Considering how progressive this song is, I find it so cool that it won a grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2006.

@jasonGamesMaster

4 ай бұрын

Awards are usually so out of touch, but in this case I think that the best (mainstream) act putting out one of their best songs that was directly speaking about war for cash as we were experiencing at the time was a perfect storm that made the most deserving actually win for once

@jxstified7558

4 ай бұрын

Its crazy now that it isnt progressive though considering progressives have become the ones pro war.

@jedinxf7

4 ай бұрын

​@@jasonGamesMaster if you think the war in Iraq was "for cash" you will believe anything without evidence as long as it conforms to ideology. arguably stupid war, but stupid does not imply those motives.

@jasonGamesMaster

4 ай бұрын

@@jedinxf7 lol. That's right. That was the only time in the last 80 years that the military industrial complex wasn't involved. I totally forgot. All the senators and representatives who own stocks in the companies than make the weapons suddenly left office for awhile, because they had to many morals to stuff their own pockets at the expense of the soldiers whose lives they ruined for no other reason. My bad. I had Iraq confused with all the other pointless wars we've been engaged in since WWII. Thanks for reminding me.

@frybelcher

4 ай бұрын

It was like people were starting to understand... Or so I had hoped

I am an old man.... and recently found this band and Korn... happy to say, I am living my best life with the best music I have ever heard..... SOTD may be the greatest band I have ever heard.... each song is special, magical.... my god.... the lyrics, the voices, the instrumentation.......perfect....

Thank you for noticing the satire in the "chorus". Many reactors just say: "wow, this is the fun funky part!"

@gcade3974

3 ай бұрын

The fact that party rock anthem fits over it is just perfect lol

Serj and Daron's harmonies became a defining sound of SOAD by their later albums. Question, Hypnotize, Holy Mountains, are all must listens.

@veRGe02

4 ай бұрын

Holy Mountains is my favorite song by them, which is saying a lot as a favorite band with many good options. It's beautiful and meaningful and chaotic in all the best ways.

@Mr_Kyle_

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Please would love to hear the reactions to these particular songs as well - top picks!

@Dekharen

4 ай бұрын

completely agree. Holy Mountains has.. Something. I loved all of their music, but Holy Mountains is literally genre, decade, century defining in a way. It's an incredible song !@@veRGe02

@billyboostah6308

4 ай бұрын

Sad Statue as well

@clint.87

2 ай бұрын

FACTS🤘🤘

Most underrated band of all time and I don't know if it's even close considering how relevant literally all of their messages still are15-20 years later

@Aiveq

Ай бұрын

its cuz they sing about common thing. to simplify, singing about wet water and hot sun will be relevant be it 100y in the past or future. humans existed for so long yet our social structure still the same

@herrpez

Ай бұрын

Humans have always been going to war. The scale has changed, and the technology... but ultimately, it's all for the same reason as it ever was. "They have stuff, we want stuff." So... what is a lowly ruler to do? Why not send some of those dregs off to do the fighting for us? They'll settle for the scraps.

@larrybremer4930

25 күн бұрын

How many bands make songs that cover topics like the Armenian Genocide. I wish they were still making new music to comment on Russia Ukraine war.

@philly4444

24 күн бұрын

not underrated in my eyes. Folks love this band including me. Talented AF

@cosmicheathen1955

15 күн бұрын

​@@larrybremer4930 what's the point of making anti-war song or talking about Armenian jen-o-side when they denounce anti-war protests going on right now on university campuses and ignoring the current jen-o-side happening in gaza

I love seeing someone with the musical nouse to truly appreciate how complex this silly silly band is

Bro your reactions are the absolute best, from your technical knowledge to your artistic sensibilities, to the top shelf comedic timing in your editing. Just, so fucking fun to watch. It was so so cool to hear your thoughts on this one

Your reaction to the "WHERE TF ARE YOUUU!" part was 🤌! 😂❤

"I don't think that was an accident." I very much doubt that anything in SOAD's lyrics was ever an accident. Only stumbled across the channel... last night. I am now looking forward to Serj going "la la la" a lot in your future.

You should absolutely review their song " Lost in Hollywood".

i love your editing style, really different from other vocal coach reactors.. also love that you also not only analyze the vocal part but also the meaning and message of the song.. sadly there are not many bands or artist speaking truth anymore..

I really loved SOAD, when they were around and it makes me sad that they're not any longer. At some point they said, that they stopped making music as SOAD because they became disillusioned that nothing changed - which hits even harder when you realize that their messages are still needed and relevant today. It's hard, not to despair. Great reaction, always nice to see young talented people to experience and appreciate bands that I grew up with. Keep it up!

@willrfrench

4 ай бұрын

I love SOAD. Present tense. That will never change, for me. The experiences they have provided me in the past, and honestly, continue to provide to me, are some of the most memorable artistic expressions that I ever experienced.

@RenThraysk

4 ай бұрын

They still perform live. Like at Sick New World 2023. 30 song set list.

@SweetAngelKiller

4 ай бұрын

My dude, one of the reasons they broke was also conflict between Serj and Daron about... money. They couldn't agree how to split it, so eventually it was better for all of them to take their ways.

Usually I don't finish reaction videos. Not here. When I start a video on The FVM, I cannot not finish it. Quite entertaining and educational.

It's kinda mind-blowing how many different things they do in this song, and yet it doesn't feel disjointed.

@larrybremer4930

25 күн бұрын

Your comment reminded me of Band on the Run (Paul McCartney and Wings) which was a song amalgomated from a few unfinished works. When you really listen to its composition and transitions knowing this it becomes obvious, but when not aware you don't even notice the changes in its motif that happen throughout the first half.

Love your reactions!! If you want to hear more vocals from Daron, he is the lead on their song Lonely Day! Would love to see your reaction to that.

2 ай бұрын

When I heard that song it doesn't appear to be from SOAD, Serj sings better.

The "Star Trek" scene is "Stepford Wives" shopping with their carts and being good distracted consumers

Your attention to detail is impeccable.

Bring your own bombs is one of my favourite songs of all time.. when I saw them live they began with it, and I was coming up on shrooms in the middle of a mosh pit with 100k people in the crowd it was magical.. System tend to control the crowd at a festival purely though changing the tempo of their music and their playlist its really special.

Best editing and layered analysis in the vocal analysis game. The fact that it's not all super straight faced serious theoretical analysis is what makes you stand out. You just make it fun. Your enthusiasm is infectious 💚 Glad you are feeling better and got to take a wee break. Thanks for another great video. Hugs

I hope you've completely healed. I went backvto work too early and my husband found me. After a week in the hospital and 3 weeks recovery at home, Im better. Please take care 💐

Great reaction and commentary. And I agree, such an inspirational band. I think their secret is just simply trying to wrap up a message within an authentic mood and always trying to serve the song even if they don't know where it is going to take them, but to keep the mood and initial intention alive until it is done. SOAD also have a RHCP level of crazy that charges everything thing they do with a bucket load of charisma. Love them. Thank you for your video.

Your musical analysis gives us all a moment to stop and really think about not just the technicalities of a musical composition, but the message and emotion that the artists are trying to convey through lyrics and imagery. You help myself and probably many others gain new appreciation for songs we might not have given this level of focus to in the past. It makes us love music more. Thank you and keep up the great work!

Please get back to their first album!!!! I loved this video as much as the previous ones you reacted to but I can bet you would enjoy "Sugar" or if you want to slow it down but in a cool way "Spiders" is a greaaaat song with an obscure vibe, the video was one of my favorites as a young teenager

I love this girl

I think we can safely say there never has been or never will be a band that compares to S.O.A.D. Totally unique, totally in their own element. I only wish I got to experience them when they were still around.

"They're very brave, politically" is an apt statement. Serj published an essay on SOAD's website about US foreign policy and how it is failing because it is so based on oil price as the main objective and how the policies have failed to rein in extremism in the middle-east and posited "Terror is not a spontaneous human action without credence. People just dont hijack planes and commit harikari (suicide) without any weight of thought to the action. No one in the media seems to ask WHY DID THESE PEOPLE DO THIS HORRIFIC ACT OF VIOLENCE AND DESTRUCTION?" He posted this essay two days after 9/11 attacks. Their record label took it down claiming that Serj was trying to justify terrorism. At that time just asking "why" was actually brave due to the massive amount of flag waving and, understandable anger.

@ThatsMyStuffYouBledOnTrevor

27 күн бұрын

Ballsy

@NathanCline12-21

17 күн бұрын

"Only the dead have seen the end of war” Plato

this song is a journey.

Oh my god when you sang everybody just have a good time, to show the irony, that wos just gold

SOAD in 2001, during the Pledge of Allegiance tour with Slipknot, is to this day still my gold standard of live shows I've ever been to. They were so amazing live. As amazing as Serj is, Daron is just as important. Ive always considered Serj as the soul and Daron the heart of their vocals And with musicians as good as John and Shavo, the band was just an amazing thing. I wish they could have kept making more music

So many SOAD songs that are worth listening to. So many... Make a point to listen to the album Toxicity from start to finish sometime. It was clearly put together to be listened to as "an album", something that doesn't get done too much anymore given how music is consumed. Discovered your channel last night, got a follower. Loving your videos. Keep them coming.

@Mertztillithurts

4 ай бұрын

I think of THIS album the same way. Even the songs that (arguably) aren't "as good" are still awesome and the album works well as a whole. The segues kick ass.

@MrAndersonmm

4 ай бұрын

@@Mertztillithurts I use to like this album a lot more than I do (when it came out, specifically - i got INTO system because of this album). Really all of their albums are well constructed. Its an art I miss with the way we consume music now. Not that it's better or worse, just different.

@LaSerpentDEden

4 ай бұрын

​@@MrAndersonmmMr. Moral and The Big Steppers a rap album by Kendrick Lamar is built as a progressive narrative and wooow is it good if you like West Coast conscious rap then it's phenomenal. The individual songs are bangers too.

There's an interesting thing about SOAD, it's the only rock show I went where EVERYONE SANG EVERY SONG, from start to finish. I've never seen that before. Audiences don't usually know every word of every song a band performs, but for some reason SOAD fans do (and english is not even the native language here). I wonder what makes their lyrics so special...

@sufurkypower

6 күн бұрын

Spot on. (from Czech republic fan)

“I’m breathing, breathing is nice!” 😂 I’m in the middle of a head/chest congestion thing myself, I really feel that I!

Question by them is a must!

Having watched this after the Cranberries, thank you for covering both these. Please consider having a listen to Serj Tankian - Empty Walls

What an excellent line “remain choked by the sweaty palm of capitalism” I love it!❤👌🏻

@commentatron

4 ай бұрын

I think the full quote is, 'Choked by the sweaty palm of Capitalism or crushed by the bloody fist of Socialism.'

@SnakeP1tPoetry

4 ай бұрын

@@commentatronYes,because both are the two sides of the same coin.

@commentatron

4 ай бұрын

@@SnakeP1tPoetryCorrect, as are good and evil.

this is one of SOAD's most solid bangers, and theyre chock full of them :)

this girl make me crush on her involuntarily

The best reaction I have ever seen!

Serj is such a great singer

I was waiting for this. I was NOT disappointed. Spot on analysis!!!

This is really a different Chanel . You deeply know about the stuff, and simultaneously you show great emotions and makes us feel great emotions, while learning. Thank you 😊

ty for the video, cant wait to see "Question" by system of a down reaction, it's my favorite one

I grew up listening to these guys so I never really dissected their music to anywhere near this extent. You did a great job identifying the small details and how they relate to the song. Your reactions are also organic and nothing was held back at all. Fantastic!

I'm so happy to see you react the same way I did, and making a lot of the same comments I made when it came out and I listened to it for the first time. I was at a local rock concert, and between one band and the other, they blasted this song on the speakers. I was like, is that System? IT IS SYSTEM! And I could not have enough of it. I was as excited as you shushing my friend. When I got home I downloaded it and learned it on the guitar. The next weekend I went to buy the CD. I'd love suggesting another song for you, not by System though, but I'm sure you'd love it.

Another great example of art holding a mirror up to society and reflecting truths that may be lost on some of us.

Awesome representation of vocal break

I really liked the analysis of this great song. one thing that is often missed, is that this song was released after the or better said during the second golf War. setting this into perspective with how they sing blowing up the sunshine, gives often new perspectives to this lyrics. again, loved the analysis and I'd like to ask you to look into "prison song" by S.O.A.D.

So glad you’re back!!!

These reactions are amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Didn't know how much I missed you until you reappeared! Glad you are feeling better.

I haven’t heard this since I was in my 20’s, great flashback!

So glad you are feeling better! It's certainly no fun being under the weather! We missed you!! ❤️🙏

Video was sick! keep up the great work!

React to their song Question! next. You'll love it. ❤

@Levity635

4 ай бұрын

Also Spiders is a great song.

Great reaction... your ability to describe what's happening is, as usual, astounding. I can hear the symmetry in the different sections of the song, and the tempo modulation is not really subtle in this one, lol... but putting that into words is something I would struggle with. You really zeroed in on the right sections to compare to make it evident. You are very clear in what parts to focus on while giving examples, and it's appreciated. Great editing.

I LOVE your reactions!!!! So glad you feel better

Love your reactions, Lolli!

Edits very good! Thanks for the work! Well done!

Great to see you again. Love your reactions.

Very good analysis, awesome as always 😎

Love our excitement!!!!

2 videos in with you. Merry we meet, and Blessed be

these videos are so much fun to watch as a system fan! makes me really happy to see someone else appreciate their music as much as i do. and your analysis is always so interesting to listen to and understandable enough for someone who doesn't have that much music theory knowledge. your channel really is a goldmine :D

YES!! My 2nd favorite band!! 😍

THIS IS GLORIOUS!

Awesome video thanks!

I love your reactions!!!

I’m your first listener, love your reaction on SOAD!!! Subscribed !!

Awesome reaction. Loved it!

Absolutely adore you! ❤

Lovely as always! Next you should do Spiders.

Great review. You are such a treat to lift my spirits. Thanks and keep it up.

Glad to see you're feeling better!!!❤

AHHHHH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR ANOTHER SYSTEM OF A DOWN REACTIONNN IM SO HAPPYYYYY

you're an absolute hero, massive swollen heart to you too😂❤🔼

Much appreciation for not stopping every 10 seconds like some other channel and rewinding. While still giving an amazing breakdown and analysis! You’re incredible!

Awesome analysis! And I'm glad you are feeling better. Take care!

so well done

Always a great react from this women!!

I love the editing on this reaction.

love your reation! The song is just outstanding!

Welcome back! Glad you are feeling better. Spot on and entertaining as always.

Many vocal coaches and singers who react have been missing the jewel that Hear N Aid's "Stars" is!!!

This is the best reaction I've seen yet to BYOB. You're the first person I've seen that "gets it". 👍🤘

Thanks for the great breakdown and reaction

One of the best war protest type songs ever... Black Sabbath War Pigs is another one... I like the Mushroomhead song Out of My Mind too .

Great to have you back Lolli! Missed you! Hope you’re feeling better! x

I love this song. Its unique.

Excellent reaction and commentary! Also glad you’re back.

System Of A Down are next level, your edits are beautiful, your smile is too! Good to have you back looking healthy. Much love from Portugal ^-^

So beautiful and awesome lolli 😊😊. Your reactions to system of a Down are the best

This song takes me back to my college days... Nostalgia overload! Welcome back FVM 😎 we've missed you

your editing is top tier. lovely reaction.

I watch loads of vocal reaction videos and no one has more fun than you , your reactions are the most genuine and fun to see

Lots of fun vocals to look at in this one and thanks for the breakdown of how they structurally navigated all the big changes in tone!

OMG! I so enjoyed watching your reaction to this video!! Your review of this band is awesome, and I love System Of A Down!!

I just love you so much! Your analysis and the way you word things is always spot on and just the way you respond to music in general resonates with me because SAME! Please always be "nerdy" because we totally love you for it

I can’t unhear “party rocking the house tonight, everybody just have a good time” when that part of the songs plays now

Amazing... the song, the videoclip, the video, the teacher, everything

Truly in love with your fangs... ♥