Friday, March 18, 2011

Serj Tankian



Well, as SOAD was the last band on my Top 10 list, and I'm still on Spring Break, I need some more filler. As such, I figured I'd cover Serj's solo work. (Serj is the lead singer of SOAD.)

All of the work Serj has done solo has been exactly that. Solo. He did all the vocals, played all the instruments, did all the studio work, ect. The only exception to this is during live performances, and for his first album, Elect The Dead, he had a different director create a unique music video for each one of his songs. One of those videos, Empty Walls is definitely one of my favorite music videos ever.



Last year, Serj performed a live show with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. He released this show as Elect  The Dead Symphony. Here is Falling Stars from the live DVD that was released.



Also in 2010, Serj's second real album, Imperfect Harmonies, was released. Here is Left Of Center from that album.


The latest solo work that Serj has released is a short EP called Imperfect Remixes. Here is the first track, Goodbye - Gate 21 (Rock Remix).

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35 comments:

  1. ChrisMarch 18, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Great tunes here

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  2. SpikeMarch 18, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    serj is cool

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  3. skinned sheepMarch 18, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    awesome. the dude from system of a down.

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  4. akraterMarch 18, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Serj Tankian is a very interesting singer.

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  5. ErikaMarch 18, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I'm not into SOAD but I do like a bit of Serj Tankien. He is such a deep and intellectual character and his songs are amazingly well put together.

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  6. LennyMarch 18, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    he is awesome!
    supporting
    http://le-nerd.blogspot.com/

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  7. AlphabetaMarch 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I'm opposite to Erika. I find Serj to be a bit pompous actually and melodically dull.
    SOAD flippn' rawk. \m/

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  8. Patti D.March 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Nice song, thanks for the video!! loved system of a down too.

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  9. T. BanacekMarch 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You should showcase more Maynard instead!

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  10. Robert FünfMarch 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Banacek: Well, I've already talked about his three bands....Wile he's one of my favorite singers, I don't really see another Maynard post until he puts out new material.

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  11. duffboiMarch 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    zoned out on the second one, and liked the others.

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  12. elexerdelexMarch 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Cool did not know he also went solo!

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  13. SkyshockMarch 18, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    But, is it friday?

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  14. Matt NeumannMarch 18, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Interesting guy! not exactly what im into these days but still able to vibe out!

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  15. A Beer for the ShowerMarch 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Not only great tunes, but one of the few guys who can really pull off pointy facial hair and a big ass top hat. I, on the other hand, cannot.

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  16. ShutterbugMarch 18, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Haven't heard of they guy before. He's sounds ok.

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  17. TotoMarch 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    very good musician! love his 1st solo album!

    http://all-around-toto.blogspot.com/

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  18. The Loudest FanMarch 18, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    While his videos are pretty good looking, I just can't get into the music quite like I did with some of SOAD.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Hmm I've never heard of these guys, but I like what I hear so far!

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  20. CindyMarch 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I for one am glad Serj ditched the band, he is much better on his own!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    this is realy cool to follow thx for the information

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  22. RabidmooseMarch 18, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Serj is a pretty cool guy, big fan of his music.

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  23. ExoticBloggerMarch 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    nice picks!

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  24. BubiMarch 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    quite good song

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  25. WizWayneMarch 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Good song, and he is an interesting guy like his work

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  26. meheheheMarch 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    love this guy

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  27. jamierod.rodriguezMarch 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I'm just glad SOAD is back, and Dredg being their opening act in Europe! Hopefully they both come play the US together afterwards :D

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  28. LhosreiffMarch 18, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    This singer is so unique I love him.

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  29. Lazy The KidMarch 18, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    One thing's for sure. He's Armenian...you can always tell from the -ian. Good music too.

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  30. Eric PMarch 18, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I used to like them...haven't really listened to SOAD in a long time.

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  31. Nuker ZeroMarch 18, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Awesome list of awesome people just got awesomer.

    Followed.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I'm ok with Serj, his voice is very particular.

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  33. TheStamos23March 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    soad used to be my favorite band. I wish they'd put out another album!

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  34. MartzMarch 19, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    i like serj tankians voice :)

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  35. chronometerMarch 19, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Very good stuff!

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