How System of a Down Works | Artists Series S2E6

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  • @finalscore2983
    @finalscore2983 6 років тому +384

    Did you just heart every comment? Please heart this one too for irony.

    • @Holistic-songwriting
      @Holistic-songwriting  6 років тому +17

      Your wish is my command :) And yes, I want people to know I read their comments, but also remind myself which I've already read.

    • @binzianer
      @binzianer 6 років тому +3

      I thought I was special :'(

    • @finalscore2983
      @finalscore2983 6 років тому +4

      UA-camrs who dedicate themselves so much are rare. Even the smallest thing counts.
      Das ist auch was viele Männer jeden Tag hören... oder so wird mir gesagt.

    • @Holistic-songwriting
      @Holistic-songwriting  6 років тому

      @@finalscore2983 ha!:D

    • @Holistic-songwriting
      @Holistic-songwriting  6 років тому +6

      @@binzianer You are. You're a special snowflake boy.

  • @lew6876
    @lew6876 6 років тому +552

    1.Armenia
    2.Weirdness
    3.Politics
    4. *T A B L E*

    • @fotismonocheir1446
      @fotismonocheir1446 6 років тому +5

      Uhhh no? The table is James hetfield obviously..

    • @OEpistimon
      @OEpistimon 6 років тому +4

      @@fotismonocheir1446 Why'dyouleavethekidsuponthe
      T A B L E

    • @Timliu92
      @Timliu92 6 років тому +1

      4. James Hetfield*

    • @revelatedsouls
      @revelatedsouls 5 років тому

      @@OEpistimon you wanted to!

    • @Hippiefunz
      @Hippiefunz 5 років тому +3

      @@OEpistimon It's keys not kids, and table is definitely a lulu thing.

  • @gonzalovandamme5846
    @gonzalovandamme5846 6 років тому +1264

    My words:
    -Psycho
    -Groupie
    -Cocaine
    -Crazy

    • @dhill05
      @dhill05 6 років тому +5

      LOL

    • @MESHQuality
      @MESHQuality 6 років тому +8

      haha, a good one

    • @tippy400
      @tippy400 6 років тому +24

      Pepperoni
      Green peppers
      Onions
      Olives
      Chives!

    • @demiurge8665
      @demiurge8665 6 років тому +2

      Well played, tip of the hat to u sir

    • @dhill05
      @dhill05 6 років тому +17

      @@tippy400 Pepperoni
      Green Peppers
      MUSHROOMS
      Olives
      Chives

  • @Teh3aZ
    @Teh3aZ 6 років тому +412

    1. Release
    2. A
    3. New
    4. Album

    • @rogerj412
      @rogerj412 6 років тому +11

      I thought this was supposed to be about S.O.A.D. not Tool.

    • @MaynardsSpaceship
      @MaynardsSpaceship 5 років тому +3

      So I can steal that one too.

    • @jackburnette4883
      @jackburnette4883 5 років тому +2

      @@rogerj412 Tool just released a new albumb, i know 10 months late, but awesome

  • @stephandarakjian248
    @stephandarakjian248 6 років тому +31

    Serj didnt write the first album, he wrote the lyrics for the first album. Daron wrote the music for the first album and all the albums. Daron contributed lyrics on mezmerise and hypnotize.

    • @Blueberrypancake306
      @Blueberrypancake306 2 роки тому +6

      I was surprised by how far down the comments I had to scroll before finding this. Ha

    • @Jimmy1982Playlists
      @Jimmy1982Playlists Рік тому +3

      @@Blueberrypancake306 Me, too... I thought the video was great - save that one piece of misinformation.

  • @devincory9695
    @devincory9695 6 років тому +551

    Ok, 4 words to describe System Of A Down, coming right up:
    1. table
    2. table
    3. table
    4. table

  • @alpur214
    @alpur214 6 років тому +33

    And I think we can all agree that Daron and Serj make some amazing harmonies together.

  • @Verdugothewatcher
    @Verdugothewatcher 6 років тому +106

    Brings me back. System of a Down I feel were my gateway drug to extreme metal. I come back to them for their inventive combination of intensity with groove. I remember the first time I heard B.Y.O.B it didn't sound like any heavy song I'd ever heard before (which, really, at that point it was whatever my dad had been playing like Metallica, Megadeth, White Zombie etc). It just felt so oddly like a dance song dressed up as a metal song: a political message dressed up like a court jester.

  • @mathismarshall8242
    @mathismarshall8242 6 років тому +95

    Listening to System of a Down is like a rollercoaster to me

  • @shcxatter2
    @shcxatter2 6 років тому +19

    I had a period about 4-5 years ago, when I was obsessed with SOAD, during that time I listened to them almost exclusively, I think you sparked that passion again, after watching the video, I suddenly feel the urge to listen to SOAD!

    • @Jimmy1982Playlists
      @Jimmy1982Playlists Рік тому +1

      There's never been a band that, basically, totally wiped out all other music from my cd rotation for months and months on end, when _Toxicity_ came out... I mean, my whole family ended up learning the album note for note, I listened to it so much. My mom would get SOAD songs stuck in her head for days at a time lol

  • @dontellahfonne
    @dontellahfonne 6 років тому +383

    1. Wake-up
    2. Grababrushandputalittle
    3. Make-up

    • @HopUpOutDaBed
      @HopUpOutDaBed 6 років тому +5

      ashfkasjdfhkjdhskjasjfna shake-up!

    • @duhbassist
      @duhbassist 6 років тому +3

      U wanted TOO!

    • @alexdukhan
      @alexdukhan 5 років тому

      10:22

    • @tbhousen
      @tbhousen 5 років тому +3

      4.HideTheScarsToFadeAwayTheShakeup

  • @mbrsart
    @mbrsart 5 років тому +40

    I feel like these guys are only one of the only truly unique metal bands out there.

  • @alexfordyce27
    @alexfordyce27 6 років тому +40

    I hope any of the System guys sees this. It explains perfectly what makes them a fucking great band. I could only hope it would inspire them to get together, put aside whatever differences they have had in the past, and create one more album

    • @purifiedcrwn7722
      @purifiedcrwn7722 6 років тому

      Alex Fordyce it is nearly impossible now :( Maybe you should check Serj's facebook page. SOAD forever.

    • @alexfordyce27
      @alexfordyce27 6 років тому +2

      Purifiedcrwn I know the post you’re talking about. It was good that he explained why things are the way they are but it’s disappointing at the same time :(

    • @purifiedcrwn7722
      @purifiedcrwn7722 6 років тому

      Alex Fordyce agree

  • @charlescrumpler510
    @charlescrumpler510 6 років тому +166

    Political, Middle Eastern, Humorous, Smarter than they initially seem

    • @reNINTENDO
      @reNINTENDO 6 років тому +4

      Hey! "Smarter than they initially seem" was the word I got yesterday on my Word a Day Calendar.

    • @norijagar
      @norijagar 6 років тому +2

      Armenia is not the middle east . Likewise, the band members are not middle eastern

    • @hardizengana
      @hardizengana 6 років тому +1

      Their band memebers are still middle eastern with armenia itself having almost all it's influences in culture and music from the middle east

    • @peniseusgiganticus9558
      @peniseusgiganticus9558 5 років тому

      Fullmetal Norik . Armenia IS indeed middle eastern

    • @gristleprince
      @gristleprince 3 роки тому +1

      @@norijagar wasnt serj born in beirut though

  • @rt0035
    @rt0035 5 років тому +30

    Daron is the one who sings “sugar” in Sugar.

    • @fungusly
      @fungusly 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you I was looking for this comment

  • @goatsurgeon
    @goatsurgeon 6 років тому +101

    System of a Down sounds insane, chaotic, but the energy is focused and the lyrics strike profound points every now and then
    You get songs like Pizza Pie or whatever and then you get others

    • @goatsurgeon
      @goatsurgeon 6 років тому +2

      Oh four words
      Missed that part

    • @yigitcengil2465
      @yigitcengil2465 6 років тому +7

      I don`t wanna offend you but that song is called Chic`n Stu

    • @yigitcengil2465
      @yigitcengil2465 6 років тому +1

      I totally agree with the statement BTW

    • @miguelpereira9859
      @miguelpereira9859 5 років тому +1

      Hey Chic n' Stu is art

  • @miguelpereira9859
    @miguelpereira9859 6 років тому +131

    Can't believe you didn't use Suggestions in that "funny vocals" section

    • @AB-cu7mw
      @AB-cu7mw 6 років тому +12

      Miguel Pereira or Serj’s ‘mouth trumpets’ in Pictures

    • @Psychprogrock
      @Psychprogrock 6 років тому +9

      Exactly! I was expecting that "Shore, sir! Shore, sir!", but it never played.

    • @olivierpeartnoy
      @olivierpeartnoy 6 років тому

      Or Violent Pornography

    • @notablink182fanaccount2
      @notablink182fanaccount2 6 років тому +5

      or the snort in Ddevil

    • @rt0035
      @rt0035 5 років тому

      Big oof

  • @muhammadayyad9321
    @muhammadayyad9321 6 років тому +8

    The way I see system of a down is, they try to paint a whole picture with a song by having everything in there. It's both simultaneously all over the place but comes together. It's like yin and yang, you have peace and chaos and they're both perfectly balanced into this music. It's like getting several unique perspectives that form 1 idea.

  • @maxpackard1952
    @maxpackard1952 6 років тому +48

    Radiohead, Muse, and now System of a Down? I'm in love with you :O

    • @MrEzracool96
      @MrEzracool96 6 років тому +3

      Max Packard they’re three of my favourite bands too 😁 you like Metallica?

    • @maxpackard1952
      @maxpackard1952 6 років тому +1

      ezray I love Metallica :D

    • @jackmack9422
      @jackmack9422 5 років тому +1

      My top 3 bands

  • @DCow2954
    @DCow2954 6 років тому +45

    Mastodon or The Mars Volta! Both have such incredible song catalogues that have their own unique sound while still being proggy, complex, and catchy af. ❤️

    • @MikeSigsworth
      @MikeSigsworth 6 років тому +1

      +1 for The Mars Volta

    • @Sognafar
      @Sognafar 6 років тому +1

      Mastodon fucckkk. Crack the Skye

    • @shka-n1t
      @shka-n1t 6 років тому

      I believe I might have mentioned Mastodon on a previous post or 5.
      Do Mastodon!!!

    • @awol.oper8r
      @awol.oper8r 6 років тому

      TMV! Mastodon too tho fr

  • @andyholmes1507
    @andyholmes1507 6 років тому +112

    they're trying to build a prison.
    DUN DUN DUN DUN
    DUN DUN DUN DUN
    DUN DUN DUN DUN
    DUN DUN DUNDUNDUNDUN

  • @soldierside365
    @soldierside365 6 років тому +400

    How does system of a down work?
    Apparently, right now, they don’t...

    • @toprak3479
      @toprak3479 6 років тому +25

      ouch

    • @killiancarter9091
      @killiancarter9091 6 років тому +23

      This is the first thing I thought when I saw the title too. Hopefully those fuckers will get their shit together one day :D We need you SOAD!!!

    • @TombGoose
      @TombGoose 6 років тому +7

      soldierside365 those are my feelings you’re hurting

    • @soldierside365
      @soldierside365 6 років тому +3

      KingAsh we’re all hurting... truth does that to a person

    • @maartensaueressig8215
      @maartensaueressig8215 6 років тому +2

      F

  • @rosskane2971
    @rosskane2971 5 років тому +7

    Flipping through TV channels is a really good description of their music

  • @calamidadsinfin
    @calamidadsinfin 6 років тому +5

    I really loved how you finished this video: "SOAD members are more like fingers on a hand that closes and make a fist"

  • @eminem7152
    @eminem7152 6 років тому +12

    1-Oriental
    2-Humoristic
    3-still delivering an important message

  • @animalblack8482
    @animalblack8482 6 років тому +6

    I'm more of a classic rock, british post punk and grunge listener but this band always caught my attention and was very intriguing. Nice job on your analysis. Thxu

  • @haykisayan2206
    @haykisayan2206 Рік тому +2

    As an Armenian, growing up, their music influenced my taste in... pretty much everything. Also to this day I can't listen to Holy Mountains without tearing up and feeling excruciating pain. Fantastic video man, thank you for covering this truly one of a kind band!

  • @datix
    @datix 6 років тому +53

    what about steven wilson?

  • @Verdugothewatcher
    @Verdugothewatcher 6 років тому +17

    If you see this, though: A Dillinger Escape Plan episode would be unreal. I feel there's so much to mine from their chaotic, bizarre, yet distinctly recognizable personality. Theory-wise I've never seen anybody take them on and I'd be interested to see what's under the hood from a more theoretically-inclined brain.

    • @Drumbum1021
      @Drumbum1021 6 років тому +1

      EdFrankBlack they’re imo the single most important metal band of the last 20 years. 6 critically acclaimed albums, a loyal fan base, and the utmost respect of their peers. I definitely agree this band should have their own episode

  • @nedra93
    @nedra93 6 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for making these videos. I had heard of System of a Down before, but I didn't know any of their background... And now I have a whole new appreciation for their music.
    I would love to see videos in the future about 311, Rush, and OKGO. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

  • @machtkatze3252
    @machtkatze3252 6 років тому +2

    System has been my favoiurite band for somewhat 13 years now, and yet your video has shown me their music from a new perspective, making me appreciate it even more and especially giving me a feeling of hearing their songs for the first time again. Thank you :)

  • @mathismarshall8242
    @mathismarshall8242 6 років тому +14

    I'm just 5 minutes in, but I can't believe how much I have already learned!

  • @lovelyy6491
    @lovelyy6491 6 років тому +61

    Great video! System is the only metal band that i was ever interested in. Have you done an episode on Björk? 'Cause i'd absolutely love that

    • @SebSoGa
      @SebSoGa 6 років тому +2

      Please upvote this dude! AMEN!

    • @rskl8083
      @rskl8083 6 років тому

      If you like Bjork could you recommend anything that sounds like army of me?

    • @lovelyy6491
      @lovelyy6491 6 років тому

      @@rskl8083 Play Dead, Enjoy... maybe Crying, Human Behaviour, Mutual Core. not many resembles Army of Me, but they're just as amazing

    • @lovelyy6491
      @lovelyy6491 6 років тому +1

      @@SebSoGa I'm a girl :)

    • @SebSoGa
      @SebSoGa 6 років тому +1

      siren oh, I’m sorry! 😅

  • @alaslipknot
    @alaslipknot 6 років тому +37

    Wow!
    this is gonna be such a nostalgic episode! thank you!!
    also I would really appreciate it if you tackle Slipknot, i know lots of people don't like them and think they are nothing but a gimmicky masked band, but their angry and dark lyrics and the "violence" and energy in their music almost doesn't exists anywhere else, thanks!

    • @SlimeyGuitarStrings
      @SlimeyGuitarStrings 6 років тому +3

      Anyone who thinks that Slipknot is just a mask gimmick hasn't listened to their music. You have 9 guys on stage playing their ass off and it's some sort or organized insanity. On top of that, most of the people on stage are very good at what they play. Joey was a amazing on drums, both Mick and James are insanely talented guitarists, Corey is a vocalist on another level than most other vocalists. Paul was in my opinion not an amazing bassist, but a good writer. Some of the guys I just don't know enough to make a statement on.

    • @alaslipknot
      @alaslipknot 6 років тому

      Shawn Crahan (Clown) was always be the main guy behind all the visuals, in both live shows, videoclips, new albums Masks, etc... you can say he's "the ideas guy" in the band, i'been listening to them since i was 14 years old (25y.o now), and when it comes to "meaningful songs" that really had an impact on me they will always be the #1, would really love to see them analyzed here.

    • @cbfedge5593
      @cbfedge5593 6 років тому

      I'd kill for this

  • @loganbarclay5075
    @loganbarclay5075 6 років тому +4

    Wow. I don't know how you manage to make each video in this series unique compared to the previous one. I think the call to go for more of a broader perspective instead of getting bogged down in the theory was the best choice you could've made to properly express what SOAD is all about. Seriously, these videos are the highlight of my month and I hope you keep going with them.
    I always make sure to recommend a couple bands as well so here we go: Periphery, 30 Seconds to Mars, King Crimson, Animals As Leaders, Polyphia, Avenged Sevenfold, Dream Theatre, Killswitch Engage, Pink Floyd, The Police, Primus, Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Rage against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rush and Steely Dan. Seriously, anyone of those would be amazing.

  • @johnnyk5489
    @johnnyk5489 4 роки тому +3

    As a diehard SOAD fan I will say this guy really gave a good in depth analysis and was on point.

  • @zmkdco8956
    @zmkdco8956 6 років тому +2

    Wow. I was looking for a video that would analyze SOAD's eastern influences, because that intrigues me. You not only provided that analysis, but so much more, exceeding my expectations. Nobody else provides this kind of depth in analyzing music artists. Thank you so much.

  • @hughman7827
    @hughman7827 6 років тому +96

    Do korn next

  • @crazyaboutnature
    @crazyaboutnature 6 років тому +88

    Alice in Chains w/ an emphasis on the Layne Staley era.

  • @seangill2413
    @seangill2413 6 років тому +4

    Yet another episode filled with dope analysis and thought provoking ideas, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I would love to see one on The Cure or Depeche Mode in the future!

  • @skudface
    @skudface 6 років тому

    Man you are one of the coolest channels on UA-cam. Very informative and entertaining simultaneously! Keep it up!

  • @akoronias
    @akoronias 6 років тому +2

    dude, you're doing a fantastic job with these videos!! keep them coming!! SOAD (as well as Radiohead) were a big part of my teenage years!! The breakdown of the roots of each band both musically and socially is amazing and enlighting!

  • @charlescrumpler510
    @charlescrumpler510 6 років тому +83

    But, I’m all seriousness, I think an episode on either The Mars Volta or King Crimson would be very rewarding.

  • @henrypaulino9063
    @henrypaulino9063 Рік тому +1

    1. Versatility
    2. Perfection
    3. Relatability
    4. Rebellious.

  • @METTI1986LA
    @METTI1986LA 5 років тому +3

    The way rick rubin is breaking down the Rythm of the band opened my eyes eh ears

  • @firasalshalabi6333
    @firasalshalabi6333 6 років тому

    only one minute through the video and I immediately hit like.it is so authentic to break down the characteristics of their songs like this

  • @Monius13
    @Monius13 6 років тому +3

    I don't know much about Armenian history or the culture, but Arto was one of the coolest things I heard from SOAD. Very well constructed. And the sound painted a picture. Love these guys. Thanks for the video!
    Edit: Wish you would have mentioned Lost In Hollywood. Both Serj and Daron's vocals together on that track in particular are chilling to me. And I've heard 3 live versions that sounded completely different while still maintaining those chills.
    Sidenote: Wish they'd figure stuff out. Those 2 together are one of my favorite teams in metal. Their vocals are perfect together.

  • @ameliabrittain158
    @ameliabrittain158 6 років тому

    You are spot on, as always. I would probably say
    1 Disturbing
    2 Energetic
    3 Delirious
    4 Unique

  • @Dmitry___S.
    @Dmitry___S. 6 років тому +176

    Armenia
    Politics
    Humour
    I-E-A-I-A-I-O
    🤟😝

    • @MayhemMatty
      @MayhemMatty 6 років тому +4

      I can't find no reason to disagree with these. None at all.

    • @mustangv-rt7bl
      @mustangv-rt7bl 5 років тому +1

      🤘🤘🤘

  • @borb5663
    @borb5663 6 років тому +2

    Evocative
    Humorous
    Honest
    Many-Faceted
    This incredible band has a very special place in my heart.
    I could go on for hours on what I enjoy about System of a Down, but one of the things that are special about them is the combunation of fast and slow, loudness and quiet, humor and sadness.
    This is, so I believe, a perfect representation of the world.
    People tend to focus on the political aspect of their music (which is certainly there), yet that's just the tip of the iceberg.
    Instead of a political band SOAD is more of a "life-band" - something Shavo (the bassist) said about the band.
    As Daron (guitarist, vocalist, etc.) said: "If you don't reflect the entire world around you, then you're leaving something out."

  • @roni6135
    @roni6135 6 років тому +14

    I'd love to see a video on the Foo Fighters or the Red Hot Chilli Peppers !

  • @brandonmains8958
    @brandonmains8958 6 років тому +1

    Loving these videos! Huge SOAD fan and this gives me great perspective on my own creative process!

  • @Meccarox
    @Meccarox 6 років тому +26

    My favorite band.

  • @PedroNogueiranunes
    @PedroNogueiranunes 6 років тому

    This channel is just wonderful. I'm seriously impressed by how well everything is made.

  • @vargapatrik2967
    @vargapatrik2967 6 років тому +4

    Great video about my favorite band, but I have to point out that at 6:52, it's Daron saying "Sugar". Love your stuff, and would love to see a Sum 41 episode, if you already mentioned them :D

  • @sharihsn9692
    @sharihsn9692 6 років тому

    wow okay it doesnt happen everyday that you end up watching a radom video in youtube and are suprised about how good it is! so insightful, humorous and accurate! definately following! keep up the amazing work!

  • @OnyxSkiesXIX
    @OnyxSkiesXIX 6 років тому +38

    Bands to do next:
    The Smashing Pumpkins
    Opeth
    Thrice
    Thursday
    AFI

    • @Schi1sm
      @Schi1sm 6 років тому +3

      OnyxSkiesXIX yes Opeth would be great!

    • @MikeSigsworth
      @MikeSigsworth 6 років тому +3

      +1 For Opeth

    • @thiagoalema
      @thiagoalema 6 років тому +1

      Thumbs up for Thrice

    • @monkeyrobotsinc.9875
      @monkeyrobotsinc.9875 6 років тому

      all those bands suck ass except for opeth in their prime. FAIL. dont waste our time.

  • @chesterrory
    @chesterrory 6 років тому

    I just can't get over on the fact how much I enjoyed this video! Thanks a lot!

  • @seanclements3783
    @seanclements3783 6 років тому +3

    Great video, as always! I find them a great source of inspiration and insight!
    Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden are my suggestions for your artists series

  • @TheCivildecay
    @TheCivildecay 5 років тому

    Honestly this is BEST music channel on youtube

  • @szambi5299
    @szambi5299 6 років тому +4

    Korn. They're very unique in their sound.

  • @objectionable9891
    @objectionable9891 6 років тому +1

    i never realized till i watched this video but when ever i sing along to songs i mess around like serj does, i always sing songs in weird and unusual ways and i think listening to so much soad when i was younger is the reason

  • @aadilbhogal9352
    @aadilbhogal9352 6 років тому +34

    Soundgarden

  • @berlineczka
    @berlineczka 10 місяців тому +1

    My words:
    1. Harmonies
    2. Quiet-loud
    3. Eastern influences
    4. Political
    5. aggressive to mellow and back

  • @ParisChristianne
    @ParisChristianne 5 років тому +4

    Words:
    -Raw
    -Unstable
    -Powerful
    -Bittersweet

  • @JayQuigleyPlayQuickly
    @JayQuigleyPlayQuickly 6 років тому

    Such an amazing, intelligent analysis. You're among the best things on UA-cam.

  • @FilipeSousa97
    @FilipeSousa97 6 років тому +3

    I always loved Serj more than the rest and knowing the first self titled album was basically all him only makes more sense to me since it's my favorite album. Great video! You could also review Linkin Park there's a lot of interesting things to talk about them

  • @74Clonimus
    @74Clonimus 6 років тому +1

    Another interesting thing with System of a Down music is that the beginning of every song, just a few seconds, tell the entire story of the song. Those few seconds show the musical transition expected within the song.
    Also, 3 minute song of System of a Down feels like a 6 minute song, since so much is going on.

  • @danpieraccini
    @danpieraccini 6 років тому +4

    I'd like to hear an analysis of how the band Fun. writes music. Very post-genre and a lot of dynamics and movement/instrumentation.

  • @WhiteAsylumMind
    @WhiteAsylumMind 6 років тому +1

    First vid I've seen from you, subscribed. I love System of a Down, this was so well done!

  • @PASTACATProductions
    @PASTACATProductions 6 років тому +22

    I grew up listening to System, and I guess since my brain was so chaotic then I didn't even realize how wacky a lot of their stuff is. Great video!
    Have you done The Mars Volta yet?

  • @hedworm
    @hedworm 6 років тому

    They are a brilliant group of artists that perfects the (rarely used) power of chaos. Loved this breakdown, thx man

  • @ericgreen5311
    @ericgreen5311 6 років тому +4

    Great video as always. I'd love a video on Nine Inch Nails. Trent Reznor IMO is one of the most talented and versatile artists of all time

  • @SingerSongwritingSchool
    @SingerSongwritingSchool 6 років тому

    I love how you get inside the head of the artists in some of these artist series videos. I break down the lyrics and melodic/harmonic structure of songs in my videos but don't venture into the culture/history/passion of the artists. Very cool.

  • @Leinarth_
    @Leinarth_ 6 років тому +127

    A Linkin Park episode would be awesome!

    • @SlimeyGuitarStrings
      @SlimeyGuitarStrings 6 років тому +5

      Oh man this would be amazing. I was watching Rick Beato's channel recently and he was talking about the suspended 6th chord in Easier to Run. It's what gives it that isolated, yet standing still feeling and is a very unusual chord. The only other song I know of with a similar feeling chord is Bulletproof ... I Wish I Was by Radiohead, and technically that's a dominant 6th. I get the feeling there's more going on in their music than I'm aware of, yet 13 year old me listened to their first couple albums on repeat.

    • @finalscore2983
      @finalscore2983 6 років тому

      For a second, I thought you meaby bulletproof by la roux.
      I do not remember a suspended sixth in la roux's music lol.

    • @SlimeyGuitarStrings
      @SlimeyGuitarStrings 6 років тому

      I think it was this one /watch?v=j-uvwT9zC_A

  • @fabiosousa815
    @fabiosousa815 6 років тому

    Thank you for this channel, you are helping me improve my songwriting. Cheers from Rio de Janeiro!

  • @toddholt1290
    @toddholt1290 6 років тому +3

    Would really like to hear your thoughts on Coheed and Cambria.

  • @jonnyreid7823
    @jonnyreid7823 6 років тому

    By far my favorite episode so far. I laughed a lot, and I learned a lot. Thank you. I look forward to seeing you continue to progress.

  • @CopperWhiskers
    @CopperWhiskers 6 років тому +4

    Is TesseacT something you would do?

  • @UnifiedAdrenaline
    @UnifiedAdrenaline 3 роки тому

    this was good man, really appreciate system of a down as a force. I listened to " the secret power music holds over you", another youtube video a while ago, which confirmed ideas of how I use listening to music. I instated in myself an idea of prioritizing humility, coupled with non idolatry, which kept me from "getting to know creators." This made for a pleasant experience of you portraying some individualism of band members. Great video

  • @martinchamorro5716
    @martinchamorro5716 6 років тому +19

    Great work. A Frank Zappa episode please.

    • @Bodyknowledge77
      @Bodyknowledge77 6 років тому +5

      Martin Chamorro I believe Zappa would have appreciated SOAD

    • @shka-n1t
      @shka-n1t 6 років тому

      @@Bodyknowledge77 Definite influences in SOAD from Uncle Frank.

  • @dantebad
    @dantebad 6 років тому

    Man I love the way you are editing your essays. Awesome!

  • @DoomsdayMongrel13
    @DoomsdayMongrel13 6 років тому +53

    Do Mastodon!!!!

    • @FredNagel
      @FredNagel 6 років тому

      Hooray Asstodon!

    • @shka-n1t
      @shka-n1t 6 років тому

      MASTODON!!!!

  • @davidmunoz8215
    @davidmunoz8215 6 років тому

    The idea about creating an image through your life and art is genius

  • @matts9487
    @matts9487 6 років тому +15

    Could you do Rush?

  • @NoOneReallySpecial
    @NoOneReallySpecial 2 роки тому

    1.) Crazy 2.) Poetic 3.) Political 4.) Melodic. I have seen over 350 bands/artists in concert now (huge ones from Metallica to Kiss to NIN and Ozzy and Slipknot, etc.) and SOAD has legit topped my list of the most fun and chaotic concert/music festival headliner we have ever had. Seeing them at Aftershock Festival just blew us away! Everyone being in sync, us dancing and screaming our heads off, people thinking they were dying, Serge's smile, Darren #metooing any lyrics talking bad about women, and in general it was just too awesome and amazing to ever describe it. Completely blew my mind how amazing it was.

  • @gerardoa9179
    @gerardoa9179 6 років тому +3

    Please do video How Rush Works.

  • @dMASONb3373
    @dMASONb3373 5 років тому +1

    Someone needs to recognize “shame” it’s probably one of there hardest songs. Soad and wu tang clan come together to make something amazing

  • @j.prt.979
    @j.prt.979 5 років тому +4

    I’m a year late to the party but here are my four words:
    1. Innovative
    2. Angry
    3. Political
    4. Lyrical

  • @VictorDrakesjc
    @VictorDrakesjc 6 років тому

    SOAD was one of the first metal bands I truly became a fan of back in the day. @Holistic Songwriting Thanks for the memories!
    A more recent but similarly chaotic band that also loves blending genres is the Aussie band Twelve Foot Ninjas. Dunno if they’ve done enough to merit a video (they’ve done 2 LPs and 2 EPs for now) but they definitely have a unique sound!

  • @cookiequeen5430
    @cookiequeen5430 6 років тому +5

    emotions. all of them.

    • @cookiequeen5430
      @cookiequeen5430 6 років тому

      omg, after watching this video i have to listen to all of soads albums right now. thank you :)

  • @bertustander260
    @bertustander260 6 років тому +1

    Really enjoying seeing you continue to do, and support this series.
    I am excited and hopeful for more; especially hope you'd consider doing an episode on *BLIND GUARDIAN*.

  • @antony6661
    @antony6661 6 років тому +7

    BANANA BANANA BANANA TERRACOTTA, BANANA TERRACOTTA, TERRACOTTA PIE

  • @5plus2eqauls9
    @5plus2eqauls9 6 років тому +1

    9:32 Nope, Daron has a musical credit for every song on the self-titled album; he was actually the sole writer on the majority of the songs. If you're talking about lyrics, then yes Serj wrote the majority of them.

  • @asiakurtalic7223
    @asiakurtalic7223 6 років тому +65

    Red Hot Chili Peppers!!!

  • @hasanashkanani1457
    @hasanashkanani1457 6 років тому +1

    System of a down is the only rock/metal band that has no bad album. All great.

  • @MarioBiron666
    @MarioBiron666 6 років тому +3

    Please make one of Fear Factory

  • @rune288
    @rune288 6 років тому

    Their harmonies are freaking AMAZING

  • @rckstr1123
    @rckstr1123 6 років тому +4

    Please do Green Day! Billie Joe Armstrong's amazing lyrics and catchy riffs, Mike Dirnt's exquisite bass lines, and Tré Cool's crazy fills are all amazing! I'd love to see a deep analysis!!

  • @chrisfloyd4655
    @chrisfloyd4655 6 років тому +2

    1. My
    2. Favorite
    3.Childhood
    4. Band.