Back In The Village - Iron Maiden FULL Guitar Cover
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2022
- A much improved do-over of one of the first covers I did on this channel: Back In The Village from Iron Maiden's 1984 album, Powerslave.
Adrian's Guitar: Jackson USA Signature Adrian Smith San Dimas
Dave's Guitar: Fender Dave Murray Signature Stratocaster
Plugin: Bias FX 2
DAW: Reaper Audio
Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Strings: Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky 9-46 / Super Slinky 9-42
Picks: Ernie Ball Heavy
This is the song that started my Maiden voyage way back in 1984 and remains my favourite. My personal opinion is it's their most underrated song.
The Duellists is more underrated
Not many people know that if you listen carefully you can hear Bruce singing "I see sixes (six six) all the way" at 2:06 with a second lower voice. A little easter egg hiding a six six six😉🤘🏻
You're the man !! Even after decades listening to Maiden, i'm not entirely sure, but , i think this is Maiden's best album. Every song is great, with great riffs, harmonies, solos, etc. And every one of them were at the top of their game. Even the album cover is simply Epic !!!
I couldn't ever objectively say which is "best" but Powerslave is certainly a hugely important album in their career. Arguably one of the most significant!
I always decide which one is my favourite and then change my mind again about 2 days later, they are just all so good haha
After 40 years of listening to this song, i still don't know half the lyrics, because the guitar work is so fkn insane .. Excellent! 🔥
I think it's a brilliant combination of simplicity, pace/tempo, and just enough intricacy to capture and maintain your attention fort the entire 5 minutes 🤘🤘
"Back in the Village," recorded in 1984, still sets the standard for technical mastery in heavy metal guitar, as do many other songs from the Powerslave album, including "Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)" and "The Duelist."
Yes but I think the point is thhat maiden always tailor everything to the quality of the final quality of the song. Never any overiindulgence, or detracting virtuosity from any particular member of the band. Unlike many other bands could mention
Such an underrated song and so much different than the other song about this great TV show, The Prisoner.
Awesome. Congratulations! Why so many people consider this filler, is beyond me. This is another H masterpiece. Cheers!
One of my favorite songs! As I told you, my Real Estate company is called Villacacia (the mix of Back in the Village and 22 Acacia Avenue) so with that it is more than evident. And about your cover, as always: exquisite.👌🏼
It's a great name! 🤘
Most underrated maiden song
Nicko that's an amazingly accurate cover. Your channel is the best Maiden guitar channel. Keep rocking
I have never understood how a man can play a guitar like this........
The jersey is fucking awesome. Great cover too. One of their most underrated songs by FAR let alone on Powerslave
I absolutely love this song and this entire album, this song is phenomenal and amazing and so unique and creative, you're absolutely the best I've ever seen and listened to, omg this is the absolute best! What a difficult song to play correctly.
Thank you so very much! It's a challenging piece and it does require a lot of practice to get the groove and timing just right. It's so much fun to play though! 😃
Musical masterpiece! Pure Maiden. Up the Irons!!!
Awesome cover, of one of my favorite tracks off of Powerslave, You Nailed it!
Wow, that song takes back to when I first started listening to Maiden in the late 80s.
Such a great opening riff written by Adrian Smith.....ABSOLUTELY KILLER!!!!
Maiden always have the best power chord rests.
Don’t know what it is but this makes my top 10 best Iron Maiden songs.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is pure talent.
This shows the brilliance of Maiden's twin harmonies.
Your humility, kindness and honesty gets me every time.
That's so very kind of you to say. Thank you!! 🙏
Such a strong song, and very funny to play aswell 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Whoever thinks this song is the weak point of Powerslave, is out of his mind.
This song is so well crafted, and you've nailed it perfectly.
Now am going to learn this song. It starts today. Thank you for the video.
Cheers! Maybe this will help:
ua-cam.com/video/0PfJ4FLxOBk/v-deo.html
Slow this down to half speed and you can hear what happens when take a groove riff and double its tempo creating a monstrous rhythm at head-banging speed. I can imagine Adrian (or Dave) taking yet another scaling exercise(s) and arranging it for the whole song. Just epic rock music for the ages. One of my fave Maiden songs.
Amazing cover, you rock! 🤘🎸
I love the song too, always crank it up when it comes on. Criminally underrated.
I enjoy it a whole lot! The cool riffs, the fast bass fills, Bruce's screaming... It's definitely a fun song 🤘😃🤘
Absolutely awesome!!! One of my favorites!!!🤘Great choice for a song to continue to improve on and to pick up more of the special nuances that make it amazing. Just like the Writing on the Wall solo that you took another shot at, your mission to make this song even better after a second try was completely successful!
By the way, there is not a week that goes by that I’m not thankful for your channel Nico. Deep dives into some of my favorite songs like this are absolutely priceless to me.
This new version of Back in the Village features your great new guitars too! I had the USA Jackson before discovering your channel, but my SDXQ (not featured in this video) and Dave Murray Strat were totally influenced by you! And that’s a good thing! I completely have guitar envy with regard to the black Janick inspired Strat!
Hey, if it’s not too much trouble, would you remind me who the merchant is for those great shirts? I think you said they were in Brazil maybe? I know it’s in another post somewhere but I’ve lost track of it. Thanks and have a great weekend!
Oh hey, one more thing, heads up, it looks like you inadvertently saved a Hendrix video to your “shorts” playlist. Great stuff, I’m a huge Hendrix fan, but I’m guessing you want that in a different playlist so I wanted to give you a heads up 🤠
@@CC-qb9sm Thank you! Much much appreciated!! And thanks for the heads-up. I must have clicked save inadvertently... 🤷🏻😄
And yes they are a Brazilian company:
ironmaiden.wasport.com.br/camisas-de-futebol/
@@LicksOfTheBeast - Thanks again, looks like these folks don’t ship to the USA unfortunately. I have a buddy whose wife is originally from Brazil, so maybe her relatives can help me out.
Interesting because getting the shirts shipped to Canada wasn't an issue at all.
I hope your buddy's wife can help cause they do make really nice apparel 😊
What a wonderfull cover of a great song.
Masterpiece
The most difficult from the album, because of all the hammer on and pull offs. Great job! lml
Adrian is an absolute master im composition too.
Watching you play this underrated classic is a pleasure! Thank you and best regards from Germany!
That means a lot. Thank you!! 🙏🙏
Awesome. And a fantastic "deep cut".
The duellists ?? underrated, terrific....
My favorite Adrian's solo.
Perfectionist to the extreme! Incredible as always, Nico!
Thanks so much my friend!!
Amazing cover Nico! Nailed it!! UP THE IRONS 🤘
I love this song, its an overlooked album gem! Flash of the blade next?
It was written by Bruce and Adrian. My favorite.
Such a great classic!
This song is so busy (and cool), great work again, man😎🤘
Nico, Thanks! Killer playing . The riffs in this song have a lot of flow. A song never played live.
I love this song and you did an amazing job with this! Fantastic!
Thanks so much brother!!
Pretty hard song to play. Bravo Nico! You nailed it
Wow incredible and flawless rendition. To me the most difficult song from the band to play. And what about that t-shirt? I love it. Once more, many thank Nico and more to come for sure!!!!
Thanks so much and yes, definitely lots more to come!
I liked this before I even watched the video because I knew it was going to be good. I wasn't disappointed.
Well I definitely appreciate your confidence in me! 😃
Wow that was awesome!!! never heard anyone play that song exactly as the original. Great covering of both Dave and Adrian, sounds brutal my friend, cheers!!!!!
Fantastic, not an easy song at all 👏
Nicko, that sounded amazing. Credit to you for going back and doing this one again. Totally worth it.
Glad you think so! I was worried it might be perceived as a little redundant but I am definitely much happier with this version than with the original one 😊
@@LicksOfTheBeast Yeah, I guess doing another cover of the same song could have been seen as a bit unnecessary or repetitious. But I think people can appreciate your reasoning, because if you have something in the public domain then I think it’s only natural to want to make sure it’s your best effort. I guess that just shows you take pride in what you do, but also that you’re committed to improvement and aren’t afraid to reflect critically on your own work.
Oh man... I usually find something to critique before I even upload the final video so the temptation to do things over is always there 😄
I just had to learn to live with small imperfections and the occasional mistake or I would never publish anything!
My Man, THAT WAS AWESOME!!!
Well done as always! Nailed the guitar tone!
Thank you! The guitar sound is the same as always, funny enough...except I turned the chorus off for this one. I guess it just works well with their style overall 😊
Awesome! That is a killer riff that's pretty hard for most people to get the timing right on. Love your channel, excellent content!
Flawlessly accurate. Great cover! Bravo. One of my preferred songs, from what remains my preferred album,
I’d love to learn to play this.
This has some Bruce’s best vocals it reals soars.
Oh Bruce is wailing on this one! I love his intensity
Wow! 😯🐟If you close your eyes, you think you’re listening to Dave and H, but it’s Nico! Incredible! 🎸 🤘
Thank you so much!! To be fair there is still some Dave and H in the background... even though you could barely hear them. 😄
This was a real treat, thank you very much indeed! 🎸🤘🏻
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🤜🤛
Love how you play with so much passion but at the same time very calm, i play these songs and record them but my facial expressions are all over, my mouth is moving all around i look so silly 😂😂
Hey thanks dude!
There is nothing wrong or silly about facial expressions when one plays. I just happen to sometimes have resting bitch face when I play... Some find it looks calm, others might think it makes me look like an asshole 🤣
I'm kind of at a Losfer Words here, I guess I better wipe off the drool before I speak...that is a jaw dropping song. I can't imagine how you guitarists play it so intricately without a hiccup in your pick-up. That was just amazingly great! Looks so difficult and in depth. Also love that Shirt you are sporting. I sometimes wonder what Gers is doing live when they play the older two guitar stuff or even what Adrian is doing when they play the Gers years stuff. Maybe you can shed some light on that? Great Job Nico!!!! Cheers! Up The Irons!
With fast paced, busy songs like this, it's mainly a lot of repetition until you have the parts well into your muscle memory so that you not thinking about it when you're playing it full-tilt. Also because you want to make sure you're staying in the groove 🙂
Usually Jan will play the same parts as Adrian when they play 80s songs and sometimes Adrian will update his parts like playing a melody an octave lower or a slightly different variation of the part. When playing 90s material, Adrian typically plays something that is similar to what Janick does but complementary... Again maybe playing a melody or a riff an octave lower or a simplified version of it.
Very well played well done and thanks.
Great job and tone as always.Powerslave is a master piece.thanks for your channel Nicko.
Thank YOU for your support!!
The content on this channel brings pure joy! Brilliant work man. 🤘 The effort and attention that you put in to the details in the guitar work and the individual tone is really impressive.
A big THANK YOU for your encouraging words! I'm glad to hear it's enjoyable 😃
Frets on fire !!!! Thank Youououou !!! A great song never played live.... (what a f@cking awsome opening for a show!!!)
Considering the first line is "Turn the spotlights on the people", it would be a killer live song. Oh well... 🤷🏻😄
Too good 👌
Nick, again, your videos are not only additive, they also make us revisit great maiden songs... Can't wait to see them live here in Curitiba-Brazil in September 🙏🙏🙏
I'm so happy to hear that because that's always my hope...so thank you!! 🙏😊
Can't wait to see them this year too!!
Perfect Nick as always for an underrated masterpiece
Both videos are perfect. 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🎨🥁🥁🥁🎨🥁🥁🥁
so many times when i think i dont like a maiden song, i hear adrians solo ( 3:54 ) and then the entire song sounds good the next time i listen 😁
Stranger in a strange land guitar lesson please! 😉
Soon!
Nico … you rock !
perfect tone, man
Great as always!
amazing job man!
Thank you so much!
Nice job dude. Powerslave is one of my favorite albums. Not just one of my favorite Maiden albums but one of my favorite albums. Killers was the first album I actually bought and didn't steal from the public library *cough* We Sold Our Soul For Rock and Roll *cough* and Beast On The Road was my first concert. Hell of a job as usual 🔥🔥🔥
Ahhhhh those were good days! 🤘
God I miss the 80s sometimes 😄
One of my favourite songs!
That. Was kick ass
Damn awesome!! That killer riff!! I think Adrian started to shine from this album onwards. I also hear some moonchild break after the lead part. :)
Yeah they do a very similar pattern in Moonchild 😊 I love when bands bring back a bit of a lick or riff like that!
He wrote the music to the prisoner, on the number of the beast, 1 of their best songs
That’s crazy good. I saw this tour when I Was in 12 th grade. You are an incredible guitar player. ( they didn’t play this song live )
Thanks man! I really envy you seeing that show!! Live after death is what got me into Maiden in the first place 😊
Glad Im not the only old motherfucker still listening to Maiden
@@UncleTimsTruck : Uncle Tim, that’s right. Not too many of us left. Rock on, man.
Rocked it! I've been playing your videos and jamming along with you on the drums. It's been a fun experience.
That's so cool! 😃
Great stuff Nico. You're amazing 🤘
a nice tribute for that master piece, thank you man , thumb up !
Thank YOU!!!
Wonderful, Niko!!!
Muito obrigado!! 🤜🤛
You nailed it!!!!
Awesome song. Nice way to start my weekend!
Amazing 🎸🤘
Very Cool 👩 that piece is very interesting, deff has a shamisen-like style to it, thank you 😊 from: Scranton, Pennsylvania
WOW WELL DONE
That was fucking awesome
I have never been a big fan of this mainly cos of the vocals but you have demonstrated the guitars all the way through rock
Did you know that Maiden played this song during the 1984 World Slaver Tour? They played it in Warsaw and Lodz, but then dropped it. So sad, there is no bootleg from these shows, perhaps we find one somedays :)
I have heard of that! Someone must have recorded it... There has to be a bootleg somewhere 🤔
A shame. This song is epic Maiden and has such a hard and fast groove! It fills me with energy! You can’t help but tap, bang and move during this tune.
Soo nice ...greets.
WOW Awesome performance 👏 Big LIKE Greetings from Sweden Rene Di
Tusen tack!! Very much appreciated 🤜🤛
Great cover of another (no play live) song
Keep on Man. Greetings from Thessaloniki Greece
Wow! That looks really difficult to play
Great playing, this looks really quite difficult to play..what a shame you don't get these sort of songs by Maiden any more...start with a bang and don't let up until the end.
I think they're just on a different vibe these days. But Stratego on the new album is pretty intense all the way through!
Salute!!
effin BRAVO !
Please do "Quest for fire"... I found opening riff is rithmicaly very tough...
Salute from Serbia!
I might do it at some point.. for now here's the solo 😊
ua-cam.com/video/PlI3VOGveHY/v-deo.html
4 🎸 for sure🤘 Prolific!