Iron Maiden "Fear of the Dark" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@BillyTpower]

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[@gokuultrainstinc9454]

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[@dulynoted2427]

I'm sorry, but if you really want to hear Dickenson's operatic abilities, you Must listen to the Power Slave album.

[@MihaiModreaMarin]

@@dulynoted2427 who's "Dickenson"?!

[@dulynoted2427]

@@MihaiModreaMarin Typo Bruce Dickinson

[@lt.finglefubledingler1972]

I love how we’re pretty much just forcing this nice lady to listen to metal and she’s beginning to love it

[@brianeleighton]

I love her when she said "...it was like a terrible nightmare that was really cool because Iron Maiden was playing". 😂😂😂😂

[@nallyvaico]

An I almost fell in love with her 😍

[@tomdrigs5635]

She is just over reacting, tryind hard to make it interesting.

[@tomdrigs5635]

@@brianeleighton dude, who cares. I never watch these retard "react" videos because they are stupid, and this one just confirmed it. I like Bruce's voice and maybe just because of that I got a little curious and watched this one a bit and got annoyed. I don't like all the fake over reacting. No one does this hysteria watching music videos alone or even with friends in a normal situation. But then there is the "react" videos of these people crazy for attention making stupid faces, eyes and mouths in front of the camera. The reason so many people like such videos is beyond comprehension. Stupidity in this modern society is a huge thing. But hey! I just made a little comment and that's no big deal. But since you get so bothered, I am telling you a bit more. But you like it? Enjoy it dude!

[@iankerr5147]

Why does she not mention , when going on about Bruce's stamina , that he flies the band round the tours on " Ed Force One " and then does the gig ?? .

[@NPK476]

I don't like to tell people that they "need" to hear or see something, but you really need to see and hear the Iron Maiden performance of "Dance of Death" from En Vivo. It's the most over the top exaggerated performance I've ever seen Bruce give.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@ukaszkrupinski3561]

@@TheCharismaticVoice i would prefer to see The Talisman from En Vivo :)

[@NPK476]

@@TheCharismaticVoice It's like watching a period piece with overdramatic British acting students high on LSD set to a musical and I do mean that in the best of ways. If it doesn't get enough votes, check it out on your own time when you are in a giggly and silly mood.

[@cruiseliner]

@@TheCharismaticVoice ​Now you need to see the vocal doppelganger: Raphael Mendes... strongly recommend Aces High (IRON MAIDEN) - Cover Feat. Raphael Mendes! :)

[@EddieRiggsBF3]

@@ukaszkrupinski3561 Talisman is awesome from En Vivo. But to be honest, there are tons of great Iron Maiden performances, for example whole Rock in Rio is awesome.

[@digitaIgorilla]

"The audience wants to sing along to it". That's Maiden fans, we sing the whole F***ing set, including the guitar parts :D "It sounds like he's talking to a group of pre-schoolers" Yes, also us lol

[@catatonicphobos]

AHAHAHAHAH, this

[@lok4890]

Fear of the dark! Turururutu fear of the duuuck

[@robertf3397]

Yes! Even the guitar parts! 😂Guilty as charged. Been there, done that.

[@stefanlaube-kueth2229]

And don' t forget to sing the drum parts! 😁

[@vanityscar424]

best comment ever

[@Touchpadse]

I can hear that intro a million times and still get goose bumps every single time

[@katalystkatapatheticalyssa5987]

Same! Every single time.

[@rolfversteegt8972]

Want goosebumps? Try 'Doctor doctor', the concert intro. Works every time!

[@marcusvalera5406]

Same here 🤘👹

[@kingoftadpoles]

Goosebumps on my own first listen just now.

[@paulmdevenney]

Interviewer: So, what instrument are you opening this song with? Bruce: Crowd

[@ca9968]

hahahahahahahahaha That made me laugh, nice 1 mate!

[@packrat2k7]

Truer words have never been spoken!!

[@VenturiLife]

Haha. True fandom there, singing along from the beginning.

[@Knightfang1]

Legends like bruce can play a crowd as well as any instrument

[@kingfishercomputing9497]

@@Knightfang1 Freddie Mercury was a master of this.

[@kosurol]

So.. interview him. He's accessible and with a great sense of humor.

[@migscccs]

How accessible is accessible? Lol

[@milanlikesbeer2410]

How do you define accessible?!

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

@@milanlikesbeer2410 she’s hot He will . Answer the phone

[@lotlum4343]

@@nomadicrecovery1586 LOL

[@goofybastrd6856]

The handicap ramp at the library is also accessible....interview that.

[@RkJohnsonNingthemcha]

The audiance immediately sings along coz the tune is imprinted on DNA of every Maiden fans including mine 😂

[@donaldcampbell9483]

Chills everytime brother.... live it's just amazing!

[@jamesboydriver]

Accurate AF!

[@mbolu349]

Just how every Metallica fan knows exactly what to do when Creeping Death starts.

[@jishnujeetchakraborty8003]

ohh yah

[@roninrider1930]

SKÓL

[@rickj6348]

At my last Iron Maiden show, there were four generations of fans there, all of us knew all of the words and all of us sang the whole setlist. There is no band like them. UP THE IRONS!

[@ozymandias1759]

I was born in 1981 and thanks to my uncle I began to listen to Heavy Metal since I was in my crib. My first memory comes with "Bark at the moon", obviously I listened to it years after the release, but I was 4 years old. Then, during my kindergarten years I discovered Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and many more cool bands. If there is a band who joins me with my uncle (he was like a dad for me), it's Iron Maiden. Sometimes I listened to albums of the 80's... Powerslave, Piece of mind, The seventh son of the seventh son... The whole decade and it's magic and I shall accept it, I cry... I thank to my uncle, whenever he is. I miss him. Receive my best wishes for you and your beloved ones

[@dinodigger8807]

Just took last Saturday my daughter to her first maiden show. She knew all the words. It was epic

[@rickj6348]

@@dinodigger8807 That has to be one of my favourite parts about being a Maiden fan; that so many generations love their music!!

[@dinodigger8807]

@@rickj6348 absolutely. Seeing her jump when I did (and in fact when all 30,000 or however many were there) made me feel proud. I did something right as a dad 😂🤘

[@richardboar7618]

Absolutely, saw quite a few fathers (and mothers), sons, and grandsons in attendance in Anaheim, CA last month. Amazing show, all into their 60's and playing like they're still 25!

[@anderslofgren8235]

The feeling when you're one of 50 000 others, singing along, you really feel like you're a part of a community. Maiden fans are among the best in the world, inclusive and awesome.

[@jongolsteyn7031]

I have seen Maiden in other states and sometimes I would go alone. I would never ever feel alone because it is one big family with Maiden. Always have a great time at a Maiden show whether I was with some friends or alone. I loved all my 26 shows.

[@satansfall0760]

@@jongolsteyn7031 26 concerts? Soo lucky mate! Unfortunately I never saw them live although I really love them....I started listening to them alone at 10 years old and always got kidded by everyone around me and called a Satanist....here in Albania is really bad being a metalhead bc they think metalheads are all criminals

[@chrismlost99]

Iron maiden fans are a very big family, and all are welcome to join us. I’ve loved them since my teens (a long time ago now) and still love listening to every song. Saw them live 6 times and even went I went alone, I found friends and a huge amount of respect for anyone who saw them perform. Iron Maiden truly engage with their fans and always give 110% to make sure we have a blast and enjoy their music. So glad she enjoys hearing them and can see just how much they care about us the fans. Long live Iron Maiden 🤘

[@Mugthraka]

No matter the band, this kind of moment, makes you feel like you connect with someone else for the very first time in your life. Like for a split and fleeting moment, Everything is done and made FOR this sole moment, that the whole univers and your whole life was made for this. Not only do you feel what you are singing and feeling, but you also feel the Others Singing, its in your bones, it courses through your body, its electrifying and unparallelled by anything else.

[@mycatistypingthis5450]

Can confirm, singing with 50.000 metalheads about being afraid of the dark is brilliant!

[@BarbosaUral]

One thing you have to remember about Iron Maiden, Elizabeth, is that they don't play TO an audience, they play WITH the audience. I don't think anyone came away from an Iron Maiden concert without a feeling they were part of the band that night in the last 35 years of playing concerts. Every member of the band is a showman.

[@moottori_paa]

Maiden Fans are awesome too, maiden concert is so good experience everytime.

[@CrazyhorseDK]

same with motorhead/dio same feeling

[@Dreckmal01]

Up the Irons! Every show they blow the roof off. It's crazy to feel the love with such an intense group of band and fans.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Up the Irons

[@0Onyx13]

I've loved this and a couple other songs of theirs for the past 20 years but now I'm getting way deeper into it, and i really hope'll manage to see them live even once, being part of that crowd... woah I get shivers just thinking about it, it would be such an epic night!

[@wilsoncrocker]

when you go to a maiden show, you sing backup vox. thems the rules. youre actually in the band during the show. theres no audience, just backup singers.... that is all. carry on.

[@jcw1569]

Yeah, she should listen to the studio version of iron maiden songs, especially this one to get the backing vocal. The Trooper is another Iron Maiden song that you need to hear the studio version of to get the background vocals.

[@dag1704]

It really feels like one giant family of 80 thousand people, enjoying the moment and singing together. Maiden concerts are just top notch, every time I was there, it was 100% worth it.

[@chuckstallman5]

I've been to tons of live shows and maiden still put on the best live performance I've seen!

[@farmersboy]

I feel privileged to have been their backing singer twice.

[@moottori_paa]

17 gigs in backup vocalist with them and everyone is somekind stressrelief comrad situtatuation. 40 years with maiden in my life!

[@Sethmacd0]

Bruce warms his voice up before a concert by running on a treadmill and singing at the same time. Hence why he can run around the stage while singing like he does. I was born on Maiden, a forever fan and we don't call him "The Human Air Raid Siren" for nothing lol.

[@TheFreeBass]

I would add the contributing factor that the entire band w/ members of the crew regularly play soccer in their down time. These ol' farts are probably the most physically fit band... ever?

[@ignasmixer]

Her facial expression is like a little kid's who's done what was not allowed and got away with it! :) I love it

[@joaoafonso7294]

She looks like a Disney Princess :)

[@sinlokemp]

Guilty pleasure look 😝

[@williamsherman1089]

She's definitely quirky lol!

[@sethseiden9604]

Yes, she is a band camp geek for sure with beautiful eyes!

[@RSOMarsh]

She is a beautiful soul in every way.

[@joe08867]

I feel like we are turning her to the dark side Bruce has some of the greatest energy on stage. The band as a whole is just so powerful. The key and tempo changes, the driving bass and drums and Bruce adding the cherry on the top. I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@C-Swede]

Metal is the outside of the asylum, not the dark side 😘

[@raymondpopple6390]

Nice!!! I’m stealing that lol. You will be given credit 🙂

[@paulriddle7818]

Floor Jansen started turning her 2 years ago then Dio finished the job.

[@jochem420]

im not a huge metal guy, but its amazing to me how some metal singers can sing live

[@paulriddle7818]

@@jochem420 Insane amounts of talent. Elizabeth has been showing the world alot of them for 2 years now. Like her first. Ghost Love Score by Nightwish.

[@BradWolfe113]

I always get shivers when the fans chant in the beginning. I was so fortunate to be able to do that at a live show.

[@seancunningham4462]

hopefully i’ll catch them for the first time this year. i may too get to join in lol

[@paolabarona822]

Same here, did it at the show in Sunrises FL 2019, looking forward to do it again in Tampa FL Oct 27 2022 🤘🔥

[@paolabarona822]

@@seancunningham4462 What show are you attending to?

[@seancunningham4462]

@@paolabarona822 i will be at download festival in june

[@agp11001]

"Fear of the Dark" live is pretty close to what religious people might call a spiritual experience. 18 shows and I will never, ever get tired of it.

[@gilhuberman261]

I suffer from clinical depression. these songs that you react to (iron maiden, opeth, pantera, black sabbath etc..) were always the better part of my life, much more than a soundtrack. they are the best therapy I met. but still sometimes the lows get lower and I need a little more help. The way that you express excitement and appreciation for the music and artists is one of the only things that helps me feel when I can't feel anything. so thank you for that. a lot.

[@troyskolrood8144]

yup

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Listen to your music dude, always listen to your music, it's the first thing we put down when we get low.

[@danoblenis3094]

me too. depression really hurts, doesn't it?

[@rebeccaness8367]

I use Deep Metal Meditation to help with depression, anxiety and insomnia! It’s been working for more than 20 years so far!

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

There are certain bands and albums that I will listen to when I am depressed because most of the time they always help me. In the summer of 2021 , my mother was in the hospital for over 40 days. I had so much anxiety and depression at the time , and the only band that helped relax me was Primal Fear. Their greatest hits double album Best Of The Fear worked big time.

[@MauricioDiMase]

Rock in Rio's version is the best of all. About the "horse positon" and his runnings, after 40 years now it's time for him to pay the price. He underwent thru a hip surgery recently to fix few body parts hahaha. But he is almost 100% back on shape for 2022

[@BrandonTahedl]

Agreed - Rock in Rio is definitely the best performance of this song.

[@Keex11]

That's my definitive version as well :-)

[@tomaszpudz259]

Rock in Rio (2001) has some of the best version of all songs, easily one of their best performances and the set list is just great.

[@henrihell]

Absolutely, but I understand the idea of going for a slightly newer version on this channel as she's already heard "young Bruce", so this was more similar to his sound now, while Rio is obviously not in the 80's, but he sounds younger than this version. If anything, maybe she should've picked a newer performance than Flight 666 rather than an older one.

[@MauricioDiMase]

@@henrihell agreed. As a Maiden fan, I'd like to watch reactions of Bruce singing at the Ullevi Concert in 2005. That performance..Oh My Lord!!!

[@scottlarmore5038]

It’s fun watching her realize just how complex and intricate metal actually is. I really appreciate these videos.

[@floreaciprian9742]

yea dude. its very gratifying and satisfying to watch somebody that had no contact with metal slowly discover, enjoy and appreciate the music we love for years. Not to mention that she basically explains us why we love the songs we do. It happened a lot of times for me with her reactions to Bruce and especially Dio, when I understood what they do, how they do it and the effect it has.

[@Paul.Reid123]

I've just started watching her videos. I'm the same, seeing someone appreciate metal on this level is awesome

[@catz2317]

Same! I appreciate her channel because she appreciates metal. 🤘

[@Tsudkyk]

Bruce is the best showman in music. He is constantly running around the stage, never misses a note, and has multiple outfit changes. Plus he flies the damn plane😂

[@ghostofdota]

Ed Force One :)

[@sicjes1]

He's like if the crocodile Hunter started a metal band instead of molesting crocodiles.

[@Bhisha96]

if you want a showman, you go for Rammstein's Till Lindemann, now thats a showman.

[@inaamina]

The best thing is when he rides around on his imagination horse 😂

[@murraycnc]

Weird Al is a worthy contender.

[@brandonpew8371]

As someone who's been there to see fear of the dark live nothing compares to being in the crowd singing along its a whole new world

[@patrickpendergast898]

Nice pun. I see what you did there.

[@dirt3387]

Or a brave new world? 😏

[@BabTheBabs]

It's absolutely not their best song but always a high point of their live shows. Keep getting shivers just by watching videos of it.

[@powskier]

His stance comes from his extensive fencing background. He was quite good and narrowly missed making the Olympic team. He was ranked 4th best in the UK. Bruce is what you call a polymath which is somebody who achieves a very high level in multiple disciplines. Bruce is also an accomplished pilot who holds a commercial airline license

[@martinwilliams3595]

I had the honour of meeting the great man many years ago, at a fencing competition. I really had to contain myself! Then I best him, lol. (NB He wasn't at his peak at this time but still darned good)

[@marcdemonye7327]

He flies Ed-Force 1, the bands own 747

[@chrissy1310]

and an excellent singer!!! new word polymath!

[@elwizschold]

There is a story of how he was the pilot on a flight from London to Copenhagen, when Iron Maiden was to play at Roskilde Festival - and most of the passengers were fans, so they went nuts when he did his whole "This is your Captain speaking..." speech before take-off

[@dHolbach77]

I'd be curious if he's into intellectual pursuits. I'd like to know what books/essays he's read. Especially any academic material.

[@obbekjaer]

"Bruce would be the ultimate cheerleader". That line is pure gold. I really, really hope you land an interview with him because he's just as lovely a person as he is an awesome singer and performer. And of course that you experience an Iron Maiden concert some day. The vibe is just fantastic and fans are like family :)

[@trailrunplanet]

I would totally watch an interview of you and Bruce. Now that he is in recovery from his hip surgery it might be your opportunity.

[@jasperdevries1726]

To be fair, Bruce had so many careers (singer, writer, fencer, pilot) that one more really wouldn't be surprising.

[@heavymetalbasement7002]

Every once in awhile, a song sounds better live than it does on the album. This is one of them.

[@Walamonga1313]

Nah. It sounds just as good for sure tho, which in itself is pretty rare

[@boscotheman82]

@@hendrikscheepers4144 Bruce sang differently on Fear of the Dark and No Prayer for the Dying then he did on previous albums so this is actually better than the recorded version

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

With Maiden EVERYTHING sounds better live. If only because playing together live creates a vibe and energy that you will never get in a studio, doing X amounts of takes until the energy and rush wears off, and lets not forget, because there is no audience energy to feed off.

[@maryannerazzano7692]

@@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 I agree

[@pguimaraes2000]

Fear of the Dark is an unbeatable masterpiece. All live versions are great, but the studio version from the album is something else. Up the Irons! 🤟🏻🇬🇧

[@sleevelessace]

i feel the live versions bump it up even more because the fans vocalize the guitar parts which adds so much to the magic of maiden

[@Chromodar]

I kinda prefer the Rock in Rio 2001 version - Bruce yelling "I CAN'T HEAR YOU" at the MASSIVE crowd all screaming along is hilarious.

[@joseoliveira5585]

I agree, and i was there.

[@joefairbairn1978]

Totally! The 2001 version is the best by far, sound, performance, everything ✌🏻

[@joefairbairn1978]

@@joseoliveira5585 legendary! I’m envious man 😉

[@gregg7233]

Rock. In. Rio.

[@gregg7233]

🤘

[@rushy67rr97]

It’s really quite astounding how guys like Bruce Dickinson, Halford, Tate, Dio etc are able to deliver vocals like this night after night year after year over some of the loudest played music on the planet without destroying their voices, very cool 🤘😎 Another suggestion for a great vocalist who’s been killing it at this level for over 50 years is Glenn Hughes, this guy is astonishing for his age and has a rap sheet of great songs longer than I could list here 👍🏻

[@brunoliberato837]

Oh yeah "Child in time" please!!!

[@bishopsteiner7134]

agreed... though I always feel a little cheated by Halford, only because I have never once heard (nor seen a video of) him doing the opening scream to Dissident Aggressor live. That minor quibble aside... all the guys you listed are/were absolute beasts. While obviously not as old, though I do feel Tim Owens deserves more respect than he gets, being as he does hit all the highest notes live (be it Priest, Iced Earth, etc).

[@bilcorp1]

they all have lessons in classical/opera vocals ang singing.

[@randominc.2251]

@@bishopsteiner7134 I agree ..Ripper doesn't get his due...

[@TimothyWelty]

You should add Matt Barlow to this list. He really set the bar for Iced Earth.

[@daniellanz5192]

When they went to Venzuela in 2009, Bruce jumped from the second level of the stage did a split mid air landed and continue to sing, it was amazing to see that and he was 51 at the time!

[@0Onyx13]

As a 35 year old, I hope to age as well as he does! Though maybe I should start working out to keep in shape, aside from just walking lol

[@sebastianandersson7708]

Saw him this summer (2022) ... oh he was full of energy allright, the 64yo was jumping and dancing all over

[@Edessa_G]

Great reaction, again. I grew up with Maiden. You alluded to wanting to interview Bruce. Well, you’ve interviewed Tatiana, so why not Bruce? I’m sure he’d be totally down for it. I hope you and your team are working on it. That would be truly amazing and wholeheartedly educational 👍

[@brittgardner2923]

Quick! Everybody Upvote this!

[@RiverLiver55]

I want her to interview him

[@1Selous]

I'm sorry to say I recall hearing when they first started in 1975

[@sebastianludwig9227]

why should he agree? really... think about.

[@GeorgePaulSnap6]

Me esperaba a la Tatiana mexicana 😢

[@notronsivart]

Bruce Dickinson has commented in interviews that he runs all over the stage and makes these huge movements because he performs to the ENTIRE crowd. He's playing to the back of the crowd. He wants the people in the back to be able to see his performance.

[@Garbox80]

And because he sees Iron Maiden more of an act than a concert. Theatre more than just music.

[@johnanderson7739]

His interview in Metal: A head bangers journey is great. He talks about when things are really right during the show, he can point, and the guy in the back row can feel that he's pointing hat him. the place seems to shrink.

[@notronsivart]

Yep I've seen that.

[@svanheesvelde]

He/they are amazing!!!! 🖤🤘🖤

[@181le6]

You beat me to it. I've seen that very interview. Yes, that's exactly what he said. You need to make yourself big, and not just stand in front of the mic.

[@SAITO2]

I've said it before, I'm saying it again and I'll probably say a lot of times to come, but your enthusiasm when your reviewing metal songs is just so enjoyable to watch. this song from the rock in rio show is what got me into maiden and it's always great to see the excitement you show during these.

[@brianjones6210]

Agreed. Elizabeth almost makes me love metal more, if that were possible! Bruce, Dio, Halford...if she discovers Robert Plant we will be watching this channel forever.

[@meht43-BringitBadger]

And this from a man who has subsequently recovered from throat cancer…legend is over used…Bruce however is a LEGEND

[@eddyblackwell2310]

Did see the video iron maiden released Thursday

[@mayoite160]

he didn't have cancer when this was recorded

[@meht43-BringitBadger]

@@mayoite160 no he didn’t, that was not my point, and your point is?

[@meht43-BringitBadger]

I’m not talking about this video, I’m talking about a man that is still doing what he does amazingly well given what he has been through with the cancer, and a man who has done so much for where I live.

[@mayoite160]

@@meht43-BringitBadger then maybe try not to use the word "this" out of context next time

[@Michael_RareZebra]

Iron Maiden is absolutely epic....I'm a kid from the 80's and so glad they're still with us on earth. Not many bands can reach across so many generations and still perform at their level. I want to see the day those headphones fly off and you start head-banging - hahaha.

[@ozymandias1759]

So do I!! Here is your like

[@brossjackson]

At the end of the documentary "Global Metal", we end up at the first ever Iron Maiden concert in India, and the band opens up with Fear of the Dark. The audience all sings along flawlessly, because Iron Maiden fans are Iron Maiden fans, the world over. And Bruce gets a big grin on his face, like he's just been introduced to long lost family members. I do hope you get a chance to chat over tea with Bruce - he's a sweet, thoughtful guy who really does love his audiences.

[@ippivonlarha9900]

Screem for me, Stoke o Trent!

[@SlimJ1980-Eire]

Great docu

[@ferox965]

The Sam Dunn docs are just awesome.

[@jessluxsozzy]

I tear up every time I watch flight 666. I love seeing how emotional people get seeing Maiden. It is like the reaction to the Beatles got.

[@citizenbrain8065]

In life I know two things for sure. 1:There is nothing like a live Maiden show 2:Don't feed the Mogwai after midnight. Great review as always.

[@almudenaponcedeleon]

that´s it. The danger is feeding them after midnight, not the water :D

[@zruC666]

Finally a gremlins reference!

[@Thorrison]

I do love how Bruce can be like, confidently off-pitch. The "imperfection" is expression, and that makes it more vibrant and interesting.

[@tracyo6133]

This song is the main reason I HAD to see Iron Maiden in concert! Just being part of this...the haunting feeling of everyone in the audience joining the guitar was magical!! SO amazing!! I was very nervous that they wouldn't play it because they were doing so many of their more obscure songs! I was rewarded, however!! My heart was full!!

[@DeathCapAmplification]

I love how she’s so innocent to metal and how she is genuinely excited and shocked that it can sound so good and it’s not all noise.

[@aaronsirkman8375]

I think she’s a good bit beyond “shocked that it can sound so good and it’s not all noise”.

[@SterlingVanlaere]

I'm not sure innocent is the right word here. She seems genuinely excited about the creativity of the bands, in a sort of artistic admiration.

[@blppt]

To be fair, Maiden is one of the more musical metal bands. I wouldn't expect her to start enjoying Nile after this, for example.

[@russellhamilton2877]

Hopefully you can contact Bruce or Iron Maiden's management to interview Bruce. That would be out of this world completely. Also, you and yer husband will have to see Maiden live soon. The atmosphere is second to none. It will bring you to tears. 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤

[@demisgamez4732]

I have to say that Fear of the Dark from Rock in Rio is by far the best performance on video. Crowd participation, Bruce’s vocals, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith solos and the drumming of Nicko. Just an outstanding performance.

[@mariobljajic2425]

The Clansman is also great.

[@Jake_B_Late]

I have schizophrenia and am practically unable to do much of anything without intense fear. This song explains my state of mind at most times. It’s an intense paranoia that doesn’t have to come from ‘the dark’ but as the song says, something as simple as the light starting to change.

[@enginproject]

I am a metal head since I was 14, now I am 40 years old. We "The Metalheads" were some weird kids in black with long hair.. It is very exiting to see that over the last 4-5 years I see "normal" people are enjoying the songs I love! I think the value of metal music has increased much more with youtube.

[@Ultra-Collector]

I’m still that way! Metal,guitars and really awesome hair is me! I’ll never change!

[@robertprady885]

what r u about? I'm 57, was a jock in high school, studied hard and into priest, maiden, and sabbath. also been playing guitar since 12 years old. music is music, no particular type of person defines it

[@greyblade23]

I've loved metal since most of these bands (Maiden, Priest, Sabbath, & Dio!) first played in the 80s. Seeing Elizabeth react to them now is just like bringing a new fan into the fold, and makes me feel like I'm hearing them for the first time. Rock On 🤘🤘

[@silentfog6924]

….. yeah because rock/metal music is IMMORTAL! Can you remember ANY pop song from lets say 1987/88? Welli cant to consider i listening different kind ofmusic to be honest. Well but somehow i remember from the scratch…… Moonchild, keeper of the seven keys, Here i go again etc etc. 50 year metalhead here…… since 1980. Will die headphones on listening probably from Maiden.

[@pennywagner4260]

I ve been a metal head since I was probably 11! Im nearing 60 now!!

[@Frosty4427]

You know your band is great when your audience sings along to the guitar and the solos.

[@Bitfire31337]

This song with the audience singing along gives me goosebumps EVERY . FUCKIN' . TIME !

[@mikaelandersson7256]

I know. I was seeing them 2005 in Sweden. The same feeling is still coming every time.

[@toocamcivic]

Truth…… especially like watching RiR…….

[@deisesulzbach9620]

I will never forget listening to this 12 years ago on my first Maiden concert!

[@CitizenGattoMatto]

so true !

[@moottori_paa]

that´is maiden gig allways same and so cool.

[@Boston_Pete]

You have no idea how fun it is to relive my youth seeing these bands again through your eyes and expertise, you bring these bands / singers to a whole different level of appreciation. Love this so much!!!

[@geanfreitas0611]

I saw a Bruce interview few years ago. The reporter ask about his movements, his theatricality and voice projection. He answered that he wants that the guy screaming and jumping in the last row of the hall, to have the same experience of the guy in the first row. Good analysis, as always ☺ Edit: one step closer for you to release a Heavy Metal album 😄

[@johanderyck6598]

“Bruce Dickinson would be the ultimate cheerleader,” is the perfecr quote for why I cannot get enoug of your channel!

[@oglschmitt]

Her analysis is one of a kind!

[@S00thsayer4]

5:29 when you paused immediately before the drop I admit I let out a scream internally lol

[@jasoncyr5139]

I know, I got excited then she paused it and I was like nooooooo. Lol

[@christiansmith7391]

It's made up for at 6:30 though

[@Valou_56]

" The legendary vocalist Bruce Dickinson " 👏👏👏

[@arakknbg]

"He just keeps on going." - Yeah, that's Bruce for you.

[@eldiablo1467]

He's not called "Air Raid Siren" for nothing.

[@doesyomamaknowtho1468]

Even now..grey hair, hip replacement...still running round belting out that screech 🥰

[@notajp]

More like the Energizer bunny……on steroids!

[@XAMS]

Regarding Bruce's endurance, in preparation before every tour, Bruce will put on roller skates and sing the entire concert setlist, all the songs, from beginning to end while roller skating in an empty parking lot to make sure he has enough endurance, build up his cardio and can last the whole concert. This is why he always has so much energy and is able to run around on stage and still deliver amazing vocals and not get tired.

[@migscccs]

That's damn impressive

[@infinitydreamzz]

"amazing vocals"... I'm a Maiden fan, and fan of this song, and I don't see how these particular vocals are "amazing".

[@XAMS]

@@infinitydreamzz ok

[@infinitydreamzz]

@@XAMS If I want to hear good Bruce Dickinson's live vocals I'll just listen to "live after death". Recorded live, and damn good to listen to. This is Bruce after 40 years of extensive touring, battling with throat cancer and age finally catching up with his voice. It is only natural that he is not going to be as good as he was in the 80s. That doesn't make him any less and I don't need to say "amazing" at this performance. He has had an amazing career, amazing performances and his music still sells like hot cakes. Maiden are true living monsters of Rock /metal legends.

[@XAMS]

@@infinitydreamzz Wtf are you talking about? You gave literally the worst example of Bruce vocals ever. Live After Death is notorious for having horrible Bruce vocals, his voice was damaged after a very long tour. Bruce from the early 2000s is among the best he ever sang.

[@VertigoPhase]

As a longtime Maiden fan who has been to many shows, I think we all want to make Bruce proud with our singing and participation.

[@sbziel]

Up The Irons spread the goats. Whygoatswhy. Myth or fact vain Bruce's fav band

[@patricklarson7564]

Its pretty remarkable how Iron Maiden is still able to put on a great show nowadays, and Bruce is still running 20 miles around the stage and still able to breathe lol. Just saw them in Sioux Falls earlier this month.

[@craigharris7808]

Telling you, being in the crowd singing along to the intro guitar part is so iconic and atmospheric and chilling and haunting. It’s one of the best experiences of their liveshows

[@rockarola55]

I get goosebumps every time that I hear the intro. Being a part of a 14.000 - 82.000 person crowd, all singing along, makes for an incredible experience...I have done it four times so far, and I would do it every weekend if I could :)

[@ryangossett8211]

I'm not sure if American audiences sing along to this song like other places in the world.

[@rockarola55]

@@ryangossett8211 Really? Why the hell not?

[@craigharris7808]

@@ryangossett8211 they’re just missing out on something really special then aren’t they

[@chrisgonzalez4414]

Not to mention each of these legends are in their mid to late 60's and still delivering at this level 🤯

[@chrisgonzalez4414]

@@Io-Io-Io I was being kind I've listened to them since I was 15 I'm 52 now

[@chrisgonzalez4414]

@@Io-Io-Io me neither I'm old

[@chrisgonzalez4414]

They still put on a show after all these years I still am impressed with the level of musicianship

[@SERGI1974]

Iron maiden was the first group I saw live in 1990. 31 years later and having seen them 30 times in concert, I still enjoy each time as that teenager at his first concert.

[@mbxyz89]

Maiden just brilliant musicians of the highest calibre. This singing and playing is second to none. This shows that preconceptions about ANY type of music is often blown away when people actually listen.

[@theatlantean16]

What I find most interesting about this channel is it is giving me a deeper appreciation for my metal. And that’s metal…🤘🏻

[@chrissy1310]

Well said buddy!

[@JR-vc3lq]

Love the almost childlike wonder of discovery, and the breakdown of the song by a ‘non’ Maiden fan is priceless. Plus she’s a little cutie🙂

[@robertlamont9712]

She should be a part of the army now. 👍... one day she will catch them. 🤙

[@th3voice]

Fear of the DUUUCK! Fear of the DUUUCK! I have a constant fear that something waddles there!

[@oglschmitt]

You jest, but ducks can be vicious bastards! Other duck related metal tunes include "Down With the Sickness", "The Feathered Ends of Sanity", "Hall of the Mallard King", and "Quack at the Moon."

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

AHAHAHA! Quack.

[@chrisbanks6659]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Yeah. Almost Kwakkah, kwakkah, eh? LOL

[@Mikau-gb8uo]

stolen

[@ThunderRiffs87]

I have Aflac-ia...that duck is always there...

[@Moltarslunch]

My favorite part is when she realizes that Bruce is telling the story, the drop occurs, and then you're in the story. UP THE IRONS!

[@taranscott155]

I first saw Iron Maiden at Long Beach when I was 16 - my late father got me a ticket for my birthday, and my mother didn't speak to him for a week :) I've seen them 12 times in total and they always blow the roof off. Yours is the only channel where I find myself smiling broadly, sharing in your delight as you are drawn into your review subject. Love your channel, and appreciate the sheer breadth of wide-ranging tastes that you cover :)

[@wheezerYT]

Happy Father's Day to your late father! Sounds like a terrific guy for getting you that ticket, and I'm hoping that meant he was a metal fan. Of course, if not, that means he was still a generous dad, so you won at life regardless. #UPTHEIRONS 🤘🤘

[@Thespian6969]

Scream for me, Long Beach! Scream for me, Long Beach!! (Live after Death)

[@dawolyan13]

@@Thespian6969 Dammit!! You beat me by an hour!!😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@bakerfieldchristophee9278]

This was the first Iron Maiden song that my metalhead classmate made me listen to in 1990.

[@wwrr98]

I love love LOVE you facial expressions. There is no hiding how you feel about different aspects of their writing and singing style. Welcome to the metal community!

[@just4guitar558]

It’s incredible to see a learned musician such as yourself becoming so enthusiastic about THE METAL! Birth of a metal head….. luv it!

[@marcondespaulo]

I was just thinking about it in other way: She's rewieved so many metal songs... As if any metalhead needed someone to tell them that METAL is the best.

[@omg_wtf]

Watching someone realise how awesome metal is never gets boring

[@eatadlibs]

I've been listening to Iron Maiden for 40 years and watching your reactions is extremely entertaining. I love how you are able to hear and immediately analyze it so accurately and articulately. Iron Maiden is a heavy symphony and going to their shows is an incredible event every time.

[@nightmusic8]

I really can't wait for the headphones to fly off..

[@oglschmitt]

Her throwing the horns for the first time in the "Heaven and Hell" reaction is my favorite TCV moment! Her spontaneously erupting into hair-tossing, headphone-launching headbanging may be the only thing capable of topping it for me.

[@nightmusic8]

@@oglschmitt I'm guessing the headphones already secretly have flow though the room. Probably in some video waiting to clear..

[@oglschmitt]

@@nightmusic8 One can only hope!

[@senaya]

"Bruce Dickinson the ultimate cheerleader" - this alone makes you a legend :D

[@ellielittlecutegorgongirl708]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 priceless words...and absolutely accurate 😜😝

[@romanos443]

HAhAhshahHjahahah 😂😂😂

[@mlotschek01]

Your reaction and immersion in Bruce's signing gave me goosebumps! I finally had a chance to see them live this past fall and it is such an intense and theatrical experience. They are soooo great live!

[@secularnevrosis]

I never seen Bruce sacrificing the preformance and energy over being super accurate on pitch. He knows he can do it perfect and the audience knows it too, both know they are there for the entertainment and not a studio session.

[@kevinspalding3072]

As a lifelong Iron Maiden fan, one of my dearest concert experiences was being in the middle of the crowd singing along with this song. THIS is why Iron Maiden is probably the greatest concert band of all time! And, I have to say, watching your reactions to this song are the icing on the cake! Your enthusiasm makes me smile! So fun!

[@gorseletimoloji]

We know every note of the song by heart, and it is a wonderful experience to sing all the notes together with all the stadium. Such a feeling of togetherness.

[@bignasty389]

God damnit I miss metal concerts. There’s just nothing like it. It’s so familial. A bunch of sweaty people drawn together by a love of the same feelings. Just this magical moment where you’re surrounded by fearless people who feel like they could run straight through a brick wall.

[@denman0621]

The look on her face at the first tempo change? Priceless. Makes me think she had the volume turned up to 11.

[@captainnibby]

My wife and I really love your excited reactions to songs we've heard 100s of times, lol. So honest, but we laugh a bit seeing how it hits you your first time hearing it (don't stop though- EVER). And as far as Bruce's endurance, he keeps himself in good shape- he plays soccer, he's a world class fencer, and he even flies Maiden's jet on tours. He's just amazing all around. OR he's some kind of demon... one of the two, lol.

[@johnnyj2d3]

I got tears in my eyes when you talked about Iron Maiden and us, their fans! That’s something that I really love about them! ❤️

[@ozymandias1759]

So do I!

[@jamesgreen5431]

On audience engagement years ago Bruce said Ian Gillan of Deep Purple told him you engage with one and the whole audience wonders if they will be next. Get one and you got them all. The whole band seems to have taken this approach as well.

[@azja6666]

Oh i don't know that and i am huge fan of Deep Purple, that's nice!

[@rasmuspetersen2480]

So is Bruce

[@sonja_blub]

I got constantly goosebumps listening to this song. This was one of my best live moments, when I was one of nearly 100.000 people in the audiance of wacken and everybody was singing around me. It was a really powerful fealing and even there was a lot of physical distance to the stage, it felt like Bruce was standing right next to me. Thank you for making this vdeo and bringing me back this memory!

[@Andre-gy2kq]

"Bruce Dickinson, The Ultimate Cheerleader" - Charismatic Voice, The. - 2021

[@rafael6956]

You’ve got to listen the version of Fear of The Dark from the 2001 Rock ‘n Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro. They’ve actually released a DVD of that concert. It is amazing and the crowd is extremely loud too… and by the way, Bruce not only runs all over the stage, but also jumps more than one time…

[@anthonypinnington1547]

The crowd was loud cos there was 250k people there lol I love maiden 40 years of listening to them 🤘🤘

[@zarkocvrtila5858]

THE BEST VERSION LIVE EVER ROCK IN RIO WITH THAT ALL PEOPLES INTRO GIVES YOU THE GOOSBUMPS ALL OVER 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrJuanBuzz]

The best version in my opinion

[@zarkocvrtila5858]

Any One got the Link?

[@neilvon9510]

The Rock in Rio version has over 200,000 fans singing along to the melodies of the guitars and it's god damn chilling to hear. Beautiful, and a lovely display of how intense and in tune their fan base is

[@Estolcles]

God... that sea of Brazilians singing along in the RiR version... "chilling" barely cuts it.

[@arthurwulfrun]

Yup. And the audio version is so god damned good. Goosebumps every time!

[@xombiefetus6291]

I've seen them twice and one of the best things about them is you can tell that they are having fun and absolutely just love what they are doing

You have an infectious enthusiasm for singers and it shows. I have been watching your videos with a constant smile on my face. It doesn't hurt that you often use the songs from my formative years to illustarte your points and views. Thank you and keep it up!

[@etiennetremblay2026]

Bruce dickinson once said that he go rollerblades and sing the entire setlist to prepare his stamina for the shows (so rollerblade for 2,5h-3h at the times )

[@wanderer3444]

Your enthusiasm is infectious! It's like watching an Iron Maiden fan being born! It reminds me of how I felt when I first heard them almost 40 years ago...crazy!

[@jozsefkati9342]

It's impossible not to love this lady.

[@Flagg795]

30 shows in for me & when the Doctor Doctor tape starts up I am like a little kid on Xmas morning. Every. Single. Time. 🤘

[@oglschmitt]

Same here, sir.,Same here.

[@IwieIch123]

agreed! Feel like crying when i hear that

[@obbekjaer]

@@IwieIch123 Crying is when they play Always look on the bright side of life. It's like an instant withdrawal and you're just like.. "It's.. over?".

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

I think that's the advantage of using the same intro for like forever. Same with Metallica and the Ecstasy of Gold. Like Pavlov's dog it conditions you with anticipation that shit's gonna hit the fan and its gonna hit the fan soon.

[@juhak]

Amorphis with Anneke - Amongst Stars --- The contrast between the vocals is amazing

[@lordofkiwi5144]

i like this song a lot. Good choice.

[@Anthony-xn5ru]

I second (Third?) this as well..

[@MartinFransson]

Yes, please! 🙂

[@Norsemann]

Love Amorphis

[@ThePrivateer1]

Bruce is one of the best vocalists on earth! Rock on Bruce! I hope Maiden will still play for a long time! 🤘🏻

[@nunuland]

Brilliant! Inside every opera singer there’s a secret Maiden fan waiting to come out 😂😂

[@floydwatson3290]

She is doing an analysis on probably the best Metal singer period. Bruce's voice is flawless.

[@omararce1428]

She also did rob halford bro :D

[@MarkTisland68]

I would offer an argument for Geoff Tate and Ronnie James Dio and Rob Halford, Blackie Lawless, and until very recently; Paul Stanley (if you want to throw him into that genre.) But ... yes! Bruce among the very best!

[@MattTee1975]

Spontaneously singing along at Maiden shows is exhilarating. Maiden fans are a special group - the relationship with Maiden is similar to Deadheads (imo). Next time they go on tour, I highly recommend you go.

[@rasmuspetersen2480]

We are more cult-like than the deadheads;)

[@mathewcaldwell2945]

Yeah back in the late 80s and early 90's I was able to follow maiden up and down the west coast. Four nights in a row in long Beach, two nights in Irvine meadows, San Bernardino, up to Portland and they used to tour socal twice each tour. I think I saw at least 80 shows, would love to see them in Hammersmith. That would be the ultimate. Up the irons

[@jongolsteyn7031]

Great to see you discover the greatness of Maiden. I have known this since 1982 and they quickly became my favorite band for over 35 years. I have seen them 26 times. Seeing them live is an amazing experience, and I will carry that with me the rest of my life.

[@kennethfarley8347]

Iron Maiden; Another of one of my all time favorite live bands!

[@TheArchangel911]

“Yay, it continues” 😂🥲

[@111safwat]

Thats the moment you know she is a fan

[@barryeasler5863]

Hey I watch your videos

[@briancollis1809]

one of the greatest moments in this great video

[@CristianoGazzi]

25:30 :-)

[@butter5144]

😅

[@asepbobby]

Bruce's stamina is legendary. His band mates cant keep up with him. As you might know he is also the pilot of their aeroplane. They ( the band) have said they wish they could bottle his energy.

[@Magnumaniac]

That also comes from being, at one time, an elite level sportsman - fencing requires an immense level of sustained power output, and his strength and conditioning training from that would help his future career. No doubt he kept the training regime going.

[@flip7081]

I just can't imagine not growing up with the bands you're reacting to. Like, I literally would not have survived my youth were it not for Maiden, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, et al. So I really appreciate this far down the line that you're able to dig on all of these bands on multiple levels: technically, artistically, etc. I get the sense that you can truly understand just how much this genre meant, and continues to mean to so many people around the world. Cheers from Florida, and Up the Irons! 🤘

[@larryyazzie4732]

We did it!! She's a metalhead!! She's ours now!!

[@Contedrumsman]

Fear of the Dark is like Holy Diver, most famous song but not the best. If you want appreciate Bruce not only in vocals but in composition, Revelations (was the first song written for Iron Maiden), it is a masterpiece and of course have a fantastic performance by Bruce.

[@oglschmitt]

Revelations is one of my favorite Maiden songs and has one of Bruce's most emotionally charged vocals. I also think "Powerslave" is a great vocal performance. Very theatrical and menacing.

[@Walamonga1313]

To Tame A Land is hugely underrated too

[@sugarbear1976x]

Run to the hills is a more popular song then this.

[@oglschmitt]

@@Walamonga1313 greed. One of Maiden's lesser-known epics.

[@oglschmitt]

@@sugarbear1976x Run to the Hills is a recognized metal classic. It's kind of Maiden's "Freebird". Fear of the Dark is a live favorite, but not as revered as Run to the Hills.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

She looked like a kid on Christmas morning that just got the toy they wanted when they started playing again.

[@jotun725]

It's hard to find live footage, but Bruce Dickinson's vocal work on his solo material is just sublime. Anything from Accident of Birth, or The Chemical Wedding, would be mind blowing.