I once met Dave Murray in '86 walking around in Amsterdam, I was clearly looking like a rocker and our eyes locked passing each other.. we both looked back when we passed and we exchanged pleasantries. No signature, i just got to shake his hand after a few minutes. Lucky 18 year old me. Great guy and great memories. Once again, thank you Jim, for doing this and taking us back on this journey. 🖖🏼
I have to admit I never got into Iron Maiden although I think I saw them at Reading in 80 or 81. I have time to give it a go now though so thank you for the video. It is fantastic to see you enjoy the album so much. Maybe you should do the next 5 Maiden albums over the rest of the year.
I love The rime of the ancient mariner, especially live. Great how the poem was transformed into one of their best songs. The creaking of the wooden ship ; love it. Yes, bought that live album, Live after death, in the second half of the eighties; great one. My favorite live album is: Rock in Rio; bought the dvd. If Iron Maiden had to start as a band now, there’s a problem. Most young people grew up with the junk on mainstream radio, music channels and what their friends listen to. They didn’t grew up with the variety of music and the evolution of music, we grew up with. Here in the Netherlands there isn’t a single radio station that plays metal songs; maybe once and awhile a ballad. Luckily there are young people who look out of their bubble. There are UA-cam channels like Andy and Alex.
you should definitely watch Time Machine Modulus it’s 3 teenagers in a battle of the bands in 2007 and they perform a 10 minute noise prog rock masterpiece in such a fun way and genuinely made me return several times within the day
What a great album! Top 3 for me, alongside Somewhere in Time and BNW. And RotAM surely takes top spot as my favourite Maiden song, though Hallowed Be Thy Name is an ever so close second
I remember the first time listening to Maiden. Earphones on my Walkman. Layed on my bunk as an 8 year old. It felt alien, weird, magical, and also a bit naughty because I'd nicked the tape off my brother's pile!!☺️😎 (It was No. Of The Beast)
@@JimNewstead let him who hath understanding, reckon the number of the Beast...🤪....I was also obsessed with zombie films at that age....I think that's why I have what can only be described as camp horror movie dreams sometimes. It's like im in a Bruce Campbell comedy. It's all not very frightening - very sean of the dead....had another last night. Probably all because of me nicking my bros tape and hearing that songs amazing opening lines...☺️
I think you're right about Maiden not getting as large in today's metal scene. Although they're brilliant song writers, so maybe being influenced by modern metal, they would have produced something of like nature.
I learned their drummer, Nicko, is a born-again Christian. He supposedly has Christian symbolism all over his drums, too. I hope it’s true. We should all come to the realization of God, our Creator, and the One Who made music and gifted us with the ability to create it or just enjoy it in our soul and spirit. God bless and Metal on…giving praise to the One Who gave it-God, the Father. Up the Irons!
Powerslave I do like of course. I think it never clicked in ❤️🔥 terms with me because I loved the others around it so much. To me the great mix might actually be what edges the album into my mid table rankings of Maiden. Each song is really good no question....but maybe not enough sonic contrasts to get me buzzing.... I never get the old goosebumps moments enough anyways compared to my fave LPs 🎸🤷♂️
Madness sir, pure madness!!!!! 😜. It would be a very dull world if we all liked everything the same. I get it buddy, it’s all about how a record fits into your own personal history and the story it tells.
Blimey, it's a good 'un.....I still prefer Piece Of Mind from the year before but, after your side 1 video, it's in the small pile to play on cd in the car.... Steve Harris = Flipping heck....The whole band =Flipping heck !! Rime of The Ancient Mariner is still my favourite Maiden song ever though.....Nice and proggy....
@@JimNewstead Classic era.....!!! There's a few good 'uns after 7th son....I do particularly like the last two they've done...Book of Souls and Senjitsu.....bloody good stuff.
@@JimNewstead thanks for making time to reply. It may be and perhaps I should give it a chance... I have never enjoyed much real heavy stuff at all however I am starting to mellow a little bit as I have been listening to more of late than I ever have in my lifetime... and I never listen to them growing up. However I do follow another reaction channel in which the person there does like that kind of music and I've come across some things at a thrift store to send him such as Metallica, and iron maiden DVDs... I gave them a watch before sending and actually didn't mind some of the Metallica but I have to admit the iron maiden DVD I couldn't make it through a single song nothing appealed to me maybe that's because it was early iron maiden and they've changed... I'm not sure where this album is in their discography... But because I respect your insights and tastes I will keep an open mind and perhaps see if I can make some time to give it a listen. Thanks again. Glad you enjoyed.
@@daveking9393 oh Dave! Please don’t let me push you into something you don’t like…. You know what you like and that’s a good thing! This is 5 albums in - 1984. I don’t actually find them that heavy really, certainly I’d say Metallica are heavier band but Maiden is much more melodic and the singing is a million times better! Anyway, whichever way you go, respect man! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Epic = Rime of the Ancient Mariner. That's the official definition of the word!
I once met Dave Murray in '86 walking around in Amsterdam, I was clearly looking like a rocker and our eyes locked passing each other.. we both looked back when we passed and we exchanged pleasantries. No signature, i just got to shake his hand after a few minutes. Lucky 18 year old me. Great guy and great memories.
Once again, thank you Jim, for doing this and taking us back on this journey. 🖖🏼
My favorite Maiden album!!!
Great stuff Jim! I haven't changed my mind but that's from the starting point of 'I really like it' so who cares!! 🥳
I have to admit I never got into Iron Maiden although I think I saw them at Reading in 80 or 81. I have time to give it a go now though so thank you for the video. It is fantastic to see you enjoy the album so much. Maybe you should do the next 5 Maiden albums over the rest of the year.
Gaw blimey! One song finishes and you think to yourself it can't get any better can it, and then it does!
This was great to hear after such a long time, thx Jim. My favorite IM album is the one before this one...Piece Of Mind.
Piece of Mind is also amazing!
I love The rime of the ancient mariner, especially live. Great how the poem was transformed into one of their best songs. The creaking of the wooden ship ; love it.
Yes, bought that live album, Live after death, in the second half of the eighties; great one. My favorite live album is: Rock in Rio; bought the dvd.
If Iron Maiden had to start as a band now, there’s a problem. Most young people grew up with the junk on mainstream radio, music channels and what their friends listen to. They didn’t grew up with the variety of music and the evolution of music, we grew up with.
Here in the Netherlands there isn’t a single radio station that plays metal songs; maybe once and awhile a ballad.
Luckily there are young people who look out of their bubble. There are UA-cam channels like Andy and Alex.
you should definitely watch Time Machine Modulus it’s 3 teenagers in a battle of the bands in 2007 and they perform a 10 minute noise prog rock masterpiece in such a fun way and genuinely made me return several times within the day
What a great album! Top 3 for me, alongside Somewhere in Time and BNW. And RotAM surely takes top spot as my favourite Maiden song, though Hallowed Be Thy Name is an ever so close second
Brave New World may be my favorite as well, barring classics. ha.. 😀 why, oh why must I judge?
-RR
I remember the first time listening to Maiden. Earphones on my Walkman. Layed on my bunk as an 8 year old. It felt alien, weird, magical, and also a bit naughty because I'd nicked the tape off my brother's pile!!☺️😎 (It was No. Of The Beast)
Woe to you, oh Earth and sea, for the devil sends the beast with wrath because he knows the time is short…..
@@JimNewstead let him who hath understanding, reckon the number of the Beast...🤪....I was also obsessed with zombie films at that age....I think that's why I have what can only be described as camp horror movie dreams sometimes. It's like im in a Bruce Campbell comedy. It's all not very frightening - very sean of the dead....had another last night. Probably all because of me nicking my bros tape and hearing that songs amazing opening lines...☺️
@@threestringsomg for it is a human number…. It’s number is….. it’s number is….. alright 118? Got your number!
@@JimNewstead 6 hundred and 67?....🤠
Powerslave cover only just topped by somewhere in time cover, both are masterpieces, just like the albums themselves
Ah yes.... why did they ever think Derek Riggs should be replaced?
@@JimNewstead it explains it in his book, think the pressure he was under was quite a lot and basically he needed a change
Lost my Maiden live cherry on this tour
I think you're right about Maiden not getting as large in today's metal scene. Although they're brilliant song writers, so maybe being influenced by modern metal, they would have produced something of like nature.
It’s a moot point really as we’ll never know! But it’s fun to hypothesise!!!
Think you'd enjoy Melechesh, with the eastern themes and such...
I learned their drummer, Nicko, is a born-again Christian. He supposedly has Christian symbolism all over his drums, too. I hope it’s true. We should all come to the realization of God, our Creator, and the One Who made music and gifted us with the ability to create it or just enjoy it in our soul and spirit. God bless and Metal on…giving praise to the One Who gave it-God, the Father. Up the Irons!
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Powerslave I do like of course. I think it never clicked in ❤️🔥 terms with me because I loved the others around it so much. To me the great mix might actually be what edges the album into my mid table rankings of Maiden. Each song is really good no question....but maybe not enough sonic contrasts to get me buzzing.... I never get the old goosebumps moments enough anyways compared to my fave LPs 🎸🤷♂️
Madness sir, pure madness!!!!! 😜. It would be a very dull world if we all liked everything the same. I get it buddy, it’s all about how a record fits into your own personal history and the story it tells.
You can just see how much Bruce Dickinson has influenced James LaBrie's singing
Blimey, it's a good 'un.....I still prefer Piece Of Mind from the year before but, after your side 1 video, it's in the small pile to play on cd in the car....
Steve Harris = Flipping heck....The whole band =Flipping heck !!
Rime of The Ancient Mariner is still my favourite Maiden song ever though.....Nice and proggy....
Piece Of Mind is incredible too. Actually anything up up and including 7th Son is pure gold.
@@JimNewstead Classic era.....!!!
There's a few good 'uns after 7th son....I do particularly like the last two they've done...Book of Souls and Senjitsu.....bloody good stuff.
I'll have to skip this journey I am not an iron maiden fan Thanks so much for all you do keep up the great work
Fair enough Dave, though this album is completely brilliant!
@@JimNewstead thanks for making time to reply. It may be and perhaps I should give it a chance... I have never enjoyed much real heavy stuff at all however I am starting to mellow a little bit as I have been listening to more of late than I ever have in my lifetime... and I never listen to them growing up. However I do follow another reaction channel in which the person there does like that kind of music and I've come across some things at a thrift store to send him such as Metallica, and iron maiden DVDs... I gave them a watch before sending and actually didn't mind some of the Metallica but I have to admit the iron maiden DVD I couldn't make it through a single song nothing appealed to me maybe that's because it was early iron maiden and they've changed... I'm not sure where this album is in their discography... But because I respect your insights and tastes I will keep an open mind and perhaps see if I can make some time to give it a listen. Thanks again. Glad you enjoyed.
@@daveking9393 oh Dave! Please don’t let me push you into something you don’t like…. You know what you like and that’s a good thing! This is 5 albums in - 1984. I don’t actually find them that heavy really, certainly I’d say Metallica are heavier band but Maiden is much more melodic and the singing is a million times better! Anyway, whichever way you go, respect man! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Not enough hooks or melody to keep my attention. This album was never a go-to for me when I reach for IM. Thank God for diversity.