SOAD's Serj Tankian with Auckland's Philharmonia Orchestra. Vocal ANALYSIS of "Empty Walls" Live!

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Жыл бұрын

Serj Tankian is emerging as one of my favorite vocalists so far on this journey of experiencing metal music (don't worry, Ronnie James Dio is still in my top spot!) He brings so much emotion and technique to his performances, and getting to see him perform live with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra made this treat even more sweet!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Serj Tankian live for the first time, performing "Empty Walls” with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
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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 Жыл бұрын

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@LegendMathai Жыл бұрын

Kardashev - Compost Grave Song kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ideYlMyZt5bahGg.html

@luiscalo9179 Жыл бұрын

For great vocals listen to Gate 21 (Goodbye). Serj is a vocal genius

@pfang32 Жыл бұрын

One thing of note, they had 4th album Mesmerize released 6 months before its companion album hypnotize. The pace and signature of the last song on the first cd is mirrored (in reverse) on the first song on the 2nd cd.

@velocitycouplet85 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on Bastille, their song Divide specifically?

@Jon.A.Scholt Жыл бұрын

Kinda wish the reaction was to the song Lie Lie Lie, from this performance. His vocals in that are just awesome, and he uses so many different styles in it. Definitely my favorite performance from this concert.

@SpiderJerusalemJr Жыл бұрын

An interview by Elizabeth with Serj would be probably the most watched video on the internet

@danielmcbride2375 Жыл бұрын

Damn right! That would truly be an awesome experience.

@kingdavey90 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine the epicness of that.

@Jay.Z Жыл бұрын

I would probably faint 😵

@mark26129 Жыл бұрын

100% agree, hopefully it will happen

@KC-972 Жыл бұрын

True I’m still waiting for the Bruce Dickinson interview

@BryanGC Жыл бұрын

That part where Serj tell the audience to sing along, I think most of the audience was holding back because it was an Orchestra and you know, during Orchestra plays you're supposed to remain in silence. You can see the excitement of the people when Serj gave them the approval to make some noise hahaha

@xsystem1 Жыл бұрын

nice comment 👍

@KidBehindACamera Жыл бұрын

Not Daron on those backing vocals but it's super interesting to hear such a similar voice in this song, giving us some idea to what could have been

@Teczicity Жыл бұрын

Total agree

@iJackoGaming Жыл бұрын

I had to do a double take because I legitimately thought that was Daron on the guitar lol

@ZakiMarzuki9 Жыл бұрын

No, that’s Agent Pissant

@Skatersi Жыл бұрын

Yeah not Daron. Similar sound and not dissimilar face either though.

@_fantomas Жыл бұрын

LOL wasn’t expecting to see you here

@aarontoddadventures3817 Жыл бұрын

In 98 I saw SOAD at a small venue The Blue Note in Columbia MO. They were the opening band of the. After they were done playing they set up a table at the entrance. They were selling there demo album with first album on it's way. I talked to Serj for about a half hour couldn't believe how great they were. Serj was one of the kindest humble person I ever met. I was like you guys are going to be famous. Serj said thank you that is very kind. We are trying but time will tell. Wasn't long after that and they were all of the radio and playing huge shows. Wish I still had the signed demo album they sold me for $8.00. I must of played that album a 1000 times.

@amenallah7267 Жыл бұрын

you so lucky

@shanewilburn2317 11 ай бұрын

man.... the chance to talk to serj and see them live 2 things ill always wish i could do in my life that is amazingggggggg man

@UncleSarkis 10 ай бұрын

He could be referring to the Armenian genocide in this song.

@PlyrMava. 7 ай бұрын

@@UncleSarkisI've always interpreted the song as being about general war in the middle east, but specifically Afghanistan and Iraq. The US government are responsible for millions of deaths of innocent people--women, children, families--in a bloody decade and the message from the Americans ignored the bloodshed. Like it was nothing.

@Wired4Reality Жыл бұрын

I'll repeat what others have said: watch the music video. It elicits such a high level of emotions - from profound sadness to white-hot anger that resonates on such a deep level. It really is a work of art.

@polrua Жыл бұрын

The Auckland version of 'Lie, Lie, Lie' is a real ride. One thing that has always struck me with Serj/SoaD from 'Chop Suey' on is the ability to make sudden and dramatic shifts in tone and tempo. With almost anyone else, this would be discordant, and feel like trying to awkwardly mash a bunch of entirely different songs together, but he/they have always been able to pull it off seamlessly. With most of their work, they'll do it from verse to verse, but 'Lie Lie Lie' does it almost from line to line, jumping back and forth across genres, pitches and tones seemingly at random, while managing to draw it all together somehow into a seamless whole. It's a hell of a feat.

@JBGC916 Жыл бұрын

This has got to be a culture thing. Serj says his gma would sing to him w a native inflection even it was baby songs or pop music. His style is so unique thanks to his hard work and Babba!

@stephantom8237 Жыл бұрын

@@JBGC916 Sudden and dramatic shifts in tone and tempo is definitely a hallmark of “nu metal” as well though. SOAD is arguably the very best of the genre (the only other contender would probably be Korn) but that dynamism was very trendy (and I don’t mean that pejoratively) in say 97-2002 when SOAD became mainstream.

@Goromatsu01 Жыл бұрын

Agree, lie lie lie is an amazing ride. I've not listened to Serg for a while and I had forgotten just how much range and stage presence he has.

@modredastal1644 Жыл бұрын

I've always loved Serj's voice, but gotten the impression critics of vocals would judge its unique qualities harshly. It's wonderful to hear her talk about how much she loves it. (And holy fuck this performance is amazing. I hadn't seen it.)

@upsidedownpyramid7617 Жыл бұрын

I originally fell for it when I was listening back when I was about 13 for the first time, but I always knew it was uniquely nasally and could be a bit hard to swallow. Someone like Pete Loeffler of Chevelle or Maynard James Keenan from Tool have different styles, but equally unique approaches. All amazing singers, they have enough nasality to be unique, but not annoying. On the other end I have never been a fan of the vocals in ACDC strangely enough, that style isn't my favorite thing, talented as the singer may be

@Ryuga-2015 Жыл бұрын

No doubt his voice is still really good, but his voice back then was monstrous. That’s what time does though.

@ashscott6068 Жыл бұрын

@@Ryuga-2015 It's not time. Sounding like Squidward, is a conscious choice he made. He WANTS to sound that way now.

@pippo9830 11 ай бұрын

@ashscott6068 no he doesn't. It's clear that his warm deep tone is long gone, you can hear the change in his voice since late 2002/2003 and in the 2005 albums. He has learned some techniques in order to compensate for that change. In 2005 he wasn't almost able to make the screams and growls of the debut album anymore, even if he tried (that's why in the last 2 soad albums you can hear him screaming high notes but no growls if I remember correctly) That's how his voice has changed and how he decided to cope with it

@XxC00LKiD05xX Жыл бұрын

May i suggest you check out “Lie Lie Lie” from this performance. The entire symphony is great but that track definitely showcases his insane range so well. Us Serj/SOAD fans can vouch for it. Serj is just an absolute machine and unit of a voice and that video definitely showcases it. Plus, his energy in it is so fun, and engaging. Just a good showing of who Serj is.

@OmegaSoypreme Жыл бұрын

Lots of great performances from Serj at this show. I highly recommend Gate 21. It's a hell of a showcase of his range.

@davidweber7153 Жыл бұрын

My favorite solo piece of Serj is his Gate 21 performance at this show

@cavila33_23 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@hows_it_smoking Жыл бұрын

True i forgot about that one

@EdZ3rD Жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard that one yet, and my god what a great recommendation that one is!

@JaspWomanizer Жыл бұрын

Gate 21 from this show is a must-listen. Amazing performance and also his 1st time doing this song live.

@seanmurphy637 Жыл бұрын

Elizabeth, you have made my day. So looking forward to this one.

@TheCharismaticVoice Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!!

@JeremyOuelletteNH Жыл бұрын

word! 🙏🤘🔥

@frankshort8183 Жыл бұрын

This song is terrifyingly clever Even in the actual video for the song he sings the chorus so cheerily as well as the live version And the words ... Dont you see their bodies burning ... It has such a lovely melody It invites you to sing along then you get the words stuck in your head and the sheer horror of the lyrics hits you He even makes the chorus very singable He want you to here Dont you see????

@kristenandkalin Жыл бұрын

You constantly validate the talent that metal bands have, and why we love them.

@diamondem Жыл бұрын

I like this performance a lot, but I personally prefer the studio version on this one. Hope you listen to it at least on your own time. The music video is amazing also.

@BlackArr0w Жыл бұрын

Same! Don't know why, but here the beginning seems a bit off

@diamondem Жыл бұрын

@@BlackArr0w I just prefer the feel to the studio version, he sings the verses a bit faster and also he belts a little more than he does here. I think the studio version just fits better with the pacing of the lyrics and is more impactful overall.

@YourScaryMother Жыл бұрын

@@BlackArr0w A big part of it for me is that the balance between his vocals and the volume of the orchestra is off. The orchestra is a bit bombastic

@FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23 Жыл бұрын

The versions express different emotions. It's a new translation, basically. It doesn't resonate the way the original does, and that's okay.

@oshikurutensai8206 Жыл бұрын

The original music video for this song is amazing and impactful

@letsfight82 Жыл бұрын

When someone ask me, which voice can still give me goosebumps, it´s Serjs voice. his voice is the sound of my youth and i am glad about!

@squatcurldeadlift7346 Жыл бұрын

I've only started listening to soad recently and I would have never expected Serj to be underrated given how amazing his vocals are

@stevenseufert2520 Жыл бұрын

Serj is one of the most well-known rock or metal singers of his time. He's not underrated (which is good).

@letsfight82 Жыл бұрын

Guys, of course he is not underratet in the world of heavy metal. i will correct this and apologize for that mistake :)

@joedwyer3297 4 ай бұрын

I assume you said he was underrated before you edited the comment judging by the replies, smart choice removing it although i understand, many dont appreciate his voice especially post system

@kelst75 Жыл бұрын

I went to this. We went already knowing he had an amazing voice and we were not disappointed. The orchestra just blended everything beautifully as usual. Was a great night.

@farahc3342 Жыл бұрын

"Opera is just sustained hollering" That is my quote of the month

@youri8008 Жыл бұрын

His interpretation of "The Rains of Castamere" is absolutely awesome, you definitely should listen to it !

@lucaszukunft76 Жыл бұрын

This!

@youri8008 Жыл бұрын

@@lucaszukunft76 what ?

@covfefe120 Жыл бұрын

This performance is great, you need to check out Lie,lie,lie from the same stage, it's absolutely amazing) By the way, Rains of Castamere Live at The Forum is one of the best serj's solo perfomances, nut, unfortunatelly, video quality isn't good enough(

@PortlandOriginal Жыл бұрын

Serj sining Rains of Castamere is easily my favorite live performance of his. Shame the only recordings are low quality. I will kill for a studio version, or better version.

@felipsgami Жыл бұрын

@@PortlandOriginal There is already a studio version in Spotify

@nemo78 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Lie lie lie is amazing!

@jojobaba13 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!! Such a good performance and we see a lot what is voice can do !! High low almost opera in certains place very good song to analyst for elisabeth !!! And i talk about lie lie lie

@ElectTheChopStick Жыл бұрын

@@PortlandOriginal kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtKbmsWo0rSdnYU.html there is a studio version

@veidtgirl Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend Artsakh and Bari Arakeel (sung with his dad) because Serj is in a natural setting with an acoustic guitar, singing in Armenian. It's so beautiful to hear him in his native language!

@rwilt8 Жыл бұрын

WHAT?!

@herminas4958 Жыл бұрын

@@rwilt8 Yes, I also love his performances in Armenian. Only there the song is not "Bari arakeel", but "Bari aragil" - a good stork. I want more songs in native language🧡

@fattdamon1980 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this

@piscesfreak1 Жыл бұрын

I was so happy to learn that Serj had moved to New Zealand to write his music. Never -in a million years- did I think he was going to perform IN New Zealand with NZ musicians. It made me immensly proud. 😁

@nicolasavila1502 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you interview him, that would be the coolest Tea Time. He is not only an amazing singer/musician, but also a very interesting human being

@LelianWeatherwax Жыл бұрын

The original music video for this song is the one that hooked me on the album. The ending came to a shock, everything depicts children playing war and the reality shown at the end was so blunt I was shocked for the rest of the day...

@mabber1831 Жыл бұрын

yep, empty walls is the true soad album 4. way better than hypnotize/mesmerize

@RadeticDaniel Жыл бұрын

Not only children playing war, but every major news cycle reports of events starting from 9/11 and going all the way to Osama's execution, through the invasion of Iraq and embassy bombings. If you were old enough to remember the news as the video goes by it is a great piece of visual poetry ending in a rough reality check

@Numernabis Жыл бұрын

INSTANT GOOSEBUMPS. I love Music. Same as Serj I’m feeling it with my whole body.

@romanmartinez6458 10 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh. That was beautiful. Serj has no idea how much this means to so many. I felt the clouds opened up and bathed my soul .

@jennifermyers8818 Жыл бұрын

All his pain, bad thoughts, yearning for peace, and determination to love is what I hear in that voice. Just. Wow.

@StamatoBruno Жыл бұрын

If you haven't already, you definitely HAVE to watch the music video. It's full of emotion and the message hits way harder

@sylentlight6771 Жыл бұрын

I agree completely! While this video is probably more in the interest of this channel I do prefer the music video version. As someone who was 17 when the war started, knowing that all the video is alluding to, many of my friends and classmates witnessed it and lived it first hand... The video is a real gut punch for me.

@Crommiel Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised I haven't seen this one before, but it literally gave me chills through my entire body. I grew up listening to Serj from SOAD to his solo stuff, but this right here brought a whole new level of emotion. Thank you for doing this one.

@skelingtonrick Жыл бұрын

okay I was going to summarize what I love about Serj's voice in a comment, and then you said it towards the end, its the pleading, and longing in his voice. a desperation to be heard and understood.

@sarawlindgreen3115 Жыл бұрын

I don’t have much experience with SOAD either, so I really feel like I'm on the journey with Elizabeth. This performance almost brought me to tears, and I really appreciate the unpolished raw quality of Serj's voice together with the orchestra.

@JBGC916 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club! Set your Spotify to random and enjoy!

@RafaelMotta91 Жыл бұрын

You should check the whole concert where this video comes from, it's great!

@sarawlindgreen3115 Жыл бұрын

@@RafaelMotta91 Thank you for that suggestion.

@restojon1 Жыл бұрын

Have a wonderful journey of musical discovery. My tip is to check out Tina Guo & Serj Tankian ~ Moonhearts In Space.

@sarawlindgreen3115 Жыл бұрын

@@restojon1 Thank you. And thank you for that tip 😊

@Medulla1993 Жыл бұрын

As often said in this comment section, Rains of Castamere with him live is a master peace. Beside that, a real gem is "Bari Arakeel" in armenian language with his father. This, even I don't understand a single word, is such heart warming...very much recommended.

@reneedailey1696 Жыл бұрын

His father's voice is so smooth and lovely- And they sound alike, but Different. Beautiful duet.

@nairam.9819 Жыл бұрын

Arakeel in Armenian means Storck, which is a common symbol of homeland for Armenians, love and piece (storks return to their nests every year)... Simply put, it is a song longing for homeland and prosperity, and freedom. Armenian folk songs often have the sad feeling to them

@restojon1 Жыл бұрын

Bari Arakeel is truly a musical treasure.

@jackwalker6475 Жыл бұрын

Serj Tankian doesn’t write songs he writes something more, it’s a whole performance piece. Each song is a stand alone story, a fucking entire musical in just 3 minutes, he’s a genius.

@danielrobertson2154 5 ай бұрын

I get tears in my eyes watching the official music video, its just so profound, showing war played out by children instead of adults, it really hits home

@DASPRiD Жыл бұрын

If you loved this one, you should also be interested in his rendition of "The Rains of Castamere".

@DailyDashing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for recommending this. It was amazing!

@chewtoy1107 Жыл бұрын

wait what holy shit gonna go watch that lol

@gingerfurrdjedi6211 Жыл бұрын

I understand why you like to use the live versions but I do hope that you'll one day revisit this song just for the music video. It's amazing.

@branmakmorn Жыл бұрын

We need SOAD to have an orchestra backing them up it would be amazing.

@MacrisMaQ Жыл бұрын

Once again you capture it almost perfectly. About Serj, he gets really passionate about his music, he wants it to "speak" to people, hence his choice of topics. Also, he was being trained as an opera singer when young.

@crescentfresh8001 Жыл бұрын

This concert is my favorite Serj performance ever, from beginning to end. His voice and songwriting with an orchestral backing is just on another level. Even the errors he makes, like you point out, sound good.

@DJB1991 Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad to see you doing some of serj's solo stuff. He has an incredible voice.

@ericstorm5285 Жыл бұрын

This song gives one chills it is so powerful in its message

@richard_n Жыл бұрын

A significant amount of heavy metal and hard rock artists have either a background in classical music and opera or they enjoy listening to it. This is why so many rock songs mesh so well with an orchestra.

@jojohaj1087 Жыл бұрын

This song always makes me tear up but I'd never heard this version before 🥺 I'm not crying you're crying!

@edwinnel1474 Жыл бұрын

In classic System style, I recommend listening to the album version too. It has his usual crazy flair but still so much emotion. Such amazing talent.

@ema8975 Жыл бұрын

The orchestra compliments Serj’s voice so well I love this Live performance truly amazing

@soswiththemost88 6 ай бұрын

I would absolutely recommend 'Sky Is Over' for you to review, Elizabeth. So many classic elements that only Serj can bring, but the music video adds so much more to it considering how surprisingly simple it is. On a side note, thank you for your amazing videos and being able to put how the music feels to me into words that are easy to understand and digest. Keep on keepin' on!

@nielsonrodriguez Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for this one! Please, also listen to the song "Gate 21" by Serj Tankian. Greetings from Brazil!

@kyleberlow9205 Жыл бұрын

One of the most moving songs I have ever heard is called "The Host of Seraphim" by Dead Can Dance. Even if you don't do a video on it, please listen to the song. Emotion will flow through you like nothing before.

@danielmcbride2375 Жыл бұрын

Nice call. Or anything from towards the within

@GamerGraffix Жыл бұрын

Serj has a voice of the gods. I could listen to him all day.

@DarkNekow Жыл бұрын

Bawling my eyes out at the end, it's like he's being so submerged by the emotions, it's way beyond just a song and it's such a strong feeling. I don't have the words I don't even know why I'm writing that... Absolutely amazing and devastating at the same time. You are so good at catching everything too, and the bits of context you keep delivering are definitely adding to the strength of it all. Thank you.

@TheBalintKosa Жыл бұрын

Lots of Serj and SoaD these days, I approve!

@moralesfamily3082 Жыл бұрын

Serj is truly and artist with lyrics, song and paint.

@Haltz_aeon 3 ай бұрын

Going through the SOAD playlist. And the fun thing I noticed in this one is that, since this is an atypical live performance, Serj is doing fun new things with the song that aren't in the studio version. Messing with melodies and rhythms and such.

@astronomenov99 Жыл бұрын

Empty Walls is my favourite Serj song. But, for sheer theatricals, his version of Lie Lie Lie from this concert is amazing.

@HolographicSkux Жыл бұрын

System has been my favourite band for about 18 years. I believe it was on the DVD that came with Elect the dead where he said he didn't know how to properly read music when making this so he had to use terms like "twiddly bit" for what he wanted.

@JBGC916 Жыл бұрын

I love this! Musical respect: "Yup we got you Serj"

@MrCmad1104 Жыл бұрын

I was obsessed with Serj’s solo album during by first deployment. Some really great stuff. When this performance was released I bought it right away with a signed poster of this performance. Very cool looking poster. Love this guy!!

@alwaysbeclosing6070 Жыл бұрын

Serj is such a unique talent, there is no doubt. I've watched so many of your reactions just because I love your completely open and honest emotional reactions! On a completely different note, I would love to see a reaction to one of the all-time great and influential bands for heavy music: Van Halen. I'm really surprised you have not yet! There are so many songs from them, but vocally the one I'd select as a starter from their first era is Light Up The Sky. Brilliant and wide-ranging vocal styles and musical writing/performance! God bless and keep up the great content! It's a joy watching someone discover all of this wonderful music! It's like hearing it for the first time again ourselves!!

@newdawn8477 Жыл бұрын

I was there when they recorded this, the conductor had a lot fun while preforming. Loved seeing Serj live, sadly there was one guy in the crowd that just kept yelling "system" after 15mins of it the whole theatre turned around and told him to shut up, He was very quiet after that. Should still have some videos of this on a hard drive somewhere.

@iamspoots Жыл бұрын

You should also check out his live performance of Goodbye Gate 21, it's just him singing and playing the piano, and I believe it would be perfect for an analysis!

@iamspoots Жыл бұрын

I'd also highly recommend the acoustic version of "Darkness Within" by Machine Head.

@HaarmannE Жыл бұрын

This is prolly the best song IMO of his solo stuff, you should watch the music video of the studio version now, one of my fav vids he or SOAD has ever done. Also I hope you're secretly binging all of SOAD's discography behind the scenes. I think you'd vibe with them way more than it just being something you listen to for content.

@stacywestly64 Жыл бұрын

Serj's voice is incredible.

@ezkillionaire3276 Жыл бұрын

I have listened to system of a down since a very young age. I am now almost 31 years old and a LOT of the songs he has sung over the years still hit me right in the feels... This is one of those songs..... ...War is a terrible thing.... Don't you see their bodies burning? Desolate, and full of yearning? Dying of anticipation. Choking from intoxication.... I want you to be left behind those empty walls.

@ScoreOneForUs Жыл бұрын

Very refreshing to see someone witness serjs live vocal capabilities for the first time. I smiled the whole time. That voice was my youth.

@AlbertVonKroix Жыл бұрын

Finally, you got into Tankian's solo career! I was longing for this since you've started with SOAD! I strongly recommend you Gate 21, from this same show. It's breathtaking.

@2good4name Жыл бұрын

The guitarist/vocalist is Dan Monti rather than Daron, he plays on Serj's solo stuff and Buckethead. Serj has done some stuff with Buckethead, resulting in some quite bizarre music.

@alejandrojimenezortiz9900 Жыл бұрын

I love Serj’s vocals on Gate 21 on that record. Thanks for this reaction

@joshuareyes361 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see this! I've been waiting for some Serj Tankian stuff, especially the live works!

@matmalette Жыл бұрын

Please continue this SOAD adventure it's amazing to revisit their work with you! Rage against the machine would be F. amazing !

@matmalette Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abajqato1LPenYk.html&ab_channel=Edensin would be amazing, the way he sing this song is another face of Serj

@thepangolinforge Жыл бұрын

YES!!! finally! Both my favourite live performance, and my favourite album!

@Sarj_ent Жыл бұрын

This made my day. So glad you watched the live version. I highly recommend Lie, Lie, Lie from the same show. The message, the expression, the vocals all amazing

@DvsDrFeelgood Жыл бұрын

Have lived in Auckland my whole life, I remember when they 1st came here to New Zealand, Serj fell in love with our diverse culture & people, but most of all our Beautiful native scenery & forestry. So much so that He bought himself a Holiday house out in our little coastal town of Piha with it's Black iron sand beaches(All our West coast beaches are black iron sand) Very Beautiful, and only 30-40min West of Auckland! It was his spending a lot of time here that led to this awesome collaboration & performance all coming together..😎🥰🥰❤ Don't know if He still has the holiday house or not, but would like to think He does..🙂 Much Love & Respect to Serj and the boys..❤🥰😎

@danielcorrea7076 Жыл бұрын

You gonna love Gate 21, it's just him playing the piano. A masterpiece.

@aljaztrost7057 Жыл бұрын

I like his 'rains of castamere' the most out of his live performances. First time hearing the part after modulation really gave me goosebums. You should listen to it.

@Blueberrypancake306 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you started digging into Serj’s elect the dead symphony! Super excited for your video to premiere!

@AnneBeamish Жыл бұрын

This is the best thing I have seen on KZfaq ever! Love the analysis, love Serge, love the Charismatic Voice. Thank you.

@Doony70 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time with these testaments. I enjoy listening to you. You have a very quick and energetic understanding to what you hear. Listening to Serj/SOAD always makes me emotional. I usually reserve listening for when I am running in the rain. Peace

@simonhirschmugl5134 Жыл бұрын

An absolutely wonderful performance by Serj Tankian. I really recommend watching the Video of the studio version, as the video has extremely powerful imagery.

@WaveMattson Жыл бұрын

Serj has been one of my favourite vocalists since System of a down - toxicity album released. I love the emotions he can integrate in his singing. If that makes any sense.

@YrjoPuska777 2 ай бұрын

Bit before the middle of the song, when he says "dont waste your time", technically it sounded like he didnt sing the time and stretch it as it should had been, but he doesent waste time singing "time" that way for so long. Pure genius! In my opinion Serj is the greatest rock singer of all time, not only the best singer, but also best lyricist and can write great instruments as well. I ran to the record store the day Toxicity came out and his stuff just does not get old.

@carolinam20111 Жыл бұрын

I live in Portugal, just a little country in Europe, and SOAD came here a long time ago. I wish I could have seen them live, but the point is, a friend of mine was a teenager back then, saw them in our hometown (Coimbra), and told me that in the end of the show he went and talked to them, also that Serj was the nicest and that they all ended up smoking together. This man really is a vocal beast, what a time to be alive!!

@OldRiver109 Жыл бұрын

Bari Arakeel by Khatchadour Tankian and Serj, it's a great show of Serjs inspiration

@reneedailey1696 Жыл бұрын

A truly haunting and lovely duet.

@lynetteh824 Жыл бұрын

Hiya Elizabeth! I feel it's just the most appropriate time right now for a reaction vid to "Soldier Side." It's a beautiful, gritty & very realistic song & I'm sure it'll hit you & everyone in a very REAL way. With the war in Ukraine & still skirmishes between Armenia & Azerbaijan, which is a lasting standoff from the war they had over Artsakh, Karabakh in 2020. It's such a mess with Armenian POW's still being held by Azerbaijan & ongoing war crimes against the Armenians in that region. Well now Turkey, the EU, US, France & Russia are all involved in it too. You see, Azerbaijan has just recently taken aggressive actions & is invading Armenia proper, by advancing into Armenian lands close to the border. I'm sure there's going to be another war coming up soon! :/ But anyway here's a link to a vid of "Soldier Side," which SOAD had a limited release of, back when the cds were released & is uploaded on another channel. Let's also see if you pick up on some Armenian sounding melodies in this song as well. ta, cheers. :) ps: as recommended by many, BYOB is another really great one as well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ip6Jn9hysqm2hGw.html

@patticake5367 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Read above.

@milnez Жыл бұрын

Gravitas and melancholy… amazing piece and your insights are as always, on point! Thank you!

@FreeformThoughts804 Жыл бұрын

Serj has gotta be up there with one of the best voices in rock as a frontman or soloist! His voice is amazing!

@Death_MetalUnicorn Жыл бұрын

I'm obsessed with this concert, it IS sooooooo good😭😍

@vanwerkhoven Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to see you do this version; in your own time I highly recommend checking out the whole album from this live stage, as there are some amazing tracks on it. I personally recommend Lie Lie Lie, he has great audience participation, some fascinating vocal tricks, and really amusing facial expressions.

@logankerlee Жыл бұрын

This performance made me become very emotional. It broke me down to tears early on, long before it did you. Serj's talent is amazing and his songs are touching. Thank you for deciding to cover this performance. I really enjoyed this! :) You rock Elizabeth, Thanks!

@daman12345678945 Жыл бұрын

OMG I ASKED FOR THIS YESTERDAY AND YOU POSTED!!! HYPE

@renatagammaro8106 Жыл бұрын

oooh this version gives me chills! I love it so much!

@AlaskanMisfit487 Жыл бұрын

You should do Jewel - who will save your soul. It’s far from metal, but her vocal skills are amazing. Light and girly, to rock to yodeling. It’s pretty awesome

@perks25167210 Жыл бұрын

I love seeing you nerd out to Serj. I've had a really tough day and nothing has kept my attention but this. And you are really good at it, thanks!

@AaronHatcher Жыл бұрын

If you ever get the chance to interview serj you won't be disappointed. Hes extremely intelligent and kind and personable. One of the best people to interview

@AchimE Жыл бұрын

Great orchestral performance of this great song, didn’t know this! One of the best voices in rock and metal! Nice reaction! 👍🤘

@pkz175 Жыл бұрын

The music video is what really makes this one shine believe it or not!

@Anokuna22 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for more of serj, keep up the great vids

@morbidmeadows3860 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you listened to his solo stuff also so much emotion in all of his songs.

@mynameisrandom Жыл бұрын

Listen to "Dreaming" by SOAD, Serj and Daron harmonize perfectly in the song. It will also bring more attention to daron's vocals!

@alucide Жыл бұрын

Another artist you should listen to; Tracy Chapman. She has such a beautiful powerful voice. There's a live version of her song "Fast car" at Wembley, it's her on a podium with just a mic and a guitar and it's incredible. Her vocals sound even better than they do on the perfectly mixed album (although the song deserves a full band). She's able to get 60.000 people to go quiet and pay attention with her singing in mere seconds.

@DrunkenGaladial Жыл бұрын

It is so amazing to watch someone who can't possibly have had a more different lifepath react so emotionally to music that has had such an impact on my own life. Every video I watch on this channel brings a tear to my eye.