Como Estais Amigos (Iron Maiden) Acoustic - Thomas Zwijsen ft. Blaze Bayley & Anne Bakker

[@the_guy_actual]

Probably the most underrated Maiden song.

[@Cass99k]

truly

[@kuzmychmaksym3843]

I see this like comment almost under every their music video, lol.

[@italosampaio2956]

sung by the most underrated Maiden singer

[@Niko-dv9oi]

Well....Maybe because on Virtual XI his vocals where just so out of place.He has gone through evolution of becoming a singer.This is just art compred to the original.So much emotion and pain going through him here.Proving the point that Blaze was just not ready to be the leading man back then.Tried too hard to be Bruce.This is just beautiful.

[@Ziggurat1]

@@italosampaio2956 You are correct. Not because he should be regarded as the best Maiden singer, but because he should be regarded as a great singer. Bayley's voice has aged well too, but when he is standing next to a throat cancer survivor that sings like a god, people are trying to compare bay leaves and oranges. Oh and this music video is a bit cringe, but I can live with that.

[@Okkvltify]

Listen to this, all you Blaze-haters, and tell me again that this guy can not sing!!! He may not have fitted Maiden perfectly, but he is such a great vocalist! And this version is so much more haunting and intense than the Maiden original. Mainly thanks to Anne!

[@chrisryan9042]

Well said, my friend!

[@carlosjantarada7212]

It's hard to get a baritone to do a tenor's job. But take notice: Blaze is singing 100 times better than 20 years ago. Huge props to Blaze for his evolution. And yes ... this version is better than the one featured in Virtual XI.

[@studiokids7164]

So right. I'm a big blaze fan. What a vocalist and what a nice personality.

[@i_am_well]

I couldn't say better

[@alexdocu1137]

He’s comical at best... lol

[@rubens4943]

The most underrated Maiden singer!

[@thembones6905]

This voice is a pearl!

[@adrianor.passarelli8127]

Why the heck I only knew about this version today, mid-2022? That's absolutelly beautifull! Rock on, Blaze!

[@eliottsantos2654]

This song proves that the Blaze era Maiden wasn't all bad. Songs like The Clansman,Sign Of The Cross,Lord Of The Flies,Futureal and Man On The Edge are not misplaced in the Maiden canon and would grace any of the other albums.UP THE IRONS.

[@timurflorescu8379]

Eliott Santos True but at that time Blaze was pretty bad live

[@marianogds1392]

Agree. I see the last show of Blaze, in Buenos Aires...he just can't handle Maiden. But in the X factour he delivers great...

[@handletoocomplicatedtochange]

I was there too. I would say that he cannot handle Bruce's songs. He did handle well his own songs live and the ones of Paul Di'Anno. I will never understand what Harris was thinking when selecting him ...

[@maximwinner5326]

that era was not bad at albums. that era was awful and infamous at live shows

[@thefrias]

Not entirely agree... The X Factor is an amazing album, a masterpiece in its own genre, totally misunderstood and underrated. One of my favorite Maiden’s album, definitely . A sort of non-Maiden album, dark, gloomy and mysterious. Totally unfitted for anyone, but Blaze’s obscure voice register. Virtual XI, on the other hand, is such a bad and lackluster copy of Maiden’s previous works. You know, everything is there... riffs, chords, choruses, etc. However, it lacks epic, spirit and creativity. Especially compared to Bruce’s awesome works at the time (v. gr. The Chemical Wedding).

[@vashwolfwood5899]

Beautiful, greetings from Argentina

[@ThomasZwijsen]

Gracias, greetings back from Holland!

[@xSETUMx]

como estais , amigo?)

[@Nikerbocker]

I absolutely love both The X Factor and Virtual XI. One of my favorite Maiden records. Blaze's voice always touches a nerve everytime I hear it...

[@Lady__Galadriel]

Omg as a Bruce fan, Blaze’s voice always gives me the goosebumps whenever I listen. No one can sing this song better than him. It is not only about the vocal ability, it is more about the emotions. This song is like literally created for him to sing.

[@ivanivan5511]

Hypnotizing stare

[@TheDarkXn]

💯 🖤 🤘🏻

[@valemontenegropaez4957]

Estoy llorando...💔 No more tears ...nuestros chicos argentinos, que locura por Dios. Dolor!!! Grande Blaze Bayley y Janick Gers al hacer este tema.

[@henriquedotriangulo]

Brasil concordance. Kichner no hein

[@eltiocrocodain8447]

la verdad por que seremos tan tontos :(

[@jmaguilarr]

gran mensaje , recuerden la locura de la guerra de las malvinas

[@ignacioa3573]

Nuestros chicos y los de ellos..

[@valemontenegropaez4957]

@@laksnshhsjs7829 Jajaj

[@joseph221996]

His voice is like wine . Makes better through the time.

[@yasharazizi2314]

back at 98, getting electrified by Iron Maiden songs for the very first time was absolutely not the experience which as a 12 years old boy living somewhere in Iran, I was supposed to have. I took 4 cassettes from my cousin who copied my favorites from different albums, then soled my SEGA console to buy myself a 2nd hand WALKMAN. also had bought a book that translated all of the Iron Maiden lyrics, and the history of the band and its members. I somehow came of age through listening and understanding the songs. I grew up with Iron Maiden and somehow Pink Floyd. the virtual XI album was something else for me, millions of times I have listened and enjoyed every single sec, mainly because of this very song, como esta amigo. it always cheered me up when I was down no matter why I was sad, the song has never let me down...does not matter who loves or hates whom or why. just like those summer days of late 90s when we had closed the room's door and turned up the volume listening our favorites repeatedly

[@ReVincentius]

Dear mr. Zwijsen, I don't know are you, or mr. Bayley Romancatholic, but it really doesn't matter. I'm a Romancatholic priest and a big fan of Iron Maiden who cries literally (of joy) on almost every song from IM. I really appreciate your effort in music and sending my best regards to You, Mr. Bayley, your families and every last one fan of IM! God bless!! Be positive in every way except CoViD-19 Love and blessings to the people all around the world!

[@luiscarlosfermanaguilera2633]

You move me, I also have a priest brother who loves Maiden, and this is one of his favorite songs, humanity is what this world needs!! God bless you brother!!! Greetings from El Salvador, Central America.

[@ReVincentius]

@@luiscarlosfermanaguilera2633 Thx, send my best to your brother, and God bless from Split, Croatia, Mediterranean Europe.

[@dexterwardcharles8060]

Virtual XI forever

[@juanfelipegonzalezcuervo4065]

Good Virtual xi good 👍👌💪

[@Ab46583]

Brazil loves you Blaze! You can’t imagine how much! Your songs are amazing

[@dragonmaldito]

I can undertand people hating on paul dianno. But i cant undertand the hate to this guy. Blaze still has his amazing voice, great version of an underrated virtual xi song

[@ericmolina3489]

Love this more than the Maiden version. Beautifully done.

[@shushutany6034]

One of the most beautiful Iron Maiden songs!! Tears in my eyes!!!

[@yaninasoledadaguero149]

soy de argentina profe de historia, puse esta hermosa canción en el aula por los 40 años de MALVINAS , leyendo la letra traducida, los alumnos se emocionaron ..Gracias Thomas y Blaze

[@v8m3tal]

grosa!!!!

[@CarlosQera]

So, this song is a scam 'cause I'm crying...honestly, beautiful underrated Iron Maiden song, and what a beautiful version.

[@anemonina]

Blaze: you will ALWAYS be so very welcome in Argentina...my beloved Argentina 💙🇦🇷 eternal thanks for this beautiful and deep tune...it means a lot for many people here...myself included.

[@erockimon]

I'm from the future. Who's still listening to this in 2099?

[@estebanborta]

Te inspiraste en el "monumento a los caídos"... gracias por regalarnos esta hermosa canción. Gracias a dios existe la música símbolo de unión!

[@Nitro3399]

Same voice as 90s... Congrats Blaze!! 🤘🏼

[@stephenramos2824]

Sounds better to be honest

[@stephenramos2824]

@korrok it's an opinion wasn't insulting the original. Personally sounds better to me, nothing more nothing less.

[@DeYogs]

Almost 4 years ago i was told to choose a song to "welcome" some teachers from other countries who came to my school because of some projects and I choose to play an acoustic version of Como Estais Amigos which was kinda similar to this one (even if played and singed 1000 worse than this one uahahah). I didn't know about this version back then and it reminds me of that day, which was really incredible.

[@arielsamin9467]

I just love Blaze. What a soulful fellow.

[@danr8913]

Fuckin love Blaze!! It was just impossible for him to Truly Take over as Maidens front. Always be a Blaze Bailey Fan! Great voice!

[@luisarias2142]

I could listen to Blaze for hours.

[@blues-trio]

Благодарность из Москвы. Айрон Мэйден только выиграл от того, что в группе пел Блэйз Бэйли. Прекрасный музыкант.

[@01becken]

LINDO BRUTAL!!!!!!!! QUE GRANDE CANTOR OBRIGADO BLAZE

[@johnreid6363]

This isn't just one of my favourite Blaze Bayley songs, it's one of my favourite Iron Maiden songs. This version is amazing. A guitar, a violin & THAT voice. Amazing.

[@Fr33dom35]

Amazing performance! Saludos a todos los Argentinos de Serbia! Tuve suerte de visitar vuestra paiz increible y nunca lo olvidare.

[@LeandroReis777]

My dream is jam with Blaze Bayley when him return to Brazil.... I knew iron maiden by X-Factor album.....The Strong voice of Blaze rips my soul when heard "Sign of the cross" in the 1first audiction... I was a kid when i worked like icecream-man....and buy my "Virtual 11" album...🥰🙏🙏🙏💙💙 Our Father and Maker Yahu blesses your life Blaze Bayley!!! 🙏🙏

[@lucasnarciso274]

Thomas is eternalizing beautiful, but not so famous songs, of the Maiden!! Congrats!! You are the man!! And what a extraordinary voice that Blaze has!

[@ThomasZwijsen]

Thank you so much, cheers!

[@babakzekibi315]

not so famous song? really?

[@lucasnarciso274]

Como Estais Amigos and No Prayer for the Dying, for example, are not so famous when compared with songs like Fear of the Dark and The Trooper.

[@johnnyrandom100]

let us be friends?

[@danielgrohl6971]

Yes johnnyrandom100 we can have our differences and hash it out here and walk away as friends for i don't give a rats ass about what is, " Not so famous ! " The voice of Blaze Bayley ages like wine on the shelf and the vibrato and emotional content along with Flamenco Guitar and Violin circles around and then goes UP ME! ;)

[@joaofdjunior2562]

Grande Blaze Bayley!!! Excelente vocalista!!!

[@thejoeycage]

I have been jamming maiden since I was 4, I'm 31, and this is a top 10 all time Maiden song for me, I love it.

[@arkadiyviking3919]

Думал, кто это так класно исполняет, потом только дошло, что это сам Блэйз Бэйли! Правильно здесь говорят, нечего сравнивать Дикинсона с Бэйли, каждый из них великий певец!

[@EduardoTorres2009]

So much respect for this man. Blaze is very original.

[@susiv]

Me encanta Bruce D., pero también me gusta mucho Blaze. Creo que fue una suerte que participase en los dos discos con Maiden, así lo pudimos descubrir y disfrutar.

[@albertharris2398]

Totalmente de acuerdo. Blaze es un gran cantante

[@joseluisnavarroprimera6709]

Sin duda comentario acertado. The x Factor y Virtual XI dos super producciones con un excelente vocalista. Pero también permitió ver la faceta de Dickinson sin Maiden y aparte de algunos clásicos creo que permitió la reunión con Adrián Smith y Roy Z, dando resultado el grandioso Accident of Birth y oscuro y muy elaborado Chemicals Weiding dos joyas. En resumen una gran etapa de enriquecimiento musical y conceptual para ambas partes. Gracias Blaze que también dejo su legado!....

[@malcolima3663]

Blazer é um Cantor excepcional!!!

[@marcomiudo]

22 years ago I was at Philips Monsters of Rock, seeing Iron Maiden with Blaze Bayley and It was the best concert I've ever gone.

[@isipower40]

Em 1998 o maiden não tocou no Monsters

[@GeorgeTJ]

There's some seriously underrated stuff from the Blaze era. This song is a great example. Can't help but imagine how this would have been with a full classical piece orchestra. Amazing it is like this anyway.

[@michelhebert9832]

I would love to see Bruce and Blaze doing a one night show and alternating songs with each other because seriously my 2 most favorites albums from Iron Maiden are Virtual XI and Fear Of The Dark. For me, Blaze was super in the group because the songs he was singing (like this one) are more appealing to me, more melodic and emotionnal.

[@miikkam4319]

Michel Hébert I asked Blaze about this and he said it will never happen,because it would make too many ppl too happy...Whateverthat means..

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

They don't even have to alternate songs, they can alternate verses, and they should definitely do harmonies with the way they both sound today. - If you notice how Bruce already did different harmonies for say 'The Clansman' when singing "freedom", Bruce could go on top of Blaze. Do this with more parts in different songs and I think it would blend together perfectly.

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Miguel Sandels - Did he say exactly that? "It would make too many people too happy."? - Maybe then it was sarcasm in reference to (most) Maiden fans not liking it. - I think, actually, that if they'd bring him on with the band, if Bruce would introduce him onto the stage, people would be very welcoming. They can't be so childish to be negative in the moment itself. No matter what, it would be a nostalgic and moving moment. I would love to see it.

[@samwrai]

I guess if Bruce was yet an ex Iron Maiden member like Blaze, they could duo. At the moment I see as improbable.

[@AlucardHV]

This song is on my top 5 maiden song list... and my favorite Bayley song... You all managed to make a perfect song even "more" perfect... Awesome!

[@henriquemelo1906]

this deserves a hundred more likes, lovely

[@vladymlr8566]

Stay strong and healthy again my friend Blaze.

[@judewilson927]

Blaze sounds amazing here. He's clearly learned and improved so much since his Maiden days. This song serves as proof to how well he's developed his vocals.

[@lucasceuf9497]

Porra cara o Blaze me emociona cara ele passa tanta sinceridade quando canta, passa sentimento e sua voz é poderosa apenas entrou em um grupo onde na época as pessoas estavam acostumadas a vozes de timbre diferente!

[@brunosoaresveiga8105]

Exatamente, sou fã de blaze desde virtual XI Acho ele um excelente vocalista porém na época a maioria dos fãs de iron maiden não curtiram por ser muito diferente do que Bruce proporcionava no iron maiden, mas os discos de blaze são ótimos

[@danielfanaticoporironmaide6970]

BLAZE BAYLEY,,MÚSICA:COMO ESTAIS AMIGO,,PERFECT...

[@MrNickKorshunov]

My favorite Maiden LP in 90's! Virtual XI rocks!

[@guilhermetheviking]

EPIC!!!!!!!! MASTERFULL!!!!!!

[@robertosanjose6573]

Blaze Bayley es un grandísimo cantante.Es totalmente injusto compararle siempre con Bruce Dickinson.Disfrutemos de la voz de los 2

[@juanfelipegonzalezcuervo4065]

Lo mismo dijo yo disfruto tanto las canciones de blaze como las de Bruce Ambos son grandes cantantes

[@michaelpalmer5351]

Great to hear Blaze's stories.

[@mortheres]

One of the most underrated Iron Maiden's song from their most underrated album. Thanks a lot for making us rediscover this wonderful song !

[@C64_Mat]

His voice has really come into it's own now, especially parts II and III of Infinite Entanglement.

[@EduTerrataca]

blaze still rocking, salute from brazil \m/

[@LFDarui]

Obra Prima!!! Abraços do Brazil. Abraços Blaze

[@catjudo1]

When Thomas is playing before the apse, there is a print of Rembrandt's "Prodigal Son" behind him. If that banner was there already, what a wonderful coincidence that a Dutch Master's painting of forgiveness and reconciliation should appear in a video of a song featuring very similar themes. We are all human and we must mend the wounds to bring us back together. Beautiful.

[@phillipfalcao1099]

BLAZE master! Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷🤘

[@omnipresentsoulsofficial780]

Thankyou Thomas and Thankyou Blaze And thankyou anne bakker, why this is my favorite song of Iron Maiden..the most epic that i am listened..long life to the metal!! lml From Chile

[@patriciovoltendalth1960]

Por este tipo de manera de pensar , es que la musica de IRON MAIDEN , siempre va estar en mi corazon . Y BLAZE BAYLEY , particularmente tiene un pedacito , aunque chiquito es muy significativo . Gracias por su musica . Saludos desde Ecuador .

[@julienecolasse7566]

blaze is a genius of heavy metal

[@dizzymight]

The best Iron Maiden song with the best Iron Maiden singer! The most beautiful song I've heard in a long time...with this Guitarist it is even more powerful!

[@Nanda_FT]

Blaze é apaixonado pelo que faz, merece mais reconhecimento

[@Ldpspace]

Amazing, amazing, amazing !!!! The most underated song of Iron Maiden, but this version is even better!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@demoniafrombeer]

Grande Blaze y Thomas... saludos desde Chile

[@demoniafrombeer]

+LedNB saludos

[@ricardopoblete2291]

Lorena Ayala somos tres chilenos... Me encanta Blaze Bayley...

[@claudio830]

Here is another chilean, I really admired and absolutely amazed by the extraordinary and beautiful way in which Blaze is singing, it's really moving to witness such a magnificent evolution, many singers decay withe the time pass, but Blaze is better and better! (Aquí hay otro chileno, realmente admirado y absolutamente asombrado por la extraordinaria y hermosa forma en que Blaze está cantando, es realmente emocionante ser testigo de una evolución tan magnífica, muchos cantantes decaen con el paso del tiempo, pero Blaze es cada vez mejor y mejor!

[@jp18941]

Somos 5 chilenos Amo Iron Maiden en todas sus facetas.

[@ricardogarrido2624]

Ahora somos 6, Sublime Anne, Blaze y Thomas

[@gutocesar7758]

Como não ter mais lágrimas com esse hino? Sensacional ....Blaze never die

[@gianlucacobretti]

Just now I've discovered this version, this song is one of the favourite I used to listen with my beloved friend that has passed away recently... it's really touching and deep, specially this version due for the thomas work. I have met Blaze twice personally and we had a beer together after the gig and good times. adorable guy. He deserves much more. Thomas, please keep going on!

[@el_tekio]

As many said Blaze probably not fitted on how Iron Maiden was in those years, but this man is a really great singer. Period. I’m a random unknown Maiden fan guy and IMHO this man never deserved that hate he got in the past. Great song for a great collaboration

[@starfighter1972]

Brilliant. Blaze has great voice, very rich, ideal for acoustic songs.

[@TheMadArab138]

I was into Maiden before the Blaze Era, and I love Dickinson, but... When I found out who Maiden named the new vocalist, I went and found those old Wolfsbane albums and gave them a listen. What fucking energy he had on those albums! He was a damn good vocalist in his own right! So I welcomed Blaze and eagerly awaited what would be The X Factor album. Holy fuck was I in for a shock... Sign of the Cross was FUCKING AMAZING!! Immediately you can hear the progression from Wolfsbane to Maiden.. I was an immediate fan and to this day, the Blaze Era is still a treasured time of my life. I still listen to these albums frequently, and I sing along with so many of the songs... I followed Blaze after he parted ways with Maiden, and I still sing songs like Soundtrack of My Life, Born As A Stranger, Stare At The Sun, Robot, Blackmailer, While You Were Gone, Watching the Night Sky, and many more... Blaze, if you ever read this, thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart for the moments of joy you have given me listening to you sing, for "being there" through the troubled times, and just adding positivity to my life when I needed it. I may never meet you, but I love you for all of that, man. And WE, your fans, love you too.

[@TheDarkXn]

I second this. 🖤🖤🖤🤘🏻

[@TheMadArab138]

@@TheDarkXn 4 years later at least some one does. Haha 🤣

[@Shadow-gx6di]

Blaze ele tem mais centimento que Bruce e coração também ,gosto do Bruce mas o blaze pra mim e especial porque cantar não só alcançar notas altas mas sim fazer a gente espresar nossos sentimentos e podemos fazer até alguém chorar de emoção blaze é isso pra mim , abraço obrigado pelo espaço blaze forever

[@joseemerson2274]

O Bruce expressa sim sentimento nas baladas o blazer é o foi o que menos casou com a bando por questão de estilo pois antes não mas agora admiro o blazer muito mais que o Paul Dianno por esse sentimento que ele demonstra de gratidão ao Maiden diferente do dianno que só ataca a banda para aparecer na midia.. vlw blazer vc é 10

[@guilleguille2845]

Malvinas are Argentina’s . Thank you Blaze !

[@alejandrovanegas6715]

Blaze awesome voice will live forever in Maiden history

[@ariotriwibowo]

the amazing thing about him is that his voice hasn't changed and it's very stable

[@JohnDoe-mf5gr]

BLAZE BALEY RULES!! Not just a great vocalists a great person you just get that feeling through his music he gives you a piece of his soul in this song .

[@dunjenkeepa]

One of my fave songs from that era. Great song.

[@stepsgaming]

Omg I love this. Totally underestimated the Blaze Bayley era. Love To see Thomas and Blaze in Indianapolis, IN a likely long shot but hey!

[@sebastianbaena7853]

Those two albums were made for Blaze voice. Pure Iron Maiden there and this version... Sweet lord!!!!!

[@ukeleles_menthor]

Bayley's period... the best of Maiden! Thanks Thomas! Trajiste lo mejor de los viejos tiempos amigo.

[@johnnyrobinson604]

Blaze is a beast of a human!

[@JayManJax]

This is one of my favorite Maiden songs.

[@ajiantekiruna]

Definitely one of the best maiden songs. Always been.

[@00SuperHAN00]

This man is a legend

[@ThonBauer]

I Love you! Blaze, thanks for everything! You're amazing

[@hugofernandez512]

Hola Thomas y Blaze !, muchas gracias por contar esa historia ya que soy Argentino y fan de Maiden, en esa epoca hacia un año habia conocido a Iron Maiden y con 15 años se desato el conflicto en 1982, el gobierno militar prohibio las canciones en idioma ingles y ya no entraban los discos internacionales, muchos chicos de 18 años fueron enviados a las islas y murieron en las Malvinas como tu amigo, fue muy triste para todos, gracias de nuevo por la cancion y su historia !!

[@musicmusic6595]

absolutely amazing, im so shocked how much better blaze's voice keeps getting

[@marlonscloud]

Unbelievably great version of one of my fav albums of all time!!!!

[@malakasquad2214]

Great musicians at work here. Blaze is such a humble guy! 👍

[@edgardmorielo4117]

👤NÃO TENHO NEM PALAVRAS PARA ESTÁ CANÇÃO👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fredin1003]

Muito Massa

[@dominiquevaldesvaldes4603]

Deberían sacarse un disco con estos refritos en acústico. Creo que quedaría genial.

[@gmr9701]

As an argentinian I will always be deeply grateful to Blaze for making such a touching tribute. Many people know of the Malvinas/Falklands conflict but they don't know how gruesome and terrible it was. Just try to picture this, british elite military forces with up to date guns and equipment, against argentinian young kids with barely to no combat training and shitty gear, it was a massacre. But despite all this, there are stories of both sides helping each others wounded at times. This was the perfect example of how war is nothing but a game for politicians and people in power.

[@Monomate360]

Man Blaze just sing it out all the time like this, never hold back and the world will understand your greatness!

[@romanstryzhyk9156]

Blaze, I love both Iron Maiden with you as a lead vocalist and actually the x factor is my favorite album, top 1 of all in the world. I'm so grateful! So many wonderful emotions listening to it. Virtual eleven is also great!

[@benchosei9878]

He is a great singer, but is hard and unfair being compared with bruce dickinson. Different styles, different voices, just that.

[@stefanodigarbo4735]

Much better than the original, including Blaze's voice. Hats off

[@emersonvieira2533]

He can sing!!Beautifull and power voice man!!!

[@Daemonarch2k6]

What an amazing version of the song. I love it

[@ryananthony4840]

Blaze definitely earned his place in the Maiden

[@Inmate999]

Blaze era rules. Love both albums and they mean so much to me.