This Live Version Speaks To Me! System Of A Down's "Lost In Hollywood" Vocal ANALYSIS!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@Gary-w6c]

I have a request

[@joeygauvin2765]

More steam powered giraffe please 👍

[@Gary-w6c]

@@TheCharismaticVoice so my request to for you to put you’re bare feet on the speakers while listening to voice play

[@svipul2582]

Please react to Starset Love you to death 🙏❤️

[@jeffreydavid6794]

We really need "Lightening Crashes" by "Live".

[@Kabz8]

Shavo was OVERWHELMED by the 300,000 person crowd in Rio singing at the top of their lungs. Based on interviews he was overcome with that scene and the energy of the crowd. He called it one of the best moments of his career, so it's a positive emotion here. (I didn't see the comment mentioned her yet, so upvote for visibility)

[@alexlianon]

Brasil, né paizão

[@marlonmanning]

@@alexlianon é nós

[@_coimbra]

aqui é brasil

[@williampiloto7462]

Br

[@adelsonpriston]

Realmente, você está certo.

[@jasonzambricki1669]

Feel like we need a Holy Mountains analysis soon!

[@Baxon]

Yes!

[@holyorneman]

YES!! Holy mountain is absolutely one of my favorites!

[@AYURBHATTA]

HELL YESSS

[@WilkinsonGarrett]

YES! And specifically from the live show they did in Armenia in 2015 for the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide! Such an incredible show!

[@RichardGreer88]

This is my favorite song by them, easily.

[@tomfoolery8]

SOAD- Soldier Side (including the introduction) has a really great melody.

[@danny-d0rito]

that was the song that made me realize that they can give a real emotional kick and made me just go to tears. no band has done quite a melody so supporting of their depressing and horrifying lyrics.

[@TheDopekitty]

I was going to suggest this one too

[@ProcrastinKating]

The whole of Mezmerize album tbf 👏♥️

[@freeuser616]

soldier side is definitely a must. one of those songs you'll always get goosebumps 😊

[@AaronMarshall-kl8ct]

Hi Elizabeth, you should do ‘Radio/Video’ for the next SOAD song 😊

[@simonewers4369]

Yes! I wholeheartedly support that suggestion. It's one of my favorite SOAD songs and it's extremely interesting vocally!

[@andrewbruning414]

I’ve suggested the same in the past, so I’m here to back up your request this time. Would love to hear an analysis of this one

[@spiderjosh9472]

Absolutely agree.

[@richtheunstable3359]

I support this action😊. Also it's very fun from a vocal view. Plus plenty of Darron

[@silentnoiz]

Yes!

[@schizophrenicenthusiast]

The whole album? Man, the Prison song is gonna blow her mind off right from the start and I can't wait to watch

[@tyo9409XX]

Prison Song and Deer Dance are going to hit her hard I'm guessing

[@AlfredSoul]

Jet Pilot is so subtly sad as well.

[@FlipperWolf]

Too bad it's locked behind a paywall....

[@Videlreyes2]

@@FlipperWolf It's $2

[@MrJeree95]

Toxicity, Mesmerize and Hypnotize are all fantastic albums through and through

[@damienblanchard4993]

I can't believe more people aren't requesting Radio/Video. The lyrics and the way they are sang on that song are something I can't describe.

[@RobbieAudet]

i want a 2025 release called 'spotify/youtube' hahahaha jk. "hey look at me mom, im a meme"

[@MidnightsFirefly]

Shavo's face full of tears at 26:08! 🥺 I've never watched this live version, but the vocal arrangements of the studio version always gives me goosebumps.

[@SasquatchFab]

Every live performance of this song Shavo is brought to tears… really makes you wonder what LA did to the poor man.

[@treeslayerr]

totally get you. Its yet more depressing with the crisp studio version

[@electronblue8334]

Serj published a duet with his father Khatchadour Tankian where they sing the traditional Armenian Bari Arakeel together. It's on youtube, go check it out! So much emotion in the faces and the voices - it's a joy to watch and listen to. Great harmonies.

[@Whirlbee]

Yess!

[@gregoryhuffman3071]

You need more "Steal this album" in your life. Mr. Jack or Streamline would be rad.

[@jsagovicj]

+1 for Streamline

[@84THETNT]

Ohhh Streamline. One of my favorites.

[@jaymeister26]

let’s add Innervision to the list

[@Neonova59]

I suggested Streamline before, so definitely agree there! Innervision is great too, but I feel Streamline has more emotion from Serj. Mr. Jack is also awesome. So many good songs on that album!

[@Maxwellish]

Hell yeah

[@tedac091]

@16:39 Serj and Daron voice goes so well together, they do a lot more of harmonies on the Hypnotize/Mesmerize double album. "Soldier Side (long version)" is another great song with both of them singing together. Thank you for the great content Elizabeth!

[@barrydunham896]

Finally. One of the best System songs. The harmonies are amazing in this song

[@guiltlessly4164]

ive watched a lot of KZbin videos in the last 20 years, but truly believe you are the most genuine creator ive ever enjoyed watching. please stay you.

[@aprox920]

Elizabeth, the rest of their Rock in Rio performance is so amazing. You can clearly see how much this band loves what they do. Serg is one of the happiest performers I have ever seen. His face SHINES and it's a joy to watch.

[@RobbieAudet]

I've always been obsessed with Daron's voice, since I began singing actually as Toxicity was my first album purchase and I would try to copy Serj (guess how that went) so I sang with Daron but IT DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT! I needed to just hear Him- he is so authentic, as you said. Being quick to idolise the top 20 often does have the cliche of all artists' voices sounding the same does exist for a reason, but there are singers who always scramble in there, and then blast you with nothing but themselves on full display and it's always so powerful. I've felt it with Freddie, Bowie, Cobain, (all of which are vastly separated in their own individual raw technical skill, personally bowie doesn't hit top 100 for personally YET he's my favourite vocalist and writer of all time.) Both Serj and Daron are polar opposites in their technical prowess, and they also clearly don't even care for a conversation on that topic, because true, genuine authenticity within art is something special and hard to find and it'd be impossible for them to not know how well they all synergise with one-another. Loved hearing you articulate the importance of being yourself musically/vocally. Really big infodump to understand, accept, and then embrace, so It's awesome to see you tell us viewers point-blank.

[@nicomakian1290]

Awesome!!!! Can't wait for the Toxicity full album analysis!!!

[@doomrider56]

One of my favorite SOAD songs

[@chengsaechao6586]

This and Deer Dance are easily my two favorite System songs.

[@michellescarfSpacex]

😊😊😊😊

[@SpaceTiger90]

It’s a short song but I’d like to see you listen to ATWA from them as well :)

[@captaincobana4144]

She said she's going to do a full Toxicity analysis

[@camillosteuss]

I-E-A-I-A-I-O, baby!

[@Weather_Nerd]

@@camillosteussYES! Steal This Album is so freaking underrated, some of their best tracks are on there

[@chupitolepame5357]

ATWA is such a good song!

[@Mimi__Playz]

Damn, as much as i would like to see SOAD writing and releasing new songs, i kinda love the fact they were this incredible moment in time and music.

[@NorCalDubber]

John is a legendary drummer, I love how she points out small details that I have missed over the years. Definitely gives me an even greater appreciation of SOAD. The put your hands in the air and wave em like you don’t care has been in a ton of raps songs I think the original is from the roof is on fire.

[@Lets_eat_cakes_movie]

I've been waiting for some more SOAD thanks❤❤❤

[@aaronmarley4548]

Elizabeth, wow, what can I say other than that I genuinely LOVE your analysis of SOAD. All of them. SOAD has a special place in my heart. I grew up performing in choir and followed it all the way through college. I was never more musically inclined than that, I can read sheet music but really cant tell you much of anything else haha. In my more rebellious teenage years I stared branching out to various genres of music, and the first time I heard SOAD I knew there was something special. Dare I say I fell in love with their music, but I never could explain why a guy into choral music loved the likes of SOAD. About the best I could say was that their heavier music spoke to my teenage soul, but their ability to mix it with incredible harmony spoke to my passion for music. Anyway, Thank you!!! Love the analysis of one of my favorite bands in a way that I never could explain when I was younger. Please do more!!!! Looking forward to Toxicity, although mesmerize was always my favorite album which you just covered lost in Hollywood here.

[@R.senals_Arsenal]

SOAD is an amazing band and Serj's solo work is worth a listen too. I love deeply felt delivery of powerful lyrics, there is nothing better! Someday check out Serj's Harikiri with the video, it's super impactful.

[@gabrieldesousa8900]

Dude, it would be amazing!

[@ph0en1x33]

Dont forget Darons solo work aswell!!

[@aedqodrie]

Oh my godd soad again!!! I suggest you to react their concert when they were young, probably between 2000-2013 in their prime time.

[@goszkimjut5360]

You should analyse their two songs "Genocidal Humanoidz" and "Protect the Land." SOAD released those songs to raise funds for rebuilding infrastructure and help civilians displaced by Azerbaijan's invasion.

[@hauntedtoastie8287]

I LOVE this version of the song! Love the live version, the emotion in their voices ❤️

[@metalmark1214]

Seems Elizabeth has an addiction to this band as well.

[@wowbenwtf]

You love to see it!

[@expenelo]

Even though I am a depressive person your expressions and enthusiastic aura make everything better I wish you were my teacher

[@Linaleon_n]

I love this type of videos , I love the way you analyze It and obviously I love SOAD a lot. Thanks for doing this.

[@constantinealexandrakis]

Loved your commentary on Daron's voice. Very well said! It is imperfection that makes us human, and therefore beautiful.

[@ACTIONMOV133]

I LOVE your SOAD reactions!!!

[@MrMopareon]

Thank you for doing so many SOAD songs!! They are such an amazing, fun, silly(funny), intuitive, special band! Please continue doing more SOAD!!! :D

[@-KorruptionOfLight-]

Would love to see a dive into Sonata Arctica! Possibly wolf & Raven or Full Moon

[@treymacaluso1364]

Love to hear that you're doing an analysis of the whole Toxicity album, it's such a phenomenonal one. You can definitely see some of their Armenian folks influences throughout it. Iirc, there's a track after Aerials called Arto (used to be the same track tagged on the end), where the really lean into and explore it. SOAD has been one of my favorite and most influential bands through my life. I really appreciate you analyses, which have helped me more deeply understand what it is I'm actually hearing, as I explore my own musical journey. Thanks so much for what you do 😁

[@juansavoy3728]

I’ve been waiting for this reaction. Ty 🫶🏼

[@delhowes]

This was such a great vocal analysis! I can't wait for you to review Toxicity!! You're going to love the bridge section of "Science"!!!

[@PorcupineNight]

I love watching your videos and your journey with their music. I went through this recently because my boyfriend and I would have conversations and they would lead back to SOAD lyrics (his favorite band), so I gave them another listen. I always liked their music, but I guess I never truly listened, but THIS time I did and haven't been able to stop. I absolutely love them. I love your breakdowns of the intricacies as well.

[@julianhinojosa9695]

This is probably my favorite SOAD song. Glad you reacted to it.

[@glaznevi9185]

One of my favorite songs from soad, singing along to this tune is such a feeling

[@Snickesify]

plz never stop with this SOAD analysis

[@DroAndro-ks1jm]

Glad you did this one, my favorite

[@notofuse8549]

Radio/video is the best example of the weaving and harmonic voices!!

[@dargreaves]

love this song and it will always give me goosebumps listening to the live version

[@arttunn6646]

Wave your hands in the air like you don't care. Cameo - Word up!

[@TheZenaxa]

...It's the code word

[@Nakiel]

Rock Master Scott And The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is on Fire (B-Side on Request Line 1984) 30 seconds into the track kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4fZkH-trNyjo7c

[@miamiking8385]

I thought it was snoop lol

[@gwooledge]

Word Up is definitely not the first song to use this phrase, but I'll upvote it for a reaction!

[@danielesecchi4172]

Also covered by KORN.

[@camillosteuss]

Oh yeah, this one is great... SOAD really has a remarkably high % of absolute fucking banger hits, but sure, this one is fucking great!

[@ringenburger]

What a moment to pick up this song. Can't wait to see it!

[@Rastley85]

Please do Bon Iver or Julien baker. Both are some of the few artists who can make me cry easily. For bon iver, I would recommend his blogotheque take away shows, particularly the one where they’re in a cramped candlelit room. Very beautiful

[@nickwelch3649]

SOAD is my favorite band of all time. Love their compostions and lyrical content. Even the goofy songs are great, lol. Need you to check out more of my new second favorite band now, Sleep Token. I'm not sure if you have checked out Ascensionism yet, but its off their (as you know) incredible Take Me Back to Eden album.

[@Wruce_Bayne]

Should check out "Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway - Lives" some day

[@pupok3615]

I fully support it. I'm really looking forward to your reaction

[@tobiasbovang6968]

I was just about to say the same thing! Scars on broadway is an awesome solo project for Daron.

[@SabdoPalkon]

Babylon more worth to check

[@pupok3615]

Elizabeth, would you like to check out Daron's band called Scars on Broadway? He's cool and amazing, I'd love to see the reaction

[@Beepboop1092]

Mr. Jack!! You’ve gotta do it, incredible song & harmonies

[@JeffTiberend]

I love System of a Down. It just sucks that Serj and the band can't agree to get along. I hope they will get back together in the future.

[@roxannab7616]

this live from rio lost in holleywood has always moved me it was so emotional im SO happy im not the only one who sees it, this made me so happy

[@MEH-HEH.]

I just searched, and I'm surprised that you never did an analysis on "she's like heroin." It's not the most comfortable song, but the way the vocals and overall rhythm start from carelessly chaotic then regress and spiral down into hopelessness and desperation brilliantly weaves the intense emotion into the artwork's expression. I'd love to hear your take on it.

[@ericlucas82]

I've heard it said that the song "Green River - Come On Down (1985)" is widely regarded as one of the first songs to embody the grunge sound blending punk rock's raw energy with heavy metal's intensity. Green River, which included future members of Pearl Jam and Mudhoney, played a crucial role in shaping the early grunge scene in Seattle. I love these analysis videos. Thanks so much for making them.

[@Bananaterricottapie]

Ahhhhh fullanalysisofthetoxicityalbum!!!!!!!!! Omg I can't wait!!!!

[@bobjohnson1096]

You will LOOOOVE Toxicity. Just listened to it yesterday.

[@DustinHarms]

SOAD - unapologetically genuine and unique. One of the diminishing number of bands that I truly believe are uncompromising in putting exactly what they intend on their records. They're a great inspiration for how something that's truly yours can still be admired, even if it's often just so, so weird.

[@obadiahjohnson4358]

I hope you also go and listen to the studio version as well since I think I prefer it to the live version.

[@jasonnielsen5976]

In Flames did a live recording of The Chosen Pessimist that nails me in the feelers every time

[@z-beeblebrox]

"-hands in the air like you don't care" is a pop music trope, like rhyming "maybe" and "baby" it's fairly ubiquitous and tends to be associated with vapid crowd-pleasing songs, although it's used so widely it also crops up in some otherwise great music as well. As you'd expect from the context, it's being deployed ironically here.

[@tyronefowler]

This is my goto channel on KZbin now. Look forward to every episode. Considering all the deep dives into harsh vocals, Sepultura as one of the earlier pioneers might be a good shout. Chaos AD, in particular Refuse Resist was my way into harsh vocals when I was a lad.

[@nickroberts9603]

I discovered your channel back in the spring with your Coheed and Cambria analysis. From there I got to see your exploration of the metal genere and it has been awesome to watch your appreciation for the genere grow. I especially look forward to seeing future analysis of SOAD (and some more Coheed if you can fit into your schedule)!

[@mathiasklingersberger3266]

You need to react to Otep sometime... awesome lyricist and incredible female voice in metal

[@damays9513]

Love the SOAD analysis, i can also reccomend avenged sevenfold live at LBC with mainly "scream" and "critical acclaim" with the rev singing while playing drums. Love it!

[@menachoo]

full toxicity album will be epic! soad is one of the greatest, no doubts

[@boomshakalaka8457]

“Peephole” from their self titled album I feel is the hidden gem 💎 that gets no play. Unique song… reminds me of a carnival 🎡

[@billyhausner4031]

I was one of the firsts to tell you to listen to them! They're perfect 🤌

[@romaina.6241]

I can't wait for the full Toxicity album analysis. I know it's a lot to ask, but if you want to ear the harmony between their two voices, you should definetly listen the double album Mesmerize/Hypnotize too. Lost in Hollywood is on this double album. To me, it's their masterpiece. And the fact that it's their last album too makes it even more precious.

[@Zilverwingz]

i would LOVE if you delved into more of the deep cuts. there are so many songs that tend to get overlooked. my absolute FAVORITE of their songs is Dreaming. it's soooo good!

[@kjhovi]

I really love to hear you singing out some of the cool parts. It helps us to really hear them. I’d also love more small demos as we know your voice, it’s easier to hear the effect of the technique. Also, I guess I’ll have to support the kickstarter to hear toxicity analyzed ❤

[@captainspaul]

My all time fav S.O.A.D Song, EVER! As always, glad to see your 1st listen reaction to a less known audio gem, being spot on! This is an excellent live rendition, but the lp recording is the best version

[@TobyMichaelsOfficial]

You are gonna fall in love with Forest from Toxicity ❤ it's possibly my favorite Serj vocal performance

[@eldermillenial]

I absolutely love SOAD. Great pick!

[@fkb94]

Always love your analysis. It makes music so much more interesting when I see you theorizing songs performed by many of my favorite artists. I started listening to SOAD during my middle school days. Now, I am 30. Seeing this gives me the same shivers as the first time. I never could sing or play any instrument. However, the way you represent music to us gives us the sense that even listening to music means a lot. There's so much knowledge from this to take. Love & respect for you, always. Review Sleep Together by Porcupine Tree (Anesthetize - Live in Tilburg), please!

[@SuLLi14m]

I love your analyses of every SOAD songs so far !!! You’re my most interesting reaction and I love how excited you are every time! I hope you’ll hear Radio/ Video, one of my favorite song of SOAD (even though it’s hard to choose a favorite haha) (sorry for my broken English but love you anyway !!)

[@marlonmanning]

I was there, I live in Rio. Outstanding performance, looking forward to seeing them again

[@DaveS-zy6ci]

Holy Mountains

[@jasonrichman5733]

yaaaaaasssssssss

[@ChintzMusic]

I've never seen this live set before - and I LOVED the statement made by a specific line that was altered from the studio release, which originally was "They take you / And make you" (Obviously "make" is not what was said in this performance, and it's incredibly powerful)

[@rhinocore]

One of my favorite SOAD songs. "A zombie that looks pretty" is a great way to describe it.

[@dracoraf7048]

Great analysis again ! I recommend the live performance of revenga, with one of the best scream ever made by serj !

[@armenattallah16]

Lost in Hollywood is my favorite song from the band. I've lived in Hollywood my entire life and the people are beautiful, broken, and have an enduring spirit. LA is not what you see on TV. It is so much more to it and full of such a rich history. Spend some time hear and you may not want to leave.

[@gaiavenus]

you would love this rare gem performance by Serj *Serj Tankian - Gate 21 {Elect The Dead Symphony} (HD/DVD Quality)*

[@atparrot6826]

I love these soad analysis, specially in the way the songs hit you, and i'd really like to watch analysis from the craziest songs, like Suggestions or Violent pornography

[@Easy97-x4s]

"System Of A Down" I truly ❤ these guys been a Diehard Fan since the beginning Legendary performance!

[@abandonedbuildingexplorer]

Their seconds outro gave me chills. I love this band! RespecT !

[@ethanhenstock9408]

Would love to see you react to "Soil" by SOAD, i believe the story behind the song is that its a tribute to a friend of the bands who committed suicide, not sure on the live performances but i know the studio version shows ALOT of pain especially in serj's vocals.

[@AyyFuji]

Man it's been a couple months since I've listened to SOAD, and man, Serj truly has one of the best tones to his voice.

[@cgeraghty1000]

Looking forward to the full album review!

[@moonsnakesheddingskin]

You're gonna love Toxicity, it's such a great album!

[@AujiTheSquirrel]

YESSS! 💪 Been waiting for this. Next you need to do Old School Hollywood

[@alexlianon]

I was there. What an amazing day ❤

[@samuraisurge]

That entire concert is so good 😊

[@marcokollmann8157]

Request: "Emotion Sickness" by Silverchair

[@BrettAllen84]

I've always thought it would be fun if Elizabeth did an early song like Tomorrow, and then a later one like Across the Night to see the progression.

[@takeyourheart1]

Seconded for sure. Love Silverchair.

[@buddhamack1491]

She is a sucker for strings. She would love it, as well as a lot of their later songs that have similar arrangements.

[@Matt-ov1ud]

Hell yeah

[@Anonymous47373]

Suggestions is probably their craziest song in terms of vocals from serj

[@blabivix]

SOAD is a band I grew up listening to with my grandma and mom, of course didn’t fully understand the themes in the music for a long time. It feels like a privilege nowadays to have learned of their music so early in life.

[@cheezblood10]

One of my favorite bands Have seen them live 4 times

[@mattgreen9460]

Tentative would be awesome to see as your next SOAD song. Love your channel!

[@anncronin4599]

Word Up by Cameo has the line wave your hands in the air like you don’t care. Thank you for listening to SoaD! I think they’re amazing! ♥️

[@c.smith3474]

I've always loved Serj's voice. A collab i've found recently and loved is Tech Nine - Straight out the gate. The mix of rap and metal is amazing. Then ontop of that Tech Nine and Corey Taylor - Wither