The Prisoner - Iron Maiden FULL Guitar Cover

Full guitar cover of The Prisoner from Iron Maiden's 1982 album The Number of the Beast.
Guitars:
Gibson SG Standard
Fender American Deluxe Fat Strat
Plugin: Bias FX 2
Soundcard: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
DAW: Reaper Audio

[@bourbonbuddy1]

I think you are, by far, the best cover guitarist I’ve ever seen. Fabulous

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Immense gratitude for your encouragement!! ☺️

[@hktr01]

Yep, great skills AND connaisseur of all things Adrian & Dave's!

[@juanneman]

He covers flawlessly BOTH guitarists with the exact feeling, exactly the way they play it, simply incredible.

[@makytrakys]

Yes he probably is!! So damm good!

[@cristobalmarincarras]

I agree with that

[@hktr01]

Adrian's & Dave's genius on display! 👌🏽

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Ah man, there are so many cool things to be learned from these classics. It really is genius song crafting!

[@joshl.8950]

Dave Murray

[@davov3214]

Bruce came up with the drum intro....one of the best maiden intros of all time!

[@ramsfan1st43]

really? Didn't know that

[@CharliesMaidenCovers]

i love how accurate your playing is

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

1000 thanks! Seriously 🙇‍♂️🙏🤘

[@megaBredman]

Great man!! i love adrian solo, amazin solo!!

[@kiwisamurai69]

Wow what a way to start my day! Coffee and watching you cover another classic Maiden song. Your tone is always perfect.

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Coffee and a new video is how I like to start my day too! Thank you so much for making me a part of yours!! 🤘🤘

[@ExcuseMePhoney]

JESUS, this is not only PERFECT, the guitar sounded even more vibrant and liberated than in the original!!!!!!! This has been my favorite Iron Maiden song since I heard it (maybe almost tied with "The Clansman" currently) and like "The Clansman", this is one of Iron Maiden's MOST IMPORTANT SONGS. It was also great you got scenes from the the show that inspired it (most of the episodes are available for free on you tube!) And NEVER has this song and Patrick McGoohan's creation been as CRUCIAL to all of us as it is right now. UP THE IRONS FROM THE VILLAGE

[@arthurhouston5939]

Keep coming back to enjoy this…

[@bengoshi4]

Fenomeno !!!

[@davidredmond292]

My favorite track from that epic album, I loved the TV series it was based on. Well done Nico! Up the Irons!

[@antonyledsom5171]

A massively underrated song. The section from 3.43 to 4.54 is genuinely exhilarating. Thanks for the brilliant content.

[@mountainstreamer]

Could listen to this all night, but it's 1:35 in the morning, so I better pack it in. Outstanding.

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

A Maiden all-nighter! Why not? 😃

[@alessandrobottelli7980]

You are amaaaaazing !!!!!! Incredible technics and your solos are magic !!!

[@carlosrocker1000]

Uno de mis preferidos de Maiden de toda la vida!!!!

[@ramsfan1st43]

beautiful. I'm not into covers much, but you truly are gifted. Well done, sir.

[@albertoboccali7437]

Incredible song to play with my signature Smith

[@MarceloSilva-zj4cf]

We are all Iron fans and as such we all know when it is "Iron Maiden" . If I was responsable for that band and needed to find a new guitar player, my search would be gone after seeing you. it is not far to write a comment in one of your videos without mention all other. I am learning sea of madness from you and I got to know your channel watching "stranger in a strang land" cover. you are the very best one covering and studing this band.... Congratulations a big time . Keep going. eternally > Al the best .

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

I can't believe I missed this incredibly kind comment! Thank you SOOOOO much man! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such thoughtful and encouraging words and I sorry I didn't respond sooner. I am also really happy to hear that my videos are helping you learn these songs. That really makes my day! Thanks again and Happy 2022!! Cheers 🤜🤛

[@Tony_Kam]

My friend, you surely must be a mind-reader, the very least! You keep covering my most favourite tracks! People are gonna accuse us of some sort of top-secret collaboration hahaha! Congrats, yet another really awesome and spot-on effort!!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

It must be the Greek in my DNA... there's obviously a connection there! 😄 Thanks as always my friend!

[@MatteoAn93]

Goosebumps!! 😍

[@cristobalmarincarras]

@licks of The Beast your covers are The Best what i see

[@412polo8]

Amazing cover, I’m glad people are still making covers of these great songs :)

[@lucianaoliveira4475]

I've listened to The Number of the Beast's entire album reading the lyrics and I'm going to repeat the exercise because I noticed my English isn't very good 😞! This album is special because I used to listen to it with my brother, who lives there in Canada too, when we started to like rock and roll ☺️!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Lyrics are a great way to improve language as it forces you to learn new words...Your written English sure seems quite good! And yeah it's amazing how music can bring back so many important memories ☺️

[@mariosiano2481]

Watched all the other covers of this. Youre the best. More feeling. Great job bro.

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thank you VERY much for those incredibly kind words! Cheers 🤜🤛

[@CC-qb9sm]

I believe Keith Richards when speaking of the great song “Baby Let’s Play House” performed by Elvis Presley/Scotty Moore said “that song really cooked me” and I completely agree with him regarding that track but also must say that “The Prisoner” always really cooked me too! Fantastic performance Nico! Also, love your KISS shirt…. Ace is one of my favorite players!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Haha yeah that's a great expression! Glad you enjoyed this one - it was a fun one to do especially recreating the original parts without having them in the background at all!

[@CC-qb9sm]

@@LicksOfTheBeast - Very awesome!

[@leehyson9831]

Yet again you played amazing buddy. Such a good tone you have. Superb choice of song. Cheers🤘🎸

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Really glad you enjoyed this one and thank you as always for the kind words of encouragement. Cheers my friend!! 🤘🤘

[@KrzysiekOlecha]

I've just seen this video for the very first time! You're absolutely great!! I love the way you played both solos in that song! Ass-kicking!!🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@lorettahookano6139]

Awesome background art work !

[@chriswalker3269]

so good

[@tedfordhyde]

Excellent!!

[@jenraider72]

Wowee-wow-wow. So good! I just recorded a rhythm cover of this song that I've yet to upload and I'm generally ok with a very less than stellar attempt. However, after watching this I think I'll take a mulligan & do it again. You're the guitarist version of that movie quote, You make me want to be a better... guitar player. Subbed & looking forward to more videos... Jennifer

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Much too kind!! Thank you immensely for the very nice words and for taking part in this little musical journey of mine. I hope you'll enjoy what I have coming up over the next little while - there will definitely be a lot of content! Cheers!!

[@JJ-pi2eq]

Are you kidding me!!! Wow!!! & the classic KISS logo T-Shirt & Red SG? OMG! Jst recently discovered & subscribed and I gotta say "many can duplicate the notes and chords but VERY FEW can replicate the sound and emotion of a piece. And that's a Piece Of My Mind. 🤘

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

That's a very kind compliment. Thank you so much!!! Glad you found my channel and that you enjoyed the video 🙂 cheers! 🤜🤛

[@JJ-pi2eq]

What a kind reply! Your musical knowledge and talent is clearly "Top Shelf" Cheers 🤜🤛!

[@ivanoolla5135]

veramente bravo! mi hai fatto emozionare! miglior tutorial ever!!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Grazie di cuore! Mi fa davvero piacere che ti sia piaciuto e che ti sia stato utile 😊

[@arayapriest1]

excellent solos. I can always hear if it sound different from the song, and that was perfect.

[@sjbelias]

One of my all time favs!…the solos were mesmerizing!!

[@AbbeFranz]

the number 7 of maiden! yes, you are number 7 in the band!!

[@advocaciaschicovski1037]

Hi again! Your work at that music was perfect. Keep going man! Greetings from Brazil!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Muito muito obrigado!! 🙏🙏🤘🤘

[@frankmendez323]

Wow man sounds incredible 🤘😎

[@javierbernaldiez]

Nailed!!! Congrats

[@justindawson55]

Amazing cover.

[@stuartoliphant7551]

I salute you, sir!

[@mikelecabezaguerrero]

Man that lick at the beginning of Adrian's solo was always a mystery to me great cover and you play better Dave's solo than Dave himself on the live at the Hammersmith Odeon show in 1982. Keep the great work you rock

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Glad I could help unravel one little mystery then! 😃 And thank you very very much! To be fair though, it's much easier to play sitting down on your own sofa than on stage at the Odeon at the beginning of your band's meteoric rise to fame 😄😄 Always appreciate your support, my friend!

[@armandoaraujo6128]

Hey buddy, are you forgetting that Dave's solo at Hammersmith Odeon in 1982 is partly improvised, by the way, all of Dave's live solo is at least 50% improvised, when it isn't entirely. That lick from the beginning of Adrian's solo was always a mystery to me too hehe. Hugs!

[@chrisvanallsburg]

Fantastic !

[@kevinrebeiro]

AMAZING

[@flaatheaad7544]

You have impecable technique

[@tedfordhyde]

O U T S T A N D I N G ! ! ! !

[@hassanchop7096]

So good, great channel, cant say no more.....

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

I really appreciate that very much. Thank you!! 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🤘🤘

[@DirecteurLeenhouwers]

Nico! The best as always!! By the way, love your shirt and the SG!

[@miou118google]

SUPER COOL COVER

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thanks a bunch, man! 🤘

[@marcograziotin6844]

amazing work!!!

[@claymangarza]

Great freaking job 🤘🤘🤘

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

1000 thanks!

[@jean-pierrestraub7530]

Nice T-shirt

[@billieschultz1352]

Awesome, one of the best....You are my favorite youtube....have the tab ?

[@fredericoferrari6283]

Dude, i became a fan of yours.

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

I greatly appreciate that. Thank you for your kind support!! 🙂🙏🤘

[@pagans2005]

Nice nice nice.....

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

🤜🤛

[@ligamentpull1]

Wow, you nailed it. Great Work!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thank you! Really appreciate you watching and commenting on these vids!

[@brunoa.emello4358]

Well done, dude 👏

[@franciscosakodatelles8819]

Yeah man, very nice!

[@timrobinson9192]

That was absolutely fantastic. Got to learn me some Maiden now (born again beginner), been learning some DC stuff. HUGE thumbs up 👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘☮☮☮

[@renatoness]

Great job, man!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thanks brother! 🤜🤛

[@rocktopuss9279]

Awesome job man! Love your covers!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thanks a ton, man!! 🤜🤛

[@rocktopuss9279]

@@LicksOfTheBeast Back in their heyday I spent so much of my teenage years locked in my room, learning their albums...with a turntable no less. You capture every little nuance of the guitar parts. I love it!

[@lorettahookano6139]

I am not a number, I’m a huge fan, ha ha ha !

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

1000 thanks!! 🙏🤘

[@fragmentosdeundesconocido3623]

Bravo!!!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thank you!! 🙏🙇‍♂️

[@arielavila4086]

excelente!!!!!!minimo una ramera de maiden!!!!!

[@jetro7173]

👍🎸👏👏

[@twizzltwizzl7962]

Words can almost describe how hard and how fast u have to be to play this solo in one rip.

[@Pewtooyou]

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shubhampoudel9657]

🔥 Very nice to see you u r great 👍 no doubt

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thanks so much my friend!!

[@MrLuisfer999]

Genio!!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

🙏🙏🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@krzysztofszafranski615]

Nico, i saw this cover maby 50 Times. I love see how you play dave solo. You are genius. Will be lesson this solo? Take care

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Really, thank you very much for this very kind comment! I think the genius is in coming up with these solos in the first place... Playing them is just a question of being stubborn enough to learn the licks 😆 I will probably do a lesson on both Adrian and Dave's solos later in the year and the both definitely worth learning! Thanks again 🤜🤛

[@michaeldean7220]

Great work. One request though. The original backing track is a little loud in the mix. I want to hear your guitar playing and tone. Only just found your channel and as Maiden fanatic from 1980 it's fantastic. Any chance of featuring Dave's live solo from Monsters of Rock 1988 version of 22 Acacia Avenue? It has a fantastic delay tone and Dave adds few more hammer ons & pull offs compared to the album one. Keep up the good work :)

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Hey thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind compliment ☺️ What you're hearing on this song is ONLY my guitar playing. I used the original bass, drums and vocals without the original guitars and recreated all of Dave and Adrian's guitar parts. Cheers!

[@michaeldean7220]

@@LicksOfTheBeast wow! Your creation of the tones is even better that I thought. Really loved the feature on Adrian's Prodigal Son solo. Hugely underrated song and two great solos.

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

@@michaeldean7220 Thank you!! Much more to come so I hope you'll stick around 😊 🤘🤘

[@joshl.8950]

1:50 wow I never realized the guitar isn't playing more of a melody here. (I'm a bassist by nature, but have played guitar for a number of years too). Your arms or fingers aren't even tense in this. You obviously have killer chops bro. Great cover

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

At 1:50 you see me play Dave's part but the next time around, at 2:50, you can see me play Adrian's part. It's fairly simple as well but they work nicely together. Appreciate the kind words!

[@giancassandra]

Super 🤘

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Grazie tante!

[@thebeastsworldcovercollab1880]

Once again... 👏👏👏

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@marcosaugusto8440]

Henrique Man! E se você recebesse um convite para uma turnê junto com o Iran Maiden? Potencial você tem de sobra, mas é a emoção? É um fã do grupo e seu quem pergunta!

[@milesinaz6027]

That poster of Adrian Smith in the background is 🔥. Where did you get it??? Love the channel.

[@AdrianSmithandProjects]

Brilliant as always , any chance you could do a cover of any Psycho Motel track ? Or ASAP ?

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Thank you! I will do a full cover of something for sure. I did cover the solos from With You Again from PM and When She's Gone and Silver and Gold from ASAP on my Instagram page. If you DM me on there I'll send them over to you.

[@cristobalmarincarras]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@silviodesouzarodriguessouz374]

🔊🔊🔊🤜🤛

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@runnerba]

🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@theripper2811]

03:43 Thundertsruck 😏

[@jaroroytapel]

Don't think I ever saw anyone playing Adrian's solo on a Start scale guitar :D I just can't reach the G note on this solo on my jackson.

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Adrian plays it with his Jackson on Maiden England 😊 You just need to practice your stretches a little.. adjust your hand position a bit and it becomes easier.

[@jaroroytapel]

@@LicksOfTheBeast Spent all my streching this week trying to play Lay it down by Ratt.

[@SGobuck]

Bro, you got "love her all I can" in your repertoire?

[@Zooooman]

do you have a lesson or tabs for this one?

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

I have a tutorial for Adrian's solo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTCqZuLe9F_r8U

[@JoeMama-qd4iu]

Where did you get that KISS shirt????!!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

I think it was at a hot topic actually 😄

[@joshl.8950]

I wonder how sci fi that "see-saw" looked back then. Just looks like a couple'a bros enjoying their time at the playground now days.

[@drazzle6267]

Damn....always showing you the middle finger when he plays😂😂😂👌

[@TheNosferatu666]

Wearing a KISS T- Sirt RE-playing an Iron Maiden Song! NO WAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

God forbid! 😂😂

[@TheTransilvanija]

Which one do you think is a better guitarist, Adrian or Dave? I would say that you like Adrian more than Dave. And what do you think about Janick? My opinion is that Janick should not have joined the group. I think their biggest failure is Janick. And that he is not the guitarist for them. And that they should still stay with Adrian and Dave. I honestly think that Kai, Michael and Sasha live better than Adrian, Dave and Janick. What do you think, Adrian, Dave or Janick, who is better in your opinion?

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

They all play very differently and they have different strengths so I couldn't say which is better... I have a slight personal preference for Adrian's style but I am a fan of all three Maiden guitarists and I wouldn't have the band any other way. I'm also a big Helloween fan and have been since the late 80s - going to see their show tomorrow in fact! But I prefer the playing style of the guys in Maiden. Just a personal preference... I don't know or care who is "better" 😃

[@somerville_official8120]

Thanks for posting! If you have a minute, we uploaded an Eddie Van Halen tribute video. As fellow music fans, we'd love if you'd take a listen. It's on our channel. Don't be too tough on us :)

[@brucedickinson12]

clive had a better snare sound than nicko imo