Vocal Coach REACTS - IRON MAIDEN 'Rime Of The Ancient Maiden'

[@matthiashurst]

"The Bohemian Rhapsody of ... metal" 👍 If anything deserves that honor, it is probably a Maiden song 🤟

[@babaoriley1971able]

There are other songs that could deserve that honor. For example, Keeper Of The Seven Keys by Helloween.

[@matthiashurst]

@@babaoriley1971able or the whole Operation Mindcrime album of Queensryche

[@Trygvar13]

A bit if trivia: Bruce Dickinson actually sang Bohemian Rhapsody a few times.

[@matthiashurst]

@@Trygvar13 thanks for the hint. Will try to find it..

[@lkesha82]

And there is a video of Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate and Rob Halford perform together. That's epic

[@ericsherwood7423]

It’s no accident that Iron Maiden, with Bruce, have been killing it for over 40 years. Bruce is an athlete.

[@michaelschenck563]

He must be a remarkable athlete. A fencer and pilot. Amazing.

[@calum.7604]

Whenever I listen to Iron Maiden songs that Paul diano and blaze written I need to watch the live versions with Bruce because Bruce is Iron Maiden no one else sounds right to be honest

[@Wombatmetal]

As a bass player, the stamina of Steve Harris is incredible, he is a bass god. Steve uses some of the heaviest gauge strings on the market, which tune to a high tension and take a lot of strength to play. He really drives this song with his triplets. Just as impressive as Bruce.

[@kieranlillis7121]

Indeed SH is amazing but the whole band are pure class amazing musicians each and every one

[@asddsa-uy9ko]

his secret is the keeping bass volume up and lightly using his plucking finger.

[@francescofinucci]

he's also the main author of their lyrics. If Dickinson is no doubt the most powerful interpreter and frontman, conveying their message, SH is the spirit behind everything.

[@jenbyrne1683]

My English teacher in high school used this when she taught epic poetry. We had to read and interpret the lyrics then we moved on to the actual poem. It helped me understand it so much better

[@kurtsaxton823]

Extremely old Poem.

[@room2180]

Amazing Poem! Your English teacher was on point!

[@room2180]

“He prayeth best, who loveth best All things both great and small; For the dear God who loveth us, He made and loveth all.” ― Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

[@revylokesh1783]

@@kurtsaxton823 225 years. That's not quite "extremely old" just yet. "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is old. "Beowulf" is very old. "The Epic of Gilgamesh", now *that* is extremely old.

[@codysmith8283]

Me and my friend didn't realize the song was based on a poem when we were in high school, we surprised our English teacher when we already knew the poem when he started teaching it. We showed him the song and he was so impressed that he started playing the song in all his classes after they read the poem.

[@mr.e8432]

The song is from the Powerslave album which has an Egyptian theme. The symbols your seeing are just stage art from that album. On the Powerslave tour, the entire stage was one huge Egyptian themed tome. I’ve seen almost every tour since Piece of Mind; Bruce is very high energy live. They always deliver live.

[@philsswweightlossdiary2944]

This was taken from the Somewhere Back in Time tour. It was a 'history' tour that meant only playing songs from 80s albums (most notably Powerslave, Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son). As Powerslave was a song based in Egypt and the album had Egyptian iconography all over it, the eye is just part of the decoration. The song Powerslave mentions the Eye of Horus so I assume that's what it's meant to be.

[@michaelschenck563]

How amazing is it that everyone in the audience knows the lyrics. Iron Maiden has an amazing fanbase.

[@StrawberryLegacy]

I've seen Maiden live twice but I'd pay a thousand bucks just to see this song live once :')

[@edcummings2379]

Saw it live in 89 on the somewhere in time tour from the 2nd row at Providence Civic center it was so hot and crowded I was going to pass out but the fog saved me😅 caught a guitar pick and a drumstick at the end still one of if the best concerts I've ever been too

[@nthemuseurodenon]

This was perhaps the most amazing Maiden song I ever saw live, and I saw it three times on Powerslave's World Slavery Tour. The dry ice was bellowing fog with a huge triangle prop that lowered above the stage and swayed back and forth to the snippets of Coleridge...Bruce nailing every word to the bow of the ship

[@christophersmth07]

I was at this very concert. One of the best shows I have ever been to! The energy from not only the band, but the entire audience was off the charts.

[@deansmith8404]

Just saw them again a few months ago, and yes, Bruce is still running around like a madman. Best front man in the business! UP THE IRONS!

[@mikaeljacobsson1437]

Steve Harris is brilliant when it comes to writing songs

[@michaelreynolds3592]

I was at the '86 Powerslave show in Lakeland, Florida. I was 17. I remember every single moment of that show. Can still feel the power of it. I've played in 100s of shows, and seen 100s of concerts. This is the only one I remember every single second. If that sais anything about a Maiden show.

[@mrcem3783]

Good video Ken. I would like you to analyze Bruce Dickinson singing Tears of the Dragon. The live version.

[@vjimenezgolf]

Their 1985 version is their best live version of this song. I recommend you watch that one. So good.

[@WDC_wolf]

I've been to their shows twice, once during this tour in 2008. Bruce is always amazing and very energetic live. Same for other band members.

[@zella417bcarter9]

Yes 2008 World tour and first time I think that Bruce flew a 757 jet with the Band and crew.

[@zfgdun]

Hell yeah man, Seen em live 5 times with more to come. The best show you'll ever see. Hands down my favorite song by maiden. Hopefully I'll see em do it live one day, it's a bucket list for me

[@SculptyWorks]

The 'eye' you pointed out on stage is an ancient Egyptian symbol. It could be either the Eye of Ra, which in the simplest way to explain it represents power! Or it could be the Eye of Horus, in which case, once again in the simplest way to explain it, is a symbol of protection. Either way, they used it on and off since their album Powerslave which featured Egyptian themes.

[@tomwisniewski8988]

The Eye of Ra is the right eye, the Eye of Horus is the left eye.

[@justafan7472]

Couldn't have put it better myself.

[@zella417bcarter9]

Yes the EYE is def not Illuminate. Good grief! Not something this Band likes LOL

[@stoneoutdooradventures2286]

@@zella417bcarter9 it is illuminati you'll see it everywhere to do with world leader's and money and at bilderberg meeting's UN meetings in the Whitehouse in 10 downing street in EU meetings..do your research.. although I certainly don't think maiden worship this shit.. unlike most rappers popstars and sport's stars... Marilyn Manson tho definitely illuminati..

[@ESUSAMEX]

Bruce has more energy than people in their 20s. He bounced all over the stage when I saw Iron Maiden live. I am going to see them again in October of this year in NYC. I cannot wait!

[@after2am150]

The production is amazing live the storytelling is unmatched in metal

[@bloodysmurf]

Agreed, but check out the live performance of Ayreon "Into the Electric Castle" a few years back... tongue-in-cheek storytelling and top notch metal/prog musicians.

[@randiskye4444]

Saw them in NJ about 10 years ago. He is a kid off his Ritalin onstage the entire show! A nickname of his is something to the effect of the opera singer of metal! He lost almost nothing vocally to the tongue cancer treatment he underwent years ago. He's awesome as is the rest of the band. Thanks for the great r&a!

[@oicram91]

Helo from Brazil!

[@jongoffinet8511]

Saw Iron Maiden live in 1986 Powerslave tour.STILL the best concert I have ever seen. Definitely in their prime.

[@melaniejordan1199]

Sick! Sick! Sick! Everything was perfection. They are seriously the tightest band in music!

[@albertogambardella]

I have seen these guys live since 1985. At this point I think I went to 6 ou 7 gigs. The last one last year! Always amazing!

[@basvanrijn770]

Thanks for another very cool reaction. If you want to be impressed by Bruce's ridiculous vocal chords, I HIGHLY suggest The Talisman (En Vivo) He hits higher and longer extended notes on that song. Spoiler alert: the song is so hard to sing live, that even Bruce doesn't move from the spot

[@purpleir]

I love your Iron Maiden reactions! You truly have the joy of a Maiden fan! 🌷 Bruce is not as active as he was 10 years ago obviously but he still is more active on stage than performers 20 and 30 years younger than him. The energy in their shows is always amazing!

[@JeffAlkire35]

Check out Maiden's live version of the song "Book of Souls" from their Live Chapter. Bruce is epic!

[@fretbuzzly]

Top 5 of Maiden songs for me. But this is more than a song, this is an experience.

[@darrelllloyd4237]

I saw them at the Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa October 15th 2022 and they are still AMAZING!!!

[@paulbyrne7617]

You need to do another month of metal, some more Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Dio would be some suggestions. Another a bit less metal but with a great vocalist is Steelheart.

[@PNWGuitar]

Bruce does infact run around the whole show live, costume changes and working the crowd. Also the whole band is into ancient themes which is why they have runes and hieroglyphics all over the place

[@MrKawika64]

Have seen Maiden since '83...and yes, he is like this live!

[@shoanajames2169]

Thank you for doing this song. You should watch Bruce singing Tears of the Dragon with Tribuzy live. Really get to hear his vocals

[@c32load]

I got to fulfill a bucket item list of mine and saw Maiden play live in Greensboro, N.C. in October, 2022. I took my fiancé who is a fan of classic rock not a fan of rock to this level. She LOVED it and it was all she talked about weeks after the show. As much as she enjoyed the show she really got into the music. The whole band is amazing and I love how they look like they really love each other after sooo many years playing together. Yes, there has been rift over the years but overall they really care about each other and really seem to love playing together. I can't wait to see them again!

[@ryant3600]

Seen Maiden quite a few times over the decades And Bruce really started to get more theatrical in the past 20 years for sure. I mean used masks and some slight changes, but really started to do it w/ the Dance of Death tour and onward I noticed. Which is fine for me, I dig it. It helps tell the story.. I saw this tour that your watching here w/ my wife. It was epic. As for the eye of Horus actually.. It stems back to their Powerslave album and tour which was the Live after Death tour. And the song Powerslave itself is about Horus . This stage set up, is a "throw back" to the Live after Death tour. Maiden will do a tour after a new album and then between albums they'll do a "throw back" tour. Sometimes its just songs from the first 4 albums, this one which was a throw back to the 80's albums and their massive Powerslave tour, which is why the stage has all the Egyptian stuff on it.

[@kurtsaxton823]

I saw them on the Live After Death tour at the Long Beach Arena, still to this day one of the best shows I've ever seen. And I've been to over 1000 shows of every genre.

[@ryant3600]

@@kurtsaxton823 yeah I've been to a lot of live shows too and Maiden is always is at the top of my list, only problem is deciding which Maiden show was the best.. \m/

[@metted2745]

Seen them twice. Entire band is phenomenal! Bruce is energetic throughout.

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Yes. I started going to their shows in the mid 80's and every show, every tour, is the same effort that you've seen on these videos so far. This sustained effort for decades is impressive and so much fun.

[@kinzei1971]

Seen them multiple time. Bruce is true to form.

[@garygreer9555]

My favorite part is watching Ken's looks of amusement, astonishment, and sheer awe at what Bruce is doing. There is a reason that Maiden still has fans after over 40 years in the business. Incredible musicians

[@klaussaalfeld5547]

"Rime Of The Ancient Maiden" 🤣 Nice headline

[@michelvisser3811]

Best live band ever and we are not fans we are part of the Maiden family

[@daniellemarro]

I’ve seen Iron Maiden 5 times. Bruce is FULL of energy 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

Bruce has been doing Fencing since his 20s, which has given him great endurance. (In fact, he was asked to join the British Fencing Team, but couldn't due to his touring schedule.)

[@antivanti]

I think he also played a bunch of football (soccer) which is basically 90 minutes of constant running

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

@@antivanti Isn't soccer Steve's thing?

[@richardbeaune9158]

and he pilots the plane!!

[@evaetterer6000]

Iron Maiden is a realy great band and i love this song ! Bruce is a very amazing singer, his voice is realy amazing good ! Greatings from germany ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@vagpap85]

eye of osiris on the stage is part of the Powerslave album which this song belong to.This tour was more or less about the Powerslave album

[@JB-xh5mc]

Eye of Horus. It's a theme from their Powerslave album.

[@robbycassidy4240]

I'm at that show, The Meadowlands in Jersey 2008. Flew from Indiana.

[@azja6666]

Hey Ken, please react to Ronnie James Dio. It's the time. Any song, he was amazing, one od the best singers od all time.

[@jimz6850]

Best part with seeing this live [i was there in NJ in 2008 and original set back in 1988] was us older people reliving our youths and kids our age back than rocking out!

[@rogeroconnell7691]

This song is a curiosity in terms of thier body of work. The symbology is a treat if you search online.

[@claytargets]

Saw tours going back to the 80s, best live recorded audio is on the Live After Death tour.

[@grahamwright5]

It's a couple of hours of non stop movement from all the band in my opinion the best live band ever

[@stevenbolstridge596]

Rime of the Ancient Mariner is from the album Powerslave which has Egyptian album art.

[@Firemedic361]

I saw numerous shows of each of their first six world tours. Bruce is a machine, in constant motion for the entire up to 2 and a half hour show.

[@ametralha]

I’m new here. From Portugal. The 1st time I saw Maiden was in the 80s. Saw them about 5 or 6 times. Planning to see much more. Love them❤

[@Cory_Dora]

I am 51 and have been a fan of Iron Maiden since my high school days. I finally got to see them live for their new albums and it was amazing! Yes it is true. Costume changes, Eddie is part of the show, and they end on Aces High with a plane prop! Awesome show!

[@UHDStudio]

Have seen them 3 times....He's running around for the entire show 2+hr 😀

[@jessluxsozzy]

The last time I saw them in 2019 Bruce was all over the stage. I have my tickets for October 2024 so I will update.

[@MrPicken44]

Good old Bruce man is a machine still sing like that after beating throat cancer back in 2014 properly inspirational.

[@Fuucy]

They were on of the best shows I have ever been to.

[@mr.imarealsuperhero4201]

Pure professionalism \m/

[@LionMetalMusic-videochannel]

saw them with Bruce in 2001 in Slovakia, they literally stops the rain falls down for 2 hours, crazy performance !

[@jamesmurray3889]

the greatest song ever written.

[@AlexBarregon]

Watching videos is like watching someone eating your favourite meal where all you can do is watch! Go see them you are missing out if don’t 🤘🎸🎸

[@cuziambatman..8177]

New Sub frm Namchi SIKKIM INDIA 🇮🇳 in the name of MAIDEN.. UP THE IRONS..🤘🤘🤘

[@osgeld]

don't worry about responding that much, a thumbs up makes me smile. I got to seem them once several years ago, and yea Bruce is hyper to put on a show

[@MsGeoffh]

I've seen the #Irons hundred of times! will be seeing them soon World Tour starts next month in the UK.

[@stefanstock953]

Greetings and Love from Köln/Cologne, Germany. The Wadjet (or Ujat, meaning “Whole One”) is a powerful symbol of protection in ancient Egypt also known as the “Eye of Horus” and the “all seeing eye”. The symbol was frequently used in jewellery made of gold, silver, lapis, wood, porcelain, and carnelian, to ensure the safety and health of the bearer and provide wisdom and prosperity. However, it was also known as the “Eye of Ra”, a powerful destructive force linked with the fierce heat of the sun which was described as the “Daughter of Ra“. The “eye” was personified as the goddess Wadjet and associated with a number of other gods and goddesses (notably Hathor, Bast, Sekhmet, Tefnut, Nekhbet and Mut

[@matthewbrowning7822]

"Vocal chords of titanium" 🤣🤣 he definitely has those since he's spent 40yrs running around stages

[@patricktoward3655]

Yes true to form. Guys a legend

[@vanessap7656]

2022 Maiden tour starts in May if the world allows. I got my tickets for California. Looking forward to it. Up The Irons!

[@warre1]

I love those sounds of the wooden ship in the slow part.

[@jorgepla9577]

18:23. The kids are younger that the song. Maiden is really a timeless artist. Up the Irons!!!

[@TheSinfulOath]

Came back to this one... So nice to see you really enjoying the song (you do that each time you listen). :)

[@MsGeoffh]

World tour starts next week at Donnington (UK) I will be there!!

[@dariendudley941]

I saw iron maiden -coney hatch concert in MONTRÉAL CANADA @ MONTREAL FORUM

[@allanhegney3835]

The Somewhere Back in Time Tour has songs from the albums Powerslave & Somewhere in Time albums & the cover art for the Powerslave album the song is from is Pharaonic themed. The set has hyroglyphs also & then the back canves looks like the bowels of a sailing ship for the song. The song is based on the poem of the same name by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

[@lunchboxtoothpick3775]

The power slave album was Egypt themed for the art so that's with the symbol

[@anthalas1]

Saw Maiden 9 times firt time was in 1984 for Powersalve , and yes live show are crazy LOVE Bruce

[@injairgun]

Thanks for the reactions I subbed! From Ontario Canada!

[@christinehooper6488]

Have seen Iron Maiden 4 times. First time was 1982. Best performers ever

[@gabrielmonteirogadelha2134]

the eye you asked about is "the eye of horus", about the theme song (and album name) "Powerslave"

[@metalmark1214]

Good you got around to this one. Been listening to Maiden since 1983. Brought this song into British Literature class in HS and played it since we were reading it for class.

[@Gibbetoo]

first ever metal band i remember hearing, reason why i play guitar.

[@nicolasdaire3114]

The eye of Ra is attached to the album’s title, power of slave, a lot of egyptians draws on,the rime of the ancient mariner is one of the song of this album

[@shawnc666]

I've seen Iron Maiden a half dozen times "OR" more..... I saw two shows of this particular tour, same venue, 2 nights back to back. First night/ 26th row Orchestra, second night FIRST ROW ORCHESTRA.... By this time I had been a Maiden fan for over 20 years. I missed the ORIGINAL WORLD SLAVERY TOUR....I think it was '86.... For reasons we won't share on open social media..... And, one of my favorite Maiden songs is Rime of the Ancient Mariner..... I actually got emotional when it played and I was first row...... Not only is Bruce Dickenson second to none as a front man, we HAVE to give props to the rest of the band, whom I've known all along... Not on a personal level, but, on a magical, musical tour/extravaganza!!! The video is great, but to see them "LIVE".......words, nor video can describe...... Thanks for this!!!!!

[@randalladams7692]

There been doing this for at least 40 years wow still kicking ass

[@emilolsen5120]

The eye of Ra is because this is off the Powerslave concept album which is inspired by ancient Egypt among other things

[@MsGeoffh]

Clue Small island North of France...as the band is apart from their latest acquisition Jens (german) added a bit more energy (as if they needed more) but there you have it always add on never substract.

[@andyalonso2848]

je les ai vus en 2005 au parc des princes a paris ! Magique

[@trias418]

God I love your nerdy vocal appreciation at 15:52. Would never understand how different vocal enunciation is so tricky

[@gregvergara7596]

I've seen Maiden three times, back in the day when they were in their prime. Front row and third row for two of those shows. Hands down the best and most elaborate stage setups and pyrotechnics of any band I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot. The giant Eddie's were always a sight to behold. As for the Eye of Ra, I don't think it has anything to do with the Illuminati, it's a throwback to their Powerslave album, which used Egyptian themed artwork, and the title track was also in that vein. Thanks for the awesome reaction bro, always love your analysis!

[@brianelkins8604]

Hell yeah it's true to form. Bruce is one of the greatest showmen of all time.

[@MsGeoffh]

All done with subscription and all alerts. keep it going with more #Maiden of course.

[@mickluchsinger486]

I got three cracked ribs being pushed against the fence in front of the stage back in 87. Maiden was so good I didn't even notice until after the concert. Best live band (in my opinion) ever.

[@markparkin5372]

I've seen them 7 times, my first time being in 2006 and Bruce is always energetic like this. Its very difficult to get a good picture of him because he's rarely stood in one spot but a few blurry pictures are well worth it when you get to see iron maiden on stage. Looking forward to seeing them at some point in the future for concert number 8. My daughter is 9 years old and wants to see them

[@Sigma1_969]

This song is off the Powerslave album. This is not the concert in regards to the album. The Powerslave tour was named ..The World Slavery Tour.. this tour is 2002 New Jersey. This tour incorporates several different album tours. The symbol you refer too is indeed The Eye of Horus.

[@kjvail]

I've seen Maiden I only once sadly. It was definitely awesome. Bruce is one of the greatest frontmen in all of rock.