Serj Tankian - Appropriations - Official Music Video

Directed by Ara Soudjian and Todd Harapiak
Edited by Patrick Churvis
Gibson Media Director - Todd Harapiak
Producer - Brigid O'Connell
Consulting Producer - Mark Agnesi
Content Production Specialist - Simona Vackova
Producer - Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer
Assistant Director - Fabio Lofria
Director of Photography - Miko Malkhasyan
Steadicam Operator - Leandro Imaz
Camera Operator - Sevak Chahinian
Camera Operator - Garen Mirzaian
Assistant Camera Operator - Shihyoung Jeon
Assistant Camera Operator - Ai Kojima
Assistant Camera Operator - Sika Stanton
Assistant Camera Operator - Isue Shin
Assistant Camera Operator - Nick Eagleston
Camera Production Assistant - Geeyoung Moon
Gaffer - Bailey Clark
Best Boy Electric - Noah Shettel
Lighting Tech - Maile Edwards
Lighting Tech - Ceasar Flores
Key Grip - Baele Alexander
Best Boy Grip - Andre Sia
Band Tech - Dennis McGivern
Band Tech - Shant Barsikian
Sound Playback - Paul Figueroa
Hair & Makeup - Helen Kalognomos
Wardrobe - Jeanette Godoy
Wardrobe Assistant - Fidel Rodriguez
Wardrobe Shadow - Justin Alvarez
Production Assistant - Steve Thrasher
Production Assistant - Watson Isbell
Production Assistant - Sarah Hansen

Special Thanks to Cesar Guekian and Elizabeth Heidt

Lyrics:

Cultivation across the nation
For all to enjoy
Communities such rarities
Spread across the globe
Transformation across the nation
For all to enjoy…

Faster living has caused this menace of
Brutal wrath appropriations
Faster living has caused this menace of
Brutal wrath appropriations

Imagination and creation
Observation inspiration
Fighting frustration
Resignation provocation segregation
Imagination and creation
For all to enjoy….

Faster living has caused this menace of
Brutal wrath appropriations
Faster living has caused this menace of
Brutal wrath appropriations

Faster living has caused this menace of
Brutal wrath appropriations
Faster living has caused this menace of
Brutal wrath appropriations

[sorv]

No one is talking about the aesthetics? Beautiful video, the lighting is amazing and Serj looks in a trance (as he is often when he sings). Man, that baritone tone is insane. <3

[mylesroscherr]

Serj really has one of the most distinctive voices in the business. Love it.

[scottwagner]

Man I've been on a Serj and SOAD kick since that Last Meals a couple days ago, then this drops? Amazing.

[Trainer_Fire]

People from across the nation
Are listening to this song on the radio station
It even reaches the space station
Where an astronaut is stuck with constipation

But with focus and concentration
He finally finds some elevation
Now he's floating, defying gravitation
Celebrating his space exploration

[konan]

Serj Tankian never disappoints. Absolutely essential human being.

[Anigkutulhu]

This guy should definitely start a band. It would be so cool.

[mylesroscherr]

Someone should sign this guy, he's got a lot of potential.

[Thor_Q]

One of the greatest vocal talents my ears will ever hear AND STILL making incredible music! Thanks Serj ❤

[ryanmcclosky]

I could listen to Serj sing anything. Love this guy!

[TetoChan]

LOVE THIS SONG!!! for me it sounds nostalgic like Elect the Dead eras

[jamespoag]

Always here for any and all new Serj and SOAD music!I love it❤

[jaygreaves]

unbeliveable that this song is second to last in terms of number of plays on spotify in foundations. its such a good song

[gingerkittycat]

Thank you for supplying my life with songs I love that have shaped me through the years. Please don't stop.

[andrenalinmusic]

Серж и Команда, как всегда, на высоте!
Отличная песня и прекрасный клип.
Идея с декорациями и медитацией напомнила катсцены из игры "Oddworld: Soulstorm".

Спасибо за то, что вы делаете. В такой непростой для жизни планеты период, музыка - это то, что просто необходимо, и это то, что помогает не сойти с ума в этом потоке безумия. Всем мир)

[hamletfisherman]

The riffs are so good, everything feels so original.

[gregforgotmylastname]

When your English teacher asks you to write a list of words ending in "ation".

[jennyoung]

I love Serj so much. I always hope for a SOAD reunion and new album, but I’m thrilled to see this and know he’s still making brilliant music as always,

[VinsMoon]

Слушаю вас с 2001 года в восторге от вашего голоса и подачи, после SOAD интересно было наблюдать ваш сольный путь. Очень смело и эксперементально, но мне это нравится!) Спасибо за ваши труды и привет из России

[washingtonvargas]

Serj trás uma sensibilidade estronda pra música! Com uma voz potente. Todos os discos são bons.

[hotdogwateraesthetic]

I love your music Serj! Your lyrics are always so inspirational and thought provoking. Keep pursuing your passion 🫶
Edit: The video was awesome! Loved the visuals!