Serj Tankian is for me the definition of when you transcend your media and push your vision of music way ahead. You don't have to love it but you can't help but notice the message and the craft behind it!
I really like your deep thought on the meaning of the song. I've seen an interview with Serj from quite long where he said that it refers to the sky literally being right above us, no matter what as an encouragement. Serj is a pantheis, who refers to that Sky as a grandfather and the Earth as a mother. However, that does not exclude your interpretation of the song, as Art can have multiple levels of content. I mean even the title can be understood in both ways. Blessings from Germany.
I like how he leaves the word "us" for the final line of the song so you can grasp the meaning, because you could interpret it as cynical or pessimistic at first, as though the world is ending.
Elect The Dead Symphony, Serj Tankian and NZ's own Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. I was there, amazing concert. They played music by Armenian composers between the Serj Tankian tracks. Highlight of the show was when Serj got the composer to introduce the final song because he always wanted to hear an orchestra composer say "Beethoven's Cunt" ;)
The lyrics are always fun to dissect and full of new layers on relistens. Serj is a very outspoken activist for a number of causes, most notably the Armenian Genocide (every member of the band is Armenian), and the environment.
Many System of a Down and Serj Tankian songs may seem strange to most or have an odd arrangement in it, but there is a lot of meaning to what he is saying. His "Gate 21" from this same session with the orchestra may be my favorite anything from Serj of all time.
Yes finally someone does a reaction to Serj´s solostuff! Plz do Empty walls, Money and The Unthinking Majority next. These are the best tracks from the album. Also especially for Empty walls it is important to watch the video too! You will know what i mean when you have done it.
This whole album is excellent, and Empty Walls or Honking Antelope are two that immediately come to mind to listen to next. I’d also recommend Innuendo by Queen; a similar feel of musical dexterity, with a thought-provoking message to the lyrics too.
Serj Tankian is the lead singer of System of a Down, but the band hasn't put out a new record since 2006 (except for 2 recent fundraising singles)... Serj has since put out a few solo records - "Elect the dead" ... "Imperfect harmonies" ... "Harakiri" ... 'Elasticity' (EP)... He played most of the instruments and produced the records as well.
You should definitely react to Serj Tankian songs Empty walls, saving us and lie lie lie. Also System of a Down BYOB is one I think you’ll really enjoy too
I know this video is nearly a year old, but you should check out "Empty Walls" or "Money" by Serj. Although the symphonic versions are phenomenal, those songs sound like system when performed with a band.
Please react to the standard version of this song as well! This is from "elect the dead symphony" a symphonic adaptation of his first solo album "elect the dead"
You should check out 10 second songs. He covers a song with like 22 genres per song and then does a fan vote on which genre did the song best and makea full cover. For example my personal favourite is Queen's Bohemian rapsody - by system of a down
His song that I recommended in the comments on one of your other System of a Down reactions was called “Empty Walls” live version. Pretty sure it was performed the same night as this one
Heck yeah! Check out Lives by Scars on Broadway. The music video is amazing, even if you just watch it off the channel! It's the guitarist from System of a Down's band.
Sky is Over” is the sixth song of Serj Tankian’s 2008 solo Album “Elect the Dead.” The Song discusses Tankian’s distaste for the destruction of the environment as a result of corporate greed and misused capitalism aswell as his admiration for it.
Yes Serj sings with the orchestra and is an artist and author among other things!. He is an activist and made a life commitment to make the us recognize the armenian genocide, which apparently Biden did. So yeah, he has alot to say! He also has a song with Tech N9ne!
Another great Serj Tankian song to react to is "Gate 21"! Also, you need to react to Daron Malakian, the guitarist from System Of A Down's solo work. - Lives - Guns Are Loaded
One thing I feel this music is about is how many of the issues other countries have with America is due to America meddling in so many other cultures. The Middle East was a different culture (less oppressive) until the US stepped in to instill a new government that would be more open to oil trade.
Why not try the other front man of the band, Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway - Guns Are Loaded, They Say, World Long Gone, Lives are all great, he only has 2 solo albums atm, both are great from beginning to end, just like every SOAD album.
You should check out "We Are" by Ray Harmony, it features Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend, and Ihsahn. The Video is a work of art and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
Try protect the land by them, their newest music for their home country Plus if you want see live version of music's, please try and see rammstein concerts, I recommend du hast Paris live concert
WOW thank you so much for reacting to Serj Tankian solo stuff!!! Next Empty Walls?
maybe Harakiri?
Unthinking majority?
Or all of them ☺️
@@miewtu8451 Unthinking Majority is my fav.
Harakiri and empty walls!
"I like this guy, he's smart." says the brilliant man dissecting these songs
Serj is brilliant and genius
of course man System of a Down is random, talented, and even deep at the same time. More system of down please? Yes?
Serj Tankian - The Unthinking Majority
Serj Tankian - The Unthinking Majority
Serj Tankian - The Unthinking Majority
Serj Tankian - The Unthinking Majority
Omg yes please
Praise the Lord would be cool roo
Serj also has a video called "Empty Walls" that's definitely worth checking out.
I can't get through that song without breaking down in tears.
Also the one reactor that would understand the context of it.
Serj Tankian is for me the definition of when you transcend your media and push your vision of music way ahead. You don't have to love it but you can't help but notice the message and the craft behind it!
Read "Cool Gardens"....Front to back then back to front... Beautiful Poetry
Serj featured on a Tech N9ne song called Straight Out The Gate that you should definitely check out.
I love this song. He also has a collab with Wu Tang clan "Shame On A Nigga" which doesn't have a live performance afaik but is a dope cover
I was going to suggest this also!
Big time this!
Your a brilliant man thank your for your content!
I really like your deep thought on the meaning of the song. I've seen an interview with Serj from quite long where he said that it refers to the sky literally being right above us, no matter what as an encouragement. Serj is a pantheis, who refers to that Sky as a grandfather and the Earth as a mother. However, that does not exclude your interpretation of the song, as Art can have multiple levels of content. I mean even the title can be understood in both ways.
Blessings from Germany.
I like how he leaves the word "us" for the final line of the song so you can grasp the meaning, because you could interpret it as cynical or pessimistic at first, as though the world is ending.
Broo!!!!! Thank you so much for a solo serj reaction!!! I love finding reactions to the not so main stream stuff that I've grown up on.
He is trained in classical music, he is just amazing!!! Listen to Lie lie lie!!! He blows me away!!! :-)
he is not lol stop spreading misinformation
Glad you picked the orchestra version
I don’t know what it is about his voice but I get goosebumps every time I hear him
Yes!! That's one special human.
Serj is, was, and always will be the GOAT
told ya the man is a poet and an amazing artist
"Serj Tankian - Harakiri" is also a great song of his
It means A LOT! Thank you for this.
The "Empty Walls" from the same concert is my favorite song of his.
Damn i did't see you already did that! 🖤🔥 this is one of the Best Artists.. also be sure to check out Harakiri and Empty walls
Great live video to react to! I hadn't seen this before....
I truly love this song!
Yeah man. Serj is a Renaissance Human in an accelerated time. I enjoy his commentary.
You should check out Harakiri, from Serj Tankian if you liked this one
B.Y.O.B, One of the few songs I still listen to atleast once a week.
I dont think it was random bc his voice is actually an instrument within the band. Beautiful
Thank-you 💗💗💗
HELL YEAH! more Serj and SOAD :)
Both eminem and soad, this man deserves more than a sub.
Elect The Dead Symphony, Serj Tankian and NZ's own Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. I was there, amazing concert. They played music by Armenian composers between the Serj Tankian tracks. Highlight of the show was when Serj got the composer to introduce the final song because he always wanted to hear an orchestra composer say "Beethoven's Cunt" ;)
Great reaction. Hope we can see you react to some SOAD and Serj studio versions too.
This whole solo album with the orcheatra is completely amazing.
chek more of that consert, its amazing... i cant understand how mind exploding trip that been.
Check out system of a down - protect the land
it is about recent war in Armenia
He's being literal here and talking about the fragility of our atmosphere.
Love sergi solo stuff.. worth taking in the whole of this concert even if you don't do a reaction to the whole thing
You should definetly listen and thusfore react to Serj Tankian - Empty Walls! Thats badass song aswell. best wishes and enjoy your day - thoroughly!
The lyrics are always fun to dissect and full of new layers on relistens. Serj is a very outspoken activist for a number of causes, most notably the Armenian Genocide (every member of the band is Armenian), and the environment.
I have always taken this song as no matter what the ups and the Downs, the sky is always over us
Many System of a Down and Serj Tankian songs may seem strange to most or have an odd arrangement in it, but there is a lot of meaning to what he is saying. His "Gate 21" from this same session with the orchestra may be my favorite anything from Serj of all time.
Yes finally someone does a reaction to Serj´s solostuff! Plz do Empty walls, Money and The Unthinking Majority next. These are the best tracks from the album.
Also especially for Empty walls it is important to watch the video too! You will know what i mean when you have done it.
I always thought of it that "the sky is over us" is the commonality that links us all together
This whole album is excellent, and Empty Walls or Honking Antelope are two that immediately come to mind to listen to next. I’d also recommend Innuendo by Queen; a similar feel of musical dexterity, with a thought-provoking message to the lyrics too.
Serj Tankian - Empty Walls
Serj Tankian - Empty Walls
Serj Tankian - Empty Walls
Serj Tankian - Empty Walls
Serj Tankian is the lead singer of System of a Down, but the band hasn't put out a new record since 2006 (except for 2 recent fundraising singles)... Serj has since put out a few solo records - "Elect the dead" ... "Imperfect harmonies" ... "Harakiri" ... 'Elasticity' (EP)... He played most of the instruments and produced the records as well.
The music video for Sky is Over is great.
this song gives me chills
Great deep pick , Serj from SYSTEM,
Empty Walls and The Unthinking Majority are the songs you need to check out by this guy.
You should definitely react to Serj Tankian songs Empty walls, saving us and lie lie lie.
Also System of a Down BYOB is one I think you’ll really enjoy too
Empty Walls is a great one... Use the video from this same concert.
Serj Tankian/Metropole Orchestra & the Flying Cunts of Chaos (FCC).
Serj Tankian - Empty Walls is great
I know this video is nearly a year old, but you should check out "Empty Walls" or "Money" by Serj. Although the symphonic versions are phenomenal, those songs sound like system when performed with a band.
Please react to the standard version of this song as well! This is from "elect the dead symphony" a symphonic adaptation of his first solo album "elect the dead"
You should check out 10 second songs. He covers a song with like 22 genres per song and then does a fan vote on which genre did the song best and makea full cover. For example my personal favourite is Queen's Bohemian rapsody - by system of a down
I think he changes his channel name to his name Anthony vincent
Man you deep I like listening to you brother , more system of a down , do sad statue please so underted song please
Respect you bro
I like your videos about SOAD
I was at this show, it was mind blowingly awesome
your in it full now. System of a down-BYOB is a nice one to reflect on
His song that I recommended in the comments on one of your other System of a Down reactions was called “Empty Walls” live version. Pretty sure it was performed the same night as this one
Heck yeah! Check out Lives by Scars on Broadway. The music video is amazing, even if you just watch it off the channel! It's the guitarist from System of a Down's band.
YES!
Occupied tears, no song more actual than this one
Please do more Serj solo stuff but also look into Scars On Broadway another side project with other members from SOAD
I always took it more as a warning for global warming but that's the fun part 9f serj tankian
Sky is Over” is the sixth song of Serj Tankian’s 2008 solo Album “Elect the Dead.” The Song discusses Tankian’s distaste for the destruction of the environment as a result of corporate greed and misused capitalism aswell as his admiration for it.
Serj Tankien's solo stuff is fantastic.
It's a departure from System stuff a bit but it's moving.
You should listen to rumi. It is my favorite of serj's songs.
Everything Serj say's has political, environmental and social meaning. He's more of an activist than the majority of all musical artists.
I recommend Empty Walls by Serj Tankian. Keep up the good work.
The album version hits hard! React to that version please!
I'm here to clearly tell you this is the content I specifically want to see.
hed pe - Feel Good (feat. Serj Tankian and Morgan Lander)
Yes Serj sings with the orchestra and is an artist and author among other things!. He is an activist and made a life commitment to make the us recognize the armenian genocide, which apparently Biden did. So yeah, he has alot to say! He also has a song with Tech N9ne!
"Your mom" from him AND FOR SURE THE SONG FOR HIS SON PLEASE! It's called "Rumi" (the name of his son). Please please please!!!
You should check out Serj Tankian from system and Tom Morello from rage cover "like a stone" SOO GOOD!
Serj Tankian sang a Chris Cornell song "Like A Stone" live with Prophet's Of Rage as a tribute
That's audioslave with tom morello not chris cornell
dope
system of a down is king :D
Serj Tankian - Disowned Inc
you can listen to lie lie lie by serj that's perfect
Did you watch the official music video for this? I want to know what you thoughts are regarding the very last scene.
Another great Serj Tankian song to react to is "Gate 21"!
Also, you need to react to Daron Malakian, the guitarist from System Of A Down's solo work.
- Lives
- Guns Are Loaded
Wings Of Summer is probably my favourite, but Lie Lie Lie in this specific live show is amazing.
One thing I feel this music is about is how many of the issues other countries have with America is due to America meddling in so many other cultures. The Middle East was a different culture (less oppressive) until the US stepped in to instill a new government that would be more open to oil trade.
Tech N9ne - Straight Out The Gate (Feat. Serj Tankian)
🔥😎
Straight Out the Gate - Tech N9ne ft. Serj Tankian is well worth joining this rabbit hole..
Why not try the other front man of the band, Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway - Guns Are Loaded, They Say, World Long Gone, Lives are all great, he only has 2 solo albums atm, both are great from beginning to end, just like every SOAD album.
The seafloor is under.
Serj has a LOT to say. He just says it on a level that the layman doesn't always understand. It requires background research and deep thought.
Prison song by soad is one you definitley need to do keep the lyrics handy!!!
Serj's album was awesome. Also listen to Straight Out The Gate with Serj and Tech N9NE
You should check out "We Are" by Ray Harmony, it features Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend, and Ihsahn. The Video is a work of art and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
Empty walls next?
Try protect the land by them, their newest music for their home country
Plus if you want see live version of music's, please try and see rammstein concerts, I recommend du hast Paris live concert
Would love to see your reaction to Badge and a Bullet pt. 2 by Stray From the Path!
The band
if you liked this, you should listen to his fisrt album ¨elect the dead¨ that album is fireeeee
PLEASE WATCH SYSTEM OF A DOWN - BOOM . its a protest song by them. 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
You should check out scars on broadway..
Serj is Armenian and much of his commentaries on the human condition are from the perspective of one whose people suffered in genocide.