Classical Composer Reacts to The Clansman (IRON MAIDEN) | The Daily Doug (Episode 575)

#ironmaiden #theclansman #metalmonday
In this episode of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to Iron Maiden for a Maiden-Monday with their song The Clansman. This is a Blaze-era song, but this live version from Rock in Rio (2001) was specifically requested. I think I enjoy the band's 'story songs' the best...and this one ranks highly for me. I hope you enjoy!
Reference Video: • Iron Maiden - The Clan...
Daily Doug Merch: www.bonfire.co...
Catch up on my full album reactions at my Patreon!
JOIN THE NEW EXCLUSIVE DAILY DOUG COMMUNITY!
Patreon: / doughelvering
Instagram: / doug.helvering
Facebook: / helvering
Twitter: / helvering
Vimeo: vimeo.com/user...
The Daily Doug Directory: docs.google.co...

[@joshmeads]

When the Wild Wind Blows is a must listen. It's one of Maiden's most progressive songs. The live version off of En Vivo is fantastic!

[@scottblankenship650]

Yes, that should be the next Maiden Monday!

[@cr1s1s0ff41th]

i agree, wonderful song

[@stephenbryan219]

Progressive? I always thought it sounded like it came straight from a stage musical.

[@firestorm755]

Def should be a Doug review on wild wind!!

[@derekghee5158]

I've been saying this for months! Along with The Talisman.

[@jeffbrinkman2218]

One of their best live songs ever! The crowd goes crazy with the words “ Freedom”.

[@ericsyre9418]

It should be "The illusion of freedom" that they sing because that's what we all live with.

[@mindtraveller100]

@@ericsyre9418 Freedom is not an illusion, it´s an ideal...

[@francoisjus]

Sorry to disappoint but Bruce's vox had to be duplicate and then overdubbed because of lack of reaction from the crowd. Steve Harris gotcha! And in the SoTC, Bruce ascending on the cross was not shown because of poor visual of the whole.

[@-RJ-hw6qq]

I was there with my parents and I was only 10. More than 200.000 people and an incredible atmosphere 🥲 Still my favorite band ❤

[@PayAttEx]

So you've been to one of the greatest concerts of human history. I'm glad for you man! :)

[@firestorm755]

I'm nearly 60 now and have followed maiden for over 40 years. No other band gets my pulse racing and gives me goosebumps like seeing these guys live. Can't wait till July to see them again in London.

[@mindtraveller100]

I´m a little over 40, and Brave New World was the first album that i bought, 23 years ago. I still love it just as much as in the first day. Sadly, i never saw Iron Maiden live...

[@markfoale7315]

30 years for me and I too cannot wait to see them live again this summer in London

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

Almost 40 years for me. "Live after death" was my first LP experience, and I am an admiring listener still today.

[@p_mouse8676]

You know what I find insane? They are still jumping on stage! Omg, that is absolutely top sport! Crazy.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

55 here, and they remain part of my Rock Holy Trinity along with Led Zep and Pink Floyd

[@NBLP7001]

When I saw them in 2019 when he introduced this song, Bruce said, "I want to emphasize this is The Clansman with a 'C'.

[@mattsullivan7363]

So, when did they change it?

[@1982jeepcj8]

When professional victims found that they have something to make something out of nothing

[@meanrog20]

Yea they got some static from a certain crowd at one point.

[@bobthebear1246]

I mean it's good that they're being sensitive to people's feelings and reassuring them that the song is not about the KKK. Of course, with Iron Maiden, it could never be that. Iron Maiden is good people, besides being one of the greatest musical bands of all-time.

[@fillerbunny]

This clarification, of course, is only needed in the States. In Europe the first clan people learn about is probably Clan McDuck.

[@williamosborne6866]

Bruce's vocals need no introduction, but it's not often that Adrian, Dave, And Janick each get a solo. Steve's bass work is impressive and Nico is just being Nico (always on point, and have a great time in the process). This is the first time I've heard this version and it surely won't be my last. Thanks Doug (and your subscribers who recommended this).

[@remcovandenheuvel1315]

SO this song comes from the Rock in Rio live Album/DVD. the DVD never got a remaster but the the Live CD did. it was rereleased in 2015 with in my ears a better overall mix. i can highly recommend the live double CD. it was the first live Maiden i bought. i was amazed by it. when i first bought it, and i had to buy the remaster version as well as my old double cd had scratches on it so it had a few ticks.

[@Matakoshi]

This is, in my humble opinion, Maiden's best live album. I have never had a sense I've missed out quite so much as when I watched the DVD, and regardless of how many times I have seen Maiden (I think I'm at 17 times now, I lost count), I still wish I could have been there. I highly recommend listening to the whole album, or watching the whole DVD if you have time. It really is an excellent performance from beginning to end.

[@remcovandenheuvel1315]

@@Matakoshi i Agree. to me its often a toss up on Rock in Rio 2001 or Beast over Hammersmith as best double cd albums. thats why i say its a pitty/shame that the DVD never got a remaster. its outdated for me.

[@RushAss]

I saw them on this tour and Holy Hell did this song hit HARD

[@antoniocarlin5026]

Me too! With Queensryche and Halford!

[@RushAss]

@@antoniocarlin5026 Indeed that was the tour!

[@Maideneer]

Next Maiden song reviewed has to be The Legacy. Totally offbeat, different from the usual and with tons of changes to fill your bucket. Total gem.

[@Miwna]

The whole A Matter of Life and Death is incredible. It's still one of my favourite metal albums of all time.

[@Gizzard666]

Yes .Brighter than a thousand suns would be another great one to do Doug

[@Magnum-Farce]

@@Gizzard666 That's Killing Joke. 86

[@AdhamMGhaly]

Probably Maiden's most underrated song ever.

[@olavjorvik94]

YES!!

[@childofatom95]

It's been 22 years since this live version and I still get shivers down my spine each and every time the first chorus hits.

[@bobthebear1246]

One of the all-time greatest Iron Maiden songs; Top 10, easily. On a lesser note this song to me is vindication for the much-maligned Blaze Bayley as the great singer he was with the band. On a greater note, this song is pure progressive and symphonic Metal at its finest. Besides being one of the greatest bassists ever, Steve Harris is such a songwriting genius and of course the very heart and soul of this legendary band. Iron Maiden was his baby from the beginning and he went through so many people just to fulfill his amazing vision for the band. I think he succeeded even beyond his wildest dreams. I know the RRHOF is an absolute joke but there is still no reason why Iron Maiden should not be inducted. Judas Priest finally got inducted last year. Now it's Iron Maiden 's turn. They deserve it no less than Priest did. 🤘🏻 Up The Irons!!!! 🤘🏻

[@Aurainmaker]

Blaze Bayley had the impossible job of following Bruce Dickinson and the band did him no favours by refusing to downtune to accomodate his lower register. He's a very talented musician and his own solo stuff is great. How many people would ever have the balls to step into Bruce's shoes?

[@derFuchsi]

Always amazing seeing Bruce running and jumping around the stage while still singing XD

[@antoniocarlin5026]

I saw them on the 98 Tour with Blaze!! Great Song...and I saw them on this Tour in México City! "Futureal", "Sign of the Cross" are two awesome songs from the Blaze era to Bruce sings live!! ❤

[@wiliamchaves514]

The iron maiden's best concert ever Live in rock in Rio !!!! One of the last concerts without holding a cellphone!!!! ,🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@mistxfusion]

This is the best performance of the song and still gets played today, I heard it live last year in Germany and expect to hear it again in Scotland this year

[@MrLA666]

I first heard it with Blaze on the VXI tour back in 1998! Then in this concert back in 2001, as I was ata RIR, then on the 3 legs of Legacy of the Beast! A great song live!

[@CoffeeMatt10]

This year’s tour is a new tour, they will be playing mostly Senjutsu and Somewhere In Time tracks, so maybe they’ll play Death Of The Celts, but don’t expect them to play The Clansman on this tour.

[@mistxfusion]

@@CoffeeMatt10 I think they might just because I’ll be seeing them in Scotland and the song is about Scotland. I was surprised to hear it in Germany last year but certainly wasn’t disappointed

[@Maidenrules29]

This is probably the greatest live Iron Maiden performance ever. Seriously.

[@alexgasparini4548]

Rock in Rio is their peak live performance imho, even if I like them more on their 80's era. But on this live everything was on point, especially Dave Murray, during the late 80s and 90s era he really stepped up, and created some insanely good solos. Bruce voice was also more phenomenal than usual in this show. Overall everyone was on point that night. Only downside is Adrian didn't get many songs to shine cause they still didn't completely figured out how to use 3 guitarists on the songs he didn't recorded.

[@justahusk8151]

I agree. Another good one to check out is The Talisman from En Vivo.

[@Maidenrules29]

@@justahusk8151 My second fave is Rime from flight 666

[@hawaii2k]

Their song Red and the Black has some of the most beautiful guitar melodies I've heard.

[@TheReeveOfMontClare]

This is without a doubt one of the best live recordings of music i history.

[@azzajames7661]

The scottish are British, too, so I think you mean the English! Also, the union between England and scotland was done on 30 April 1707, so when the usa got independence from Great Britain, that means England, scotland, and wales😜

[@mooman9087]

Scotland is Scotland brother, not England (the tyrants in this particular situation) or Wales. Get a grip man. The past is ugly, don't try to make it otherwise.

[@azzajames7661]

​@@mooman9087 and scotland are part of that history, too😉

[@josecolonguadarrama5463]

Doug, I love your reactions. I love the fact that an expert does the reactions, making it an education video lol. If you get the chance listen to Blaze version. Much respect. Thank you sir.

[@caperbye474]

Finally someone has done a reaction to this amazing song. Thank you Doug

[@Starman_67]

Long, long, long-time Maiden fan, but not heard this version. Thanks Doug. And thank you to the dude who requested it. Love this version much. Bought moisture to the eyes. Up The Irons Now and forever 🤘😎🤘

[@paezki]

Best live concert ever recorded. Maiden primetime for me! Up The Irons

[@IRONIVAN89]

I don't like sound of drums. Sometimes it's sound to high

[@Woom88]

Please please do “Afraid to shoot strangers” Written in 3 different keys and 3 different tempos including Great Melodies! Brilliant songs like clansman look like Britney Spears compared to Afraid to shoot strangers! Keep up the good work!

[@Woom88]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpScmoyQmdiNg68

[@porfiriodev]

Great video Doug. This is really my favorite song of my favorite show ever, that happened in my favorite city, which is the city that I was born in, and that happened in the year that I was born! This one really touches my soul, UP THE IRONS!

[@MrLA666]

I first heard it live with Blaze on the VXI tour back in 1998! Then in this concert back in 2001, as I was at RIR, then on the 3 legs of Legacy of the Beast! A great song live!

[@luisfernandosuarezamders6703]

Hi there! Still waiting for Losfer Words on upcoming Maiden Monday... TY for being there. CHEERS!!!

[@Tedac69]

Thank you so much Doug! This was the song I’d asked you to review and hoped you’d cover so delighted someone else also had the same idea! Love this version, quality is amazing, performance with the crowd incredible and wonderful to get your insight into it ❤

[@80085word69]

After I saw them play this and Sign of the Cross live in 2019 I had a new found appreciation for the Blaze albums

[@drewbuckley8139]

Another wonderful Maiden Monday! Doug I can’t catch all your videos but I never miss the ones you do on Maiden. Always love your input, i enjoy your videos where you give a peak behind the curtains on what makes each song. So many other reviewers just nod their head and say wow, but with you I get to learn something every time I watch. Great video as always.

[@vaheica]

Love the Steve used an acoustic bass guitar on parts of this song. Saw then play this on tour in 2003. Loved the backdrop behind Nico of Eddie with a claymore!!

[@TailgunnerATC]

I saw this in 2019 in Buffalo it was incredible. Wasnt expecting to see them play anything from thw Blaze era and i got Sign of the Cross too

[@SylviusTheMad]

I'm a big fan of the two Blaze albums, and songs like this are why.

[@revylokesh1783]

There's a few excellent songs on those 2 albums indeed.

[@BanjoSick]

Edge of Darkness

[@Relyx]

Sign of the Cross is of course up there too

[@alexjohnston8889]

Fortunes of war and rwo worlds collide are some of my favourite Maiden songs.

[@LudusAurea]

Both versions are amazing. I wish there was a studio version with Bruce but the Rock in Rio recording is so high quality it’s fine.

[@Frodli89]

Thanks for this reaction, I really like this song. I had also an opportunity to see it performed live by Blaze Bayley on his band show. Both versions are great. Rock in Rio was probably the first metal concert I saw in my life and will always have a special place in my heart.

Can't believe it's been 22 years since this show, first time I saw Maiden live. Amazing concert.

[@IggyBing]

This song and that live show leaves no doubt how important Bruce is to Maiden. You need to have heard and have lived with the Blaze version for several years... then to hear that epic chorus. Just amazing.

[@petkucius]

Hello there, this song is by far one of my favourites, alongside the Sign of the cross, both of which I was able to hear live on their last tour. Just epic. My voice was dead after it, I sang it all. Cheers.

[@HotQahwe]

Thanks for doing such awesome videos on Maiden, Doug. Growing up, I had Rock in Rio on dvd and CD and the two discs on the dvd were both pictures of all those 250,000 people that were in attendance there. Great performance. Since you cover the end of Bruce's hiatus, it would be really neat to see you cover some of Raising Hell performance , his last show before departing for so many years and entering into the Blaze era... Man , seeing this reminds of all those times I've seen them live, and the crowd performance here in Rio must have been a religious experience for some! Everyone chanting....what a wild show!

[@darklordneo]

maiden never cease to amaze since seeing them prior to their 1st ever tour after a night at air cadets @ 16 yrs old

[@darklordneo]

went from cadets to local concert hall ( formerly Queensway hall dunstable england ) now an asda just as they stated with notb

[@89801wink]

Short 9 minutes. I have watched many of your reactions, but don't remember you doing Iron Maiden "Paschendale" Live. Amazing seeing it live in person.

[@haydenarlington8256]

I played my acoustic bass(the same one Steve plays live currently, not in this concert)along with you Doug. I absolutely love this one. One of Maiden’s very underrated tracks.

[@ricknesar1627]

I love you Doug! You at 9.07 is what it´s all about being a Maiden fan.! It made me so happy!

[@Feercholain]

The best version of this song by far, it's just epic!

[@martinarscott3524]

Totally, my favourite of all their performances, Bruce's fitness level to do Cossack dancing half way through a song is just astonishing!

[@Feercholain]

@@martinarscott3524 that must be one of the highlights of that gig, it's just a blast to see haha

[@algatica]

Cómo estais amigos. Beautyfull song from blaze. Talking abaut british and others countrys. Awasomes reactions. Love, from Argentina.

[@iainwhite3476]

I first heard this on the virtual XI tour in Malta with blaze. This song stood out a mile from the other material. Great times watching maiden in the Mediterranean sun with several cold beers

[@piotrkuras9792]

Album version. Hell yeah!

[@conallmclaughlin4545]

You know what's brilliant.. Going back to your first maiden reaction before you knew what was going on.. You got the hooked... That's the maiden for ya!

[@ianchambers37]

Such an awesome rendition of this song. Amazing crowd. 👏

[@kabum33]

I was there at Rock in Rio 2001.Nice day and good Iron Maiden"s setlist.

[@LaciKEchannel]

Great video as usual. One of the best band performances (in my opinion). 250 000 fans. Awesome show. I recommended seeing the full show. Greetings from Slovakia.

[@azzajames7661]

The BEST (live;) BAND in the f'king world😜 Up the mighty Irons!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@garytallentire8746]

Just got back from a trip to Edinburgh. London lad. This reaction was so amazing. They bring so much feeling and emotion to the songs they play. Always on a different level. Superb Doug

[@chaosapiant]

I love the part towards the end of the song where it breaks into this almost Wasted Years-esque melody while Freedoming.

[@DavorKrsticevic]

I was 16 when ‘Brave New World’ tour was happening. I went to my first bigger concert and it was for my favourite band. Having Dickinson back at this tour was also a blast. I still vividly remember the moment sitting on my best friend shoulders and screaming ‘Freeeeeedooooom’. One of the best moments of my life for sure. Up the Irons

[@Mordark]

Sign of the cross is another song that you should listen to in its live form from this concert. Again its a blaze bailey error song that they played at rock in rio where they just took the song to another level

[@myHVAClife]

It was not on the set list when I saw them last October, but was in Charlotte 2019, recorded it and still watch from time to time. Great song live, and here in NC Bruce had to explain that it was spelled with a C!

[@460style]

Doug we need this more now than ever... FREEDOM.. FREEDOM... FREEDOM !!!!!

One of Maiden's best work. I've seen it live and is a epic song.

[@murilocarvalho2903]

I was at this show. Rock in Rio III, Rio de Janeiro 19 january 2001.

[@GabrielPiazentin]

I love the recording from 2001's Rock in Rio, Masterpiece back to back, huge performance

[@martijn7416]

Ty mike ❤ this is wonderful

[@mikenastasi8927]

Yes, very Celtic and Nicko is always smiling and having a good time.

[@rickymitchell3162]

I was at download last year and they played this and the whole 100,000 plus crowd erupted when they dropped this gem, was amazing

[@ssejr01]

Love the Maiden Mondays!

[@lwm07]

I was there, few meters from the stage. Best show of my life!

[@UrbanSkyProject]

This brings back memories of watching this on dvd when I was a teenager. If you like the celtic feel get yourself into the band Big Country. Check out the song "the seer" has kate bush on backing vocals to boot!

[@baconair]

You should do something by Ghost. They're really big, and quite interesting, musically. I suggest Spillways, Cirice, Mary on a Cross, I Am, Darkness at the Heart of my Love, Life Eternal. There are many more, but that's a start. 😊

[@adrianturley4573]

Finally I’ve been waiting for this reaction

[@fatumpche]

Thanks, Doug. Up the Irons!

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

Blaze is vastly underrated. Sure, his time in Maiden had its flaws (though I do love the albums, but his live performances were rather disappointing). However, prior to Maiden he was AMAZING in Wolfsbane, and his solo albums just rock so hard. He has also collaborated with many people, for instance with Thomas Zwijsen in an acoustic project or two. I've listened to all his releases (including live albums in Wolfsbane and solo) and I must say it is a big mistake to judge Blaze only by his time in Maiden. That being said, Bruce nailed this song, of course.

[@drivers99]

I’ll check them out! I only knew him from Iron Maiden which I enjoyed

[@mattcyrano]

@@drivers99 Hi, Blaze solo is cool too (not everything though) i highly recommand Promise and terror, written when he lost his wife, therefore intense

[@mattcyrano]

@a carbon based lifeform the problem with Blaze live, is that Maiden didn' t tuned down to fit his range to not alter the songs, which lead Blaze to struggle too high for his tessiture

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

@@mattcyrano absolutely. Whenever he's singing Maiden songs with his solo band, he does it in a lower scale.

[@stevehartke]

I try, but I just can’t get into the two Blaze albums. His vocals are fine, but the material is uninspired, and Steve Harris had free reign to write bloated, boring songs... Just my opinion, Up The Irons...

[@Kawabongahlive]

While I like the RiR version I don't think I ever heard you analyzing a Blaze song sung by Blaze so it would be cool for you to give us your opinion on him sometime :) Love your channel

[@CarlosRCSouza]

Thank you to bring back this to my memory! I was there, magical moment!

[@megaherd619]

When I saw them in 2019 he introduced the song by stating "For any Americans out here tonight filming this for KZbin, it's The Clansman with a 'c', not a 'k'". He then picked up a broad sword that he was using as a prop and yelled "Scream for me Toronto or I'll cut your balls off" !!!

[@Nitermare]

I luv how much it always looks like you're having a great time when you listen to Maiden

[@keanumunteanu]

Great song, great reaction! Every time i see a reaction to iron maiden it makes my day. Thank you Doug!

[@TinnyDee]

I just have to say I appreciate you sharing your unique and full analysis and appreciation of music. Musically,lyrically, culturally....

[@Perhotep]

A lovely suggestion and a lovely reaction! ⬆️ Fe

[@affonso.saldanha]

Iron Maiden is perfect in live performance!! I love these sirs!!!

[@LuisGarcia-ee2tr]

This is the best performance of the song with Bruce singing, without a doubt. Brilliant epic tune. I saw this tremendous tune played live on the "Virtual XI tour" with Bayley. Big difference in favor of Bruce.

[@faandangos95]

That's one of my favorites!

[@peterpan9988]

Thanks for choosing this performance of "The Clansman". It is unsurpassed yet.

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

Freedom. Such an important word and meaning behind it. In these days, a very topical thing to sing about, as it was 25 years ago when Steve composed this. A very fine live song, get´s you pumped up every single time. No wonder why Blaze (speedy recovery) has it in his solo setlist too.

[@Rautaneito69]

You know its a good song when Doug fires up the air drumming! Hell yeah brother!

[@ghanddrum1]

remember tomorrow live in ullevi sweden is fantastic song also you can really hear the other side of bruce's voice

[@joebarrera9741]

Love this can't go wrong with MAID3N

[@RodGrom]

Hi Doug, you should react to a song called reach out by iron maiden, it’s a little different, because it’s Adrian Smith on vocals, and it’s a more Rock’n’Roll tune!!!

[@paulohtobias]

At 4:30 Bruce is clearly off tempo and is singing ahead of the rest of the band. Coincidentally (or not?) I saw Iron Maiden at Rock in Rio last year and Bruce did the exact same thing on this very same sentence. I recorded 50 seconds of this song and it just happened to contain this part and I even comment on it. Now I'm wondering if he does this every time hahaha

[@ilredeldeserto]

best maiden song! Doug is almost part of Iron Maiden fan family!

[@newgunguy4176]

SKY OVERTURE by Uli Jon Roth!!!!!🎸

[@egrsok9388]

Now, on to Death of the Celts!

[@ricknesar1627]

I´ve been in on the Maiden journey since the beginning and IMO, The Clansman is their sescond best song.

[@davidwatkinson1408]

As far as I know you haven't got to The Legacy, Isle Of Avalon, The Talisman, or When The Wild Wind Blows yet..... you will not be disappointed, they are brilliant.

[@rsacramento1977]

I was there, rock in rio !

[@monotonebooster3229]

Great song! Great reaction! Thanks Doug!!

[@tonywlaschin7842]

Up the irons Doug

[@moonbananababy6870]

Cheers Doug great review again

[@dieselbourbon3728]

Saw them 4 times in the 80s. The Beast on Tour World Piece Tour World Slavery Tour Somewhere on Tour Best live band ever.

[@Tip-Of-TheSword]

Omg yes... You should do a video for sign of the cross from the same show, think you would love it

[@metalmark1214]

A prog Maiden song. Check out a metal Maiden song - Brighter Than a Thousand Suns.

[@MigMart75]

That picking of RiR is the best choice. It was a top performance of this song. Back in time... I did more than 400 kms to see this "reunion" tour here in Portugal. I did also saw this song live in the time of Blaze. One of the big issues of Blaze was also live performance... Because unlike Bruce, Blaze was the type of the frontman that actually was always hiding behind the band... Totally the opposite from Bruce. But, he was a not bad singer, actually was because of Blaze that Maiden changed and used "new colors" in the songwriting. Blaze tone was more low and deep, that's why you notice that keep going down in the tone during the music. Maiden did great songs also during Blaze era! Anyway... Happy that Bruce and Adrian got back 😂