Iron Maiden, Hallowed Be Thy Name - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

[@LeeKennison]

Great reaction and analysis! Vlad's background info highlighted how important Iron Maiden was as hard rock transitioned into metal. Loved that you now recognizes many of the bands that both influenced them and those who they influenced (making progress on your journey 😀). For me this song sounds closer to heavy hard rock, rather than the type of metal in bands like Metallica who were soon to follow. It's metal here just a different earlier style of metal closer to hard rock, which they have continued to develop over many years since. I have noticed that you tend to like a lot of hard rock songs (Child in Time, Kashmir, etc.) more than much of the later metal you've heard. So this song may still have enough of the hard rock elements that you like, along with the tone and expressive quality of Bruce Dickinson's vocals which you enjoyed. This is also a well told story. I was hoping you did a full lyric read through and breakdown at the end, since as you noticed, the lyrics are deeper than the basic story. You still had great commentary on the basic story level lyrics, just was hoping you went deeper since you are really good at that (even if you had to pause and think about them). In addition to being a talented songwriter, Steve Harris is well known among many bass players and teachers, most notably for his gallop rhythm (a fast tempo eighth note followed by two sixteenth notes, particularly over multiple bars). Although his gallop is not prominent in this song, and is certainly not the only reason he is considered a great metal bass player.

[@logantawhiti55]

The beauty of this song for me is the guitaring 🎸 because you can visualize what's going on as the solo and drum's speed up as you would be thinking as a million things go rushing through your head. The beauty of this song is you are Left wondering why is he about to get hung, which you never find out.which is quite clever. It just leaves it open for the listener to figure out. ❤👍🎸

[@rollinronin8125]

I entered into comments to chime in on Steve Harris's gallop style of bass playing. You said it better.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

That's ridiculous... iron maiden's maiden's first album was 1980... Heavy metal began in 1970... The New wave of British heavy metal started in 1979... Vlad sort it out, mate😂

[@LUISSYPER]

Amen, brother

[@noggintube]

I agree about it being more 'hard rock', but I guess it's also because metal has developed into so many sub genres, some of which make this now sound quite tame. Still one of my favourite albums though.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

As a fellow Classical musician, I played classical violin for 49 years until arthritis stopped me, I think that Heavy Metal is far more accessible to Classically trained musicians than many other genres because it is so heavily influenced by Classical music itself. When I sadly had to stop playing violin due to arthritis in my left hand, I took up the electric bass guitar and found myself playing far more hard rock and metal than any other genre simply because I understand it due to my classical training. It makes sense.

[@chopperdeath]

Fantastic!

[@deathbygrinning]

Exactly. Look at Yngwie Malmsteen - heavily influenced by Bach, Vivaldi, and Paganini. Randy Rhoads was a fan of Pachelbel.

[@krymz1]

plus it's super badass! naturally makes you nod your head!

[@Pops-km8xt]

Took up bass years ago. Self taught. Read about music theory and stuff. Realized the same when I tried playing In the Hall of the Mountain King. It was an epiphany.

[@Sixril]

What an analysis and experience !!! Thank you !

[@NoFunNoHope]

Iron Maiden are one of the few bands where i'd recommend reacting to their live performances so you can watch them at work. If you're impressed by Bruce's vocals on recording you'll be blown away by the control he manages while running around on stage.

[@NoFunNoHope]

Maiden uses E minor for a majority of their songs, which is a very accessible scale on standard guitar turnings. Little cheat for trying to play them by ear.

[@paulozavala3232]

@@NoFunNoHopeThem, Metallica, Pink Floyd and some few other ! Best live!

[@jovana_r]

And Rammstein. Best live band in the world. 😉

[@jvillain1]

Putting Iron Maiden in a studio is like putting a bird in a cage. They are meant to be free. To really understand what Iron Maiden is about I would recommend this version of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/onW8dICffZeCfas . Thank you for taking the time to do the analysis. I have been listening to this song since it was first released and it is always a treat when some one points out some thing I hadn't picked up on. Never thought I would hear it on a harp, but it actually sounds really interesting on the harp. Cheers.

[@reliantncc1864]

I almost never prefer live versions (except Styx). I've seen Iron Maiden live and it's quite fantastic, but I still say stick with the studio version, especially for this song where Bruce Dickinson does such a bang-up job in the "running low" bit. I'll be seeing them live again later this year, by the way. Amazing they're still so good after all this time.

[@markferrett700]

I used to hang around with the guys in Iron Maiden. We drank and misbehaved in our local pub The Ruskin Arms in East London. I must have seen them play there at least 30 times before they made the "big" time. I even played football ⚽️ with Stevie Harris for a local amateur team (Melbourne FC) and he was as good at that as he is on the bass!!! I first met Bruce when he was singing with the band Sansom....it was obvious back then that he would eventually join Iron Maiden.....the best thing about Iron Maiden is that they have stayed true rockers and are STILL the most decent humble guys you could meet. Up the Irons ⚒️ ⚒️⚒️

[@szeleddie]

Lucky man!!! I am just wondering what kind of feeling could be hanging out with GODS!?!?! I only can just imagining that!!!

[@markferrett700]

@szeleddie we were young and life was good back then.......London and the UK was really rocking .......Stevie still keeps in touch.....we all supported the same football team....West Ham Utd........Great guys.......Great band🎸

[@szeleddie]

@@markferrett700 Thank you for answering!!! You are lucky man!!!

[@BayushiTawa]

Gotta love those hammers... ;-)

[@markferrett700]

@BayushiTawa They wasn't too good against Arsenal at the weekend 😕

[@Tommy-he7dx]

"It fits really well under the fingers" That's possibly the best description of what is a "Riff" that I've heard :)

[@maksphoto78]

I wonder if she can do the guitar solos on harp. Impossibru!

[@IkeVMAX4]

well ,Steve Harris plays his bass by his fingers without an pick.

[@brunorosa306]

Iron Maiden - The rime of the ancient mariner. All IM catalogue is great ... enjoy the ride. Up the Irons

[@hedgehog1965uk]

Yes, 13 minutes of awesomeness.

[@colindebourg9012]

Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner next please, it's a musical version of Samuel Taylor Coleridges epic poem.

[@bothellkenmore]

I got a Jeopardy question right as a teen watching the show in my living room in the 80's because of that song. Who knew you could learn English Lit from heavy metal.

[@fastasaswhale]

And Alexander the Great.

[@marcduhamel-guitar1985]

I second this suggestion. One of my all time favorite pieces of music regardless of genre.

[@chrisdaccardi8821]

Yes!!

[@datmanknow1454]

Agreed !

[@johnsullivan3060]

She liked it! She said she liked it! 🤗

[@GodlessScummer]

YES. Amy is finally checking out Iron Maiden.

[@rafamorsal]

Never thought I'll see you reacting to Maiden. Maiden has been my favorite band since I was 12 y.o. (I'm 53 now). Thanks!

[@RSimoes10]

Hallowed Be Thy Name is a masterpiece. I first heard it over 40 years ago, and after all these years it still feels amazingly fresh. The musicianship is incredible, and the words have an impressive level of humanity, thoughtfulness, and sorrow. Every time someone discovers this song and is mind blown by it, it makes my day.

[@artzo118]

@15:56 I'd like to hear a full harp version of this now that you played it, crazy how it sounds so peaceful in contrast to Maiden. Great analysis btw!

[@007chinochef]

Bruce Dickinson, the singer, is a profesional esgrimist, history teacher and pilot in grade of captain of international airways. Great reaction!!! thanks. Greettings from Argentina. Sorry for my English

[@massexy]

A professional fencer

[@fatfreddyfatfreddy6240]

Et un collectionneur de tanks 😊

[@gregcarroll4053]

My goodness, I have so much respect for musicians, you listened to 4 min. Of that song and said I think this is what the boys were doing...on a HARP.. You are a true musician, and you get the hard rock feel, welcome to the Family, and thank you Maam.

[@GeoffGummer]

Ironmaiden, where the long haired youth from the 70's till today learn the classics of literature, and riffs, and quite frankly that to be an intelligent learned person is a think we should all strive for. Harris is a bass and a lyrical legend, and Bruce Dickenson is one of the smartest and wisest people you'll ever meet.

[@pillsareyummy]

Harris and Peart, both great musicians and lyricists.

[@derricklarsen2919]

Iron Maiden is secretly in league with a cabal of history and literature teachers .

[@dottore3870]

Eddie is grinning with approval and gratitude.

[@robertocortez2124]

I want to suggest you another great song by Iron Maiden: "The rhyme of the ancient mariner" You will enjoy it!

[@mrtveye6682]

I second that. Was about to write the same recommendation.

[@musicnutzunite]

And then do "Empire Of The Clouds" from 2015. Thank me later Ms. Amy. Then check out the literally DOZENS of amazing, epic metal tunes. I'm 56 and FINALLY got to see them twice-in 2017 and 2019. Best. Concerts. Ever. And I've got a ticket to see them this November 18th in Forth Worth! They are all in their 60s and the drummer is over SEVENTY and they put on the most amazing live shows I've ever seen. I saw my first concert in 1984 BTW. You MUST take a deep dive in to the Maiden oeuvre. Up the Irons Amy! Enjoy the ride. 🤘

[@davidellinsworth3299]

I concur

[@neilhedges41]

The live version of Rime of the Ancient Mariner, in my opinion, embodies everything that Maiden are. Superb storytelling, great visuals, atmospheric, nuanced, first class song writing, operatic, galloping drums and bass and crystal clear vocals.

[@noggintube]

@@musicnutzunite I think Empire of the Clouds would be the better track as much more going on musically than ancient mariner. Mariners a good place to start though, and then Empire of the clouds which I think will be a really interesting reaction to, with the building of the track and S.O.S 'stabs' etc.

[@metalrules1135]

This song never fails. People unfamiliar with Iron Maiden, or Metal in general, hear it and go, "I wasn't expecting THIS!"

[@altair8598]

I wasn't expecting this!

[@amandab4978]

One of my fav metal songs; I love seeing the amazement from other reactors. I've only seen one reaction where the hosts were not impressed... Takes all sorts, I suppose. *Sigh* 😉 Just for a show of how the band developed, and wasn't afraid of not being 'mainstream', I concur with those asking for Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner...live version, please 😊

[@metalrules1135]

Not even just reactors> I'm talking about people in my life who I either played it for or it was just on when they were hanging out with me. Even if they didn't become Metal converts, they had their eyes opened that Metal wasn't whatever their conception of it was beforehand.@@amandab4978

[@6li8storm40]

@@amandab4978If it’s the channel I’m thinking of, even they said they respected their legacy and the talent was obvious.

[@thejusticeization]

@@6li8storm40 who? their expected the legacy?

[@chad9017]

Always had a need deep down to hear Iron Maiden on the harp lol. Sounded great❤

[@slhanks4]

I call Iron Maiden the thinking man's metal band. Their lyrics are taken from history, literature and philosophy. It's almost educational.

[@mediumdoubledouble9012]

They also stuck with that theme and remained historically accurate while covering Alexander the Great battle of balaclava and the charge of the light brigade, WW1 and WW2. 100% educational I agree!

[@Mister_Samsonite]

I usually have trouble with a 30min + dissertation on a song less than 10min, but seeing Amy's appreciation of the composition as a whole made this time well spent. Fantastic reaction Amy!

[@tf2fanboy]

YES!!! This is so exciting for me, one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. Thank you so much for doing this!

[@declanmckenna9389]

You are such an amazing person. I just love the way you analyse heavy metal and rock from the point of view of a classically trained musician. Such a fresh approach to music I have listened to for 40yrs. You make it exciting again for me. Thank you.

[@alonsolzd69]

My favorite heavy metal song ever. Thanks for doing this, Amy and Vlad! Amazing insights as always.

[@1danwynn]

Iron Maiden is definitely a metal band for classical musicians! This song is designed to work live with audience interaction. If you watch a live performance of it, you'll see why it is structured the way it is. I'm so glad Amy enjoyed the studio version though! 😃

[@chrisoleary1909]

What I hear in this song is 3 simultaneous journeys - The physical journey from the cell to the gallows presented in the inexorable forward motion you hear in the rythm section from the drums and the bass -- the wild swinging of the mental journey back and forth from one extreme to another in the swinging pendulum like melody in the guitars, and the Spiritual journey our unnamed convict travels - from nervous anticipation to absolute terror to anger to acceptance and finally to a place of such serenity in the knowledge that he's going "beyond to seek the truth" that as he mounts the gallows, he's joyfully singing The Lord's Prayer at the top of his lungs - "YEAAHHHH! Hallowed be thy Name!" It really is such a great song, easily in the conversation for "Greatest Metal Song Ever Written."

[@kraftwerk974]

I can still remember buying the vinyl in 1983. Such a great LP 🤘🤘

[@frankylaseure2641]

Bruce being one of the favourite singers of Elizabeth Zharoff from the Charismatic Voice, seems you like him too.

[@bretttodd6470]

He holds those notes live in the early days. Check out the same song live in 82. It's amazingly accurate. You don't have to react to it if you don't want to but it's a treat.

[@markwalker2627]

Yep Hammersmith odeon 1982...its better than the studio version you just reacted to.An absolute MUST listen and maybe worthy of another reaction vid

[@ironmaiden1236541]

It's insane how good Bruce is at that show

[@DeltaO7Sev]

This is the first video I watched of yours. Iron Maiden (one of my top 5 favorite bands) and classically trained musician caught my eyes, but the depths of analysis and articulaticulation of your thoughts captivated my attention the whole way through the video. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to watching and listening to more of your videos!

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Watching this was kind of like seeing Amy give my favourite childhood teddy bear a big hug :)

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

Oh and wow, thank you for pointing out the similarities to The Moldau. I had never heard that before so I went to look it up after you mentioning it and you are spot on about the similarities

[@daniellstn]

My favorite band of all time!! ❤

[@kardeef33317]

They always have harmonized guitars. And a solo for each guitarist when written. Sometimes the solos played apart, after each other or the same time. The bassist is the leader of thebband and primary writter. Most there songs are about history or literature.

[@psychonaut689]

I think they do a call and response type thing; at least it sounds like this to my ears.

[@Bigmouthstrikes82]

I wish that everyone would take some time to listen to your videos. You explain musical storytelling so well, here you can really see the person in the story sitting in his cell, but in his mind - running up and down the stairs, looking for a way out. Thank you for your service!!

[@charliewilliams3860]

I still get chills listening to the start of this song, every single time. It's such an amazingly evocative bit of scene setting in music.

[@john9508]

Love this song. Bruce is a magnificent storyteller and the guys are still so tight on stage after all these years. I have been fortunate to speak to Steve and Janick and they are so down to earth. On the solo's they split the majority of the solo's between the three amigos, Dave, Adrian and Janick, occasionally 1, Wasted Years for example, then sometimes 2 sometimes 3. All 3 are terrific musicians. I would recommend looking at live performance of Dance Of Death (En Vivo!)

[@0okamino]

Quite a fortuitous combination with Steve being a magnificent story writer, and Bruce being a magnificent storyteller.

[@reliantncc1864]

I saw Bruce Dickinson's speaking tour recently (well, must be two years ago now), and you're absolutely right. He told us stories from his career and it was marvelous entertainment. I didn't expect him to be so good at humor.

[@stuffyouotterlistento1461]

Excellent! I'm glad you liked it. I've seen this song surprise people with it's accessibility: "This is Iron Maiden?!" I was worried you were going to react to the live version, which seems to be a popular thing to do. I know some really like his performance, but I think Dickinson sounds much better in the studio. I was trying to figure out which Iron Maiden songs might be good for you in particular, for a followup reaction, and I think "Alexander the Great" might be a good one to do.

[@phred23]

If I had to recommend a live performance of this, I'd honestly point to the 1982 Hammersmith concert. The song is still fresh in the band's repertoire, and Bruce is in his athletic prime on stage. The only difference between Hammersmith and the album is that the band feels slightly more familiar and comfortable with the song. There's a slight stiffness on the album that's smoothed out on stage.

[@sabkobds]

If you go back and listen carefully, you could hear Steve Haris' unique "hammering" base style. This is also Iron Maiden signature threats. What Vlad forgot to mention: This album (The Number of The Beast) was first album with Bruce Dickinson as lead singer (THE SINGER of Iron Maiden) and last with Clive Burr at drums.

[@heraildo]

Thanks for doing this. This is my favorite song from my favorite band. I love your reactions. Keep going. There are plenty of Iron Maiden songs that worth a reaction, like Fear of the Dark, Dance of Death, When the Wild Wind Blows, Empire of the Clouds, For the Greater Good of God.

[@2410-s9l]

The older songs are better.

[@matje6978]

@@2410-s9l I would say that is a matter of taste. The above mentioned songs are my favourites too. But I have periods when I just can't stop listening to Maidens early years. I love how we can enjoy over 40 years of musical evolution from one band. I wish we could have at least 40 more. Up the irons!

[@lopa-u9f]

Ghost of the Navigator Number of the Beast Children of the Damned

[@the-dave-house-project]

And now I want to hear a full version of this using the harp, accompanied by more strings. Might still need Bruce, but that'd be beautiful.

[@gdiaz8827]

Was thinking that too

[@davidmastro5406]

Thanks so much for this reaction, Amy! Iron Maiden has been such an important band for me, since high school (I'm now 55). Maiden is one of the most literate of metal bands, both musically and lyrically. They are driven by that busy rhythm section, and the guitar solos are like songs within a song. Keep up the great work!

[@davidward2651]

It's amazing how well Bruce makes Steve's lyrics work. I've heard him complain (mostly jokingly) how Steve doesn't write his lyrics with any thought on how easy they would be to actually sing, and Bruce just has to power through them.

[@kelvinmorrison5097]

hello Rock i love Iron Maiden i saw your video review. What surprise me what the length 36:13 it was great reaction , maybe even "beautiful" coming from a metal guy. at the min 17:34 you talk about this (Smetana: Vltava (The Moldau) i never heard them, dont know them, but my curiosity made me want to hear it, and i did a i love it. i don't know what is wrong with me but i did. thank you for that.

[@WdyWP]

I believe I would be accurate to say that every single Iron Maiden fan would thoroughly enjoy this video. I am a big fan of this band and have seen them a few times. I know I really enjoyed how you have taken this tune in and been moved in such a way.

[@leticiaerazo7597]

Amazing video, never in my dreams I would have imagined Hallowed by Thy Name on harp!!! You just gained a new subscriber!!

[@robertpetre9378]

Up the irons 🤘

[@danielthomas8507]

fan since 1980 im 60 now and bought this record brand new ....glad you like our kind of stuff....rock on

[@keanumunteanu]

I think this is the best reaction I’ve ever seen . Great to see maiden reaction here. Empire of the clouds I think should be next

[@fathertedcrilley3988]

Noooo the new stuff is pants. Seventh son please :)

[@keanumunteanu]

@@fathertedcrilley3988I like their new stuff. I listen a lot to dance of death, final frontier , brave new world and senjutsu. Book of souls is a little weaker but also good.

[@brianferris8668]

Bruce's masterpiece.

[@stefanstock953]

@@fathertedcrilley3988 I haven't heard the term ́pants ́ for a long time. Do you kids still say that? So if you mean by that in the sense of ".. very bad in quality or just not good", then I would suggest that you have your ears blown through at the ear doctor.

[@fathertedcrilley3988]

@@stefanstock953 Your reply is pants

[@STAND-ALONE]

That's why I love heavy metal and classical music. I love both of them equally

[@EuphoriaDeep]

First off, thank you so much for doing this song! Loved the way you broke it down. I went through puberty with Iron Maiden, and most of High School and College. I think when you are younger, music makes a deeper impression on you. Whatever the cause, they are still one of my favorite bands of all time. I always thought, you might be able to find a better guitarist in one band, or a better drummer in another, but NO other metal band had as good a combination of all members than Maiden did. Steve Harris, the bass player, was quite a composer, too, and you can hear classical influences in most of their songs. Thank you again, I really enjoyed that, and it brought back some great memories.

[@timphillips9564]

Thanks!

[@fathertedcrilley3988]

Been waiting for you to do Maiden ever since you started this channel, will watch this as soon as I get home

[@PeterDouglas-wd5fx]

Watching them live (their gig ending performance in Toronto for instance) is well worth it and you can appreciate their musicianship and interaction with the audience. There's a reason they have such a following and longevity. Epic performers!

[@squ34ky]

If you like chimes and bells, Pink Floyd's "High Hopes" has one going throughout the song.

[@squ34ky]

@@sillysausage4549 well, allow me to Biden that "All I Want For Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey.

[@reliantncc1864]

You mention that from PInk Floyd and don't mention Time?

[@squ34ky]

@@reliantncc1864 oh golly! I don't know how I missed that one...

[@doug071173]

THE VERY BEST REACTION TO THIS SONG ON KZbin!!! I have watched over 20 reactions to "Hallowed be Thy Name" and this is by far the best one. The way the music tells the story along with the lyrics is amazing and Amy is the first one to pick up on all the subtleties through the song. I just love her reactions and analysis to the songs she does. Keep It up. and UP THE IRONS!!!

[@kardeef33317]

The bell chimes the exact amount of times the British did as it tolled before they hung you.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

For reals? I did not know this, thanks!

[@notthistimenet]

Really? How many is it?

[@kardeef33317]

@notthistimenet I forget how many times. I do remember them talking bout that in some interview. Been my favorite band since 82 when I was 13.

[@SeeJayPlayGames]

I counted 20. Ultimate Guitar agrees with this.@@notthistimenet

[@notthistimenet]

@@SeeJayPlayGames Wow! Higher than I thought.

[@petahpunk]

I love her brilliance as she teaches me about songs I've heard a million times.

[@zebageba]

Dave Murray and Adrian Smith......legends.

[@magicmike7198]

Your gentleness, your enthusiasm, your passion and your curiosity (not forgetting your contagious charisma) make me say that you should be the music teacher of many people. You are special.

[@ade4864]

So glad you’ve finally arrived at Iron Maiden (my favourite band) great insight as ever. Can’t wait for the next one. Would love to see you react to/analyse the Flight 666 version of Rime of the ancient mariner or the live version of Pachendale.

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

That was truly fascinating ! You breathed more light to a song, I´ve been listening to over 40 years and which may be one of the songs I´ve listened more than anything. Glad you enjoyed it and I´m 110% sure, that if you do more Maiden someday, you should do and will love Rime Of The Ancient Mariner, now there is a story ! I think it is a masterpiece which turns Samuel Taylor Coleridge´s poem wonderfully to music, a prime example of a song where Bruce tells the story by singing each word like it poet.

[@RodrigoRiveraConcha]

Well, when you listen Maiden a lot, like me, you CAN distinguish the solo styles between Dave Murray, with his legato style, Adrian Smith, with his bluesy style, and then, when Janick Gers was added to became a trio of axes, his random style

[@mrtveye6682]

That's true. Though to be fair, the differences in HBTN are pretty small, esp. in the studio version, and are a lot more prominent in other songs. Except for that little bluesy vibe Adrian sneaks in right at the beginning of his part of the solo, they keep it quite similar stylistically here.

[@0okamino]

Thank you for typing that out, so I didn’t have to. I like that she did take note of it in the sheet music. Of course, it wouldn’t be as apparent since she’s just being introduced to the band. The more you listen to them, the more you really _hear_ them.

[@tucoroto]

When I heard this song for the first time some 10-12 years ago, what stroke me was the "mental picture" it created. From the opening verse, I saw everything and got transported to the story. I love when that happens. Both lyrics and music tell a clear tale across the song.

[@tylersmith9418]

Great analysis again. I really really really want her to listen to Stargazer from Rainbow. She'd love the story and the non-Western inspired guitar solo.

[@ozzy2475]

I really enjoyed that, Thank-you, I am 57 yrs. old, have listened to this band since '80, they have been a major part of my soundtrack of life experience, you're interpretation is very much similar to how I have always felt. Thank-you again for your musical breakdown, it gave me even more to listen to after all these years.😁

[@leftundersun]

Check out Iron Maiden's "Phantom of the Opera" too, it's very unique

[@cannedpotatoes3371]

this is my first time watching one of your reactions and you are by far the best one ive watched of this genre! i love the way how you explain what your hearing in a way that opens up imagination even more which makes it much more enjoyable too

[@Albert-jr4fu]

I'm hooked on this lady

[@emmetmcgarrity6352]

Very nice analysis ' I love the little harp excerpts you do, I would like to have a full version of your excellent playing of these heavy songs 🎵

[@michaelkruska6097]

Empire of the Clouds. You will love it

[@slaydesaid8741]

Yeah, was thinking that too.

[@jay-remedy-plz]

Remembering this LP when it was released and the Iron Maiden t shirt that I wore to my HS graduation under the gown. Live in concert soon afterwards 🎉

[@GabeAlbuquerque]

Bruce has a background in Opera and Classic music, maybe it's the reason that you liked his voice. He uses a lot of classical resources in the way that he sings.

[@KP-viking88]

Bruce doesn't have any background or training in opera or classical music.

[@MsBenlane]

he has said he had no music lessons and influences were such as deep purple. he later read books on singing. but he says in his book and interviews no opera. he has said he likes to tell stories

[@mattg.7832]

Recently read his autobiography. No mention of opera/classical music at all.

[@davidterhune8277]

You took the song seriously and had some wise words to say about not only the song itself but the subject matter too. Nicely done. Hats off!

[@squ34ky]

Vocalist Bruce Dickinson is also a licensed commercial pilot and used to fly for Astraeus airlines.

[@0okamino]

And be careful about tossing a glove at him. The man knows his way around a rapier. Your plans might just be… foiled. 😉

[@bphat68]

And he flies the band's plane on tour, and owns the world's largest private collection of tanks. Like actual military armored tanks!

[@stefanstock953]

greetings and love from Germany again. I´m a MaidenManiac since 1985 and i just watched your react video here for the third or fourth time. You´re such an amazing person and an awesome musician. Outstanding and so beautyful as you started to play that beginnig part on your Harp. And then i notice your comparson to the classic composion "The Moldau" for the first time. Dont know why i didnt catched it before. I heard The Moldau before, but couldn´t remember the similarity you talked bout. So i checked it and i was amazed by your knowledge, especially that, cause its only these few notes, this very short melody. And you were absolutly right, thats incredible. I have to say i love and i listened alot of classic music for a long time. The strings/the violine is probably my favorite, beside other strings like the Cello, the Harp. I adore Paganini, der Teufelsgeiger and Franz Liszt, crazy lunatic musicians for their time, right...and to be honest, i really believe that Richard Wagner was the founder of Heavy Metal. This hardness, these dull and hammering tones of the great timpani, the drama in his compositions. All these are something like the predecessor of heavy metal, don´t ya think so. Sorry, i drifted away a bit. Well, i didn´t check the original The Moldau, but i knew that our german Metal band "Accept" has played this composition live on stage at the RockHeroFest in Kemerovo, Russia 27.07.2019, together with the Lux Aeterna Orchestra (Novosibirsk). Blows me away everytime. Its worth to react to it. I mean i would love to see you reacting to that Classic mixed with Metal. I´ll send you the link to this performence anyway, and hope i get lucky....one time finally, at least. However, have a peaceful sunday, my dear & stay safe

[@altair8598]

Your new ambience looks a lot sharper (in a good way), and you are now almost 3-dimensionally in front of the background. It's great.

[@randolacle]

My father was a huge classical music lover, I listen to Metal, and every time I listened to a metal song, my father used to mention references to classical music pieces. And great you mentioned the Moldau by Smetana (which is one of my favorite pieces.....yes thanks to my father now I like to listen to classical music too).

[@tonywlaschin7842]

UP THE IRONS!!!

[@nickfanzo]

The best band of all time Up the irons

[@ronparsons8786]

Top five metal song of all time for sure. I never knew I needed to hear hallowed be thy name on a harp but now that I have, I wonder how I ever survived without it

[@colindebourg9012]

Bruce is one the best rock singers ever.

[@reliantncc1864]

No one's better in metal. Dio and Rob Halford are maybe equals.

[@bayareathrasher666]

Klaus and Geoff Tate also@@reliantncc1864

[@Ytinasniiable]

​@@reliantncc1864I gotta say floor Jansen is the best in metal overall, but among the dudes it's hard to argue against any one of those three.

[@nickm7786]

This was fun to watch. You picked perfectly for your first Iron Maiden song !

[@monindy]

Great song

[@fabriziosolinas]

Grazie per la tua analisi del pezzo. Mi è piaciuto vedere la tua reazione al brano...da musicista classica. Sono contento che gli apprezzi. Gli Iron Maiden sono un pilastro del heavy metal. Complimenti per l'ottimo video. Ora ti seguo. :) baci dall' Italia

[@onearthonelegion]

Now see the Harp Twins play Iron Maiden with 2 harps! Fear Of The Dark, Powerslave, Dance Of Death etc.

[@ronparsons8786]

Whoa!

[@gilbertocruz1683]

Clive's snares close to the end are amazing

[@squ34ky]

17:32 B. Smetana: Vltava (Moldau)

[@VikTheViking]

Wooh, it was beautiful on the harp as well! Well done!

[@SarahMcCormick95]

Fear of the Dark, Rhyme of The Ancient Mariner & Phantom Of the Opera are songs you should definitely try, especially their live performances!

[@reliantncc1864]

A year or so ago, I saw them do Aces High with a full-size mockup Spitfire flying over the stage. Blown away by the stage presence. Watching a recording of a live song just doesn't do it justice. I'll see them again later this year.

[@SarahMcCormick95]

@@reliantncc1864 yesss! it’s a while ago now but when i saw them at download 2013 they also flew a spitfire over the crowd as the intro. Awesome live band!

[@davefulford8890]

One of my favourite songs of all time. Great analysis, thank you.

[@Maltiris]

Dance of Death, by them has an great opening also, plus a great story.

[@RobCantle]

As much as I am a fan of Iron Maiden, I am now a fan of yours. I love your respectful description of music that many of us are fans of through your lens of knowledge. I am so looking forward to exploring your back catalogue of reactions, and ones moving forward.

[@blacktangobeats]

Its nice to have Maiden in the chanel Amy. I sugest you the song Infinite Dreams to be next

[@Devoid_Freud]

When you get familiar with it, you can really tell the difference between Dave Murray's and Adrian Smith's guitar solos. It's one of the things I enjoy the most about listening to Iron Maiden.

[@rolanddeschain965]

If you're here then Stargazer by Rainbow must be right around the corner! Love them both🤘

[@sandenson]

Tarot Woman would be a great one, too

[@Heavenly.Harlot]

Bravo, madam!! I've listened to this song for 20 yrs and you brought new insights to my old love.

[@geecee4746]

"the words escape me, as i try to speak" Best line in the song

[@brucedickinson12]

If there's a god why does he let me go

[@melchizedeka5652]

Wow! Really amazing reaction, reflection and analysis. Really cool you were intrigued by how long the man on the death row had left between the bells and 5 o’ clock, and also if he’s being wrongfully sent to the gallows pole. That’s the beauty of Maiden lyrics - it makes you ask a thousand questions, that makes you listen to the song a thousand times over and over again.. it’s addictive. When I first listened to Hallowed Be Thu Name, I was blown away. It was as if being hit by a thunder bolt.. a 20 thousand volt lightening! It was a mix of shock, pure joy, being totally stunned by the genius of this song… as in a line from this song, “words escaped me when I tried to speak”. I was speechless. I rewound the tape on my Walkman (for those of you who know what that is 😉) and listened to this song at least 10 times non stop, until the battery exhausted. I was mesmerized at how the back of my hair stood up every time I listened to it. I’ve probably listened to this song at least a thousand times.. yet I still have the same experience when the guitar solo breaks through… a timeless masterpiece! Thank you Maiden for the endless joy you keep on giving to your fans!

[@fathertedcrilley3988]

Could you pleaseeee do Flight of Icarus, it's my favourite Maiden song

[@danielemargaroli5882]

I would pay to hear it again as if it were the first time. Unique emotions!! Brilliant Reaction and analysis.

[@6li8storm40]

That’s why I like reaction channels. They’re the closest I can get to that feeling