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Serj Tankian



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Member Since6/18/2006
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Aug 7 2010 3:30P
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Sep 12 2010 8:00P
Jack Singer Concert Hall Calgray, AB
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Sep 15 2010 7:30P
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Sep 18 2010 7:30P
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   About Serj Tankian
"Serj Tankian is not what he used to be. [He's better.] The Lebanese-born Armenian-American poet gone wild has blossomed beyond voice and hair into true fire and brimstone, melodic visionary perched on a cannonball soaring light speed through the heavens, striking chords from every cloud and raining from the heart.

His newest solo project ELECT THE DEAD, where he plays just about every instrument, shows more range than the US Missile System, exploding the parameters of "political" or intellectual music into realms of just good shit.

Sonic sanctuary is the term that comes to mind when describing Serj's voice. An angel scribbling into the margins of a book, unholy, contemplating the afterfuture while indicting the overbearing presence of the present (that's poetry mumbo jumbo for "you'll find it pretty cool to hear your son singing along with this album… You'll pat yourself on the back for raising kids with good taste").

Now pop it in your Prius and listen." -Saul Williams

One of the most unconventional frontmen in rock, System Of A Down singer Serj Tankian emerges as a solo artist with his debut album Elect The Dead. System Of A Down, whose five genre-bending studio albums have sold over 16 million copies, went on an extended hiatus in August 2006. Since then, Tankian has been holed up in his home studio in Los Angeles writing, recording, and producing Elect The Dead. It is an album that showcases the writing and arranging prowess of a man best known for his inimitable vocals, incisive lyrics, and unwavering dedication to humanitarian causes.

"Making Elect The Dead, I felt the exact same energy as I did recording System's debut in 1998, that sense of open experimentation, the idea that 'Wow, I'm actually doing this…' I was living, eating, and shitting this music every day. I'd wake up in the morning and the thought of working on a song was so powerful I couldn't focus on anything else."

Neither a mellow excursion into world music or the frantic war-cry of System that some had predicted, Elect The Dead is multi-faceted and multi-layered. It contains elements of psychedelia, classical, and the trademark surrealist images and skewed time signatures that Tankian has made his own. It is both thought-provoking and from the heart.

"It's definitely a rock record," Tankian says enthusiastically. "It's a moving album with a lot of ups and downs, starts and stops, and tempo changes. It's depressing but it's uplifting; it's jazzy but it rocks."

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1967 to Armenian parents during tumultuous political times, Tankian lived in Beirut until 1975 when his family emigrated to Los Angeles. A graduate of Marketing & Business from California State University, Tankian was running his own business developing Propriety Vertical Industry Modular Accounting Software (surely a first for a budding rock star?) when in 1995 he co-founded System Of A Down with three friends from the Armenian-American community.

Over the next ten years, System rose to become one of the most inventive hard rock bands of their generation — a band with a conscience, a message, and a desire to constantly evolve. Tankian's contributions included not only the confrontational and often cryptic lyrics, but also a unique singing voice heavily inspired by growing up listening to his father sing traditional Armenian music. Tankian sings in a cadence like no other: An abrasive, paint-stripping, pulpit-bashing roar one moment, a maudlin lament the next.

Having achieved their goals, the members of System Of A Down decided to pursue their own projects. Tankian continued his work with Axis Of Justice — the grass-roots activist organization he launched with Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello — and nurtured his own Serjical Strike Records. He also lent his vocal and remix skills to a number of artists, ranging from Tool and Deftones to Wu Tang Clan and Notorious B.I.G., and published a book of poetry, Cool Gardens (2002), which remains a best-selling poetry collection. In 2003, he recorded a pan-international sounding album with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Arto Tunçboyac--yan, under the name SerArt.

It should, by now, be pretty obvious that Serj Tankian is not your typical frontman.

Which brings us back to Elect The Dead. Forget the endless parade of collaborators, guests, remixers, or producers, the album is entirely Serj, though SOAD's John Dolmayan and Brian 'Brain' Mantia (Primus, Tom Waits, Guns N Roses) do lend their drumming skills to the project, and guitarist/bassist Dan Monti and opera soprano Ani Maldjian make an appearance as well.

"With Elect The Dead, the sky's the limit. There are no barriers between myself and the listeners on this album. It's more direct," says Tankian. "It's liberating because all the choices are mine. With this record all success or failure rests with me. It made me realize that I have an amazing life and I am getting to make a lot of my dreams come true."








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Jul 30 2010 5:02 AM

YOU MUST COME TOO AUSTRALIA AND HEADLINE UR OWN GIG ASAP!!!!!!
U ARE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BULLETPROOF

Leesa Arguello



Jul 30 2010 3:29 AM

I bought my tickets to the Austin show I am so F-ing happy I could die!!!!
I love (Borders are) and (Left of center) I cant wait to hear the rest!!





$ LUZIA V E G A S $

L U z DElsuelo



Jul 30 2010 1:52 AM

G00D J0B!!
Aisa

Aisa



Jul 30 2010 1:10 AM

Raw, edgy & soulful, Australia's new, emerging talent


http://www.myspace.com/richard-gillard


Do yourself a flavour & have a squizz.
Radio Metal

Radio Metal



Jul 29 2010 1:11 PM

Hi guys!

An article about SOAD is available on our website (french only): http://www.radiometal.fr/article/ce-system-a-du-bon,1196/fr
MaGda

MaGda



Jul 29 2010 9:11 AM

Please!! Come back to Poland!!!!!!
!!Ellis!!

Ellis Washington



Jul 29 2010 6:16 AM

when it comes to lyrics you are my hero. your such a great poetry.... guy... person... w/e i luv you man. and dude just so you know. if system of a down ever got together... OH.. MY.... FUCKING.... GODDDDD.... i shall go temporarly insane with EXTREME joy. peace man. your an inspiration to me.
Diff Sabotage/lost and found

GREG CALDWELL
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Jul 28 2010 10:23 PM


still wanna live?/july 2010
i hav'nt got shit to give
but i still want to live
2 x 2=fuck you
stay true
salute still livin
ill singing
phones ringing
i'm off the hook
don't cross the deadline
might lose your head
fuck that put your ass to bed
as i stay dead yet i breathe
no ace up my sleeve
that's where my heart is
part is the start of some
meloncholy blood on me
my hands it don't wash off
love the cost of the sane
the end of life comes just end the pain
but fuck it got my coat on out walking in the rain=)

peacexxxxxxxx


Read more: http://www.myspace.com/gergus/blog#ixzz0v0xpIUMM
Michael Ray

Michael Ray



Jul 28 2010 10:22 PM

"Nothing But A Dream"

Hello Serj Tankian,

My Brother Stephen and I Never Take YOU for Granted. We Cherish and Want YOU as our FRIEND!

For the last 8 Weeks we have sent out Comments of Appreciation to You and Our Dear Friends. But Today I have Something to Share with YOU.

I Wrote, Performed and Recorded a Brand NEW Song this Week entitled "NOTHING BUT A DREAM"

For Everyone that has ever been Hurt, Dissilusioned, Had a Bad Relationship, A Divorce, Promises that Were Broken...or Feelings of Pain, Betrayal or Just Misunderstandings and Confusion...This Song Is For YOU.

I was sitting in a Hotel Room in Los Angeles on my Bed Friday July 16, 2010, and in 15 Minutes This ENTIRE Song came to me. The Music and Lyrics. I Wrote Them Down on the Hotel Stationary.

I Recorded it Tuesday July 20,2010 in the Studio. Then Had it Copywritten and Registered with BMI Music.

IT IS GOING ON OUR NEW CD!

If You have been Hurt or Confused by things You can't Understand... GOOD NEWS, God is a God of RESTORATION.

Serj Tankian, Please Listen and Leave me some Comments if You Like it.

Rock On!! Life is Good!

Your Friends,

Michael Ray and My Brother Stephen
Mr. Skellington

Mr. Skellington



Jul 28 2010 6:53 PM

Hey what's up serj? Your music is awesome! ^_^
♏Δ*Stiletto Stoner*ΔⓑlackⓂamⒷa

♏Δ*Stiletto Stoner*ΔⓑlackⓂamⒷa



Jul 28 2010 6:53 PM

yay! serj!
Twisted Conspiracy (New Song Up Now)

Twisted Conspiracy (New Song Up Now)



Jul 28 2010 6:53 PM

Elect The Dead. Elect The Dead.

-Twisted Conspiracy-
THE ADMIRAL FREEBIRD

THE ADMIRAL FREEBIRD



Jul 28 2010 6:53 PM

hi, thanks for add.
listen our songs if you want.
greetings from italy.
francesco
Will / MadDrummer

Will Overload
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Jul 28 2010 6:53 PM

It's an honor to be one of your myspace friends, and to be part of your music.

You're just awesome, plz don't ever change !
tyler

Tyler Kane



Jul 28 2010 6:53 PM

man your music is fucking amazing. especially empty walls :p
Mario

Mario



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

Thanks for the add!!!!
J'

Joao Marcelo Costa



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

Congrats!
I'm portuguese and in my contry, many people likes system of a down work!
I dicied search your single work and I think this is fantastic!
Parabens!
Come Portugal to give us your show!
Mikhael Yohanesian

Mikhael Yohanesian



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

See YOU in Armenia!!!!!!!
Left On Callisto

Jose A Torres



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

Please Come To Dallas TX! I missed your Last Show!
Left On Callisto

Jose A Torres



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

Please Come To Dallas TX! I missed your Last Show!
NOVERIM

NOVERIM



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

Thanks for add
you are awesome's musician
Hi from Macedonia
Paris Hitler

Paris Hitler



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

Come to Croatia again. Pretty please?
Sgt. Nowhereman

Sgt. Nowhereman



Jul 28 2010 6:52 PM

Hey serj, i love you man. SOAD changed my life and elect the dead was awesome. But could you PWEASE release the fucking symphony dvd for dvd! i mean aren't we milking this to the point of powder milk?
Shauna-na-na

Shauna Honadel



Jul 28 2010 6:51 PM

Why do i love you? Because you are true to yourself and are such a talented, intelligent man. Someday i would love to shake your hand and tell you how much your music has helped me in my life.
Control Freak

Control Freak



Jul 28 2010 6:51 PM

I'm really appreciative that u let me add u ^_^
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