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YEREVAN, APRIL 27, ARMENPRESS: System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has officially announced the release of not one, but two independent records this summer. As reports Armenpress referring to Ultimate Guitar, the first effort, titled "Orca," was described as "Tankian's first true symphony" and is set for a June 25 release via singer's own label Serjical Strike Records. As the self-titled debut album of his new project Jazz-iz Christ, the second record is scheduled to drop on July 23.
"Recorded in Linz, Austria in October of 2012, Orca was composed and demoed in Tankian's home studio and fully realized after a successful Kickstarter campaign that helped fund a recording and debut performance at the regal Brucknerhaus with the Das Karussell Ensemble," reads the official announcement.
"With conductor Werner Steinmetz at the helm, the four acts of 'Orca' mix influences from early 20th century composers with modern film compositional dynamics showing influences ranging from Ennio Morricone to Philip Glass. Listeners are met with a mingling of sounds and intertwining pieces that are both serene and bombastic at the same time, offering a fresh interpretation to the classical art. "
As for the Jazz-iz Christ self-titled debut, the project has been described as "a collaborative effort between many musicians that Tankian curated to be part of the group and self-titled album." List of contributors includes the likes of Police drummer Stewart Copeland, pianist Tigran Hamasyan, flutist Valeri Tolstov and trumpet player Tom Duprey.
"Orca" pre-orders will kick off on May 1, while the "Jazz-iz Christ" pre-orders will follow two weeks later, starting on May 15. The vocalist has also confirmed a string of 9 European concert dates set to take place during September and October, mostly in Russia and Italy.