I am 58, who grew up listening to Zeppelin, Sabbath, Priest, then Maiden etc., Gods of Rock, and in the early 2000's came SOAD. What a great talented group, great songs, great musicianship, and I got to see them live once, and they were the best band I have seen live. They are Gods of Rock. Great review, thank you very much.
It was both Daron the guitarist and Serj harmonizing in Studio. And yes they sing it together live as well. What do you think about the ending scream though? (11:27) Serj held that long scream really well. 18:45 they do still play live actually, just not all the time. What they don't do is make new albums. Great reaction really enjoyed it, one of my favorite SOAD songs. The song is called Question because it questions the afterlife. The beat that John plays at 9:23 is one of my favorites that he has ever done, such a great drummer.
The fact he gave it a 9.1 makes me super satisfied, cos this was the song that stood out on the album when i bought the CD ! Yep I’m old enough for CD kids (36) yeah 9.1 is a fair score it’s a beast of a song and lyrically magical.
Serj and darron blended together seamlessly always amazing vocal harmonise. This is probably in my top 5 favourite SOAD songs can't count amount of time I listened to it all through high school and hand banged the day away
Im a massive SOAD fan, I don’t think they have a bad song, or a song I’d even skip. This song is one of my favourites and possibly underrated song, along with Tentative. Glad you enjoyed David
This song is amazing, and it's not the first time I've heard it, and I have had the CD since it came out, but I sort of neglected it. I just heard The Charismatic Voice channel react to it and am hooked again like I just heard it for the first time. System of a Down is one of the most successful rock bands of all time for good reason, so much differentiation, talent, they are not traditional, have good messages, and just full of surprises, never afraid to be goofy and weird and then harmonize right after.
This is still my favorite song from this band and somehow broader (this covered soul, ptsd triggers, and sheer creativity. If music were drugs this is my drug of choice.
It’s both of them singing the harmonies on the chorus specifically. I believe it’s all Serj in the other harmonies here. They are definitely one of the best duos as far as vocal harmonies go in rock. They do sound like almost one person at times!
Daron's and Serj's voice blends perfectly, and raises the songs to another level, so much harmony.. if you haven't listened to enough songs by them, you can't even figure out which of them is singing
She is a great blood pressure reliever. She comes up to me and purr for me when I am having a hypertension episode I suffer from high blood pressure as well.
Obviously, I wasn't in the studio but I feel like this might be both Serj doubling or tripling his vocals (are you and dreaming the night sections) and him with Daron harmonizing (chorus). I also feel that in the chorus it might be Serj harmonizing with himself plus Daron's vox on top. They did play it live and it was Serj/Daron vocals in the chorus but the harmonies weren't as layered as on the album.
An incredible band and one of their greatest masterpieces. I remember when Mezmirize/Hypnotize came out, I didn't listen to anything else in 2005. It was an obsession at the time
Good evening from New England...It's Serg and Darren doing the vocals in the studio and live..The early 2000's produced some amazing music and I couldn't see a band like SOAD exploding like they did back in day... Amazing that they built a legacy after just a handful of albums and that's not a knock they were just that good and unique....And I was waiting to see if you bit 😂🤘✌️
I've heard Daron Malakian is a major, major component of the band beyond guitar. I could have heard wrong, but as I understand he does a lot of the song writing and arrangements, obviously he sings as well, but he may be the true backbone to the band?
@@SunDiegoRockStar yes, but Serj writes the lyrics and Daron make the arrangements and write some lyrics too I think that both are the backbone of the band
Great song and band. The time signatures are weird for sure in this song. SOAD is fun to warm up to on the guitar because they have fun rhythms to play along with.
The guitarist' singing has a unique quality in my ear. Whenever he starts, everything gets an instant madness-feel. He obviously can hold a tune...but his sound is disturbing to me, every time.
I know a man who finds fault with every little thing. He somehow catches the slightest deviations from the rhythm. For example, sometimes he says that a guitarist or a drummer plays crookedly and this causes him strong indignation. How do you think, as a professional musician, how essential is it when a guitarist plays and does not hit the bass drum or a snare drum for a fleeting second (for example)? Even though the average person wouldn't notice it. What do you think?
As a bassist I'm very sensitive to inaccurate counting, tempo, and subdividing. I'm sure the average person won't be bothered by these things, but it does bother the heck out of me when I hear it.
@@THEDavidHeretic Thank you for the answer. Yes, I also sometimes hear it, although I have no musical education. Like in this song, at 9:03 I hear inaccuracies. I can hear it clearly when slowing down the video. However, at 9:08, the accuracy of the game is simply amazing, or the sound engineer mixed it well. I don't know maybe I'm wrong
@@THEDavidHeretic Oh my bad you did. The studio version is much better imo. Their song Disasterpiece off the same album is also worth a look. th-cam.com/video/TPSenKymLwk/w-d-xo.html
I am 58, who grew up listening to Zeppelin, Sabbath, Priest, then Maiden etc., Gods of Rock, and in the early 2000's came SOAD. What a great talented group, great songs, great musicianship, and I got to see them live once, and they were the best band I have seen live. They are Gods of Rock. Great review, thank you very much.
glad you enjoyed with them too sir ☺️👍
It was both Daron the guitarist and Serj harmonizing in Studio. And yes they sing it together live as well. What do you think about the ending scream though? (11:27) Serj held that long scream really well. 18:45 they do still play live actually, just not all the time. What they don't do is make new albums. Great reaction really enjoyed it, one of my favorite SOAD songs. The song is called Question because it questions the afterlife. The beat that John plays at 9:23 is one of my favorites that he has ever done, such a great drummer.
Anyone else sitting here waiting for Sad Statue to start immediately after the outro from Question!???
Such a great album 🖤🖤🖤
I know what you did there 😏
The fact he gave it a 9.1 makes me super satisfied, cos this was the song that stood out on the album when i bought the CD ! Yep I’m old enough for CD kids (36) yeah 9.1 is a fair score it’s a beast of a song and lyrically magical.
Serj and darron blended together seamlessly always amazing vocal harmonise. This is probably in my top 5 favourite SOAD songs can't count amount of time I listened to it all through high school and hand banged the day away
Im a massive SOAD fan, I don’t think they have a bad song, or a song I’d even skip. This song is one of my favourites and possibly underrated song, along with Tentative. Glad you enjoyed David
Love tentative and kill rock n'rol and all the other
I believe there are several time signatures in this song: 5/4, 9/8, 6/4, 3/4, and 4/4
Geez... I can never get over how _GOOD_ Serj and Daron's vocal harmonies are in this, every time I hear it.... and holy crap, *SHAVO*
Holy Mountains with SOAD is amazing! You should do that one:)
Band honestly changed my musical taste open my eyes and ears 🔥🤘🏽
This song is amazing, and it's not the first time I've heard it, and I have had the CD since it came out, but I sort of neglected it. I just heard The Charismatic Voice channel react to it and am hooked again like I just heard it for the first time. System of a Down is one of the most successful rock bands of all time for good reason, so much differentiation, talent, they are not traditional, have good messages, and just full of surprises, never afraid to be goofy and weird and then harmonize right after.
System of a down probably has the best harmonies the rock genre, holy mountains is the one though it's like a glorified aerials
You can literally react to any and every song SOAD made and I will happily watch it.
This is still my favorite song from this band and somehow broader (this covered soul, ptsd triggers, and sheer creativity. If music were drugs this is my drug of choice.
It’s both of them singing the harmonies on the chorus specifically. I believe it’s all Serj in the other harmonies here. They are definitely one of the best duos as far as vocal harmonies go in rock. They do sound like almost one person at times!
One of my favorite SOAD songs. Really enjoyed your break down of the song as well, cheers mate🤘🤘
Ending was epic, every single song they make, became a master piece.
Daron's and Serj's voice blends perfectly, and raises the songs to another level, so much harmony.. if you haven't listened to enough songs by them, you can't even figure out which of them is singing
Oh yeah, welcome to the SOAD harmonies dude, it Is an only forward path🤘🏻
Would LOVE to see you review 'Streamline' from SOAD
Thanks for this! Was great
Love your cat Manda! 🐱 Reminds me of my cat (Maine coon) has the same facial tiger stripes
From what the vet told us, Manda does have some Maine coon in her.
@@THEDavidHeretic I can def see it! Beautiful. Enjoy your new family member/buddy
Oh davy davy that kitty lowering me hypertension much love buddy
She is a great blood pressure reliever. She comes up to me and purr for me when I am having a hypertension episode I suffer from high blood pressure as well.
@@dhwife3962 awww, group hugs! ☺️♥️
@@phantom8906 thank you so I think of them as therapy animals
Definitely Serj and Daron, they just have amazing vocal synergy.
hi too...^^ cats are ever great...^^
Their mosh pits are unreal!
[Waitakere Stadium 2013]
They do play live... And its Daron doing the back vocals
One of Systems best songs
Obviously, I wasn't in the studio but I feel like this might be both Serj doubling or tripling his vocals (are you and dreaming the night sections) and him with Daron harmonizing (chorus). I also feel that in the chorus it might be Serj harmonizing with himself plus Daron's vox on top. They did play it live and it was Serj/Daron vocals in the chorus but the harmonies weren't as layered as on the album.
An incredible band and one of their greatest masterpieces. I remember when Mezmirize/Hypnotize came out, I didn't listen to anything else in 2005.
It was an obsession at the time
Good evening from New England...It's Serg and Darren doing the vocals in the studio and live..The early 2000's produced some amazing music and I couldn't see a band like SOAD exploding like they did back in day... Amazing that they built a legacy after just a handful of albums and that's not a knock they were just that good and unique....And I was waiting to see if you bit 😂🤘✌️
Serj and Daron
Bruh
@@Leo-xc5ks Sorry spell check sucks ✌️🤘
your kitty should be in every video :D
She makes her appearances on her schedule!!!
Yeah she kinda dictates when she feels like appearing.
@@THEDavidHeretic they own us 😂!!!
17:52 it's Serj and Daron (Guitar)
I've heard Daron Malakian is a major, major component of the band beyond guitar. I could have heard wrong, but as I understand he does a lot of the song writing and arrangements, obviously he sings as well, but he may be the true backbone to the band?
@@SunDiegoRockStar yes, but Serj writes the lyrics and Daron make the arrangements and write some lyrics too
I think that both are the backbone of the band
Waiting for SOAD Dreaming reaction.
Perfect 👌
Great song and band. The time signatures are weird for sure in this song. SOAD is fun to warm up to on the guitar because they have fun rhythms to play along with.
Please React "Mind" One Of Their Longest Songs!!!
Holy mountains next !
They still do regular tours so they do play live. They just haven't been releasing any albums in 17 years and have only released two singles since.
They don’t even do tours anymore. Now just play a couple shows a year sadly
Sheesh sparatic seizure warning bits after the DAH DAH DAH DAH DAH DAH wow
SOAD - masters of chaos.
5 months still here Dave
Listen Dreaming by SOAD
I'm learning music theory and can't understand how 3/8 and 6/8 differ. Starting from 9:01 I suppose it's 3/8 and 2/8 and they repeat
The guitarist' singing has a unique quality in my ear. Whenever he starts, everything gets an instant madness-feel. He obviously can hold a tune...but his sound is disturbing to me, every time.
I've actually never listened to dream theater
Best band ever
All I gotta say is... KITTY!!
Manda says Thank You! 😺😺😺😺
HI MANDA! ~Queenie
Manda is beautiful!
Manda says Thank You 😺😺😺
Feel like you'de give SOAD boom a 10 based on your rules..SPOILERS! lol
I know a man who finds fault with every little thing. He somehow catches the slightest deviations from the rhythm. For example, sometimes he says that a guitarist or a drummer plays crookedly and this causes him strong indignation. How do you think, as a professional musician, how essential is it when a guitarist plays and does not hit the bass drum or a snare drum for a fleeting second (for example)? Even though the average person wouldn't notice it. What do you think?
As a bassist I'm very sensitive to inaccurate counting, tempo, and subdividing. I'm sure the average person won't be bothered by these things, but it does bother the heck out of me when I hear it.
@@THEDavidHeretic Thank you for the answer. Yes, I also sometimes hear it, although I have no musical education. Like in this song, at 9:03 I hear inaccuracies. I can hear it clearly when slowing down the video. However, at 9:08, the accuracy of the game is simply amazing, or the sound engineer mixed it well. I don't know maybe I'm wrong
Good song
Ah man that's a cute kitty
Manda says thank you. 😺😺😺
4:30 Play Button
It's 5/8
You have to do some jinjer music
I've done several Jinjer songs on the channel.
Have you heard “The Heretic Anthem” by Slipknot? If not I feel it’s a must for your channel. :)
I think I did a reaction to that song already.
@@THEDavidHeretic Oh my bad you did. The studio version is much better imo. Their song Disasterpiece off the same album is also worth a look. th-cam.com/video/TPSenKymLwk/w-d-xo.html
Please Gojira - Silvera Hellfest festival
Its a great band for sure but i dont like that they dont have solos in their songs.
🌸🛀🛌
Hey man this is the Greatest band ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️