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Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian on Current and Future Projects

Ever busy and always inspired, Serj Tankian discusses his current and future projects. Serj Tankian FAQ’s for Harakiri Album 1. What does “Harakiri” mean, and how does it play into the themes of the album? “Harakiri” is a Japanese term signifying ritualistic suicide, the cutting of the abdomen and is similar to the term “seppuku,” a ritual [...]

Serj Tankian: My Creative Process

On Friday, July 13 we caught up with Serj Tankian at his Harakiri Release Party to discuss his new album and his creative work flow. He shares with us his writing process, his use of loops, and his use of the iPad for developing songs. Serj also mentions his iPad application, “I Am Serj,” that fans and musicians can download [...]