Classical Composer Reacts to The Clansman (IRON MAIDEN) | The Daily Doug (Episode 575)

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    In this episode of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to Iron Maiden for a Maiden-Monday with their song The Clansman. This is a Blaze-era song, but this live version from Rock in Rio (2001) was specifically requested. I think I enjoy the band's 'story songs' the best...and this one ranks highly for me. I hope you enjoy!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 367

  • @joshmeads
    @joshmeads Рік тому +136

    When the Wild Wind Blows is a must listen. It's one of Maiden's most progressive songs. The live version off of En Vivo is fantastic!

    • @scottblankenship650
      @scottblankenship650 Рік тому +5

      Yes, that should be the next Maiden Monday!

    • @cr1s1s0ff41th
      @cr1s1s0ff41th Рік тому +1

      i agree, wonderful song

    • @stephenbryan219
      @stephenbryan219 Рік тому

      Progressive?
      I always thought it sounded like it came straight from a stage musical.

    • @firestorm755
      @firestorm755 Рік тому +1

      Def should be a Doug review on wild wind!!

    • @derekghee5158
      @derekghee5158 Рік тому +5

      I've been saying this for months! Along with The Talisman.

  • @jeffbrinkman2218
    @jeffbrinkman2218 Рік тому +94

    One of their best live songs ever! The crowd goes crazy with the words “ Freedom”.

    • @ericsyre9418
      @ericsyre9418 Рік тому +1

      It should be "The illusion of freedom" that they sing because that's what we all live with.

    • @mindtraveller100
      @mindtraveller100 Рік тому +1

      @@ericsyre9418 Freedom is not an illusion, it´s an ideal...

    • @francoisjus
      @francoisjus Рік тому

      Sorry to disappoint but Bruce's vox had to be duplicate and then overdubbed because of lack of reaction from the crowd.
      Steve Harris gotcha!
      And in the SoTC, Bruce ascending on the cross was not shown because of poor visual of the whole.

  • @NBLP7001
    @NBLP7001 Рік тому +88

    When I saw them in 2019 when he introduced this song, Bruce said, "I want to emphasize this is The Clansman with a 'C'.

    • @mattsullivan7363
      @mattsullivan7363 Рік тому +1

      So, when did they change it?

    • @1982jeepcj8
      @1982jeepcj8 Рік тому +19

      When professional victims found that they have something to make something out of nothing

    • @meanrog20
      @meanrog20 Рік тому +1

      Yea they got some static from a certain crowd at one point.

    • @bobthebear1246
      @bobthebear1246 Рік тому +15

      I mean it's good that they're being sensitive to people's feelings and reassuring them that the song is not about the KKK. Of course, with Iron Maiden, it could never be that. Iron Maiden is good people, besides being one of the greatest musical bands of all-time.

    • @fillerbunny
      @fillerbunny Рік тому +13

      This clarification, of course, is only needed in the States. In Europe the first clan people learn about is probably Clan McDuck.

  • @Maideneer
    @Maideneer Рік тому +69

    Next Maiden song reviewed has to be The Legacy. Totally offbeat, different from the usual and with tons of changes to fill your bucket. Total gem.

    • @Miwna
      @Miwna Рік тому +15

      The whole A Matter of Life and Death is incredible. It's still one of my favourite metal albums of all time.

    • @Gizzard666
      @Gizzard666 Рік тому +8

      Yes .Brighter than a thousand suns would be another great one to do Doug

    • @Magnum-Farce
      @Magnum-Farce Рік тому

      @@Gizzard666 That's Killing Joke. 86

    • @AdhamMGhaly
      @AdhamMGhaly Рік тому +2

      Probably Maiden's most underrated song ever.

    • @olavjorvik94
      @olavjorvik94 Рік тому

      YES!!

  • @-RJ-hw6qq
    @-RJ-hw6qq Рік тому +27

    I was there with my parents and I was only 10. More than 200.000 people and an incredible atmosphere 🥲
    Still my favorite band ❤

    • @PayAttEx
      @PayAttEx 11 місяців тому

      So you've been to one of the greatest concerts of human history. I'm glad for you man! :)

  • @firestorm755
    @firestorm755 Рік тому +36

    I'm nearly 60 now and have followed maiden for over 40 years. No other band gets my pulse racing and gives me goosebumps like seeing these guys live. Can't wait till July to see them again in London.

    • @mindtraveller100
      @mindtraveller100 Рік тому +1

      I´m a little over 40, and Brave New World was the first album that i bought, 23 years ago. I still love it just as much as in the first day. Sadly, i never saw Iron Maiden live...

    • @markfoale7315
      @markfoale7315 Рік тому

      30 years for me and I too cannot wait to see them live again this summer in London

    • @jawosammadennhier7062
      @jawosammadennhier7062 Рік тому +1

      Almost 40 years for me. "Live after death" was my first LP experience, and I am an admiring listener still today.

    • @p_mouse8676
      @p_mouse8676 11 місяців тому +5

      You know what I find insane? They are still jumping on stage!
      Omg, that is absolutely top sport! Crazy.

    • @davideriolhickman876
      @davideriolhickman876 8 місяців тому

      55 here, and they remain part of my Rock Holy Trinity along with Led Zep and Pink Floyd

  • @williamosborne6866
    @williamosborne6866 Рік тому +49

    Bruce's vocals need no introduction, but it's not often that Adrian, Dave, And Janick each get a solo. Steve's bass work is impressive and Nico is just being Nico (always on point, and have a great time in the process). This is the first time I've heard this version and it surely won't be my last. Thanks Doug (and your subscribers who recommended this).

    • @remcovandenheuvel1315
      @remcovandenheuvel1315 Рік тому +4

      SO this song comes from the Rock in Rio live Album/DVD. the DVD never got a remaster but the the Live CD did. it was rereleased in 2015 with in my ears a better overall mix. i can highly recommend the live double CD. it was the first live Maiden i bought. i was amazed by it. when i first bought it, and i had to buy the remaster version as well as my old double cd had scratches on it so it had a few ticks.

    • @Matakoshi
      @Matakoshi 9 місяців тому +2

      This is, in my humble opinion, Maiden's best live album. I have never had a sense I've missed out quite so much as when I watched the DVD, and regardless of how many times I have seen Maiden (I think I'm at 17 times now, I lost count), I still wish I could have been there.
      I highly recommend listening to the whole album, or watching the whole DVD if you have time. It really is an excellent performance from beginning to end.

    • @remcovandenheuvel1315
      @remcovandenheuvel1315 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Matakoshi i Agree. to me its often a toss up on Rock in Rio 2001 or Beast over Hammersmith as best double cd albums. thats why i say its a pitty/shame that the DVD never got a remaster. its outdated for me.

  • @RushAss
    @RushAss Рік тому +37

    I saw them on this tour and Holy Hell did this song hit HARD

    • @antoniocarlin5026
      @antoniocarlin5026 Рік тому +4

      Me too! With Queensryche and Halford!

    • @RushAss
      @RushAss Рік тому

      @@antoniocarlin5026 Indeed that was the tour!

  • @wiliamchaves514
    @wiliamchaves514 11 місяців тому +2

    The iron maiden's best concert ever
    Live in rock in Rio !!!!
    One of the last concerts without holding a cellphone!!!!
    ,🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @bobthebear1246
    @bobthebear1246 Рік тому +22

    One of the all-time greatest Iron Maiden songs; Top 10, easily. On a lesser note this song to me is vindication for the much-maligned Blaze Bayley as the great singer he was with the band. On a greater note, this song is pure progressive and symphonic Metal at its finest. Besides being one of the greatest bassists ever, Steve Harris is such a songwriting genius and of course the very heart and soul of this legendary band. Iron Maiden was his baby from the beginning and he went through so many people just to fulfill his amazing vision for the band. I think he succeeded even beyond his wildest dreams.
    I know the RRHOF is an absolute joke but there is still no reason why Iron Maiden should not be inducted. Judas Priest finally got inducted last year. Now it's Iron Maiden 's turn. They deserve it no less than Priest did. 🤘🏻 Up The Irons!!!! 🤘🏻

    • @Aurainmaker
      @Aurainmaker 7 місяців тому +1

      Blaze Bayley had the impossible job of following Bruce Dickinson and the band did him no favours by refusing to downtune to accomodate his lower register. He's a very talented musician and his own solo stuff is great. How many people would ever have the balls to step into Bruce's shoes?

  • @childofatom95
    @childofatom95 Рік тому +11

    It's been 22 years since this live version and I still get shivers down my spine each and every time the first chorus hits.

  • @Maidenrules29
    @Maidenrules29 Рік тому +14

    This is probably the greatest live Iron Maiden performance ever. Seriously.

    • @alexgasparini4548
      @alexgasparini4548 Рік тому +8

      Rock in Rio is their peak live performance imho, even if I like them more on their 80's era.
      But on this live everything was on point, especially Dave Murray, during the late 80s and 90s era he really stepped up, and created some insanely good solos. Bruce voice was also more phenomenal than usual in this show. Overall everyone was on point that night.
      Only downside is Adrian didn't get many songs to shine cause they still didn't completely figured out how to use 3 guitarists on the songs he didn't recorded.

    • @justahusk8151
      @justahusk8151 Рік тому +1

      I agree. Another good one to check out is The Talisman from En Vivo.

    • @Maidenrules29
      @Maidenrules29 Рік тому +2

      @@justahusk8151 My second fave is Rime from flight 666

  • @derFuchsi
    @derFuchsi Рік тому +15

    Always amazing seeing Bruce running and jumping around the stage while still singing XD

  • @azzajames7661
    @azzajames7661 11 місяців тому +6

    The scottish are British, too, so I think you mean the English!
    Also, the union between England and scotland was done on 30 April 1707, so when the usa got independence from Great Britain, that means England, scotland, and wales😜

  • @hawaii2k
    @hawaii2k Рік тому +7

    Their song Red and the Black has some of the most beautiful guitar melodies I've heard.

  • @Woom88
    @Woom88 Рік тому +13

    Please please do “Afraid to shoot strangers”
    Written in 3 different keys and 3 different tempos including Great Melodies!
    Brilliant songs like clansman look like Britney Spears compared to Afraid to shoot strangers!
    Keep up the good work!

    • @Woom88
      @Woom88 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0c9iYZdsZMM/v-deo.html

  • @paezki
    @paezki Рік тому +7

    Best live concert ever recorded. Maiden primetime for me! Up The Irons

    • @IRONIVAN89
      @IRONIVAN89 11 місяців тому

      I don't like sound of drums. Sometimes it's sound to high

  • @megaherd619
    @megaherd619 Рік тому +1

    When I saw them in 2019 he introduced the song by stating "For any Americans out here tonight filming this for UA-cam, it's The Clansman with a 'c', not a 'k'". He then picked up a broad sword that he was using as a prop and yelled "Scream for me Toronto or I'll cut your balls off" !!!

  • @drewbuckley8139
    @drewbuckley8139 Рік тому +2

    Another wonderful Maiden Monday! Doug I can’t catch all your videos but I never miss the ones you do on Maiden.
    Always love your input, i enjoy your videos where you give a peak behind the curtains on what makes each song. So many other reviewers just nod their head and say wow, but with you I get to learn something every time I watch.
    Great video as always.

  • @Feercholain
    @Feercholain Рік тому +17

    The best version of this song by far, it's just epic!

    • @martinarscott3524
      @martinarscott3524 Рік тому +3

      Totally, my favourite of all their performances, Bruce's fitness level to do Cossack dancing half way through a song is just astonishing!

    • @Feercholain
      @Feercholain Рік тому +2

      @@martinarscott3524 that must be one of the highlights of that gig, it's just a blast to see haha

  • @azzajames7661
    @azzajames7661 11 місяців тому +1

    The BEST (live;) BAND in the f'king world😜
    Up the mighty Irons!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @luisfernandosuarezamders6703
    @luisfernandosuarezamders6703 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi there! Still waiting for Losfer Words on upcoming Maiden Monday... TY for being there. CHEERS!!!

  • @Starman_67
    @Starman_67 Рік тому +4

    Long, long, long-time Maiden fan, but not heard this version. Thanks Doug. And thank you to the dude who requested it.
    Love this version much. Bought moisture to the eyes.
    Up The Irons
    Now and forever
    🤘😎🤘

  • @Tedac69
    @Tedac69 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much Doug! This was the song I’d asked you to review and hoped you’d cover so delighted someone else also had the same idea! Love this version, quality is amazing, performance with the crowd incredible and wonderful to get your insight into it ❤

  • @antoniocarlin5026
    @antoniocarlin5026 Рік тому +9

    I saw them on the 98 Tour with Blaze!! Great Song...and I saw them on this Tour in México City! "Futureal", "Sign of the Cross" are two awesome songs from the Blaze era to Bruce sings live!! ❤

  • @caperbye474
    @caperbye474 Рік тому +10

    Finally someone has done a reaction to this amazing song. Thank you Doug

  • @Frodli89
    @Frodli89 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for this reaction, I really like this song. I had also an opportunity to see it performed live by Blaze Bayley on his band show. Both versions are great. Rock in Rio was probably the first metal concert I saw in my life and will always have a special place in my heart.

  • @LaciKEchannel
    @LaciKEchannel Рік тому

    Great video as usual. One of the best band performances (in my opinion). 250 000 fans. Awesome show. I recommended seeing the full show. Greetings from Slovakia.

  • @mistxfusion
    @mistxfusion Рік тому +16

    This is the best performance of the song and still gets played today, I heard it live last year in Germany and expect to hear it again in Scotland this year

    • @MrLA666
      @MrLA666 Рік тому +1

      I first heard it with Blaze on the VXI tour back in 1998!
      Then in this concert back in 2001, as I was ata RIR, then on the 3 legs of Legacy of the Beast! A great song live!

    • @CoffeeMatt10
      @CoffeeMatt10 Рік тому

      This year’s tour is a new tour, they will be playing mostly Senjutsu and Somewhere In Time tracks, so maybe they’ll play Death Of The Celts, but don’t expect them to play The Clansman on this tour.

    • @mistxfusion
      @mistxfusion Рік тому

      @@CoffeeMatt10 I think they might just because I’ll be seeing them in Scotland and the song is about Scotland. I was surprised to hear it in Germany last year but certainly wasn’t disappointed

  • @josecolonguadarrama5463
    @josecolonguadarrama5463 Рік тому +12

    Doug, I love your reactions. I love the fact that an expert does the reactions, making it an education video lol. If you get the chance listen to Blaze version. Much respect. Thank you sir.

  • @porfiriodev
    @porfiriodev Рік тому +2

    Great video Doug. This is really my favorite song of my favorite show ever, that happened in my favorite city, which is the city that I was born in, and that happened in the year that I was born! This one really touches my soul, UP THE IRONS!

  • @MrLA666
    @MrLA666 Рік тому +4

    I first heard it live with Blaze on the VXI tour back in 1998!
    Then in this concert back in 2001, as I was at RIR, then on the 3 legs of Legacy of the Beast! A great song live!

  • @ianchambers37
    @ianchambers37 Рік тому +1

    Such an awesome rendition of this song. Amazing crowd. 👏

  • @garytallentire8746
    @garytallentire8746 Рік тому

    Just got back from a trip to Edinburgh. London lad. This reaction was so amazing. They bring so much feeling and emotion to the songs they play. Always on a different level. Superb Doug

  • @haydenarlington8256
    @haydenarlington8256 Рік тому +1

    I played my acoustic bass(the same one Steve plays live currently, not in this concert)along with you Doug. I absolutely love this one. One of Maiden’s very underrated tracks.

  • @80085word69
    @80085word69 Рік тому +4

    After I saw them play this and Sign of the Cross live in 2019 I had a new found appreciation for the Blaze albums

  • @460style
    @460style Рік тому

    Doug we need this more now than ever... FREEDOM.. FREEDOM... FREEDOM !!!!!

  • @HotQahwe
    @HotQahwe 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for doing such awesome videos on Maiden, Doug. Growing up, I had Rock in Rio on dvd and CD and the two discs on the dvd were both pictures of all those 250,000 people that were in attendance there. Great performance. Since you cover the end of Bruce's hiatus, it would be really neat to see you cover some of Raising Hell performance , his last show before departing for so many years and entering into the Blaze era...
    Man , seeing this reminds of all those times I've seen them live, and the crowd performance here in Rio must have been a religious experience for some! Everyone chanting....what a wild show!

  • @JohnsOnStrings
    @JohnsOnStrings Рік тому +2

    This song and that live show leaves no doubt how important Bruce is to Maiden. You need to have heard and have lived with the Blaze version for several years... then to hear that epic chorus. Just amazing.

  • @CarlosRCSouza
    @CarlosRCSouza Рік тому

    Thank you to bring back this to my memory! I was there, magical moment!

  • @keanumunteanu
    @keanumunteanu Рік тому

    Great song, great reaction! Every time i see a reaction to iron maiden it makes my day. Thank you Doug!

  • @vaheica
    @vaheica Рік тому +2

    Love the Steve used an acoustic bass guitar on parts of this song. Saw then play this on tour in 2003. Loved the backdrop behind Nico of Eddie with a claymore!!

  • @adrianturley4573
    @adrianturley4573 Рік тому +1

    Finally I’ve been waiting for this reaction

  • @pierreleclercq7729
    @pierreleclercq7729 Рік тому +1

    Awesome Maiden song!
    Gotta be heard and seen live!

  • @SergioMachadoMD
    @SergioMachadoMD Рік тому +1

    Can't believe it's been 22 years since this show, first time I saw Maiden live. Amazing concert.

  • @monotonebooster3229
    @monotonebooster3229 Рік тому

    Great song! Great reaction! Thanks Doug!!

  • @SylviusTheMad
    @SylviusTheMad Рік тому +5

    I'm a big fan of the two Blaze albums, and songs like this are why.

    • @revylokesh1783
      @revylokesh1783 Рік тому

      There's a few excellent songs on those 2 albums indeed.

    • @BanjoSick
      @BanjoSick Рік тому +1

      Edge of Darkness

    • @Relyx
      @Relyx Рік тому +1

      Sign of the Cross is of course up there too

    • @alexjohnston8889
      @alexjohnston8889 Рік тому +1

      Fortunes of war and rwo worlds collide are some of my favourite Maiden songs.

  • @TailgunnerATC
    @TailgunnerATC Рік тому +3

    I saw this in 2019 in Buffalo it was incredible. Wasnt expecting to see them play anything from thw Blaze era and i got Sign of the Cross too

  • @martijn7416
    @martijn7416 10 місяців тому

    Ty mike ❤ this is wonderful

  • @petkucius
    @petkucius Рік тому +1

    Hello there, this song is by far one of my favourites, alongside the Sign of the cross, both of which I was able to hear live on their last tour. Just epic. My voice was dead after it, I sang it all. Cheers.

  • @iainwhite3476
    @iainwhite3476 Рік тому +2

    I first heard this on the virtual XI tour in Malta with blaze. This song stood out a mile from the other material. Great times watching maiden in the Mediterranean sun with several cold beers

  • @LudusAurea
    @LudusAurea Рік тому +3

    Both versions are amazing. I wish there was a studio version with Bruce but the Rock in Rio recording is so high quality it’s fine.

  • @Nitermare
    @Nitermare Рік тому

    I luv how much it always looks like you're having a great time when you listen to Maiden

  • @peterpan9988
    @peterpan9988 Рік тому

    Thanks for choosing this performance of "The Clansman". It is unsurpassed yet.

  • @myHVAClife
    @myHVAClife Рік тому

    It was not on the set list when I saw them last October, but was in Charlotte 2019, recorded it and still watch from time to time. Great song live, and here in NC Bruce had to explain that it was spelled with a C!

  • @NiteOwlish
    @NiteOwlish 10 місяців тому

    I just have to say I appreciate you sharing your unique and full analysis and appreciation of music. Musically,lyrically, culturally....

  • @darklordneo
    @darklordneo Рік тому +2

    maiden never cease to amaze since seeing them prior to their 1st ever tour after a night at air cadets @ 16 yrs old

    • @darklordneo
      @darklordneo Рік тому

      went from cadets to local concert hall ( formerly Queensway hall dunstable england ) now an asda just as they stated with notb

  • @DavorKrsticevic
    @DavorKrsticevic Рік тому

    I was 16 when ‘Brave New World’ tour was happening. I went to my first bigger concert and it was for my favourite band. Having Dickinson back at this tour was also a blast. I still vividly remember the moment sitting on my best friend shoulders and screaming ‘Freeeeeedooooom’. One of the best moments of my life for sure. Up the Irons

  • @JosueBraun
    @JosueBraun Рік тому +1

    One of Maiden's best work. I've seen it live and is a epic song.

  • @rickymitchell3162
    @rickymitchell3162 11 місяців тому

    I was at download last year and they played this and the whole 100,000 plus crowd erupted when they dropped this gem, was amazing

  • @davidberesford7009
    @davidberesford7009 Рік тому

    Great IM video very emotional. Great reaction!

  • @89801wink
    @89801wink Рік тому +1

    Short 9 minutes. I have watched many of your reactions, but don't remember you doing Iron Maiden "Paschendale" Live. Amazing seeing it live in person.

  • @moonbananababy6870
    @moonbananababy6870 Рік тому

    Cheers Doug great review again

  • @conallmclaughlin4545
    @conallmclaughlin4545 11 місяців тому

    You know what's brilliant.. Going back to your first maiden reaction before you knew what was going on.. You got the hooked... That's the maiden for ya!

  • @renanvcb
    @renanvcb Рік тому

    I was there! It was AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!

  • @chaosapiant
    @chaosapiant Рік тому +1

    I love the part towards the end of the song where it breaks into this almost Wasted Years-esque melody while Freedoming.

  • @Rautaneito69
    @Rautaneito69 11 місяців тому

    You know its a good song when Doug fires up the air drumming! Hell yeah brother!

  • @kabum33
    @kabum33 Рік тому +1

    I was there at Rock in Rio 2001.Nice day and good Iron Maiden"s setlist.

  • @affonso.saldanha
    @affonso.saldanha Рік тому +1

    Iron Maiden is perfect in live performance!! I love these sirs!!!

  • @mikenastasi8927
    @mikenastasi8927 Рік тому

    Yes, very Celtic and Nicko is always smiling and having a good time.

  • @GabrielPiazentin
    @GabrielPiazentin Рік тому +1

    I love the recording from 2001's Rock in Rio, Masterpiece back to back, huge performance

  • @ricknesar1627
    @ricknesar1627 10 місяців тому

    I love you Doug! You at 9.07 is what it´s all about being a Maiden fan.! It made me so happy!

  • @dieselbourbon3728
    @dieselbourbon3728 Рік тому +1

    Saw them 4 times in the 80s.
    The Beast on Tour
    World Piece Tour
    World Slavery Tour
    Somewhere on Tour
    Best live band ever.

  • @baconair
    @baconair Рік тому +1

    You should do something by Ghost. They're really big, and quite interesting, musically. I suggest Spillways, Cirice, Mary on a Cross, I Am, Darkness at the Heart of my Love, Life Eternal. There are many more, but that's a start. 😊

  • @lwm07
    @lwm07 11 місяців тому

    I was there, few meters from the stage. Best show of my life!

  • @ssejr01
    @ssejr01 Рік тому +1

    Love the Maiden Mondays!

  • @dagguerrero
    @dagguerrero Рік тому

    I was just thinking yesterday if you already reacted to this song before 😂 Nice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @newgunguy4176
    @newgunguy4176 Рік тому +2

    SKY OVERTURE by Uli Jon Roth!!!!!🎸

  • @TheBoletusSatanas
    @TheBoletusSatanas Рік тому

    I was there !!! Rock in Rio 2001. Mindblowing concert !!!

  • @Mordark
    @Mordark 9 місяців тому

    Sign of the cross is another song that you should listen to in its live form from this concert. Again its a blaze bailey error song that they played at rock in rio where they just took the song to another level

  • @jarkkokyntaja4073
    @jarkkokyntaja4073 Рік тому

    Freedom. Such an important word and meaning behind it. In these days, a very topical thing to sing about, as it was 25 years ago when Steve composed this. A very fine live song, get´s you pumped up every single time. No wonder why Blaze (speedy recovery) has it in his solo setlist too.

  • @metalmark1214
    @metalmark1214 Рік тому +2

    A prog Maiden song. Check out a metal Maiden song - Brighter Than a Thousand Suns.

  • @paulohtobias
    @paulohtobias Рік тому

    It's always nice to see Doug reacting to Iron Maiden

  • @murilocarvalho2903
    @murilocarvalho2903 Рік тому

    I was at this show. Rock in Rio III, Rio de Janeiro 19 january 2001.

  • @jimefth
    @jimefth Рік тому

    Top!! Great reaction

  • @kakhak
    @kakhak Рік тому

    Insanely sweet song. Iron Maiden always were in my life and I love them so much.

  • @faandangos95
    @faandangos95 Рік тому

    That's one of my favorites!

  • @RodGrom
    @RodGrom 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Doug, you should react to a song called reach out by iron maiden, it’s a little different, because it’s Adrian Smith on vocals, and it’s a more Rock’n’Roll tune!!!

  • @Perhotep
    @Perhotep Рік тому

    A lovely suggestion and a lovely reaction! ⬆️ Fe

  • @davidwatkinson1408
    @davidwatkinson1408 Рік тому +1

    As far as I know you haven't got to The Legacy, Isle Of Avalon, The Talisman, or When The Wild Wind Blows yet..... you will not be disappointed, they are brilliant.

  • @ilredeldeserto
    @ilredeldeserto Рік тому

    best maiden song! Doug is almost part of Iron Maiden fan family!

  • @kevincleghorn4967
    @kevincleghorn4967 Рік тому

    Thanks, Doug. Up the Irons!

  • @acarbonbasedlifeform70
    @acarbonbasedlifeform70 Рік тому +19

    Blaze is vastly underrated. Sure, his time in Maiden had its flaws (though I do love the albums, but his live performances were rather disappointing). However, prior to Maiden he was AMAZING in Wolfsbane, and his solo albums just rock so hard. He has also collaborated with many people, for instance with Thomas Zwijsen in an acoustic project or two. I've listened to all his releases (including live albums in Wolfsbane and solo) and I must say it is a big mistake to judge Blaze only by his time in Maiden.
    That being said, Bruce nailed this song, of course.

    • @drivers99
      @drivers99 Рік тому +1

      I’ll check them out! I only knew him from Iron Maiden which I enjoyed

    • @mattcyrano
      @mattcyrano Рік тому

      @@drivers99 Hi, Blaze solo is cool too (not everything though) i highly recommand Promise and terror, written when he lost his wife, therefore intense

    • @mattcyrano
      @mattcyrano Рік тому +3

      @a carbon based lifeform the problem with Blaze live, is that Maiden didn' t tuned down to fit his range to not alter the songs, which lead Blaze to struggle too high for his tessiture

    • @acarbonbasedlifeform70
      @acarbonbasedlifeform70 Рік тому

      @@mattcyrano absolutely. Whenever he's singing Maiden songs with his solo band, he does it in a lower scale.

    • @stevehartke
      @stevehartke Рік тому +1

      I try, but I just can’t get into the two Blaze albums. His vocals are fine, but the material is uninspired, and Steve Harris had free reign to write bloated, boring songs... Just my opinion, Up The Irons...

  • @mondodaftasabrush
    @mondodaftasabrush Рік тому

    Hooked on maiden from the first time I heard the sound house tapes in 1980 wow what a journey
    Sadly original was always my favourite with Blaze and then followed Wolfsbane and then his solo. career
    Bruce does his stamp on it and any maiden live concert you just enjoy the atmosphere
    UP the Irons long they may continue

  • @LuisGarcia-ee2tr
    @LuisGarcia-ee2tr Рік тому +7

    This is the best performance of the song with Bruce singing, without a doubt. Brilliant epic tune. I saw this tremendous tune played live on the "Virtual XI tour" with Bayley. Big difference in favor of Bruce.

  • @jimmyavsfan24
    @jimmyavsfan24 8 місяців тому

    UP THE IRONS 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @prchise
    @prchise Рік тому

    Doug, I think it is high time you reacted to the band Wintersun. Song is called Time. Absolutely most underrated metal band of all time. Btw, two of their former members play for Nightwish now. It's progressive, folky, technical, heavy, full of melodies and counter melodies. You'll love it!

  • @algatica
    @algatica Рік тому +1

    Cómo estais amigos. Beautyfull song from blaze. Talking abaut british and others countrys. Awasomes reactions. Love, from Argentina.

  • @xKeyzz
    @xKeyzz 11 місяців тому

    Great video! The song is not directly about William Wallace but instead, Scotland's large fight for freedom during their Wars of Independence. The specific lyrics (and my favourite) of "And I swear to defend, And we'll fight to the end, And I swear that I'll never, Be taken alive, And I know that we'll stand, And we'll fight for our land, And I swear that my bairns, Will be born free" are written, in what I can only assume, in reference to the Declaration of Arbroath which was written by Robert Bruce and Scottish magnates in 1320 which stated, "as long as a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be subjected to the lordship of the English”.

  • @esteban280889
    @esteban280889 Рік тому

    Yes Clansman, great pick. top 5 maiden song for me even if it was a Blaze track. Suits bruce so well tho. Was semi hoping youd do studio just since we have had no Blaze vocals on the channel