John is really nice. Even with me heavily disagreeing with his stance on some USA politics, I understand he’s a person and isn’t just a member of my favorite band. He’s replied to a couple messages on Instagram. He took time out of his day to acknowledge me as a person and a fan of his. That meant the world to me.
7:32 I had the pleasure of meeting John one time at a restaurant and he was, to this day, the not only of the coolest, greatest musicians/celebrities I have ever met but overall one of the COOLEST human being period. Down to earth, AWESOME dude. One of the best experiences I've had till this day.
I love his honesty. And I feel sorry for him in a way. He appreciates his gifts and opportunities and the short time in life we have in order to be able to reach your potential. And still it’s not happening. I totally feel him.
great interview.... John was a big influence on me growing up playing drums... the questions were excellent, he's very insightful and his answers are very thoughtful... thanks for posting...
32:53 “I played a bit faster than andy, which gave an uncomfortable, but good feeling to the music” I immediatelly remember about the Demo version of Sugar in 1995/96 (recorded with Andy). It is way slower in terms of pace and more brutally raw, then the version as we know nowadyas
Great interview Sona. John made it to the top, and he is more realistic about success. Therefore, your approach sounds more theoretical, as you are looking for a recipe, while John is saying everyone’s success path is unique per se. So, there is no a priori set of canned approach to success. Your enthusiasm and smarts on the other hand, always propel you to ask great interview questions.
Как хорошо сказал .- У тебя есть все ,но когда ты знаешь ,что твой народ страдает, тебе не нужны эти благо , они тебя не радуют , ты этим не наслождаешься ! Вот одна из причин, что народ армянский живёт и будет жить !❤
System helped shape myworld view by making me question war and the US prison system. When Trump became president and was actively removing troops overseas, making peace deals, helping veterans and fighting against the media I became a fan of Trump. Everyone around me treated me like shit for this opinion but John coming out and having the same views as me helped me greatly.
I remember you guys being very music hungry and making allot of noise at nightngale studios in Burbank years ago. I remember wondering to myself what the hell are they playing? The music sounded like allot cars crashing into each other lol! Thank you for being kind and nice to me John.
its funny that they dont perform a song called Ego Brain when certain members cant seem to check their egos out the door and do something greater than themselves. i still love them to death tho, all 4 are almost father figures to me in a way, being 9 years old and listening to them up to being an adult
John suggesting we not rely solely on first impressions -- I can appreciate that point of view, regardless of how I feel about whatever things I've heard or read about his politics and etc.
Yes and no, first impressions can be important but I'd say your environment and audience can make a difference. People are worth effort, just not worth trusting majority of the time. To add to that similarily, I'd say hate is generally not going to help anything either. Grey area is nice, a good portion of people do not recognize Grey areas.
It's sad John holds some of the views he holds, especially his gross remarks about some tragedies. And I totally get why especially a humanist like Serj would not want to really work with him for too long. I'm glad they can still come together to do things for charity though.
Before all of the Serj disciples start bashing Daron, just remember it's always been Serj. Shavo May 2013: ok..... Ill come clean.. Its not us(meaning Daron,John Or Shavo!! Its Sej, who doesn' want to do a new album!!!! so please stop harassing us about it!!! We are just waiting for SERJ! Now He might hate me for exposing the truth but i Had too.. Sorry folks!!! we're trying to get a new album out, its just not passing Serj's RULES! . Kinda funny, since we started the band and now he's holding us back!! I think we should should release another album again??? As for me.. I'm ready to release one with someone who wants to be the singer of SYSTEM. not soeome we have to beg to be a part of SYSTEM!! So with that in mind, what do you guys w should do? Just remember, Hes been holding us back for 7 years so far.. wanna wait another $-5 years? or shall we release a record without Serj? u tell us????? I dont want to make a record without him... but if he's not down? should the 3 of us just sit and wait?? Not cool!!!!!!!! i want the fans from all over the world including Brazil to tell us what they think. No System? or System with with a new singer whos just as good if not better? PLUS new System songs and tours???? please give me ur opinion people!!! is SYSTEM better with no singer or someone who is excited to be our new singer?? you decide.. cause im confused!!! no diss to Serj.. If he wants to be in the band then he's welcome but if he's not? what do you expect us 3 to do.?? we really want anorther System Record! wish Serj was down but if hes not, then im going ahead and making a System record without him!!! im furious that he let us down like this, but we gotta do something to keep this great band alive!!! agreed????????
Not really a surprise, tbh. Serj is someone who preaches one thing then does another. He seems like a nice guy and probably means well, but I wouldn't trust an activist who keeps his tweets on lock down to silence criticism to be completely genuine.
Oh he seems like an angry dude, I just don't feel like he would poop out of his mouth. It'd be well thought out and harsh and if you could keep from taking it personally, you might get a truly unadulterated perspective.
He nailed it on the head. No one side of politics only ever gets it right and the other only ever gets it wrong. It’s completely naive and ignorant to think in such ways. I’ve come to the same realisation over time and I’m glad to hear him stand firm on that ground. Wokeness is unfettered insanity, put it in the bin.
I'd say leave reproduction to the individual, but I understand what he's saying. Regardless, spot on about not just Armenian war getting snubbed because of what's happening in Ukraine, but also war in Libya, Syria, Yemen. The list goes on. They only tell you what they want you to hear.
Here’s an idea for fans , you guys , and Armenian assistance… SOAD puts on world 🌎 tour. 60% of all proceeds goes to the band. 15% covers all costs… And 25% goes to Armenia and it’s causes. ( If by chance a live album comes of it, after, with a few new tunes… All the better.) And none(well a lot ) of it doesn’t have to be about any individual in your band. Just all of you in support of your homeland, and giving a gift to your fans… Stream of thought… Alll the best ! #SOAD
Gosh, I'm productive and prefer to be active, and am more productive between 4am-10am and 6pm-12am. I've always been that way. I can really relate. Also, to hell with Trump and that realm of thinking. Wipe it off the face of the Earth. It's ACTUAL toxicity that messes up our culture, not just a metaphor for a toxic city.
@@freekgroeneveld5382 I cannot actually remember what the engagement was, but I remember responding to his instagram via the link on blabbermouth, he said something I perceived as uninformed, so i corrected him. And WHAM! blocked......which is a stupid reaction by any entertainer, just mute or ignore, why alienate people. if one is really confident in their beliefs why get intimidated by a different viewpoint
@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle If you carry it around as a memory of that time you "owned him" you should remember the topic and the argument/refutation you put forth. How can we judge whether you weren't simply rude in your comment, or whether your correction itself missed the point so completely it might have looked malicious?
@@freekgroeneveld5382 it does not matter enough to remember what I educated him, I just get a kick I reduced him to rubble. If I remembered the exchanges that got someone to block me, I would he compromising space for the important things. If he t9ok the comment to be rude, then he's extremely fragile and shouldn't be on social media.
John is really nice. Even with me heavily disagreeing with his stance on some USA politics, I understand he’s a person and isn’t just a member of my favorite band.
He’s replied to a couple messages on Instagram. He took time out of his day to acknowledge me as a person and a fan of his. That meant the world to me.
He blocked me on Instagram, that’s the only type of acknowledgment I’ve ever gotten out of him LMFAOO
I agree, he seems like a genuinely nice dude. Definitely don't agree with him on lots of things, though.
He replied to me too but it can just be an old man activities.
@@spencer4444 me too.
@@spencer4444WHAT DID U DO TO HIM??
7:32 I had the pleasure of meeting John one time at a restaurant and he was, to this day, the not only of the coolest, greatest musicians/celebrities I have ever met but overall one of the COOLEST human being period. Down to earth, AWESOME dude. One of the best experiences I've had till this day.
I met him at a restaurant in Glendale, very nice guy.
When he started talking about nocturnal people I was like, yep that's Daron xD
A great interview, great drummer, great band and can relate as a musician/composer to John’s story and Armenia. Thankyou 🙏🇦🇲🙏
Sona, you interviewed Serj and John, now we need Daron ❤️❤️❤️
I love his honesty. And I feel sorry for him in a way. He appreciates his gifts and opportunities and the short time in life we have in order to be able to reach your potential. And still it’s not happening. I totally feel him.
i can relate to that when you have ideas you want to take action on but certain things in life hold you back from it
great interview.... John was a big influence on me growing up playing drums... the questions were excellent, he's very insightful and his answers are very thoughtful... thanks for posting...
Suprised this channel only has this many subs. This is content we been looking for!
What a great interview.. I literally got chills when he was talking about their concert in Armenia! Fantastic job (as always) Sona jan.
Ok I just finished watching, and this was so damn fulfilling!! I could listen to you guys talk for hours. Thank you for doing this Sona and John 🙏
I watched this all the way through and was so engaged the entire time. Sona brings out the most authentic side of her guests. Bravo.
High quality content. Thank you Sona.
32:53 “I played a bit faster than andy, which gave an uncomfortable, but good feeling to the music”
I immediatelly remember about the Demo version of Sugar in 1995/96 (recorded with Andy). It is way slower in terms of pace and more brutally raw, then the version as we know nowadyas
How does this channel not have more subscribers?!
I agree! We should spread the word 🙌
Great interview Sona. John made it to the top, and he is more realistic about success. Therefore, your approach sounds more theoretical, as you are looking for a recipe, while John is saying everyone’s success path is unique per se. So, there is no a priori set of canned approach to success. Your enthusiasm and smarts on the other hand, always propel you to ask great interview questions.
Как хорошо сказал .- У тебя есть все ,но когда ты знаешь ,что твой народ страдает, тебе не нужны эти благо , они тебя не радуют , ты этим не наслождаешься ! Вот одна из причин, что народ армянский живёт и будет жить !❤
I went to 3 different SOAD concerts last year, loved all of them! This was so nice to see this side of John.
Brother and sister amazing interview I changed all the water in my fishroom when your talking and learned a lot more about system
John's very excited for the pizza 🤣 Great interview!
What a splendid pie! Pizza pizza pie!
gorgeous and asks intelligent questions. wow
System helped shape myworld view by making me question war and the US prison system.
When Trump became president and was actively removing troops overseas, making peace deals, helping veterans and fighting against the media I became a fan of Trump.
Everyone around me treated me like shit for this opinion but John coming out and having the same views as me helped me greatly.
John is awesome
Loved this, thank you!
I remember you guys being very music hungry and making allot of noise at nightngale studios in Burbank years ago. I remember wondering to myself what the hell are they playing? The music sounded like allot cars crashing into each other lol! Thank you for being kind and nice to me John.
its funny that they dont perform a song called Ego Brain when certain members cant seem to check their egos out the door and do something greater than themselves. i still love them to death tho, all 4 are almost father figures to me in a way, being 9 years old and listening to them up to being an adult
Nobody needs to spend time with somebody they don't want to.
And that is alright.
John suggesting we not rely solely on first impressions -- I can appreciate that point of view, regardless of how I feel about whatever things I've heard or read about his politics and etc.
Yes and no, first impressions can be important but I'd say your environment and audience can make a difference. People are worth effort, just not worth trusting majority of the time. To add to that similarily, I'd say hate is generally not going to help anything either. Grey area is nice, a good portion of people do not recognize Grey areas.
i just want one of those couches
I feel for John.
It's sad John holds some of the views he holds, especially his gross remarks about some tragedies.
And I totally get why especially a humanist like Serj would not want to really work with him for too long.
I'm glad they can still come together to do things for charity though.
Always appreciate his insights.
Before all of the Serj disciples start bashing Daron, just remember it's always been Serj.
Shavo
May 2013:
ok..... Ill come clean.. Its not us(meaning Daron,John Or Shavo!! Its Sej, who doesn' want to do a new album!!!! so please stop harassing us about it!!! We are just waiting for SERJ! Now He might hate me for exposing the truth but i Had too.. Sorry folks!!! we're trying to get a new album out, its just not passing Serj's RULES! . Kinda funny, since we started the band and now he's holding us back!! I think we should should release another album again??? As for me.. I'm ready to release one with someone who wants to be the singer of SYSTEM. not soeome we have to beg to be a part of SYSTEM!! So with that in mind, what do you guys w should do? Just remember, Hes been holding us back for 7 years so far.. wanna wait another $-5 years? or shall we release a record without Serj? u tell us?????
I dont want to make a record without him... but if he's not down? should the 3 of us just sit and wait?? Not cool!!!!!!!! i want the fans from all over the world including Brazil to tell us what they think.
No System? or System with with a new singer whos just as good if not better? PLUS new System songs and tours???? please give me ur opinion people!!! is SYSTEM better with no singer or someone who is excited to be our new singer?? you decide.. cause im confused!!!
no diss to Serj.. If he wants to be in the band then he's welcome but if he's not? what do you expect us 3 to do.?? we really want anorther System Record! wish Serj was down but if hes not, then im going ahead and making a System record without him!!! im furious that he let us down like this, but we gotta do something to keep this great band alive!!! agreed????????
Not really a surprise, tbh. Serj is someone who preaches one thing then does another. He seems like a nice guy and probably means well, but I wouldn't trust an activist who keeps his tweets on lock down to silence criticism to be completely genuine.
@@slightlyaboveaveragebutaverage agreed
John can be a little harsh, but he seems to say things that need to be said.
Oh he seems like an angry dude, I just don't feel like he would poop out of his mouth. It'd be well thought out and harsh and if you could keep from taking it personally, you might get a truly unadulterated perspective.
He nailed it on the head. No one side of politics only ever gets it right and the other only ever gets it wrong. It’s completely naive and ignorant to think in such ways. I’ve come to the same realisation over time and I’m glad to hear him stand firm on that ground. Wokeness is unfettered insanity, put it in the bin.
Sona, can you please help me?
2:48 guess i would had been useful in the hunter gatherer days
I'd say leave reproduction to the individual, but I understand what he's saying. Regardless, spot on about not just Armenian war getting snubbed because of what's happening in Ukraine, but also war in Libya, Syria, Yemen. The list goes on. They only tell you what they want you to hear.
Here’s an idea for fans , you guys , and Armenian assistance…
SOAD puts on world 🌎 tour. 60% of all proceeds goes to the band. 15% covers all costs… And 25% goes to Armenia and it’s causes.
( If by chance a live album comes of it, after, with a few new tunes… All the better.)
And none(well a lot ) of it doesn’t have to be about any individual in your band. Just all of you in support of your homeland, and giving a gift to your fans…
Stream of thought…
Alll the best ! #SOAD
🤘🤘🤘
So...we all know the problem is between Daron and Serj with all their ego shit
Gosh, I'm productive and prefer to be active, and am more productive between 4am-10am and 6pm-12am. I've always been that way. I can really relate.
Also, to hell with Trump and that realm of thinking. Wipe it off the face of the Earth. It's ACTUAL toxicity that messes up our culture, not just a metaphor for a toxic city.
Interesting interview, but wish the interviewer would ask less gossipy questions.
She didn’t, actually. What question could be classified as gossipy?
Get your band together..so i can sue you for more money for what you have done to me
This foo wearing the same pants in both interviews
Remember I owned John on instragram when I corrected him on a political take.....he did not squander the fetal reaction
@derping what does that have to do with this? A lot of insecure people have financial security.....he was sensitive to being corrected
@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Alright, what was his take and how did you correct him?
@@freekgroeneveld5382 I cannot actually remember what the engagement was, but I remember responding to his instagram via the link on blabbermouth, he said something I perceived as uninformed, so i corrected him. And WHAM! blocked......which is a stupid reaction by any entertainer, just mute or ignore, why alienate people. if one is really confident in their beliefs why get intimidated by a different viewpoint
@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle If you carry it around as a memory of that time you "owned him" you should remember the topic and the argument/refutation you put forth. How can we judge whether you weren't simply rude in your comment, or whether your correction itself missed the point so completely it might have looked malicious?
@@freekgroeneveld5382 it does not matter enough to remember what I educated him, I just get a kick I reduced him to rubble. If I remembered the exchanges that got someone to block me, I would he compromising space for the important things. If he t9ok the comment to be rude, then he's extremely fragile and shouldn't be on social media.
System of a down sucks... Who cares!?!? Nobody!
… and yet you are here commenting 🤣🤣
@@annamolly6903 yes because it pops up in news feeds. So I come to comment. On many dumb videos. And crappy content.
@@edfarms3168 sounds like you’re really making the most out of this life
One of the most popular bands of all time but okay
I disgree with that not judge part