IRON MAIDEN - The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (Acoustic) by Thomas Zwijsen - Nylon Maiden

The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner by Iron Maiden - Acoustic / Classical Fingerstyle Solo Guitar Cover by Thomas Zwijsen. The original was released in 1986, written by Steve Harris, and is the fifth song on the Somewhere In Time Album.
Thomas' Nylon Maiden arrangement was made to include as many of the original parts on one solo guitar as possible. Including Bruce Dickinson's vocal lines, Steve Harris Bass parts, the guitar solos by Adrian Smith and Dave Murray and some essential drum accents by Nicko Mc'Brain.
Thomas' Nylon Maiden albums are available at www.ThomasZwijsen.com and include acoustic classical guitar versions of a wide spectrum of Iron Maiden hits, including Fear of The Dark, The Trooper, Wasted Years, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Aces High and many more.
Guitar Lessons by Thomas are available at www.KingOfTheStrings.com and include tabs and tutorial videos, showing you how to play most of Thomas' arrangements.

[@ThomasZwijsen]

Thanks for watching my BIRTHDAY upload everybody!! Enjoy it, and if you did please Subscribe! I have 3 Nylon Maiden albums available at www.ThomasZwijsen.com with worldwide shipping and of course they are also on iTunes, Spotify etc. Cheers!

[@patrikarnerstedt4985]

Happy Birthday :) and tnx for a awsome Upload :)

[@alexandrecollignon5327]

Happy birthday ! A great job and a real pleasure to follow you. Thanks for the gift !

[@dimaloshakov2295]

Tom thanks i think is one of best you covers

[@gaijinsenjapon]

Happy bday!

[@acalytes]

Happy Birthday, I remember we drank and compared Brazilian and Dutch beer on 1/10/14 América Rock Club (Brasília-DF) during Blaze Basley's Turn

[@edwardgreat]

6:40 The Happiness Of The Short Distance To The Fridge

[@botramduuze7188]

"Run, on and on, run, on and on. The loneliness of the lone distance runner!"

[@domenicodeiana9812]

I'll never get to understand random idiots disliking such great performances on KZbin 😕 Magnificent job as always Thomas 😎

[@MRVC_83]

trolls and Jealousy

[@NoHealerJustPain]

Perhaps just bots 😁 Don't take them on the account. 😉

[@Fabiano_Americo]

totally agree. 21 idiots 'til now.

[@simonspengler626]

It’s Jamaicans who think it’s the “dis-i-like” button

[@alessandrodelpierojuventus8156]

Didn't you knew the world is full of retards ?!

[@scottmorrison7300]

As a 47 yr old iron maiden was a MAJOR part of my upbringing. This made my day!

[@shushutany6034]

This kind of pure acoustic cover makes us realize once again that Iron Maiden’s songwriting is truly untouchable!

[@dieg0usma]

One of my favorite Maiden's songs. And this version is just mind blowing... Happy bd Thomas !

[@misterasterisco5217]

And the end is epic!!! xD

[@mccaffertyjames]

I agree, this is such an underrated Maiden song

[@AJ_Nightfall]

Such an underrated masterpiece! All the key changes, an epic journey of a song!

[@ljubatrooper]

Happy Birthday Thomas, keep rockin'

[@rickwitt5735]

Absolutely awesome. I like to think that this is proof that others see Iron Maiden the way that I have. They're not just 'some metal band'. Their music is melodic, intricate and beautiful and tells a story that's worth hearing. Your playing is fantastic and offers an amazing perspective on what otherwise might have just been received as metal. Don't get me wrong; I love metal, but it just so happens that I love classical and Spanish guitar. Thanks for doing what you do, my friend.

[@ajspears8066]

No I'm not having a stroke. This guy is just melting my face

[@harvesterofstorms4932]

Outstanding interpretation of a criminally underrated Maiden song!

[@albertoacj]

Parabens irmão! Faz uma versão da musica "face in the sand" do Maiden.

[@RomanTokarenko]

Brilliant and very expressive. I am a fan of Iron Maiden and really amazed to hear their songs performed with this style of playing.

[@hannahale81]

This is my favorite song from my favorite album. I heard your version with tears in my eyes. Thank you very much ❤😍

[@felipelanzonidellargine1578]

também é minha música favorita e meu álbum preferido!

[@krusher74]

wife material!

[@drazzle6267]

Pure heavenly delight!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@katoracle]

My favourite song of their whole discography. Beautiful version you've crafted here.

[@hectorflechahernandez9304]

Yeah! Thats my song...when used to train for the marathon, this song was in my top 10 list along with the Trooper and Hallow Be Thy Name. HBD bro and Cheers from Tijuana Mexico...keep on rockin forever...hup hup!! PS: Te saluda tu amigo Hector Flecha Hernandez!

[@eiderfgc4294]

"PACO DE LUCIA OF METAL" for you a happy birthday, and stay heavy. Feliz cumpleaños amigo.

[@93omair]

As a drummer normally I dont watch, let alone search for solo guitar performances. However, I keep coming back for your outstanding performances for years now. I think I'm a fan. Thanks for the unmatched covers

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

2:23 I got emotional when you whent into that beautiful middle piece. What a song, what an album! Such an awesome vibe throughout. This is the kind of album that transcends you in a way, and you capured that so well Thomas. Thank you so much, and happy birthday

[@zumazoutra]

I agree 100%! Words can't explain the type of feelings that a man feels when listening to this masterpiece and all the others from these legends! Cheers

[@jefflanghornephoto]

Same... it’s amazing and that section was.... dare I say... epic.

[@santiagoiglesiasgarcia9807]

Superb, Master. There is a gift in the shape of pure and raw talent in your execution. Congratulations!!!

[@fabianoenok]

Manda bem demais esse camarada!!!

[@pilorom]

One of the most underated songs ever....fkng love it, specially the outro and solo. Happy birthday mate!

[@macabre19]

I've never seen anyone play like this. Classical guitars are so beautiful sounding.

[@soundscape2k]

This is the best arrangement of any song I've heard you do so far. Melody, bass, rhythm, its all there. amazing. I've listened 30+ times at this point. Inspires me to learn. Thank you.

[@fabiobadano-bad-composer5075]

I'm waiting for a long, long time... and now... Yes! One of my favorite Maiden's piece is here!!! Thank you so much. Ps. Happy Birthday!

[@bizzaro13]

Absolutely breathtaking....BEAUTIFUL!

[@AndrasTheBruce]

Happy Birthday Thomas! 🎂🎉🎉 Have A Great Day!!! PS:Song is brilliant,keep running on and on 😉🙂🙂

[@marioguti9887]

One of my favorite Maiden songs, Up the Irons!

[@markobencetic1885]

Finally👍👏

[@alexsanderoliveiradasilva2149]

Estou tentando achar palavras pra dizer o que senti, ouvindo sua versão pra este clássico maravilhoso do Iron. Obrigado Thomas por você existir e fazer estas versões inigualáveis dos sons do Iron e de outras bandas do metal.

[@emiraliu2446]

Hapy birthday maestro Thomas Zwijsen

[@cristiancontrario]

Don't run, man... stay safe at home, there's a lockdown. Happy bday Thomas♥

[@hensivanstaden3685]

I hope IM invite you over sometime, you are worthy!

[@johnbruce5657]

This man's musical talent inspires me. I do autobody and painting mostly restoration work on classic car's and truck's,bikes anything I can make paint stick to and shine like the gates. I crank this in my shop as I extend what I believe to be my art/ music bread by my Father. I thank you sir Thomas for your musical genius. True inspiration 🍻

[@mortierautomotive]

Starting the day with Thomas and one of the best Maiden song!! Runnnnn on and on...!!!

[@christiandeuer2425]

One of the best songs in the world!

[@thegibbehhh9430]

The more I listen to your arrangements, the more I like Iron Maiden, and the more I listen to them. Thank you! I hope you had a wonderful birthday.

[@diosanoli9035]

Todas as músicas do somewhere in time são fodas!

[@ozdreamtimewizard1329]

Awesome as always 👍

[@Don-lo6vm]

I feel lucky to have grown up from 1960 until now because some of the best music was created in the past 60 year's, of that's excluding the music of Mozart and his classical peers, and the blue's of the early 1900's

[@AndreDelarue]

happy late birthday Thomas. Somewhere in Time was the first CD i ever listened to back in the day. Loneliness, still today, is probably on of my most favourite songs on the planet. There should be a setting 11 on every speaker when that intro comes up. I cannot for the life of me figure out how you manage to play that entire song on one guitar like that. Unbelievably awesome . I cannot even tie my shoes, without dislocating a kneecap (which is why they invented velcro ) and you turned one of ( at least for me ) metals most significant songs into a flamenco like orgy that wants me to cook paella and at the same time have a bottomless cup of sangria. Big Respect, awesome what you have done here !!!!

[@je2933]

one of my favorite songs from "somewhere in time" album. THANKS!!!

[@orakoolconsultancy2211]

Maiden made 100s of songs. Not all songs can be rated. This is one of best Maiden songs I like. And thanks to Thomas. I was just waiting to hear of your version.

[@hyutyub]

My most favorite Maiden song made more mind blowing.. amazing amazing playing...instant fan here now. Thanks fir sharing!

[@vincentboutet3585]

Happy Birthday Maiden Wizard 😉👍

[@push3kpro]

Underrated song and underrated solos.

[@sofialexrush5646]

Happy birthday Thomas thank you for the music

[@tellesthedrummer]

This is AMAZING!!!

[@error0x3e]

Absolutely The King!!! Bravo!!!!

[@yvill2940]

Best of both World... Iron Maiden 'n Flamenco .. Amazing 🤘😊

[@Sy_kki]

Thank you so much and happy birthday Thomas!! 🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ghastlynavigator]

Absolutely amazing...so thankful I found this channel! Your talent is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! Up the Irons!

[@briangonzalez5600]

I hope Dave and Adrian love this!

[@cesarczischke4470]

This video has to have one of my favorite thumbnails of all time

[@rolandfoldes]

Impossible! 2 guitars, one bass and sometimes drums in the same time! Awesome!!!

[@neiljorgensen6646]

I can listen to you all day

[@lorenzocalloni7898]

Happy Birthday Thomas!♥️🔝

[@thanevakarian9762]

Amazing! My favorite song instrumentally by Maiden! You’re the man.

[@davyjones1655]

Great !!!

[@cristianmk]

Fav maiden song. Unbelievable performance. Love it!!!

[@rgsson]

I say! Great playing, great surroundings, great song, great dog. Thank you for sharing!

[@memphis521]

Génial, jouer aussi bien de l'IRON MAIDEN en accoustique c'est bluffant,je regarde cette vidéo en boucle, j'adore ce morceau en plus. Merci Mr THOMAS ZWIJSEN beaucoup en ces temps difficiles çà fait un bien fou.

[@EvgenVanZhukov]

Excellent is the half of this. Genius is the second half.

[@robertourenasegura2467]

HATS OFF! I can only bow to one of my fave songs, and of course, to your art Thomas, plus the passion you have for Maiden. My bow to you and your true talent that I am sure it comes from great effort and work. Keep on rocking, up the Nylons!

[@DrPocalucha09]

Feliz Cumpleaños Tigre. Excelente arreglo como Siempre.

[@diegofigun7601]

Buenísimo!!! Uno de mis temas favoritos de Maiden, y tocando con la de nylon un genio!!!👏👏👏👏

[@sergio.strazzabosco]

Brother, health and peace. The southern Brazil loves you. Hugs.

[@nickbroad1975]

This guy oozes talent , love it

[@lilogon2969]

Plaaayyyyyy on and ooon, plaayyyheyyy on and ooonnnn 🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@katerinaprovata1993]

What a brilliant arrangement of one of my favorite band's piece!!!! Bravo Thomas!!!!

[@joncarlson35]

Oh, and happy birthday brotner!!!!! Just blown away by your performance.

[@marleenwouters4410]

Mooi cadeau voor alle fans. Gelukkige verjaardag Thomas. Xx Mama

[@wvc2]

Perfect. Happy Birthday Thomas🎼🎸

[@ANJIN79SAMMA]

MIND BLOWN !!!!!

[@cristobalmigueldelama4359]

Esto es la polla!!! una de las canciones que mas me gustan de todos los tiempo y esta una versión increíble...

[@marcosvc76]

This song is incredible.

[@mikyroundhere100]

completely with no words no-one as you

[@ThomasZwijsen]

Thank you!!

[@SmorgasLord]

this is my favourite still

[@Markusaldrich]

Happy Birthday Thomas, 🎂🎉🍾. And stay healthy to do a lot more of these amazing covers. I love them.

[@alain1797]

Vraiment Excellent !!!!! Rien De Plus À Dire Une Des Meilleures Chansons De Iron Maiden !!!!

[@KnightFace3000]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@aghadmtl]

happy birthday man one of my favourites. awesome job

[@davidkay3443]

Sublime!!!

[@NoHealerJustPain]

Happy Birthday, Thomas! All the best! One of the favourite songs grounded on one of the best movie I've seen.

[@emizel2663]

Happy birthday 🍺 I m so happy that you did this song. I love it so much ❤

[@TVResults]

Happy Birthday Thomas. Thanks for a great start to my day, I appreciate you

[@daniellstn]

Amazing my friend!!

[@MattTerrell]

Brilliant. Love it.

[@FrancescoPirrone]

Awesome!

[@guillermofernandez6836]

Fantastic!!!

[@juliocesaramorim851]

Excelente!!!

[@AbeldeLugo]

Happy Birthday muy friend!!!! Thanks for you gift!!!

[@navigirl8631]

I love this

[@partizansevoli7062]

Great as always, wishing you a million followers cause this art that you're doing is worth it!!! Up the Irons, up the Thomas! 🤘👍💪

[@rojolaf69]

Brilliant!

[@tofuxtim]

Awesome!! 💚🤟

[@stephenwinchester6668]

Amazing!!!

[@contracontrole]

Magnífico.

[@psicolandia5027]

AMAZING