Is Serart a good place to start with Serj Tankian?

Yes, Serart is recommended as a starting point for new Serj Tankian listeners. Experimental soundscapes fuse progressive rock, metal, and ethnic influences, creating a unique auditory journey through diverse genres. Released in 2003, Serart is a collaborative project between System of a Down's Serj Tankian and Turkish musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan. This album followed Tankian's initial success with the band, showcasing his desire to explore more avant-garde and eclectic sounds outside of mainstream metal.

Serart works well if you're into short, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and surreal and experimental exploration.

How many songs are on Serart?

Serart has 16 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Serart

Serj Tankian · 2003

43 min · 16 tracks · opera

Experimental soundscapes fuse progressive rock, metal, and ethnic influences, creating a unique auditory journey through diverse genres.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Cinema Start here — This track encapsulates the album's eclectic essence, merging rhythmic complexity with haunting melodies that reflect both Tankian's and Tunçboyacıyan's cultural backgrounds.
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Devil's Wedding — Featuring intense vocal delivery and intricate instrumentation, this track stands out for its theatricality and emotional depth, illustrating the duo's creative synergy.
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Love Is The Peace — In contrast to heavier tracks, this piece brings an ethereal quality with its soothing melodies, showcasing the album's range and inviting listeners into a contemplative space.
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Facing The Plastic — This track combines sharp social commentary with an experimental sound palette, exemplifying Tankian's lyrical prowess and willingness to tackle challenging themes through innovative music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's genre-blending and experimental nature create a unique sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro that sets an atmospheric tone before transitioning into more complex arrangements.
Several pieces incorporate traditional ethnic instruments alongside modern rock elements, blending genres seamlessly.
The final track features an extended outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of ambiguity.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
surreal and experimental exploration
layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Deliberate departure from Tankian's established sound with unique genre fusion.
Themes: cultural fusion· theatrical intensity· social commentary· ethereal contemplation
Career context: Released in 2003, Serart is a collaborative project between System of a Down's Serj Tankian and Turkish musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan. This album followed Tankian's initial success with the band, showcasing his desire to explore more avant-garde and eclectic sounds outside of mainstream metal.
Stylistic neighbors: System of a Down· Mike Patton· Rage Against the Machine