Serj Tankian - What's In My Bag?

[@f.nietzsche620]

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

[@nuckinfuts420]

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

[@SidDARKtha]

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

[@87Revo]

the toxicity of our city

[@crazycarlsadventures5983]

DISORDER

[@followmearound123]

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

[@Natalie-ox7xm]

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

[@nobodyburgen4594]

A collab would be magical

[@TheAnalPunisher]

they already collaborated on one song

[@nobodyburgen4594]

@@TheAnalPunisher Link or it didn’t happen

[@TheAnalPunisher]

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

[@JazzyJonas]

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

[@megafoxyawesomehot69]

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

[@arikruybe7669]

+Demure Omniscient yes

[@jestle]

Jonas Butler yeah Serj is awesome!

[@bwills4k]

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

[@ReverbCanvas]

+bwills4k awesome dude

[@arinross523]

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

[@NightfallGemini]

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

[@Anthony-hi1ih]

O thank god.

[@morrison1405]

So happy that you approve.

[@garbz1414]

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

[@readyaimfire3454]

@@garbz1414😭😭😭

[@murdamaki]

@@garbz1414agreed

[@whanowa]

I miss System of a Down. :(

[@AbjectUsse]

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

[@whanowa]

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

[@murderkai9986]

Could you send a ink to the video?

[@AbjectUsse]

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

[@murderkai9986]

ahh okay

[@jlarsena]

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

[@wolfstar675]

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

[@ilikejuice5384]

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

[@wolfstar675]

I Like Juice Finally someone that said it!

[@alexguillen4858]

+Enrique Godinez Hmm u sure about that?

[@Learned_English_Dog]

+I Like Juice How about modern classical?

[@kekutougame]

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

[@ozzy1243]

I like how this guy has no bias

[@wolfstar675]

Having no bias is the best you can do.

[@trent3902]

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

[@gurkenhamster]

Oskar Ostapowicz That's impossible

[@wolfstar675]

gurkenhamster No.

[@N.A.M.LazyCloud]

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

[@roccot7231]

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

[@ewqdsacxz765]

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

[@iggystardust9236]

Agreed

[@fremontian9277]

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

[@fremontian9277]

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

[@Relytxz]

8un3zz I like his solo albums

[@abro5585]

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

[@benjaminperez6756]

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

[@hawkstrike18]

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

[@catface]

he's such a sweet guy

[@aliceblandelli7823]

He is a really sweet guy I got his autograph

[@grindgrindgrind666]

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

[@postaldude4568]

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

[@justinwright1745]

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

[@maxdepth3263]

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

[@doyoubelieveinghosts5482]

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

[@Arage1112]

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

[@gagetwinstoo]

47suits frequency geez calm down buddy

[@generalshamic4777]

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

[@heidithechubbybunny8949]

because he is Armenian

[@THERAMMSTEINFAN490]

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

[@heidithechubbybunny8949]

THERAMMSTEINFAN490 finnish

[@Bauer095]

His Nose

[@Hirabi12]

He was chiseled by the gods

[@deneous]

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

[@gs2461]

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

[@atvena]

It must be pointy.

[@beastybear4499]

Same

[@randomkilo]

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

[@miguelelgueta5830]

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

[@lily-bp1md]

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

[@GizmoFan1]

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

[@Eyalkamitchi1]

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

[@3rdPlaya0709]

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

[@simoneburini4036]

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

[@thedarklord6130]

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

[@michaelmyers1999]

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

[@ChachaChapati]

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

[@deannapena3686]

Death Angel, too...

[@ewqdsacxz765]

Nice combo with the Slayer lyrics.

[@Hendrix950]

Lajon from Sevendust is a sweetheart

[@MZ-zu7wk]

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

[@YYCH2o]

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

[@catherinesauseda8991]

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

[@silentshadow2536]

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

[@yoe91]

seems like a respectful, genuine young man.

[@puneetvenkatrao5085]

He's 50

[@burgerwithfries6279]

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

[@daed1819]

Puneet Venkatrao This was recorded in 2012

[@Prepaidgeecko]

2:43 "Holy shit its Serj Tankian"

[@LonewolfeE5]

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

[@hawkstrike18]

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

[@valeriazheleznyak6430]

Тому,що це Сєржик😁💖Він такий.

[@jaywood7501]

Its the tash

[@ewqdsacxz765]

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

[@Fuckingflute]

"This is what's in my basket"

[@hubertgagne3628]

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

[@BuyAnAxe]

Serj is like a metal Borat

[@chuddmctoddles1716]

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

[@phpxavier]

you are like an idiot

[@phpxavier]

brazilian*

[@heidithechubbybunny8949]

for some reason that made me "lol"

[@TechnicalBarbarity]

the problem is he's not metal at all.

[@mikesmith2759]

the pointiest nose in rock

[@leeminchung9]

*metal

[@mezmeriserizeintomysoul6502]

Led Zeppelin

[@cattreat7208]

I like his nose.

[@majortom4711]

Ever heard of geddy Lee?

[@ameliamassoth8241]

*hottest

[@kroryte2075]

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

[@iimwithstupid8595]

honestlysame

[@naughtymaster7994]

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

[@shtefozoid1384]

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

[@hawkstrike18]

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

[@Buckaroo_Banzai47]

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

[@tony2218]

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

[@pogobear6023]

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

[@WaxwingSlain]

edgy

[@mistermeister1368]

edgy

[@Xarmah]

HOW IS THIS EDGY

[@gorkaaustin5306]

edgy

[@Relytxz]

edgy

[@mariammohammed1637]

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

[@eviltigz]

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

[@atomike87]

Zappa should definitely be used as a verb more often.

[@serjtrollkian1748]

He looks like my neighbor.

[@solidkingcobra]

he looks like you!

[@fififairuzfuyooo]

He looks like everyone's neighbor

[@jestle]

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

[@serjtrollkian1748]

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

[@jestle]

Serj Trollkian Wow

[@karlm127]

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

[@KenCat1337]

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

[@obscuraapit]

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

[@shamus8687]

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

[@basiliofarach7424]

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

[@SabalGhimire666]

I find him so humble.

[@andritti]

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

[@santiagobenites]

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

[@jobzagudn]

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

[@alxiroi]

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

[@ville666sora]

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

[@Jellybeantiger]

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

[@Wordsalad69420]

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

[@pmchad]

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

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

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

[@renmysterio]

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

[@taylorloveswhales8043]

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

[@soleris4966]

His voice is so beautiful ❤️

[@czwirner]

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

[@ortafasagh6273]

Couple of lines 😌😌

[@Honeyyyy_995]

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

[@jw-vs7wh]

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

[@JapanAlmamach]

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

[@shedontanks]

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

[@621TMr]

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

[@LizzyVonBloom]

Perhaps some Chicken Stew?

[@Herbert2892]

or cerials... in the sky...

[@hubertgagne3628]

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

[@barrylomibaojr.3499]

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

[@CHECKMATE116]

I've always like Serj Tankian's music.

[@alanflores1973]

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

[@seapeoplesdidnothingwrong1307]

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

[@HealthyAndrew]

thats a good pooint. side mouth talkers bug me

[@phantomlord91]

Yes indeed! It's annoying...

[@elvenloki7340]

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

[@kodyeldridge5847]

Dear God it's killing me.

[@brianthomas2112]

Serj seems like a really bright guy

[@DankMemer42013]

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

[@villagehero256]

EG ZombieNation he can speak 2 languages*

[@jorgefernandez184]

Serj Tankian loves Philip Glass? Just perfect!!!

[@disposablefun]

everyone's talking about "This is what's in my basket"but nobody says anything about "Crime and covered by sticker"?😂btw i love Serj and SOAD

[@ElektricPulse]

That Mike Patton performance is amazing

[@cesarestrada3619]

Taylor G Of Course Mike Patton has really amazing singing talent

[@dugp1862]

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

[@pixieandreamoerbeek3410]

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

[@JunkBondTrader]

00:03 that looks like the same smile Russel Peters gives sometimes.

[@Al_Gore_Rhythmn]

I totally see that! Now I can't unsee it lol

[@JUDITH76222]

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

[@Greasyheels]

I'm sorry but I can't stop laughing at 3:03

[@tomoli1]

+Freezie Pop lmfao

[@mridgway402]

+Freezie Pop he came

[@theshittyjokeonapopsiclest9408]

+Freezie Pop when u already came but she still suckin

[@murd777]

He was getting a BJ!

[@hipbubble7685]

Well lets say hes into it.

[@laddy24702]

SOAD will never get old.

[@jaz.s2k2]

And that's a fact

[@doomstonerpunktv]

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

[@beckgrayson4254]

1:30 holy shit did that fucker break his neck???

[@Jack_Woods]

Has to be some kind of doll they replaced him with at some point, it can't be legit

[@izyccor]

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

[@lewisbarrah8804]

That mondo cane mike Patton album is Brilliant

[@ChrisNorwood3]

A new System record SHOULD BE IN YOUR BAG!

[@Elladan32]

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

[@LoveMartica]

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

[@IBennx77I]

What a sympathic guy

[@Jairrzz]

So much wisdom and kindness in him. Awesome dude

[@DavidDecipher]

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

[@MrMarkphillips132]

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

[@BoyGeorgiaX]

He's such a delight.

[@vanhelsing4623]

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

[@LAME_MMA]

hes like the Armenian Will Farrell

[@Herbert2892]

***** More respect with a true artist lol

[@Tonyvillanueva94]

I always thought the same thing ! lol

[@Muglinnor]

Oh shit

[@kaltepizza_]

Shit you're right🤪🤣

[@anwarrazali2832]

He from there

[@khakisellers2492]

One of the smartest guys in rock/metal❤️

[@jaketaz2848]

He seems cool as hell

[@patmarx1165]

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

[@robertojarzembowski]

"Crime and covered by sticker" is also my favorite.

[@dinomaritesta1101]

Oh shit, he's digging Mike Patton's Mondo Cane. That's pretty awesome! And that Patton album is amazing, especially Deep Down.

[@cassandragrant3007]

system of a down was and is still my favorite band. I also find him so handsome 😘

[@geetarzzzz]

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

[@paulpinargote5199]

I was wrong... There is A LOT more music I have yet to hear

[@MichaelD8393]

1:02 "It's called: 'Crime and... Covered by Sticker'," *flips CD over* "Crime and Dissonance." Gotta love Serj's sense of humor!

[@SunnyOnTheInside]

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

[@dotothenn]

I love these vid's! These are great.

[@melinahelmick1033]

loved serj's picks! you guys should get mike patton to do this, i imagine he'd be super interesting and eclectic in his selection

[@amoeba]

He'd be awesome to have on. Hopefully we can make it happen. We did have Trevor Dunn on once upon a time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKPSqml-f6eUetk

[@mikeolsen9450]

Serj is a cool guy

[@danielsantiago8863]

Guess what, Serj and the boys are back.

[@eldsprutandedrake]

It´s just proven over and over again whenever they interview great artists, that people who only listen to metal make terrible metal, and people who have a wide range of music they like can, and will, make some great metal (and music in general) of their own.

[@nomudnolotus5821]

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

[@dandiaz19934]

Ah, Crime and Covered by Sticker. Classic album.

[@shaymary5247]

I luv this man!!! How I miss the old school days of System of a Down!!! 😋💞

[@silvagalstyan2096]

He is from my country ❤ He is from Armenia 🇦🇲🇦🇲

[@zoelizeslifeasbestfriendsv7689]

Ani Israelyan and he lives in my country New Zealand😏

[@nickra60]

Actually he is an Iranian guy

[@TubbysWorld4413]

@@nickra60 😂😂😂 iranian! lol.

[@hawkstrike18]

He's Greek. You're all Greeks, deep inside. jk. And quit being proud of countries and see the big picture. (Watch Borders Are by Serj if you haven't already.)