Serj Tankian talks about his first band and how he met Daron Malakian

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  • čas přidán 26. 10. 2019
  • Serj Tankian talks about his first band 'Forever Young' (pre-System of a Down), where he used to do keyboards, and how he met Daron Malakian in the early 90s.
    For more exclusive Serj content visit his Patreon page: / serjtankian
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  • @VictimsOfADownOfficial
    @VictimsOfADownOfficial  Před 4 lety +127

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    • @stevenmills6502
      @stevenmills6502 Před 4 lety +1

      I'll always like the first two system albums.
      But serj is a sell out.
      After the ALLEGED new Zealand attack, he was talking about how the OVERLORD of NZ was a bad person for not restricting peaceful people's means of self defense, all because a killer SUPPOSEDLY sprayed a bunch of people, and recorded himself doing so.
      The recording is on bitchute., And looks like a first person shooter with word graphics than GoldenEye for the N64.
      Check out redsilverj's channel. He used to have videos up on CZcams breaking down these so called tragedies... Until they got censored .... Can't have too much truth out there.
      It's so disappointing, too.
      Cuz when you think of soad, you think of truth and justice.

  • @emit-oncethennk9849
    @emit-oncethennk9849 Před 4 lety +1808

    this man said that he never thought of singing at first. Thank God he corrected himself

    • @steampoweredpixel
      @steampoweredpixel Před 4 lety +55

      He was the only member of the band who took up music late when he was in his late 20's, if I remember correctly... Whilst Daron, Shavo and John were playing since they were little kids 😍👍

    • @emit-oncethennk9849
      @emit-oncethennk9849 Před 4 lety +41

      Thanks, I didn't know that. If you think about it, it is even inspiring for ppl who wants to start learning music and are not so young

    • @steampoweredpixel
      @steampoweredpixel Před 4 lety +19

      Definitely! :D Not for me though, I'm 26 and I STILL don't know what I want to do in life! lol :V x

    • @emit-oncethennk9849
      @emit-oncethennk9849 Před 4 lety +9

      @@steampoweredpixel I'm almost the same age and trust me, it is natural to doubt. The only thing needed is patience.

    • @steampoweredpixel
      @steampoweredpixel Před 4 lety +2

      That's awesome! :D I wish you the best of luck :) x

  • @PabloAfroSamurai
    @PabloAfroSamurai Před 4 lety +510

    The smile on his face when he says "and that's the first time Daron and I worked together", so heartwarming

  • @DarkPeter
    @DarkPeter Před 4 lety +2030

    Omg just hearing His voice again makes me so relaxed

    • @ZombieRoca
      @ZombieRoca Před 4 lety +32

      Waldus Lacroix check out his patreon. Watching him paint is actually therapeutic

    • @DarkPeter
      @DarkPeter Před 4 lety +21

      No credit card to send him money from

    • @Mjl231108
      @Mjl231108 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 Před 4 lety +16

      He really sounds like Squidward sometimes tho. I just wanted him to be like, "well... You see? What happened was... It all started w/ a pineapple..."

    • @Alex-sx8bz
      @Alex-sx8bz Před 4 lety +1

      666 likes

  • @mi9971
    @mi9971 Před 2 lety +158

    My life would be 90% less worse if Serj was my father

    • @dmartinr41
      @dmartinr41 Před rokem +16

      only 90?

    • @supereric2206
      @supereric2206 Před měsícem +1

      FATHER (father)
      FATHER (father)
      FATHER (father)
      FATHEEEeeEEer

  • @MforMovesets
    @MforMovesets Před 4 lety +740

    In grey he looks like a typical dad. Dad Tankian.

  • @penelope8074
    @penelope8074 Před 3 lety +104

    Look at his smile when he is reminiscing the time he first met and worked with Daron. I adore their friendship so much.

  • @jamesalexhowlett
    @jamesalexhowlett Před 4 lety +165

    Serj totally reminds me of everyone’s favorite uncle

  • @grimwar715
    @grimwar715 Před 4 lety +359

    System of a Down and Serj Tankian saved me from myself in my teens, without their music I wouldn't have a place in life. They opened me up to understanding life isn't fair and many people are going through troubles, learning about the world from them and opening myself up to everything they saved me and I'll always appreciate and respect that.
    Thank you guys, whether they choose to get back together or stay apart for their own reasons I'll respect, but thanks to them I can continue on with my own path.

    • @andrewpegman7959
      @andrewpegman7959 Před 4 lety +3

      Cheffÿ it’s good. Only Christ can save us tough. Skillet is also an amazing band that will make you feel good 😊❤️

    • @Mrariesdave
      @Mrariesdave Před 4 lety +1

      @@andrewpegman7959 We are all Christ.

    • @andrewpegman7959
      @andrewpegman7959 Před 4 lety +2

      Mrariesdave no we are not all Christ. Christ is God who died for our sins and we are saved when we believe in him ❤️

    • @xsystem1
      @xsystem1 Před 4 lety +1

      same experience cheffy, soad also save my lonely useless life. I can't explain the feeling of hapiness when I discovered them. it sounds over reacting but that is what I felt.

    • @misssugarpink6357
      @misssugarpink6357 Před 2 lety

      literally same.

  • @justicemoody
    @justicemoody Před 4 lety +63

    In August 2001, Serj & System came into my life. My world would never the same again.
    In September 2001, the Twin Towers came down. The World would never the same again.
    In November 2001, my father died. I was just 21. My World would never the same again.
    In January 2002, I saw System LIVE for the time. My world would never the same again.
    That was one profoundly transformative time in my life (and for the world). System got me through, Toxicity did not leave my CD player for a year at least. System is forever imprinted in my psyche in ways I can’t explain. They helped me in ways beyond measure. Their message and timing was profoundly tapped into the collective unconscious at that time. More than music, these True artists who were like companions on the journey of my life.
    Forever grateful.

    • @sheislikeheroin
      @sheislikeheroin Před 10 měsíci +2

      Tribute to your father, peace and love. Glad that they made you happy anyway

    • @justicemoody
      @justicemoody Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@sheislikeheroin Thank you

    • @melonlord69
      @melonlord69 Před 10 měsíci +1

      God bless you man ❤

  • @hannahmzrahi
    @hannahmzrahi Před 4 lety +349

    this was my question! :)

  • @korkoo1
    @korkoo1 Před 2 lety +24

    His voice is so much softer than I imagined, great story to hear!

  • @wakethefuckupsoader7673
    @wakethefuckupsoader7673 Před 4 lety +143

    this man makes me smile so easily...lovely story!

    • @marioarty
      @marioarty Před 4 lety +5

      Wake The Fuck Up SoADer ! Hell yeah

    • @coolbeans4881
      @coolbeans4881 Před 4 lety +4

      Wake The Fuck Up SoADer ! Whenever I look up a SOAD video, I always see you lol. One time, I saw your comment on a video from 5 or 6 years ago. Nice to see you again buddy! 😁

  • @MobileDecay
    @MobileDecay Před 4 lety +66

    In my first band I played at a local studio, started screaming randomly about violent sex acts into the mic. Then the owner of the studio opened the door shaking his head angrily and said”You guys are fucked up.” Then slammed the door. We started laughing. It was fun. 😊

  • @FrogTonic
    @FrogTonic Před 4 lety +199

    I’ve never thought I’d hear Serj talk.

  • @frankschwarz408
    @frankschwarz408 Před 4 lety +18

    I wish system of a down never broke up. I still listen to them everyday.

  • @ShirleyRodrigues
    @ShirleyRodrigues Před 4 lety +412

    Serj Tankian I can not understand anything you say, because I do not understand English, but I like to hear the sound of your voice.

  • @rorywallis6958
    @rorywallis6958 Před 4 lety +22

    System Of A Down will forever be my favourite band, I was around 8 when I heard my brother and his friends listen to them, I'm 20 now and appreciate their music even more now understanding their songs

  • @eduardovergadura0090
    @eduardovergadura0090 Před 4 lety +20

    he such a sweet dude

  • @Hermit__
    @Hermit__ Před 4 lety +11

    i love his voice

  • @luiscypher1307
    @luiscypher1307 Před 3 lety +9

    Serj smiles & lights up when reminiscent of playing with Daron this tells me they are true brothers & gives me hope for S.O.A.D to come together once again,that friendship & love for your brothers will hopefully be strong enough to heal & unite them once more. This is my wishful fanboy positivism at its most optimistic.

  • @tommydude1512
    @tommydude1512 Před 4 lety +209

    He's amazing, I've looked up to him for so long. He should go on a podcast like Joe Rogan.

  • @PrinceKassad95
    @PrinceKassad95 Před 4 lety +26

    LaLaLaLaLaLa ...... Owwooooo
    Everybody's going to the party have a real good time

    • @sunanjogopawon3306
      @sunanjogopawon3306 Před 4 lety +2

      Hello..I am Form Indonesia

    • @flowertheone
      @flowertheone Před 3 lety

      bro omg where does he sing the "lalala owooo" I saw that clip once and I never found it again!!

    • @PrinceKassad95
      @PrinceKassad95 Před 3 lety +1

      @@flowertheone Song name is BYOB - System of a Down

    • @flowertheone
      @flowertheone Před 3 lety +1

      @@PrinceKassad95 THANK YOU SO MUCH

    • @PrinceKassad95
      @PrinceKassad95 Před 3 lety +1

      @@flowertheone Don't mention it :)

  • @oviumthesheep
    @oviumthesheep Před 4 lety +3

    Why did 47 people dislike this nice dude???

  • @misterfister7714
    @misterfister7714 Před 4 lety +31

    Wow when i see this guy old, i get so much nostalgic. Also Armenian genocide finaly got accepted, and he fought for that whole his life!!!!!

  • @black_boiler7978
    @black_boiler7978 Před 4 lety +53

    So weird hearing him so calm

    • @Introverder
      @Introverder Před 4 lety +1

      I probably watched a few days ago a program with him and Anthony Bourdain and he was so fucking CALM - almost said nothing. It was really strange, he was there but he was like he wasn't there..

    • @MobileDecay
      @MobileDecay Před 4 lety +2

      I thought he was gonna pound down two beers at the same time while threatening to kill us. 🤔

  • @michael_7165
    @michael_7165 Před 3 lety +4

    “I didn’t know what I was doing I was just enjoying it” and now he’s in system of a fucking down, where they can go 15 years not releasing music and still have people go fucking crazy for it

  • @topnotch4564
    @topnotch4564 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you Serj!!!!

  • @ZombieRoca
    @ZombieRoca Před 4 lety +30

    Can’t wait for tomorrow’s q and a

  • @bcoda
    @bcoda Před 4 lety +166

    i nNevVeR ThhoUGht iD hEaR HiM TaLK
    multiple interviews over the course of 20 years, come on guys

    • @icaropeixoto6236
      @icaropeixoto6236 Před 4 lety +5

      He talks in some of the songs as well.

    • @isetta4083
      @isetta4083 Před 4 lety +4

      @@icaropeixoto6236
      Boom!
      Deer Dance
      Mind {{Live}}
      Jet Pilot
      War?

    • @dauntlesspk8807
      @dauntlesspk8807 Před 4 lety

      @@stratocaster-dn7gt 🤦‍♂️

  • @TahmaseebZaman
    @TahmaseebZaman Před 4 lety +5

    Dude, you have one of the most powerful vocal, and the most amazing songs in this world, I love SOD and your songs.

  • @RedSamurai1000
    @RedSamurai1000 Před 4 lety +4

    You are my Hero for real, thx for your music!

  • @odieonekaraoke
    @odieonekaraoke Před 2 lety +4

    God, I miss SoaD. I still listen to Hypnotize/Mesmerize religiously. Fucking genius.

  • @randymora8411
    @randymora8411 Před 4 lety +6

    I’m so glad I could hear his voice

  • @Achcautli69
    @Achcautli69 Před 4 lety +3

    You and Daron should play again to create a new album, or at leas one song. The whole world need it!

  • @kravstema6287
    @kravstema6287 Před 4 lety +3

    So much hard core comes from a calm guy

  • @fairfight9857
    @fairfight9857 Před 3 lety +3

    His talking voice sounds so different with his singing voice. 😮

  • @DetroitGoldie
    @DetroitGoldie Před 4 lety +23

    ❤️ how can I respect a human so much that I’ve never met?

    • @JasonRyanWilson410
      @JasonRyanWilson410 Před 4 lety +9

      I met the entire band in 99 when roadrunner records were releasing Slipknots first album. Cool dudes. A helluva lot cooler than most bands.

    • @DetroitGoldie
      @DetroitGoldie Před 4 lety +1

      @@JasonRyanWilson410 more down to Earth??

  • @dudeonew148
    @dudeonew148 Před 4 lety +9

    Who else thinks they should definitely come back?

    • @philipflowers2363
      @philipflowers2363 Před 4 lety +3

      dudeonew14 They are touring right now. But yeah I want a new album too.

  • @bbgunn9789
    @bbgunn9789 Před 4 lety +3

    SERJ WE MISS YOU ! PLEASE BRING BACK SOAD ! I SEEN YOU LIVE IN CALGARY CANADA I THINK IT WAS 2003 , ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS IVE SEEN \M/

  • @lobotomysarecool
    @lobotomysarecool Před 4 lety +3

    Hes just amazing

  • @MrMeeseeks99019
    @MrMeeseeks99019 Před 4 lety +3

    I am soo happy just to know you still alive 😊😂🌹
    Pls if its possible make reunion to soad and produce songs together again 😭😢

  • @danielwalters2045
    @danielwalters2045 Před 4 lety +100

    Everybody’s goin to the party & have a real good time

    • @xero6040
      @xero6040 Před 4 lety +12

      Dancing in the desert blown up the sun shine

    • @xero6040
      @xero6040 Před 4 lety +5

      BLASTER ITS PARTY TIME AND WE WERE THE THE FASHOIN LASION BLASTER ITS PARTY TIME AND WHERE THE FUCK ARE U ×2 WHY DONT PRESEDENTS FIGHT THE WAR WHY DO THEY ALWAYZ SEND THE POOR

    • @x15cyberrush9
      @x15cyberrush9 Před 4 lety +1

      @@xero6040 where the fuck are you?

    • @mydixierekt6000
      @mydixierekt6000 Před 4 lety +9

      the unknown we were the fashoin lasion? its "and we dont live in a facist nation" also its blast off lmao

    • @mothbro9053
      @mothbro9053 Před 4 lety +7

      @@xero6040 You got the lyrics so wrong...
      "Blast off! It’s party time!
      And we don’t live in a fascist nation!
      Blast off! It’s party time!
      And where the fuck are you?!"

  • @birdsintheair6333
    @birdsintheair6333 Před 3 lety +7

    why does this feel like a zoom class?

  • @beware_the_silence
    @beware_the_silence Před 4 lety +252

    He looks like the singer from SOAD wtfff

  • @RomanMesh
    @RomanMesh Před 4 lety +11

    Прикольно, Серж в интернете) Удачи и процветания! Счастья, здоровья.

  • @danycuber3352
    @danycuber3352 Před 4 lety +5

    i love your music, it remember me my best moments

  • @brokenfile1962
    @brokenfile1962 Před 2 lety +2

    Nobody:
    Serj and james root of slipknot:
    "YOU KNOW"

  • @RickGrimesS5
    @RickGrimesS5 Před 4 lety +126

    I know this has nothing to do with this video but looks like Serj growing back his sideburns like he had back in early 2000! if you look closely they're longer than usual. 2001 serj making a comeback? :D

    • @gj4312
      @gj4312 Před 4 lety +1

      Oof good spot

    • @Delacru
      @Delacru Před 4 lety

      Are you alive, Rick???

    • @kicoDbz
      @kicoDbz Před 4 lety +6

      Stupid comments...

    • @RickGrimesS5
      @RickGrimesS5 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kicoDbz no

    • @AkADare-jc2dk
      @AkADare-jc2dk Před 4 lety +1

      Or maybe he just didn't shave enough? Wtf with this comment....

  • @persianposer
    @persianposer Před 4 lety +6

    Serj's voice is more familiar than my own dads...and we're very close lol

  • @ReaperKezia
    @ReaperKezia Před měsícem +1

    Very cool. Now we need an explanation on what bicycle shoestrings & plutonium wedding rings are

  • @13random_
    @13random_ Před 4 lety

    Serj, you my best singer, thank you for all

  • @buffy8021
    @buffy8021 Před 4 lety +7

    I never heard his voice in a calm manner ....I thought he was going to sound raspy and old. I'm in shock

  • @XxcrisnaevilxX
    @XxcrisnaevilxX Před 4 lety +1

    I love you Serj!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ThatTattooGuyOfficial
    @ThatTattooGuyOfficial Před 4 lety

    More stories! This is awesome !

  • @rogeliovidal9985
    @rogeliovidal9985 Před 4 lety

    I love you man you we're my band back in highschool and still are

  • @johnnygomez8146
    @johnnygomez8146 Před 4 lety +1

    I've never heard him speak and I actually imagined him to sound like this. He sounds like a dad I never had. I dont know where he's at it's been 25 years.

  • @lowag3144
    @lowag3144 Před 4 lety +7

    im imagining his voice in chopsuey doing the talking here

  • @jorgecruz7620
    @jorgecruz7620 Před 4 lety +5

    hello from portugal :) this man is a god ;)

  • @bouloufadjaoud7828
    @bouloufadjaoud7828 Před 4 lety

    A fan from Algeria love your band

  • @mags247
    @mags247 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm happy because you're still alive

  • @ivethmc9668
    @ivethmc9668 Před 4 lety +1

    Such a great artist

  • @korbincotts2244
    @korbincotts2244 Před 4 lety

    I love you serj

  • @urbanupdate9811
    @urbanupdate9811 Před 4 lety +1

    He is the 🐐

  • @PrincessTheresa
    @PrincessTheresa Před 4 lety +15

    Everyone: wow hearing serj talk is amazing..
    Me: *THERES GONNA BE A FLIM!!!??*

    • @TopKekMadLad
      @TopKekMadLad Před 4 lety

      I want to see daron at a party

    • @kaidencoleman5947
      @kaidencoleman5947 Před 4 lety

      @@TopKekMadLad czcams.com/video/57vCAtzM-DE/video.html
      Daron at Armenian party

    • @TopKekMadLad
      @TopKekMadLad Před 4 lety +1

      @@kaidencoleman5947
      :D

  • @BudakGilerBass
    @BudakGilerBass Před 4 lety

    Serj. Thank you

  • @radsimp5710
    @radsimp5710 Před 4 lety

    I didn't even know he had a channel.
    Thank you, CZcams. Very cool!

  • @wombat2248
    @wombat2248 Před 4 lety +1

    Now here’s a guy I’d sit down with and just listen to what he’s got to say . Very sharp , intelligent , on the ball .
    No pulling the wool over Serg’s eyes !

  • @sanucak
    @sanucak Před 4 lety

    Such a great story.

  • @jabloko992
    @jabloko992 Před 4 lety +1

    Daron Malakian sounds like a nem you would give to a video game character lol.
    Love your band.

  • @Jg-lq6hs
    @Jg-lq6hs Před 4 lety

    Please take us down memory lane

  • @SethPostal
    @SethPostal Před 4 lety

    wow never seen you in this light cool to see you're kicking well

  • @ErikThiart
    @ErikThiart Před 4 lety

    Please come back together SOAD. I've grew up with you guys.

  • @PinaHyena
    @PinaHyena Před 4 lety

    The most amazing man

  • @CassChrissy47
    @CassChrissy47 Před 4 lety

    I love you so much!!!

  • @albertosoundz3793
    @albertosoundz3793 Před 4 lety +3

    En serio alguien debería juntar a estos grandes cantantes para componer una canción antes de que sea demasiado tarde: Serj Tankian, Jonathan Davis, Corey Taylor, quizas también Chino Moreno y Marilyn Manson. Sería algo grande.

  • @Oliver74195
    @Oliver74195 Před 4 lety

    I love you Serj

  • @topbuyseller
    @topbuyseller Před 4 lety

    Great devolution.

  • @user-yd4qs4gw2o
    @user-yd4qs4gw2o Před 4 lety

    Wholesome

  • @christopher7328
    @christopher7328 Před 4 lety +1

    Love your Artistry from the minds like state of a poet...awakened dreams of sleep from brothers in suns of light, we reunite to ignite a blaze to the dying night . . .
    - Led by the Spirit

  • @valeriaalves9041
    @valeriaalves9041 Před 4 lety +2

    Serj ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

  • @kor9
    @kor9 Před 4 lety

    Uncle Serj!!

  • @hellsing418
    @hellsing418 Před 4 lety +2

    I have never heard his normal voice till now

  • @pedram7sd
    @pedram7sd Před 4 lety +1

    I Love You

  • @user-io2ex2br8o
    @user-io2ex2br8o Před 4 lety

    come to Krasnodar, we all miss you

  • @robosborne7103
    @robosborne7103 Před 4 lety +1

    Serj Tankian has property in Auckland, New Zealand, We all love having Serj in god's own country NZ !!

  • @kalasatwater2224
    @kalasatwater2224 Před 4 lety

    A legend

  • @jf4156
    @jf4156 Před 4 lety

    Most unique entrancing voice in music

  • @violetaplazanieto5792
    @violetaplazanieto5792 Před 4 lety +1

    In grey, black or green, he continues being hot AF

  • @dinglegames1
    @dinglegames1 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your music serj especially the legend of zelda song you did absolutely love it

  • @JCeasar1980
    @JCeasar1980 Před 4 lety

    More S.o.a.d.!!!

  • @user-io2ex2br8o
    @user-io2ex2br8o Před 4 lety

    love you

  • @grandprairiehsdrumline4730

    My god I feel old

  • @lucifero9077
    @lucifero9077 Před 4 lety

    Hi from Malaysia

  • @I.eat.people
    @I.eat.people Před 4 lety

    This is surreal

  • @bytecompilation412
    @bytecompilation412 Před 4 lety +2

    It’s funny how my uncles name is terj Jerkian

  • @AlexGNR
    @AlexGNR Před 4 lety

    Ur 'Godzilla' cover was soooo epic!

  • @nintendogs-_-
    @nintendogs-_- Před 4 lety

    oh my god KING

  • @datvshow1793
    @datvshow1793 Před 4 lety

    Oh i'm goin' down. Yeah!!

  • @wellintommiranda3921
    @wellintommiranda3921 Před 4 lety +3

    Mito 🤘🏼