System of A Down

[Mher]

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Congratulations to him! Looks like they're starting to settle down.

But how is Serj conservative? He seems decidedly liberal on every front I've seen him voice his opinions on.

He is liberal. He has even said it when talking about Armenian issues.

[Haykakan]

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They had to come to Detroit on the only night during the week that i teach. I really wanted to see them but i couldnt get out of work for that night

[ADandelion]

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Ah that sucks man, I'm sorry. Dunno about before, but their live act after the comeback is stunning. Very riling performances, great execution, great crowd energy.

[Haykakan]

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Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand
March 30 2014

Review: Serj Tankian

CHRISTOPHER MOORE


Serj Tankian's sole New Zealand concert in Christchurch was
intriguing, provocative and riveting stuff; an event which proved that
innovative music can demolish established musical boundaries.

In every sense, this was an epic production which presented the CSO
with the challenge of extending itself well beyond its comfort zone to
perform on an equal footing with a man and his music possessing such
explosive energy.

If the gamble failed, the performance could have sunk without trace -
especially when confronted by a responsive and vocal audience largely
composed of dedicated Tankian fans.

The Armenian-American musician, composer, poet and singer has walked
an interesting road since the days as lead singer with the rock band
System of a Down. Today Tankian's compositions carry the essence of
jazz, electronic, classical and cabaret music to create something
which defies precise definition. Post-Modernist Romanticism perhaps?

Saturday's concert focused on the Elect the Dead symphony,
orchestrated by New Zealand composer John Psathas and Orca, Tankian's
most recent work. The first, arguably more song cycle than symphony,
relies on a soloist with a truly dramatic vocal range to succeed.
Tankian's voice could never be described as pretty but it's
unforgettable and it refused to be dominated by the orchestra.
Together the CSO and Tankian gave a gripping raw, lyrical and dark
hued performance.

I confess to being less smitten by the Orca Symphony which carried
more than a hint of a cinema soundtrack. That was before the arrival
of the fourth movement featuring a traditional Armenian oboe, the
Duduk, played with soulful eloquence by Vardan Grigoryan. Personally,
this was the most extraordinary moment in an evening of extraordinary
musical revelations.

Serj Tankian and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. The Orca and
Elect the Dead Symphony.

Tour: Saturday March 29, the CBS Arena, Christchurch.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/9885003/Review-Serj-Tankian

[bell-the-cat]

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Post-Modernist Romanticism perhaps?

"Post-Modernist Romanticism" - are we back in the 1980s?

[Haykakan]

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SOAD'S NEW MOVIE DEDICATED TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL

18:29, 03 Mar 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan

The System Of A Down has released a new video "Holy Mountains."

The movie directed by Arman Vardanyan is dedicated to the 100th
anniversary of the Armenian genocide.

http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/03/03/soads-new-movie-dedicated-to-armenian-genocide-centennial/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFMfnH4ORqQ

[MrHyeSev]

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It would be great if I can go to Armenia on April 24 to see
System OF A Down
i think it is going to be the greatest show of all time
100th year of the genocide touR

[Chubs]

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I have officially just fully memorized Toxicity...I have no life.

[MrHyeSev]

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Eating seeds is a past time activity

I have officially just fully memorized Toxicity...I have no life.

[Haykakan]

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Went to my first SOAD concert last night. They came to town before but I was always working those nights. These guys are awesome live! The crowd was so into it. Nobody sat down the entire time. If you have not seen them live you really should do so. Not all bands are good live but this one is great.