Serj Tankian is constantly keeping himself busy. Tankian just released the song "Aurora's Dream," which he wrote for the Aurora Prize ceremony organized by the 100 Lives initiative to honor those whose actions greatly impacted the preservation of human life and advancing humanitarian causes.
The April event was the first ceremony for the prize, and Tankian's song seems like a really beautiful way to commemorate the ceremony.
"'Aurora's Dream' is the result of some of my best compositional efforts in years," said Tankian. "I'm glad it was for the 100 Lives organization and for the wonderful things they're doing with bringing attention to devastating tragedies and the real heroes that rise to the occasion, especially with their Aurora Prize events."
"These people have lived on those lands for thousands of years," said Tankian. "They have great struggle but also great beauty written on their foreheads. The whimsical appropriation of land by an empire (Stalin) placed them under Azerbaijan. They have since gained their independence and have lived a prosperous existence for the last 20 or so years. I do not believe in wars and ultimately borders but I deeply believe in self-determination and life without oppression. Therefore it is time for the world to recognize them as the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)."
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-VzS-Qfn3g[/youtube]
In related news, there have been teases of a possible System Of A Down reunion.
