Vocal Coach Reacts to SYSTEM OF A DOWN - 'CHOP SUEY' (Vocal Analysis)
In this video, I react for the first time to System Of A Down performing "Chop Suey". In this video, I analyse their amazing performance, explain and demonstrate Serj Tankian's vocal techniques and I'll tell you what I think made it so great.
This was the second installment in my SOAD journey! I also enjoyed Daron Malakian's vocal contribution very much!
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"And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost." In the Christian religion, these are the last words spoken by Jesus Christ as he died under crucifixion -
Apparently Serj didn't know how to finish the song, so the producer told him to just take a random book in his library, open it and read the first line he came across, and it was the "Father into your hands" bit, which fits so well!
I just want to go to sleep forever, I have nothing, my dog Luna keeps me here, I love the drawing of your dog it's very cool
@@anthonypeters3563I'm absolutely certain your pup loves you as well my brother.
Absolutely brilliant analysis of SOAD.... You are obviously musically talented... You just got yourself a new subscriber... ❤
You got it. The song was originally titled, Suicide. However, the record label didn't like it so they Chopped Suicide... to Chop Suey. 👍🏽😉
On the album version you can hear him saying "we're rolling suicide" at the beginning of the track.
at the original sing you can hear someone saying: "rolling suicide.." .
The snarky shot of them eating chop suey, I always felt was a jab at the record label for making them change the song name.
wow, never knew this 😯
imma take your word for it, so thank you i learned something interesting cheers.
You’re basically the audience that any artist wishes they might reach with their work. Incredibly empathetic and analytical too. Welled up at this.
That is an incredible compliment, thank you so much 💜
I totally agree... she totally nails the interpretation and feelings I get as well on this song.
Indeed. I felt her pain with her facial expressions during the Forsaken break down. It's a part of the song that always hits me in the feels as well. Maybe, I'm projecting.. But it felt like a bonding moment with someone I don't know. Lol.
Ditto 😢
I see the same! Shes wonderful!
The bit where they are eating - yes, it's Chop Suey - is a direct pole at the record company for not letting them use their title ("Suicide"). Their bored expressions are perfection.
In the beginning of the song someone says "we're rolling Suicide" and the song begins just to show the record label that they are calling the song by the original name
@@Mokoflamaonly you can hear It.
@@Jonathan-gl3tf haha sorry, on the actual song not on the music video
@@Jonathan-gl3tfYeah. You can clearly hear it on the album.
Another interpretation of the verses: abusive relationship, which they are committing suicide to get away from (hence the forsaken part at the end: asking who they allowed them to be abused)
I've never heard a better explanation of the song before today. I was (and remain) ever astonished at how well you are able to articulate what depression is like. a fellow sufferer and survivor appreciates everything you do and are, my Light in the Darkness!
Completely agree I've never seen anyone else break down the song so accurately to the original intent without looking up any history of the writing of the song. She's so damn in touch
@@chrisskarsbotake a few literature and literature analysis courses you can do the same! Have fun
11:54 The sad look on your face when Serj says "Why have you forsaken me ?" Kinda hit hard. You know exactly what these lyrics are all about.
I noticed that, too…I feel it, myself, and I felt her feeling it. This song is painful but also incredibly cathartic.
The EXACT replication of any sound made by any artist in these reactions is why this channel is my favorite. If you close your eyes, you'd swear it was the isolated vocal track of the singers themselves, but it's just Lolli doing perfect audio impersonations. Incredible! 10/10
Just one more reason to love this lady.
Oh my goodness you are so kind, what a wonderful compliment 🥹 Thank you sweet Jake xo
Yeah I was pleasantly surprised to hear how quickly and accurately she can sing the song back
Yeah, Fairy is amazing. She lost it when Tatiana started to growl, but then I’ve lost it, when she growled false vocal chords 😂
Holy shit! Her breakdown was absolutely incredible. She got all of it and then some, immediately on the first listen. Bravo.
I love it! She even breaks down two vocal harmonies and if that is'nt enough, she records herself singing the exact two vocal harmonies and she sings the piano notes to make it a third part harmony! Fucking brilliant baby!
I’m so glad you liked it 🥰
@@TheFairyVoiceMother I loved it too! Lolli, I was gobsmacked! I got your point about "beautiful harmony", I said "Oh, yeah, it is", and I was mentally ready to move on... and then YOU SANG THE HARMONY with your beautiful voice, so perfect, so exact, and on three windows!!! I think never a teacher was so ready to illustrate a point, so cheerful and nonchalant. It had to rewatch and rehear that section like 10 times. I don't think I'll ever get bored of hearing it! Thank you very much for your lovely voice, happiness, sensibility and vast vast knowledge.
really like your interpretation on this song, and you’re pretty much right! from Daron (the guitarist) this song is about how as people we judge others based upon how they die. he used drug abuse as an example, saying that if he were to die of drug abuse, people would say he deserved it for abusing drugs in the first place.
I was going to write this, but luckily saw it here first. So yeah. I concur. I think your assessment is pretty spot on.
Pretty sure the "self-righteous suicide" part is a jab at christianity and the reason some of the critics hated the song.
Referencing the fact that Christ willingly let himself be crucified. "Father, why have you forsaken me" were famously his last words by some accounts and "I cry when angels deserve to die" can definitely reference the crucifixion as well.
The record company was hesitant to have the word "Suicide" in the song title so the band 'chop'ped it down to "Suey", hence, "Chop Suey".
@@jaegybomb So you're "pretty sure" you know more than one of the songwriters own words. Interesting.
When you sing those lines in your interpretation, I'm blown away by your voice. Brings a tear to my eye.
yeah seriously i thought the same thing, there is such passion and emotion, not to mention talent
This is why I was thinking, that would be a brilliant cover to do
I love when vocal coach reactors actually demonstrate what their talking about
It’s comforting and emotional to finally hear someone else talk about the meaning of this song out loud and understand it. Seeing your facial expressions makes me understand you, and all of us here have each other to support. Thank you for bringing that to light. 11:52
12:35 HOLY SHIT You can SING ! sounds so amazin how much heart and sould you put in your pure art to explain things and feel the song. YOU are absolutely amazing.
How is it that you can take a song that I've listened to COUNTLESS times over the years and STILL manage to bring entertainment and value to it. Not to mention you hit the nail on the head first listen as far as meaning goes. One additional thing I would add to the meaning though is while it can affect people in a sad way calling out societies indifference or disdain, it can also act as a shout to those who feel ignored saying "WE SEE YOU!". I love this channel.
Ya, System Of A Down knows what people are going through. It is obvious in all their songs.
Lolli never let's us down. She is the best.
It is truly refreshing to hear a voice of knowledge instead of just a bunch of rambling on about nothing. Thank you for your sharing!
Ok I never leave comments but I have to this time. I have watched a LOT of reaction videos to this song and you are the first one to not only get the overall meaning but every nuance of the song as well. I'm guessing it is because you have experienced depression where it seems that others have not and don't even bother to TRY to understand what it means or how it feels. Absolutely FANTASTIC reaction video. Thank you
Lolli has to be the best human being in the world. I've forgotten how many times I've heard her say how she's proud of human beings. I wish I could be as optimistic.
Music reaction has never made me cry before. Started out as an amazingly insightful song breakdown, and quickly became an emotionally devastating display of insight and empathy. Damn. Thanks for sharing your work and knowledge.
How you aren't a huge popstar in your own right is beyond me. The off-the-cuff replication of whatever a singer is doing is only trumped by your personality and of course that you are flawlessly easy on the eyes. Total package.
Because vocal talent and personality have very little to do with becoming a popstar.
I don't think John gets enough credit for his playing on this track. His choice to play just behind the beat through most of the song creates a real sense on dissonance that you hardly notice at first. Also, his snare-snare-kick pattern during the verses is a little reminiscent of a heartbeat to me. It isn't until the bridge that he seems to get squarely in the groove. SOAD is one of those bands where every instrument has an important part to provide. Another great post, Lolli. Cheers from Florida.
This is an absolutely valid point, what's also interesting is how Shavo quietly glues together this and the guitar lines. Certain lines are allowed to simply sustain whereas others are (if my limited theory knowledge is correct?) Arpeggiated to meet the start of the bar or line. They're interesting enough to give a bit of flavour, draw the ear in the right direction but not overly busy. A good example of a bass player really on his game. What a rhythm section!
you’re right about the title! the original was ‘Self-Righteous Suicide’ but their label wouldn’t allow it, so instead it’s: Self-Right- ‘Chop Suey!’ -cide. super unique way of getting around it.
I freaking adore you, your channel and every reaction you do. You make this mundane life a tad brighter. Thank you for all you do.
This video made you my instant favourite voice analysis/reaction channel. I also recommend checking out Serj’s orchestral/ concert performances. Many of them brought me to tears. Thank you for this, and your voice is beautiful as well. I honestly would feel glad to hear your cover of some of these songs ❤
My god, what a superb review. I’ve watched many, many reviews of this song over the years but yours is absolutely magic. ❤
Your interpretation of the deeper meaning,relating to how many of us struggle is spot on. Thanks
i cant believe how quickly you nailed it. it took me so long to unpack this song and then i found out it's original title was literally Suicide. such an incredibly complex and beautiful song
It's so nice to see someone who actually listens to the music and the instruments and can pick up all the different things that are happening. Thanks for such a thorough analysis! I really enjoyed it.
SOAD are pure lyrical, vocal and visual genius, they are hard to beat. There was a lot of competition at the time, but their music was just on another level. This analysis equally genius, you picked out so much detail. It seems like you put a fair amount of time and effort into it and it's appreciated, thank you.
So fun seeing you get to discover these for the first time, and great insights and explanations as always!
I love it how deep and eloquent your analysis is as well how passionate you are while hearing the music. It was nice listening to your channel. Thanks.
It's always amazing to watch someone who listens to music with their entire being. Even more awesome to learn so much about a song I've heard so many times before. It's always a pleasure to watch and learn from you.
Damn this song is so good I never get tired of listening to it, it has helped me understand that I'm not alone in this feeling.
I know this song is sad for some of us, but that is one of the great things about it. That being said, I would love to hear you sing a cover of it. You relate and could naturally put emotion into it, and I think your voice sounds great.
This System Journey is so fun. Reinvigorating their music for me. Let’s do more please!!
We need a full cover of Chop suey from you including both Daron’s and Serj’s vocals because your voice sounds so magical singing the lines
i absolutely love all your video and reactions and breakdowns you do. its always so top tier and i feel like you actually try to understand every aspect of the art, not just the singing. so good.
Wasn’t sure I was ready for another vocal coach analysis but your commentary and editing are superb. I love it!
I think i have heared this a couple hundred times in my life and i have gotten quite numb to the emotions of the song even though i can recognize the genius writing every time. Your reaction really got the emotions back and i cried a little. Please react to every single song of this band, i will continue to watch and like every single one of those videos. ❤❤❤
This is so insightful, can't word it enough how I appreciate learning to to consume this with more awareness. Priceless.
What a fantastic breakdown! When someone with the actual knowledge in the subject, brings up all this little details, I love it. For me, it's like listening to one of my favourite songs, for the first time again. Also, I really appreciate all the extra work of editing in bits and pieces, to accompany your explanations.
Awesome. 👏👏👏I enjoy all your videos. Such a treat to hear an expert explain vocal techniques and how they are used to make us feel things, and in such an awesome casual approachable and funny way! 😍
Another beautiful gem. I remember buying this CD and playing it on repeat for a month. So many sad and great memories in music.
I've watched so many reactions to this song and you are the first to totally nail the meaning, and you also noticed some stuff that nobody else has pointed out and I never noticed myself. This is why you're one of my favorite channels on KZhead. Also, do Aerials by SOAD next plz
System of a Down is a great band with many great songs. I look forward to you learning more about them.
I have been watching reaction channels for years because I just like the feeling people get and their impressions at their first listen to the song, BUT, this has to be the best video and channel ever. I knew the song was kind of sad but never saw it in such a deep way as you put it, and it felt like a complete literature, music, history, psychology and sociology class. I would literally take a university course with you explaining songs haha, great work ❤
This is by far the best explained reaction on a song, period!!!! Great Job!!!!
This is by far the best analysis of this song I've seen. To analyze (and replicate) the vocal techniques and structure, and also the composition of the music and how they progress into transitions, and on top of all that, analyze video and the meaning behind the song. Beautifully done, as always 👏 👏 👏
I’ve seen so many reactions to this song but yours is definitely the best, especially with the way you explain things and use your own voice. And your voice matches perfectly even your fry screams
And once again,you show why imo you are the best vocal reaction channel bar none. You give so much of your knowledge and insight of these tracks not to mention your incredible vocal prowess at reproducing these vocals freely. Its stunning. Thanks!
Fantastic! I have been looking forward to more SOAD analysis from you. Great video thank you!
Wow. This by far the best reaction to this song that I've ever heard! So in depth into areas that I never even thought of! Thank YOU!!!! :)
This is the best analysis of this song I've ever heard. You absolutely nailed it. I've heard that this is what it's about before, but never heard it fleshed out so perfectly. Every line and delivery drives home the message. It's actually pretty straightforward for System of a Down lyrics, but not in your face about it. It makes you do a little work.
I love your explanation of the lyrics, the mixing, the thought process behind vocal, mixing, lyrical decisions. Plus hearing you sing is always amazing. I guess you'll have to do all their top songs now :)
Phenomenal reaction. Great demonstration of styles and the harmony. Love watching your reactions and hearing your break down. Keep up the great work!!!
Always enjoy watching and listening to your reactions and especially vocal showcases/notes as much as all of these great songs! You are so talented, thank you!
This was a great reaction to an epic song. So many deep nuances that you caught.
Hearing Rick Rubin talk about how Serj found those amazing lyrics just makes this song that more amazing. Please do more SOAD!
THIS!! Rubin has been there and encouraged some insanely amazing moments in modern music. We have sold a TON of his book that is ENTIRELY about being present in the moment.
@@sc00b4s7eveProducers do get a lot of credit but they are more a member of a band than a lot of people realize. Except in hip-hop where a producer is the one who plays most of the instruments lmao.
I've been listening to this song for years and really, I've never noticed so many nuances. Incredible. And you have a beautiful voice! Congratulations for the react and the analysis.
Wow! Easily THEE most in depth, detailed analysis and interpretation of a song ever!! Really enjoyed this. You truly have a gift and I am mighty pissed that I just came across your channel! I have a lot of catching up to do!
Wow! When you explain with your voice, I'm thinking, I would LOVE to hear you do a cover of this song! Have you thought about doing covers of some of the songs you've reviewed?
I wrote it in the live chat, let me re-phrase it here in the comments so it's more permanent for you. You wrote how you felt in a negative way for "missing out" after so many of us started "singing" the lyrics in the chat. Never, ever apologize for doing that. Ours is such a chaotic world "missing out" is part of the process, it cannot be otherwise, and no sin of ours. The only people who need to apologize are those who, so closed minded, never wander outside their tiny bubble they erect around themself not for a need of self preservation or fear, but for laziness or out of spite. Watching you enjoy these small-big parts of our lives is such a pleasure, thank you for another analysis. Also, if I may, as a general suggestion stalking musicians in either a creepy or in most non-creepy ways is frowned upon in many countries.
Well said! The xkcd comic "lucky 10000" comes to mind
you really like to hear yourself talk lol
Not really sure what you're saying so I probably shouldn't comment on it but really do want to argue with parts of your comment. You put it in a way that is too difficult for me to navigate though so......nah.
lmao what
This is the first of your reactions that I have seen, OMG 🤯, so insightful. Looking forward to watching your back catalogue as well as your new releases. Amazing 🤙
Your videos always cheer me up. That's not easy to do, so thank you for being you (and capturing it so well on video).
Me encanto tu reacción y debo decir que al escuchar detenidamente la letra de esta canción no pude evitar soltar unas lágrimas ya que en parte me sentí identificado por muchas razones y ocasiones de la vida 🤘😊🤘 nuevo seguidor
I love how into the music you get and the extra information given per segment. Really fantastic reaction and more informative than most by far.
you are hands-down the best analyst of music and vocals on here. Thank you so much.
Great analysis. The inspiration for this song that I’ve read the band discuss in interviews is the idea that the way a person passes can retroactively change how other people view/value that person’s life. E.g. the loss of someone who succumbs to addiction or mental illness might be treated as less tragic than if had they passed some other way. If you’re looking for more SOAD, BYOB is a fun one. ✌️
The tattooed guitarist, main author of this musical masterpiece, seems to me more stoned than "surprised", honestly. And the desperation that leaks from his singing and lyrics is quite genuine, given his melancholic and depressed personality. Serj contributed, of course, in writing the lyrics and harmonizations, making this song a pearl of rare beauty. You did a good analysis, congratulations.
finally someone who really feels the music. cheers from brasil
Your analysis is phenomenal! ❤
SoD is known for their lyrics and meanings of the songs. They broach all kinds of subjects. It’s pretty deep when you actually listen to the lyrics.
The more I watch your reactions, listening to your interpretation of the songs, you being able to easily replicate all kinds of vocal styles and your understanding of the song's structure, I strongly suspect that beneath the humour and entertainment, lies a true musical prodigy. 😀
My exact thoughts every time I watch her videos, she's a genius
You should listen to her music, it's beautiful. ❤
You are beyond inspiring…thank you!
Thank you for a thoughtful interpretation that means a lot to many of us for which this song signifies understanding for a battle that is each minute of every day. It brought a tear (or two) to my eye but also warmed my heart when you said “we” during your video.
I must say that was a bloody brilliant reaction and analysis. I really love that you have your own style of looking at lyrics and visuals and you truly are very knowledgeable in music theory and whatnot. I learned a lot of new things and also heard a different interpretation of the lyrics on Chop Suey! I really hope you react to more System of a Down songs their songs are just pure art. Trust me... going down the SOAD rabbit hole is really interesting, they have songs that are represented in different ways and I bet you'll love them. Serj Tankian also has a solo career you should definitely listen to some of his songs too. I can also see you reacted to Wolf Totem on your channel, did you know that Serj recently collabed with The Hu and Daniel Laskiewicz in a song called Black Thunder? I'll definitely be looking forward to watching more of your content in the future, thanks :)
My friend Andrés, whose father was in the band Beauregard Ajax, told me that Serj had a small issue towards the end of the song. So the producer of this track told him to pick a book off of the book shelf in the studio. He then had Serj turn to a random page. That's where we hear the verse "Father into your hands I condemn my spirit, father into your hands, why have you forsaken me, in your arms forsaken me, in your eyes forsaken me, in your thoughts forsaken me, in your heart forsaken me". I thought that was a cool piece of trivia everyone needed to know.
I've seen that factoid (atributed to one of the band members in an interview) before, but I honestly dont' believe it. I feel like it's WAY too on the nose to have been chosen at random. "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit" is the last thing Jesus said before he died, and in the context of a song about suicide.... Also, as someone who is really good at depression, the idea of being forsaken by god is extremely real. My guess is that a post-9/11 anger at the christian god from a 'forign' band does not look good, so they came up with a story distancing themselves from the meaning. I also feel the same way about 'Don't fear the reaper' by Blue Oyster Cult: They say it isn't about suicide, but come on.
This was super fun. Your videos are really entertaining and I'm learning stuff! Thanks!
I absolutely love this reaction/explanation video. You are perfectly touch on so many elements in a way ive never seen from a reactioner. Deep meaning of the song, techniques, feelings... all of it. This video makes you my favorite, and im excited to see more of your reactions.
Ive been listening to this song most of my life but you managed to pluck out so much extra meaning Ive never picked up on, really appreciate your insight Also you sound great doing it, cover when? 👀
The song is well thought through and written both musically and lyrically. The part at the end when he says Father into your hands I commend my spirit, and those were the last words Jesus said before he died. It gets me every time.
I love, love, love the new format!!!
Awesome breakdown! Absolutely intense song lyrically and musically, hitting the nail on the head. Thank you, love the channel and always looking forward to the next video. Hope you're having a great day!
I still just love this song... The ending chorus is really something special. You take Serj and Daron... neither by most counts that great singers in a professional sense.. but put them together and it just blends so well together. And how they flip the high and low octaves on each verse to harmonize...so good
Awesome reaction. You should do "B.Y.O.B" next. In my opinion, it better shows off Serj's versatility as a vocalist. Daron's vocals are also a little more prominent.
Such a great reaction. You have such amazing insight into these songs and I have never seen such passion. Keep up the great work and thank you
This reaction is beautiful. Omg. I'm an old listener of soad and this is so perfect! Congrats for real 😮
👍👍👍 may be Question by System next?
Wow. Wow. Wow. I grew up listening to SOAD. I have since transitioned away from the genre as I've gotten older, but still appreciate their talent, forward thinking lyrics, and different style (influenced by their Armenian roots no doubt). So, I have watched a TON of reactions to their songs and you are the FIRST I've ever seen who understood the lyrics AND the title in the first go. Your intelligence shines as does your empathy, and you have an amazing voice as well. The total package. You're also beautiful, which is simply a compliment btw, but true and needs pointed out imo. You just earned a follow by being yourself. Amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and genuinely taking the time to think this through.
You help me gain a deeper appreciation for music I already love. Thanks for that. 😊
The fact that you replicate the vocals and explain the technique is amazing!
I want your Chop Suey cover right now, Lolli! Great reaction and insights! I find a current of genuine spiritual struggle in SOAD's writing that's refreshing. The Biblical quote in this lyric always makes me think of Christ's agony on the cross. You're loved, Lolli! Daphne is also loved. :D
Happy world redhead day
Best analisis i ever heard in 15 years of seeing chop suey reaction videos ❤
I really like the change you made to how you analyze songs now. I like that you're going in to the music and production side of things, and what the lyrics might mean, or at least mean to you, in addition to your always stellar voice breakdowns.
This was awesome to watch. Loved your genuine appreciation for my fav band of all time. I've heard this song thousands of times throughout the course of 20 years, and you and TheCharismaticVoice have managed to technically break down the song and breathe life to a song that doesn't need life breathed into it. I hope you do more SOAD songs.
you're just the best..what a lovely breakdown
Best analysis I've seen of this song. Great job. Well-rounded. Includes vocals, includes musical analysis and lyrics.
Probably the BEST interpretation of the music and Lyrics I've seen
What an incredible analysis! Of the music and instruments, as well as the lyrics, and of the vocals harmonies and techniques, plus the meaning of the music video... WOW!! I've never really understood what this song was about, although I love it, but you actually brought tears to my eyes as I finally understood. What a compete analysis ❤❤