Back in the early 80's, when this was originally released, the band received an honour from a native American organisation for highlighting the plight of their ancestors.
Lol, the lyrics are a bunch of stereotypes. I love maiden but if you think the song lyrics of a British metal band accurately portray the American west, you might as well watch reruns of F Troop for your US history knowledge.
Jon E yeah, you don’t know how intelligent Bruce is then, he’s a very clever guy and loves his history. Also, we all know yanks know nothing bout history.
@@mr.e8432 THis is already a better way to introduce a genocyde to the masses. A lot of fans have been into native and amerindians history because of Maiden. Sure their lyrics can be reductive, but compared to generic music these days, this is gold.
Bruce is also an author, an Olympic grade fencer, he’s wrote a movie script, he’s helped create Iron Maiden’s range of Beers. And to top it all off, he’s even beaten throat cancer. The man is a living legend!
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a MUST, you want great story telling...you will get it...long song but super EPIC. Love your reactions and welcome to the Maiden family!
My ancestors had to run to the hill's because I'm southern ARAPAHO KIOWA & PAWNEE & my grandma Lillian Old Crow full blooded ARAPAHO who made the journey back in 2014 @ the age of 94 & my grandpa Joe Toahty was 1/2 KIOWA & 1/2 PAWNEE & was the first AMERICAN INDIAN to step foot on japanese occupied territory in WW2 GUADALCANAL August 7th 1942, very proud of my PEOPLE
The guys in Maiden are in their 60s now and still put on a hell of a live show. It's truly impressive how good they still are, how long they've been doing it and the intensity they bring.
It's very good how you explain Iron Maiden's music. I've been listening to their music since 1984. I saw them twice. In July of 2017 at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York. And again in July of 2019 also at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York. A lot of metal bands are retiring. I hope they stick around for a lot longer.
@@pennpatriot4916 Steve Harris is Iron Maiden song 😉 (not so good 🤔) and album Killers (also) Adrian Smith is Number of the Beast to album Seventh Son.. Steve Harris = Virtual X 🙄 You see... ? 🤔
Being one who was born and raised in metal, this video brought me to tears, I knew this masterpiece, but realising that there are so many people who need to discover mr. Steve Harris, his lyrical & musical genius... Here goes that famous yt line: this song makes me proud of being Indian, although I'm Croat. God bless! 👏👏👏👏👏
It takes a few years .. Others look back and find gems like this .. I went to a concert in 1981 and some no name band was the opening act .. I think they were called Iron Maiden .. 50,000 of us came for Judas Priest and no other .. These no namers started their set and the venue was .. Oh well !! ..They opened up and slowly and slowly people started standing up .. and by the end of the first song .. The House erupted !!! .. My friend and I looked at each other ..Who The F are these guys ???? .. Next year came and the same band line up and Iron Maiden had a new singer . I witnessed history .. Your reaction was awesome .. I can see myself sitting and having a few beers with you ..
When I was a little boy I got introduced to Iron Maiden by my big brother and his friends. Didnt really understand The lyrics, but I loved The music. Now that I am 24 and an «adult», I found back to Maiden and The lyrics just hits different and their songs keeps me going through this pandemic. Nice reaction too!
The ending of that song was really great. Bruce Dikinson's voice is really awesome. That authoritative english accent somehow pushes the lyrics forward.
I met my other half in 2005 and he was a Maiden Fan since he was a kid in the 80s. I got an Iron Maiden education pretty damn fast and became a fan too. Couldnt believe Id missed out on such savage music and lyrics all my life. I took him to see them twice, and they are as amazing live as they were 35 years ago! The energy those guys give to every performance is unreal. They are true Gods of Metal !!
dude......both those tunes need more exposure... cheers to ya... love you already. Now is it just me, or should we push on this fella to respond to WASP and JUDAS PRIEST as well? My young ones 12 and 8 love Iron maiden. They both agree we need more music thus.........
He should definetly react to fear of the dark first because thats the first one you should listen too, i know its mainstream but god is that a masterpiece of a song, and also wasted years is a great song
While I like Iron Maiden (ever since I first heard them back in the early 80s), I find no small amount of humor being lectured to by a band from a country that dominated and ruled countries all over the world, not to mention being pivotal leaders in the slave trade. The irony is not lost on me. Selective history lesson.
@@sedition4267 So explain all the songs they wrote about things Britain had nothing to do with? Ghengis Khan, ancient Egypt? As far as the other stuff, yeah, I think it makes perfect sense they write songs about it. As you said, their country was involved. They don't spin the stories as positive or negative.
@@sedition4267 Also pivotal in abolishing the slave trade. Before the US did so. Look up William Wilberforce. Sick of this apologising for Empire & the sins of Empire guff. There's no one alive from those days. Just enjoy the storytelling & the tune.
@@gilly9666 bruh it's almost 2020, stop talking about historical facts and actual history. didn't you know that whites invented chattel slavery and they're the only group that ever held slaves?
If you read Bruce's biography, he alludes to a concept of "theatre of the mind" (British spelling because he's British) that Maiden pulls off so well. That's why it seems like you're hearing a movie be narrated when you listen to a lot of their songs.
For more brutal lyrics check out 2 Minutes to Midnight. “The napalm screams of human flames for a prime time Belsen feast” is easily one of the best written lines in their work.
That’s Maiden’s most well-known and accessible song. It gets played on the radio occasionally. It’s kinda like Maiden’s Enter Sandman. From the same album, check out Number of the Beast.
@@rebeccapresti9650 I wouldn't go that far. I hear crapass enter Sandman on a very regular basis. Anything from Iron Maiden, including run to the hills, not so much
Hearing this man describe what he liked about Iron Maiden made me smile inside far more than I would've expected. Thank you for this video. I expected to feel this way 12 years ago... Kinda feels like its gonna be a good world in the future.
I saw iron maiden live in the old maple leaf gardens in the mid 80s Toronto, incredible concert the loudest band ever heard ,I was in floor level, close to the amplifiers .I could not hear my ears were buzzing for a whole week after the concert.
That feeling you get when you listen to maiden for the first time and realise just how brilliant they are. Ye that, I have had that for the last 40 years. It never gets old.
As a Maiden fan since the early '80's, I've always enjoyed their music. They are spectacular in concert. I always try to see them when they're within a 6 hour drive of where I live. Most of the songs are written by Maiden founder, bassist Steve Harris, some in collaboration with band members. They delve into history and literature, which is really great. It's what led me into reading and learning about the influences behind the songs.
I’m 46 and been listening to Maiden since I was 13.. my whole room was lined with Maiden black light posters.. which I still have!! My favorite band of all time
Everything about this song is iconic, from the lyrics to vocals to bassline to guitar solo. But what gets me the most are the drums. That pause and then doogla dish! Doogla dish! Followed later by doogla doogla doogla doogla do! You can’t listen to the song without doing some air drums at that point. And that’s why I love it and Maiden in general: every instrument is represented. You can hear every member play, unlike other bands where their songs are primarily singer and guitar, with the rhythm section kind of just in the background. And even on guitar, with two leads, there’s usually two separate solos. And a bass solo to boot.
Started jammin to Maiden when I got to middle school in early 90s. I grew up in the satanic panic and my dad was trying to prevent me from listening to metal because of that. Some Iron Maiden songs like "666, the number of the beast" and Holy Smoke were retaliatory songs in response to the satanic panic. You must listen to their song, "Holy Smoke"!
I absolutely love this truly awesome interpretation of listening to Maiden songs for the first time. My hat is off to you Sir for not only putting into words the very same things I felt when listen to Iron Maiden tracks for the first time. I really connected with your explaining that Listening to Maiden is like watching a movie and that you can see the story playing out in your minds eye. Iron Maiden really captured this amazing skill to put the listener in the song and just grabbing you and pull you headlong into the songs meaning and vibe. And you identified this immediately and it for me like you puts a smile on my face and compels me to revisit and binge many times to come on Iron Maidens centuries long song list. KUDOS! UP the Irons!!!
To me, this song never gets old! All the way around an eargasm!! Niko, killing the skins, Steve with the relentless bass, Bruce's vocals, and that killer lead solo! The perfect rock song!!
My man I'm sooo happy that you enjoyed this song like you did . It is definitely one of every Maiden fans favs. Just to comment on how much you liked the Bass guitar in this track, just a little FYI, I used to play the Bass guitar from 17 into my late 20's and Iron Maiden was definitely one of my favorite bands to play along with.
I'd say Maiden is Maiden. Harris tried out quite a few musicians and singers before they got their breakthrough ca. 1980, he is famously ruthless when it comes to who gets to be in his band. Murray, McBrain, Smith et.al. wouldn't be in Maiden if they weren't superb musicians and contributors. He's a manager, Harris, very clever. He wanted a certain sound, a certain level of performance, and didn't stop until it was to his satisfaction. Took him six or seven years, but listen to their first two albums, not to mention the rest of their 80's output, and what you hear is the result of stubborness, hard work, plus of course a genius at work.
One of the best storyline metal bands out there, They always made you think or head to the library to look up whatever the song was talking about. Early Metallica learned from Maiden and the groundwork they laid. \m/
I stumbled across your channel because of your reactions to Iron Maiden. I love the rawness and artistry in their music, and I am happy to listen to you and your wife's reactions. I'm always happy to find other Maiden fans, and I can't wait to listen to the rest of your channel.
Hardcore Maiden fan here.Your reactions to Maiden songs are much appreciated.Other great songs that MUST be reacted to are Rime of the ancient mariner,Alexander the Great and Empire of the clouds.Great story telling in those songs.Up the Irons!
Maiden were true artist. They talked about stuff you had to got to the library to learn. Being a 1/4 Cherokee (even though I'm paler than a sheet of paper, that's the Irish in me) it was cool to hear it.
I've never seen any of your videos before. I'm so happy that you discovered Iron Maiden and the great Bruce Dickinson. And love Harris slapping that bass. I'm about to turn 49 and have loved Maiden for about as long as I can remember. They are one of my top bands and I must have seen them close to a dozen times. They put on one of they greatest shows you could see. The giant Eddies and Bruce's energy are off the charts. I'm so happy that you are enjoying the great music they made and I'm going to check out more if your videos now. I love your enthusiasm
I’ve never hung my daily existence on the particular art of music like many, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that musical lyrics are the real words of modern day poets.
Oddly enough, the person who wrote this shit (your words), is none other than the much vaunted bass guitarist you mentioned, Steve Harris!!! Steve wrote the majority of IM songs in collaboration with Bruce Dickinson, so there's no coincidence that the overwhelming majority of IM songs contain strong Bass riffs and runs!!! If you want to hear a song where the bass is really prominent, try listening to "Aces High"....will knock your socks off!!!
best bassist in history... just a fragment of Ed Guy's song "England" that remind me that. "Vienna has got Mozart Chopin they had in Paris (kind of) The Catholics got the Pope England's got The Beatles And eve more so: England's got Steve Harris"
Not only is every Maiden song a story in itself but each individual album has it's own flow and epic storyline as well...their early stuff with Paul Di'Anno rocks pretty hard too....Killers is an awesome album!
watching this is great, it's like I'm playing this song for a friend for the first time and his reaction is even better than I hoped! Such a great song and so great to see a new audience enjoy it.
@@darthvader5701Infinite Dreams & Moonchild are my personal favourites, but even now I llisten from start to finish the 7th son album on long drives - i treat the whole album as one song start to end - a properly well done concept album.
I've loved Iron Maiden since Piece of Mind (1983). This is a great video, man; it's like sharing a favorite song with a friend. I'm happy that you enjoyed it.
Dude, I can't get enough of this band. I was jamming them on my way home from work today and people was looking at me like I was crazy. This band is so addictive.
My favorite album by them is "Powerslave". It has a song based on one of me favorite poems "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". All the songs are great on this one, and the artwork on the album sleeve was absolutely amazing.
Im really glad you're not one of those that stop the music every 30 sec to comment. The facial expressions during the listening says it all :) I remember my first time listening to Iron Maiden as it was yesterday. I was about 7 or 8 and the only music i had really heard was my parents music in the car or at home. So one time we went on a trip to my uncle's house and he asked me if i wanted to hear some cool music that he liked. So he put on the album The Number Of The Beast and now 26 years later i have been on Iron Maiden 10+ times and have 3 tattos. Steve Harris on one arm. Bruce dickinson on the other and Eddie with the puppet devil on my back :)
The galloping bass, the harmony guitars and Air Raid Siren Bruce Dickinson are probably the three trademarks of a Maiden classic. My recommendation for a follow-up would be Aces High. EDIT: A good "off camera" Maiden song for a musical epic would be "To Tame a Land". The lyrics are about the sci-fi novel "Dune", so they are a bit impenetrable if you aren't familiar with the book... but musically it's one of their better epics.
The fact Maiden welcomed back Adrian Smith yet retained Janick Gers - making the guitar section a trio - has made for some incredibly mesmerizing live performances as far as guitar harmonies go. And seeing them trading 'n sharing solos is cool AF. I *love* Maiden's guitars!(*) (*) (and Nico's happy drumming, Steve's incredible creativity, Bruce's incredible energy... F*ck they're good!
They tell amazing stories from history. Aces high is about fighter pilots and a beautiful use of light and shade in a musical number is dance of death.
Nicko McBrain has always been one of my favorite drummers! I've been listening to Maiden since the 80's. I have the "Live After Death" concert on VHS still (yes dating myself BAD). Love Maiden!
Number of the Beast is a great album. It was the first with Bruce Dickinson on vocals and it's the record where they moved beyond quasi-punk and into what would later be dubbed classic metal. My personal favorite from Number is "Children of the Damned" but there really isn't a weak tune to be found.
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808, sweet troll attempt, bro. You kinda showed your hand, though, because it's painfully obvious you've never listened to Number of the Beast. If you had, you woukd quickly realize that there's nothing even remotely "satanic" about it. And if you HAVE listened to it and STILL think it espouses satanism, well, my delightful furry troll, you then reveal yourself to be utterly bereft of contextual intelligence. And that's just...well...you get the gist.
Hey, dude, I'm happy you enjoy Maiden. You seem to be listening to early Maiden. Before Bruce, they had a singer called Paul D'ianno(first two albums). He was more PUNK. Different but still F**king amazing. They have evolved through the years so have different eras. It will take you a long time to binge on them, enjoy. If you listen to Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album, listen from start to finish. Basically, it's one long song, it's a concept album.
You're shocked and surprised? No, it's ME who's shocked and surprised - and incredibly disappointed in myself. What on earth was I doing 30 years ago - sleepwalking? How did Iron Maiden sneak past me? Did I just think they were a head-banger band and so didn't bother to listen? My huge loss! But discovering them late is better than never. I am in absolute awe of their unique powerhouse performances, musically and lyrically pulsating with history, art, intellect and philosophy. Genius! Beyond exciting. I stumbled across Rime of the Ancient Mariner last week, and am now happily on the Maiden rollercoaster. Enjoyed your company and thoughts today. Thank you from Australia.
@@stephenbrown4211 fuck you, dude!!! He had THROAT cancer!!! I bet you if he actually did have a hard time knocking off Maris wedding, maybe, just maybe, he still wasn't completely recovered from said surgery???
Love your selection in songs... "Hollowed be thy name" is one of my favorite maiden songs! Also love, run to the hills, trooper, paschendale ,great story like history shit Their old singer is also pretty good. Killers album and iron maiden first album are also great!
As a 30 year Maiden fan, it’s great to see someone experience it for the first time an love it. Made my day. If you ever get the chance to see them live, it’s what you just experienced times a thousand.
Heavy metal 101.... You can't head bob and drink at same time.... Your beer will foam over! Head bob... Stop....drink...stop... Head bob. You're one of us now! Rocker!
I LOVE seeing people today getting turned on to Maiden! All the guys are great contributors in the band, of course, back in the day, I was "in love" with Bruce and Steve. It's beautiful to me that they still continue to grow and gain new fans everywhere. Welcome TNT, nice to have you as fellow fans
Love your reaction to this. You should check out some of their stuff with their first singer Paul Di'anno. Bruce is a great singer but Paul did very well also. Wrathchild, Killers, Iron Maiden, Murders in the Rue Morgue are all a good place to start.
Welcome to the club! I also love how Maiden has a lot of literature and history in their music, as well as how every member of the band is top notch in their respective instruments. I would have to say that Steve Harris is imo the best bass player in history, not to mention one phenomenal song writer and largely responsible for putting the band together. But the band as a whole has been my absolute favorite from way back in the 80's.
its other title is Charlotte the Harlot...………….and its one of my favourites! oh and I am a looonnnng time fan. and now a 65yr old grandmother and still love the music ( just cant decide which ones will get played at my funeral) But, yes, also Alexander the Great - thanks to which I won a Trivia quiz cos I knew Alexander deafeated King Darius at the battle of Arbelo!!!! and Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Alexander the Great is an awesome song both musically but also for a history lesson. I’ve been listening to these guys for almost twenty years and they’re one of my all time favorite bands
As a native American this song hits close to home...
E- fist bump.
Same brother same...
A'HO
Don't ignore history or we'll never learn from it.
UP THE IRONS.
so am i , im from British columbia canada im Shuswap
Back in the early 80's, when this was originally released, the band received an honour from a native American organisation for highlighting the plight of their ancestors.
Lol, the lyrics are a bunch of stereotypes. I love maiden but if you think the song lyrics of a British metal band accurately portray the American west, you might as well watch reruns of F Troop for your US history knowledge.
Jon E yeah, you don’t know how intelligent Bruce is then, he’s a very clever guy and loves his history. Also, we all know yanks know nothing bout history.
@@mr.e8432 THis is already a better way to introduce a genocyde to the masses. A lot of fans have been into native and amerindians history because of Maiden.
Sure their lyrics can be reductive, but compared to generic music these days, this is gold.
@@mr.e8432 let me guess, you are on your 20's... Am I right?
@@mr.e8432 I guess you never read Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee.
Bruce is also an author, an Olympic grade fencer, he’s wrote a movie script, he’s helped create Iron Maiden’s range of Beers. And to top it all off, he’s even beaten throat cancer. The man is a living legend!
He could probaly whoop chuck norris' ass.
Let’s not forget a qualified and experienced 747 pilot…
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Drinking some cold ones and listening to Maiden, welcome to the beginning of a great evening.
Doesn't get any better.
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Sure does - Cold ones, Iron Maiden for the first time ;)
Hopefully you have company
replaying your beer drink.....UP THE IRONS
This is decades old, and a diverse society is now finding and enjoying what I've been liking forever. That goes for all the music I grew up with.
Maiden tends to use historic events for their music
likewise and i've only been listening to maiden for the last forty years
Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a MUST, you want great story telling...you will get it...long song but super EPIC. Love your reactions and welcome to the Maiden family!
The Mariner's bound to tell all his story.
Maiden are the masters of Storytelling music.
But watch live Long Beach Arena 1985
@@comunistanuncatemcomida the live version from Flight 666 is better
I dislike that song on musical aspects. They have way better stuff, but it is indeed an interesting story telling.
Your reaction is infectious. I still feel like that after 30 something years of listening!
My ancestors had to run to the hill's because I'm southern ARAPAHO KIOWA & PAWNEE & my grandma Lillian Old Crow full blooded ARAPAHO who made the journey back in 2014 @ the age of 94 & my grandpa Joe Toahty was 1/2 KIOWA & 1/2 PAWNEE & was the first AMERICAN INDIAN to step foot on japanese occupied territory in WW2 GUADALCANAL August 7th 1942, very proud of my PEOPLE
Thank you for sharing this.
Gotta say, seeing your response to this song makes me remember why I love Maiden so much.
being as I live in the black hills of South Dakota this song hits home for me.
The guys in Maiden are in their 60s now and still put on a hell of a live show. It's truly impressive how good they still are, how long they've been doing it and the intensity they bring.
It's very good how you explain Iron Maiden's music. I've been listening to their music since 1984.
I saw them twice. In July of 2017 at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York. And again in July of 2019 also at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York.
A lot of metal bands are retiring. I hope they stick around for a lot longer.
Steve Harris. He is pretty much the core of Iron Maiden. He writes the majority of the songs, and is the master of the bass gallop.
Adrian Smith is melodic Iron Maiden 😉
@@Surfer-iv4qs Adrian Smith is the David Gilmour of heavy metal IMO.
Steve Harris IS Iron Maiden. It’s his band. Harris created Maiden. Like EriolTollien said if Steve calls time than it’s over.
@@pennpatriot4916
Steve Harris is Iron Maiden song 😉 (not so good 🤔) and album Killers (also)
Adrian Smith is Number of the Beast to album Seventh Son..
Steve Harris = Virtual X 🙄
You see... ? 🤔
Listen you don't need vocals to enjoy a song. Listen to loss for words. This band's instrumentals will blow you away
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Yeah, I love their instrumental stuff. It's such a shame they don't do more of it.
Being one who was born and raised in metal, this video brought me to tears, I knew this masterpiece, but realising that there are so many people who need to discover mr. Steve Harris, his lyrical & musical genius...
Here goes that famous yt line: this song makes me proud of being Indian, although I'm Croat.
God bless!
👏👏👏👏👏
It's great seeing the joy in someone who discovers great music for the first time. Maiden rarely let you down!
It takes a few years .. Others look back and find gems like this .. I went to a concert in 1981 and some no name band was the opening act .. I think they were called Iron Maiden .. 50,000 of us came for Judas Priest and no other .. These no namers started their set and the venue was .. Oh well !! ..They opened up and slowly and slowly people started standing up .. and by the end of the first song .. The House erupted !!! .. My friend and I looked at each other ..Who The F are these guys ???? .. Next year came and the same band line up and Iron Maiden had a new singer . I witnessed history .. Your reaction was awesome .. I can see myself sitting and having a few beers with you ..
Thank you for sharing your story. Yes indeed bro. If we ever meet in real in person we can throw some back. My treat.
When I was a little boy I got introduced to Iron Maiden by my big brother and his friends. Didnt really understand The lyrics, but I loved The music. Now that I am 24 and an «adult», I found back to Maiden and The lyrics just hits different and their songs keeps me going through this pandemic. Nice reaction too!
The ending of that song was really great. Bruce Dikinson's voice is really awesome. That authoritative english accent somehow pushes the lyrics forward.
I met my other half in 2005 and he was a Maiden Fan since he was a kid in the 80s. I got an Iron Maiden education pretty damn fast and became a fan too. Couldnt believe Id missed out on such savage music and lyrics all my life. I took him to see them twice, and they are as amazing live as they were 35 years ago! The energy those guys give to every performance is unreal. They are true Gods of Metal !!
That was an insightful way of putting it “listening to their lyrics is like watching a movie”. So true
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dude......both those tunes need more exposure... cheers to ya... love you already. Now is it just me, or should we push on this fella to respond to WASP and JUDAS PRIEST as well? My young ones 12 and 8 love Iron maiden. They both agree we need more music thus.........
He should definetly react to fear of the dark first because thats the first one you should listen too, i know its mainstream but god is that a masterpiece of a song, and also wasted years is a great song
Another history lesson with Bruce Dickinson and Steve Harris!
Today, we're off to the US midwest....
While I like Iron Maiden (ever since I first heard them back in the early 80s), I find no small amount of humor being lectured to by a band from a country that dominated and ruled countries all over the world, not to mention being pivotal leaders in the slave trade. The irony is not lost on me. Selective history lesson.
@@sedition4267 So explain all the songs they wrote about things Britain had nothing to do with? Ghengis Khan, ancient Egypt?
As far as the other stuff, yeah, I think it makes perfect sense they write songs about it. As you said, their country was involved. They don't spin the stories as positive or negative.
@@sedition4267
Also pivotal in abolishing the slave trade. Before the US did so. Look up William Wilberforce. Sick of this apologising for Empire & the sins of Empire guff. There's no one alive from those days. Just enjoy the storytelling & the tune.
@@sedition4267 also Britain was the ones to put an end to slavery , did you forget that bit or does it not go with your narrative?
@@gilly9666 bruh it's almost 2020, stop talking about historical facts and actual history. didn't you know that whites invented chattel slavery and they're the only group that ever held slaves?
If you read Bruce's biography, he alludes to a concept of "theatre of the mind" (British spelling because he's British) that Maiden pulls off so well. That's why it seems like you're hearing a movie be narrated when you listen to a lot of their songs.
For more brutal lyrics check out 2 Minutes to Midnight. “The napalm screams of human flames for a prime time Belsen feast” is easily one of the best written lines in their work.
My friend I just turned 55 , and I love watching you listen to the music I grew up on. It reminds me how I felt when I first experienced it all ✌️
That’s Maiden’s most well-known and accessible song. It gets played on the radio occasionally.
It’s kinda like Maiden’s Enter Sandman.
From the same album, check out Number of the Beast.
Did you mean Metallica's "Enter Sandman"? I really hope you don't think that's a Maiden tune?
Courtney White obviously.
That’s why I said that this song is like Maiden’s “Enter Sandman”
@@courtneywhite8470 meant that it is deemed commercially viable, and played often on radio.
@@shmick6079 That is NOT how you said it
@@rebeccapresti9650 I wouldn't go that far. I hear crapass enter Sandman on a very regular basis. Anything from Iron Maiden, including run to the hills, not so much
I'm a metalhead, but I have to admit that one of the best aspects of Maiden is that you can actually understand all the lyrics.
Hearing this man describe what he liked about Iron Maiden made me smile inside far more than I would've expected. Thank you for this video. I expected to feel this way 12 years ago... Kinda feels like its gonna be a good world in the future.
and as long as rest of the world get on board and starts listening to maiden,what a wonderful world it would be
Everytime I fly in airplane. I listen to aces high during take off and landing
I play Warthunder and I do the same thing.
I do the same thing but with Empire of the Clouds, good to know i'm not the only one with a choice song for flying
Lol nice
I saw iron maiden live in the old maple leaf gardens in the mid 80s Toronto, incredible concert the loudest band ever heard ,I was in floor level, close to the amplifiers .I could not hear my ears were buzzing for a whole week after the concert.
That feeling you get when you listen to maiden for the first time and realise just how brilliant they are. Ye that, I have had that for the last 40 years. It never gets old.
As a Maiden fan since the early '80's, I've always enjoyed their music. They are spectacular in concert. I always try to see them when they're within a 6 hour drive of where I live. Most of the songs are written by Maiden founder, bassist Steve Harris, some in collaboration with band members. They delve into history and literature, which is really great. It's what led me into reading and learning about the influences behind the songs.
You get it. The drums and bass sound emulates the idea of galloping and running. The low ends of the song are phenomenal.
I’m 46 and been listening to Maiden since I was 13.. my whole room was lined with Maiden black light posters.. which I still have!! My favorite band of all time
Everything about this song is iconic, from the lyrics to vocals to bassline to guitar solo. But what gets me the most are the drums. That pause and then doogla dish! Doogla dish! Followed later by doogla doogla doogla doogla do! You can’t listen to the song without doing some air drums at that point.
And that’s why I love it and Maiden in general: every instrument is represented. You can hear every member play, unlike other bands where their songs are primarily singer and guitar, with the rhythm section kind of just in the background. And even on guitar, with two leads, there’s usually two separate solos. And a bass solo to boot.
Started jammin to Maiden when I got to middle school in early 90s. I grew up in the satanic panic and my dad was trying to prevent me from listening to metal because of that. Some Iron Maiden songs like "666, the number of the beast" and Holy Smoke were retaliatory songs in response to the satanic panic.
You must listen to their song, "Holy Smoke"!
If I had to choose my favorite iron Maiden song it would be, Run to the Hills.
I absolutely love this truly awesome interpretation of listening to Maiden songs for the first time. My hat is off to you Sir for not only putting into words the very same things I felt when listen to Iron Maiden tracks for the first time. I really connected with your explaining that Listening to Maiden is like watching a movie and that you can see the story playing out in your minds eye. Iron Maiden really captured this amazing skill to put the listener in the song and just grabbing you and pull you headlong into the songs meaning and vibe. And you identified this immediately and it for me like you puts a smile on my face and compels me to revisit and binge many times to come on Iron Maidens centuries long song list. KUDOS! UP the Irons!!!
To me, this song never gets old! All the way around an eargasm!! Niko, killing the skins, Steve with the relentless bass, Bruce's vocals, and that killer lead solo! The perfect rock song!!
My man I'm sooo happy that you enjoyed this song like you did . It is definitely one of every Maiden fans favs.
Just to comment on how much you liked the Bass guitar in this track, just a little FYI, I used to play the Bass guitar from 17 into my late 20's and Iron Maiden was definitely one of my favorite bands to play along with.
The songs are written on bass Steve Harris is Maiden
Adrian Smith is Iron Maiden 🤔
wrathchild and Ides Of March, Paul DiAnno's Maiden
@@Surfer-iv4qs Smith is Chemical Wedding
In later years, he let Bruce and Adrian in on the writing. Nicko and Dave contributed to Dance of Death.
I'd say Maiden is Maiden. Harris tried out quite a few musicians and singers before they got their breakthrough ca. 1980, he is famously ruthless when it comes to who gets to be in his band. Murray, McBrain, Smith et.al. wouldn't be in Maiden if they weren't superb musicians and contributors. He's a manager, Harris, very clever. He wanted a certain sound, a certain level of performance, and didn't stop until it was to his satisfaction. Took him six or seven years, but listen to their first two albums, not to mention the rest of their 80's output, and what you hear is the result of stubborness, hard work, plus of course a genius at work.
One of the best storyline metal bands out there, They always made you think or head to the library to look up whatever the song was talking about. Early Metallica learned from Maiden and the groundwork they laid. \m/
So weird watching someone get into these songs this is forty years ago for me.this just shows how badass this was and still is.to awesome.
likewise and i'm pushing 60
I stumbled across your channel because of your reactions to Iron Maiden. I love the rawness and artistry in their music, and I am happy to listen to you and your wife's reactions. I'm always happy to find other Maiden fans, and I can't wait to listen to the rest of your channel.
Hardcore Maiden fan here.Your reactions to Maiden songs are much appreciated.Other great songs that MUST be reacted to are Rime of the ancient mariner,Alexander the Great and Empire of the clouds.Great story telling in those songs.Up the Irons!
Good choices for him to go on this journey
Keeping in mind Rime is like 12+ minutes long. Time well spent but it's not really a song, it's an event.
@@andyb1653 Empire is 18 minutes
Maiden were true artist. They talked about stuff you had to got to the library to learn. Being a 1/4 Cherokee (even though I'm paler than a sheet of paper, that's the Irish in me) it was cool to hear it.
I've never seen any of your videos before. I'm so happy that you discovered Iron Maiden and the great Bruce Dickinson. And love Harris slapping that bass. I'm about to turn 49 and have loved Maiden for about as long as I can remember. They are one of my top bands and I must have seen them close to a dozen times. They put on one of they greatest shows you could see. The giant Eddies and Bruce's energy are off the charts. I'm so happy that you are enjoying the great music they made and I'm going to check out more if your videos now. I love your enthusiasm
I’ve never hung my daily existence on the particular art of music like many, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that musical lyrics are the real words of modern day poets.
Never been big in to maiden, but a few mths ago run to the hills popped up on my Spotify in a playlist, this song is friggin awesome 🤘😎🤘
I started listening to madden bro in the early 80’s. Seen them live In Phx AZ. They r great band. Fan 4 life. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Rock on my friend.
TNT: Bruce Dickinson was also nationally ranked in fencing in England.
Oddly enough, the person who wrote this shit (your words), is none other than the much vaunted bass guitarist you mentioned, Steve Harris!!! Steve wrote the majority of IM songs in collaboration with Bruce Dickinson, so there's no coincidence that the overwhelming majority of IM songs contain strong Bass riffs and runs!!! If you want to hear a song where the bass is really prominent, try listening to "Aces High"....will knock your socks off!!!
In my humble opinion there is no better bassist then Steve Harris!
@Darren Martin don't forget the 1 handed drummer from def leppard
Check out Steve Harris side band, ..... British lion .....
@@kajautus he'd be hard pressed to play the bass tho
I have a soft spot for John Deacon and Robert Trujillo, but yeah, Steve is up there for sure
best bassist in history... just a fragment of Ed Guy's song "England" that remind me that.
"Vienna has got Mozart
Chopin they had in Paris (kind of)
The Catholics got the Pope
England's got The Beatles
And eve more so:
England's got Steve Harris"
Not only is every Maiden song a story in itself but each individual album has it's own flow and epic storyline as well...their early stuff with Paul Di'Anno rocks pretty hard too....Killers is an awesome album!
"Tell me why I had to be a '"Powerslave"'. I don't wanna die, I'm a God, why can't I live on."
I think it’s underrated, or semi-forgotten, but Powerslave is one of my favorite Maiden songs.
This is the song that got me into Maiden. The melody and galloping drums is just so damn catchy.
Live in rio-FEAR OF THE DARK!!
After that Sabaton!
Attack of the dead men, Bismarck, Primo Victoria, Ghost division, uprising
Just to name a few!
Night witches
Lion from the north
The red baron
Want history? Do Sabaton
The switch up where the double kicks come in hard and unsteady as they increase in tempo is straight up evocotive of a horses galloping charge.
watching this is great, it's like I'm playing this song for a friend for the first time and his reaction is even better than I hoped! Such a great song and so great to see a new audience enjoy it.
Like this guy, swigging a beer and getting into it.
Beer definitely gets me in the mood for Metallica or Maiden.
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Evil that men do, is the Maiden song for me.
@@darthvader5701Infinite Dreams & Moonchild are my personal favourites, but even now I llisten from start to finish the 7th son album on long drives - i treat the whole album as one song start to end - a properly well done concept album.
Steve Harris is the bass player & founder of the band. Principal song writer as well but all the band contribute.
Great song and definitely their most accessible. There are sooo many songs from this band to experience, they're incredible - enjoy!
Song gives me goosebumps. Such a great message behind it
I've loved Iron Maiden since Piece of Mind (1983). This is a great video, man; it's like sharing a favorite song with a friend. I'm happy that you enjoyed it.
Dude, I can't get enough of this band. I was jamming them on my way home from work today and people was looking at me like I was crazy. This band is so addictive.
My favorite album by them is "Powerslave". It has a song based on one of me favorite poems "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". All the songs are great on this one, and the artwork on the album sleeve was absolutely amazing.
Im really glad you're not one of those that stop the music every 30 sec to comment. The facial expressions during the listening says it all :) I remember my first time listening to Iron Maiden as it was yesterday. I was about 7 or 8 and the only music i had really heard was my parents music in the car or at home. So one time we went on a trip to my uncle's house and he asked me if i wanted to hear some cool music that he liked. So he put on the album The Number Of The Beast and now 26 years later i have been on Iron Maiden 10+ times and have 3 tattos. Steve Harris on one arm. Bruce dickinson on the other and Eddie with the puppet devil on my back :)
The galloping bass, the harmony guitars and Air Raid Siren Bruce Dickinson are probably the three trademarks of a Maiden classic. My recommendation for a follow-up would be Aces High.
EDIT: A good "off camera" Maiden song for a musical epic would be "To Tame a Land". The lyrics are about the sci-fi novel "Dune", so they are a bit impenetrable if you aren't familiar with the book... but musically it's one of their better epics.
The fact Maiden welcomed back Adrian Smith yet retained Janick Gers - making the guitar section a trio - has made for some incredibly mesmerizing live performances as far as guitar harmonies go. And seeing them trading 'n sharing solos is cool AF. I *love* Maiden's guitars!(*)
(*) (and Nico's happy drumming, Steve's incredible creativity, Bruce's incredible energy... F*ck they're good!
Glad to see this reaction. One of Iron Maiden's best songs. Love the solo in this song.
They tell amazing stories from history. Aces high is about fighter pilots and a beautiful use of light and shade in a musical number is dance of death.
love how the pace of the music is the horses galloping
One of my husband's favorite songs to drum to! Soaked in sweat and grinning ear to ear...🥁🤘😁
Another great song off this album is "22 ACACIA AVE".....you'll love the lyrics on that one too!!!
Sevent Son of a Seventh Son Album is fire.
Bruce is one of the ultimate rock stars!!! And hot as hell too. They are absolutely mind blowing live.
Nicko McBrain has always been one of my favorite drummers! I've been listening to Maiden since the 80's. I have the "Live After Death" concert on VHS still (yes dating myself BAD). Love Maiden!
Number of the Beast is a great album. It was the first with Bruce Dickinson on vocals and it's the record where they moved beyond quasi-punk and into what would later be dubbed classic metal. My personal favorite from Number is "Children of the Damned" but there really isn't a weak tune to be found.
Not with that satanic garbage though
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808, sweet troll attempt, bro. You kinda showed your hand, though, because it's painfully obvious you've never listened to Number of the Beast. If you had, you woukd quickly realize that there's nothing even remotely "satanic" about it. And if you HAVE listened to it and STILL think it espouses satanism, well, my delightful furry troll, you then reveal yourself to be utterly bereft of contextual intelligence. And that's just...well...you get the gist.
I liked brave new world best
Hey, dude, I'm happy you enjoy Maiden. You seem to be listening to early Maiden. Before Bruce, they had a singer called Paul D'ianno(first two albums). He was more PUNK. Different but still F**king amazing. They have evolved through the years so have different eras. It will take you a long time to binge on them, enjoy. If you listen to Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album, listen from start to finish. Basically, it's one long song, it's a concept album.
You're shocked and surprised? No, it's ME who's shocked and surprised - and incredibly disappointed in myself. What on earth was I doing 30 years ago - sleepwalking? How did Iron Maiden sneak past me? Did I just think they were a head-banger band and so didn't bother to listen? My huge loss! But discovering them late is better than never. I am in absolute awe of their unique powerhouse performances, musically and lyrically pulsating with history, art, intellect and philosophy. Genius! Beyond exciting. I stumbled across Rime of the Ancient Mariner last week, and am now happily on the Maiden rollercoaster. Enjoyed your company and thoughts today. Thank you from Australia.
8:08 - "... you can put on a Maiden track and it's like watching a movie... you know, I'm glad I got my beer." LOLOL!
I saw them live a few years ago. Bruce Dickinson's voice is incredible.
Except when he had trouble singing Mairi's Wedding at a Marillion gig years ago
@@stephenbrown4211 fuck you, dude!!! He had THROAT cancer!!! I bet you if he actually did have a hard time knocking off Maris wedding, maybe, just maybe, he still wasn't completely recovered from said surgery???
Love your selection in songs...
"Hollowed be thy name" is one of my favorite maiden songs!
Also love, run to the hills, trooper, paschendale ,great story like history shit
Their old singer is also pretty good. Killers album and iron maiden first album are also great!
As a 30 year Maiden fan, it’s great to see someone experience it for the first time an love it. Made my day. If you ever get the chance to see them live, it’s what you just experienced times a thousand.
Great to have another Maiden fan onboard..thumbs up.
Have you ever listened to the band Sabaton? Much like Maiden they focus on world history and its awesome
Steve Harris on bass. He is a monster !!! 🤘🏼
The creator of Iron Maiden..
Raed Baker Very true 🤘🏼🤘🏼
One of my alllllll time favorite songs! 🤘🏻
Heavy metal 101.... You can't head bob and drink at same time.... Your beer will foam over! Head bob... Stop....drink...stop... Head bob. You're one of us now! Rocker!
"WELCOME".....
You've only "just" begun!!!
The lyrics are brutal. But that’s the way it all went down.
Disease killed more than violent people though.
Prs722 Only because the Europeans brought disease. I’m not an advocate for Indians or an apologist it’s just the way it went.
I LOVE seeing people today getting turned on to Maiden! All the guys are great contributors in the band, of course, back in the day, I was "in love" with Bruce and Steve. It's beautiful to me that they still continue to grow and gain new fans everywhere. Welcome TNT, nice to have you as fellow fans
I love the way you let the song play and enjoy it. You're the one to watch!
Love your reaction to this. You should check out some of their stuff with their first singer Paul Di'anno. Bruce is a great singer but Paul did very well also. Wrathchild, Killers, Iron Maiden, Murders in the Rue Morgue are all a good place to start.
Welcome to the club! I also love how Maiden has a lot of literature and history in their music, as well as how every member of the band is top notch in their respective instruments. I would have to say that Steve Harris is imo the best bass player in history, not to mention one phenomenal song writer and largely responsible for putting the band together. But the band as a whole has been my absolute favorite from way back in the 80's.
I just started listening to Iron Maiden too. Where have they been all my life! Thanks for the great video!
Me too.
Awesome to see you singing along man. Maiden is a band that you must sing along with and you ALWAYS air guitar during the solos. Up the Irons \m/
Check out Two Minutes to Midnight, Aces High, Revelations...
I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!!!!!
You could be the FIRST to react to
"22 Acacia Avenue"
Great song and great story!!!!!
Love that song
its other title is Charlotte the Harlot...………….and its one of my favourites! oh and I am a looonnnng time fan. and now a 65yr old grandmother and still love the music ( just cant decide which ones will get played at my funeral) But, yes, also Alexander the Great - thanks to which I won a Trivia quiz cos I knew Alexander deafeated King Darius at the battle of Arbelo!!!! and Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Wouldn't be the first, was done 11 months ago.
Epic suggestion right here 🤘
@@carlandersson6241 Thanks Carl!!!
39 years since my 1st listen and it has yet to grow dull.
Alexander the Great is an awesome song both musically but also for a history lesson. I’ve been listening to these guys for almost twenty years and they’re one of my all time favorite bands
My brother introduced me to these cats in the 80s.. Maiden is TIMELESS!!