Serj Tankian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of System of a Down and for his solo work that spans rock, orchestral and experimental music.

Lead singer of System of a Down; solo recording artist since the mid-2000s (solo debut Elect The Dead, 2007). Known for political lyrics, multi-instrumental contributions and experiments that include orchestral arrangements and electronic elements. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, of Armenian descent and commonly described as Armenian-American.

DeBaser reviews portray Serj Tankian as an experimental solo artist who moves between orchestral arrangements and rock. Critics note political lyrics, varied influences (electronic, jazz, progressive) and strong vocals. Reception ranges from enthusiastic praise for orchestral experiments to mixed views when compared to his work in System of a Down.

For:Fans of System of a Down, listeners of alternative/nu-metal and orchestral/experimental rock.

 Going to see dear Sergino Tankian at the Auditorium Parco della Musica was like meeting up with an old friend who has changed circles: there is the curiosity to know how he's doing, what his new musical associations are, and—above all—to see how he's faring in the new fields he has chosen.

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 Artist, indeed, before musician, is the appropriate term to describe the forty-year-old Lebanese of Armenian origin.

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 Overall, the first observation that can be made is that this "Harakiri" represents the balancing point between the hard rock grit of his debut "Elect The Dead" and the experimentation - at times somewhat excessive - of the previous work, the aforementioned "Imperfect Harmonies."

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