Iron Maiden (Rime of the Ancient Mariner) Kel FIRST REACTION

Kel’s FIRST REACTION the Iron Maiden’s 1984 Rime of the Ancient Mariner ! Watch her go bonkers for this classic metal masterpiece. This the first video of where Rich has already heard the song.
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[@TheMetalBlock380]

For us Metal Heads, Rime of the Ancient Mariner is our Stairway to Heaven lol \m/!!!

[@KrommFarenborn]

TRUTH

[@shawnc666]

Fo' Sho' !!!!

[@benedictdonald4338]

I've always considered Zep to be metal - the true first metal band, beating Sabbath to the punch - so I say "Stairway" is the '"Stairway" for us metalheads.

[@Dragonblaster1]

Erik Fullmer please don't speak for me. For me, Hallowed Be Thy Name is my Stairway to Heaven, Rime comes a close but not perfect second. Only after those two can I even consider other bands. But Maiden have to be seven out of my top 10.

[@TheMetalBlock380]

@@Dragonblaster1 I can respect that!

[@davidcantu4166]

Poweslave was my first Iron Maiden. Concert when I was 22 years old.

[@randallfloyd4476]

I think she had an eargasm.

[@TheSlain1969]

Only an eargasm??

[@kurtkvam4783]

Was about to post same thing! Very happy to witness someone experience ROTAM for the first time... Brings me back...

[@geggs13]

I love how these guys get it. And I love how they enjoy it.

[@jarjarfett4853]

We all hit that point at one time when we got it.

[@chmartin444]

These guys have never forgotten where they came from and love their fans

[@robertjamison1463]

Fabulous band Iron Maiden. Really love your response. Love watching you.

[@marcusHabs]

Kel now understand what is to be like Iron Maiden fan..pure joy!

[@trumpjr5179]

The greatest metal band ever to grace a stage.

[@Critical_Thinker858]

My first concert ever: February 9, 1985. Just got my driver's license and drove to see Iron Maiden's World Slavery Tour in Greensboro with my younger brother and two buddies from the neighborhood. Absolutely incredible stage show. Steve Harris remains one of my favorite bassists because of his amazing speed and endurance in the right forearm/fingers (and his precision). The simple 3-note chord grouping slowdown in the middle puts you adrift in "the doldrums" near the equator with the Mariner. It's not just the notes, it's the unmistakable simultaneous bright melodic tone AND punch that Harris got from his bass. You play me a couple of bars from any Maiden song and I'll know it's them from his signature sound. That bass line and the imagery of the lyrics transport you to the ghost ship with the Mariner: no wind, just the sun beating down, the creaking mast and deck boards caught in the slow monotonous motion of the endless deep below, creating feelings of isolation and the specter of madness brought on by thirst, and despair, Then, just when it appears all hope is lost, salvation comes with the rain. Side note: Aces High is another absolute gem from this album, showcasing Harris's total mastery of the bass. Rime of the Ancient Mariner gave me a reason to pay attention in English class.

[@longshankdrills8799]

Loved watching her *love* the song !!! Always been one of my favorite Maiden songs ... 🤘🤘🤘👍

[@lorcanmcguinness963]

All time favourite masterpiece

[@tnmoe-]

No joke I took my brother when he was 11 to a Maiden concert and he's loved them ever since. They're all amazing musicians.

[@cliffyarbrough6376]

They'll be in Denver in less than 5 weeks. If.......IF they play this, I could die the next day and be the happiest man on earth. Up the Irons! 🤘🤘 Glad you liked it Kel

[@brianmartin2575]

You guys are fucking awesome! This was the 1st concert I ever saw at 15. Iron Maiden with Twisted Sister opening at The Capital Centre Landover Md 1/28/85. It changed my life forever.

[@Raul-vl7ly]

Your reactions are priceless! I love it. I see the passion flowing through your bodies as you rock out to these songs. I look forward to seeing you two experience more of these👍🏼 up the irons🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@stenc5547]

She has to hear Hallowed be thy name.

[@whitenoisekingdom8244]

All human beings must hear hallowed be thy name, even non metalheads

[@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan]

Hasan Awad you should hear my 6 year old son sing the beginning of Hallowed Be Thy Name. When he sings “At 5 o’clock they take me to the gallows pole,” I get chills and teary eyed. I’ve tried to video him doing it but he’s shy.

[@andyb1653]

See also: Caught Somewhere in Time, Phantom of the Opera, Aces High, The Duellists, The Evil That Men Do..... (3 hours later) ....Infinite Dreams, 7th Son of a 7th Son, Silent Planet, Dance of Death, Murder on the Rue De Morgue, Wicker Man.....

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

We did HBTN. Check out playlist! It was one of our first. Thanks...

[@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan]

Kel-n-Rich yeah I saw it, it was one of your best.

[@cajun812]

There's so much to Maiden's songs: the creaking of the yards around the 9:30 minute mark and the slow tempo while Bruce narrates is to let you FEEL the story. I could see the men sitting in what shade they could find on a still ocean. They're so technical and well thought out in the mechanics of their lyrics, the instrumentation and the course and layout of their songs. THAT's why so many young teens in the 80's were drawn to them. They were an intelligent band.

[@folkme3042]

Kel's reaction to this is priceless.

[@j.woodbury412]

I am really enjoying watching Kel get into this song.

[@williammolatore4386]

This song is pure perfection

[@paisteplayer1040]

Doesnt get any better than these guys

[@jorgeb.v.4007]

Thanks guys for your reaction, really enjoyed it. You have probably listened to the best metal song ever written. Check out the live performances, they are all what Iron Maiden is all about. Cheers!

[@Mantis74]

You have just made my night, Kel, your passion seeped through the ether and I soaked it up. I like Rich was theses songs passed the first time. There timeless pieces, Maiden were on a streak of producing magic. Good for the history nerds too ;)

[@reginaldstampe3753]

Watching you guys enjoying this makes me very happy 😃

[@athul1857]

Very much enjoyed your reaction guys Loved it

[@gerardvandooren2075]

love Kels reaction this song is so brilliant and Rich you are so blessed with this beautifull lady greetz from Holland

[@yu7anna]

What is awesome about Iron Maiden is that they teach you history, geography and literature through their songs, hell, they even have a song about English football on weekends (Weekend Warrior). Iron Maiden will always be one of the greatest bands in Metal genre. Up the Irons forever!

[@zaemotclanton744]

I f^cken love her reaction, I love these videos where I get a chance to experience peoples first time listening to the music that I've been Jammin to for 35+ yrs.

[@blacklist2112]

I saw this live for the album Powerslave in Kansas City, MO 1984 - Twisted Sister was the opening act

[@soupdragonuk]

Just love watching you two react. Seeing Kel head bang is so cool. I found your channel by accident. But I've started delving into your history of videos and you've some real gems in there. Thanks.

[@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan]

I have to say you you two make the best reaction videos I’ve seen so far, y’all keep up the good work.

[@ludovicm.1848]

One of the best songs representing metal ever.

[@michaellorusso8021]

Good content just came across your channel. My favorite Album from Maiden Powerslave and this is my favorite track. I’ll be seeing Maiden 7/26 @Barclays Center Brooklyn NY 🤘🥃

[@michaeltodd5820]

I’ve watched thousands of reactions prolly. My first time watching y’all and prolly the best I’ve watched! Thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Hi Todd! Was this your first and only one that you watched on our channel? If so, binge away. I can give you suggestions if you tell me what you like or you can just search in our channel in the magnifying glass under the band name or song name. We’ve done 300 in the last five weeks and that’s when we started. Thanks for stopping in. Later. Rich

[@matteliano454]

Was waiting for Kels reaction for the transition at 7:18. You didn't disappoint Kel ! Rock on girl !

[@andrewhuggins9008]

One of the best reactions I've seen! I've seen Maiden 3 times and have a Kelgasm everytime 😉 Wonderful, keep it up guys 👏

[@michaelmoran2421]

Iron maiden= my favorite metal band. First porcupine tree now iron maiden? Looking forward to more great reactions

[@evertdelarge4851]

I got here by chance and I really like your reaction. Nice dynimics between the two, keep it up!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Hey thanks @Evert DeLarge. That's kind of you to say. We are really so fond of each other and love doing anything together, especially listening to music and going to live shows. Do you have any requests for us? Send em...we consider all. Thanks for stopping by.

[@evertdelarge4851]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions I can see you guys are meant for each other, that's awesome. As for requests, maybe some metal like Deliverance by Opeth or something more psychodelic/classic like Cricket & the Genie by The Claypool Lennon Delirium.

[@dazaessox]

love both your enthusiasm for music pleasure to watch and listen

[@matteliano454]

Got to see Maiden on this tour. I was 15 and it was 1985. We waited 29 hours in line for tickets. I scored 6th row. This was unbelievable live.

[@MrDantres]

Fantastic reaction, I loved it! :D

[@garyswade3018]

Glad to hear Iron Maiden. They are my favorite band. You guys rock!!!

[@cami71able]

I suggest "Seventh son of a seventh son" song , from same title album.

[@SilencerUK]

Seventh son of a seventh son is on the seventh son album not Powerslave.

[@cami71able]

@@SilencerUK I wanna say "Seventh son of a Seventh son", song from "Seventh son of a Seventh son" album. Sorry if my english is not good, but I'm italian... :)

[@davidjarvie9546]

Excellent choice i seen maiden do this live at the NEC it was a great gig.one of my fav maiden albums.

[@DarkoTuka]

@@SilencerUK Seventh son of a seventh son from the album Seventh son of a seventh son from the year Seventh son of a seventh son

[@sylbaryn]

Great reaction. Loved driving the crazy metal bus.

[@kevdeburgh]

What a brilliant couple....Love to see you so much in love and listening to Metal! How we should all be .....Cheers guys x

[@alvaro6522]

Thanks so much for this react!! Masterpiece!!!🤘🤘🤘 UP THE IRONS!!

[@michelvisser7051]

you guys are great the reactions love them thanks for this vid from a diehard maiden fan

[@walkingwounded3824]

Great reaction you two! I love seeing someone get it. You guys are the real thing!

[@armandoaraujo6128]

"Powerslave" is the ultimate embodiment of what would be the concept of true traditional 'classic heavy metal' from beginning to end. Perfect album in every way. And this great epic "Rime ..." is the pearl that closes this masterpiece!

[@adamdenning7631]

Listening to you in Australia, love this song , one of Maidens greatest, doing a great job keep it up👍 and rock on 🤘..Up the Irons.

[@mdog2560]

Sign of the cross live. The musicianship is second to none! Kel, you would never open your eyes through this one.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

This was the song that got me into Maiden. I love your reacts. You're so full of boundless energy and enthusiasm. That and joy. It makes me happy knowing you folks are out there. A counter to all this worlds negativity.

[@TheNikidaki]

really man? me too! this is the song that gave me the true light! awesome! keep it up! cheers from Greece!

[@cami71able]

Amazing reaction for an Amazing song! UP THE IRONS! Greetings fron Italy! :)

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Hey @cami71able ! You rock! Italy??? How’r things there? Any big concerts coming to your area soon? UP THE IRONS indeed. 🤘🤘🤘❤️

[@cami71able]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions So good thanks! We have beautiful sunny days and many concerts and Metal Festivals : Metallica , Slash, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Overkill, Neal Morse, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Dream Theatre, Slipknot, Amon Amarth, Testament,King Crimson,and many many more... :) . If I can suggest you some italian heavy metal band to react, I suggest you Elvenking , expecially "The Scythe" album (all songs, go random), and Frozen Crown from "The fallen King" album, expecially the songs "Kings", "I am the Tyrant" and "Everwinter". Stay Metal, and good life! :)

[@cshayne7091]

I remember hearing this song for the first time when I was in high school. It prompted me to go to the school library and look up the poem. I stood in the aisle and read the whole poem. Classic, made me appreciate the song even more.

[@iKozak99]

If I had to pick one song to listen to for the rest of my life, it'd be this one. I never seem to get bored of it.

[@PeekaPeep]

Cookie monster metal, LOL!!! That might be the best description for it yet. Gonna keep that one in mind, thanks you two. And yeah, Rime Of The Ancient Mariner just takes you THERE!!! I think I knew I was gonna be a longtime Iron Maiden fan the very moment I first heard that epic song off their now-classic Powerslave album way back when.

[@mzondi1970]

This came out when I was 14 and luckily I had a mom that was very understanding and took me to these concerts and listen to this stuff with me. Listening through a full Maiden album is a commitment you always feel like you went on a ride and you're wore out afterwards

[@trmn8r677]

Hi guys, 'love your reviews! I just wanted to share a short story about this song. I had to read "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" in one of my HS English classes, and in the margins were sort of a "Cliff's Notes" version... They worded the notes so it almost lined up one-to-one with this song! It inspired me to write a report about it. I used a calligraphy pen, and illustrated the cover with a drawing I made of a three masted ship. It got me an A+ in the class! Go Maiden! Thanks for the reviews- You two remind me of myself and my wife, also named Kel... Thanks again!

[@johnleak8396]

Love this song. The first four Maiden concerts I attended were the four nights at Long Beach Arena, where they recorded their "Live After Death" album. I was 12 and it was an awesome experience. If you can find it, you should watch the concert video. It's an awesome show. And for Kel, as you know, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and Tchaikovsky composed some iconic and timeless symphonies.

[@anthonywitherspoon5689]

I have been an Iron Maiden fan for years and years.Ive seen them twice.I listen to them all the time.Ive played the album's,CDs,for friends,for girlfriends.They just don't understand how much that music clutches at me.Kel gets it .You are a lucky man Rich.

[@mikkaelrodriguez1770]

She would probably love Alexander the Great by Maiden, it's an epic song. Just like Mariner or maybe even To Tame a Land.

[@darrellwood3913]

mikkael rodriguez you made amazing suggestions!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

@darrell wood...when you agreed, it really caught our attention! That’s so cool!!!!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

@mikkael rodriguez - right on!!! That’s what we are in search of to share with all of you. So appreciate your contributions to our fun and inspiration. ❤️🙏🏽👏❤️🙏🏽👊

[@keithholm7493]

To Tame a Land is so awesome!

[@mikeobama69]

Why do people on youtube keep recommending this song..seriously? It has cool lyrics but they are forced and the song doesn't sound smooth at all, not good on the ears. There are at least 30 way more impressive maiden songs I can think of..

[@davidjarvie9546]

This song is based on the famous poem by colldridge "the ryme of the ancient mariner" Maiden turned the poem into a classic track just love it. Great reaction Kel! 👍👍👍

[@ronditchen6664]

This is By far my favorite Iron maiden song and this is a song that I turn my daughter into a maiden fan with now she's a maiden fan just like her daddy and I'm so proud of it This is an awesome awesome video it's priceless Absolutely love you reactions the music took over your souls that's what iron maiden Does to you especially This song Love your videos

[@NZLatic]

Man, you really got the slow bit in the middle. A big old rickety ship was exactly what the music was depicting. So many reactors don’t get that. Well done. It’s that classical training coming through. May I suggest Children of the Damned as another classic Maiden tune to react to..

[@maiden06660]

She is absolutely fantastic!! What a passionate person. I love it!!

[@jasonkadlec3929]

I got extra credit in '88 from my English teacher after I played this in his class. We'd just read it and I mentioned this song and he wanted to hear it. Thanks Maiden for a great literature lesson!!

[@elkardona]

Great reaction, funny and from the heart. You seem to enjoy it! Plus, nice couple. 😍❤️ Now you have a new subscription from Medellín-Colombia.

[@garygkc21]

What a pleasure hearing kels first reaction.maybe the greatest epic song of all time.

[@markmidkiff7048]

This song live was probably my best memory of any concert I've ever been to.

[@timothymccune2101]

you guys are so cool ,just got through building a strat guitar playing along we all when .

[@LBart218]

My senior year in high school I took English Literature and my teacher actually played this song for the class. It was so awesome.

[@mix6809]

the rain is significant for a ship dying of thirst. when i was seeing this live in 1984 (yes i'm old) the fireworks after "then down in falls comes the rain" made an impression on me. well the whole concert did, a 16yr kid...

[@folkme3042]

If you like Maiden's epic stuff I would definitely recommend Paschendale and Empire Of The Clouds.As a longstanding Maiden fan,it's great to see Kel's first time reactions to songs that have been such a big part of my life for so long.It seems that you're both on a mission. Keep up the great work.

[@marcuscross8051]

I hadn't listened to this song for years and I'd forgotten just how good it is.

[@thommyjacobs8921]

One has to wonder about... if it were possible...to have Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & Chopin in a room together listening to this for the 1st time. Technology aside. And of course been told beforehand...Ok, prepare to be shocked & mindblown...obviously...BUT beyond that, truly just listen to the song's movements, melodies, time changes, individual parts, emotion, the story...how the guitars are covering the violin & viola parts, etc. What would've they felt & thought about it? Would any of them have "got" it on some level? I realize it's a major fantasy stretch, but those gents were absolute masters of the musical craft & were pioneers of thinking "outside the box". As a musician myself, some part of me likes to think that at the very least one of them would have heard the beauty in this opus.

[@bluethunder7391]

Hallowed be thy name is a MUST for her! ! Up the Irons!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Hi! We did HBTN as one of our first vids. Check it out! Pretty solid. What a song. UP THE IRONS!!!!!!

[@bluethunder7391]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions yeah just saw it... Sorry i am new to the channel. Love all this reaction to Metal videos. My first Metal song was Iron Maiden- The Prisoner back in 1983. The rest is history. Keep rocking you two!

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

"Piece of Mind" broke my metal cherry, and Maiden is my all-time favorite. "Number of the Beast" was the first metal album (actual vinyl, brother!) I actually owned. I love seeing you love the shit I love! Up the Irons!

[@andrewbell8458]

Good to see some fans enjoying this! Brilliant

[@Masmiseim]

Iron Maiden, good choice. They showed that metal can have a poem as a background am remain beeing metal.

[@RenegadeSith]

Also history, they have a lot of historical nonfiction songs.

[@danieldavis1028]

you two are so fun to watch.

[@sandeli074]

Caught somewhere in time -Iron Maiden

[@patrick1234]

Live version of Phantom Of The Opera ... either from "Early Days" concert in 2005 Gothenburg OR even from "Live After Death" back in 1985 (wasn't on cassette version, but from same show and on extended release). And of course, "Fear of the Dark" live from Rock in Rio. And finally anything from the live concert "En Vivo" which is incredible live video concert! Nice job guys, just found you today when saw my fav Iron Maiden song being reacted to, and just loved her reaction!!!

[@ronditchen6664]

This has got to be the greatest metal songs ever ever when I listen to it it just takes ahold of me and I vision myself somewhere in the middle of an ocean On a schooner battling a sea serpent epic epic song.

[@Beastmetalreview]

Great reaction, Kelli! It is so refreshing to see you get it and feel it. Maiden has soo many great songs. Powerslave and Caught Somewhere In Time are my two favorite albums. My first show ever was Twisted Sister and Iron Maiden on the Powerslave tour in 1985. They fell off after Seventh Son of a Seventh Son in my opinion. They made a comeback several years later with A Brave New World. Please try Deftones: Diamond Eyes or Tesseract: Acceptance.

[@poolieDW]

Janik Gers guitarist from my home town Hartlepool, UK, regularly on the terraces watching Hartlepool United play, cracking fella.

[@captinmorgon3699]

Loved the reaction.Reminds me of me and my wife haha.

[@TheSimonScowl]

'Joy' is the very word I was thinking of when Kel did her review. Loved it.

[@icicledan]

Best Kel reaction...EVER!

[@PMJonte]

Samuel Taylor Coleridge is the author of the poem. He was an opium addict, which makes you wonder whether or not he also wrote the music. AGXer here...reminding you to bang your head. Thanks for another great reaction. I know I am behind on commenting, but I just became a subscriber so I'm getting caught up. Rich...this was the album that took me to Metal as a genre, too. The first song I ever heard off this album was the title track. Then I journeyed on to "Number of the Beast" and the rest. Kel...you are so right in your analysis of Metal. Bands like Maiden and Dream Theater expertly applied solid theory to craft the scores of these songs. I never looked, but I wonder if they have charted any of the music (he muses aloud to himself). I can't imagine they wouldn't take the time to chart everything because it is such complex arranging, particularly this song. The dissident parallel harmonies are the signature Maiden sound. If it wasn't for Maiden, I probably wouldn't have discovered Metallica before they got big. Anyway...where is my Pentatonix reaction? HALLELUJAH kzbin.info/www/bejne/goOzaZdtnc2jpbM

[@michelvisser7051]

this song live you feel the energy from the band and public goosebumps

[@anthonyloftis9975]

I saw them on the Powerslave tour. When they did this Dave Murray was scratching his guitar strings to make the creaking ship sounds. Best part of the show.

[@TheDirtypair]

And then a song came sailing towards her It was a joy she could not believe.

[@frankieshankly5368]

Remember this from when the album was released... Just amazing

[@SuperDoomspoon]

You guys Kick Ass!!!! Rock On 🤘🏻

[@strange0eye]

This is great... so many people that are just coming into and commenting on this genre of music try to dissect the lyrics but don't just listen to the music. You two appreciate the musicianship... the lyrics are to be interpreted on your own.

[@Grummash]

When the quiet section comes in… you know the ship is languishing in the Doldrums… it’s so well written that you don’t need to be told

[@yourdreamswontdie6925]

I'm a massive Maiden fan. First saw them live as a support act for Judas Priest in 79 in the UK . My I suggest you give the Priest a listen.

[@rogeriopenna9014]

specially the older stuff, up to the 80s...

[@screwedagain1]

I was lucky enough to see the Powerslave tour. Freakin' amazing!

[@guitarbyrd3425]

Judas Priest- Beyond The Realms Of Death

[@adamwright942]

Guitar byrd yes!

[@dicksmashmcironcock7362]

and THEN HE DIIIIIED

[@aiden_macleod]

Always does, every time.

[@armandoaraujo6128]

"A Touch of Evil" and "One Shot A Glory", too

[@robzamites3441]

This. Period.