A short guitar tutorial showing how to play the guitar solo to Iron Maiden's 'Wasted Years'. This was recorded using the Jackson Adrian Smith San Dimas SDX, Digitech RP500, and a Yamaha Stagepas 500 PA.
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@SLAMBANGO7 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you don't cater to beginner guitar players. It's great for those of us who have been playing a long time, and don't need every note spoonfed, but don't want to trudge through tabs, or be forced to listen to the song 500 times to pick out the notes. This is the perfect tutorial for the advanced player who has to learn this song for a cover band. Thank you for doing that work for us! We really appreciate it more than you know.
@ALDOPINEDAPINO10 жыл бұрын
You're the only person I've found here so far (Asides from me :)... that can play that "pull off" pattern right.... A guitarist should always develop his own ear and learn to trust it. In my younger years I realized that all those transcriptions out there were wrong about that section.... so I slowed it down a bit and got it down on my own..... I also came across Adrian's videos here on KZbin and confirmed that I was right. Somewhere in time has an amazing sound that was ahead of it's time... even for some Maiden fans in that era....... but I see young guitarists now days, even looking for the Roland Synth to try to mimic that amazing Adrian's signature sound.... makes me happy! :) Keep on rocking, Up the Irons..... and, Sheers mate!!
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aldo. Yeah, it took quite a while for me to get that right - there are so many wrong versions out there, even in the official tab book which is completely wrong. I use my ear to learn all the parts in the videos I produce, but I also got that pull-off part from watching Adrian's right in live video. Cheers for your comment!
@111GuitarPlayer1119 жыл бұрын
Eamon O'Neill Hey, tks indeed for the great explanation (figures 2 and 4) there was no good tab out there! cheers!
@jcamp21128 жыл бұрын
yeah man, you really have this down. your tutorial is spot on. the parts SOUND right, great job!
@prisonjoe57994 жыл бұрын
when you said "what I consider to be the easiest part of the solo" to the only bit I'm struggling with, broke my heart.
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
I love your tutorial!!!
@dhruvvprakash7 жыл бұрын
I see a lot of people obsessing over the pulloffs but for me those are fairly easy....its the run I'm finding hard :(
@666madmetalhead7 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@TheSavagederek10 жыл бұрын
My favourite Maiden song . Brilliant
@lsu19929 жыл бұрын
Thank you! someone has finally solved that pull-off mystery! I was so tired of watching these guys flub those 2 parts...there was just no way AS was playing it the way they were. Awesome job.
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
+Charles De Long Thanks Charles!
@damianmmx7 жыл бұрын
those pull offs with the open B string are very hard to get really really right.. .the timing is very tricky... seems easy but is really hard to get the RIGHT FEEL to it... thank you man
@nango328 жыл бұрын
Top Video Eamon, looking at covering this epic maiden tune myself, Love that SDX, great tone
@eamonmaiden11 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for your kind comments. The sound is something I've worked out from playing with my Digitech RP 500 pedal. I have a video on here explaining how I get the sound. I don't go into too much detail re; exact effect settings as I just mess with it until it sounds good and don't go into the technicalities. I just beef up the sound and add chorus. Watch the video and I'll attempt at some point to upload the settings I'm using. Hope this helps.
@beastwishes5 жыл бұрын
This was class.
@Squazzoo688 жыл бұрын
That's my favorite Maiden song as well! I do an acoustic version of it for my acoustic solo act, but of course I don't play the solo. Well done! Also love the Smith Jackson. Want one for my collection. Rock on fellow Iron!
@airbornedusty9 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your lesson here mate, great work
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
airbornedusty Thanks dude!
@tiredoflife1211 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, you simply making my day, thanks!!
@creepyaxe6 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Thanks a bunch
@Howdy6996 жыл бұрын
Awesome playing as always!!!
@eamonmaiden6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jingtroc2311 жыл бұрын
Yeah you're spot on with the solo, it is just that one section, it's cool though as i have not seen any vid on youtube or in person where someone nails it. this solo and sea of madness are my favorite solo's ever, both off the same album, both back to back (coincidence is all). example, no one hits the harmonic in the sea of madness solo?, it's there but people miss it?. Good solo by the way!.
@ALDOPINEDAPINO10 жыл бұрын
By the way... for those who have doubts... here's a section where Adrian is just warming up along the fretboard... but happens to give insight on how to play that Wasted Years part, "pull off" part: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn2QiZqMephorNU (Look for 2:30 on the play/time-bar)
@502Imcomingthrough9 жыл бұрын
This vid has helped me with the bits I couldn't get quite right, cheers.The SDX is a great axe too. And yes, Somewhere In Time is the greatest album ever made \m/
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
502Imcomingthrough Glad it helped. Thanks for your comment :)
@moonmadness110 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, great job. Regards from Holland.
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@MrMalq9 жыл бұрын
Your a pleasure to listen to man :-)
@stratznhatz6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thanks for that. Been trying to learn this and really struggling with it, especially the timing. Your vid has really helped.:-)
@eamonmaiden6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot - glad to have helped! These comments mean a lot to me. Cheers!
@eamonmaiden11 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Keep subscribed. I'll get off my lazy ass one of these days and upload a new lesson.
@ThiagoMaggio9 жыл бұрын
Hi Eamon! Excelent vídeo, great sounding and good method. Thanks to YOU I am almost doing it, best regards man. Thumbs Up and Up the irons
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
Thiago Maggio Thanks for your comment Thiago! Glad to be able to help :) Really pleased that I can help out :)
@nicolasmaugy42535 жыл бұрын
Best album !
@jingtroc2311 жыл бұрын
Hey man, i too pride myself on getting these things as close as possible. Constantine is right about getting too lost in detail and missing the essence of the phase, also effects can mask or add extra sounds (like delay), but sometimes to become a better guitar player we need to push the boundaries of our own skills and hit those intricate notes. More often a phase like that is rarely ever played exactly the same twice, but as an exercise perfecting that phase would add to your playing arsenal
@jingtroc2311 жыл бұрын
If you listen to the actual solo (part figure 5 in your vid) adrian actually plays it a lot more complex then the simple version you play, the way you play it is the way everybody plays it on youtube (figure 5) as no can play it the correct way. in that part there are 2 bends which no ones does, and the opening to that part for the first 2 bars is an alternating pattern, it's not just 15-19p-17p-17p.
@666madmetalhead7 жыл бұрын
Cybergenic I know it because I play it that way (with the bends), but is not something everybody is gonna notice on a live situation. You can play the solo the way you want as long as it sounds good. Adrian himself plays it differently from the studio version.
@jingtroc2311 жыл бұрын
Musically you are correct and i agree with you, but about the section in this solo you are mistaken, there are 2 bends, one is slight and may be accidental, i doubt it though, the other is right near the end of this section and is a clear bend, also the patter does alternate at the beginning for two bars, then repeats the basic style that everyone plays, then there is a bend, about two more pull offs and then two picked notes which end it. I'm am only saying this so people can up there game.
@luisrodz75116 жыл бұрын
Great job
@grawman6711 жыл бұрын
Hey, man. Really nice job! I was pleasantly surprised to find someone who's playing that solo so well! I play also and I was really impressed by how spot on you are. If you don't mind, I was wondering how you're getting your sound. Somewhere in Time is probably my favorite Iron Maiden record also, but I want to get a good replication of their synth sound on the record. I have an old Digitech pedal and was wondering what you're settings are to get the sound. Anyways, keep playing, man! Great job!
@eamonmaiden11 жыл бұрын
Yes, with normal us it stay's in tune. I don't use it that often, only to accent certain parts. Not sure what a dive bomb session would do to it though, haha.
@Draspora10 жыл бұрын
Very useful, the pull-off part is tricky ;)
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
And your are clearly also a fan of Boston, More than a feeling, Deep Purple Smoke on the water, tho my preference is Perfect Strangers.... and finally Black Sabbath , Paranoid!!!!
@eamonmaiden11 жыл бұрын
Some great sounds Rob, but can be real temperamental. I use it a lot for my acoustic gigs, and I find that if it's not set exactly right it can be a nightmare.
@MU6AFA4 жыл бұрын
what is it ?
@26bond11 жыл бұрын
Love your playing Eamon:). What's your thoughts on the digitech matey ?
@boeingcf658211 жыл бұрын
Great tone , been trying to get that 'somewhere in time' synth tone, what are your effects/settings ?
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
All well and good, but, what's your guitar and amp setup/ and pedals, I have a/an Line 6 ,,50 w, with a POD 2.0 , it should be able to replicate anything, I also have several old Peaveys, which i particularly love, , immaterial, various other bits and bobs, notably a 200w 4 speaker, no, 4 driver cab Bugera cab, bought on a whim, rarely used by the last owner and only used by me once, via one of the Peaveys, It's pristine!!! Tremendous sound as I recall, sitting in my front bedroom now for many years unused, as I said, bought on a whim..
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
Ps I offer these to you cos I like your STYLE!!!!
@andrewfernandez2684 жыл бұрын
Is it the neck or bridge position I'm so confused on which pickup position adrian is using in this song
@tiredoflife1211 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I got a question, I am planning to buy that guitar, does it stay in tune when you use tremolo bar? Thanks.
@MrMalq9 жыл бұрын
Doh sorry dude I should have east cost of Ireland :-) :-) :-) :-). I love the tone you get. I going mad to get this guitar. Thinking of getting it with the rosewood board. I have an ibanez that has the body made from basewood and I have to say I love it. Deffo think I want it now. I was going to get a Charvel so cal but I think think this guitar will be more of all rounder :-)
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
malcolm quiney Haha, I'm familiar with that East coast too :p Yeah, it's a great guitar for the price. It's not my main one, but for the Maiden Smith sound it's ard to beat.
@chopstickpizza10 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Are those the stock pickups? Great video!
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Yes, those are the stock pickups.
@MU6AFA4 жыл бұрын
is this a USA jackson adrian smith signature guitar ?
@eamonmaiden11 жыл бұрын
No problem buddy.
@LongDrivesAtNight515010 жыл бұрын
Awesome, great job. Now get yourself to Newfoundland, the other Ireland...lol. Cheers.
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
I got as far as Boston last week. Does that count? haha!
@LongDrivesAtNight515010 жыл бұрын
I guess Boston sort of counts...lol Lots of historical and family connections between Newfoundland and Boston. But really, get yourself to St.John's Newfoundland d'ere me son and get yourself screeched in like a real Newfie b'ye and have a swally or 2 in the George Street pubs....lol. Or you could just go for a drive around the Irish Loop. Cheers again, I love looking up people playing guitar on youtube and you're certainly one of the best.
@MrMalq9 жыл бұрын
Good on ya Eamon from mal in on the east coast. Can you tell me is that the non US model of the guitar. I'm going mad to get one.
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
malcolm quiney Hi Mal, and hello from Ireland! This is the European model - the cheaper one. It's great and a fraction of the cost. I've been to the East Coast btw - Boston, Philly, NYC and Washington. You based anywhere close?
@eamonmaiden11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input guys. I've listened carefully to the isolated Wasted Years guitar track (which I heard after I made this video), and I think I'm pretty close. Jingtroc23, I do see your point and pride myself in getting these things as spot on as possible.
@danawakes20018 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, but I have a question. at min 3:25, my pull off on F# (19th fret) on the B string sounds like shit, any ideas as to why? I know it's not my playing cause it sounds fine on any other fret. You think it has something to do with the neck on my guitar? Just to give you an idea it sounds like there's robotic voice LOL.
@eamonmaiden8 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Suquitana Sounds like you need to lift the action on that string. This should be pretty easily done, depending on the type of bridge you have. Is it just the B, or does it affect the E as well? If so I'd life the whole bridge just slightly by inserting an allen key into and unscrewing slightly. You'll need to adjust your tuning once doing this, but it will fix the problem!
@danawakes20018 жыл бұрын
Eamon O'Neill Hey man, I appreciate it, that definitely fixed it! thank you so much!
@eamonmaiden8 жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad that helped!!! :)
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
Do you not play Hallowed be thy name????
@eamonmaiden Жыл бұрын
I can play it, yes.
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
I'm in Belfast and have some great gear to sell, if you are interested, several Peavey amps, all over 100 watts, TWO 130's, one full blown, the other only has a fifty watt driver, (i got caught on that one, in my years before..) easily replaced cheaply, price negotiable, Iv'e a foot pedal, possibly two, tho don't count on it, I'll have to check, switching gear for one at least, A peavey part trans part valve, Deuce, twin drivers and original, high and low input, and two effects inputs, Part valve output, part Trans input, with an FB4 pedal for switching...a Bugerra 200 w speaker cab that is capable of 4, 8 and 16 ohm connections, I bought it on a whim and Bugera no longer produce it, yours for £500/ 600euro, I'll keep the Line 6 50watt amp and the POD effects for myself. if i ever take up the guitar again!!!!
@holyspirithelper18210 жыл бұрын
FUCK YEAH!!!! The MAIDEN ENGLAND GUITAR!
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
Hell Yeah, that's why I got it!
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
You remind me of Horslips for some reason....
@muuminkaataja69663 жыл бұрын
Put in 1,25
@johnsmyth3281 Жыл бұрын
oops 9 years ago...
@luccamassa316010 жыл бұрын
Where i can buy this guitar?
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
You can't, it's mine.
@luccamassa316010 жыл бұрын
Eamon O'Neill no yours,the same model
@auggierobledo94110 жыл бұрын
tabs?
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
Sorry Agustin, I don't so tabs.
@aimfuldrifter10 жыл бұрын
Some licks aren't exact as Adrian plays them.
@paulproductions92139 жыл бұрын
WRONG ! THE ANTHOLOGY BOOK ON PDF I JUST DOWNLOADED HAS DIFFERENT CORDS.
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
+Paul Arias This lesson is on the solo, not the chords. Incidentally, an anthology book is no more an authority on the correct way to play the song than I am.
@paulproductions92139 жыл бұрын
Well, have compared your solo with the original version that comes on the Official Iron Maiden Anthology Book, (what more authority than the head composers) and is different, sounds goods, but does not hits the notes composed in 1986.
@eamonmaiden9 жыл бұрын
+Paul Arias Those books aren't written by the band, they're just someone's interpretation. I have the official Somewhere In Time tab book published in 1987 for example, and it is full of jaw-dropping mistakes. Only the composer writing the tab is guaranteed to get it 100% correct, and unfortunately this rarely takes place.
@xonathan50197 жыл бұрын
well i tried lol
@dibucad123111 жыл бұрын
Imposible to play in les paul!
@javiervalenzuela522310 жыл бұрын
You have serious problems with vibrato. Poor techique.. is not similar to the Adrian. Adrian Vibrato is more prolonged
@eamonmaiden10 жыл бұрын
I hate do disagree with you friend, but almost 15,000 viewers have had no problems with either my technique or vibrato. I have recently been studying his vibrato and it's (brilliantly) unique - his own personal style.