System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. (REACTION/DISCUSSION!!) PART 2
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2019
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The reason it seems disjointed is because its supposed to represent upper and lower classes in wartime. The lower class has a chaotic time during war where the upper class profits and grooves during times of war. Hence the lyrics
Damn never realized this before
Nice work dude.
@@whatthehell8195 bravo
funny thing is, some years ago or a year ago, a remix was made with the chorus, for EDM.
Thank you! That's the whole idea
The "LA LALALALALALALALAAAA" represents the flippancy of the upper class as they whistle a tune while the lower classes die in the desert.
Or them putting their finger in their fingers in their eyes and not listening
@@wilfrido1lora I like that
Fair play to Ryan for persevering with all these different styles. He knows what he likes, but he's still going 🤣. Na seriously though, that's the epitome of not being ignorant; even if you don't like something, you're still aware of it. Good on ya ✊
The prechorus/ chorus suck you in like a groovy party we all get behind...Then BAM, this is the hardcore truth and chaos of war. The abrupt changes aren't just musical transitions, but a statement. I love when artists are multi leveled. One of my favorite examples is the fast machine gun riff in Metallica's ONE. Awesome channel...can you revisit Slayer? Angel of Death.
The higher vocals are Daron singing, the deeper vocals are Serj
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Was looking for this reply so I didn't repeat it. Thanks for the piggyback. :)
Actually, in the verses it's both Serj
the chorus is all done by serj in the studio
@@bimanairman you can literally see Daron singing in the music video and live performances
Hey guys,
There’s two singers if you couldn’t pick it
Serj Tankian is the lower, operatic voice
Daron Malakian is the higher and screechier voice, and also guitarist
anthonypokorny41 I was gonna say 2 singers. They need to watch the video
two singers but only one of them can actually sing
Daron's added vocals are pretty much the main reason I could never get into SoaD.
Funny how we all have such different opinions, i like Daron's voice much much more (only when he sings tho, i like Serj's screams a lot more)
@@TiempoNegro My biggest problem with Daron is he sounds like a backstreet boy/mixed with those 3 little blond kids in the late 90's i can't even think of their names right now.
"I applaud you for trying to be a free thinker."
I instantly thought.. Freethinkers are dangerous. 🤘
MIIIIIIIIND
EXACTLY my first thought.
Without free thinkers, we'd still be in the woods, wiping out butts with leaves & suffering the weather
Respect for George for at least giving this song a second try. He actually got glimpse of the raw insane beauty of this sarcastic parodying take on War and War profeteering.
That was disjointed? Then "SUGAR" definately isn't for you guys😅 go Check it out 🤘
Sugar is really straight forward compared to BYOB. BYOB has some serious change ups.
Right lol That first album deserves as much love as Sugar gets. I wish they would react to the entire first album tbh. The way they incorporated Armenian roots into that heavy of an album is so unique.
What about bounce? or jet pilot.
@@snacpopit took me forever to like pilot, bounce is so good tho but we dont want to scare them away from soad lol I feel like after byob they need something like Atwa or streamline
sugar is sonically even, darker, warmer
System of a Down was definitely an acquired taste for me. I didn’t originally like their Toxicity album when I first heard it, but now it’s one of my favorite albums of all time.
System of a Down is definitely a band whose music requires repeated listening for some people to really get into their sound.
I couldn't stand SOAD for a long time. Absolutely hated them. Then randomly 1 summer I kind of just 'got it'
Yeah I didn’t get them till I saw them live. Deftones opened for them and I really only went for them. But then System came on and it finally clicked to me how great they are.
My friend basically forced me to listen to them most of the night while playing games. Eventually I came around to it, and they are one of my favorites now.
Definitely an acquired taste.
Toxicity is pretty killer. Nothing else they’ve done has ever captured that for me though. Sadly not even close. And Daron is just awful. Amazing syncopation to his guitar style but he thinks he’s a phenomenal guitar player or something and the guy sounds like ass when he sings. Ruins a lot of SOAD for me
That's strange, to me system of a down was a first listen, instant like. they have a way of gravitating you to their music it's just so uniquely good and catchy, original.
George totally hit the nail on the head with this song in every way. Excellent analysis and interpretation man. I’ve been listening to this song since the day it was released and you picked up on things I didn’t. I really enjoyed this video. George is probably the most open minded and free thinking music listener I have ever come across on UA-cam. Really appreciate your open mindedness, it’s a huge reason this channel is so successful
It's hard to simplify SOAD lyrics and songs, but... This is how I would sum up the contrast in sound and lyrics...
Chaotic/Loud Vocals: Lower Class reaction to war and what it causes.
Smooth/Settled Vocals: Upper Class ignorance and reaction to war and what it causes.
The biggest lyric being, "why do they always send the poor?" Insinuating (correctly) that the rich always send the poor and less fortunate to go fight their (upper class) wars. So, while the poor are sacrificing or risking their lives, the rich live it up and act ignorantly and without a care to the results of war.
Keep in mind this made during, and heavily influenced by the Iraq war during the 2000's.
Especially in a post-9/11 atmosphere of the early/mid 2000s, we had wars with literally any middle eastern country we could. And then we had soad wrapping up their studio career with the two most intensely deep albums of their career.
Question! Must Do!
Yes! Always been one of my top SOAD songs.
My favorite
MUST!!!
Yes!
I knew u guys would blow up I’ve subscribed since between 60-100k subs and now u guys about to hit a million this is great!
This why y’all my favorite reaction/ review channel. Ya always give credit where credit is due whether the song is your cup or tea or not. Keep being real ✊🏼
You two listening to this song is like throwing two cheetahs into a tar pit and saying "run". This is a tough song and SOAD were definitely "different". I liked your breakdown especially talking about the sarcasm, but it's also a very angry song and they are expressing the insanity of war and politics with insane chord and tempo changes and screams. It takes one hell of a tight and talented band to play this and to write something this manic and different. This is definitely "art". Brutal art.
I don't think it's that tough, it got tons of radio play and it has hundreds of millions of views on youtube so there's definitely some casual appeal. There's actually some extreme metal they've listened to that I would say are harder listens.
Brutal art, dead on in two words
Their guitarist / co-vocalist is a big Slayer fan, and he blends Slayer's fast and aggressive guitar playing style with more exotic/foreign influences that are likely linked to the bands Armenian background. The other vocalist, Serj, is much more of an operatic vocalist. Both are very political and anti-war. They're very vocal about the Armenian genocide.
The name, System of a Down, comes from the Ottoman (now Turkey) genocide mentioned by Jesse. On their first album the song P.L.U.C.K is all about the genocide. FYI, PLUCK stands for Politically Lying, Unholy, Cowardly Killers. Such a good band.
Daron is also a huge egotistical piece of shit
Jesse Lapham Very vocal about an event that never happened
Yavuz Erol People will believe what they want to believe.. or what they've been taught to believe. That's true for both sides.
I respect your opinions, but these guys knew exactly what they were doing.
Decades ago. Timeless.
One of my all-time favorite bands.
They'll be talked about for a long time.
Mezmerize is probably one of the most amazing albums I've heard. Once you get into their sound, style, or whatever you want to call it, you can't stop listening to them. From the lyrics to the music, System Of A Down is incredibly talented. Especially Serj. His vocals are so original and his lyricism is amazing and meaningful.
The guy screaming isn’t Serg.... it’s the guitarist who is also the background singer
Serg also screams
drumboarder1 not like a banshee my friend
I take that back , I just listened to Peephole & CUBErt lol your right
Darts !
also, he's awful and is a leading factor to soad losing popularity over each successive album
The genius of SOAD can not be overstated. This song was a single that got a ton of radio play. Who has ever sounded like that on the airwaves? They were one of a kind. Brilliant song writers too. Not a bad album in their short and influential career.
This is war pigs updated. It is about a media war so the music reflects it like you say. I am with you as I always find soad easier to admire than like
I'm really loving this new format. Keep it up,guys!
Lost in hollywood would be your jam. Good reaction guys
I'm glad you guys are revisiting System of a Down. I hope this one doesn't discourage you from heading back to them soon.
Many of their messages are still relevant today and are jams. One of my favorites is Atwa.
I definitely think Toxicity would be the easiest album to get into it’s just straight heavy jams also Hypnotize
You know you liked it Ryan. Don't fight the feeling haha. George: The way you interpret lyrics is pretty amazing to be honest.
Thank you so much for this, I've been waiting since your review of aerials and couldn't understand the long break since you guys liked the previous song so much. Please don't let it go as long until the next one, I think SOAD has a lot of songs you'd like even if this one wasn't your jam! ✌️
I've heard some of their older songs on the radio but didn't know a thing about them. This is the song that got my attention. I think the calm, groovy part was America promising freedom to middle eastern countries and the heavier, frantic parts is the destruction we leave behind.
This!
No.
@@Objectified why do you say that?
@@Objectified Plz do explain, enlightened one.
I believe the groove portion had more to do with the US coercing other countries to get involved by promising certain things then it transitions to the more wild parts where everything went awry and led to far more damaging consequences. This can be interpreted many ways as is the style of SOAD but it's clear that the perpetrator of such events was inclined to have as many join them as possible.
Since you guys are 'Lost in Vegas', you should react to and review 'Lost in Hollywood' by System of a Down.
Lonely day too.
You guys have the better, more put together reactions out there. Entertaining, the way you speak makes people care about your opinions. Great job!
Great to hear you giving it more listens George! I find it extremely rewarding to give songs that you at first have a hard time with due to their complexity and getting another listens to sunk it all in, afterwards these are usually the songs that holds up the best. Cathcy songs are always nice to listen to, but they usually lack the depth and creativity that keeps you coming back to it every year.
Then System of a Down is a of course a very special band with these CRAZY transistions that you can't believe they are doing, but they are really incredible tbh. I also had a hard time with both this and Cigaro was released with Mezmerize but it's now one of my favourite albums ever together with Toxicity which I still think is their best album.
Part of systems appeal is those abrupt transitions. Catches you off guard. You guys actually got me into JID which I find similar. Even if it’s a different genre he has those abrupt flow changes which I love. Keep up the great content!
They got me into JID too.
Same for me r.e JID, and I agree
I enjoyed the song. I totally respect ya'lls opinion. Been watching you guys forever. Smashed that like button
Yess boys! More system pls! Your reaction was HILARIOUS! :D
Amazing interpretation, definitely a great review guys :D
There are two vocalists. The operatic singer is Serj, who is the main vocalist. The high pitch screams are from Daron, the guitarist. They also do harmonies like on the chorus of this song.
Although I've never seen anything about it, I have to feel the "disjointed" nature of the verses and chorus are to symbolize peace and war.
Kyle Motty seems more about talking about people having a good time as a result of the economies from war. While war is going on and people are dying, the people at home have no worries as a result.
Took the words right out of my mouth. Good catch.
@@craighanley4093 I do agree with your analysis of the words. I was talking about the music itself.
I think it represents more the classes during war. The lower class experiences chaos where the upper class and political class profit and groove during war time
Kyle Motty you are very close... Think a little deeper and remember you've been MEZMO-RIZED🐙
Those switch ups are epic imo. A true rock ear can appreciate. Great channel guys!
Love your work guys, Mesmerize/Hypnotize are better listening as a complete work. It's funny how early on in the channel you were saying you don't understand people saying you need to listen to these songs a few times to really like them and now there's been a few songs your re-listening to figure them out.
Love that you guys gave this song a chance; it’s definitely an acquired taste respectively to the rest
Of their music as well. SOAD isn’t for everybody but they’re talented AF and I respect the reactions and discussion on this.
Duuuuuude George I do the exact same thing with music.
Also loved the analysis. You guys should check out Hypnotize
Great production guys. Love it
Good shit guys, George laid it out so well in this one! Much love guys keep on being the best music journey on UA-cam!
One thing I love about their music (as with much the music I love) is the music tells a story, just as I the lyrics do. The changes are abrupt for a reason, contrasting different sides of a war, those who experience the chaos and he'll, those who hold power and reign, and those who continue about unaffected from a distance having "a good time" without a care, pretending to care but doing nothing
THE MARS VOLTA.........do it up guys. They're just about to come back too.
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It super interesting to see how you guys react to this. Im 23 ive went most of my life knowing this song and jamming the hell out of this song and a lot of other system of the down songs. But good video. I love all your music reactions.
THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: CROSSING THE RUBICON. Love your vids!!! Great analysis. Enjoy watching you guys get out of your comfort zone with new music.
i love soad because of the quick switch ups from the rythm they so many incredible songs i hope you guys are up for some more songs to listen to
System is a band that blends a lot of sounds from a lot of different music, from Slayer to Dead Kennedy’s to Frank Zappa. they are a truly unique band.
I think Serj borrows a lot from Jello Biafra.
God I want you guys to do a System marathon so bad now! One of my all time favorites and you guys kill every vid!🤘🏾
Chop suey! Gotta be the next one you listen to!
Awesome commentary as always guys! I love how you are progressing into rock and metal and developing your taste for this kind of music.
How about checking out Baroness next?
A Horse Called Golgotha is a killer song!
One thing to keep in mind with this song is that it was the first full song on the first of a pair of albums. It is basically a mission statement for what the band was bringing this time. It's disjointed, swinging suddenly from melodic to unrelenting aggression, and don't expect the rest of the experience to be any different. You never know what to expect, or when to expect it.
Yes- roundabout
Queens of the Stone Age- song for the dead
You've got awesome taste
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Guys, the reason I LOVE your channel is because I believe EVERY review is HONEST. I thought ya'll would really like this one. I was pretty surprised of the reaction but I always enjoy your takes whether I agree or disagree. System of a Down is DEFINITELY not for everyone even if they have some catchy hooks...........they are "out there". I happen to love it. But that's just me. Love the channel. Love the honesty. It's all love.
Loving this new format guys. 2 videos for you for more revenue and 2 videos for us too... Win win 🔥
Please watch the official video! The visual with help give you an "explanation" of lyrics.✊
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You gotta do parkway drive - the void!
Just saw them in concert and dayum were they amazing!! Loving this channel and your reactions, they are pure
Long time subscriber, first time commenter. Keep up the great videos!
I’d love to see you guys react to some more prog stuff. Anything from Protest the Hero, Fall of Troy, or Every Time I Die would be fun to watch.
I had the same exact reaction as George when i firts listen to that songs back in the days. I clearly remember, what the f*/k is going on, then that groove is hot and i have to relisten to process that shit.
SOAD are definitely not afraid to get creating and try some weird shit. Listen to Cigaro. Not on the channel though. Its just so weird, off the same album as well. Would recommend the vocalists solo song: Empty Walls though. Serj Tankian - Empty Walls
Banana Banana Banana Banana terracotta, banana teracotta, terracotta pie 😂 also extremely weird
@@jacobchase5364 beat the meat, treat the feet
@@jacobchase5364 vicinity of obsenity in your eye!
I second Cigaro!
It's not a crime to not enjoy something. Thanks for giving it a go and I'm glad you took the time to understand it and look into the lyrics and meaning. I appreciate the effort.
This band actually causes you to Look at the World in different Points of View.
That's Why they are so Awesome... I enjoy their Influences, from Time to Time...
Nothing short of Amazing.... Free Thinkers, Indeed!!!!
Love your break down of this song. B.Y.O.B stylisticly=early metalica+queen+black flag.
Interesting. I can see that...
Hi, i'm new to the channel, i really like your reactions to metal and rock, and if i can make so me suggestions
Angra -Angels and demons
Accept - teutonic terror
Dio - the last in line
Megadeth - she wolf, trust, heacrusher
Pantera- 5 minutes alone, floods, cementery gates
Testament - return to serenity
Rush- roll the bones, the trees
This is the reaction I didn't know I needed. Love how they didn't know what to say at first 😆. Exactly how I felt the first time I heard it. The message is important but it gets lost for most. I processed it & learned to love it but it took me a bit.
Love your channel
“It’s not about liking the song it’s about sending a message..”
(Alien weaponry - kai tangata) some new metal. Not English but really fun for reacting!!! Trust me
Nice analysis, Georgey boy 😎👍
I LOVE this song. Most songs I know very quickly if I really like the song. This song took me a few times to get into, but man, it just gets to me. One of my favorite workout songs.
With System of a Down you have to listen to the entire album in order to understand or appreciate their style
Not really
Their albums are perfection
Man i'm still waiting for you guys to react to Opeth - Burden
My man, they need to experience Mikael's vocal range. Burden is incredible.
I’m liking these two part section series format!
I dig the new format, boys! Even if the reaction half gets demonitized, y'all still gettin value. I think you might be able to trick the YT game a little, if y'all can guarantee 20mins of content per song, edit the reviews to be the longer ones, specifically more than 10mins, so y'all can optimize that ad revenue. Correct me if I'm off base, but I've seen several content creators offhandedly mention that 10mins is the goal.
System's songs are so diverse, you could do an entire album reaction and get something new in each track. I think it would be interesting to see.
I think Ryan would get into some groove metal. Something like "Surprise Your Dead" by Faith No More
They both would like bands like wisdom in chains!
This is a proper react channel that does a thorough discussion after the reaction
you guys are class acts honestly, to bother trying to understand a song you instinctively don't like. nice work
Please review some chevelle!
Any songs off of "wonder whats next",
Or "this type of thinking (could do us in)" would be dope
ithaley they’d def like The Clincher
yes Chevelle!!
"Questions!" Off that same album is one you guys should try. more in your wheelhouse
I suggested the same. Great song.
I really enjoy watching these videos and really seeing you break apart these songs. It's refreshing to see people actually enjoy and want to understand the music they listen to. Please consider reacting to Dance of the manatee by Fair to Midland! Their sound is so incredible and very very very unique. I think you might enjoy it.
This song reminds me of Sugar, which is one of their first big hits. I love System. You guys keep doing what you do. Love ya guys.
Rivers of Nihil - The silent life
Where Owls Know My Name would be great too. :) One of my favorite album from last year, a lot of great stuff on that record!
Daron Malakian said about the song in an interview with MTV:
"[The band was concerned about releasing “B.Y.O.B.”] because we’ve been pegged as such a political band, and it’s something we’ve been trying to shy away from so people will understand the different aspects of the band.
I don’t see it as a political song. The lyrics sing, ‘Why don’t presidents fight the war?/Why do they always send the poor?’ but that’s not a thought to politics or anything else. That’s just a viewpoint. That’s just a question. And I think, more than politics, we try to spark questions that the powers that be don’t want you to ask. It’s more about a social commentary. I think it’s about a few different things as opposed to being pointed at one thing."
I remember feeling offput by the song the first time I heard it much like yourselves but it grew on me. There's a lot to process. Definitely get it another listen or two.
That song is what life sounds like in my head. If it doesn’t resonate with you naturally I think that means you’re normal and well adjusted . Thanks for doing these videos, y’all are great.
Disturbed - Inside The Fire
Crazy song meaning, definitely worth a listen and interpretation
Yes!!
Those “abrupt” changes are what we call a “hard left turn” :)
One note for you gentlemen.
You still claim to be ‘outsiders’ to the metal genre. But after watching you for well over a year now ( I think I subscribed around 10000), you know as much or often more than many metal heads. You aren’t really outside anymore.
Doesn’t take anything away from my appreciation for your work.
Thank you
JUST got into System of a Down two days ago but lmao. Great timing.
Loved the discussion! Would love if you guys reacted to "babymetal - gimme chocolate!"
BBMETAL rocks!!!
Question!, Holy Mountains, Mr. Jack, Dreaming, Soldiers Side (not Soldiers Side - Intro) One of those five songs or maybe all of those songs will get you.
Oh man, double vote for Mr. Jack!
Hell yeah anything off steal this album!
Mind blown. Mission accomplished.
"Creative" is the word... I can even feel some Dead Kennedys vibe in some parts, beside the metal, power, extreme, regular, etc... they do these things really well.. Love them.
SOAD Spiders
and
Highly Suspect My Name Is Human
Would both be great to react to.
I love Highly Suspect but that song is their poppiest song. They have much better songs
Any Highly Suspect song is great and would love to see them react, always appreciate their view
You'll need a lot of time to process most SOAD songs. You ever heard the term "the songs you grow to like never stick at first"? That's SOAD's whole deal for me lol. The phrase "Acquired Taste" comes to mind with this band lol.
You guys gotta review more Coheed and Cambria. Maybe “in keeping secrets of silent earth 3” ...so George can hear that Claudio doesn’t really have a lisp haha.
Can’t wait to see you guys hit 1mil!
George, this song confused me totally when it came out. Came to love it and it is one of my favorite songs of the era. Hats off for keeping an open mind and keeping it on the Play List