I don't believe this song is a contradiction (considering they are celebs themselves) because not all celebs fall into that trap, and SOAD happen to be very proactive and positive, and they're actions prove it. They try to use their stardom and clout for good to shed light on various harsh realities and socioeconomic issues. In summation, just because someone is a celebrity doesn't mean they are living that they are a "typical celebrity". Good stuff man. Keep em coming! Peace bro
Totally, they've been loud af since day one about world events and humanitarian values. They've been banned from playing in certain countries because they'll openly talk about the Armenian genocide.
I see SOAD using their stardom and clout to bring the world's ills to light and they're praised for it, while other celebs are lambasted by people and I wondered why this is so, and I think I know. The only difference I see is that there's no doubt that SOAD believes in those things, while celebs are just virtue signaling opportunists who are seizing on the zeitgeist to benefit them. We've seen movies depict Hollywood a something that tries to capitalize on the zeitgeist for financial gain, that there's a conditioned disdain and mistrust of the celebrities who speak out.
they as a band also went against scummy industry standards so they don't abuse the "lesser" band mates...Daron as the main songwriter and Serj as the frontman and biggest "star" would have made tons more money than the other two if they had "sold out" like it's usual. They would not allow magazine covers or interviews to single out one of the members and demanded to be treated as a band...until they kinda broke up, but before that they were truely loyal towards another and never towards the industry.
The band came together in Hollywood also, they have their own scars from Hollywood's ills and this is a song they use to express themselves and vent that. This is a very personal song for the band.
What stardom and celebrity are u talking about, although I love the band dearly, they are not celebs, system never made it that famous. Only a certain generation of rock fans and their parents have heard of them, they are not Kings of leon, they arr not led zeppelin, they were never red hot chillies, they never had that mass appeal
Just because you’re winning a game, doesn’t mean you can’t call out the game for the way it’s played. If anything, people who win the game are MOST effective at exposing it, because they have an amplified voice, and because their opinions can’t just be dismissed offhand as “sore losers.”
some people probably don’t like that you pull up the live version for ur reaction but i thank you for this, not many people react to the live performances so thank you i enjoyed this with you, subbed
i can't recomend enough the song Dreaming, in my opinon is the most complex song they ever wrote (musically speaking), sadly, there isn't a full live version of this song, if you listen to it, you'll know why, if you ever consider to do an exception to the "only live performance reaction" rule...
Dude I had a tiny sliver of hope that they'd play the full version live when they did the intro at a show I was at, obv they didn't but at least they did A LOT of my fav songs (2017 tour) from steal this album like highway song, pictures. Man that was a good concert. So much beer though...
Man, I've been on a massive binge of your videos. I love how you delve into the lyrics and meanings behind them. On that front, would love to see you react to "let him dangle" by elvis costello!! Big shout out from the uk!
One of their best. The harmony between Serj and Daron is legendary. Couldn't have picked a better video than this one live in Rio. This whole show was epic
Daron Malakian's voice is amazing, and sure it's a shame they disbanded, because the harmonies with Serj Tankian's voice is one of the things that brought me into SOAD in the first place.
Snowblind and Metro take me straight back to 2001 when I got them on Napster. Reminds me of my friends yearly birthday party campout at the beginning of summer
@ 6:23, I would definitely consider their feelings about Hollywood, or L.A. in general as sincere. Especially because at arguably their career peak, they disbanded like fuck Hollywood & the entire industry.
When system says it people's eyes open almost immediately. These are voices and words that carry weight. I'm amazed by this band .I m happy I've been alive to learn from system and enjoy the quirky genius songs. Beautiful heart felt melodies 😢in my humble opinion 😮❤
These guys have live there whole young lives in LA so they are sharing this point from the inside so I don’t think it is a contradiction. Really like the channel btw
You have System of the down and tech n9ne reactions, I'd love to see your reaction of Tech N9ne's 'Straight Out The Gate' ft system of the downs Serj Tankian.
thanks for the vid ! I love to hear your take on soad, brother, there's a band started by the guitarist ( Daron ) called Scars on Broadway , S.O.B in short. I'm pretty sure you'll like some of their material as it's basically Soad :) I recommend starting with their song Babylon.
It depends on the celeb. for SOAD, I take it as real warnings and belief. Having following SOAD since Toxicity and his solo career, he believes in what he says, imo. He's been putting out music to fight politics and Hollywood way of thinking and never stopped - not just American politics, but heavy on Armenian politics as well. I also never saw Serj go 'Hollywood' really - he grew up poor (or at least not wealthy), and speaks through his music. He did get huge with SOAD, but I don't think in the 'Hollywood' way. He's also never backed down, just watch "Walls" from his solo stuff. When SOAD/Serj sing about deep stuff, this is the stuff you see Serj living out for the most part. Music is his way of fighting back I think.
Daron (the guitarist and one singing this one) was born IN Hollywood- but like the grimey, run down part. So more than the contradictions they face in being celebrities, it’s about the two sides of Hollywood: the shiny movie stars, and the drug addicted street people you see when you actually drive around the city
The original lyric "they'll take you and make you" is changed to "they'll take you and rape you" in a lot of live shows. Phoney people come to prey/pray is a nice double meaning
They grew up on Hollywood. They did an interview talking about how people come to LA: form bands, attempt acting careers, etc. Succeed or fail, then go back to where they came from or stay. For SOAD, however, they are home when they are in Hollywood. Family & friends from childhood are there. So they know what they’re talking about.
Wonderful topic of discussion. Every single musician seems to have penned a version of the "fame isn't fun" mantra, and as a 'commoner' I've always found the 'human dilemma' aspect of this extremely intriguing. Like, you've spent your life devoted to a singular purpose and once you've seemingly obtained that purpose, you realize that you are still just a human, always looking for more, yet somehow not as human because you've been somewhat idolized.. in the end, I just think humans are greedy creatures.
War?, Sugar - self titled album; streamline - steal this album; question!, byob, sad statue, lost in Hollywood (finish song) - mezmerize; vicinity of obscenity - hypnotize. Of course, toxicity as a package looks better than songs from different albums
I know they make a reference to Hollywood in "Prison" I think it was? I haven't looked into it, but I wonder if their songs all may tell a hidden story in some way. With SOAD you just never know..
When a celebrity speaks up, i usually treat them as a whistleblower of sorts. The industry (music and film) is an awful disgusting corrupt organization.
I’ve enjoyed watching your reactions to them. you come with vast knowledge, a open mind, and an individual view that is refreshing to watch. Love watching how your thought process shows as you dissect the lyrics to find the meanings that most over look. A song you may enjoy by them is P.L.U.C.K ( Political Lying Unholy Cowardly Killers) Keep up the good work mate.
Word nice react Boyyyyd! But FYI System of a Down GREW UP in LA, they didn't go there looking for fame. They went to a bi-lingual Armenian highscool in LA (or 3 of them did anyway, I think the bassist was from somewhere else). So they can unironically sing about LA's bad side! 🤘😬🤘
I don't believe it is contradictory since SOAD has never been embedded in the Hollywood system. They were always independent artistically. Of course, they signed contracts with big labels because they became really huge on the metal scene, but they do things differently.
When I hear celebrities outta the pop culture (and these days social media) criticise Hollywood and such, I try to take it serious. That's hard though, if their fame is based on vanity. For artists like SoaD who basically made their fame on criticising society, highlighting social issues, and making parodies on social situations it's the opposite - I find it hard to be critical of the message they deliver. I know for a fact that I cannot afford to buy into everything they portray, but I hold so much trust in them that I almost forget to think critically... It is what it is. I still try to keep an open mind and analyse every possible perspective that I can perceive with my mind. Have a great day, Sir! Thank you for the extensive amount of content that you provide us all with! 🙏
Bravo! Greeting from Japan again! I’m so happy to you post reaction to Lost in Hollywood. I think this song express a naive side of rock’nroll. The man (women) who dismissed that girl(boy) gone to Hollywood blames the wily people on the couches. He (She) also blames the girl(boy) gone to Hollywood. And he (she) blames himself(herself) that the helpless man(women) couldn’t pretend the girl(boy) go to Hollywood. And he(she) abuse all the stupid people in a corner of the street. That’s the spirit of rock’n roll. Thanks.
They are from hollywood so they're whole lives they've seen a constant flow of people coming to the city in search of fame. Has to be pretty crazy to witness that your whole life.
When a fellow human speaks out against corruption in Hollywood, I do indeed take them as real. Even if they're so-called "celebrities'" working in Hollywood (although it may depend on the specific person in question, some may just be doing it to follow anti-establishment trends, but I suspect that most who speak out are doing so from the heart). As a former member of the Green Party (UK) I spoke out against corruption I saw within the party, whilst still remaining a member, in the hope to help bring forth some positive change from within. Similarly, as a member of The Zeitgeist Movement, I spoke out against some hypocrisy and corruption I saw within the movement. My basic point being that we have to self-police. Rather than staying silent. TH-cam/google is, in some ways, a very corrupt corporation, but you wouldn't be a hypocrite for speaking out against said corruption just because you're using a platform that dominates this particular domain. We live in a Capitalist monetary market system. One of which you and I didn't get a say in voting for or against. So then, we have a few choices. We can either accept the way things and say nothing. Or we can accept that it wont change over night and thus continue making money from within this corrupt system or within corrupt institutions whilst speaking out against said corruption. Or if we want to avoid all corruption linked to the system we were all born into and conditioned upon, then we can boycott everything, go and live out in the woods and probably starve to death. Such wonderful choices we have, aren't they? When an animal is locked in a cage, the animal will still accept food from their slave-master. Just like you and I, we need to make money to eat, to have a roof over our heads, to live a half-decent life. In one way or another we are all victims AND agents of the corrupt system we wish to change. But remaining silent in fear of being accused of being hypocrites or traitors is unhelpful. Would you think me a hypocrite for being anti-Capitalist and owning a laptop and smart phone? Do you believe that all this technology only exists because of Capitalism? Or do you recognize that it exists due to human innovation of which is controlled (and often limited and hindered) by the systematic delivery system known as Capitalism? If I were a filmmaker and wanted to make a socially conscious film, would you think me a hypocrite if the only way I found to get that film to the masses were to accept a crappy deal from a corrupt Hollywood studio? I could of course try to raise the money myself and make a low-budget independent film, but it would be extremely unlikely to reach a large number of people and make the same kind of impact. How can we effect progressive change if no one gets to hear or watch what we're talking about? Just to clear, I have a tremendous amount of respect for people like Akala for remaining independent whilst getting their message out. But I also have no problem with artists who use more mainstream methods. It's extremely hard work to survive as an independent artist in this day and age. The very large majority don't make it, and never get heard.
Just for fun... The guitarist wrote and sang this song, not the lead singer. No one would recognize him in a crowd, without being an insane SOTD fan. Just a thought, I'm sure he still does fine of course.
So... They grew up in what had been the "Armenian ghetto" in LA, literally with the Kardashians 35 years ago Before any of them were famous, they were just eastern European immigrants, facing as much discrimination as anyone else. Ok, that may be an exaggeration... But I hope you understand....
to me, it totally depends on WHICH celebrity says it and i only trust the word of a handful of celebrities based on the track record of remaining down to earth and truthful and if they ever do slip up how they have corrected themselves and bettered themselves from that mistake and owned it and actively fixed themselves and helped to educate others based on their new understanding etc....i trust system of a down
Please check out Serj Tankien... Lead singer of System of a Down. His song empty walls is life changing, as well as the music video that goes with it. Love the content man, keep up the amazing work.
Anytime you are in a position of having a voice that can reach millions and millions of people; you should use that voice to bring attention to atrocities and issues to help bring about change.
I don't believe this song is a contradiction (considering they are celebs themselves) because not all celebs fall into that trap, and SOAD happen to be very proactive and positive, and they're actions prove it. They try to use their stardom and clout for good to shed light on various harsh realities and socioeconomic issues. In summation, just because someone is a celebrity doesn't mean they are living that they are a "typical celebrity". Good stuff man. Keep em coming! Peace bro
Totally, they've been loud af since day one about world events and humanitarian values. They've been banned from playing in certain countries because they'll openly talk about the Armenian genocide.
I see SOAD using their stardom and clout to bring the world's ills to light and they're praised for it, while other celebs are lambasted by people and I wondered why this is so, and I think I know.
The only difference I see is that there's no doubt that SOAD believes in those things, while celebs are just virtue signaling opportunists who are seizing on the zeitgeist to benefit them.
We've seen movies depict Hollywood a something that tries to capitalize on the zeitgeist for financial gain, that there's a conditioned disdain and mistrust of the celebrities who speak out.
they as a band also went against scummy industry standards so they don't abuse the "lesser" band mates...Daron as the main songwriter and Serj as the frontman and biggest "star" would have made tons more money than the other two if they had "sold out" like it's usual. They would not allow magazine covers or interviews to single out one of the members and demanded to be treated as a band...until they kinda broke up, but before that they were truely loyal towards another and never towards the industry.
The band came together in Hollywood also, they have their own scars from Hollywood's ills and this is a song they use to express themselves and vent that. This is a very personal song for the band.
What stardom and celebrity are u talking about, although I love the band dearly, they are not celebs, system never made it that famous. Only a certain generation of rock fans and their parents have heard of them, they are not Kings of leon, they arr not led zeppelin, they were never red hot chillies, they never had that mass appeal
Just because you’re winning a game, doesn’t mean you can’t call out the game for the way it’s played. If anything, people who win the game are MOST effective at exposing it, because they have an amplified voice, and because their opinions can’t just be dismissed offhand as “sore losers.”
A bit like the criticism levelled at Chumbawamba after the Tubthumping LP.
Always loved this song in specific way
some people probably don’t like that you pull up the live version for ur reaction but i thank you for this, not many people react to the live performances so thank you i enjoyed this with you, subbed
It’s really refreshing to watch an actual intelligent reaction video other than just “yep great song!” I enjoy your approach to dissecting the songs.
i can't recomend enough the song Dreaming, in my opinon is the most complex song they ever wrote (musically speaking), sadly, there isn't a full live version of this song, if you listen to it, you'll know why, if you ever consider to do an exception to the "only live performance reaction" rule...
Yeah Dreaming is my favorite song by them!
Dreaming is probably their most underrated song
Dreaming is an amazing song, in my top 5 of soad for sure
The only problem with Dreaming is that there are no live performances. The amount of guitar and vocal layers make it impossible to play.
Dude I had a tiny sliver of hope that they'd play the full version live when they did the intro at a show I was at, obv they didn't but at least they did A LOT of my fav songs (2017 tour) from steal this album like highway song, pictures. Man that was a good concert. So much beer though...
Man, I've been on a massive binge of your videos. I love how you delve into the lyrics and meanings behind them. On that front, would love to see you react to "let him dangle" by elvis costello!! Big shout out from the uk!
One of their best. The harmony between Serj and Daron is legendary. Couldn't have picked a better video than this one live in Rio. This whole show was epic
I absolutely love your intellectual and thought out comments you make. Love your reactions.
Daron Malakian's voice is amazing, and sure it's a shame they disbanded, because the harmonies with Serj Tankian's voice is one of the things that brought me into SOAD in the first place.
I love it when Daron sings! You half to listen to Marmalade or Metro. Both cover songs and they do a outstanding job!
Love their Metro and Shame covers...
I didn't know marmalade was a cover. Snowblind is another good one
Snowblind and Metro take me straight back to 2001 when I got them on Napster. Reminds me of my friends yearly birthday party campout at the beginning of summer
Legend of Zelda is good too
this song live at download festival is my greatest memory of live music ever. The thought of it still gives me goose bumps
@ 6:23, I would definitely consider their feelings about Hollywood, or L.A. in general as sincere. Especially because at arguably their career peak, they disbanded like fuck Hollywood & the entire industry.
Can't wait till you try and decipher 'chicken n stu' and 'i-e-a-i-a-i-o'
Damn especially i-e-a-i-a-i-o
Bicycle shoestrings!
Yesss chic n Stu and especially IEAIAIO are some of my favorite
@@garethbain9125 icicle stretching!
I’d love to see a reaction to Needles, because tapeworms…
Great to see you finding some of their more melodic songs.
When system says it people's eyes open almost immediately. These are voices and words that carry weight. I'm amazed by this band .I m happy I've been alive to learn from system and enjoy the quirky genius songs. Beautiful heart felt melodies 😢in my humble opinion 😮❤
❤❤ this one !! This Double album ( Mesmerize and Hypnotized ... I think is the name of the albums) is SOOOOOOOOO AMAZING !!
🤘😎🤘
SOAD is from LA so they have a first person POV of Hollywood's effect. Definitely not a contradiction on their end.
SOAD- Soil
Do It! No hidden meanings, very straight forward but a beautiful song!
Please try “passive” perfect circle.
Such a good song that’s so simple and aggressive
These guys have live there whole young lives in LA so they are sharing this point from the inside so I don’t think it is a contradiction. Really like the channel btw
I see you on a system binge. Welcome to the fan club bro :)
You have System of the down and tech n9ne reactions, I'd love to see your reaction of Tech N9ne's 'Straight Out The Gate' ft system of the downs Serj Tankian.
System of a down - Kill Rock`n`Roll
thanks for the vid ! I love to hear your take on soad, brother, there's a band started by the guitarist ( Daron ) called Scars on Broadway , S.O.B in short. I'm pretty sure you'll like some of their material as it's basically Soad :) I recommend starting with their song Babylon.
It depends on the celeb. for SOAD, I take it as real warnings and belief. Having following SOAD since Toxicity and his solo career, he believes in what he says, imo. He's been putting out music to fight politics and Hollywood way of thinking and never stopped - not just American politics, but heavy on Armenian politics as well. I also never saw Serj go 'Hollywood' really - he grew up poor (or at least not wealthy), and speaks through his music. He did get huge with SOAD, but I don't think in the 'Hollywood' way. He's also never backed down, just watch "Walls" from his solo stuff. When SOAD/Serj sing about deep stuff, this is the stuff you see Serj living out for the most part. Music is his way of fighting back I think.
He needs to react to Soldier Side!
The studio version has some impressive harmonies
I love all their music and voices but Serj Tankian has such a melodic and crazy range.
Another specific reaction from the specific bro bro, specifically
They grew up in LA so they have seen it time and time again but they were discovered by a big producer aswell
love this song
Daron (the guitarist and one singing this one) was born IN Hollywood- but like the grimey, run down part. So more than the contradictions they face in being celebrities, it’s about the two sides of Hollywood: the shiny movie stars, and the drug addicted street people you see when you actually drive around the city
This made me nostalgic. I was there!! 🥰
They've always been anti-fame. Watch any interview with them. This is just a overture to it.
After watching this i have to jam to the studio version now. Forgot how much i just love this song.
The original lyric "they'll take you and make you" is changed to "they'll take you and rape you" in a lot of live shows.
Phoney people come to prey/pray is a nice double meaning
They grew up on Hollywood. They did an interview talking about how people come to LA: form bands, attempt acting careers, etc. Succeed or fail, then go back to where they came from or stay. For SOAD, however, they are home when they are in Hollywood. Family & friends from childhood are there. So they know what they’re talking about.
Wonderful topic of discussion. Every single musician seems to have penned a version of the "fame isn't fun" mantra, and as a 'commoner' I've always found the 'human dilemma' aspect of this extremely intriguing. Like, you've spent your life devoted to a singular purpose and once you've seemingly obtained that purpose, you realize that you are still just a human, always looking for more, yet somehow not as human because you've been somewhat idolized.. in the end, I just think humans are greedy creatures.
War?, Sugar - self titled album; streamline - steal this album; question!, byob, sad statue, lost in Hollywood (finish song) - mezmerize; vicinity of obscenity - hypnotize. Of course, toxicity as a package looks better than songs from different albums
Glad you made the video to where we can’t see the mic !
System Of A Down - Holy Mountains
Ahh been waiting on this, Check out Spiders, I-E-A-I-A-I-O, and _Holy Mountains Live in Armenia_ please
wait i think he did a reaction to spiders
I know they make a reference to Hollywood in "Prison" I think it was? I haven't looked into it, but I wonder if their songs all may tell a hidden story in some way. With SOAD you just never know..
When a celebrity speaks up, i usually treat them as a whistleblower of sorts. The industry (music and film) is an awful disgusting corrupt organization.
I like this guy. He really analyzes shit.
I’ve enjoyed watching your reactions to them. you come with vast knowledge, a open mind, and an individual view that is refreshing to watch.
Love watching how your thought process shows as you dissect the lyrics to find the meanings that most over look.
A song you may enjoy by them is P.L.U.C.K ( Political Lying Unholy Cowardly Killers)
Keep up the good work mate.
Word nice react Boyyyyd! But FYI System of a Down GREW UP in LA, they didn't go there looking for fame. They went to a bi-lingual Armenian highscool in LA (or 3 of them did anyway, I think the bassist was from somewhere else). So they can unironically sing about LA's bad side! 🤘😬🤘
Would love to see you react to a band called Enter Shikari, they make some really top notch high energy music. Keep up the good work.
I get the same feelings when I walk into LA fitness.
My La fitness Isn’t authentic, there’s no homeless tents around the equipment
Eu estava nesse show no Rio de Janeiro e só posso dizer que foi sensacional! 🤘🏻
A couple more for you… Spiders and Sugar… epic
Scheiße is das ein geiler Vibe und Sound, entspannte Reaction
Translation: fuck, this has a great vibe and sound, cool reaction.
This song is great when followed up by Tools song Aenema.
I don't believe it is contradictory since SOAD has never been embedded in the Hollywood system. They were always independent artistically. Of course, they signed contracts with big labels because they became really huge on the metal scene, but they do things differently.
When I hear celebrities outta the pop culture (and these days social media) criticise Hollywood and such, I try to take it serious. That's hard though, if their fame is based on vanity.
For artists like SoaD who basically made their fame on criticising society, highlighting social issues, and making parodies on social situations it's the opposite - I find it hard to be critical of the message they deliver. I know for a fact that I cannot afford to buy into everything they portray, but I hold so much trust in them that I almost forget to think critically... It is what it is. I still try to keep an open mind and analyse every possible perspective that I can perceive with my mind.
Have a great day, Sir!
Thank you for the extensive amount of content that you provide us all with! 🙏
SOAD earned their fame and respect. "Hollywood" artists signed contracts to buy fame.
would love to see you react to Grandson. Pretty much anything but I recommend Despicable, blood // water, stick up, 6:00
Holy Mountains
Bravo! Greeting from Japan again! I’m so happy to you post reaction to Lost in Hollywood.
I think this song express a naive side of rock’nroll. The man (women) who dismissed that girl(boy) gone to Hollywood blames the wily people on the couches. He (She) also blames the girl(boy) gone to Hollywood. And he (she) blames himself(herself) that the helpless man(women) couldn’t pretend the girl(boy) go to Hollywood. And he(she) abuse all the stupid people in a corner of the street.
That’s the spirit of rock’n roll. Thanks.
And you can alternate the Hollywood with Sodom and Gomorrah. Im out of Jewish so it’s really hard to getting it. But I hope you may!
SOAD 🙏 since I can remember.. 💚
You should react to some Fever 333. You’ll love it.
They are from hollywood so they're whole lives they've seen a constant flow of people coming to the city in search of fame. Has to be pretty crazy to witness that your whole life.
Turn it up
Yup
Shavo is not literally praying,hes actually "crying". Check out live from KROQ,that song means a lot to him...
I-E-A-I-E-A-I-O live in Rock in Rio 2015
Toxicity is reigning king for everyone. :)
When a fellow human speaks out against corruption in Hollywood, I do indeed take them as real. Even if they're so-called "celebrities'" working in Hollywood (although it may depend on the specific person in question, some may just be doing it to follow anti-establishment trends, but I suspect that most who speak out are doing so from the heart).
As a former member of the Green Party (UK) I spoke out against corruption I saw within the party, whilst still remaining a member, in the hope to help bring forth some positive change from within. Similarly, as a member of The Zeitgeist Movement, I spoke out against some hypocrisy and corruption I saw within the movement. My basic point being that we have to self-police. Rather than staying silent. TH-cam/google is, in some ways, a very corrupt corporation, but you wouldn't be a hypocrite for speaking out against said corruption just because you're using a platform that dominates this particular domain.
We live in a Capitalist monetary market system. One of which you and I didn't get a say in voting for or against. So then, we have a few choices. We can either accept the way things and say nothing. Or we can accept that it wont change over night and thus continue making money from within this corrupt system or within corrupt institutions whilst speaking out against said corruption. Or if we want to avoid all corruption linked to the system we were all born into and conditioned upon, then we can boycott everything, go and live out in the woods and probably starve to death. Such wonderful choices we have, aren't they?
When an animal is locked in a cage, the animal will still accept food from their slave-master. Just like you and I, we need to make money to eat, to have a roof over our heads, to live a half-decent life. In one way or another we are all victims AND agents of the corrupt system we wish to change. But remaining silent in fear of being accused of being hypocrites or traitors is unhelpful.
Would you think me a hypocrite for being anti-Capitalist and owning a laptop and smart phone? Do you believe that all this technology only exists because of Capitalism? Or do you recognize that it exists due to human innovation of which is controlled (and often limited and hindered) by the systematic delivery system known as Capitalism?
If I were a filmmaker and wanted to make a socially conscious film, would you think me a hypocrite if the only way I found to get that film to the masses were to accept a crappy deal from a corrupt Hollywood studio? I could of course try to raise the money myself and make a low-budget independent film, but it would be extremely unlikely to reach a large number of people and make the same kind of impact. How can we effect progressive change if no one gets to hear or watch what we're talking about?
Just to clear, I have a tremendous amount of respect for people like Akala for remaining independent whilst getting their message out. But I also have no problem with artists who use more mainstream methods. It's extremely hard work to survive as an independent artist in this day and age. The very large majority don't make it, and never get heard.
2:50 lol you pulled out one of the lyrics before it was said. it is used in the studio version of the song.
It is
The maggot smoking part is a double entendre
Radio/video next
Just for fun... The guitarist wrote and sang this song, not the lead singer. No one would recognize him in a crowd, without being an insane SOTD fan. Just a thought, I'm sure he still does fine of course.
You should do old school Hollywood
So...
They grew up in what had been the "Armenian ghetto" in LA, literally with the Kardashians 35 years ago
Before any of them were famous, they were just eastern European immigrants, facing as much discrimination as anyone else.
Ok, that may be an exaggeration...
But I hope you understand....
to me, it totally depends on WHICH celebrity says it and i only trust the word of a handful of celebrities based on the track record of remaining down to earth and truthful and if they ever do slip up how they have corrected themselves and bettered themselves from that mistake and owned it and actively fixed themselves and helped to educate others based on their new understanding etc....i trust system of a down
Please check out Serj Tankien... Lead singer of System of a Down. His song empty walls is life changing, as well as the music video that goes with it. Love the content man, keep up the amazing work.
There lyrics are always super deep
You need to try Last Caress - Misfits!
Wait until you get a taste of Meshuggah. You can ease in with some “Dancers to a Discordant System”.
React to system of a down, soldier's side pleeease (studio version if possible)
SOAD's version on Have a Cigar by Pink Floyd
Idk if SOAD ever "went to hollywood" in the way they talk about it in the song
I don't see a contradiction here because they were born in the area and never compromised themselves in their success.
True a Lucy.
Toxicity is definitely their best album. "Attack" should be on the list
6:40 In my personal case, I am not interested in the messenger but in the message, as long as the message is obviously worthwhile.
I dont think its come to pray but rather prey
Check PLUCK (2002 Montreal live) next
Wow
Old school Hollywood
Lonely Day by SOAD Live 2005
Anytime you are in a position of having a voice that can reach millions and millions of people; you should use that voice to bring attention to atrocities and issues to help bring about change.
Please System of a down - Suggestions 2002 Rock Am Ring
You should listen to some Pearl Jam, start with the Unplugged session (Black is one of the greatest) and enjoy the rabbit hole
my suggestion would be "zeig dich" from Rammstein. The lyrics will hit you hard
"phony people come to PREY"
Do mind 2002 next
you need to try "steal this album" this is my favorite album of them and idk why it's so underestimated
Seriously overlooked
They literally went to church with the Kardashians when they were kids.
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