Janick Gers Song Tier List

[@egrsok9388]

I would LOVE to see you rank all the songs that Dave Murray either wrote or co-wrote. They almost all have something different about them, something kind of special. Personally, his songs I feel are awesome! Thanks, in advance, for doing a review of Dave's songs!

[@tonyperez3920]

You guys are right on, on your picks. My ultimate personal favorite from Janick is, "Son of a Gun".

[@iwanleurs100]

Great video! Janick is a big time hero and a solid guitar player and songwriter. His work resonates deep. Thanks for giving him shine 🤘

[@jaspergillgannon4991]

Over the last few years, Dance of Death has risen to my favourite Maiden song period. The drama and storytelling, paired with the rumpus energy, and the soulful solos. Goosebumps all over

[@Eirik36]

I full on support that you’re presenting some Janick love lol

[@falloutfan2502]

Really good episode - amazing how many Maiden songs I've not heard in a long time, and have simply forgotten. Oh, and do you sell those cool little dolls? Those are AWESOME! :)

[@Olmsted1319]

Out of the Silent Planet is definitely my favorite on BNW but knowing he also wrote two of the other favorites on that record “Dream of Mirrors “ and “Ghost of the Navigator” I totally agree with the Favorite list other than “The Legacy” which I would list a little lower personally. Great video guys Up The Irons… Always! Cheers

[@bobs3302]

Awesome, thanks for bringing awareness to Janick’s greatness.

[@BruceBeast]

Be quick... is outstanding

[@deansmith8404]

I love all the boys, and I feel Janick can hold his own with all of them.

[@jordanwescott6849]

Just wondering, are you guys going to see Titanium Tart in July? Wish I could be there, but would be cool to see some clips of Nicko behind the tubs. Can't wait for round 2 of The Future Past.

[@Capnharris]

Yes, will vlog it!

[@fabrizioortu9105]

The aftermath is a great song with a great guitar solo.

[@juliankitts544]

This was pretty difficult, but: Favorite: The Book of Souls, Dream of Mirrors, Ghost of the Navigator, The Legacy, Out of the Silent Planet, Wasting Love Brilliant: Montsegur, Dance of Death, Gates of Tomorrow, The Time Machine Great: Be Quick or Be Dead, Como Estáis Amigo, The Mercenary, The Pilgrim, The Talisman Good: Fear is the Key, The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, Lord of the Flies, Man on the Edge, The Aftermath, The Edge of Darkness, 2AM, The Unbeliever, Okay: Look for the Truth, The Alchemist, Shadows of the Valley, Stratego Cat: N/A

[@drtopus]

Glad you like Fear is the Key! One of Maiden hidden gems.

[@mohamedeisa1241]

Excellent episode Do similar episodes for Adrian and Dave

[@GrownManCollectingToys]

X-Factor is one of the best albums, probably top 5 for me. Look for the truth is a great song, Edge of darkness kicks ass too.

[@jinzoslegions]

Capn you made me go back and listen to Lord of Light and my god I forgot how great that song is. Usually when I hear someone mention the title I automatically think it's one of the weakest tracks on the album but then I remember there are no weak tracks on that album.

[@Capnharris]

FTGGOG, Lord of Light and Legacy is one of the coolest ways they've ever ended an album. Gets me every time

[@jinzoslegions]

@@Capnharris I must agree 👍🏼

[@isaswinter]

my favorite song here is definitely ghost of the navigator. some other amazing ones to me are dance of death, the time machine & the pilgrim. janick has made some great contributions to the band

[@metalknight4388]

Swap 'Ghost of The Navigator' and 'Montsegur' around and that is pretty much my list too 🤘🏻

[@vincentcb2993]

For some reason, I always thought that Janick wrote When the wild wind blows also....to me , it has such a Janick vibe to it

[@Capnharris]

There were a few songs that surprised me that he wasn't involved with

[@ironlurker]

Janick is the new guy but he's actually been in Maiden longer than Adrian.

[@santinogbarbas]

Adrian 1980-1990 & 1999-Present Janick 1990-Present Still don't know who's been longer in the band

[@AussieCoasterAdventurer]

I clicked faster than the speed of light😂

[@benjambreeg]

id bump up 2AM (Steves divorce song) and Como Esters Amigos (the blaze solo song).. and bump down shadows of the valley (Meh). Legacy/DoD/TBoS are my top 3.. Dream should have an Asterix since blaze didn't get the credit officially.

[@clausclausie7560]

The definite winner of the bunch for me is no doubt Montsegur. Perhaps the best post-reunion Maiden song.

[@jinzoslegions]

I am a huge fan of Lord of the Flies as well and I feel that it is one of their most underrated tracks. Where my opinion differs from you guys is that I love the studio version more than the Death on the Road version which is very unlike me because Bruce is my favorite vocalist ever. I just feel like Bruce opting for higher notes during the chorus isn't what the song needs. I'm not the BIGGEST Blaze fan but that is a song I really love his delivery on.

[@TheEternalWayfarer]

Him not having credits on No Prayer could even be for contractual reasons. Adrian wrote for Killers (Twilight Zone, co-written with Dave Murray) and Bruce wrote for The Number of the Beast (The Prisoner, Children of the Damned, Run to the Hills and Gangland), but they didn't get any credit for contractual reasons. As for the lyrics: Dance of Death's were written by Steve, while Janick provided the music (inspired by the last scene of Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal) and arranged the song with Steve. Same for The Legacy and all the rest of his songs, except The Pilgrim. Those are the only lyrics entirely (or almost entirely) written by Janick.

[@bloodbornehunter9974]

Steve wrote the lyrics on dance of death

[@MaxVisser]

Really people disliked the Time machine?? That song is amazing!

[@Capnharris]

@@MaxVisser agreed! It wasn't a widespread thing but I definitely heard gripes more than a couple of times

[@jairogodinez7958]

❤❤😊

[@vitograssi3456]

Credevo fossi italiana. Come me, no problem mi sono iscritto al tuo canale oggi 31 july🖖🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@juliankitts544]

Como Estáis Amigo, AKA No More Cheeeeese, no more cheeeeeeese, If we live for a hundred years, amigos no more cheeese… Try and unhear it!

[@אביצאלי-כ8ז]

Can you please do Adrian smith and Bruce dickneson?

[@ДенисДубков-ь2б]

So disagree about Weekend Warrior. It is one of the best Janick songs, guys. Listen to this bizzare solo, it's just blowing mind. I think this song demonstrates all his power and style. Furthermore in this song amazing contrast between acoustic and electric guitar. It has some easy outgoing motive, and dynamic parts and main album theme.

[@SteveMcbrain]

Janick is my dad

[@mohamedeisa1241]

My only issue with Janick is his majority of his solos which always feels poor and doesn't match Dave and Adrian level

[@davidprag969]

The legacy sucks imo. No chorus, no real solos, not Maiden at all. Some songs are a bit too high imo as well, like a step lower but whatevs :p Otherwise always a good job by you, enjoying it :)

[@DM-rc4yu]

I wouldn't say "sucks" but I would put it as "okay" at best. I don't even mind that it's not very Maiden like, it's just not very good.