Posted by ZAk on Sunday, September 07, 2008 - 07:00 AM
Shavo Odadjian doesn't want you to just listen to his music; he wants you to
see it. The Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist is far from your average
musician.
Shavo's songs range from schizophrenically catchy metal to introspective
spacey hip hop to bass heavy mind-altering electronic broken tech beats. While
in System of a Down, he crafted some of the most infectious, poignant and
popular heavy metal tunes of the 21st century.
The band became a worldwide
sensation with five multi-platinum records, gained critical acclaim universally
and sold out gigs everywhere. In 2006, System began a hiatus, but that didn't
stop Shavo from creating.
He joined longtime friend The RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) and started Achozen, a
philosophical cosmic rap crew that's destined to shift perspectives once their
debut drops in late 2008. In addition to their work on Achozen, Shavo and RZA
also have begun working on film scores together. Their first movie, BabylonA.D.
saw them collaborate with legendary composer Hans Zimmer on a score that's
haunting, moving and alive. The Vin Diesel sci-fi epic hits theaters in late
August, and Shavo and RZA's score propels the action.
Shavo also utilized his talents to start urSESSION.com, his own online record
label and musician's networking destination. The site is the first ever to allow
for video auditioning, and the concept has garnered it a massive following
already. Across the board, Shavo remains an innovator. He's made and continues
to create thought-provoking music, and with his business ideas, he's about to
turn the whole industry upside down. On stage with Achozen and System of a Down,
he captures a vibrant energy. He thrashes about and plays with every inch of his
soul. That intensity spills over into his creative process as well.
His energy has attracted everyone from the Wu-Tang Clan and George
Clinton to John Frusciante for collaborations. Not to mention his wax-flipping,
unconventional yet classy DJ/noise contortionist alter ego, Tactics, which will
be revealing its many faces and personae very soon. Shavo weaves an aural
tapestry of smooth as ice grooves, cybernetic beats and frenetic riffs. His
music is an experience in each and every facet. Beyond music, Shavo's a born
filmmaker. He directed some of System of a Down's most captivating videos,
including "Toxicity," "Aerials," "Question!" and "Hypnotize."
He also edited System's incendiary video for "Boom!" alongside documentarian
Michael Moore. Shavo's cinematic sensibility possesses an honest urgency
channeled through ethereal concepts, fast-paced editing and seamless narrative
progression. In addition, he helmed "Give Thanks and Praise" for reggae hardcore
legends The Bad Brains and "Mine" for hard rock mainstays Taproot. Beyond
directing, Shavo has begun writing a script through a collaborative effort with
his screenwriting partner.
Shavo also spends time painting intensely vibrant abstract portraits that
mirror his eclectic sense of art. Ultimately, Shavo's art is not only meant to
be seen and heard, it's meant to be remembered. There's no doubt it will be for
a very long time
Written by Rick Florino
Shavo's Live everywhere!
- Shavo will be doing a live performance with George Clinton on Jay Leno's
Show on September 17th. Don't miss that show!
- Shavo will be also, playing The People Festival, September 27th, in
L.A
- Shavo will Join ROB GEE and play as 'GEE TACTICS' on November in New
York, Florida, LA and Vegas. Full on 2x 4 turntable assault ... more dates and
details to come later.
- Shavo's busy right now preparing for AchoZen's debut album along with making
special DVD to be released with the albums' main disc
Bablyon A.D is now on theaters, already number 2 on USA Weekend
Box-Office's chart bypassing 'The Dark Knight', Shavo did score the movie with collaboration
with other artists, the soundtrack of the movie includes 9 songs from AchoZen
and other bands; here's the list of the songs:
String Quartet in A Minor, Allegro Ma Non Troppo
-- Franz Schubert
Rollindissgeyes
--Achozen
Original music for Babylon A.D.
--Atli Orvarrson
Notre Puissance
--Les Choeurs de L'armee Rouge
No. 6 in A Major Allegretto Grazioso (Spring Song)
--Felix Mendelssohn
Metal Health (Bang Your Head)
--Quiet Riot
mmaculate
--Achozen, Walter Reed and Shukura Holliday
