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Serj Tankian to release of not one, but two independent records this summer
13:42, 27 April, 2013
YEREVAN, APRIL 27, ARMENPRESS: System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian
has officially announced the release of not one, but two independent
records this summer. As reports Armenpress referring to Ultimate
Guitar, the first effort, titled "Orca," was described as "Tankian's
first true symphony" and is set for a June 25 release via singer's own
label Serjical Strike Records. As the self-titled debut album of his
new project Jazz-iz Christ, the second record is scheduled to drop on
July 23.
"Recorded in Linz, Austria in October of 2012, Orca was composed and
demoed in Tankian's home studio and fully realized after a successful
Kickstarter campaign that helped fund a recording and debut
performance at the regal Brucknerhaus with the Das Karussell
Ensemble," reads the official announcement.
"With conductor Werner Steinmetz at the helm, the four acts of 'Orca'
mix influences from early 20th century composers with modern film
compositional dynamics showing influences ranging from Ennio Morricone
to Philip Glass. Listeners are met with a mingling of sounds and
intertwining pieces that are both serene and bombastic at the same
time, offering a fresh interpretation to the classical art. "
As for the Jazz-iz Christ self-titled debut, the project has been
described as "a collaborative effort between many musicians that
Tankian curated to be part of the group and self-titled album." List
of contributors includes the likes of Police drummer Stewart Copeland,
pianist Tigran Hamasyan, flutist Valeri Tolstov and trumpet player Tom
Duprey.
"Orca" pre-orders will kick off on May 1, while the "Jazz-iz Christ"
pre-orders will follow two weeks later, starting on May 15. The
vocalist has also confirmed a string of 9 European concert dates set
to take place during September and October, mostly in Russia and
Italy.
13:42, 27 April, 2013
YEREVAN, APRIL 27, ARMENPRESS: System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian
has officially announced the release of not one, but two independent
records this summer. As reports Armenpress referring to Ultimate
Guitar, the first effort, titled "Orca," was described as "Tankian's
first true symphony" and is set for a June 25 release via singer's own
label Serjical Strike Records. As the self-titled debut album of his
new project Jazz-iz Christ, the second record is scheduled to drop on
July 23.
"Recorded in Linz, Austria in October of 2012, Orca was composed and
demoed in Tankian's home studio and fully realized after a successful
Kickstarter campaign that helped fund a recording and debut
performance at the regal Brucknerhaus with the Das Karussell
Ensemble," reads the official announcement.
"With conductor Werner Steinmetz at the helm, the four acts of 'Orca'
mix influences from early 20th century composers with modern film
compositional dynamics showing influences ranging from Ennio Morricone
to Philip Glass. Listeners are met with a mingling of sounds and
intertwining pieces that are both serene and bombastic at the same
time, offering a fresh interpretation to the classical art. "
As for the Jazz-iz Christ self-titled debut, the project has been
described as "a collaborative effort between many musicians that
Tankian curated to be part of the group and self-titled album." List
of contributors includes the likes of Police drummer Stewart Copeland,
pianist Tigran Hamasyan, flutist Valeri Tolstov and trumpet player Tom
Duprey.
"Orca" pre-orders will kick off on May 1, while the "Jazz-iz Christ"
pre-orders will follow two weeks later, starting on May 15. The
vocalist has also confirmed a string of 9 European concert dates set
to take place during September and October, mostly in Russia and
Italy.