+kaulz wouldnt real punk be not giving a fuck what 90% of the audience did or didnt know and just enjoying the moment? maybe set something nobody cares about on fire afterwards just for fun. You cant experience your moment in another persons mind. Also a mohawk hair style sharpened enough to go straight through someones head and offend anyone over a certain age
@@wolfhoodlum1789 I really wonder what the conversation behind the gig was like,".....You want us to preform this song for those people?..........Genius!"
@@pr9039 I think what was changed was appropriate for our times. And yes I understand when, how and why the song was written and from what point of view it comes from. And maybe Serj is sensitive to it being he’s an Ethnic Armenian him self, and may not feel comfortable sing ethic slurs.
Except he butchered the line talking about the white rich people, where it says, "Braggin' that you know how the niggas feel cold, and the slums got so much soul." They censored the most important line of the song, punching up, and made it soft when it's a hard as fuck song.
Maybe 2 people in this crowd have any idea what the song means, how awesome it is, how lucky they are to see it, how significant it is and what an amazing job they did covering it.
You guys are acting like that is a bad thing! I love when people dig old lesser known music. They came to see the foo fighters (I assume) not the Dead Kennedys
What makes you say that? Do know ANY of those people? Fuck off; you are just as bad as you make them out to be. I bet you're one of those people who sit around and bitch about how judgmental everyone is of you and then judge every-fucking-one you see.
onelifetodiefor No silly, the song attacks boring rich college kids, and that is the type of character they are emulating with their actions in the crowd. You need to chill
I think you need to get off of the Internet, forever. And then bury a hole, only to live in that hole and never speak another word again. Yes, your opinion is that wrong.
Wow... I am neither a System or Foo fighters fan, But they did a pretty decent cover of this great song. Serg captured the way Jello sung this song much better than I thought he would.
Serj says that here but that's not what the original lyrics are. It's not that I'm getting all giddy about the 'N" word but when it's sung in the original it gives the song a completely different tone.
I wish I could go back in time, to the early late 70s/early 80s when hardcore was just beginning and show them this video. Show them how their art would be turned into the exact thing they reviled; background music for the bourgeois, casually interested masses of consumer culture. That the spiritual successors of the same people that used to beat them up for looking different would bob their heads along to their music at an MTV party. God help us. God help us all.
Eobard Thawne Interestingly enough, Serj used to be quite radical left winged in his views. Read the booklet of the album "System Of A Down", read the lyrics, listen to the music, it's not that different to the early Hardcore music. Since then, however. System and Serj have changed quite a lot.
Eobard Thawne I'm pretty sure the reason why they chose to play it in front of such a fake crowd was because of how bourgeois they were. It was a big fuck you to the privileged people in the room.
I can see how Serj grew up influenced not just with Jello 's style but also they share a clever take on addressing issues but not in the usual tired way of "look at me ".Serj for president of the universe...
One of my favorite songs ever. Love the original version as well as the Laaz Rockit (super underrated band) version. And this. I get why he’s having such fun singing it- it’s my favorite song to sing, especially the pol-pot part.
I remember seeing this. I lost my shit! I was so excited. My GF at the time made me what MTV awards against my will and then i saw this! But they went to commercial break half way through the song, I was so pissed plus the crowd was awful, they had no idea what song they were covering.
American singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, and political activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional live rhythm guitarist of the rock band System of a Down, formed in 1994 by four Armenian-American friends. (O. kay..so fr "don't know this guy" to now I know!) Thanks for sharing.
That's really cool. Always thought Serj Tankian must be a fan of Dead Kennedys since the first time I heard 'Deer Dance': "Baton courtesy; service with a smile!"
The VMA staff talking to the audience before the band plays the song: "Listen up, here's what we need you to do for this song. You, pump your fist in the air the entire song. You over there, wag your finger to the beat. You sir, do the classic devil horns. Ladies, just pretend the Foo Fighters are playing Everlong and dance as you would for that song. Just remember, don't try to pay attention to the lyrics that Serj is singing. If there's anything between your ears, you may be offended. Then cheer wildly at the end like you knew what was going on! Got it? Good!"
It s surely one of the best songs ever written. The riff is magic. The whole package. Some songs got that something you can t quite put your finger on. Dead Kennedys were such an amazing band. Maybe one way of explaining is that they were so sincere and on the other hand not giving a fuck...Great cover here...
Yeah man, I saw Serj perform at the Norva with his band the FCC. Incredible performer, and just a really nice guy. Was telling some awesome stories and just saying thank you over and over for coming out. - Sean
These kids have no idea what they have in front of them or the roots from which it came. HOWEVER, I do believe this opened eyes, minds and hearts. More than one soul is forever changed. Mission Accomplished.
I remember when I first saw this on the VMA's, Seeing Serj and Foo fighters together on stage I squealed like a fangirl. This song also introduced me to the Dead Kennedys
+Gearjammer yes he seems so genuine and i totally admire the issues he confronts in many of his and soad's songs. i have alot of respect for him, yet i have never even spoke with him. i did see him live at rockfest 7 in oregon years ago tho, so awesome!
+b mp ya, just look at the baffled expressions on their faces at 3:48 . They haven't got a clue what this song is. Censoring "that line" in the song is also BS. I don't think the band understands the importance of what they are singing either. Do it right or don't bother.
Right, because you need to have heard a song before to enjoy it. Especially live at a concert. When the Foo Fighters are covering it. With Serj Tankian singing. How dare they, the phonies.
For everyone talking shit yes the dead kennedys have no place in an event like this but Jello got fucked in a lawsuit and so the shit is free, the foo fighters are amazing, serj is godly, and DK is lifechanging whichever version you prefer is your opinion, just don't talk shit about people who really don't deserve it
***** Oh but they do deserve it! It's just awful! Are you saying you can actually listen to and watch that whole video and none of it feels like bullshit?
You people are ignorant assholes sure the foo fighters suck but Serj is great and would get along nicely with Jello. They both really have the same message and share political opinions.
***** The song does have legit meaning to it but I don't know enough about Serj to confirm that he feels so. Its not enough to say they words, you also need to have the beliefs and morals as well such as Jello does. Serj can rock a top hat quite nicely though.
I think like 90% of that crowd had no idea that this song was a cover...or weren't even listening.
gd129 They all rock the five grand stereo and blast blue-eyed soul like it's a struggle they know.
Lol great comment
+gd129 So you know its an old punk song and you're assuming the audience doesn't know anything. So punk man.
+gd129 Isnt that funny!!!!
+kaulz wouldnt real punk be not giving a fuck what 90% of the audience did or didnt know and just enjoying the moment? maybe set something nobody cares about on fire afterwards just for fun. You cant experience your moment in another persons mind. Also a mohawk hair style sharpened enough to go straight through someones head and offend anyone over a certain age
The crowd looks like the type of people the song is about in the first place
but father Saloth is no longer alive :(
Hipsters. Yes I agree
Truth.
Exactly right. Millenial know-it-alls, that are truly oblivious. The irony is lost on them.
@@kevinm3428 dead kennedys predicted the millenials in 1980? thats weird you'd think they'd be talking about your generation. lmao
Serj looked like he had more fun covering a song with Foo Fighters than he did with an entire year of System in 2006.
he likes to get freaky, id get bored playing darons music for years too
@@tfwnoyandere how? it's not exactly boring music?
@@missmachete1 playing the same music all the time
AND THE CROWD WENT MILD!!!!!!
Bwah ha ha ha!!
How extremely accurate
lmao
Like it wasn't the worst crowd ever, but like, Jesus Christ they need to kick it up a notch.
@@wolfhoodlum1789 I really wonder what the conversation behind the gig was like,".....You want us to preform this song for those people?..........Genius!"
Serj's voice really fits punk rock quite well, live.
Too bad about the lame band he's performing with.
@@Bigyawner that’s funny bro
That’s because he kinda based it off of jello biafra
@@Bigyawner whos your band champ?
It’s terrible tbh
Serj is the perfect voice to cover DK. Seriously, one of the best covers of anything ive ever heard. Flawless
....not when he edits the goddamn lyrics, no.
The sepultura cover is much better
When he started singing my first thought was that he sounds like a Muppet version of Jello :) (and I do like Serj as a singer and musician, btw)
Exactly 👍
@@pr9039 I think what was changed was appropriate for our times. And yes I understand when, how and why the song was written and from what point of view it comes from. And maybe Serj is sensitive to it being he’s an Ethnic Armenian him self, and may not feel comfortable sing ethic slurs.
Serj s voice really does the song justice well done
It's not being able to actually sing is why it is so good.
Except he butchered the line talking about the white rich people, where it says, "Braggin' that you know how the niggas feel cold, and the slums got so much soul."
They censored the most important line of the song, punching up, and made it soft when it's a hard as fuck song.
@@pr9039it's the hard r but yeah
@@riffslayer42 yeah I'm brainwashed out of even being able to type the alternative.
Why did I never expect this to sound so legit with Serj singin a DK song?
yeah man i couldnt believe how well this sounded
When did Serj do a Donkey Kong song?
@Thomas Anderson I think he said water I think that's really clever, works better than what jello uses these days
@Thomas Anderson it was like water or brothers
@@giganixon6994 it was brothers
Maybe 2 people in this crowd have any idea what the song means, how awesome it is, how lucky they are to see it, how significant it is and what an amazing job they did covering it.
I was thinking the same.... clueless what the song is.
You guys are acting like that is a bad thing! I love when people dig old lesser known music.
They came to see the foo fighters (I assume) not the Dead Kennedys
@@1008md the point is, it’s too bad they missed out on those things.
@@thoughtcriminal7571 fair enough, no better time than now though 😀
They prbly the only ones that can afford to be there
Serj and Foo Fighters knocked the cover out of the park. Kids in the audience just had no idea what the fuck they were seeing.
Kids today would probably freak at seeing DK perform this live.
@@mikewalsh5825 I know I would
I love Dead Kennedys, Foo Fighters, System of a Down ♥️
LOL the crowd is like "let's not jump over 1 inch high, ok"
Serj is the only person I can think of that could even attempt to pull off Jello, and he does a great job.
the crowd doesn't know it but the song is about them. maybe if they were actually listening...
What makes you say that? Do know ANY of those people? Fuck off; you are just as bad as you make them out to be. I bet you're one of those people who sit around and bitch about how judgmental everyone is of you and then judge every-fucking-one you see.
onelifetodiefor woah chill man
onelifetodiefor No silly, the song attacks boring rich college kids, and that is the type of character they are emulating with their actions in the crowd. You need to chill
@frank grimes "faux metal"?
@@onelifetodiefordo you even know what this song is about...it's poking fun at jackasses like you
You know most of the kids in the crowd were like "Yeh man, whooooo, Pol Pot!! I smoked that right before I came in here!!"
This is f*cking amazing. too bad the crowd had no idea. One of the best songs every written in punk and in all of rock and roll. Very important song.
What this needs is a studio version.
I would love proper clarity of Serj's voice.
Dead Kennedy songs are so stuck in litigation that it's almost impossible.
A ten year old comment gets a reply four days ago.
What a timeline.
@@allemander A four month old comment gets a reply today.
What a timeline.
Mmmm, a DK song needing a studio version?
It would be amazing of course!!!BUT, not very punk!😅
This is an outstanding cover. The best DK cover I've ever heard. Been a DK fan since 1981. Great job Foo and Serj!
Everybody smiling and jumping and singing about POL POT....hahahahahahaaha
pol pot, pol pot, pol pot, *selfie*, pol pot, pol pot, vodka red bull, pol pot, pol pot
hahahahahahaahahahaah...that´s it.
Same as it ever was. Is it any crazier than girls getting their titties out at Slayer gigs to Angel Of Death?
Stuart Jenkins hahahahahahahahaha..thst´s right dude.
I am not sure who is offending whom on that gig. I mean it can still be fun if you pull someones leg and they don't even realize...
Serj has so much natural swagger.
but serj has a really amazing voice and I enjoyed this.
the epicness of this performance is underrated by the crowd
Serj would basically the best Dead Kennedys replacement singer
maybe 2nd singer not replacement
bello jiafra still badasss
@@arzufbkz6099 Jello Biafra
The energy is off. Jello was having breakdowns onstage
Serj is awesome!!!
What I love about Serj, is that he can change his vocals, to suit the mood of the song. This is an amazing voice!
I love how serj dances! THIS IS AWESOME!
After a Great Freddie mercury...we have a great Serj Tankian...my Best singer of all time
Honestly, I love this. Serj is so badass. I mean this song is better with the original singer but I think Serj does pretty damn good on it.
no just no
no!
I think you need to get off of the Internet, forever. And then bury a hole, only to live in that hole and never speak another word again. Yes, your opinion is that wrong.
Big joke dude, thanks for the laught
Jeez can anyone have an opinion these days?
Wow... I am neither a System or Foo fighters fan, But they did a pretty decent cover of this great song. Serg captured the way Jello sung this song much better than I thought he would.
My 2 favorite alive musicians on the same stage. My ears are in paradise.
Braggin' that you know how the brothers feel cold... yep
Kinda sucks the the life out of the whole song. Not like that crowd knows what the fuck they just heard.
I actually haven't heard too many versions save for the 81' album where the original lyrics are sung.
I'd swear he says "how the brothers feel cold". "Brothers" as in how some black people refer to each other
Serj says that here but that's not what the original lyrics are. It's not that I'm getting all giddy about the 'N" word but when it's sung in the original it gives the song a completely different tone.
It was on the VMA's (if you read the description) they probably HAD to take that out. I'm suprised they'ed play DK on TV anyway, but they killed it
Rest in power Taylor!
The voice of Serj Tankian is perfect for this song
They all did this song justice. Kudos.
Serj definitely fits this song. System should start covering this live. In my opinion, it just makes sense,
Ooooh, Dave coming in with a scream near the end gave me chills. I love how Serj wasn't prepared for it at all xD
I love how serj seems like he has a mean voice, but when you hear him in a interview, his voice is so peaceful^.^
Bad Brains’ singer is exactly the same way. His soft spoken voice is nothing like his high-energy, aggressive punk rock vocalist voice.
I wish I could go back in time, to the early late 70s/early 80s when hardcore was just beginning and show them this video. Show them how their art would be turned into the exact thing they reviled; background music for the bourgeois, casually interested masses of consumer culture. That the spiritual successors of the same people that used to beat them up for looking different would bob their heads along to their music at an MTV party. God help us. God help us all.
Eobard Thawne Interestingly enough, Serj used to be quite radical left winged in his views. Read the booklet of the album "System Of A Down", read the lyrics, listen to the music, it's not that different to the early Hardcore music. Since then, however. System and Serj have changed quite a lot.
Eobard Thawne I'm pretty sure the reason why they chose to play it in front of such a fake crowd was because of how bourgeois they were. It was a big fuck you to the privileged people in the room.
Shut up
CCDaDon15 pretty sure it was because thats where they were told to play.
Eobard Thawne Yeah because MTV would ever suggest someone to play a Dead Kennedys song
serj is the most badass metal singer of all time
Serj voice is perfect for this song. Always so versatile 😍
I can see how Serj grew up influenced not just with Jello 's style but also they share a clever take on addressing issues but not in the usual tired way of "look at me ".Serj for president of the universe...
Serj and the Foo Fighters,now that's pretty special :D
One of my favorite songs ever. Love the original version as well as the Laaz Rockit (super underrated band) version. And this.
I get why he’s having such fun singing it- it’s my favorite song to sing, especially the pol-pot part.
What a great performance with a personal touch, It's just great!!!!
Cheers from Argentina!!!!
I'm not a fan of Foo Fighters, but I really love Serj Tankian and Jello Biafra. They did a great cover.
I remember seeing this. I lost my shit! I was so excited. My GF at the time made me what MTV awards against my will and then i saw this! But they went to commercial break half way through the song, I was so pissed plus the crowd was awful, they had no idea what song they were covering.
Seeing the audience in this video makes me sad
I am overjoyed at how many people think this is shit. Because it definitely fucking is.
Only 1 in 30.
How?
Mikey Bustamante Because only about 500 thumbs-down to 15,000 thumbs-up. That's a 30 to 1 ratio. 😉
It's a cover of a punk song its not supposed to sound good that was part of the punk rock era
+Mikey Bustamante Well then, be more specific next time. I was the last commenter in the thread when you replied with your monosyllabic comment.
Awesome cover of a awesome song. Serj sounds so good. 😃😃
Serj is the right man for a track like this...Epic..
3:29 that's how classic songs about genocide and xenophobia must be danced.
grrizo do you think any of them actually know the song?
Rosmarin666 Nah, they're just TV mannequins. Dunno why Serj and Dave are there.
If it would be punk rock concert that pussy core crowd would be killed
Ничего себе! Не ожидал такого .... песенка стала классикой....
they pulled that off perfectly, serj's voice fits it really well
great song and all the great musicians in one place
American singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, and political activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional live rhythm guitarist of the rock band System of a Down, formed in 1994 by four Armenian-American friends. (O. kay..so fr "don't know this guy" to now I know!) Thanks for sharing.
That's really cool. Always thought Serj Tankian must be a fan of Dead Kennedys since the first time I heard 'Deer Dance': "Baton courtesy; service with a smile!"
Nobody in the crowd,jumping and smilin... heard about POL POT!!!!!
They're probably jumping and smiling just because this song is a blast
Já faz uns 12 anos que eu assisto esse vídeo kkkkkkk. Toda vez eu curto muito!
Pena que o Taylor Hawkins se foi. Que ele esteja em paz
yeah eu também musica boa nunca envelhece 😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
I love this cover a lot, may not better than the original, but Foo Fighters and Serj did great covering a song from one of my favorite Punk bands!
Serj is the only singer can fills Jello vocals......
no he can't
+Jon Yeager Actually, YES, he can and he just did the BEST version of this song I have ever heard from someone other than Jello.
Jeff Isles sorry, I don't think it sounds good
+Tiago Lethal Nobody can fill Jello's shoes since he's still in them, alive and kicking. ;-)
Serj would be great as the frontman for DK's, much better than the guy they have now.
most of the drones in the audience probably think this actually a foo fighters song. LOND LIVE THE DEAD KENNEDYS!!!!!!!!!
The VMA staff talking to the audience before the band plays the song: "Listen up, here's what we need you to do for this song. You, pump your fist in the air the entire song. You over there, wag your finger to the beat. You sir, do the classic devil horns. Ladies, just pretend the Foo Fighters are playing Everlong and dance as you would for that song. Just remember, don't try to pay attention to the lyrics that Serj is singing. If there's anything between your ears, you may be offended. Then cheer wildly at the end like you knew what was going on! Got it? Good!"
I only discovered this now, and it immediately became one of my favourite live videos of all time…
funny the crowd in front needs that kind of "holiday" lol
A serj le queda como anillo al dedo esta musica
It s surely one of the best songs ever written. The riff is magic. The whole package. Some songs got that something you can t quite put your finger on. Dead Kennedys were such an amazing band. Maybe one way of explaining is that they were so sincere and on the other hand not giving a fuck...Great cover here...
Yeah man, I saw Serj perform at the Norva with his band the FCC. Incredible performer, and just a really nice guy. Was telling some awesome stories and just saying thank you over and over for coming out.
- Sean
Well, the audience don't know how to pogo.
Bounce
She had so many friends!
Great tribute to DKs. Jello’s vocal style influenced Serj so much!
The best version of a classic PUNK song DK ROCKS...GREAT JOB YOU ROCK...
I saw Serj Tankian and Foo Fighters and just about had an eargasm.
I wanted Pol Pot to come back to life and take out the whole audience.
That would be the best thing ever.
The fucking irony is killing me!!!!!
Serj needs a band in the vein of hard core punk, its a natural fit for him.
i love that 3 of the bands i love are doing this
Momento épico... Dave is a legend. Serj the Borat of Rock...♫ ᶫᵒᵛᵉᵧₒᵤ
Braggin' that you know
How the "brothers" feel cold lol!
Serj, my beloved music artist.
I can die a happy man now... simply beautiful
I wonder if the audience actually knew what the song was about?
Looks like 95 percent of the audience has no clue!?!
These kids have no idea what they have in front of them or the roots from which it came. HOWEVER, I do believe this opened eyes, minds and hearts. More than one soul is forever changed. Mission Accomplished.
I remember when I first saw this on the VMA's, Seeing Serj and Foo fighters together on stage I squealed like a fangirl. This song also introduced me to the Dead Kennedys
how come I haven't seen this?
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Wakakakakkaka 😂😂😂
i'm guessing you have seen it :p
The FF do a couple of songs with The Eagles Of Death Metal as well.
Is Serj the coolest man alive?
+Gearjammer yes. its a proven fact.
+Gearjammer I love how he sings a serious song and sounds so sarcastic.
+Gearjammer yes he seems so genuine and i totally admire the issues he confronts in many of his and soad's songs. i have alot of respect for him, yet i have never even spoke with him. i did see him live at rockfest 7 in oregon years ago tho, so awesome!
Gearjammer nah daron Malakian is
No..
Words cannot simply describe how much I love this combination of bands.
Is it just me, or is Serj sounding a bit like Fred Schneider from the B-52s here ?
hahaha I thought it was just me
To be honest Jello Biafra always sounded like a scarrier version of Fred Schnieder. 😁
@@adamdrach5394
True.
LMAO yes!
This is just wrong. Performing this song that way, to that audience lol
+b mp The song is dedicated directly to that audience.
+b mp ya, just look at the baffled expressions on their faces at 3:48 . They haven't got a clue what this song is.
Censoring "that line" in the song is also BS. I don't think the band understands the importance of what they are singing either. Do it right or don't bother.
Pfft Dave is punk, and was totally into punk before nirvana..you can hear it in his hardcore non stop drumming
+b mp i have to agree completely
+Justmiss jamey he is on the guitar
I love classical music!
Never heard of this cover before. What a great cover! One of the best ever!
Lovining it!! Love bashing the unaware!!
brothers feel cold? i don't remember that lyric
Right, because you need to have heard a song before to enjoy it. Especially live at a concert. When the Foo Fighters are covering it. With Serj Tankian singing. How dare they, the phonies.
The Foos jamming with Serj is just a Gold.!!! Two Legends.
Foo fighters serj tankian and system of a down are all ftw
RIP Taylor Hawkins.
It goes to show how serious subjects are treated jovially by those who have never really suffered.
nice song
For everyone talking shit yes the dead kennedys have no place in an event like this but Jello got fucked in a lawsuit and so the shit is free, the foo fighters are amazing, serj is godly, and DK is lifechanging whichever version you prefer is your opinion, just don't talk shit about people who really don't deserve it
***** Oh but they do deserve it! It's just awful! Are you saying you can actually listen to and watch that whole video and none of it feels like bullshit?
Yes because it's NOT DK
Rodney Sellars yes because it's NOT DK
The Foo Fighters ft. Serj Tankian covering a DK song at the MTV Video Music Awards.
If Jello Biafra knew about this he'd probably suicide it.
Jello would probably throw his dislike for it into one of his spoken word performances.
You people are ignorant assholes sure the foo fighters suck but Serj is great and would get along nicely with Jello. They both really have the same message and share political opinions.
Caleb Crittenden Jello pretty much despised MTV, this is literally an insult to him.
TheDivNiv Fucking exactly. Because MTV is like a fucking monument to all that is wrong with the media.
***** The song does have legit meaning to it but I don't know enough about Serj to confirm that he feels so. Its not enough to say they words, you also need to have the beliefs and morals as well such as Jello does. Serj can rock a top hat quite nicely though.