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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Singer To Fight On Over New Zealand Property
- July 11, 2005
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Louisa Cleave of The New Zealand Herald has issued the following report: An American singer has not given up finding a home in New Zealand after officials turned down his application to buy a west coast beach property. Serj Tankian from the band SYSTEM OF A DOWN told the Herald he was "pretty disappointed" the Overseas Investment Commission rejected his proposal to buy a mainly bush-covered 13.69ha site in Bethells Beach. "I have learned an important lesson. I cannot place myself in any situation where someone else's decisions will affect my home," he said. Tankian wanted to build an acoustic recording studio in an existing home on the Kokako Rd property. He proposed to identify local talent to record song demos and seek record deals for them in America. Tankian said the commission wanted annual reports on his activities in New Zealand. "I was cool with the first three years, but they wanted to be able to renew their ability to get reports from me and decide if I was compliant with the application. "I couldn't agree to a governmental body checking up on me yearly and applying scientific methods to finding good music, making records, and distributing them internationally, just so I can be able to live in that house." Tankian, who played at the Big Day Out this year, said he had fallen in love with the spirit of New Zealand, "political neutrality, cultural awareness, and environmental respect among [the attractions]". SYSTEM OF A DOWN has been on a world tour and promoting a new critically acclaimed album, "Mezmerize", which entered charts around the world at No 1 in May. "I would like to spend some time there after my touring cycle and find another place, one that won't need OIC approval, hopefully," said Tankian. He commended New Zealand officials for protecting the country's land and resources. Neil Finn, who provided a character reference to the commission, said it seemed incredible the application was rejected. "Having talked with Serj myself it's obvious that he had the best intentions for the preservation of the land in its natural state. "His band sells millions of records and he is a principled and charming man."
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COMMENT | Whoopee-Doo...
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:22:51 PM
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Oh yay!
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COMMENT | hm
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:32:20 PM
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try hawaii serge
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:35:25 PM
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I was thinking Hawaii as well. It is a pretty kickass thing he wanted to do though. Any musician that makes millions and works with other bands to get them exposure through his efforts and name is cool in my book.
Vince
www.chronicnarcosis.com
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:40:49 PM
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ummmmm
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COMMENT | Geez, dude
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:43:29 PM
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so park your camel somewhere else; the worlds a big fucking place. ? Jesus h Christ, the singer for Crowded House was a character reference for him??? That's fucking it, I'm burning all my Crowded House and Split Enz cd's.
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COMMENT | well
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:45:48 PM
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He could always come live with me.
i love his music. it makes me wanna call my biker friends and and have a fun time roping cattle.
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COMMENT | all of you
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:46:51 PM
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serj is more of a patriot than most of you. he practices his right to free speech, even with hicks like those that comment here bashing him.
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COMMENT | one thing's good
posted by : i
7/11/2005 2:50:48 PM
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it's good to see not even rich people can buy EVERY place on earth
oh wait, they CAN, maybe they forgot to check out his bank account, it's a free world for the rich
buy an island, go live wherever the hell you want
there must've been a mistake, or maybe he IS listed as a possible leftist threat by the CIA, so CIA stopped him from moving to NewZee...
hmm...???
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COMMENT | I hope he buys the land
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:51:08 PM
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and preserves it. System of a Down really practice wha they preach. Maximum respect for them.
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COMMENT | I hope he buys the land
posted by :
7/11/2005 2:51:11 PM
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and preserves it. System of a Down really practice wha they preach. Maximum respect for them.
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COMMENT | indeed
posted by : kul
7/11/2005 2:55:20 PM
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serj is my hero. i bet that cure little beard would tickle my valls like no tomorow. BLS NOMAD, u are one crazy homosexual. kinda want to poop on your face and call u my black pickel monster.
Kul the Valusian.
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COMMENT | Kull
posted by : CronosWarchild
7/11/2005 3:10:53 PM
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You're kneeslappingly funny.
And the scary thing is...I am not being sarcastic.
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COMMENT |
posted by : deathtomusic
7/11/2005 3:11:38 PM
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...while nearly everyone else that buys his records can't even afford their month's rent - elt alone a mortgage.
My heart bleeds for you Serj..
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2005 3:27:12 PM
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So not only blabbermouth posts a useless article, it also posts a sequel to it? Tsk tsk tsk.
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COMMENT | idiots
posted by : thericochet
7/11/2005 3:29:10 PM
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nice to see all the typical racist rednecks show up with camel references. he's not even arab, idiots.
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COMMENT | thericochet??? Redneck Racists??
posted by :
7/11/2005 3:51:21 PM
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Come on dude, you are implying that only people of arab nationalities can own or ride camels??? How dare you make such a bold implication; I as well as all typical racist redneck camel owners in the world will not stand for that injustice. My typical racist redneck armenian brothers will curse you to a thousand hells hotter than any desert imaginable.
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COMMENT | The Irony!!!
posted by : Rich376
7/11/2005 4:42:48 PM
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Serj tries to property in a Foreign country because He thinks He doesn't have enough freedom in the U.S. and They reject Him because He wouldn't agree to letting the Government watch over What He was going to be doing with the studio He wanted to Build in His house.
Then Serj commended New Zealand officials for protecting the country's land and resources.
Yeah, Whatever!!!
I wonder what His reaction would've been if this happened in the U.S.?????
I'm sure He wouldn't be commending the U.S. government if the same thing happened here.
But, It wouldn't happen here!!!!
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COMMENT | ALL THIS BAND IS GOOD FOR =
posted by : T-Boner.com
7/11/2005 5:25:12 PM
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To start trouble...
Never have liked them , never will!!
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COMMENT | yo Rich376
posted by :
7/11/2005 5:30:16 PM
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"it wouldn't happen here"??
yeh, that's true because the U.S. govt. does not give a rat's ass about protecting the environment.
wanker ...
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COMMENT | what a cause
posted by :
7/11/2005 5:41:44 PM
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hey what a great cause to fight for serg after all tha is happening in the world today your biggest fight is over some land? your always speaking out the injustices of the U.S. how about a cindemnation of those animals responsible for the london attacks? oh wait we would not want offend the opressed massess fighting for alla right? maybe we will get lucky and you will get the land and move out of the U.S. and we won't have to be bothered by your leftist propaganda speeches and horrible music anymore
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COMMENT | Hey Serg, you socialist jerk!
posted by :
7/11/2005 6:21:07 PM
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""I couldn't agree to a governmental body checking up on me yearly and applying scientific methods to finding good music, making records, and distributing them internationally, just so I can be able to live in that house."
all of a sudden, America isn't such a bad place to live now, isn't it?
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COMMENT |
posted by : Rich376
7/11/2005 6:26:52 PM
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>>>yeh, that's true because the U.S. govt. does not give a rat's ass about protecting the environment.<<<<<
What!!
The U.S. doesn't care about protecting the environment???
Yeah, That's Why they keep passing laws to protect the environment, Keep making the Emissions standards on cars stricter every couple of years, Keep tighten up laws regarding Illegal dumping, Keep making the penalties harsher for people that are caught dumping illegally, etc, etc........
But, You wouldn't know that.
Because, You're uneducated and just listen to the bullshit that people like Serj Tankian, Tom Morrello, Michael Moore and all of the other jerkoffs feed You.
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COMMENT | serj serj serj serj SERJ!
posted by :
7/11/2005 7:04:11 PM
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that land belongs to the Maori people, not the Aremenians....go to Easter Island, or the Chathams
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COMMENT | I would embrace this asshole's death
posted by : stickyshooZ
7/11/2005 7:15:08 PM
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Please die.
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COMMENT |
posted by : RiotAct666
7/11/2005 9:01:39 PM
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ZZZZZ
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COMMENT | Who cares...
posted by :
7/11/2005 10:30:18 PM
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he's vegan. That alone makes this article unreadable.
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COMMENT | yea
posted by :
7/11/2005 10:48:20 PM
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and he sounds like a hippie. he wants to record his acoustic guitar and make love to a burning bush
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COMMENT | Here is a PERFECT example of how Serj IS A FUCKING HYPOCRITE
posted by :
7/11/2005 11:13:34 PM
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This guys RIPS the fucking SHIT out of American and big business. Yes, HE FUCKING SAYS HES GOING TO PITCH MUSIC BACK TO AMERICA FOR RECORD DEALS. Hey Serj, isn't that pandering to big business.
I actually respect this guy for leaving America if he hates it so much but he once again goes BACK FOR MONEY
Fuck You. Fuck SOAD.
P.S. One thing that you can PROVE is that Serj cant sing on key. Anyone with any sort of pitch can tell that, but thats not the pt here........
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COMMENT | Here is a PERFECT example of how Serj IS A FUCKING HYPOCRITE
posted by :
7/11/2005 11:16:49 PM
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This guys RIPS the fucking SHIT out of American and big business. Yes, HE FUCKING SAYS HES GOING TO PITCH MUSIC BACK TO AMERICA FOR RECORD DEALS. Hey Serj, isn't that pandering to big business.
I actually respect this guy for leaving America if he hates it so much but he once again goes BACK FOR MONEY
Fuck You. Fuck SOAD.
P.S. One thing that you can PROVE is that Serj cant sing on key. Anyone with any sort of pitch can tell that, but thats not the pt here........
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COMMENT | Boring
posted by :
7/12/2005 12:29:44 AM
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ropin cattle sucks
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COMMENT | "This just in...
posted by :
7/12/2005 1:32:50 AM
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...Serj takes a shit" really who gives a fuck.
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COMMENT | TO TAKEN AND OF BLACKEST CRAFT-SYSTEM OF A DOWN SUCK!!
posted by :
7/12/2005 2:35:50 AM
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NOT ONLY DO SYSTEM OF A DOWN CHUG QUAIL SPERM, THEY CAN'T PLAY MUSIC TO SAVE THEMSELVES. ON THAT NOTE, THEY ARE NOT PATRIOTS NOR ARE THEY POLITICALLY KNOWLEDGABLE. THEY'RE FUCKING IDIOTS! I MEAN COME ON-MY COCK IS BIGGER THEN EVERYONE ELSE'S HERE BUT I DONT WRITE A DUMB SONG ABOUT IT. SYSTEM OF A DOWN CAN JERKOFF INTO A VAT OFF PLATIPUS PLACENTIA. THEY CAN SUCK MY BALLS. BY THE WAY-I HOPE THEY BURN IN HELL!!!!
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COMMENT | Killer songs
posted by :
8/5/2005 3:47:56 PM
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Hey dudes, new fan of this album!! Love BYOB and Cigaro, wasn't Cigaro out before? I want to buy this CD, very good, seen ya on SNL, new fan of Arials now.
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