everyone says that

[@ka-arma6072]

@@BlekPowers ah, I see

[@rogueturtle]

Serj Tankian always makes fantastic music in any genre, and it's especially fun to hear his impressive vocals in metal

[@swiftyxrd]

Eh, not every genre but metal seems to be where he does the best at. If you need an example of where he isn't so hot then look no further than his cover of Crazy Train.

[@TheMet4lGod]

This has more of a punk vibe to me. Still a good listen.

[@spillingblood1985]

​@@swiftyxrdOr his horrible cover of Like A Stone.

[@DepressedAngelsFan45]

@@spillingblood1985that was more of a tribute to show respect. calm down.

[@spillingblood1985]

@@DepressedAngelsFan45 Tribute or not, it's a fact, that it didn't sound good at all.

[@ImTheLetterP]

Serj has dropped so many bangers this past year. Incinerator, No Tomorrow, and now this.

[@scottmacneil7109]

I just wish No Tomorrow was on streaming.

[@gwmgbwi]

Was there a weak period? As far as I can tell, he’s been almost perfect since the late 90’s.

[@mayconmishima]

Real

[@viniciusnp21]

​@@scottmacneil7109 F. streaming. We should learn to make our own playlists from our favorite, at least

[@pkj77]

@@scottmacneil7109 well you have it here on KZbin

[@SumskiPero]

Hell yeah Serj is back

[@voiceovertexas]

PERFECT!!! Stay heavy my friends. Metal NEVER dies. It only sleeps and comes back stronger.

[@Alexandr_the_great]

Suddenly my day isnt that bad. Thank you Serj.

[@user-dk9kz4ii7h]

...wait, wait, wait, metal forever in my soul

[@juandavidmontanezvalbuena1789]

This song is incredible, his screams aren´t over.

[@Xpansionvr]

I don't know why most people still criticize Serj for his voice, he's been screaming like this for over 30 years, and he's in his mid 50's. SOAD sounded great at Sick New World this year, and now he's releasing stuff like this, old Serj is back.

[@nejinkamedic8609]

Мы скучали, Серж!!!

[@Slayker6]

the old Serj i love it Pleace we want more ♥

[@Defort-jd8xe]

Please, please, please continue this path.. thats the type of music we love you for.

[@tooruoikawa8985]

Serj always putting out bangers.20+ years and he’s still just as awesome!

[@Ekandor]

I don't always wake up, but when I do it's because Serj dropped A NEW BANGER AGAIN!

[@dimosthenis76]

Back to the roots, YEAH!!! Love it!!!

[@richarda5936]

Since they use the bass from My Sharona i guess you're right lol

[@zenobragatheghettotrashchi5399]

Such a weird haunting apocalyptic melody, I love it !!!

[@Tufet.]

Serj switched on savage SOAD mode 🔥

[@RSLBRYT]

This is fire, let's go serj! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HninHnin-ym8lz]

❤❤❤

[@gianlucasorrentino7426]

this feels like the early early SOAD demos this is insane

[@oblivion8910]

Thats what i was thinking sounds like the song would fit right after or before DAM

[@saltysnackkid]

us soad fans HAVE THE SAME BRAIN!​@@oblivion8910

[@lotusnyt]

Damn fine tune takes me back to the days of I-E-A-I-A-I-O.

[@rad4924]

I'm here 9 minutes after Serj dropped a new track?! Oh man, I better use this opportunity to say something meaningful and intelligent... Umm... Serj is cool. Worth it.

[@Canaltrapatudo]

Another fucking day!!! Serj is back

[@humb1s3rvant]

Nailed it

[@soshy6092]

Another day, another day, another day, another slay

[@DatKakashii]

Closest thing we’ll get to new SOAD songs so I’m all for it. Keep em comin!

[@banaahmad9664]

I love you SERJ TANKIAN ❤❤❤

[@hasnat4695]

Serj is back with SOAD mood, love it! 😍

[@malinartjom8551]

Yeah, it's always nice to hear from Serj.

[@ivy7510]

Even the lil dances are back!!

[@saskiagreis1186]

Listening to Serj is always a timetravel between my own mind and mood in nearly 30 years. Seems like I didn't change much.

[@esqueletomatadordeotakus4119]

This has some Self titled vibes and i love it

[@thisislocombia]

The vocals were recorded around that time

[@elmark3550]

​@@thisislocombia really?

[@joewhitlow5799]

Absolutely not. What an absurd thing to say smh​@@elmark3550

[@ben1ben]

Fuckin LOVE this song. Gives me Soad Self Titled vibes ESPECIALLY the Vocals. So proud of Serj not using the nasal thing on here and sounding completely REAL again 😭🙏

[@jakegammer64]

fr he almost sounds like he did on toxcicty at times but it could be his vocal effects

[@RaaZVan99]

@@jakegammer64 check my reply from this thread

[@thisislocombia]

Not effects, these are unreleased vocals from the 90s

[@timroberts986]

Serg yes but the band no

[@Tashiro64]

because this is where it's from. Most of the vocals and recordings are the original ones from early soad era. It's like a old demo remastered and put on a new album.

[@watchthesmoke2]

was listening to the 1995 demo of pluck, i loved that distorted voice so much, when i heard this i was beyond overjoyed

[@GilCAnjos]

Glad to see the FCC is back, I'd love to see them and Serj on a concert!

[@HeyMrJackkk]

Oh yesss

[@ManapartOfficial]

Best material dropped from the Elect the Dead times!

[@ivanstrydom8417]

The part where he says: ''AAARRRRRGHHHHHH!!!!'' really speaks to me, you know.

[@nightowldragonmon]

Sick !!!!!!!!!

[@OldManandtheGHome]

YESSSSSS!!!!

[@adh-dream]

Guys... At least we have Serj and Scars on Broadway. If you really don't understand why Serj won't do another SOAD album any time soon, get his book and read it ❤ In my opinion, Serj still doing music regardless is still a gift to the ears and eyes. He kills it every time. My favourite voice in music, no matter what genre it is. 👌

[@chazzt.k6576]

Yea just finished the book. It's fantastic and highly recommend it to any System fan. You get a lot of insight into what he was going through and you totally understand where he's coming from. It's unfortunate that new System isn't likely, but I'm more happy that Serj gets to live in his truth and be free creatively - even if I don't love everything. This song though?? Absolute banger 🔥🔥

[@Deuce_Allan]

What book please

[@Liquid_Architecture]

@@Deuce_Allan "Down With The System" by Serj Tankian

[@Deuce_Allan]

@@Liquid_Architecture Thank you

[@Flammenengel1]

What's the abridged version? Would love to take a look at the book one day, but right now I don't have time for reading sadly

[@deletado12]

Yeah, great song, perfect lyrics, vocals, groove, yeahhhh thanks!

[@can69cer77010]

A creative intellect that can't be contained by the unyielding and uncompromising. Artful genius at work

[@evawkcohS]

Youve still got it man we love you

[@tyggis5]

hell yeah

[@Zylrem]

No way! Serj with the heaviness again!

[@jm76vd]

This song is what a System of the Down reunion maybe sound like.Serj is a metal god and a poetic..We want them rock together again

[@fantastikfour9790]

The Return of a legend

[@TwiLightVids]

YAY, Serj is back!

[@kkyuzuky]

So beautiful omg

[@Kcolnaj]

Yeaaaah man Thank´s!!!!!!!

[@underground868]

Mood of the last decade.

[@loganspencer4161]

Monochromatic somehow adds to it. So satisfying!

[@alexservatinskiy]

another great song for waking up, thank you, serj, as always.

[@justinhorvath9589]

About time......more...more ... please Serj....more

[@nerdcorez101]

morning another day in paradise

[@humb1s3rvant]

Is that what we're calling it?

[@XD-il9nt]

Will love you Serj!!! ❤❤❤

[@corneliuseisenheim3824]

Holy shit! This will get me through my work day.

[@Naysayer19]

This is the Serj I´ve been looking for since long time ago!!

[@gegart01]

Serj!!! amazing sound!

[@ivanlandivar1741]

Always a good job of Serj.

[@ShalikShalik-hj4ip]

i love u serj!

[@wendylogan5878]

Yay .love me some Serj

[@lkgm459]

Serj did it again! I love it!

[@georgelawrence5695]

I love this song

[@kynzlyngdohnongum6913]

Yes......🤘🤘🤘

[@fitlentagreelin2301]

What a track! Serj is getting up there in years, but he's still got some killer vocals!

[@Christina-rh7xo]

I love the energy and his voice of course... 😃❤️‍🔥🤘🏻 Serj rocks

[@ievavalickaite2103]

Omg!!!!!

[@Djoyness777]

You rock and keep up the work men

[@TheHardcoreStu]

🎉 new SOAD era Serj! ❤

[@TopGearGTASA]

What a lovely day with this song.

[@Klorosis]

Serj is unstoppable!

[@Flossman2]

This man never fails to make a good song man

[@user-qw4bk8yx9e]

Dude is 50 years old and still making absolute bangers jesus christ

[@anshk19]

i love you serj i just buy your book and you change a lot my mind greetings from mexico ❤

[@pudding010]

JUST GOT THE “Down with the system” BOOK. LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH SERJJJ❤❤❤

[@edwinjesuspaleta9022]

Creative differences you say? Man this is as SOAD as Serj has ever gotten by himself, and is such a banger, you never cease to amaze serj 🎉🎉

[@Purplebloxxer]

YEAH LETS GOO

[@zeemigro9974]

Now we're talking!! This is the Serj! ❤

[@enzoedashige]

This music is perfect

[@johnstoner666]

I felt that

[@AaronJenkins-ki2vj]

He’s back

[@LailaWhittle-rk9jv]

We love you serj ❤❤

[@mbahdholdhol7473]

New Style from Serj Tankian, refreshing

[@user-wn5iy5us7x]

Too real... ✊ Welcome back, Serj!

[@SWEGTA]

The fact that Serj can still bring on something THIS heavy and energetic is amazing to see. It's also interesting to hear him incorporate subtle elements of electronics into his music. I can dig it.

[@kandykatz]

LOVE YOU SEERRJJJ !!!!!!! ANOTHER BANGER AS ALWAYS 🗣🗣🗣