FIRST TIME Hearing SYSTEM OF A DOWN!!! | Music Teacher Reacts | Toxicity

[@AngelAmparo2]

Serj Tankian is one of the best lead vocalists ever. I'm so glad you reacted to this Shawka!

[@gegart01]

True

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thanks Double D!

[@FaDezZ_]

system of a down is very special

[@veevamm3642]

One of the specialist❤❤❤❤❤

[@drhall343]

@@FaDezZ_ Special of a Down

[@nlpbraston4540]

Syndrome of a down

[@christinavtec]

Huge fan here.. since late '90s.. You must hear Chop suey Prison song Know Psycho And their two first albums are their best❤ all songs are amazing ❤❤

[@panzerswineflu]

Came across one of his newer videos singing in Armenian, no idea what he was saying but dang his voice was something.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

He does have a solo career…. Have you heard him sing reigns of castamere from game of thrones season 8? Pretty awesome

[@J_Solo]

need your B.Y.O.B. reaction

[@jimbojones8978]

Hearing you talk about polyrhythms and counting the time signatures etc. had me thinking you were talking about a Tool song. Cheers. lol.

[@jimbojones8978]

"when angels deserve to dieeeeeeee" You've probably heard of Chop Suey(just not by name, plus a few others were really popular. Surprised you hadn't heard this one at all).

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

Seeing them live in vegas has been the best concert ive ever been to. My favorite band

[@slashvanrhoads2187]

Great stuff! Love these guys.

[@ShawkaReacts]

Glad you liked it!

[@Pushing_Pixels]

I don't know the drummer's name, but I absolutely love what he does in this song. I think I'm going to set this as my new alarm clock.

[@geokfrank]

Dolmayan is the drummer, and he is one of the best.

[@MrRewy-ls4ik]

John Dolmayan, hes so good even live he nails this song...

[@dereknowak6458]

Spiders is an amazing one from their silf titled.debut album. They knocked it out of the park on Conan in 2000 for their TV network debut, you should check it out.

[@LastCrow-f2d]

First time i saw them live was 2002 was right when they released steal this album. Phenomenal live. Wish they would vome back to fl

[@jjguerrero21]

Go down the rabbit hole! You won't be disappointed!! Do Question!

[@yoshimitsu5537]

Great breakdown as always, welcome to SOAD! I'd be shocked if you hadn't heard some of their big songs on the radio in the mid 2000s, most likely BYOB or Chop Suey. I think these guys should be classified as folk-metal. They incorporate a ton of Armenian folk music traits, and are activists on behalf of Armenia. My favorite song of theirs is easily "Radio Video" thanks to the amazing vocal harmonies but they have a lot of great songs.

[@TensyCL]

I agree. Shavo and John are one of the best rhythmic bases in Metal.

[@johannesohrn9964]

First time seeing this channel, but I love it, straight into it and interesting reflections. You might’ve heard their song Chop Suey! It was huge and I think that might be where you recognise the voice. Great job man!

[@ShawkaReacts]

Thank you!

[@drhall343]

5:48 When someone asks if I'm gonna pay my taxes this year.

[@graciefolden2359]

TRUTH,😊 when anyone says they haven't heard this song or SOAD...I believe them wholeheartedly because once you do hear them you NEVER forget them or the experience of their music style.❤🖖✌

[@daveharris39]

Time signatures are so hard for me. I heard 6/8 through most of the song, then that last few bars sounded like simple 4/4. ... but i've only got grade 6 - 12 band, so I have limited music theory knowledge.

[@LastCrow-f2d]

Consider this at 4:20 you think its 4 timing. However might i suggest you go back and realize its 6/8 with off beats creating the 4 4 the whole song switches between 6/8 and 2/4. Lol im a drummer and no timing escapes me.

[@ShawkaReacts]

As I said, it's likely 12/8. The accent pattern makes it feel like the meter changed like you said, but it likely did not. Again, can't confirm either way unless you can see the sheet music for the original song.

[@LastCrow-f2d]

@@ShawkaReacts isn't it fun though :)

[@LastCrow-f2d]

@@ShawkaReacts also 12/8? Mmmmmmm maybe. But two measures of 6/8 is 12/8. Sooooooo. Downbeat?

[@carljohnson595]

Oh… figured you might already know them, which is why I posted the School of Rock version on your Discord. Well, now you’re set for that one. 😂

[@gNome_5]

SOAD are an absolutely amazing band-with Serj Tankian being one of my top 3 favorite vocalists of all time! I'd be interested to hear what you thought of some of his solo work, specifically a song called Lie, Lie, Lie that he performed live with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. 🤘🏻♥️♾️

[@bassianvs]

The Armenians💪👍👏

[@stepheninglett3447]

Welcome sir.. You've made a very good stumble

[@s.f.morris7331]

great observations on this one. love your reactions

[@gegart01]

I am a fan😏

[@onearthonelegion]

Obviously do more

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Polyrhythms, syncopation…… check out Tool… Lateralus is usually a little later down the line but you will get it…it also involves the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio… enjoy

[@joshuatmanion8010]

You will love Chop suey

[@erwjeriwjid]

do more. my suggestion is BYOB, question! and spiders

[@fredmayckalva]

More System of a down please 🥳🥳🥳

[@FUBAR_87]

The drums are the best part of this song

[@colleenhardin230]

Please react for their song called “Question “

[@FFVison]

If you want a song with crazy time signatures all around, you should check out Question! If you want to hear a song that I don't know that a lot of people suggest but does a lot of tempo changes, check out Radio/Video.

[@anaisr-p2.085]

Know by system of a down is a must see if you like crazy ryrhms loved your reaction ❤

[@melissaazam3283]

More SOAD 🙏 big fan here!

[@MaNiCvICE]

I've know about SOAD for a long time and loved them the first time I heard them. I just... connect with the music. Or it connects with me. Not sure which, not really sure it matters. Serj (the lead singer) is an incredibly talented and skilled musician, as they all are. I absolutely love their music. My first time watching your channel, too. Hi. Glad you got a chance to discover these guys, they are awesome.

[@tarisedai9573]

Never heard of System of a Down is WILD 😂

[@billmcmahon5454]

Sugar!

[@jeffreymcrae3853]

System of a down, Chop suey 🤔 enjoy 😎

[@somebuddy.]

SOAD is 🔥 gotta check out 'Question!' next ;)

[@fauzanmuhammad591]

woww

[@danniellesloane]

Perhaps the wrong video to comment, but did see you eeacted to a PMJ video. Hailey Reinhart is an amazing one to watch there- i would recommend "Creep" And also "paint it black" that one is a masterpice too. Love the reacts ❤️

[@fat4l1ty]

wow until 3weeks ago, never heard of soad.. lol EES been taking u on a music journey.. this band is one of the best nu metal bands, pretty much ever really. its still so good compared to anything really, they had depth and serj's magical voice back in the day

[@joseluispereiramachado4931]

Asista também Chop Suey.

[@zentoro2665]

Do you listen chop suey ?

[@ShawkaReacts]

Not yet.

[@HidingFromDaylight]

Another vote for a reaction to Chop Suey. And don't miss the story behind the song.

[@welpfuish]

Please do chop suey next !! 🙏🏽 it’s brilliant

[@mayadog2497]

Cheers to listening to new things! You asked if you knew him from else where.... Ill guess you probably havent, just because theres so much music out there we dont know.....unless you digging in and looking. The video is of him performing with Tina Guo. Completely different style....its a beautiful song! Goose bumps all throughout. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS1aKSoaZeHfJYsi=37mnjUETk3JkLnYT

[@illmano7389]

Please react "question"

[@Matutemorales123]

Good one😊

[@Nova2bodhi]

Serj was an professional opera singer before this 🩵🩵 if you didn’t know, know u know🤩

[@Goddess_Bound]

Please gosh react to more soad they're INCREDIBLE

[@BargedIn]

They introduce complex music theory in such a digestible way, i didn't even realize it as a kid!

[@pawetylman7678]

SOAD - Aerials :) should be your next from them it's amazing :)

[@brandonsandberg3500]

Pleaseeeee do “Question” by System of a Down!!!

[@OscarGarciaHN84]

Mandela effect? Now is "disorder" I Remember "destroyer"

[@CesarMadrid-bb2ng]

You should do questions and byob

[@Janosskis]

Next reaction song should be sugar.

[@youraveragejoe7772]

need your reaction to "forest" by SOAD

[@danielmason5041]

I feel like you and David Heretic would make a good duo

[@ShawkaReacts]

That's some high praise! Thank you!

[@joblackisback]

Great reaction! Please please please react to Cemetery Gates by Pantera ❤

[@qqweasdq]

You need "Question"！！！

[@charliebald1079]

CHOP SUEY

[@LoriCollis]

BYOB, brace yourself, lol.