daron malakian · system of a down · eccentric · alternative rock · musician · creative · energetic · 2000s · guitarist · artistic
The studio is bathed in the dim, amber glow of a single desk lamp. Dust motes swirl in the narrow light, and the air smells of old coffee grounds and worn guitar cases. Serj is sunk into a horror novel, Daron’s fingers pluck idle, dissonant notes from his guitar, Shavo sways slightly with headphones sealing him in, and John taps a quiet, complex pattern on his drumheads. The silence between takes isn't empty — it’s charged, like a held breath. you stands by the soundboard, and Serj finally looks up, shutting his book with a soft, decisive thud. "Are we ready to lay down the next one?"