Bruce Dickinson on Iron Maiden's "Empire of the Clouds"

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2015
  • Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden wrote "Empire of the Clouds," the band's longest song ever, clocking in at 18 minutes. Here, he talks about creating the epic. READ MORE HERE: radio.com/2015/09/11/bruce-dic...
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  • @iluvkochikame
    @iluvkochikame 8 років тому +134

    Bruce's imitation of Nicko was perfect

    • @talaniel
      @talaniel 8 років тому +3

      +iluvkochikame Yeah, that was great :-) I wonder which part of the song he talks about :-) I hear some unpleasant sound around 14:50+ in the right channel.

    • @nolejd50
      @nolejd50 8 років тому +3

      +Katerina Konecna I'll explain. There's this little buzzing in the right channel. There's a process which name I've forgotten, but roughly it's literally "translating" musical pieces (notes, tones) into a "mental-visualisation". What I'm trying to say, is that Nicko used a violin bow (I think) and scrapped it against the gong and maybe some other drum parts to recreate the falling of the R101, literally bringing you a picture of it falling and crashing onto the ground through music. That buzzing you hear is the wind ripping the outer cover and the airship's downfall, and the loud cymbal drum is the airship crashing onto the ground. I hope I was understandable :D
      EDIT: Bruce explains this and more on 1:50 and on.

    • @hetjamesfield4473
      @hetjamesfield4473 7 років тому +1

      Yeah he nailed that haha 👍

  • @johnnyeayre110
    @johnnyeayre110 6 років тому +35

    One of the greatest Maiden songs ever. It's one of my favorite songs period.

  • @edilsonlima5985
    @edilsonlima5985 6 років тому +63

    From a musician/singer to a famous complex businessman and now a philosopher. An example for the youngers.

    • @cor955
      @cor955 5 років тому +8

      Edilson Lima don't forget he's a licensed pilot as well

    • @raghuvansh1293
      @raghuvansh1293 3 роки тому +6

      @@cor955 and cancer survivor

    • @Toasty667
      @Toasty667 3 роки тому

      and a guy who abandons his daughter.

    • @CoolMikey81
      @CoolMikey81 2 роки тому +1

      And don’t forget he also hosted television documentaries, authored novels and film scripts, created a successful beer with Robinsons Brewery and competed at fencing internationally. 😉😂

    • @ozricaurora6943
      @ozricaurora6943 2 роки тому +1

      @@Toasty667 You don't know that. Family arguments and fallouts can be very messy and we've only been given one side of it.

  • @andyb1653
    @andyb1653 2 роки тому +22

    It's unlikely anyone will ever read this, but here goes: This song impacted me on a deep, SPIRITUAL level. The idea of 48 hardened, experienced men, realizing their vessel is mortally wounded. Deciding to try and ride it out, against all odds... MAN that shit moves me. A fucking masterpiece. The fact it's based on a true story?! Words fail me. Bravo, Bruce. Bravo, Steve. Bravo Niko, Adrian, Dave and everyone else. And, ultimately, a personal salute to the crew of HMS R101. This is literally my FAVOURITE song.

    • @colincheshire6366
      @colincheshire6366 2 роки тому +1

      It was actually 54 people on the ship, but 48 died, but still a really really good song.

    • @andyb1653
      @andyb1653 2 роки тому +2

      @@colincheshire6366 Fair point. I'd correct your correction, though: There were 53 human beings and one politician on board.

    • @AlejandroFlores-Ibarra
      @AlejandroFlores-Ibarra Рік тому

      It's HMA, not HMS (His Majesty's Airship).

  • @seanmills1888
    @seanmills1888 8 років тому +56

    The classic interview mastering technique: Stick loud dubstep on in the background while he's talking

    • @cardinalximenez4505
      @cardinalximenez4505 8 років тому +5

      That isn't dubstep it's like electronic orchestral metal

    • @aaronryder4008
      @aaronryder4008 8 років тому +15

      +Cardinal Ximenez no one cares. Whatever it is. It is ruining the interview

  • @simsom4343
    @simsom4343 8 років тому +135

    Why not just put Empire of the cloud in the background instead of this... thing

  • @cursedchest6469
    @cursedchest6469 6 років тому +11

    2:37 - 2:48 I keep watching this over and over

  • @Whitehot711
    @Whitehot711 7 років тому +13

    It's an amazing track! Grows on you big time. Especially if fan of history yet never taught the event. loyal to the king and an airship creed

  • @androidgamesvalgamer4757
    @androidgamesvalgamer4757 7 місяців тому

    Genius!

  • @professionalguinnessdrinke1719
    @professionalguinnessdrinke1719 7 років тому +24

    my favorite part Is the 6 minute guitar solo.

  • @lindaellen808
    @lindaellen808 8 років тому +6

    I love the close up interview with Bruce.

  • @tommyduk1779
    @tommyduk1779 4 місяці тому

    National Treasure.

  • @eleniandria5373
    @eleniandria5373 5 років тому +5

    Love his impersonation of running back in the studio xD

  • @enriquerivas7078
    @enriquerivas7078 5 років тому +4

    A master piece in deed!!!

  • @user-pp4ks9zp9l
    @user-pp4ks9zp9l 7 років тому +2

    One word.. FUCKING GENIUS

  • @celiamenezes1118
    @celiamenezes1118 8 років тому +10

    Amei essa música me emociona muito obrigado Bruce por esse presente empire of the clouds

  • @andrejtomic741
    @andrejtomic741 6 років тому +8

    I hope the next album contains a longer song

  • @bradlenart3120
    @bradlenart3120 2 роки тому

    NICE BRUCE! Met you in New Haven CT- at Toads place on your solo tour. You asked me into your hotel room for " an ale." W/ the crew, (true story). As you see, I sing and own helicopters, sort of renaissance man myself, - but not at yor level. Absolutely brilliant : () ) ...

  • @ErichLRuehs
    @ErichLRuehs Рік тому +1

    This guy puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you and me...
    Only difference is when he does, he produces Gold Records!!

  • @GateSense
    @GateSense 7 років тому +23

    They could have used better background music for this one, as a filmmaker I really think the magic of the story behind the song and theme was somewhat lost.

  • @AJ_Nightfall
    @AJ_Nightfall 4 роки тому +6

    Lmao "you need a bowed gong..." Only nicko.

  • @ozricaurora6943
    @ozricaurora6943 7 років тому +2

    I think the storm part is in 15/8

  • @jeanbonnefoy1377
    @jeanbonnefoy1377 2 роки тому

    "Twas a bit Mad-professorish". So dearly Bruce-ish (or shall we say Dickinsonian?)🤗🤘👌

  • @muzlp
    @muzlp 8 років тому

    can anybody point me which part of the song was he talking about? which minute? the squelching gong sound?

    • @nelsonrodriguez381
      @nelsonrodriguez381 8 років тому +1

      +MuZ LimPz over Minute 14: 25.

    • @muzlp
      @muzlp 8 років тому

      +Nelson rodríguez tq~

  • @eddiemuniz761
    @eddiemuniz761 3 роки тому

    Did sir Bruce attend Paul Samson and THUNDER STICKS funerals?????

  • @Frankamentise
    @Frankamentise 8 років тому +13

    Love Empire Of The Clouds. Hate the production as usual from Kevin Shirley. He needs to be replaced desperately. Roy Z would be perfect.

    • @BetonBenni
      @BetonBenni 8 років тому +1

      I think something in between would be better;)
      Roy Z sound a bit to generic for maiden...

    • @Frankamentise
      @Frankamentise 8 років тому +7

      +BetonBenni Pull Martin Birch out of retirement.

    • @BetonBenni
      @BetonBenni 8 років тому +1

      +Frankamentise Haha would be great :)

    • @Frankamentise
      @Frankamentise 8 років тому +3

      +BetonBenni There are hundreds of better producers than Kevin Shirley.

    • @BetonBenni
      @BetonBenni 8 років тому +3

      +Frankamentise He is very much in that "it has to sound like a live record" thing.
      I think a studio album should have overdubs and stuff... Not to much but it should sound punchier than a live recording.

  • @hetjamesfield4473
    @hetjamesfield4473 7 років тому +3

    Those 3 dislikes are Dave Mustaine, Lars Urlich and ??

    • @kmhegde97
      @kmhegde97 6 років тому +2

      gllo gle Kirk Hammet

    • @tibor5675
      @tibor5675 5 років тому +7

      Paul Di'Anno

  • @mikaeljansson4563
    @mikaeljansson4563 3 роки тому

    I´m sorry but he looks much better here than today with 2 feet long hair..

  • @brucedickinson12
    @brucedickinson12 3 роки тому

    Piano . Maiden no thank you

    • @canismajoris6733
      @canismajoris6733 2 роки тому +3

      Poser.

    • @jokinandsmokin423
      @jokinandsmokin423 2 роки тому +3

      Ok, so a song that doesn't only feature electric guitars, Drums, and bass Is instantly a bad song? Sucks to be narrow minded.

  • @unklemisha
    @unklemisha 8 років тому +1

    the only thing I don't like about this one really is actually mcbrain's work. it is way too buisy and liquid, like there's no solid repetative structure to it. that's annoying, imo

    • @QD77
      @QD77 8 років тому +11

      no solid repetative structure ? that's the best part of this song ! it's so unique !!!

    • @MrMaidenmania
      @MrMaidenmania 7 років тому +10

      That's literally the point. It's a progressive metal song.

    • @marvsmooth
      @marvsmooth 6 років тому

      The Mad Bluenoser Yes! It is a serious progressive metal song, as the majority of the album is!

  • @professionalguinnessdrinke1719
    @professionalguinnessdrinke1719 7 років тому +11

    my favorite part Is the 6 minute guitar solo.