Elect the Dead Symphony (2LP) [Vinyl]

Serj Tankian | Format: Vinyl

Product Details

• Vinyl (March 9, 2010)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: WEA/Reprise
• ASIN: B0035KTII2
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #421,998 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Feed Us

2. Blue

3. Sky Is Over

4. Lie Lie Lie

5. Money

6. Baby

7. Gate 21

8. The Charade

9. Honking Antelope

10. Saving Us

11. Elect The Dead

12. Falling Stars

13. Beethoven's C**t

14. Empty Walls

Editorial Reviews

Grammy award winning maestro of rock Serj Tankian is releasing his first live album that features a full orchestral performance of his critically-acclaimed debut solo rock album 'Elect The Dead' which showcased the writing and arranging prowess of a man best known for his inimitable vocals, incisive lyrics, and unwavering dedication to humanitarian causes. He then took the stage at the majestic Auckland Town Hall in New Zealand with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to perform a very special orchestral interpretation of his critically acclaimed debut solo album 'Elect the Dead'. With The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at his side, Tankian's epic songs and operatic vocals take on a whole new sense of grandeur when accompanied with a full 70 piece orchestra. This unique meshing of two very different worlds of music was a vision Tankian has long wanted to make a reality. The show also features two previously unreleased tracks in 'Gate 21' and 'The Charade'. Both tracks are included on all release formats (CD/DVD, CD, and Vinyl).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serj... live downunder - in New Zealand..., March 12, 2010

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Duke "Duke" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elect the Dead Symphony (W/Dvd) (Dlx) (Audio CD)

Well, here was a surprise. My wife says to me a week ago, "Have you heard of a guy called Serj Tankian?, just caught the end of an interview with him on TV on the news, he's a metal guy that's done an album with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra here in in New Zealand".
The only guy I could think of was perhaps the lead singer of a band called "System of a Down" who I'd only ever heard one song from (Being "Chop Suey"). (Turned out that's exactly who this was (this time with no band (of any sort) to be seen).

Anyway on to Youtube we went and there it was a video clip of Serj, and the Orchestra doing a song called "Empty Walls", it looked and sounded superb.

A week later and after watching the DVD last nite and listening to the CD this morning, only one word to sum this one up... Outstanding. It is clear from the intro on the DVD that Serj is just so excited about doing his solo album live with an Orchestra (even his mum and dad are at the show!). (Evidently Serj spends a bit of time down here in New Zealand).

The performance is stellar, the Orchestra are in top form, the playing is flawless throughout. Serj's singing is just fantastic, such range, tone and emotion. Can't really recommend this one highly enough. The production (both audio and visuals are crystal clear).
Special mention also to Dan Monti who plays acoustic guitar and sings back up vocals, he is very very good.

Certainly one out of the blue (have to thank my good wife for this).
If this sounds remotely like your sort of stuff check out the Youtube clips and if there's a glimmer of "that actually sounds pretty good" - don't hesitate, it's a winner.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, June 9, 2010

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Benniebo1 "BENNIEBO1" (Melbourne) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elect the Dead Symphony (W/Dvd) (Dlx) (Audio CD)

Only 2 reviews for this recording is a little disappointing, if you love Serj' voice & the Elect the Dead LP then I couldn't recommended this highly enough. Standout tracks, Feed Us the last 2 minutes the orchestra just soars and soars into a beautiful climax, hearing Falling Stars IMO is the highlight, newer song Blue really shows off Serj' singing voice and The Charade is a opposite sounding beast to the stop start riffage of the rock version. Again highly recommended, this album hasn't left my turntable since I received it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SERJ TANKIAN ALWAYS INSPIRES, January 15, 2011

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Scott J. Satkowiak "KoLdTrUtH" (Flint, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elect the Dead Symphony (W/Dvd) (Dlx) (Audio CD)

Buy this right now!

I am serious, if your the least bit into symphony's or Serj Tankian, you will not be disapointed.

Even if you own the orginal Elect the Dead album, this purchase includes so much more to be seen and will make you think a little differently about his music even if you already love it or hate it.

The Dvd is great quality, but mainly the audio is just outstanding.

It does come in a card board case which is sort of lame but the artwork and pictures make up for the missing gem case.