System of a Down - Chop Suey! - Medieval Cover

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  • Опубліковано 13 жов 2022
  • Song composed by Daron Malakian and Serj Tankian
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6AU6D...
    iTunes: / algal
    Facebook: / alvarogalanmusic
    Twitter: / alvariu
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    Instruments: Irish Bouzouki, Lute-guitar, zitherette, bansuri, duduk and drums.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 452

  • @CmdrWinters
    @CmdrWinters Рік тому +1540

    SOAD was basically already plugged-in bardcore, you just exposed their true potential in the genre. Excellent work as always

  • @mtndewmslayer2564
    @mtndewmslayer2564 Рік тому +520

    Love how you made the flute have its own beat instead of completely following the lyrics.

    • @Sipphe
      @Sipphe Рік тому +64

      Actually proof that some thought went into this rearrangement, more than usual. So many times you hear rearrangements do the exact same thing as the original just with different instruments rather than building something unique by taking advantage of the new instruments, which often creates a weird feeling of something lacking.

  • @Linky609
    @Linky609 Рік тому +223

    This man's entire discography just became my D&D playlist

    • @ashleyhoughton8592
      @ashleyhoughton8592 9 місяців тому +5

      Only just discovered this guy and now I'm just making a tavern playlist of his music.

    • @Fuliaaaaa
      @Fuliaaaaa 9 місяців тому +6

      Wating someone to edit the entire Lord of The Rings trilogy and put this songs...

    • @joeysalazar98
      @joeysalazar98 7 місяців тому

      for real 😂❤

  • @gluttonous_scoundrel
    @gluttonous_scoundrel Рік тому +53

    “I have a quest for you. You must wake up, collect a brush and apply a small amount of makeup. You must hide away the scars and fade away the shake up.”

  • @heycomeonriver
    @heycomeonriver Рік тому +465

    I have so much respect for your multi-medieval-instrumentalism!

  • @flutechannel
    @flutechannel Рік тому +125

    The flute taking the main melody slaps so SO HARD! Bravo!

  • @hcpdrummer
    @hcpdrummer Рік тому +87

    How is UA-cam not recommending this to everybody? This is one of the best SOAD covers ever!

  • @generatoralignmentdevalue
    @generatoralignmentdevalue Рік тому +50

    I like how everyone else is all "I'll do a MIDI!" while this guy just casually learned several actual period instruments.

    • @ellynmacgregor8210
      @ellynmacgregor8210 Рік тому +6

      Not quite everyone. Hildegard von Blingin's renditions are far more than mere MIDIs. I especially recommend her exquisite take on Dolly Parton's classic, "Jolene" at ua-cam.com/video/ugqQlB5fpuc/v-deo.html Lady Hildegard's vocals are true works of art.

    • @danielsellers8707
      @danielsellers8707 2 місяці тому

      One of my favourite Bardcore artists!

  • @cedricathlan9399
    @cedricathlan9399 Рік тому +66

    I like that you put in a Duduk part as well, SOAD being an Armenian American band, it's cool to see cover artists referencing their origins!

  • @MellowJelly
    @MellowJelly Рік тому +236

    i love this song the way you arrange it with these instruments really showcases how much soad's Armenian traditional folk roots actually came through in their nu metal. It's honestly gorgeous how it sounds in your version. It sounds very very old. You always know where to put a perfect trill/turn in the flute too :))

    • @fey_wolf6309
      @fey_wolf6309 Рік тому +18

      that's what always captures me in Algal's cover of Toxicity. The sheer force of Armenian traditional motives is overpowering there.

    • @MellowJelly
      @MellowJelly Рік тому +3

      @@fey_wolf6309 isn't that gorgeous as well! so well suited for these type of covers

  • @nikmay1696
    @nikmay1696 Рік тому +170

    Sounds epic. Like it was written over 500 years ago. Really enjoy your covers!

  • @yrq_
    @yrq_ Рік тому +90

    2:42 - it really shines from this moment. It's like a true medieval ballad, as far as I can imagine. I would love to hear a full song based on this fragment solely. Great interpretation!

  • @YamaEikiShiki
    @YamaEikiShiki Рік тому +65

    Honestly, at this point, i just want a bardcore version of Holy Mountains

  • @widgren87
    @widgren87 Рік тому +29

    Well, as I said to friend "Algal is really good at what he does"
    This was really good and I hope that maybe one day he plays "Soldier Side"

  • @supernanny089
    @supernanny089 Рік тому +209

    I always have to imagine how European medieval people like nobles would've reacted to your covers. Pretty sure SOAD would've been shocking to them even in this awesome version :D
    I'm especially amazed how well you managed to do the climax of the last chorus here :)!

    • @KainYusanagi
      @KainYusanagi Рік тому +54

      It basically sounds like it could be Persian/Northeast Mediterranean/Caucasus music to me. It's got some of that Scythian horseman vibe in the drums and guitar, but the flute and harp speaks more of the Mesopotamians; look up the Hurrian Hymn No. 6 (Also known as the Hymn to Nikkal, dating to 1500 BCE or so, and the oldest known piece of recorded music) and you'll probably be surprised at how it feels like it could be something written today. Similarly, the oldest known complete tune, the seikilos epitaph song from Greece circa 100-200 BCE, sounds like it wouldn't be out of place in medieval courts, or beside either the Hymn or this reinterpretation of SOAD's Chop Suey. Additionally, I doubt we could codify "European nobles" into a single group or even two truly diametrically opposed groups because there's simply so much variety. For example, Hungary's people today in a fair part now descend from their ancient Onogur Bulgarian conquerors, who ranged all across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, which also includes the area where the Scythians lived a millenia before they as a people were defined; while small in number (given how little of their asian genetics remain compared to the eastern-european base) it's quite possible that the nomadic horsemen of Scythia are in large part the ancestors of the Onogur Bulgarians themselves, too, though that's just conjecture on my part; we do know that they had ~40% Asian DNA similar to that of the Mongols and Khazars, via archeological genetics, at least.

    • @raidcrhonos
      @raidcrhonos Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @pepupapi
      @pepupapi Рік тому +14

      @@KainYusanagi SOAD members are armenian, which is Caucasus.

    • @KainYusanagi
      @KainYusanagi Рік тому +1

      @@pepupapi HAH! That's even more fitting.

    • @INDRIDCOLD83
      @INDRIDCOLD83 Рік тому

      They would've cut his hands off and set him on fire lol

  • @TheChosen0791
    @TheChosen0791 Рік тому +17

    This could be easily a battle song in a great RPG game!

  • @MCYonazz
    @MCYonazz Рік тому +34

    So many details in this one. The fast-picked bouzouki in the intro giving that distinct balkan feel, an Armenian instrument in the duduk, the addition of the zitherette... Excellent stuff.

  • @danielbush
    @danielbush Рік тому +16

    For some reason I listened to Toxicity in the Bardcore style like 30 times this week, so this is certainly a treat! Thank you, my Lord Algal the Bard!

  • @LasagnaQueen
    @LasagnaQueen Рік тому +5

    UA-cam: How many more SOAD do you want Algal The Bard to do?
    Me: YES

  • @ArhyBES
    @ArhyBES Рік тому +42

    awesome 🤘

  • @SaraStarfallen
    @SaraStarfallen Рік тому +5

    I love this. It's a great way to play background music for my players in DnD that's appropriate but also triggers familiarity

  • @brandonmar3436
    @brandonmar3436 Рік тому +5

    Ive listened to this 7 times in a row. It deserves a million views!

  • @soogymoogi
    @soogymoogi Рік тому +38

    This is absolutely amazing! Especially the flute parts, the way you add more of a tune to the vocals and do the harmonization is truly haunting in a good way.
    I honestly do wonder what medieval people would think of this haha.

    • @BartGryf
      @BartGryf Рік тому

      a song worth a king

  • @DrDingsGaster
    @DrDingsGaster Рік тому +5

    I'm absolutely loving the duduk in this piece! It blends so well!

  • @sherri-annchalmers7509
    @sherri-annchalmers7509 Рік тому +9

    One of the best covers I’ve ever heard. 👏

  • @MotiviqueStudio
    @MotiviqueStudio Рік тому +3

    That intro is stunning. The chorus sounds damn near Machaut-like.

  • @AlexandriaCesarpiano
    @AlexandriaCesarpiano Рік тому +2

    And you did Chop Suey!! SOAD one of my favorite groups of all time!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @ThetruemeK
    @ThetruemeK Рік тому +8

    God this is SO fucking good it sounds like it was made for this!!!! 🙏😭💖💖

  • @epperton
    @epperton Рік тому +36

    You did it again! SoaD is always a good choice. I would love to hear a Fair to Midland cover.

    • @evelgreytarot8401
      @evelgreytarot8401 Рік тому +2

      I miss that band so much

    • @epperton
      @epperton Рік тому

      @@evelgreytarot8401 I know. I listen to their stuff all the time but wish we had some more!

    • @soogymoogi
      @soogymoogi Рік тому +1

      Agreed, would absolutely love some Fair to Midland bardcore!

    • @camc7206
      @camc7206 Рік тому +2

      fair to midland would be perfect for this!!!!! such a great band

  • @mdstmouse7
    @mdstmouse7 Рік тому +7

    played this song in my car today. loved ur cover of aerials. great stuff!

  • @sc2070
    @sc2070 Рік тому +9

    Omg man that is absolutely incredible. Mind blown. Just came across this channel and most definitely hit subscribe!

  • @Shon31
    @Shon31 Рік тому +2

    Algal's Anachronistic rearrangements continue to delight and astound. You are the soundtrack to my imagination.

  • @julianortega7368
    @julianortega7368 Рік тому +9

    Excelente versión, gracias!!!!

  • @MoreThanDanny
    @MoreThanDanny Рік тому +8

    This was astounding, so clever and beautiful. I would be like a kid in a candy shop with so many wonderful instruments. Colour me jelly! ❤️🎶❤️

  • @VermisTerrae
    @VermisTerrae Рік тому +5

    Always pumped to hear another medieval SOAD cover :) Awesome.

  • @SlippoOriginals
    @SlippoOriginals 11 місяців тому +1

    This sounds like medieval battle/adventure music and I love it

  • @Exa258
    @Exa258 Рік тому +4

    We need this guy to work on the Elder Scrolls VI OST. Just amazing. Good job man! ⚔️

  • @meddlfrange1250
    @meddlfrange1250 Рік тому +4

    I really appreciate the music You are playing ❤

  • @ChewieCycle
    @ChewieCycle 7 місяців тому +1

    This is staggeringly brilliant. Mind-blowingly talented 🙌🏻

  • @DonDiego1973
    @DonDiego1973 Рік тому +12

    SOAD is pretty much the farthest away as you can be from being easy to, ahem, let's say: algalize. Still, you did it. Excellent job!

  • @erikcserafin3719
    @erikcserafin3719 Рік тому +10

    ¡Fantástico!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👂🏼💛🇲🇽

  • @Mysterie
    @Mysterie Рік тому +3

    This blew my mind a hell of a lot more than I expected. Absolutely amazing work and def need more of it!

  • @ArmoredLashes
    @ArmoredLashes Рік тому +3

    If you are not playing at my wedding, i'm not coming...

  • @aaronadams6935
    @aaronadams6935 Рік тому +17

    I want to say that as a non fan of System of a Down that this is the only song of their that I like. This version freakin slaps. You are doing such good things and making the internet... nay the world a better place by having your talent and this content available for us to consume. Thank you.

  • @irisknight1155
    @irisknight1155 Рік тому +2

    The bard himself knocks it out of the park once again

  • @nekozaki_
    @nekozaki_ 29 днів тому +9

    Sistema Feudal

  • @Alakky
    @Alakky Місяць тому

    Wouaw 😮 meilleure reprise jamais entendu !
    Le rendu est juste magnifique !
    Bravo !!

  • @sibbelitor5330
    @sibbelitor5330 Рік тому +6

    This will be your most-clicked song ever

  • @CesarGuedesTV
    @CesarGuedesTV Рік тому +4

    It's incredible how you manage to give that so medieval air to this soad song!
    in good time my brother! 🙌🏻🔥

  • @andershjarlvig7060
    @andershjarlvig7060 Рік тому +4

    I love the Irish bouzouki. Its a very modern instrument with a very old sound :D

  • @LilacChimeMeditation
    @LilacChimeMeditation 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow! This is amazing!

  • @ti_mojesh_vso
    @ti_mojesh_vso Рік тому +1

    This guy is a brilliant! Listened to all medieval cover artist, but he is way-way ahead of everyone else! 🙌

  • @wastelanderghoul
    @wastelanderghoul Рік тому +6

    This is incredible. Wonderful job! I already really enjoyed your D&D content, and this too is speaking directly to my teenage years. :D

  • @ClevelandRock
    @ClevelandRock 2 місяці тому +2

    Why hast thou forsaken me in thine eyes,
    Forsaken me in thy thoughts,
    Forsaken me in thy heart,
    Forsaken me? O!

  • @jokermoule
    @jokermoule Рік тому +3

    Incredible work as always, thank you for this

  • @42ArthurDent42
    @42ArthurDent42 Рік тому +4

    Nice one !

  • @SmallerDrums
    @SmallerDrums Рік тому +2

    Finally the original recording of the old Armenian traditional song SOAD covered has been unearthed!

  • @ecapitatorbizarrium3856
    @ecapitatorbizarrium3856 Рік тому +1

    There is the thing about SOAD. They aren't sticking to the one and only genre, mixing everything up so basically what's cooking is not a rock music, or metal etc. It's a music mix of everything they like, including folk, so taking their music into other genres doesn't work like you expect. It's still sounds cool and harmonic, but it also sounds NATIVE to that genre.

  • @justanotherperson3783
    @justanotherperson3783 Рік тому +3

    Keep up the good work brother

  • @ArsenAl-zorK
    @ArsenAl-zorK Рік тому +4

    I love how you threw in some Armenian Duduk as well in honor of SOAD. Awesome cover Algal!

  • @rsmithlal
    @rsmithlal Рік тому +3

    So dang good! Love this version

  • @Aratastic90
    @Aratastic90 Рік тому +3

    Totally spot on and awesome yet totally its own thing, you rock in a very calming way!

  • @nicobu
    @nicobu 8 місяців тому

    AWESOME!

  • @PP-th4ft
    @PP-th4ft 9 місяців тому

    Love it. The way you translated the harmony of the chorus into the duduk and the high flute is masterful.

  • @theshadow-
    @theshadow- Рік тому +3

    Always marvellous covers!

  • @bear-qe7ep
    @bear-qe7ep Рік тому +1

    Thank you for putting the names of the instruments you used for this cover, in the description.

  • @anubisai
    @anubisai Рік тому +1

    Beautiful. What a precious gift to us. Thank you. 🙏

  • @robthorne2077
    @robthorne2077 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful! Next SOAD should be Ego Brains. Wound fit the bard style perfectly!

  • @lilyofthevalley5586
    @lilyofthevalley5586 Рік тому +2

    I love your covers!I love Medieval music so this is fantastic! You are so gifted!

  • @AB-cx6ww
    @AB-cx6ww Рік тому +2

    👏👏 That was absolutely fantastic cover of one of my favourite songs 🥰 Thank you!

  • @linkin4boub
    @linkin4boub Рік тому +3

    Your whole channel is amazing! Your covers are always on point and you're a very talented musician. Keep the songs coming l my friend!

  • @InspiringHowUCThat
    @InspiringHowUCThat Рік тому +1

    This was amazing! Simply incredible 🤘🏻

  • @Davccelion
    @Davccelion Рік тому +4

    Eres genial, macho. Da gusto escuchar todas tus versiones.

  • @ti_mojesh_vso
    @ti_mojesh_vso Рік тому +2

    Wow! A new cover! Thank you!!!

  • @vikinglife6316
    @vikinglife6316 Рік тому +1

    This was so beautiful. Loved it.

  • @NiniMusic
    @NiniMusic Рік тому

    Love it!

  • @shaneb.9458
    @shaneb.9458 Рік тому +1

    *Absolutely Beautiful!!!*

  • @no1uknow32
    @no1uknow32 Рік тому +2

    Wow! This was amazing! Best cover yet!

  • @sacredheart7965
    @sacredheart7965 5 місяців тому

    This is delightful... God bless that man 🙏

  • @matthewdbickel
    @matthewdbickel Рік тому +1

    You always blow me away! Well done sir bard!

  • @TheListOf
    @TheListOf Рік тому +2

    Love this!!! ❤️

  • @sgtleobella
    @sgtleobella Рік тому +2

    Fantastic cover, as always!

  • @virgilemercury2913
    @virgilemercury2913 Рік тому +1

    Thanks to Algal I started to listen to SOAD. Love it !

  • @AlbertMoyerJr
    @AlbertMoyerJr Рік тому +2

    Another exceptional Medieval cover!

  • @psiqueenequilibrio4174
    @psiqueenequilibrio4174 Рік тому +2

    esta increible!!!!

  • @guilhermepoggiodeoliveirar3944

    This is perfect. Just perfect.

  • @wendygore2709
    @wendygore2709 Рік тому +1

    That was frigging awesome! 👍🎶❤️

  • @Andersen570
    @Andersen570 Рік тому +1

    Bravo!!! Big up, amazing style and nice music choice!

  • @VaknarOfeigr
    @VaknarOfeigr Рік тому

    Hoooo génial, j'adore vraiment.

  • @Jalfone
    @Jalfone Рік тому +1

    Maravillosa version 🥰

  • @Saab79Turbo
    @Saab79Turbo Рік тому +3

    Awesome! I actually listen to this guy regularly, so I can sing threw the whole song without being crushed by Serj's awesome voice. Thanks for this bud, I mean it. You are great!!! Btw, I see thatvother also have written, we want a whole album pretty please.

  • @asunraychan
    @asunraychan Рік тому +2

    You earned my subscription. So nice music!

  • @Fhafnyr
    @Fhafnyr Рік тому +1

    OMG loving it your a genious you mix all style i love thank a lot for your content

  • @guillaume763
    @guillaume763 Рік тому

    Discovered it yet. So awesome!

  • @marklangley7758
    @marklangley7758 5 місяців тому

    I love your flute, respect for what you do.

  • @Bugsybag
    @Bugsybag Рік тому +2

    Bravo! 👍God bless!❤

  • @sarahmore4146
    @sarahmore4146 Рік тому

    I get so excited I love it

  • @pedroeduardo9358
    @pedroeduardo9358 Рік тому +2

    BRAVOOOO!!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏

  • @thunderella6
    @thunderella6 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic

  • @shadethantul5602
    @shadethantul5602 Рік тому

    Love it 💙