This System Of A Down Riff Sounds Better on Acoustic

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  • Arrangement by ‪@ErnestoSchnack‬ • Aerials - SYSTEM OF A ...
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  • @nikolagugoski
    @nikolagugoski  Před rokem +352

    Arrangement by Ernesto Schnack: czcams.com/video/A2n2IpD00nA/video.html
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    • @Gurnu
      @Gurnu Před rokem +1

      "this SOAD riff" couldn't name the song in the title? shitty clickbait

    • @TheCurtainLift
      @TheCurtainLift Před rokem +6

      i wouldnt exactly call this an arrangement. its just how you play the original song lol

    • @Mykadelic
      @Mykadelic Před rokem +7

      Good on ya for giving a mention to Ernesto, hes the fuckin man. You are too of course!

    • @adarkimpurity
      @adarkimpurity Před rokem +2

      That tuning though!
      ;P

    • @kemontolpolclips
      @kemontolpolclips Před rokem

      ​@@TheCurtainLift bnr

  • @grapefang
    @grapefang Před rokem +12819

    when i was 19 saw a guy do an acoustic cover of this song in a bar really late at night and to this day was one of the best covers i have ever heard in my life. wish i could hear it again

    • @dr.2335
      @dr.2335 Před rokem +234

      Words don’t express my meaning
      Notes could not spell out the score
      But finding, not keeping, is the lesson.

    • @jstgamer2553
      @jstgamer2553 Před rokem +58

      Bars let you in under 21?

    • @grapefang
      @grapefang Před rokem +371

      @@jstgamer2553 what you've never heard of a fake ID 🤣

    • @ap7390
      @ap7390 Před rokem +639

      ​@@jstgamer2553not everyone lives in america

    • @godlikereductions4864
      @godlikereductions4864 Před rokem +44

      Yeah I was in my local bar at age 15 I was working in there by 17 and worked there part time and full time on and off for twelve years , 18 to drink at the time here

  • @dude6658
    @dude6658 Před rokem +6090

    If you listen closely in aerials, you actually can hear an acoustic in the back ground, it's a bit easier to hear if you're listening to the isolated guitar track

    • @OfficiallyMaidenless
      @OfficiallyMaidenless Před rokem +366

      You can also hear a lot of the clean guitars are doubled with an acoustic. It gives the clean guitar sound a LOT more body

    • @richardjones2811
      @richardjones2811 Před rokem +94

      My thoughts too, this guy must be a little tone deaf.

    • @colina1330
      @colina1330 Před rokem +62

      I feel like that's especially apparent in Chop Suey. I didn't know they did that for a bunch of their clean guitar tracks. That's a cool little studio trick.

    • @zachiswayposi1
      @zachiswayposi1 Před rokem +169

      @@richardjones2811That isn’t what tone deaf means

    • @RobertIancu
      @RobertIancu Před rokem +103

      @@richardjones2811 my guy here is a little arogant and mean....

  • @Moose_Hawkins
    @Moose_Hawkins Před rokem +1639

    Acoustic guitars sound so lovely and haunting in lower tunings. Great cover!

    • @karolpopiak2031
      @karolpopiak2031 Před rokem +26

      Try baritone acoustic. Pat's Metheny "One Quiet Night" album is written whole on baritone acoustic. You would love it.

    • @anenbie
      @anenbie Před rokem +13

      I tuned mine one and a half steps down for the first time a few months ago because I was trying to learn a specific song that was easier in that tuning and haven't changed it since. It's wonderful!

    • @-Isaac-
      @-Isaac- Před rokem +3

      what's the tuning for this cover?

    • @monkeywrench4166
      @monkeywrench4166 Před rokem +18

      @@anenbie open c minor. CGCGCEb

    • @akwilson1676
      @akwilson1676 Před rokem +1

      Try Acoustic Wizard. Absolute haunting.

  • @SlowToe
    @SlowToe Před rokem +1275

    So pleasing to the ear to expect one thing and hear another. The chorus here is a great example

  • @sargeantshithead
    @sargeantshithead Před rokem +901

    Been playing this acoustic for years since I started guitar, its still one of my favourites to play

    • @damiencouturee6240
      @damiencouturee6240 Před rokem +6

      Really good for picking practice, I also used to play it all the time. Still have my guitar I just don't really touch it anymore

    • @teagravy
      @teagravy Před rokem +10

      @@damiencouturee6240 Get back on it my man!

    • @iloveaguy12
      @iloveaguy12 Před rokem +1

      :0 what guitar is this?

  • @KABINASTUDIOS
    @KABINASTUDIOS Před rokem +685

    And that's why original song has an acoustic guitar layer :)

  • @tbrown15
    @tbrown15 Před rokem +2606

    I’ve always felt like System’s guitar work has been under appreciated…their songs are so musical.

    • @JaysonT1
      @JaysonT1 Před rokem +123

      I'll take a stab in the dark and say you're not a musician/guitarist

    • @tbrown15
      @tbrown15 Před rokem +63

      I’m a slightly above intermediate level bass player that does gigs.

    • @JackVermicelli
      @JackVermicelli Před rokem +144

      A song, a piece of music, being... musical? No way.

    • @OhNehNee
      @OhNehNee Před rokem +174

      their music is so songical

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste Před rokem +73

      Doesn't take long before the "underrated" or "under appreciated" comment shoes up. I think that pretty much every guitarist or band is now considered underrated.

  • @chrisg5219
    @chrisg5219 Před rokem +165

    Aerials is such a great song. What I would give to get another album from them. Please God let them record one more album like this one.

    • @yumsoup3377
      @yumsoup3377 Před rokem +17

      Sometimes it's an impossible ask for your favourite albums to have a spiritual sequel, but theres lots of great albums out there and hopefully you'll discover something new that you can enjoy in a similar way. Your next new favourite is just waiting for you to listen to it 😄

  • @robertsteinberger
    @robertsteinberger Před rokem +177

    That's what my 14 year old self found out in 2004 when tuning down my mom's acoustic guitar to drop C.

  • @creepspilla
    @creepspilla Před 7 měsíci +52

    It really is a testament to Daron's ability as a song writer. He really was the backbone of that band.

  • @philippr8199
    @philippr8199 Před 9 měsíci +33

    I‘m 30 now..just the first 2 seconds brought me back to when I was 14, this band was so influential to me and my understanding of musicality

  • @Nick89BR
    @Nick89BR Před rokem +40

    Figuring out how to play this riff on my cousins guitar in standard tuning back in 2001 is what made me want to learn how to play the guitar. Taught myself how to play, been in a couple bands, had good times, still play guitar to this day.

  • @NoOtherInfo
    @NoOtherInfo Před rokem +21

    The way you make these videos is my favourite of all the guitar vids on CZcams. Top down with the tabs going at the same time. Absolutely excellent. You are the man. Thanks!

  • @adrianwheeler1936
    @adrianwheeler1936 Před rokem +183

    I've heard this song a million times but any time you cover a song it makes me want to relisten every time Nikola! Great playing

  • @johnbsouth1
    @johnbsouth1 Před rokem +32

    “'Cause we are the ones that want to play
    Always want to go, but you never want to stay
    And we are the ones that want to choose
    Always want to play but you never want to lose”
    Nice rendition. Thanks. 😊

    • @ViltrumiteIsRite99
      @ViltrumiteIsRite99 Před rokem +4

      “You never wanna lo0ose!
      ÔHHHHHHH”
      *head banging ensues*

  • @antonioravina
    @antonioravina Před rokem +3

    Beautiful! Would love to put some vocals to a full version of this!

  • @elykegamar
    @elykegamar Před rokem +3

    You never disappoint, amazing as always!

  • @youtried6157
    @youtried6157 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for uploading it in a way i can look at it and learn it easy. The camera angle and tabs are perfect

  • @kettlemagic
    @kettlemagic Před rokem +12

    System of a down made so many iconic riffs out of the elementary drop-C natural minor. Really highlights how simple riffs and catchy hooks go a lot further than impressive instrumental complexity.

    • @EdwardSnortin
      @EdwardSnortin Před rokem

      Yep, guitar shredders do 0 for me. It's musically jerking off.

  • @MatrixEvolution17
    @MatrixEvolution17 Před rokem +3

    I love this riff, it's so fun to play along with

  • @TheYagomestre
    @TheYagomestre Před rokem +6

    Really great. Such a dramatic, almost epic, melody.

  • @explosivefitnessuk
    @explosivefitnessuk Před rokem +1

    Always a good day when you post another video! Something new to practice today. Thanks

  • @CeeJay-rr9qm
    @CeeJay-rr9qm Před 8 měsíci +3

    Ive been playing this on acoustic overally simplifed for YEARS now without knowing. Thanks for this video. Sounds beautiful!

  • @christ9359
    @christ9359 Před rokem +6

    The bar chord section puts off some strong Foo Fighters vibes.

  • @JockNmystyle-
    @JockNmystyle- Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful! Such a great song too.

  • @marcd1981
    @marcd1981 Před rokem

    Thank you for the video. I'm learning to play and follow several channels for tips and tricks type of videos. I wish more of them would have this angle for the neck, it makes it much easier to figure out finger placement.

  • @davidpolaczek3614
    @davidpolaczek3614 Před rokem +46

    God serj was such a good singer..i literally heard him singing when u played this and it gave me goosebumps

    • @twelveandfat
      @twelveandfat Před 7 měsíci

      "literally"

    • @Zeppy159
      @Zeppy159 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@twelveandfat literally
      /ˈlɪt(ə)rəli/
      adverb
      in a literal manner or sense; exactly.
      "the driver took it literally when asked to go straight over the roundabout"
      *INFORMAL
      used for emphasis while not being literally true.
      "I was literally blown away by the response I got"*

    • @forthebirds4
      @forthebirds4 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Was? He still is! I saw them at sick new world this summer and they play over 2 hours and sounded the best I've ever heard him/them. It was amazing.

    • @Nik-rx9rj
      @Nik-rx9rj Před měsícem +1

      Was?! He isn’t dead and he’s still a good singer haha

    • @AmyCherryLMAO
      @AmyCherryLMAO Před měsícem

      ​@@Nik-rx9rjand if he did, we have markiplier to fill in his steps rather well actually

  • @TheLazzarus101
    @TheLazzarus101 Před rokem +4

    Holy F. why are more instructional videos not set up this way?!?! Yuuuusss. thank you youtube rng gods. Subscribed.

  • @Krizsi001
    @Krizsi001 Před rokem +2

    Great cover! Love this song 😀

  • @cyruscrochet
    @cyruscrochet Před rokem

    Thank you for this. Working on it now! I love it!!!

  • @squeakssqueak8448
    @squeakssqueak8448 Před rokem +3

    this made me get out of bed to re learn this song i cant wait to master this

  • @heety9
    @heety9 Před rokem +519

    Wow that’s an interesting tuning.

    • @nikolagugoski
      @nikolagugoski  Před rokem +176

      @Ryan O'Dwyer Actually this is Open Cm if that's a thing haha 😀The high E is tuned to Eb

    • @sikamikanico2248
      @sikamikanico2248 Před rokem +12

      no it isn’t

    • @Chempedak
      @Chempedak Před rokem +6

      ​@@nikolagugoski how come your strings don't sag in open C? 😮

    • @noviatoria2436
      @noviatoria2436 Před rokem +9

      ​@@Chempedakhigher gauge probably

    • @nikolagugoski
      @nikolagugoski  Před rokem +49

      These are 10s and it's definitely a bit out of tune. I try to play as lightly as possible

  • @bennetsgreen
    @bennetsgreen Před 8 měsíci

    Best camera angle ever!!! You are a genius!!!

  • @NormanTiner
    @NormanTiner Před rokem +16

    Bro... I would love to do vocals on a full length version of this.

  • @ipoomini
    @ipoomini Před rokem +3

    I dont know why but this cover took me back to my high school times in 2003-2004, what a wonderful time to be alive

  • @Laelaps512
    @Laelaps512 Před 4 měsíci

    I learn so much faster from watching songs being played watching from this angle, subscribed!

  • @purplemonkeydishwasher9360
    @purplemonkeydishwasher9360 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow. I love this format! This might be my new favorite way to learn riffs on guitar. On your channel! Subscribed

  • @perceivedvillian3584
    @perceivedvillian3584 Před rokem +5

    Apart from the tuning, this is really easy to learn and fun to play, thanks!

    • @-Isaac-
      @-Isaac- Před rokem +1

      what is the tuning?

    • @c4gam1ng12
      @c4gam1ng12 Před rokem +1

      @@-Isaac-SOAD’s original is in drop C, this cover is in open Cm tuning

  • @time2killaspider
    @time2killaspider Před rokem +6

    My first guitar was a nylon string yamaha acoustic, one I got during a phase of my life when I was super into SOAD. Can confirm this song is awesome in acoustic

  • @DudeMaybeSomeday
    @DudeMaybeSomeday Před rokem +1

    That was awesome my dude.

  • @thegreatpoo2electricboogal318

    Dude thanks for the tabs too!!

  • @El_Bellota
    @El_Bellota Před rokem +24

    You can play this with standard tuning and a 5 string capo if you don't want to change strings.

    • @travistravis8463
      @travistravis8463 Před rokem +1

      how

    • @El_Bellota
      @El_Bellota Před rokem +4

      @@travistravis8463 the capo goes on all strings except the 6th on the third or fourth fret, can't remember which.

    • @zaydjawad3653
      @zaydjawad3653 Před 14 dny +1

      You don't really need to change strings though, an acoustic might not be perfectly in tune in drop C but it's a minimal difference

  • @maxwhitworth9178
    @maxwhitworth9178 Před rokem +7

    Man, I learned bass at 14 so I could play that opening line. Totally forgot about it 16 years later, and now - with one broken string - here I am playing it well lol

  • @pbnetto
    @pbnetto Před rokem

    I knew it!! And suddenly I remembered Ernesto while listening to. I'm a huge fan from both of you guys!!

  • @Melion05
    @Melion05 Před rokem +2

    PLEASE DO A FULL COVER I'M BEGGING

    • @quickstep2408
      @quickstep2408 Před rokem

      you could... play it yourself you know. start a parasocial relationship with thyself

  • @L-91539
    @L-91539 Před rokem +1

    Loved every second of that!

  • @ngoodman5340
    @ngoodman5340 Před rokem +4

    Before I clicked it, “is it Aerials?”
    Never felt so right

  • @everywhereattheendofemilyp7488

    This was actually the first thing I ever learned to play on a guitar and it was on a very cheep acoustic. Good times.

  • @OmenAfflictions
    @OmenAfflictions Před rokem

    Beautiful, just beautiful 🤘🏻

  • @damavox
    @damavox Před rokem +1

    It sounds really amazing when you blend acoustic playing an electric playing.

  • @stevennabakowski108
    @stevennabakowski108 Před rokem +3

    A couple years ago, I bought Stef Carpenters [ Deftones guitarist ] Baritone 7 String ESP. I got it to play Deftones S/T and Saturday Night Wrist material but it sounds amazing for anything Deftones did up to 2008-09; or the Bob Ezrin Demos/Melanie/nameless Eros jams period. Additionally, it turned out to be PERFECT for anything by Korn [ S/T - Issues ] and System of a Down. [ S/T - Steal This Album ] Aerials; definitely being one of the standouts with this guitar. The baritone scale sounds HUGE during the high-gain bits and the tension is nice and tight, flush for the clean areas.

  • @Chiefs_fan1595
    @Chiefs_fan1595 Před rokem +7

    I’m always nervous adjusting the tuning THAT much for some reason lol but man it sounds so good

  • @sampsojo
    @sampsojo Před 4 měsíci

    you're right, sounds great, nice playing

  • @eclipsedzeppelin
    @eclipsedzeppelin Před 3 měsíci

    Love the camera angle, good idea

  • @itisnotreallythatimportant

    this made me want soad to make a mtv unplugged

  • @MrUSPD
    @MrUSPD Před rokem +4

    Nikola is feeling emo this morning I love it. I’m seeing Serj Tankian live this month actually I can’t wait 🙌🏻

    • @Kuzmo
      @Kuzmo Před rokem +8

      not tryna be one of those nitpicky ppl but soad ain’t emo

    • @MrUSPD
      @MrUSPD Před rokem +3

      @@Kuzmo it’s a little emo not that much tho

    • @benjaxotz
      @benjaxotz Před rokem +1

      @@MrUSPD how

    • @YvesGamesOficial
      @YvesGamesOficial Před rokem

      @@MrUSPD there's a couple of songs that are very emotional such as aerials, roulette, lonely day , but "emo" draws influence in hardcore punk. Emo Music and Emotional Rock Songs are very different. but fair point you got. when i feel emo i like to play emotional song xD

  • @tarmacterrorist.thepotato
    @tarmacterrorist.thepotato Před 3 měsíci

    Ok im hooked, liked and subbed. Lovely stuff!

  • @DVS_MAGGOT
    @DVS_MAGGOT Před rokem

    God damn, that's fucking beautiful. Aerials on a whole new platform. Thank you!

  • @captureimagery
    @captureimagery Před 8 měsíci +3

    Awesome

  • @carlosn.valverdegonzales4935

    More from SoaD!!!! Plsssss 🙌🙌

  • @chrisfromkc5698
    @chrisfromkc5698 Před rokem

    such a cool sounding piece of guitar and truthfully rather simple & intuitive

  • @arielblaidd9262
    @arielblaidd9262 Před rokem +5

    And "Holy mountains" too

  • @dvizr
    @dvizr Před rokem +4

    Man, this just makes me miss “Unplugged” that much more. SOAD just barely missed out.

  • @Escapism-for-everybody

    omg thank you so much!!!

  • @chryzoliz
    @chryzoliz Před rokem +6

    Holy Mountains also sounds great on an acoustic

  • @matthewturner1201
    @matthewturner1201 Před rokem +26

    I absolutely think acoustic metal is one of the best sounds ever. Some of the ffdp acoustic stuff, like bloody, is just phenomenal

    • @mertinibus
      @mertinibus Před rokem +1

      You should definetely check out ewan dobson

    • @quickstep2408
      @quickstep2408 Před rokem

      muting strings on acoustic has alot more grit and percussion to it. acoustic makes you work for the sound and play off the instrument itself. every guitarist should play acoustic every now and again

  • @maksdavidenko431
    @maksdavidenko431 Před 4 měsíci

    Really nice . Ill practice it with you

  • @donnamicci9996
    @donnamicci9996 Před 2 měsíci

    THAT WAS QUITE FANTASTIC! LOVED IT!

  • @anwyllonmusic
    @anwyllonmusic Před rokem +20

    Life is a waterfall
    We're one in the river
    And one again after the fall
    Swimming through the void, we hear the word
    We lose ourselves, but we find it all

  • @alienjoe123
    @alienjoe123 Před rokem +7

    you'd be surprised a lot of their riffs are really good on accoustic

  • @TheRafita-TM
    @TheRafita-TM Před rokem

    Also those New strings sound amazing!

  • @chrisinkansas1362
    @chrisinkansas1362 Před rokem +2

    Dang man, why did that video have to be so short?? Great job on an awesome song!! 🤘🤙

  • @pianistNorganist
    @pianistNorganist Před rokem +11

    It REALLY captures that arabic/armenian vibe and influence ❤❤

    • @DynamicFactorX
      @DynamicFactorX Před 11 měsíci +1

      You legit embody what this song fights against. It fights against separation, racism and xenophobia. Rather than a world being one it is segregated by country/religion and ethnicity. Well done...

  • @marwanmabrook5892
    @marwanmabrook5892 Před rokem

    It really does, especially the open chord part , heavenly dude 👏

  • @sigiligus
    @sigiligus Před 6 měsíci +5

    Their guitar parts are super underrated. Everyone talks about Tankien’s vocals, but the rest of the band really create some wonderful sounds.

  • @mosaton
    @mosaton Před rokem

    That was awesome!

  • @crazywisdom2
    @crazywisdom2 Před měsícem

    Nice job !!

  • @JJordan1012
    @JJordan1012 Před rokem +8

    Anyone else automatically start singing? 😆

  • @mac8869
    @mac8869 Před rokem +4

    Now it kinda sounds like AIC

  • @Exercisor
    @Exercisor Před 9 měsíci

    Simply love it!

  • @hetgrotepsv1913
    @hetgrotepsv1913 Před rokem +1

    Great vid, I loved it!🇦🇲🔥

  • @bobdole4916
    @bobdole4916 Před rokem +17

    System of a Down has tons of great harmony. So many metal bands are mostly percussive, but SoaD is some of the most melodic and wonderfully harmonic metal around.

    • @99temporal
      @99temporal Před rokem +1

      Listening to their isolated instrument tracks is like one of the best experiences as a musician...
      Serj's voice has SO MUCH dynamics and little ornaments that he puts, Daron's guitar has some wonderfully unique harmony, and the bass+drums give such a wonderful ground on top of which the music can flourish, like an immaculate canvas to a great painting

  • @devanshgupta7530
    @devanshgupta7530 Před rokem +8

    Tuning: C G C F A D

    • @nikolagugoski
      @nikolagugoski  Před rokem +19

      Actually this is C G C G C Eb. It's kind of alternate tuning this guy came up with czcams.com/video/A2n2IpD00nA/video.html so that you can play the 'vocal' part

    • @devanshgupta7530
      @devanshgupta7530 Před rokem +3

      @@nikolagugoski Thankyou

    • @devanshgupta7530
      @devanshgupta7530 Před rokem

      @@nikolagugoski oh its ernesto schnack

    • @mr.hoppelelefant2350
      @mr.hoppelelefant2350 Před rokem +1

      I was about to ask for a video to tune the guitar like that.. happy to find this comment :-) thanks

    • @devanshgupta7530
      @devanshgupta7530 Před rokem

      @@mr.hoppelelefant2350 You're welcome

  • @brianpugh7173
    @brianpugh7173 Před rokem +1

    One of the first “songs” I learnt in guitar. The song I play different and master to this day!!! ❤❤ soad for all they did and do for the world! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @BenderIsGreat3464
    @BenderIsGreat3464 Před rokem

    Thank you for the tabs

  • @CarMaBear
    @CarMaBear Před 7 měsíci

    Subscribed after a few seconds of listening to you play. Hellllllll yeah, this sounds unreal❤

  • @InuYasha-SitBoy
    @InuYasha-SitBoy Před rokem +2

    great camera angle for tutorials.

  • @BiggieSlurp
    @BiggieSlurp Před rokem

    That was sick!

  • @2011GETUP
    @2011GETUP Před rokem

    That harmonic at the end clinched this one for me.

  • @joeyp6056
    @joeyp6056 Před 3 měsíci

    Your videos are EXCELLENT

  • @IlkoBirov
    @IlkoBirov Před rokem

    Sounds beautiful and perfect for acoustic.

  • @Myqq._
    @Myqq._ Před 8 měsíci

    The beginning sent chills down my spine

  • @mdkeeler7
    @mdkeeler7 Před 29 dny

    Great tone coming out of that big body guitar

  • @moonscotty_
    @moonscotty_ Před rokem

    Cant wait to master it

  • @LitteralBeans
    @LitteralBeans Před 3 měsíci

    Boutta learn this immediately

  • @AmbitiousAss
    @AmbitiousAss Před rokem

    Oohh i love aerials!!

  • @MatBat__
    @MatBat__ Před rokem

    Damn, been playing this song onm acoustic for about 10 years and this is so clean sounding. Will def learn this version, cheers

  • @danielsanmartin4619
    @danielsanmartin4619 Před rokem

    Nice play dude!

  • @mrsynister666
    @mrsynister666 Před rokem

    So fnckin crispy!