Why is Serj Tankian so good at singing?
As Serj Tankian celebrates the release of his ace new solo EP Elasticity, the System Of A Down frontman has opened up about what makes his vocals so unique. Speaking with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Serj explains that his style really stems from his pre-SOAD band with Daron Malakian, Soil (not that SOiL).
How did Serj Tankian learn to sing?
It was more traditional songwriting with the epileptic gymnastic elements added in from Soil, yeah. So I think that’s where I really got cooked as a singer. “I didn’t consider myself a singer. I started out as a keyboardist and then I was thrown into it and I just started doing it.
How old is Serj Tankian?
54 years (August 21, 1967)
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Who is the lead singer for System of a Down?
Serj Tankian
System of a Down/Lead singers
Of all the nights Serj Tankian has stood on stage surveying a crowd of 50,000 faces roaring his own words back at him, there is one that the System of a Down frontman will never forget.
What is Serj Tankian vocal range?
4 octaves
With a vocal range over 4 octaves, Serj Tankian is considered one of the greatest vocalists in Metal history. Tankian is best known for fronting the popular band System Of A Down.
What happened to SOAD?
The band went on hiatus in 2006 and reunited in 2010. Other than two new songs in 2020 (“Protect the Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz”), System of a Down has not released a full-length record since the Mezmerize and Hypnotize albums in 2005.
Why did SOAD break up?
The band eventually split due to creative differences. Malakian, the second vocalist, started his own band in 2008 called Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway. System of a Down in its heyday was well known for its outrageous-political music, which kept metal alive when it was dying in the ’90s.
What happened to Soad?
Does metal screaming damage your voice?
Yet, with all the studies by vocal scientists proving that a singer can create distorted sounds and hit high, piercing screams without damaging their voice, many singers still fear the metal scream. The belief that “metal screaming will only damage your voice” is 100% false.
Does Serj Tankian talk about the Armenian Genocide?
Answer to Denialists: An Interview with Serj Tankian The atrocities of the Armenian genocide has run rampant through Serj Tankian’s work in both System of a Down and in his solo career. Now, he soundtracks a film that talks about it in explicit terms, resulting in one of his most personal works to date. ByEvan Sawdey/19 December 2017
Who is system of a Down’s Serj Tankian?
Possessing one of the most distinctive voices in music, Serj Tankian — lead singer of Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum alternative metal band System of a Down, as well as being a solo artist and poet — is well renowned for using his platform to give a voice to the voiceless.
Why should Joe Berlinger interview John Tankian?
Considering Tankian’s passionate views on genocide and his long advocacy for recognition and justice it was obvious that director Joe Berlinger should want to interview him as part of the film, Intent To Destroy.
What are Tankian’s songs about?
Since the very early days of System of a Down, Tankian’s lyrics have addressed subjects such as political hypocrisy, religious intolerance, censorship, and genocide.