Vocal ANALYSIS of System Of A Down's Serj with FIRE in his throat! "Toxicity" full analysis!!!

I love Serj Tankian's vocals. It's an understatement how impressed at the technical prowess he employed when listening to "Aerials" and again here with "Toxicity". The message of this song I feel, having lived in Los Angeles and considering it my home-base. It's a very interesting parallel in relation to over places I've lived throughout my career. I cannot wait to continue to dig deeper into System Of A Down's catalogue!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to System Of A Down performingh "Toxicity" for the very first time.
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Performed by System Of A Down - Words and Music by Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@theadsstudio5060]

Please do one analysis of their live performance one old and one new and talk about the difference I would love to see your input on it as it has changed quite alot.

[@walidromdhane6156]

there is many rock voices very charismatics and unique like James LaBrie (dream theater) , Jeff Martin (the tea party)

[@adityapalve2255]

please react to next song of system of down (this cocain make me feel i like the song)

[@mac88412]

If there’s one more so g you can do of System of a Down please do spiders. It’s probably their greatest song imo, and the wide range of vocal techniques he uses is just insane.

[@tylersparacino598]

Please please do a review on Rainbow Kitten Suprise. Their best is devil like me, first class and cocaine jeasus

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

Seeing not just a grown woman, but a professional singer, fangirling so hard over Serj is pretty heart warming.

[@floppyseizure8615]

She was nearly having an orgasm at multiple points. I love it. That’s a good sign that the music is good.

[@William_Green_252]

And hott as well I might add

[@Dubtee]

Can't agree more

[@danwallace2904]

i think she came at the end 😆

[@Bikadra]

Much talk

[@TheArchangel911]

the whole album is a masterpiece. One of the most iconic bands of their time.

[@innosanto]

Of all time. There are not that many bands with similar general popularity by many different fan subgroups within rock n metal.

[@thereturnofdarthcaedus]

i use to get hated on on aol chatrooms just because i listened to system of down metallica megadeth slayer korn anthrax exodus slipknot stone sour murderdolls and more

[@dqmachine2624]

Without a doubt!

[@chrisf_yt]

Bounce! pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo

[@thereturnofdarthcaedus]

@@chrisf_yt besides system of a down what other bands do you like

[@andrewbledsoe131]

I love how much you love Serj's voice because he's so unique. Also the drummer is f*cking UH-mazing

[@josuevilllamunoz7924]

John Dolmayan is a underrated drummer

[@Bikadra]

@@josuevilllamunoz7924 ik

[@tim.noonan]

@@josuevilllamunoz7924 no he’s not. He’s really not that great.

[@squidward8125]

@@tim.noonan cry about it

[@myusernameisthisduh]

@@tim.noonan Are you a drummer?

[@Lymelady08]

As someone who is also Armenian, I love hearing his use of Armenian folk music techniques. It keeps the tradition alive a living on.

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

I never listen nArmenian folk is it much different from Serbian?

[@LexElDeLosSubtitulos]

@@bogoljubdjordjevic7528 They are quite different. They are two countries very separated from each other, and with very different cultures

[@xyphaan]

@@bogoljubdjordjevic7528 just checked with google maps out of boredom. Armenia and Serbia are a little over 1000 miles away from each other. I based these measurements from the closest borders to each other. Crossing over 700 miles over the black sea.

[@kojbo]

​@@bogoljubdjordjevic7528i think you noticed the simmilarities because our priests use the same singing techniques. I think serj must have been in the church quire or studied to become a priest or something.

[@mushedits]

Hye For life ;)

[@brianmorrow5350]

"What do you own, the world? How do you own disorder?" One of my all-time favorite lines........

[@moosesnWoop]

we need a resurgence - the people need it, especially these days.

[@onefreebird1]

Yesssss

[@siddsingh5139]

And then there came entropy

[@shanereiter2542]

@@moosesnWoop a re-serj-ence lol

[@jaconova]

@@moosesnWoop It will happen.

[@lossow1]

You definitely need to listen to their song "Chop Suey" - soma amazing vocal play in that one, and fascinating lyrics and theme.

[@MRZWAGLI]

that or B.Y.O.B.

[@Blackard84]

You can't do analysis of SOAD without doing Chop Suey or BYOB...

[@ShadowsDragoon]

I wholeheartedly agree. Chop Suey is amazing and B.Y.O.B is up there with it. But then again, you could put all their music on one playlist, hit random at any point and land on an amazing song.

[@blockbertus]

@@ShadowsDragoon very well put!

[@juniorlinkomario6297]

Don't scare her. hehehehe

[@johnbarton1690]

I love how she is professional enough to recognize and appreciate clear talent when she hears it

[@randymarsh3582]

She looks to excited to be considered “professional” it looks forced

[@andrewbledsoe131]

Special shirts made it's hard to deny the talent that's in system of a down

[@fatbastard6399]

@@randymarsh3582 Your opinion. You don't know for sure.

[@randymarsh3582]

I don’t think anyone could know for sure if she is being professional

[@dekai7992]

@@randymarsh3582 Her analysing vocal techniques is the professional part.

[@athanasiospastalatzis4999]

The song is according to them, talking about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The energy of the song and the seemingly random lyrics depict the chaos in the mind of someone with ADHD and all the distractions we face. "Somewhere between the sacred silence (a divine nonexistent stillness of thought/noise) and sleep, disorder x3" describing that all waking hours are disorder. I hope that helps listening to the song in a new light.

[@nicolaspicard1501]

Sacred silence might be death, and disorder ( you own the world ? How do you own disorder ? ) might be all the awake and alive time outside sleepy state and other flashlight reveries imo

[@trishap.6931]

I never knew that. Already loved it for years, and knowing that makes me love it even more bc I relate. ❤

[@bigdaddy2429]

IF you have mental disorder of any kind you indentify some confort in their songs right away for some reason

[@vampirelogan]

​​@@trishap.6931 Oh yes, same here. I instinctively love SOAD and this just makes me understand why. And the sacred silence of sleep is so hard to come by with my tinnitus, ADHD and just having a hard time shutting off my mind!

[@michaelcook6483]

@@nicolaspicard1501 Conversion, software versión 7.0 (Today music is used to bring ideas to the people softly/to upload people with knowledge without them realizing it [instead of converting people with violence as in the past] to convert them into good people. 7 is the number of God.) Looking at life through the eyes of a tire hub. (Like a Rolling Stone-- wandering through life without having the conviction to build upon the stable foundation of Jesús's teachings, life will have a swirling chaotic appearance.) Eating seeds is a pass-time activity. (The many temptations and traps set for us are meant to weed-out weaker peoples' offspring from the population.) The toxicity of our city. (The evil which constantly grows among populations as random genetic mutations create disfunctional people and hedonism corrupts people in times of peace and prosperity. ) More wood for their fires, loud neighbors. (Another metaphor for the slow-motion genocide used to guide population growth. Loud neighbors being bad people, especially those who fight with their own families. Neighbors referring to the fact that we all share this planet.) Flashlight reveries... (Revering/worshipping/paying attention to an artificial light source such as fame, wealth, ideology rather than worshipping The Sun/The Son of God.) ...caught in the headlights of a truck. (A death sentence for those distracted by flashing lights.) You, how do you own the world? (How is it possible to control the population in such a way as to create peace and prosperity, while also protecting the planet and colonizing space?) How do you own disorder? (How can someone convert the population to follow Jesus when people are rebellious and their random genetic mutations cause them to slowly become useless without some type of selective pressure to guide their evolution?) Sacred Silence (Perfect Order. Those who have acheived economic liberation and moral enlightenment become crystalized, as their desire for sex and adventure disappears, and they hide themselves away from the people as to not create jealousy nor spread their crystalization.) Sleep (The darkness of the absolute chaos of nature without any conscious beings.) Now, somewhere between the Sacred Silence and Sleep. (Humanity today--the place between the perfect order of The Illuminated Ones and the Absolute Chaos of Nature. ☯️ The place where the action happens, sex/reproduction, adventure/discovery. The place where new forms of being are born and rise.) Disorder. (The purposeful introduction of Chaos to balance out Humanities natural inclination to Order our world. The balance between Chaos and Order.) When I became The Sun.... (When I achieved the enlightenment and wealth which put me above humanity and made me a true source of illumination for them. When i became a Son of God/an embassador for the growth of the consciousness of The Universe through human evolution.) ...I shone life into the man's hearts. (I illuminated/I converted softly. I showed people how to awaken their spirits so they would create technologies and families and mass movements which grow humanity's glory.).

[@gordie225]

Serj's voice is great, there's no denying that, but the drums are what makes "Toxicity" so brilliant!

[@JKG_Brandon]

The Greatest steering wheel drum along song I've ever heard

[@goranh624]

nah..it's the combination

[@gregd5569]

This tune was always about drums for me. The snare sound is fantastic and every 4th bar in the verse there is a slightly longer pause between the final snare and bass drum hits of the fraze. I adore that tiny detail. Drum covers on YT miss it or embellish the beat in their own way ruining it in my eyes. This beat is so perfect it needs to be played like on the recording.

[@vidiot5533]

SOAD's drummer is what makes me want to buy a drum kit and learn to play. I grew up playing Chop Suey on Rockband's drumset, and that beat is still to this day stuck in my head.

[@jerseybultaoreune6107]

💯

[@tristanmelling410]

“Spiders” has one of the most emotionally charged growl/yells I have ever heard. It’s as gut wrenching as it is beautiful. Serj is a craftsman

[@robbyolmstead770]

he is

[@Hankthespank]

Havent heard spiders in so long.

[@kylelee1911]

spiders is probably my favorite song

[@DiegoGarcia-rk4kp]

OMG YESSSS THAT VOCAL PERFORMANCE BY SERJ IS GODLIKE

[@lunarblueberry1669]

I think I've cried while listening to spiders. One of my all time favorite songs ❤️

[@BrokenWingman]

There are few greater joys in life; than seeing someone else fall in love with music you also love. 😊 Serj is a magician. His voice is one of a kind.

[@bogdana7304]

facts

[@amandakennedy6348]

❤ 💯 ❤

[@mcbrite]

That is one of things I love about SOAD: They have TWO amazing vocalists that couldn't be more different and interesting each. I love music that's really hard, but at the same time is beautiful, melodic and complex!

[@unknownentity9468]

Serj and Daron’s harmonies sound like heaven on earth

[@katinamcguirk9639]

I love Daron's voice as well

[@whoaskedyoutolookatthis]

And what sucks is that they are also pretty different in real life too, so they clash a lot. You can hear both of their "bands" (well serj just went solo) and you can see the two differences in style, and even if they are great, the mashing of the two is what makes soad complete perfection. Like everytime I hear scars or serj's solo stuff, it's like im missing SOMETHING (even if they are 10/10!! cant stop praising them lol)

[@bradsimpson9396]

“Spiders” is a fantastic song that shows off Serj’s vocal talent

[@Doom1491]

Spiders and Holy Mountains are absolute favorite soad songs, hope she picks it

[@TheHeadlessMusician]

I really hope she does Spiders - one of my favorites, especially because of Serj's scream around the 3 minute mark, as well as that somewhat weird shift in the tone after the solo. I'd love her to do "Lost in Hollywood" too, so she can dive into Daron's vocals as well.

[@obviouslyblack]

spiders is amazing

[@benmerk4086]

@@Doom1491 Those two are one's that capture sooo much. My absolute recommends as well. Not the best for analysis, but I always recommend P.L.U.C.K. as it had really solid harmonies between Daron and Serj, and it was the song that enlightened me about the Armenian genocide.

[@sythazz7164]

And A.T.W.A

[@alexglobal8395]

Their song “Question!” Really shows off his voice, and I think it’s a song you would really enjoy.

[@rogermortis6583]

She'd reeeeeally appreciate the harmonies on that one as well as the video itself, easily my favorite song from them.

[@kapohimura8721]

One of their best songs for sure

[@kapowmagicmarker]

yes, please!

[@Zaktallica13]

Hard agree, she would love it!

[@clarissasabinomarconi5563]

Yes!! I'll suggest the same!! Amazing song, love it

[@MoDeegroes]

17:13 - omg, her giggle there is such a joy to watch. It's just her pure appreciation & enjoyment for watching a masterful composition of vocals and musicianship. ❤

[@elielquiaro2789]

I'm here to see reaction to a song... The reaction 😏

[@ThatOneWeirdFlex]

That aint what that is chief

[@danielevan823]

She’s adorable isn’t she?

[@goodtimegreg9434]

What I like is that you didn’t just break down Serg’s incredible vocal technique, you broke down the design perfection of this song. The double pattern overlay is just one of the brilliant things they do. Another is the riff /drum pauses. Beautiful song design.

[@tobiasschroders8655]

I saw them at a festival once where their set started late and as they reached midnight the event decided to switch of their power as they ignored stop signs. Serj kept singing and the whole crowd jumped in until the event managers noted that they wouldn't stop even without power, so they switched it back on and they went for another 30 minutes. It was great.

[@franzi9750]

Where was that? Sounds great

[@tobiasmeerdink5023]

oh nice, another Tobias. and one with great taste in music

[@tobiasschroders8655]

@@franzi9750 It was at the Hurricane Festival

[@slightlypurple3607]

Honestly, I'd pay just to hear you talk about the end minute of "Chop Suey!" Serj's vocals on the entirety of that song and album were just impeccable

[@darksynth0]

true, Chop Suey would be amazing

[@hatch7482]

Chop Suey should definitely be next.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

This this this. Yes!!!!!

[@zackgeldhof1206]

YES, a classic!

[@tylerdaigle1276]

I need a Chop Suey break down for sure

[@Sirkento]

I used to think I loved music, but I think I have met someone who actually loves music LOL it is amazing to listen to you reacting to all of this

[@tonyfro23]

Every word you said

[@LiberalsArePoop]

Her analysis makes me love some of these songs even more than I originally did.

[@billygoatguy3960]

i mean dont discount your experiences, she just has enough technical experience and diction to be able to describe it in minute detail.

[@Frippism]

loving song does not mean you need to understand technicality of songs

[@Sirkento]

@@Frippism it's her reactions to the songs that I'm referring to, not her technical competency

[@thefakefrydryce6304]

I understand she’s a vocalist but can we just talk about how phenomenal John is. Those fills for the chorus is nothing complex but really drives the song in an interesting way. I’ve spent a month learning this song when I first picked up the sticks and to this day it’s still a ton of fun to play.

[@chrismartain3306]

It's funny, I've read a number of comments about how John and Shavo aren't amazingly technical, and there is nothing outstanding about what they do. But the songs they produce are amazing, and that's all that counts really.

[@tylerbuckner3750]

Elizabeth: “I’m just so mesmerized by his vocal…” Me: You should definitely check out Mesmerize. Serj is a true composer. He would be a fascinating interview. I think he’d be one to totally geek out over technique.

[@redstoneranger1404]

I was thinking exactly the same :)

[@nickmagrick7702]

great philosopher too, at least from what I can tell

[@b1gpapan3cr04]

Holy mountains, the ambient vocals in aerials, the carnival shrieks scattered throughout their first album, the cool transic tunes of steal this album (like streamline)... serj has so much range

[@murzburg1575]

For sure! I got a chance to shake his hand real quick while another band was on and snuck in a quick comment about his fluidity between rapid fire spoken words, and just astounding, smooth held notes. He replied "Thanks for noticing". I coulda just died then and there 😊😁

[@ivanignaciovalenzuela9163]

Mezmerize and Hypnotize are just great albums for listening. System is addictive and gets better once you start to discover more songs like this one. Great video by the way.

[@EREBUSAETHER]

She's such a genuine soul, it is refreshing

[@Tahchapa.26]

Listening to SOAD is always a roller coaster ride !

[@KSengage86]

One of the few numetal groups that has continued to hold up for me 20-odd years later because of their depth. Love seeing your reactions and hearing your analysis. Gives me another level of appreciation for them I didn't think was possible. SOAD definitely hits hard :)

[@dochouse6911]

Can SOAD be considered NU? I mean his vocal capabilities make amazing sounds but their not Non Uttered, they have a clear meaning. Korn is definitely NU-Metal, I'm not convinced SOAD is too

[@adamplayzgames4298]

@@dochouse6911 They Are. Korn meanwhile aren’t really but still Are. Ive just stoppes pusting taggs on music. Korn has said themselfs that they arent a Metal band, but then some say nu Metal isnt Metal so Maybe they Are nu Metal? This whole thing is confusing, music is music, love it or not

[@dochouse6911]

@@adamplayzgames4298it doesn't really matter as long as you like it o.c. I like getting lost in semantics and details lol. To each his own

[@1977jelliott]

The aren't nu-metal, please don't tar them with that brush

[@dochouse6911]

@@1977jelliott that's kinda what I thought. SOAD doesn't use NU lyrics. They're perfectly understandable and their words have a clear meaning. NU is the opposite

[@KainGerc]

"Lonely Day" and "Hypnotize" are good showcases of Daron's (lead guitarist and backup singer) vocals with him harmonizing with Serj.

[@madmike987655]

lonely day is really underrated in my opinion

[@jakecarroll5]

@@madmike987655 One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@FatherHammerTime]

@@madmike987655 favorite song

[@FatherHammerTime]

and question

[@pl1ght]

These two should definitely be next.

[@paulmowers2071]

One of my friends wrote an entire thesis on System Of A Down for his senior year at the Eastman School of Music and it detailed the way that they use Diminished 7th chords and intertwine staccato into their music while enveloping other traditional middle eastern music to create this bombastic and almost at times cacophonous sound. It was extremely interesting how he was able to write an entire senior thesis on that band alone

[@glenhannestad9688]

now that sounds like a fun youtube essay that i would love to watch :)

[@theherk]

I'd read that. Is it published?

[@gregbush8573]

for notifications

[@benedekkiss]

@@gregbush8573 Me too. It sounds very exciting!

[@FullBoba]

i wanna read that one

[@CalageVideo]

His vocal modulation it's extraordinary, from drive to soft tones. Duets of guitars and drums absolutely insanes too! Thnaks for sharing this moment with us, Beth! Hugs from Brazil!

[@kathychaparro6321]

The power of music. I love your videos! It’s like experiencing these gems for the very first time all over again 🙌🏼

[@marcodantas6167]

I feel the same way about her videos. It's a nice feeling.

[@skullservant8486]

"I'm still...just...mesmerised" Yes. Still am, after more than a decade of obsessively listening to their songs. Also, Mesmerize the simple minded Propaganda leaves us blinded. Listen to Hypnotize, even if offscreen

[@robrenton4522]

well said

[@jordanchester2279]

I'm just sitting in my car and, waiting for my giiiirll....

[@Pinksalmun]

I saw an interview once where Serj was talking about the inspiration for his sound. He's Armenian and he said he draws a lot from listening to his father singing traditional folk songs and calls to prayer. He also has operatic training, which helps with the clarity and projection of his vocals.

[@williamsporing1500]

He’s just GOOD!

[@MrChillerNo1]

Here Serj singing a Armenian folksong with his father, and you clearly can hear the influence of Armenian music on the music of System of a down. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4DOg3aIaZWmp7c

[@ikebalian9163]

anyone ever see him and his dad sing at some studio?

[@ikebalian9163]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5PYnmN_mLufgZY

[@anicolau]

@@williamsporing1500 He's just GOD!

[@norweedrecords]

I always get literal chills over this song, no difference if I'm on a walk, listening to it with my friends or watching a vocal analysis here, it's just so much emotions connected with the sound, and the lyrics being relatable as eff, that make this song one of the best in history.

[@WhyDoINeedAHandle__]

I have loved this album from the first month it was released... it's so weirdly emotional being able to see someone react to it for the first time, after I feel like I'm grown up and old with these songs ... it literally brings a tear to my eyes ... a feeling of shared experience that spans the gulf of time.

[@binkao2938]

Beautifully put!

[@mort4u]

Serj is just one of the greatest Metal vocalists. Also his solo work is quite good.

[@jonathanb.wroten758]

One the greatest general vocalist ever imo

[@osamaqtaitat]

But why he sounds a little bad live??? I love his voice in studio versions

[@mort4u]

@@osamaqtaitat maybe he had a bad day. I saw him him love once and it was very good, not flawless but still exceptional

[@wallclock4648]

@@osamaqtaitat because humans age incase you didn’t know

[@jesusguerrero8790]

@@osamaqtaitat If your speaking of a recent live concert that's because Serja stated that Producing songs and going through multiple tours has put a strain on his voice. But my brother took me to a concert in the early 2000's for a birthday present, it was truly amazing and a once in the lifetime concert experience.

[@cactus5373]

Cool story. Serj lives in New Zealand now. A couple years ago he built a new recording studio on his land. My brother was there every day for 2 week's land moving and laying the slab. Long story short they got along really well as they bonded politically and my brother didn't treat him like a celebrity. He would singing throughout the day and show him the things he could do with his voice while he was helping out. At the end of the job he gave him a signed poster and invited him and his girlfriend over for dinner

[@Jin_Kai]

I was told I met him when I was younger but i don't have memory of it as I lost over 90% of my memory from a head injury. sad time. I wish incould relive that.

[@beerfoot]

Brother is just the nicest guy. My mates and I met him on queen street in god must've been 2006? When he was spending time between nz and the USA. Saw we were a bunch of rock/metal enthusiasts and stopped for a chat. Asked where is good to eat. Had an awesome chat with him. Such a good dude.

[@JPindanga]

yea i was the brother

[@meikusje]

@@JPindanga celebrities are still just people. My mom, dad, sister and me once hung out with Angus and Julia Stone when they visited my city for a performance. We all got something to eat and my dad got along really well with Julia Stone, to the point my mom joked he had a crush on her (which is something my parents openly talk about with each other, btw, as you should be able to in a healthy relationship). If you meet famous people in an environment that's laid back, no pressure, where they can just chill and be themselves, there is no reason why you wouldn't be able to be friendly with them. Especially if they're just genuinely nice people.

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

this is pretty common for most celebrities. they actually look for "fans" or ppl who can be friends with , without all that cult fanboy behaviour.

[@unknown-nn3cu]

i love these types of videos it makes me feel like i'm experiencing the song for the first time all over again and i hear new things that ive never noticed before its incredible

[@DaniGreenfairy]

Your videos always make me feel like I'm experiencing songs that I've known for years, for the first time again. Thank you for that!

[@ThaRealWorld]

If only everybody was as open to different music as she is, maybe we wouldn’t grow up feeling like the weird excluded metal kid or even group Ma’am, you’re fucking awesome!

[@Stevswearftw]

I could listen to her speaking about anything, she think is interesting, all day

[@Kryynism]

Why do you want to be included? Just find a metal bro and make a proper friend.

[@franka2743]

And that's why I'm so glad that I lived when I did. I'm 43 and metal was mainstream throughout the entirety of my youth👍.

[@brandongrayson456]

Metal kids don't need inclusion friend, or they use to not. Times have changed.

[@sergent_ippon210]

@@franka2743 you are really lucky, 80s-90s were something

[@brunogasparotto4284]

"Chop Suey!" is a great and quite diverse song with good lyrics. It would be great if you could do an analysis on it!

[@Gabriel_deBona]

Sasuke vs Orochimaru AMV

[@murderburger1811]

The fact that no one picked "Sugar" to be analyzed is disgusting to me

[@lordleoric3419]

True, it’s probably my favorite S.O.A.D. Song and the vocals are amazing

[@artoftruthpodcast8678]

It’s up now

[@skygladiator3836]

There's something about your reviews that is just so heart warming, how excited you get when listening to music I just LOVE IT !

[@michaelevans1578]

After seeing how talented Elizabeth is as a singer, I am even more impressed at how much she truly appreciates SOAD and all the other works she has analyzed. Looking up to instead of down on. So refreshing.

[@foogoowoman9523]

I'm still excited for her too because she still hasn't seen a whole other dimension of Serj's vocal talent. She needs to listen to one where he really goes nuts with his higher register and stuff

[@michaelevans1578]

@@foogoowoman9523 Definitely!

[@claudep.1926]

Elizabeth is a virtuoso. Amazing talent!

[@tenzhitihsien888]

It seems like she has a love for the art of music itself that surpasses her love for herself as an artist.

[@Relyx]

Serj's vocals are great. Serj with Daron harmonising is godly. It's a lesser known album song, but Ego Brain is probably my favourite SOAD song. It's really quite a chill and pretty song for them too, with great vocal harmonies.

[@joaquinlezcano2372]

That or Streamline

[@RahimRahmat]

Hey, I second that song! Ego Brain is something that I'd love to hear the breakdown on!

[@kingly_kgaming8606]

Ego Brain is a great song

[@PleiadianPhoenix]

i personally also love Ego Brain

[@alecoram7874]

Easily their most underrated album

[@ScubaShuba05]

The way you seem absolutely giddy over everything you're hearing in their music is making me so happy. I can see the sparks going off in your mind, and it's magical.

[@daylelowrie6056]

Your genuine understanding and emotional response to music is contagious. Such high auditory understanding

[@saff9775]

So, so psyched for this! I was really hoping you'd look at more SOAD. Another great one that I really hope you get to is "Chop Suey!" it's a really incredible song with a pretty deep message and some great vocal work! I'd love to see your take on it!

[@deadgirlwalking3709]

and Cigaro 😂

[@annassamiaji4178]

Lost in hollywood

[@brandot989]

Definitely needs to do chop Suey next. Mandatory

[@KORNBG]

@@brandot989 No spiders? Cmon!

[@joyboy7693]

What about hypnotize

[@DustyShedGarage]

i feel like "question!" would be a good one to do a breakdown on, it really shows off Serj's voice in many ways, and the harmonies are beautiful too.

[@JonCanMakesVideos]

Agreed. Question! would be an amazing song to review on this channel. It's imo one of their most beautiful and intense songs.

[@laceymartin463]

Question was my ringtone for a super long time!

[@UltromanTheTacoman]

"Question!" is pretty short, though, so maybe she can do "Johnny!" at the same time?

[@DustinHarms]

Yeah! That's the one I suggested too! Both Serj and Daron too!

[@worldofKurt]

One of, if not my favorite SOAD songs!

[@AscensionProject8]

I haven't listened to SOAD in over a decade and while just randomly going down this rabbit hole I found your reactions... It has been a pleasure experiencing you experiencing SOAD for the first time! I love your genuine reactions and ability to communicate what your expert ear is hearing!

[@williamslosson6419]

You shed such so much depth into the music I grew up with and paint such a better picture of things than what I have always had in my head. It is so interesting to hear the layers and so many different things that go into it. When you say how it makes you feel it seems like it makes me feel it also on such a deeper level of feeling than im used to. I so enjoy your videos. I honestly havent enjoyed anything this much in a long time. Thank you so much for everything you do!

[@McShavey]

The raw emotion in Serj Tankian's voice is second to none. Every time that I listen to this song it's like I'm hearing it for the first time again. It's haunting, and comforting, and scary, and great... he is one vocalist that has always absolutely astounded me.

[@eljajas1168]

Sometimes i would like to forget about SOAD and listen it all over again

[@eclipseedits2696]

@@eljajas1168 Same. They are the best.

[@BREAKocean]

Have you heard the song he did with david draiman.

[@willliam1343]

I love this comment. I've never really got into them but you're right.

[@missjimmyt88]

Snap! I work in a kitchen and nearly all of us has this one on our playlists and I still get excited everytime it comes on, i just completely let go and forget about everything 🥰

[@Duplicitousthoughtformentity]

One of the defining features of SOAD - among their amazing instrumentation and songwriting - is how aggressively they crash in with thrashing drums and roaring strings, then how swiftly they float into heavenly choirs and heartrending melodies. Serj really has an incredible voice. His transitions are so glorious - goes up like sunday service and comes down like murder. It’s magnificent. His vibrato technique is wonderful, but beyond that, it’s just so well written into the music that I think it punches out of its weight class.

[@royalsonsalla8729]

Well put

[@YoungCoconuttt]

“goes up like sunday service and comes down like murder” is the best description i’ve ever heard for them

[@KirillTheBeast]

Back when I was taking bass lessons, my teacher described their songs' effect as "you get hit by a frontal assault and, as you struggle to regain your poise you're reminded you have a heart, and it is bleeding". A bit dramatic for my taste at the time, but the fucker was right. This whole arc sometimes happens across the whole song (Chop Suey), while in other tracks it can be rushed between the instrumental intro and the first verse (Toxicity). Mind you, this is no accident. The four of them are actual, full blown artists in the fullest meaning of the term.

[@wodthehunter8145]

John Dolmayan should genuinely be known as one of the most influential drummers alive. Hes great, and doesn't get enough love.

[@aliceacid742]

@@wodthehunter8145 As a drummer myself, he is in my top 5.

[@joeloseasosunasalazar6716]

Oh my god... what a great memories with this fantastic song, I remember when I was 16 years old, i just spend my time listening to this album of Sistem of a down, i was really mad for this song and the way that Serj sings. It made me feel so powerful and fun. Wow. I didn’t notice all those details that you pointed about his vocal tecnique, it was very interesting and i loved it, congratulations for this reaction, you did a great job, not dude, you’re a professional 😊👍🏻👌🏻😉

[@WestGaul12]

I’ve loved SOAD for a long time now, but watching your videos and seeing how excited you get over their music and Serj’s vocals just makes me fall in love with his sound all over again. I really appreciate the technical breakdown of everything, I feel like I understand the music much more, coming from a place of zero personal musical training or experience. Would love to see you review many more of their songs, they have some iconic ones

[@spinynorman887]

One of the things I love about Liz is her total lack of self-consciousness in her behavior! Despite being a world-class opera singer and vocal coach, she is entirely unafraid of going goofy where appropriate! I haven't heard any OTHER music reactors use expressions like "Wackawackawaka!" and "Boogaboogabooga!" in their examinations! And I love that! I really hope she does "Chop Suey!" (the music video) next!

[@harlanmonk569]

Might want to check out The Fairy Voice Mother. She not only is able to analyze in a quirky way,She also is able to produce a lot of these vocalists sounds from death growls to Dimash.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

If you like how she reacts to this, check out any video where she's reacting to/analyzing anything with Ronnie James Dio on vocals. She gets absolutely giddy on those.

[@mking3219]

Best comment, shes awesome The mini will be a metal head for sure

[@arthurleible7139]

Serj with the orchestra is so good

[@Triffor128]

I love that you are exploring System Of A DSwn :) I'd like to recommend "Question", it highlights Serj's Vocal abilities and the bands metric abillities greatly. Also "Chop Suey" and "B.Y.O.B" are absolute masterpieces by them

[@FrancescoDeBiasi]

And let's not forget P.L.U.C.K. and Attack

[@phrike7588]

Yeah, she got to listen to "Chop Suey" for sure. That's their biggest hit for a reason.

[@6xxStativ]

+1 for Chop Suey! It might not be my favorite SOAD song, but whenever I hear it I'm amazed how quickly Serj is able to articulate.

[@ButBigger42]

Question is bad ass.

[@billabong3549]

Question has the best Serj scream of all time. Royal by the Deftones has a similar soul wrenching scream.

[@Billy-jo3bt]

It’s nice to see so many people like SOAD. Truly underrated band.

[@demonyakku3710]

Underrated? ? Dude this band is my childhood

[@LilSoap-nu7tb]

Well I don’t know about underrated, but regardless an awesome band.

[@Billy-jo3bt]

@@LilSoap-nu7tb I said underrated because a lot of people I e spoken to said they’ve never heard of them or just didn’t like them. That’s all.

[@Draftspike]

@@Billy-jo3btnot being known is not what underrated means

[@Inhuman1ty]

Your reactions to the music give me happy tears in my eyes. It’s so beautiful to see someone appreciate music that deeply, like i also do myself. You’re amazing!

[@KnaveMurdok]

Channels like this are so important because I can see in your face and hear in your voice the same awe and wonder I felt when hearing this song for the first time. That's a feeling I can never get back, because it was 21 years ago and since then I've heard this song hundreds of more times, and as amazing as it is every time, I ca never get that first reaction back, so seeing it in you is kind of a special experience. Thanks for making this,

[@tylermulberry4577]

Could not agree with you more! @KnaveMurdok

[@phreakbits]

The very reason i watch reactions like this one is because what you just stated. I'm reliving my first pure experiences through these content creators.

[@csengegall2595]

I was thinking the same exact thing!!! Brought me back to 2004 🥲

[@rhianlewis2273]

That's a great way to put it! I feel the same

[@codyschiemann4732]

this comment... i get to see in her face what I felt my first time... She is so much more technical and im a dumb ass but you can see the joy...

[@briancollis1809]

we definitely need more Serj... Chop Suey by SOAD is a must, and I think Empty Walls (solo) would be great as well

[@1206mattdillon]

100% needs to listen to Chop Suey

[@Anony--Mous]

came here to say this!

[@andrewkratenstein7691]

Empty walls live is just perfection

[@matteonemeth1040]

Second this Chip suey for lyrics, music and topic need to be next

[@Osterpiguin1]

I second Empty Walls, just such a great song

[@toddbates5359]

One of the greatest drum performances ever! Love your take on some of my fav. Music! I wouldn't be surprised if Serg would talk to you about it! It would be a great video!

[@RealTeamTeamTeam]

Your speaking mannerisms, emotes, diction, smile, giggle, and even hand motions while speaking remind me very strongly of someone with whom I've spent a lot of time. It's adorable and endearing. I really like listening to and watching you talk, and the fact that it's about a topic for which I'm passionate makes it even better. At this point, I've watched a few of your videos; love your content!

[@millerbeer8743]

"I-E-A-I-A-I-O, Deer Dance, Sugar, Boom, Prison Song". They have so many unique songs and his vocal gymnastics are fun to listen to.

[@TheButterflyChaos]

Deer dance is a fave for sure

[@jacobsampsonis7782]

Ah I found the other SOAD connoisseurs. Was looking for someone to mention deer dance and you managed to list every other best songs by them lol

[@millerbeer8743]

@@jacobsampsonis7782 🤘🏼

[@WichitaJack]

A deer dance, invitation to peace war staring you in the face, dressed in black.

[@vibevendetta9080]

“Vocal gymnastics” is such a perfect way to phrase it 😂

[@mathewdeering]

I have a psychological condition called dysthymia - basically just a constantly low mood. Not depression - I'm not depressed or sad, I'm just never happy in my own experiences. However I do enjoy others' experiences vicariously - I smile when I see other people enjoy things. You clearly love what you do. It makes me smile. Thanks :)

[@aWildJersh]

It warms my heart to hear that you're able to have joy, even vicariously through another person :)

[@CorePathway]

Music tickles her internally…and I see nothing wrong with that! P.S. to OP: consider exploring CPTSD and see if you relate.

[@mathewdeering]

@@CorePathway Hey there. You're not the first to mention any of the PTSD spectrum. Suffering under this would predicate some form of previous trauma. Two dead parents, but not before their time or unexpected - are about the limit of bad things I've dealt with. I've had a great life and done well as a result. I'm just a constantly grumpy fucker. GET OFF MY LAWN! Big thanks for your input and attempts to help though :)

[@thrashandburn10221]

I wonder if you consider Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh like a compatriot or spirit animal. I won't claim to have this condition but I have moments where I consider other's joy to be saccharine or obnoxious. I'm glad you're able to put name to your condition and what's more to find happiness where you can. Stay strong

[@badron8846]

Well huh. That's an interesting thing, I never thought about it but I resonate with that description a lot. Not happy in my own experiences (except in rare cases) but capable of enjoying others.

[@ivanmolinaro9]

I love what you do. There is something in your videos that makes me very excited despite the fact that the songs you analyze I have already heard thousands of times, you give a new interpretation to the songs, much more enriching that drives me crazy and it seems that I am listening to them for the first time, thank you for your great contribution ♥

[@tankgurl6589]

Serj's voice really is so unique, he has the ability to send us on a rollercoaster of emotions in just one song. I recommend 'Sugar' or 'Spiders' which are both fantastic songs too. SOAD are in a league of their own 🤘😀

[@marmouth]

Oh yes, Spiders 💖

[@fmkwvejf]

Spiders is a beautiful song, and it's truly Serj at his best. Great recommendation!

[@clint6716]

Spiders has always been my favorite.

[@lucasfairchild6067]

Yes spiders atwa forest sugar psycho I mean this band has albums full of hits we are so lucky to have them now down to the rock gods

[@Guusagi]

i vouch for sugar, its the first song that got me into soad :D

[@danmcintyre9733]

"Toxicity" Is definitely a 21st classic metal album if there ever was one. It sounds as fresh today as it did when it came out almost 21 years ago. I absolutely recommend you checking out "Spiders" and "Sugar" from their self-titled debut album. Sadly, the "Toxicity" album had the misfortune of being released on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001. Despite being Armenian-Americans, in the aftermath of the attacks the band faced racism because they looked different and had "funny" sounding names. Also, after 9/11 their single, "Chop Suey!", which came out in August 2001, was pulled from radio play due to having the line "self-righteous suicide" which people associated with the attacks.

[@DD-di1xc]

the album was released on sept 4th, not to take away from everything else you had said.

[@Jugglenaught1980]

Same with the song Let the bodies hit the floor by drowning pool. Got pulled around the same time

[@SaintsRow1177]

God hates us all from slayer was released on 9/11/01

[@MsDawnKeyballs]

I was suppose to see them, Slipknot, Mudvayne and American Head Charge on 9-17-01 on the Pledge of Allegiance tour. The whole tour was canceled a few days after 9-11. i think they made a live album from some of the few shows the actually played

[@XtopherBryson]

Not metal, but definitely one of the 2000s heavy music’s best bands.

[@Lady-Fairfax33]

You have fully articulated why I’m such a fan of this band. Pure eargasm.

[@spacewooly]

The passion and knowledge you bring to these music videos makes your reactions endlessly watchable.

[@thing12games44]

I love you’re incredibly open mind to music, and how you look at the songs from an artistic standpoint. There’s a lot of respect in your analysis.

[@moottori_paa]

Very well said, mate!

[@Z_E_B_O]

The last long growl at 16:45 where Serj is changing his tone at the end to sound even more aggressive is probably one of his best vocal performances.

[@demondrug7788]

The word "growl" is VERY debatable

[@Z_E_B_O]

@@demondrug7788 true, it's more of a scream I guess.

[@user-bt1pz3vo9q]

​@@Z_E_B_O it's just yelling

[@Z_E_B_O]

@@user-bt1pz3vo9q whatever it is, it's fire

[@logankerlee1988]

This reaction is top tier! Had such a great time watching this one. :) System of a Down was my TOP favorite band for many years. Incredibly talented group of people. Loads of respect for them and their culture.

[@DanRigheti]

SOAD has been my favorite band for 16 years. I'm glad for being able to experience it again with the reaction of such a professional, kind and sensitive person. Congrats for the great work.

[@JennRighter]

Their song 'Question!' is my absolute favorite, it is a masterpiece in every way and REALLY highlights their vocal skills.

[@bryansilvia2517]

Absolutely would be one of the best songs to analyze vocals

[@WendyTorenvlietMeijs]

This. This this this. Absolutely brilliant and worthy of belting at the top of your lungs.

[@that_cat_person3417]

I support this message!

[@noodleforyou1888]

True

[@scottmarsh3790]

I just recommended this too! KILLER vocals and masterful musical arrangement. Solid pick 👌

[@roxanne8662]

This lady looks like she is listening to a pleasant song in a garden of flowers, taking a break from reading a book when she hears this song. How she doesnt immediately shift into metalhead mode and headbang is a mystery to me. This song just MOVES me physically.

[@Krissy93021]

not everyone's physical reaction to metal is to headbang...metal makes my spine sway more than it makes me want to headbang tbh everyone reacts to music differently

[@seaturtlepoppy7679]

I noticed a subtle bob going this time 🙂

[@lauragwinn5946]

Yeah it’s one of those songs that makes me immediately want to mommy body and my head bc it just gives so energy

[@TheAchillesShield]

I don't dance, I'm from the town in Footloose. But the music moves me internally. I think people kind of gatekeep with genres of music when they feel someone has to look or act a certain way just to support it.

[@roxanne8662]

@@TheAchillesShield I'm not gatekeeping, just making a joke, y'all.

[@claytonmcglothlin4815]

The knowledge you display is absolutely outstanding and so fascinating. You are a joy to watch.

[@masterofnonetech]

OMG, watching your visceral reactions is so fun. Keep exploring!🤩

[@14joshuaj]

Another song that I believe goes unnoticed by him is “Empty Walls” by Serj. He puts so much passion in to the song and it’s amazing, sadly I don’t think a lot of people know about it, compared to their more popular songs at least.

[@mikekirby2085]

The video is just haunting too

[@TheMostGloriousBeard]

That album is criminally underrated

[@Phyto.]

This.

[@gordie225]

"Elect The Dead" is a must album for all SOAD fans!

[@EGToasty]

Great song.

[@hunterrulavage9437]

You NEEEEEEEED to do “Chop Suey”. The vocals on that are just incredible. And the harmonies are amazing.

[@hollysmith9979]

I absolutely love your responses and breakdown, layering, musicality and voice structure....you're open to all music love it❤

[@christophergill577]

I have have watched several of your videos over the last two weeks and I am completely enthralled. I've been a musician since I was 9 years old and I'm 39 right now. I love the way that you interpret music more importantly singers. I'm a singer myself and I also play the guitar but I've always been a front man and a singer and I studied so many great singers just like you do in rock and roll. There's something about rock and roll that's different than any other genre there's a wrongness and emotionalness and nothing hold back I've always played rock and roll for that reason and I grew up studying rock and roll, it's a beautiful thing that you do especially with the singers that have passed. I love your honesty in the ones that you truly like and the ones that you're not very fond of especially the ones that you're not very fond of you still give them credit and the fact that you're an opera singer and a trained voice coach is so impressive I'm sorry for the long message but I've been watching your videos for about 2 months now and I just think they're so impressive thank you so much for what you do

[@davidriddick82]

My recommendation for you would be QUESTION, I think you will love the changes in the song with the lyrics and the range displayed by both vocalists and not to mention harmonies out the ying yang Can’t wait for you to continue the SOAD journey, there is tons for you to listen to.

[@InJunMidget]

YES! QUESTION is one of my all time favorite SOAD songs!

[@RelUnrelated]

Definitely! "Question" is often overlooked and one of my faves.

[@achmaddalhamdalah6235]

Yup. It's rarely someone talks about QUESTION, the one if it's not the best SOAD song. I am definitely bored when someone suggests chop suey like they did up there.

[@bigleeneth]

"oh I went back to far, sorry." There is never such a thing when listening to SOAD. Every second of a SOAD song is worth replaying.

[@peterbaxter8895]

So true

[@ninagray4441]

It's 'too far'.

[@TheDopekitty]

It's so much fun watching you discover System and the amazing voices they have, as well as their point of view.

[@MarcGrondin]

I'm legit sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes just from your pure enjoyment of SOAD. They were such a giant part of my teens and seeing you discover them and enjoy them just as much as I did is making me gain even more appreciation for them. Thank you. (Sorry for all the comments. I'm about to binge a lot of your content),

[@tireachan6178]

I came for the charismatic voice, I stayed for the facial expressions. What a genuinely likeable character, far deeper analysis than I was expecting. Like, subscribed, notification on.

[@CriticalReactions]

"I'm still just *mesmerized* by the way [Serj sings]" Just wait until you get the album Mezmerize/Hypnotize!!! The harmonies that Serj and Daron do are phenomenal and I get the gist that they allow even more of their background to merge with the metal/rock sound they started with. Edit: It's interesting that you felt the chorus in 3 that leads to the the 4 in the bridge feeling different. There is certainly a triplet feel based on the syncopated bass/snare groove but the cymbal works is typically where I find the heartbeat of a section and that is definitely 4. And coming from that perspective the bridge isn't that big of a change. I didn't look it up but I'd wager it's a small tempo increase to boost the intensity without feeling like we've actually changed anything. I always love hearing other people's perspectives on a song because of this exact moment. I've felt this song to be one (mostly static*) tempo/meter and you felt a shift in the bridge. Both are valid understandings of the song and I'm sure the polyrhythmic idea was designed purposefully to continue the idea of duality in their toxic-city -- those who suffer from the toxicity and those who gain. * I say mostly static because the verses can be felt either as the same tempo as the chorus or a half-time feel depending on the listener. Edit 2: Last edit, I promise 😅So with me counting the 4 against you counting the 3 I realized exactly what's happening here. The band introduces a hemiola in the chorus. Very cool and not something I've really picked up before!!!

[@LuisLopez-id4zc]

What a coincidence that she said that word ,i noticed it inmediatly

[@Pfadi73]

Perfect

[@rubenazocar4000]

I think that too, immediately 🤜🤛

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Schizophrenic, schizophrenic is exactly what I think whenever I think about Serj's singing style. It is mesmerizing.

[@theghostofthomasjenkins9643]

yeah, i'm curious about when she gets more into songs with daron being more prominent.

[@AggressivelyLoving]

This is my favorite video of yours. It is so much fun how you are fangirling and everyone of us feels the same. Good job!

[@ion_force]

One of the reasons I love this song is the way the song comes to a crescendo with the final chorus. The variations of the chorus leading up to the final, most powerful one. 10/10 goated song.

[@RFair07]

As a rock/metal musician, I really appreciate your analysis on Serj. He's so unique. One band that you might be interested in analyzing is Trivium. Their vocalist, Matt Heafy, has overcome vocal issues over the years and is still going strong. He's also an active streamer on Twitch and would be an awesome interview for Tea Time. Every time I've talked with him at shows, he always comes off as a very down-to-earth and thoughtful guy. Some songs you might consider reviewing are "The Sin and the Sentence," "Catastrophist," "In Waves," and "Into the Mouth of Hell We March." Keep up the great work!

[@NN072288]

I 2nd Trivium. I might also suggest some of their older stuff...Specifically Gunshot to the head to trepidation. He had little technique there and that caused him to blow his voice out, but their playing is so good considering they were all really young then.

[@braydend9582]

Third Trivium

[@patesz04]

LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN! The Defiant is also a very good choice imo❤

[@MrJHopable]

🤘🤘 much agreed!

[@drewgodfredsen9509]

@@NN072288 yeSSSS anything off ascendancy would be DOPE!!! Light to Flies...be sweet too

[@90sRetro]

Being married to an Armenian, I have learned quite a bit about SOAD and the meaning behind their songs. If you want to listen to a really passionate song from them, check out "holy mountains". If you care to hear some traditional Armenian folk songs spoken in their native language, there's a group called "Gata Band". The live performance video posted 4 years ago on their channel showcases the talent of one of the founders of Gata Band "Garegin Arakelyan". I don't speak much Armenian myself but the music from Gata Band is truly beautiful. There's no words to describe Armenian traditional instruments.

[@JisooTurtleRabbitt]

I'm not Armenian but everytime I hear "holy mountains" it makes me want to fight for them

[@SSJTrunks45]

"Im married to an Armenian" means you can empathize and relate to the subjugation of these people right? STFU with your nonsense GTFO

[@ilhanburak3590]

As a turk,I love soad.I have a question,is that "holy mountains" about Ararat Mountain

[@thadpala]

one of my favorites by them, she talks about breath control at the end of the song and where Serj really shows it off is in Holy Mountains as it picks up again right before the end. Such a beautiful song.

[@infernalsquid]

@@ilhanburak3590 yeah, that’s the mountain

[@ashman1453]

seeing how tickled you are by Serj's vocals is fun to watch! ive been enjoying these guys for so long, its nostalgic. Getting to see a sophisticated theory/scientific analysis of the vocals is amazing!

[@Thephantomewell]

I really love the passion you show for music and how it actively excites you to hear them do awesome stuff and all of it too not just the vocals thank you for being an amazingly postive vibe for us all to take not on and how to love music:)

[@clairehaldeman9293]

A lot of people will reccomend Chop Suey, and it is a great song, but Sugar is more interesting from a vocal perspective. It shows off so many weird sounds Serj can pull out.

[@aylenvillarreal5439]

Honestly, I'm still to found a vocalist with the crazy amounts of expresivity Serj has. I honestly thing that the only other singer capable of rivaling his technique, talent, and musicality is Freddy. He is unique. Both Chop Suay and Sugar will make that girl go nuts, I hope she analyses both.

[@braxtonwagner05]

If we're talking about weird sounds from Serj, why not also recommend BYOB

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

@@braxtonwagner05 BYOB is an all time favorite. The transitions are killer. Shame none of my friends enjoy SOAD

[@kengaroo67]

Sugar is just such a strange trip the first time you hear it, but SO addictive.

[@bsmn1111]

@@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405 Time to change your friends 😂😂😂

[@hazi5961]

That vibrato is definitely from his Armenian background 100%. This song is about ADHD and it's medication (speed). Notice the shifts in the tempo also match the shifts in the backgrounds between light and dark. Masterfully done song and video. "During a performance at the 2005 Download Festival, Daron Malakian said that the song was about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), a condition that causes a person to have trouble concentrating." I definitely recommend Sugar, Spiders, Prison Song, or Deer Dance as your next listen...

[@Aldrinkun]

also Roulette for more of Serj's deep range and Lonely Day for some of Daron's singing as well

[@mn_twisted4319]

It’s so hard to recommend just one SOAD song. Every single album is just chalk full of good ones!

[@notalexbayley]

Couldn't agree more sir

[@mekawreka]

I have ADHD and love SOAD but I never knew this. Thanks for sharing!

[@jerseybultaoreune6107]

Oh my actual God how did I not know this?!?! 😳 (The ADHD part...) That makes so much sense. Floored.

[@MrMopareon]

Absolutely LOVE SOAD, can't wait for the next one!! Great job on all your videos :)

[@VladimirLadev]

Damn made me tear up doing that review, just the memories it frings back and your passionate explanation. Thank you.

[@mr.guerra2879]

The initial reaction and "geek out" was, no lie, how I felt the first time hearing this album. Also, the facial expressions are EVERYTHING!!!

[@Hassy171717]

The facial espressions are why we're here my dood!!! :)

[@FractilOpacity]

I didn't see anyone mention it, but Serj is a trained opera singer. That's why his control is on another level. Everything is orchestrated to fit the narrative they're conveying in their song and showcase the lyric's message.

[@berringervids]

He was in a team that sang opera in Armenia. Rumours say he is a well trained opera singer, he might be, but he is not using any of those techniques in his SoaD-performances. Rumours said that Freddie Mercury was a trained opera singer too, but it shows he took some classical piano courses in Mumbai only. Serj has not said it himself and until he does I do not buy the "trained opera singer" story. Does it matter though? He is an amazing singer! And that is what matters, no matter what training he had.

[@twelveeighteenofficial7487]

@@berringervids You say he's not using any of those techniques, but isn't he? Breath control, vibrato on demand, dynamics, dead-on pitch control, these are many things that are demanded of opera singers. He doesn't "sound like" a traditional opera singer, but he's not singing traditional opera here either.

[@deighvheart9717]

The whole opera training thing is a myth. In several interviews from the last year to promote his solo ep, he discusses how he has never had any formal music training. He's only been in only other band, with daron called Soil, and he started out playing keys. He considers himself to be a poet, and singing to be a great way to delivery his poetry. Don't get me wrong, i am a huge fan. But it's natural talent and not proper training. From what i understand, his lack of training is a huge factor in why they don't play many shows any more. The screaming and growly bits really hurt him. He just doesn't want to sing like that anymore.

[@berringervids]

@@twelveeighteenofficial7487 Well a operasinger that sings metal still uses the techniques of singing, but you can easily see and hear that he is not a well trained opera singer. The concert where he is dressed in white and sings with an orchestra is excellent as an example. Don't get me wrong, he has a great voice and I truly love it. But the opera-training-part is humbug I think.

[@twelveeighteenofficial7487]

@@deighvheart9717 Well, there was also the political schism with their former drummer that the rest of the band finds difficult to tolerate.

[@Dark0W7]

this is my first time watching you! SOAD is my favorite band, so its really awesome to see you react with such joy and appreciation. i feel the same way listening to their music. it just sparks my brain and captivates me. serj is an amazing singer.

[@Alex-zi1nb]

I love how excited you get breaking these down