System of a Down's Serj Tankian Has Something to Say

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  • Опубліковано 17 лют 2021
  • #SerjTankian speaks with @grahamwire about his life as an activist, the new Truth to Power documentary, new music from his solo band and #SystemofaDown, and more. Watch Truth to Power on Feb. 19: truthtopower.oscilloscope.net/
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 445

  • @ryanmuck
    @ryanmuck 3 роки тому +470

    I'm incredibly impressed with this interviewer. He clearly cares and def did his homework.

    • @evanpaluch6190
      @evanpaluch6190 3 роки тому +28

      Of course it's Graham

    • @DJ_Atonix
      @DJ_Atonix 3 роки тому +19

      Serj likes these type of interviewers

    • @travisnorman
      @travisnorman 3 роки тому +12

      Ah you're new to Graham? Welcome! He's the bee's goddamned knees!

    • @ryanmuck
      @ryanmuck 3 роки тому +1

      @@travisnorman any other interview recommendations from him?

    • @travisnorman
      @travisnorman 3 роки тому +4

      @@ryanmuck His interview with Nergal of Behemoth was really, REALLY good. ua-cam.com/video/Wd37E_AeoCE/v-deo.html

  • @truedude9957
    @truedude9957 3 роки тому +33

    It's so weird how calming Tankian's voice is for such a heavy metal singer

  • @Avliv_Satan
    @Avliv_Satan 3 роки тому +36

    Serj Tankian will from now on be added to my list of genuine people.

  • @gregtheflyingwhale6480
    @gregtheflyingwhale6480 3 роки тому +423

    This interviewer knows how to take interviews. I mean he survived all the interviews with Corey Taylor, this already speaks for him!

    • @matacorpse5762
      @matacorpse5762 3 роки тому +27

      Nevermind Corey. He survived Anselmo twice!

    • @art3mis107
      @art3mis107 3 роки тому +2

      What was so wrong with coreys interview??

    • @Staminist-MMF-80
      @Staminist-MMF-80 3 роки тому +6

      Nah, Corey's a sweetie ;)

    • @matacorpse5762
      @matacorpse5762 3 роки тому +17

      @@art3mis107 he had a collapsed lung! He was so looking forward to meeting corey but he was in soooo much pain.

    • @art3mis107
      @art3mis107 3 роки тому +5

      @@matacorpse5762 oh damn, didnt know

  • @flowertheone
    @flowertheone 3 роки тому +86

    serj’s smile makes me immediately smile, regardless.

  • @LockerLovesYellow
    @LockerLovesYellow 3 роки тому +164

    Let's gooooo Serj Tankian on Loudwire

  • @missmaynard2310
    @missmaynard2310 3 роки тому +41

    Seeing Serj Light Up At The Depth Of Graham’s Questions Is Awesome, I Can Only Imagine How Much Time Went Into Preparing To Interview Such A Passionate Artist As Serj.

    • @BrokeAtBestMusic
      @BrokeAtBestMusic 3 роки тому +1

      He crushed it. I would've crumbled.
      "Hi, I like cheese, do you?" lol

    • @Ebiru2387
      @Ebiru2387 3 роки тому +2

      @@BrokeAtBestMusic What a splendid pie! Pizza Pizza Pie!

  • @surfingkiwi828
    @surfingkiwi828 3 роки тому +49

    serj tankian, mikael akerfeldt, and joe duplantier all talk really well-mannered and elegantly, but on stage they turn into monsters, i love it

  • @anjoLas
    @anjoLas 3 роки тому +185

    this guy only cries when angels deserve to.... DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE

    • @earlninoagustin8176
      @earlninoagustin8176 3 роки тому +13

      God damnit it reminds me of that one rage meme. Where serj's face being really drawn very poorly and made me laugh. Damn it.

    • @anjoLas
      @anjoLas 3 роки тому +2

      @@earlninoagustin8176 LMAO

    • @jfietz3299
      @jfietz3299 3 роки тому +3

      YOU WANTED TO

    • @miriaborgess
      @miriaborgess 3 роки тому +1

      😂

  • @enigma1247
    @enigma1247 3 роки тому +71

    Graham has evolved to be one of the best artist interviewer/journalist in the gane EVER. He has gotten so good at every aspect of his job.

  • @Mthom95
    @Mthom95 3 роки тому +336

    Do I see a serj wikipedia fact or fiction?

  • @WickedlNl
    @WickedlNl 3 роки тому +277

    When I have something to say its usually about 2 minutes.

    • @iranianpsycho4926
      @iranianpsycho4926 3 роки тому +3

      Yea 😂😂😂

    • @patrickreichert1442
      @patrickreichert1442 3 роки тому +1

      😂 but you are not a rockstar so there’s that. Excellent comment tho so true

    • @feedelstick4670
      @feedelstick4670 3 роки тому +3

      @@patrickreichert1442 Well it's really not about being a rockstar or not, and more about the context itself

  • @queenofdespair9815
    @queenofdespair9815 3 роки тому +7

    Serj is so sweet 😭 I feel like it would be awesome to have a casual conversation with him!

  • @drummessiah88
    @drummessiah88 3 роки тому +8

    Can we all acknowledge how much Graham has blossomed as an interviwer? It's amazing looking back at past interviews, and seeing him now and how much he's progressed.
    Graham. Cheers to you Sir.

  • @Obssy
    @Obssy 3 роки тому +9

    When Serj smiles it warms my heart!

  • @RowdyYates12
    @RowdyYates12 3 роки тому +33

    Ghram is always on top of interviews with musicians. Easily one of the best to do it. Some stand out favorites, Ville Valo, John 5, Tobias forge & many many others. Now this. Such a raw and real conversation with two great people showing respect. Serj is the man!!

  • @munayamaru8808
    @munayamaru8808 3 роки тому +36

    Serj honestly has been a voice of our generation if we think about it when it comes with music wise. System of a Down has been around since mid 90s and became huge in the 2000’s with their sound that no one has done before and their lyrics. Thank you serj and of course the rest of SOAD 🤘
    Been a fan since ‘05

    • @mrspaghetti8147
      @mrspaghetti8147 3 роки тому

      Well, Mindless Self Indulgence comes close, or if not are better

  • @armp1287
    @armp1287 3 роки тому +179

    I have a lot of respect for serj every time he talks, he talks truth

  • @thetroubledmonk
    @thetroubledmonk 3 роки тому +7

    The amount of times that Serj says "Good question" is absolute proof that this interviewer respects those he interviews. Great interview, well done on both sides.

  • @zombielove981
    @zombielove981 3 роки тому +51

    On the point of trusting information I'd like to add that everyone has a political bias and some verified sources are just propaganda for wealthy powerful people, so pay attention to a variety of sources from all political spectrums. Conservatives, liberals, moderates, libertarians, anarchist, get as many view points as possible because it will give you a better understanding of the issues and the arguments.

  • @davidnissim589
    @davidnissim589 3 роки тому +3

    I did NOT expect Serj to sound like that. He's rather soft-spoken when he's not singing.

  • @metallersai
    @metallersai 3 роки тому +11

    Graham's question's sensibility often extends beyond an excited fanboy queries

  • @qwertybymushroomhead2360
    @qwertybymushroomhead2360 3 роки тому +15

    His singing voice is awesome, His talking voice sounds like a Text to Speech Robot

    • @benclimo461
      @benclimo461 3 роки тому

      Tbh his microphone is pretty bad

  • @Arctic_Funkeyes505
    @Arctic_Funkeyes505 3 роки тому +16

    Been so long since I've seen him, but he makes it seem as if he's always there when he finally does show himself

  • @crystalsmith9580
    @crystalsmith9580 3 роки тому +19

    I’m sorry to all the other commenters but SOAD is over. And that’s okay. Serj is doing so much good with his career, and the other former members of SOAD are doing awesome things as well. The freedom from being in the band truly seems to be good for all four of them- I mean, they broke up for a reason. Serj’s solo projects and his activism really inspired me in my own life and I’m very grateful for that.

    • @metalhead6783
      @metalhead6783 3 роки тому +5

      They never officially broke up though. They have been playing live all this time.

    • @metalhead6783
      @metalhead6783 3 роки тому +5

      I mean i'm completely fine with them just playing live sometimes and then doing their own stuff too.

    • @jeeither
      @jeeither 3 роки тому +4

      @@metalhead6783 same, I could do without new music if I got the chance to see them live again.

    • @freezedriedzombi8242
      @freezedriedzombi8242 3 роки тому +3

      Don’t say that. No band will ever be “over” just simply not making music anymore or whatever. Especially Soad’s music will live forever and their music speaks louder now more than ever

  • @JO3B1Shinobi
    @JO3B1Shinobi 3 роки тому +2

    This is the best serj interview I've ever seen. Those questions were amazing, Graham!

  • @87mitchb
    @87mitchb 3 роки тому +13

    Wired were the eyes of a horse on a jet pilot,One that smiled when he flew over the bay.

  • @parkerkieswetter9027
    @parkerkieswetter9027 3 роки тому +63

    Let's get daron on here

    • @thebananaman2003
      @thebananaman2003 3 роки тому +3

      100% agree

    • @thebananaman2003
      @thebananaman2003 3 роки тому +8

      He might try to bring him here when he release his next DMSOB album (which i hope comes soon)

    • @zaynekvam9404
      @zaynekvam9404 3 роки тому +4

      this just doesn't seem like something he'd do. I love to see it though

    • @thebananaman2003
      @thebananaman2003 3 роки тому +7

      @@zaynekvam9404 sadly i think you are right tho. Even tho daron did alot for system i think hes a little underrated sadly.

    • @abdogemi8510
      @abdogemi8510 3 роки тому +7

      Fellatio?

  • @jiricevela3822
    @jiricevela3822 3 роки тому +1

    This was really soothing... Thanks for the interview.

  • @ambycakes
    @ambycakes 3 роки тому +16

    Finally Loudwire is feeling how it should again

  • @blackusniggus6249
    @blackusniggus6249 3 роки тому +2

    I love seeing Serj soo happy.

  • @justinhawker8941
    @justinhawker8941 3 роки тому +1

    Serj is a very down to earth and fantastic human being. Great interview to listen to

  • @dorisjohnson6104
    @dorisjohnson6104 3 роки тому +2

    harakiri is serjs best song dare i say up there net to some of soad's best songs and im totally diggin his new stuff.His solo work, scars, of and system these men just continue to write top notch great music. Thank you serj, daron, shavo, and john.

  • @thejohnnyyumaexperience6212
    @thejohnnyyumaexperience6212 2 роки тому

    I love your music serj And what you stand for God bless you I' am A KWATSAN NATIVE American From Winterhaven CA God bless

  • @gardenboydon
    @gardenboydon 3 роки тому

    Fantastic interview and video loudwire!

  • @NaomiBee100
    @NaomiBee100 3 роки тому +1

    Just echoing comments congratulating Graham for his skill in researching & conducting this interview. Handled with absolute grace, excellent job ❤

  • @sandrawatson725
    @sandrawatson725 3 роки тому +1

    Love Serj’s work so much 🖤

  • @sharrer224422
    @sharrer224422 3 роки тому +1

    As we expected great interview graham.

  • @levischorpioen
    @levischorpioen 3 роки тому +2

    I love that Graham isn't afraid or ashamed to let the artists he interviews know what their work means to him personally. The best interviewers walk that fine line between fan and reporter. We need more humanity like that by public figures in general.

  • @Nevermore1816
    @Nevermore1816 3 роки тому

    Love the Lament configuration on the shelf!

  • @myballsitch2060
    @myballsitch2060 3 роки тому +1

    his smile makes me so happy man

  • @Strange-the-skeleton
    @Strange-the-skeleton 3 роки тому +32

    Serj!!!!

  • @eyeln9ne696
    @eyeln9ne696 3 роки тому +3

    I'm so jealous. Soad and his solo work have been one of the biggest influences that have made me the man I am today. I'm forever grateful for the inspiration that pushed me into becoming a metal guitarist and drummer!

  • @jumpingSpiders
    @jumpingSpiders 3 роки тому +2

    Serj reminds me of my grandpa RIP god have mercy on him

  • @eucalipto9724
    @eucalipto9724 3 роки тому

    awesome music serj, thank you very much! love the music, love the message! gives me hope

  • @thepluggy1
    @thepluggy1 3 роки тому +1

    Props to Graham for the excellent questions, very good interview.

  • @l8sk8r86
    @l8sk8r86 3 роки тому

    Brilliant content- sharing!

  • @DJcyberslash
    @DJcyberslash 3 роки тому +2

    We love Serj

  • @dalwingreen1986
    @dalwingreen1986 3 роки тому +1

    Love this !

  • @jakeburton4802
    @jakeburton4802 3 роки тому +65

    Honestly, the only thing i was expecting of this video was for Serj to say SOAD was getting back together and releasing a new album.

    • @droopy_xc_tx7973
      @droopy_xc_tx7973 3 роки тому +5

      Never happening fool

    • @bandmember8720
      @bandmember8720 3 роки тому +1

      Never happening fool

    • @JustMe-cl6fj
      @JustMe-cl6fj 3 роки тому +3

      Well damn...I came here to say the same thing "never guna happen" but wasn't guna be a dick about it...calling someone a "fool" just because they want something to happen (no matter how unlikely) is uncalled for...would be cool but at this point I'd rather remember them as the amazing band they where then show up to an epic fail...take all the people who are wishing for a pantera reunion (well tribute would be the more respectful thing to call it) watch phil and the illegals do there "a vulgar display of pantera" on the slayer retirement tour...fucking horrible... imagine going to that to remember dime and vinny just to be smacked by that atrocity... system of a down was definitely amazing but let them go out on top that's all I mean

    • @larsrau4706
      @larsrau4706 3 роки тому +1

      @@JustMe-cl6fj fool....jk

    • @rhythmmmmm.
      @rhythmmmmm. 3 роки тому +1

      @@JustMe-cl6fj I mean, they did release material less than a year ago. They literally DID get back together. Nothing is saying that can't happen again.

  • @archonia87
    @archonia87 3 роки тому

    You know this is the first interview ive seen of serj and i never did picture him being a so humble and so lax kind of human its truly nice to know that growing up i made a great decision listening to him as well as soad

  • @bobbysimpson5540
    @bobbysimpson5540 3 роки тому +2

    Great interview. We need many more Serj's in the world. Interviewer was awesome not asking any DUMB questions.

  • @profoundwanderer1441
    @profoundwanderer1441 3 роки тому

    Best concert i've ever been to.
    SOAD with Mars Volta opening.

  • @MrGoosebumps
    @MrGoosebumps 3 роки тому +2

    Graham I just love how you do your job! You as well are an artist mate... Serj is always great as well. Great interview. Cheers!

  • @thearbiter3
    @thearbiter3 3 роки тому

    Great interview great questions

  • @martinkorn2668
    @martinkorn2668 3 роки тому +27

    I was so young when the song choop suey came out

  • @hxd3620
    @hxd3620 3 роки тому

    Very good and articulate questions, well done mr. Interviewer

  • @tylerdurden8849
    @tylerdurden8849 3 роки тому

    awesome interview!

  • @GinaGodfrey
    @GinaGodfrey 3 роки тому

    Really great interview 🖤

  • @LautaroGalanCid
    @LautaroGalanCid 3 роки тому

    Great job again, Graham, you really know how to conduct the interview. Please bring Daron next?

  • @leonardomattarmonteiro2824
    @leonardomattarmonteiro2824 3 роки тому +20

    LOUDWIRE = THE GREATEST EXTREME MUSIC Mag ✊🏼
    SENSEI SERJ TANKIAN = A VOICE for all the VOICELESS ✊🏼✨🌎🏴

  • @calcreatesthings
    @calcreatesthings 3 роки тому

    Great interview!

  • @gypsysoul5172
    @gypsysoul5172 3 роки тому +1

    I remember when I went to see them perform late October in 2001. A little over a month that 9/11 happened. Everything at that time seemed so "unsure" since the attack on our America. I actually got backstage with my sister and girlfriend of ours. It was an awesome time and I found him to be so intelligent with alot of depth. We shared alot of the same world views. I'll never forget meeting him and the other cool band mates. His activism shows how truly passionate he is to the injustices that has happened and IS happening in this world. I was never offended when he said he believed that there may have been more to the attack on 9/11. I'll leave it at that. We need more people like him in this world. Genuine, passionate, truthful, and outspoken.

  • @greyrustv
    @greyrustv 3 роки тому +33

    Нихрена не понимаю, но безумно рад увидеть Сержа!!!

    • @martinkorn2668
      @martinkorn2668 3 роки тому +2

      Engl.
      Pls.

    • @boriska8730
      @boriska8730 3 роки тому +2

      @@martinkorn2668 He is don't understand anything, but glad to see Serj.

    • @martinkorn2668
      @martinkorn2668 3 роки тому

      @@boriska8730 aha thx.;-)

  • @HigzyTeflon
    @HigzyTeflon 3 роки тому +1

    Best content ever uploaded by Loudwire, imo... and there have been some truly great ones, so that's saying a lot.

  • @arengray1837
    @arengray1837 3 роки тому +1

    I love serj. Such a good dude.

  • @veenoir1991
    @veenoir1991 3 роки тому +6

    I wish i had this footage of Serj to show elders around me when i was a kid. Not even the events necessarily, but just him and his intelligence, views on the world, self and being aware. Even his mannerism and how he speaks.

  • @gorehure2944
    @gorehure2944 3 роки тому

    Very great interview

  • @zombiehunter767
    @zombiehunter767 3 роки тому +2

    Serj is literally one of the coolest people in my opinion. I would like to meet him some day I really like system of a down it really is such a damn shame that the band doesn't see eye to eye with the future of soad it kinda reminds me of the disastrous break up of oasis. despite a break up I still listen to oasis and I haven't heard soad in like a long time anyways good day cya

  • @luccalambert9869
    @luccalambert9869 3 роки тому +1

    serj is so respectful

  • @alexmallory1213
    @alexmallory1213 3 роки тому

    Great interview.

  • @elipagnani4553
    @elipagnani4553 3 роки тому

    graham well done chap! Serj thank you!

  • @donovandoyal1125
    @donovandoyal1125 3 роки тому

    Drop an album dawg

  • @laylay_9979
    @laylay_9979 3 роки тому +4

    We demand a Serj Fact or Fiction!

  • @BigHappySmileyFace
    @BigHappySmileyFace 3 роки тому

    Great interview Graham.

  • @BrownstoneTech
    @BrownstoneTech 3 роки тому

    This interviewer is amazing! Really great questions!
    And go watch Truth to Power! Amazing view into Serj's career.

  • @damfeller6978
    @damfeller6978 3 роки тому

    Lord Serj, grace us with your wisdom.

  • @MrOmgq
    @MrOmgq 3 роки тому +2

    as far as I am concerned you create musical magic.. ahead of your times.

  • @alexandergonzalez9375
    @alexandergonzalez9375 3 роки тому +26

    We want SOAD back

    • @droopy_xc_tx7973
      @droopy_xc_tx7973 3 роки тому +3

      Never

    • @xxrandom_userxx9994
      @xxrandom_userxx9994 3 роки тому

      Sorry but it's never happening

    • @FlyingV555
      @FlyingV555 3 роки тому

      @@xxrandom_userxx9994 I’ve convinced myself it’s never happening

    • @JPX64Channel
      @JPX64Channel 3 роки тому

      The elasticity record is a clear sign of "sorry we didnt make it"

    • @BrokeAtBestMusic
      @BrokeAtBestMusic 3 роки тому

      I made a song called Bazooka, inspired by them. It's like a dollar store version, but check it out!

  • @siontaylewis1225
    @siontaylewis1225 3 роки тому +2

    Everyone on here thinking they were getting back together n at, it's been said several times, the direction they want to go is why they haven't gotten back. THIS topic, is more important to THEM, THEIR passion, in what actually brings them (SOAD) together. I much prefer this insight, because it's what inspires them to be vocal about change, oppression, hypocrisy, the bs, in their art.

  • @karensmithsmith1688
    @karensmithsmith1688 3 роки тому

    Our planet holds everything. We need to respect it .we must change our ways of living .Thank you for your songs And your values.❤️

    • @drewjohnson4794
      @drewjohnson4794 2 роки тому

      Everyone respects it except those in China. China is the biggest threat to mankind and nobody cares. Everyone's Brainwashed.

  • @vinvanthetincan8924
    @vinvanthetincan8924 3 роки тому +5

    Ayeeeeeeeee 🤘🏻

  • @user-yc8xb2iz9w
    @user-yc8xb2iz9w 3 роки тому

    most underrated interview ever

  • @SteveHatzman
    @SteveHatzman 3 роки тому

    I can’t seem to find where to watch the Truth to Power doc. Anyone know?

  • @shanethepain1000
    @shanethepain1000 3 роки тому +1

    Graham - Serj Have a Wonderful day !
    Words of wisdom ! ! !
    💚👍 😉 💙
    Aaaaaahhhh . . .
    I'm not worthy ! ! !
    😆😆😆

  • @jamesgale9859
    @jamesgale9859 3 роки тому +1

    What a wholesome guy

  • @Flame-Bright-Cheer
    @Flame-Bright-Cheer 3 роки тому +1

    What an extremely Pleasant intelligent MAN......I'm HÊĻĹÅ inspired!
    I'm glad System of a Down that is making meusic again🤘

  • @grommike3726
    @grommike3726 3 роки тому +1

    Seeing Serj react in the first minute tells a lot.

  • @ColinSPeck
    @ColinSPeck 3 роки тому

    What a gem

  • @prashantsarkar821
    @prashantsarkar821 3 роки тому +8

    As soon as I saw that Serj has something to say, I literally dropped everything to listen. He is such a great person and everything he says is the absolute truth. We need more people like him.

  • @Zonum420
    @Zonum420 3 роки тому +9

    Kind of hard to take this interview seriously considering he has a gardener. "Should I tell him to stop?" LOL

    • @jetboy_
      @jetboy_ 3 роки тому +2

      you expect a revolutionary to prune his own hedges?! AIN'T GOT THE TIME, there's a world that needs savin' out there somewhere! lol

    • @Zonum420
      @Zonum420 3 роки тому +2

      @@jetboy_ virtue signaling is a hell of a drug. ;)

    • @gabekortez4062
      @gabekortez4062 3 роки тому +3

      He's putting money in a gardener's pocket.

    • @Zonum420
      @Zonum420 3 роки тому

      @@gabekortez4062 I hear ya, it is just ironic. I find it amusing.

    • @rebelguy9487
      @rebelguy9487 2 роки тому

      I think S M would like to speak to the manager......lol

  • @mdaddy775
    @mdaddy775 3 роки тому

    The hardest rockers are always the nicest guys!

  • @miriaborgess
    @miriaborgess 3 роки тому

  • @albertvartanijn6063
    @albertvartanijn6063 3 роки тому

    Man who not lies most respected man on earth

  • @ericstarin8195
    @ericstarin8195 3 роки тому

    Love that guy!

  • @amazing-amazos1052
    @amazing-amazos1052 3 роки тому +3

    serj tankian always has something to say so i love the title

  • @RichEmbury
    @RichEmbury 3 роки тому +3

    If it wasn't for SOAD and Serj. I never would have known about the genocide in Armenia. It's super important for those with the power of many followers and fans to speak up about injustices to help school those who aren't aware.

    • @drewjohnson4794
      @drewjohnson4794 2 роки тому

      And those in America love the young turks when in reality most leftists are terrorists.

  • @nyctransmutationcircle.4766
    @nyctransmutationcircle.4766 3 роки тому

    Katah Dynastao. You guys rock !!!

  • @faku6900
    @faku6900 3 роки тому

    I'm not lateeee

  • @Ebiru2387
    @Ebiru2387 3 роки тому

    Graham is a legit badass interviewer!