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).

35 comments:

  1. awesome. the dude from system of a down.

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  2. Serj Tankian is a very interesting singer.

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

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

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  7. You should showcase more Maynard instead!

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

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  10. Cool did not know he also went solo!

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

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

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  14. very good musician! love his 1st solo album!

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

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

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

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  18. this is realy cool to follow thx for the information

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

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

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  21. 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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  22. This singer is so unique I love him.

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

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

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  25. Awesome list of awesome people just got awesomer.

    Followed.

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

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

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  28. i like serj tankians voice :)

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