The world needs more Serj Tankian's... The man had it all, could have had even more, but he never forgot his roots and never stopped being humble!
@LinkMaster55553 ай бұрын
More Serjs are desperately needed 😪
@dontask3613Ай бұрын
He's the goat for sure
@silverslayaАй бұрын
Why? Cause he says some things you agree with or find interesting
@worldismyashtray3 ай бұрын
SOAD ‘fans’ being surprised Serj is so intelligent and well spoken haven’t been listening closely enough.
@Dino_Shark923 ай бұрын
So true. In 'Boom' and 'Deer Dance' and many others, Serj talks about war and how it should be stopped and the awful bombings that happen all over the world. Honestly, we should all be more like him.😌
@Grumblik3 ай бұрын
I wanna know what fans didn't know this. I just wanna talk.
@jorgemaldonado86623 ай бұрын
Why would anyone think less
@bmthfan12313 ай бұрын
@@Dino_Shark92 nobody has ever said that lol
@user-yv4vr7mx4o3 ай бұрын
No surprise here
@skywrd_3 ай бұрын
his voice is so soothing
@Octogatarian2 ай бұрын
Similarly capable of being the most distressed sounding singer
@Nighthawk22113 ай бұрын
Serj is a gentle, intelligent badass. And a great interview as always.
@xMaGuSx8883 ай бұрын
20:20 That is 100% what made me fall in love with SOAD. I was 11 in 2001 when I first heard chop suey, and the outro to that song where they are harmonizing with the piano/harp in the background was unlike anything I ever heard. I still get chills when I listen to that part all these years later. A really amazing mix of talented musicians, that just really complimented each other.
@ClutchCityFan2 ай бұрын
Serj will always be one of my all time favorite lead singers.
@denrammm3 ай бұрын
take a shot for everytime Serj says “you know” I LOVE HIM SM. the way he gets all nervous when they play back the music.
@Sophet2 ай бұрын
imagine him and Jim "ya know" Root from Slipknot having a conversation, lmao
@denrammm2 ай бұрын
@@Sophet 😂😂😭😭
@JessicaRaptorusАй бұрын
@@Sophet LMAO I am crying
@Grodstark2 ай бұрын
I would do alot just to sit down with Serj, have a cup of coffee or tea and just talk, about anything. I grew up with SOAD and hearing him talk is kind of nostalgic in a way.
@duarteestelita72572 ай бұрын
Tom’s really a fish swimming in his pond.. namely with empathic and knowledgeable ppl like Serj . What a pleasure to listen to. 37mins go by like it’s 10mins… Let’s hope for that in person next meeting of these two ;) Thank you for this Kudos from Portugal
@dazwold3 ай бұрын
What a great interview. I've never heard Serj in interview before, and what a breath of fresh air. Articulate, intelligent, and well spoken. Great questions as well; I think the level of the questions surprised him in a good way and opened up more because of it
@cyroth2 ай бұрын
Ozzfest 2002 was sadly the only time I saw system. I still talk about it and consider it of the most fun shows I've ever been to.
@ackerjawaka47422 ай бұрын
Lol i saw them a year later at Leeds festival then again 2 years after that but I wish I had seen them more but you think they are always going to be there and then they are not 😜
@PhillipCummingsUSA24 күн бұрын
Well, they were a band for a relatively short period of time so that's not surprising. I saw them at Ozzfest and nobody knew who they were and then I saw them again after Toxicity.
@mdh69772 ай бұрын
Great interview!!! And a host who knows how to shut up after asking his question and listen to the answer while also keeping the conversation going
@ivandevilliers57413 ай бұрын
This needs more views! Brilliantly interviewed and Serj is as eloquent and humble as can be 👏🏻
@TheAjpathecreature3 ай бұрын
One of those scary smart musicians.
@oui26113 ай бұрын
its no surprise really, unless youre 12 years old and first getting into it. otherwise a lot of fans have followed interviews for years to know and understood the messages behind his lyrics
@ronthorn33 ай бұрын
@@oui2611relax elitist
@ferdererlkonig2987Ай бұрын
artists are smart af, you cant create stuff if you arent smart.
@VanessaButtino3 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for this interview! My goodness, I’ve been a massive System of a Down fan since high school in the ‘90s ❤
@DylTyrril3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Tom for bringing out such amazing insights in your conversation with this fascinating and inspirational artist. This was such a compelling and engrossing discussion, and an undoubtedly honest and reverential exchange with Serj.
@kieranhowells73362 ай бұрын
Fantastic interview. Two respectful, thoughtful people having a truly meaningful conversation. Thankful for them both, especially Serj, who has made music that I hold incredibly dear.
@eric63452 ай бұрын
I'm impressed with the quality and depth of the interviewer's questions for Serj. Very insightful interview.
@Teri-q4v16 күн бұрын
I saw serg by himself with the foo fighters in My hometown DETROIT MICHIGAN 💗 he is still CAPTIVATING and a very talented musician we love him very much thanks for the video LOVE ALL YOUR FANS IN DETROIT MICHIGAN 😁💋💯
@dpelpal2 ай бұрын
I'm buying his book. Always been a passive SOAD fan, never knew his history. Can't wait to read it!
@dryker70852 ай бұрын
Absolutely love System! Never been a band like them. When I first heard their stuff it blew me away, and then Toxicity came out. Nothing has excited me more than listening to that album. I had the pleasure of attending their Armenian Genocide awareness concert back when I hardly went to any concerts at all. These days I go to as many concerts as I can, and still regard that one as one of the best shows I've ever been to. One of the all time greats.
@Aspenfell3 ай бұрын
What a fantastic interview! Serj being humble and honest really left me with a sense of inspiration. I definitely have an elevated opinion of the man. I look forward to reading his book. Thank you Tom!
@Diminish3d3 ай бұрын
Once again an excellent interview from Tom. It shines through how much you care and value these discussions and it reflects back from the guests in their expressions and words. You're an excellent listener and it was a beautiful touch to bring the interview a full circle and start and finish it with the grandfather :) These are some of my favorite artist interviews you're doing :)
@TheSkeptic_13 ай бұрын
Serj continues to impress with his calmness, his humility, and I miss the hay day of SOAD so much. I wish Daron and others could shelve their perceived needs long enough to give us at least one more SOAD record.
@joshviggiani98443 ай бұрын
I wouldn't worry about it. The longer it takes the better it will be. I kinda feel this is part of the intention for this fallow period. There are definitely parts of their later half of work that I highly respect. But their earlier work is what formed and cemented what that band is in my mind and pretty likely how it will remain. So I'm fine letting the pot boil as long as they need. I am also obviously a Tool fan, after all. ☺️
@joshviggiani98443 ай бұрын
I wouldn't worry about it. The longer it takes the better it will be. I kinda feel this is part of the intention for this fallow period. There are definitely parts of their later half of work that I highly respect. But their earlier work is what formed and cemented what that band is in my mind and pretty likely how it will remain. So I'm fine letting the pot boil as long as they need. I am also obviously a Tool fan, after all. ☺️
@tracevicente3 ай бұрын
Such an amazing interview/chat. Thank you!
@user-ul4uz6vo9o2 ай бұрын
Im so glad that this band not only opened my eyes to the armenian genocide but they shaped my formative years. Serj has always been a unique voice, but darren, shavo, and jon with him is the best collaboration in music ive ever had the privilege to see live and be a part of. Rock on and for the love of god please let system come back to FL in the futre. Ive missed you.
@ManapartOfficial3 ай бұрын
Such deep and smart questions! Tom, you are cool!
@Jerushajustintime3 ай бұрын
Was just talking about Serj. And his intelligence and wisdom.
@Dan_is_a_liar3 ай бұрын
Who else suddenly wants to listen to SOAD now?
@user-ul4uz6vo9o2 ай бұрын
What do you mean suddenly? Been listening to them everyday for 24 years
@Trevor67142 ай бұрын
In middle school I got turned on to them and it was non stop till about 17-18. But even then still there. Then a complete stop around 21-22 for some reason. Then 27-28 all of a sudden I started again and can’t stop. So many memories in each song, not just mine I’m sure. Great songs and some make you think and question everything, not to sound cliché.
@jesterr713326 күн бұрын
I can understand what Serj was saying about his relationship with Daron. As time went on, particularly on the last two albums, Daron was clearly becoming a much more visible presence within the band, and it was clear that his role was growing. He was essentially a co-lead singer on the last two albums, as he and Serj essentially shared duties on quite a few songs on those albums. Daron even sang lead on some songs. It almost seemed like Serj's role was diminishing to some degree. I noticed it at the time. The music was fantastic and Daron deserved a bigger role, but I can see how that would create tension if it wasn't reciprocated. I know from experience that it is hard as hell to keep everyone in a band on the same page and together. I can't even imagine what it would be like to attempt to do it for decades under the spotlight like System did. Even if they aren't making new music, they are one of the few bands from their era that have survived intact with everyone still being alive and on good terms with one another. That is something to be proud of. I hope they can do another album one day, but I am happy for them either way.
@mCblue793 ай бұрын
A great interviewer meets an interesting and intelligent subject. Thank you for this 👍
@hugor7783 ай бұрын
Awesome conversation 🙌 Thanks for bring Serj to us 🙏
@danielcosta62382 ай бұрын
Really well conducted interview. Serj shows to a thoughtful & legit dude.
@michaelloder5150Ай бұрын
Serj is so smart....I love the way he tells the story about his background and the world
@yamammiwammi2 ай бұрын
Tom is an amazing interviewer, this was so cool to listen to. Serj is so cool.
@cleonjohnmusic3 ай бұрын
Absolutely great interview
@sebastianjoers755713 күн бұрын
one of the best interviews ive seen in a while. great guest, but good interview as well!
@HunterNDeHart15 күн бұрын
Great interview, I like the way you ask the questions especially in the beginning. Glad i found the channel.
@medicine22022 ай бұрын
Serjs smile is so beautiful
@shnoogums13 ай бұрын
Wow what a touching interview. So much respect to serj
@erikm94902 ай бұрын
He really is right that they were Magic together. His music and Daron’s are good separately, but together they’re truly Magical! We can only hope they can agree to create more someday.
@scottjackson4948Ай бұрын
Hey Serj if you see this, I met you at belly up in San Diego, and I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate what you do and you have always gave me an outlet to vent through music
@JadedMax2 ай бұрын
0:02 Yup. That was exactly what i said. And then they became my favourite band.
@lixerium25292 ай бұрын
I've listened to the audiobook and it's fantastic!! As a kid during the nu metal era, I didn't think much about the message behind System's music. After listening/ reading multiple biographies of iconic musicans, actors etc. I thought that it would be the director's cut of an unreleased episode of Behind the Music: SOAD. The way Serj combines his story and his Grandfather's story is a great way to highlight the type of person that Serj is beyond his music career.
@tenochtitilian3 ай бұрын
What I feel makes Serj rare is that he is a political activist but also a very spiritual person
@MrVideoHijacker3 ай бұрын
What a great interview. Wow
@dazey87062 ай бұрын
man this interview was such a joy!! eagerly anticipating powerserj on the horizon
@stevenwindmeijer65565 күн бұрын
Serj seems so cool man wish i could sit down and talk to him
@PixieCropCircleDuster3 ай бұрын
Thanks for having the courage to speak up about genocide Serj. Amazing interview Tom.❤
@KowProdMedia3 ай бұрын
Really great interview. Thanks for this.
@user-tn4ej7xy9x2 ай бұрын
Dear Serj, you are so polite and sweet, i love SOAD, i have.been follow you since the begining, i wich all the best, system will always be one of my favorite band❤
@JosephDoumit2 ай бұрын
I am from Lebanon living in the UK. Serj is the Awesome!
@kamiros97392 ай бұрын
System of a Down is an extremely rare phenomenon. I doubt something similar could happen in this day and age for lots and lots of reasons. When I heard their songs for the first time, I was 12, chop suey, toxicity. Then when I was about 16, I heard Hypnotize/Mesmerize and I was in awe. It wasn’t about oh that’s Armenian American special stuff, it was "damn that’s incredible music". Everything has changed since then, there are no big truly independent bands, are there? Then again, maybe they’re just a once in a lifetime "coincidence". I listened to Serj's & Tom Morello's radio show when I was that age, even though I was an apolitical German teenager. Both RATM and SOAD told me "wow, the world is interesting", which I had no clue about. Seriously, Serj changed my life for the better by a lot
3 ай бұрын
Great interview with such an awesome person. Great interviewer also!
@jesterr713326 күн бұрын
My first reaction to System was exactly as he described it, lol. It's an acquired taste, but once it you acquire it, it gets in your head and you can't get it out. It was difficult to get a handle on the complexity of their music at first, but once I got it, I loved it.
@anni55552 ай бұрын
Great Interview and great Questions!
@bamfrd3 ай бұрын
Interesting guy! I’ve always gravitated to their Toxicity album.
@djmoonchild013 ай бұрын
First time I heard soda was on mtv with the video for sugar, wtf is that was exactly my reaction😂 fan ever since!!
@420greatestqueen3 ай бұрын
Thank you for talking about Artsakh Nagorno-Karabakh! The Canadian media, including CBC, has been pretty quiet about it
@TranceSFX3 ай бұрын
Canadian media is corrupt cancer, so definitely yeah
@MoisesMuniz96Ай бұрын
If I ever had the chance I would like to know the history behind each song! This band changed my life!
@gregdahlen43752 күн бұрын
buy the book
@barianpixandvids2 ай бұрын
Always smart. Always interesting to listen to. Surprisingly calm and soothing voice for someone who can scream his freakin' head off!!
@sinesthetix3 ай бұрын
Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning" comes to mind around 4:30. The power of joie de vivre is very real.
@wedonttalkaboutbruno56703 ай бұрын
My favourite band of all time is soad
@IvanPirishanchin2 ай бұрын
I don't know why, but I really disliked how this band sounded when I was young. Today however I am a big fan.
@patrickwarren24653 ай бұрын
What a fantastic interview .the mutual respect and We all love Serj don't we
@gregdahlen43752 күн бұрын
seems like a pleasant person. now i wanna see an interview with the guy he mentions some friction with in the band
@Kai-Made2 ай бұрын
Watched Serj and Rainn's interview. Was pretty good, this goes somewhat deeper. Still good. Though for SOAD fans...speeding this up to 1.25 or 1.5 works well. Maybe that is just my neuro stuff making comprehension easier at speed.
@TimesThree3333 ай бұрын
Anybody else reading The Books of Jacob? I only mention it because Armenia's history comes up in that novel.
@iprophecy6768Ай бұрын
I remember the first time hearing S.O.D . I couldn’t even believe how good it was. Especially its like they created a entirely new genre. Most people classified it as rock but it was like a type of rock that you couldn’t even explain.
@TheBillybiker13 ай бұрын
What a fantastic interview.
@erasmusherzen3 ай бұрын
Tom Power and Q continue to rule - SOAD are a world shaking band
@F1Slunk2 ай бұрын
Great interview. Thanks.
@aguilargabriel72 ай бұрын
Awesome interview! Congrats.
@Zoombeanie1323 ай бұрын
Serj is a legend and System is and will always be one of the best bands ever. But at this point I really hope the other members get together and do a side project with a different front man. I'm tired of them not putting out music because of creative differences. The music world is poorer for it.
@WarrenCecilBeardАй бұрын
Serj is an incredible human being!
@leomonzo3 ай бұрын
I love you Mr Serj. These were great questions
@Trevor67142 ай бұрын
I understand the purge or embodiment of a music into yourself. I’m the same way. I listen to one genre for months sometimes years, then it changes.
@larrysikkema463410 күн бұрын
Love that Iron Maiden was his first concert!
@sandramouro89772 ай бұрын
I LOVE SERJ ❤❤❤❤
@tenochtitilian3 ай бұрын
The best form of activism is from bands like SOAD, RATM and old Sepultura as it gets to inform and inspire so many people to make change
@r3missch1p223 ай бұрын
Always blows my mind when people blame daron singing when thats what inspired them to work together.
@jambi15273 ай бұрын
Kickin off the interview like old buds 😊
@alexwright59353 ай бұрын
yeah i had no idea until i bought toxicity in highschool and then liked the music so i googled the band and found out all that stuff.
@user-er8dl8cq2n3 ай бұрын
I remember back in the 2000s in high school I was a metalhead. System of a down was the band I chose to shock my non metalhead friends seeing their reactions was priceless!
@jazazzaza2 ай бұрын
22:08 I didn't actually watch the video until recently, it's fantastic, powerful
@greenmatrix30seven2 ай бұрын
Still holds up to this day
@Vivih482 ай бұрын
Serj ❤ kisses from Brazil 😘
@emarsk7721 күн бұрын
I didn't know Serj is such a sweet-spoken guy. Reminds me a bit of Mikael Åkerfeldt, another one with quite a contrast between talking and singing.
@brandonsalisbury71822 ай бұрын
Here’s how I see it! Both Serj’s solo stuff & Scars on Broadway have incredible albums! Although I really liked Elect The Dead I wasn’t big on his 2nd record but his 3rd album Harakiri really shows how talented Serj is despite being more classical then Scars! Scars on the other hand shows how much Daron contributed to SOAD so I can’t pick who’s stuff I like better as they are equally great I’m different ways but I’m sure we all agree that when Serj & Daron are together (along with the other two obviously) in SOAD it automatically becomes even greater compared to them on their own imo!
@susanharris688812 күн бұрын
Down to earth keeping it real... Handsome!
@Pittsburghbad3 ай бұрын
Love the john dolmyan reference on the book
@RahSH13 ай бұрын
Thank you for giving me representation growing up as a leftist/armenian. Made things feel not so lonely.
@shnorglebop17982 ай бұрын
SOAD politicized me from a young age, one of the first thought provoking pieces of art that really made me start to question things and think. The ironic part is my dad introduced them to me, one of the first songs being the one about the prison system / drug money funding wars, and he’s a big right-wing conspiracy type guy and I think he either misunderstands their lyrical content or just doesn’t pay attention. This same guy told me Ronald Reagan is a hero and he seriously meant it. It’s so confusing trying to understand him. Anyway, SOAD opened my eyes as an angsty youngin and I’d attribute them to being part of making me who I am today. They taught me a lot. I continue to tell people about their music & their message on a regular basis and I’ll never stop. The awareness they have raised is important work
@benholzer16492 ай бұрын
The only reason he says you know so much is because it’s his second language. He doesn’t say um or like a lot and I think he’s just crazy intelligent and nice yet humble because he was good at everything he did is what it sounds like.
@lancebristow6832 ай бұрын
First time I heard SOAD was on an MTV countdown of music in alphabetical order. I saw the hair and goatee and thought B-Real was up to some new side project. [Edit - it was the Sugar video] Been a fan ever since. Got Cool Gardens on my shelf next to some Otep, Saul Williams, and Jim Morrison. I missed their performance @smokeout as I was in the drum and bass area listening to dj rap.😅 Full circle Shavo being a regular on Dr. Greenthumb podcast and playing with Cypress Hill @ the colliseum.
@worldismyashtray3 ай бұрын
Tom doing the head bop in time to Toxicity 🙌
@chrisphenomenal3 ай бұрын
Could this guy be any nicer??? I don't think so...Love you Serj!!!!
@AWaBfantasy3 ай бұрын
Take a shot every time Serj says, _"y'know."_
@ItFigures893 ай бұрын
"You know?" - Serj Tankian
@cameronbrown3872 ай бұрын
I remember hear System in 1998!! Sugar!!!
@austinh71103 ай бұрын
I’ve met a lot of celebrities and he’s definitely one of the nicest. The only one I can think of that beat him is Peter Cech and that’s only because he remembered my name from like 2 years prior haha