System of a Down

Alfred · 02-14-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadrian

One of my friends describe them as Skitzos with music talent

That'd be Genghis Tron.

lseefluth · 03-01-2010, 09:49 AM

You have to love them! You just cant. hahahahahha SYSTEM OF A DOWN : Chop Suey!
One of the greatest

cadgod120 · 03-14-2010, 01:22 AM

Certainly not my favorite, but if a breakup actually did happen, I'd cry. I read something on Ultimate Guitar the other day about Serj arranging his solo work for orchestral performances. I found myself in amazement, thinking, if System had done that, I would be blown away.

scottsy · 03-14-2010, 03:01 AM

An orchestral arrangement would really add something to their sound for sure.... if, of course they managed to stay together, which is kinda undecided at the moment, I mean, i guess they haven't really said they're never going to play together again, right?

cadgod120 · 03-14-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

An orchestral arrangement would really add something to their sound for sure.... if, of course they managed to stay together, which is kinda undecided at the moment, I mean, i guess they haven't really said they're never going to play together again, right?

It would breathe new life into the band, for sure. It would be quite awesome to hear Chop Suey! with a symphony.

Serj Tankian: 'I Have My Songs Arranged For Orchestra That I Can Play Anywhere' | Interviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com <Serj Interview!

scottsy · 03-14-2010, 08:53 AM

BTW, welcome Cadgod, nice chatting with ya last night on these here boards...

cadgod120 · 03-14-2010, 03:00 PM

Toxicity by System of a Down - StumbleUpon

Found this while Stumbling. Prime example of what I was talking about.

Antonio · 03-14-2010, 03:23 PM

<3 Steal This Album and S/T

scottsy · 03-14-2010, 03:36 PM

I love everything the band did... it all had a strength and energy to it and a very unique sound during a time when hard rock acts were sounding more and more cookie cutter all the time...

NumberNineDream · 04-25-2010, 09:51 PM

As I had more than a couple of members recommending me Serj Tankian's debut album Elect the Dead, for I am a SOAD fan. I bought an original copy of the album a month ago (I just couldn't stop myself), and have been listening to the album for more than 10 consecutive days now, and I have to say, it's definitely an awesome album. I may have a couple of least liked songs, but even those have their moments, so I can't say there's any skippable tracks on there.

Maybe on the first listen it might sound a bit too much like a System album, ...well, I don't know what's the negative conclusion I was going with that. Anyway, Serj Tankian's voice still gives me goosebumps, his lyrics are still as rough as ever, and finally his arrangements and melodies seem to be immersed even more in the Oriental feel, so nothing to complain about

Like the intro in "Praise the lord and pass the ammunition" sounds like a distorted lute, all very nice.

So all in all, loved the album, and thank you for recommending it over and over.. and over.

03-14-2010, 03:01 AM	#1264 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	An orchestral arrangement would really add something to their sound for sure.... if, of course they managed to stay together, which is kinda undecided at the moment, I mean, i guess they haven't really said they're never going to play together again, right? __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

03-14-2010, 08:53 AM	#1266 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	BTW, welcome Cadgod, nice chatting with ya last night on these here boards... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

03-14-2010, 03:36 PM	#1269 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I love everything the band did... it all had a strength and energy to it and a very unique sound during a time when hard rock acts were sounding more and more cookie cutter all the time... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

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NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	As I had more than a couple of members recommending me Serj Tankian's debut album Elect the Dead, for I am a SOAD fan. I bought an original copy of the album a month ago (I just couldn't stop myself), and have been listening to the album for more than 10 consecutive days now, and I have to say, it's definitely an awesome album. I may have a couple of least liked songs, but even those have their moments, so I can't say there's any skippable tracks on there. Maybe on the first listen it might sound a bit too much like a System album, ...well, I don't know what's the negative conclusion I was going with that. Anyway, Serj Tankian's voice still gives me goosebumps, his lyrics are still as rough as ever, and finally his arrangements and melodies seem to be immersed even more in the Oriental feel, so nothing to complain about Like the intro in "Praise the lord and pass the ammunition" sounds like a distorted lute, all very nice. So all in all, loved the album, and thank you for recommending it over and over.. and over. __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge

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lseefluth Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	You have to love them! You just cant. hahahahahha SYSTEM OF A DOWN : Chop Suey! One of the greatest

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cadgod120 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 69	Certainly not my favorite, but if a breakup actually did happen, I'd cry. I read something on Ultimate Guitar the other day about Serj arranging his solo work for orchestral performances. I found myself in amazement, thinking, if System had done that, I would be blown away.

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cadgod120 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 69	Toxicity by System of a Down - StumbleUpon Found this while Stumbling. Prime example of what I was talking about.