I love when he plays the piano with the music 😭

Where you ask if there’s a middle eastern influence, they’re Armenian. Lots of their songs are about genocide, wars, political and socioeconomic strife taking place in their home country. BYOB, Tentative, Prison Song, and Soldier Side are good examples of this.

@Jockuptown

3 жыл бұрын

lol im surprised he listen to 5 songs by them and not bother to even look up to see their influence its extremely obvious although he listened to their more radio songs a few others holy mountains, hypnotize and boom

@Elis_Gallacher

2 жыл бұрын

Well, they’re home country is technically the US, only Shavo was actually born in Armenia

@mastod0n1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Elis_Gallacher Serj was born in Lebanon

@Elis_Gallacher

2 жыл бұрын

@@mastod0n1 Yeah, no shit, I just said only Shavo was born in Armenia

@cattbutt7758

10 ай бұрын

@@Elis_Gallacherthey didn't say they were all born in armenia. They said they are armenian. Which is true. Their parents were literally born there. They may have been born in the US but that doesn't mean they're not armenian.

I’m pretty sure Serj was in opera before SOAD. He’s an insane artist

@OnyxANZ

3 жыл бұрын

I thought Serj was self taught, which is why his voice is so fucked now.

@dankoz5975

3 жыл бұрын

@@OnyxANZ Right, in first years he barely can sing, only screaming. To be honest, he screamed wrong (but that's the reason he sounded unique) for really long. The most would crack in 2-3 years, but he hold it for 7 years (since 1995 to late 2002) and bcs of extensive touring he finally broke. But in last years he just gives no damn about his voice.

@wolfgangengel4835

3 жыл бұрын

No, he never was in opera. He's not a trained singer at all. He doesn't even consider himself to be a singer. He was thrown into it and teached himself. www.google.com/amp/s/www.kerrang.com/amp/serj-tankian-discusses-his-unique-vocals-i-didnt-consider-myself-a-singer-i-was-thrown-into-it

@fudgeasdf

3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfgangengel4835 ahh thanks for the lesson. I was completely mistaken then!

@fudgeasdf

3 жыл бұрын

@@OnyxANZ comment below busted my statement. But it kinda makes sense the way it was explained

Just starting the vid, but if it's not in this one as a fellow musician I strongly recommend "Question!". Really interesting use of meter.

@killerchapin2462

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I recommend as well 🤙🏽

@fabtech0771

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is, Soad deserves at least a 20BY, not just a 5

@Neorigg

3 жыл бұрын

i agree with this one

@JEWong47

2 жыл бұрын

I would kill to see him break Question down oh my god

@joewilcox4995

2 жыл бұрын

Questions! Its the one System song that my favorite youtubers never review. 10/10 I concur with your reccomendation

Really need a BYOB reaction from you at some point!

@lc81002

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Just do another 5 by SOAD.

Serj's vocals are so fun and relatively 'easy' to sing along. Even if you can't hit the higher register of Serj, you can easily sing the harmonies Daron sings as they are much easier. It's no secret that this song had a overwhelming appeal to alot of folks.

This song was one from my teenage years.

@sokre9673

3 жыл бұрын

same. If you didnt hang out behind school smoking doobie and listening to soad did you ever live ?

@scottrinck9630

3 жыл бұрын

@@sokre9673 I would've, but I was 2.

Please do “BYOB” by system of a down, is really good!!!

@andrebrodbeck3883

3 жыл бұрын

....and it is another rollercoaster too!

@Straight_Shooter96

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@severusslave

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@ilvillano1531

2 жыл бұрын

Worst song

Omg your piano solo at the end of the reaction was EVERYTHING! to my ears! ♥️😍

Really happy how you started to play that Piano chord progression thing after you heard it in the song. Chop Suey wouldn't be what it is without that amazing Piano part that Serj played at the end. Yes they have a lot of Middle Eastern influence as you can hear in literally every song. You can especially hear it in songs like Science or Bubbles, you can check these out in your private time, but literally every song has Middle Eastern influence. I loved this 5 BY I wish we could see more reactions of you to SOAD. Also hope to see you on stage with them one time 😂👏

@apex115

3 жыл бұрын

no se ingles pero estoy de acuerdo contigo 👏

The story behind how Serj got the lyric " Father into your hands I command my spirit" is amazing.

@YerpDerp17

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't it Rick Rubin telling Serj to flip to a random page, from a random book in Rick's library. Since couldn't figure out what lyrics to put in that part, Rick told him to read the first sentence that he sees. And this so happened to be that. I remember the story was pretty much like that, because I was always curious of what the book was. lol

@ChildofEpoch00

10 ай бұрын

Its from the bible. Luke 23. Last words of Jesus before he dies. "father into your hands i commit my spirit" "father why have your forsaken me" @@YerpDerp17

@brandonburns5249

5 ай бұрын

@@YerpDerp17The Gospel of Luke

I wrote lyrics for a song with my high school band about Angels dying and remember hearing this song when it came out and realized that they did it better than we ever did, lol.

The name of the song was supposed to be Suicide, but the producers wanted a name change, so the band came up with the name Chop Suey because it’s Suicide chopped in half. If you listen to the album track you’ll hear “Rolling Suicide” at the very beginning.

5:15 lol oh shit!..........ergh!!!! everyone has felt this while listening to that part of this song. your the best man. keep it up i love your takes on music .

They are seriously one of the most talented song writers of the past 30 years.

I'm so glad you got to this song! This song REALLY influenced my music taste as soon as I heard it, and even though I listen to MUCH heavier music now, this song had such a profound effect on me that I almost tear up every time I hear it! Thank you!!!!!!

Love your energy! also your piano interpretation of the song was lit!! , "Chop suey" definetly has one of the best transitions in music

Nooooo man you HAVE to do BYOB by them! They won a grammy with that one!!

I love your enthusiasm for music ! Most reaction channels can't demonstrate the melodies and chords , amazing ! Keep up the good work!

Listen to BYOB by System of a Down! It’s even more like a roller coaster than this song!!

It's really hard for me to pinpoint how I feel about someone like you delving into artists like SOAD and appreciating them so much. Being someone who's listened to them and other artists in this space for 20 odd years I suppose it's really this sense of real fulfillment and gratitude of 'oh, someone who really understands music sees the value they brought to culture and music and the industry, even if it's 20 years overdue.' Thank you for doing this. Very cool.

This has to be the best reaction of this I've seen. So energetic and into the music, absolutely love it

Great reaction, I really enjoyed every second of it.

Drummer is amazing honestly makes the band, i can just imagine them playing some wild riffs on the guitar and the drummer is just like " i got you" and lays it down and then bam the entire feeling of the song is born. Loved how you played the piano and just kept playing at the end as well, it was quite beautiful. I strive to be able to do that someday, just as comfortably as you did. Thanks for the content, =]

Still waiting on that Circa Survive reaction. Anthony Green as a crazy voice. Get Out is a great one and so is Lustration.

Next 5 by for SOAD imo should be Innervision, Prison Song, Vicinity of Obscenity, BYOB, Hypnotize

@Elzzaw

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say nuguns or shimmy in place of Vicinity, as absolutely batshit crazy as it is lol.

@z3roshark

3 жыл бұрын

@@Elzzaw shimmy is a great track, but I think vicinity just shows how fucking weird they are you know

@Drewthemagnificent

3 жыл бұрын

Roulette, Needles, Suite pee, forest and Mr. Jack. Your other choices were good but I'd skip BYOB, very average forgettable SOAD song.

your piano solo at the end of the reaction ! DAMN GREAT SIR, it make the song more beautiful to imagine with it.. so great reaction also!!!

Your Piano improvisation made me subscribe to your channel, it fits, never thought it would, but YES!!! Love it, love your channel, more SOAD please. There are so many songs you still need to react to...PLEASE!!!

Man the amount of times I rewatched you play the piano in the last couple of minutes of the video, it sounded so gorgeous

A lot of their songs are in C minor because they tune their guitars to drop C. Also of note in this song is the bass doesn't play the root notes of what Daron's parts imply which leads to a cool inverted chord in the progression.

You in your piano zone always reminds me of the main character from the Disney movie 'Soul' 😂 If you havent seen it yet, i highly recommend you to do so, you would love it. Keep on rocking David, love your videos ❤

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Legendary band, legendary song, legendary reaction, man! Amazing inspired tunes at the end! 😄

Subscribed and liked for that outro, excellent job buddy thank you👍

Man....and your piano riffing is so good!!!

Man, what a timeless anthem! One of the songs of the century hands down and not only in the metal genre. To this day, everytime this comes at a bar or party it´s all throats full throtlle singing along, even people that are not into metal and people that got into metal because of it. It is their most known song, one of their best and a song that really showcases what they are and do. I got shivers and I heard this millions of times! Great ride it was this 5 by, you definitely touched on 5 defining songs of their career, especially these last three from the Toxicity album. When you want you can do a 5 by of the wacky/comic/schizo side of them, it´s a vibe. Songs like Bounce, BYOB, Viscinity of Obscenity or Pictures are some great ones. Again, great ride man, cheers.

The best is when this song comes on during a set change at a concert and the ENTIRE VENUE sings along

🤘been waiting for this one

You are doing a fantastic job, especially with cleaning out the shed. You are very talented, and I will follow you as long as you keep going. Great work my man👌 Greetings from North-Norway. 750 km above the arctic cirkle.

The best reactions that I’ve ever seen You are so professional bro System of a Down is the best bend ever of all time

I remember when this song came out I heard it once I heard it twice and immediately just went and bought the album doesn't disappoint every single song on the toxicity album is a gem and in my opinion it definitely makes the top five rock albums of the last 20 years and that's saying something

Damn! I have tears coming with the arrangement you made at the end

Shame this wasn't a 67 by System of a Down. Honestly, from their 5 albums - I like every single song. Think they're the only band that I don't dislike/not impressed by at least 1 song by them. I'm happy I've been able to see them live, even if one time Srdj wasn't well and wasn't at top form! Still quality.

I'm a Brazilian guy that love your reactions and you help me with my English learning. thanks 🥰

Cleaning out the shed My Chemical Romance next! You're in for a treat.

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

Teenagers!

@warworldme

2 жыл бұрын

@@MusicShed their best songs are the ghost of you and Cancer, such beautiful songs ♥️♥️

What an AWESOME improv at the end!

Soo good guys! Great video! Editing, theory, and the OH SHIT 🤣🤣🤣

You're the second reacter that has said this song is like a roller coaster and I love y'all for pointing it out. I've listened to this song a million times and I've never gotten tired of it. The rollercoaster bit has just added a new layer of listening fun to it. 🤘

@Петърчо

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, i see now why it has more than a billion views on YT^^

I love your réaction !🤘

You're right about the middle eastern influence. Their parents are Armenians refugees in the USA (because of that most of their songs is about war, genocide and political criticism). I think it was Daron that said in an interview that he grew up listening to middle eastern music, so that influence comes naturally when he is writing a song. If you listen closely in the end of Aerials there's a sitar sound

How could you have not heard any of these songs man?! Haha love your channel!

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

#HeadUpMyAss

I absolutely love your energy and vibes reacting to this! I wouldn't mind seeing you reacting to more songs from this band! And don't know if you've already checked out the symphonic metal band Nightwish but I bet you'd appreciate it!

If you do another SOAD 5 by: - Question - BYOB - Lonely Day - Genocidal Humanoidz - Protect the land Also a Daron Malakian 5 by and Serj Tankian 5 by would be so cool!

@sp0ngeb00b7

3 жыл бұрын

Ehh the last two are badly mixed and very mid, I'd replace them with Prison Song and both parts of Soldier Side

Your improved outro of the Video was brilliant.. i'd love to be so talented. Awesome! And in general it seems to me, you're one of the few true real "first listening" -reaction Creators. Great Video!.

@MusicShed

2 жыл бұрын

Ty sir!

This was such a good reaction haha - loving the production recently. The editing is getting so good. Also, I know I mentioned before I’m over in Monroe, and I saw a Music Shed sign in Redding and had a fanboy moment with the kids in the car. Great stuff!

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

Great video as always!

all kids need this cool teacher in school. you love the music!

There was once between sets of a band at a concert, the sound guys played this song and the crowd went wild like SOAD was playing live. That was one of the coolest displays of how much their fans love their songs in my opinion. Usually they'll play the music quietly, but they put it on full blast and it was great.

Spiritbox - The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound is waiting for you!

SOAD are HEAVILY influenced by Middle Eastern music and if you heard any then you’d notice it. Also, Serj and John’s parents I believe are Lebanese Armenian and Daron’s dad is Iraqi Armenian..

this song was like my pass into metal ... SOAD has the best and weirdest but still the most catchy songs...!!

Man, I just recently found your channel. Love it. Entertaining and educational! Keep up the amazing work. Subbed.

Amazing series of videos, David! Hope you get the job as keyboard player!

Wow sir, that piano ending, instantly subscribed 👏👍

As someone who has grown up with this band from the first album, it warms my heart seeing someone learn about them and fall in love with them. S.O.A.D is one of the best rock bands of the past 30 years and IMO all time. They haven't released an album since 2006 but released two new songs to raise money for Armenia to help their war relief and they are perfection. Taking that much time off and still being able to write music that hits just as hard is true talent. Love these guys till I die. Next time you do them PLEASE do HOLY MOUNTAINS!!!

How is it possible to have not known about this band or this song it was massive. I’m a hip hop head and I bang with them bigly!

You should keep reacting to more SOAD songs. I'll watch all of them lol, great stuff.

Fun fact, Daron (guitars) said in an interview he’s never practiced guitar in his life. He just picked it and started playing I think because it was quieter than playing drums plus his parents said it would be too loud whereas with a guitar he could turn it down. It says a lot about how talented he is and the entire band as well

Just finished the 5by, super cool hearing your POV! As a Soad fan and a fan of Rick Ruben, if you do another 5by I would love to see the Red hot chili peppers or a review of their guitarist John Frusciante’s solo stuff…

Hearing your little scatting near the end really makes me want you to do a video on Blues Traveler's Hook, which I am POSITIVE you must know super well so it wouldn't be a COTS or anything, but just you showing off how amazing that song is would be super fun.

It’s good to know even David Morgan, music teacher extraordinaire commented on everyone’s shirtlessness (except Serg. 😆)

Think you need to continue this series to their newer albums as well! Especially as you've been liking them so much.

Channelling your inner Jack Black with the scat style vibe at the end there

Very cool to hear your piano freestyles to their tunes, SOAD translates to the piano in a very haunting way.

Question! is a masterpiece from SOAD!!

Legendary song! Never gets old!

again, your reaction is always be good, and damn you hit that keyboard so good, i assume you got that perfect pitch👌

@MusicShed

2 ай бұрын

I do

They’re Armenian but Serj also grew up in Lebanon for a number of years.

Funny how this song features a lot of distinctive piano playing, you could totally cover this as well.

Bet you had some fun playing this one back and playing along 😄

It's funny that you feel the song like a rollercoaster, at the minute 4:00, cause later on, at the final "launch" of the chorus, the camera panning of the stage resembles just that 😀

Awesomeness has came :)

Need to check out “The Used” any of theirs songs but “the mouth of the canyon” I think is something you would really like.

Cool song but sucks that the series didn't get around to the tracks with Daron Malakian as lead vocalist. Hopefully David can review one of those tracks in the future. Great show, thanks!

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

We absolutely will. These are just the first 5. What else do you recommend?

@omegazx7236

3 жыл бұрын

@@MusicShed Question, BYOB, Radio/Video, Holy Mountains

@philchertok109

3 жыл бұрын

@@MusicShed Thanks for the response. Hypnotize, Lost In Hollywood and BYOB would be my picks! Thanks for the awesome show.

@mihalypeti

3 жыл бұрын

@@MusicShed Hypnotize, Soldier Side, Lonely Day and Dreaming are is ones you should check out for sure

@davidday9967

3 жыл бұрын

WHY DONT YOU ASK THE KIDS AT TIANANMEN SQUAAAAAAARE was FASHION THE REAAASOOONN WHY THEY WERE THEERE

The first one that got me and hung me upside down!!!!

Their middle eastern influence is because they're from Armenian descendance, You can hear it quite clear in a lot of their songs ❤️❤️ great song and reaction!

Plss for just 1 song again. BYOB its the real rollercoaster there. You not gonna regret this song

youre so talented!

I could listen to that piano all day

It's very pity you checked only these 5 videos by them, all of them from the same era, the era of the debut album and toxicity...their further creation is different in a way and deeper, like BYOB and Question! However, good reaction as always

@Paulfighteronline

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they'll return to the channel 😃

@user-lx2pi9wr7k

3 жыл бұрын

@@Paulfighteronline I do hope so..

The greatest downfall of your amazing assistant's idea of 5 BY: IT'S NEVER ENOUGH! Thanks for doing SOAD.

Hey man! I just Forrest Gumped my way into your channel, purely to do research for the album I'm putting together. Instant fan! I've seen a few videos and you're a true and brilliant musician with an amazing ear. This was a very happy accident. Well done good sir.👍

The members of the band are actually Armenian. So you are correct about the middle eastern influence.

I really love your work, this section of "5 by" are fire! 🔥it would ve awesome if you do it with Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, or Deftones be example, but i gonna watch everything you do anyway 😂💕

Let’s fucking go. One of the most iconic metal songs of the 21st century. Recommendation: The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound - Spiritbox

i remember the first time i heard this song. the exact moment and where i was. thats how instrumental they were/have been in my life. i realize this is from 2021, but i have to mention steal this album. in a career/discography spanning multiple absolute masterpieces... steal this album, to me, is their best work. It was a demo of cut songs that didnt make toxicity, and other random tracks, that someone leaked, shortly after toxicity came out. So they got out in front of it, printed it on a black white cd with an empty jewel case and labeled it steal this album.. to this day, it is still the best encapsulation of their musical genius they have ever put out. the whole album is start to finish material. but tracks of notice: ego brain mr.jack ieaiaio highway song

Love those Jack Black singing moments you put in. 🖤🙌🏽

Teacher here as well...PLEASE try Rage Against the Machine....if you haven't already. Possibly some Grateful Dead too (my musical roots. 😊) Love your vibe ..love your channel.

Great Audition David 👌 😂

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Woooowww 🔥🔥🔥

love you riffing!!