The Trooper (Iron Maiden) - Thomas Zwijsen ft. Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper)

The Trooper (Iron Maiden) guitar cover on electric guitar by Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) and classical acoustic guitar by Thomas Zwijsen (Nylon Maiden, Blaze Bayley).
This jam spontaneously happened at #TGU18 in Germany.
Many thanks to Gear Gods for filming and recording: / geargodsnet
Nita Strauss plays her Ibanez Signature model.
Thomas Zwijsen plays his Ortega Guitars Signature model (limited to 66)
Thomas' guitar lessons (including this version of The Trooper) are available at www.KingOfTheSt...
Nita's signature guitar: www.ibanez.com/...
Thomas' signature guitar: ortegaguitars....

[@davidbrothers2765]

I'm more impressed with that guy fingerpicking that part

[@CheetahBigKitty]

Its wild.

[@Blueking-k7c]

Insane fingerpicking technique! Wow!🤘🤘

[@Itzsfo0]

Neither is really interesting

[@CroLlama]

Nita is absolutely stunning, and a guitar goddes, but she rushed the f out of that song.

[@rostyle590]

Bionic_Marine yeah the solo bit was very sloppy

[@moreblack]

Everyone that covers this song plays it much faster than the original for some reason

[@flowrepins6663]

because is epic.

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

set to 0.85% ... sounds perfect

[@JavierNula]

So true. Even Maiden itselves play it faster

[@s3any1977]

True. Rage Against the Machine do it quick.

[@ruman962]

That is because it is impossible not to rock out with such a composition. It draws the wild side out.

[@ThomasZwijsen]

Thanks for the views and nice comments everybody! Definitely SUBSCRIBE! New NYLON MAIDEN album available now at www.ThomasZwijsen.com and for Tabs & Video lessons of this arrangement take a look at www.KingOfTheStrings.com Up the Irons!

[@mikaele5979]

You two are killing it. Up The irons

[@DJCD92162095]

Y^_^Y

[@marcaograndao2743]

Perfect ✌ 👏 👏 👏

[@kwondarikwan]

Awesome good luck from chile 😊🇨🇱

[@AleksandarDramicaninDrile]

Sub and like!

[@tolguler]

The perfect harmony of the two completely different version of guitars on a magnificent melody...

[@KaboshkiWulf]

A bit too fast but overall pretty dope

[@wichitawildman1651]

Listen to "Live After Death".

[@meekdook4236]

Mach 2.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Something is off with the timing ...

[@themisrodopoulos]

It's too fast at some parts

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

One is finger picking and the other is fast picking, that's why it sounds a bit off. Personally I think Nita is downtuned a bit.

[@matthewwayne5716]

Definitely too fast at times

[@TheInfernalwing]

it was a bit sloppy on the solo part.

[@smeckenjacksson7732]

she is trying too much... just look and sounds premade and off and not real at all

[@ngn3079]

I must be getting old, if i find classical guitar more impressive :)

[@Goofy948]

He is a way better player .

[@coolioboyd1990]

Well... The same thing I was thinking... I found the acoustic way better

[@Itzsfo0]

Didnt like the guy. Boring most accoustic is. Song isnt good either. Rather hear someone on melotron or something...no percussion, no electronics, no keyboards. But everyones diff. Nowadays im over classic rock. Burned out rather hear Radiohead or Daft Punk or Gorillaz or Arcade Fire. Violins, keyboards, keytar, bongos, drum machine, melotron, odnes mardonet, a mixing of instruments...more interested in music borne out of computers. Industrial (Trent Reznor) or Joy Division, or Massive Attack. Synth work, etc. I want more then just guitar.

[@shanesmith734]

@@Itzsfo0 look up Geosmin by hnrk&Kodyak

[@howtoshootstraighthtss4948]

Yup he is lol

[@haunter_1845]

It's always nice to see people with completely different techniques sit down and throw together something like this! Thomas was always watching for changes and Nita's subtle "nice" expression when he came in with the vocal melodies really made this something else! Thomas has such a casual confidence and mastery that is such a pleasure to listen to and Nita just keeps playing through things that throw me and other players off like when her guitar strap fell down at the end (always unwelcome). Keep up the great work both of you! :)

[@TheDarthneko]

Wow, you are right! I never noticed that! Thomas is able to keep up with her ferocity and she loved it!

[@onesandzeroes]

I wish they'd do more pieces together. This classical/electric combination is insane!

[@ThomasZwijsen]

+Pawel X we did Aces High too, it’s on this channel!

[@onesandzeroes]

Yeah, I know. But I'm hungry for more ;)

[@georgeportier4558]

Leuk man!!!

[@AchmedComedy_]

My brain melted at this epicness!!! 🤯

[@watchersee3389]

The amount of talent to convert this song over to classical guitar amazing. Nita was incredible as ever.

[@dadmaxx8127]

Holy Mother of God that was awesome!

[@jimmya3794]

Not wat I was expecting to watch. That was a killer version. Well done!

[@stephenfwadsworth9565]

The old and the new/The new and the old. Just awesome. Thank you both. Thomas whom has to re-write. Who is a master? Myself? Love both of them to keep, Maiden alive. :) Just the way we play, what we play? To different things, same melodies. Thomas keeps up with. Opps.

[@BlackieNuff]

Great rendition! The shredding brutality of electric, combine with the elegant beauty of acoustic. Just goes to show how versatile metal is, especially when it gets HOT.

[@homemadeitalyhomemadeitaly7813]

you guys r just incredible.... no words!!! A real honor for my ears, my eyes , my heart, my soul.. I pretty much think Iron Maiden felt the same if they heard you. Wish you the best !!!!💪💪💪

[@ThomasZwijsen]

Thank you so much for the lovely words!

[@ricardoh.1575]

Really awesome! Not being negative, but this song is nothing without the amazing bass line. Still really amazing arrangement like this tho.

[@jimmycampos3435]

Ricardo H. i agree.. steve harris is 1 of the best bassist

[@goncalobaia1574]

Well, it's steve we're talking about, he's spoiled us

[@stevelawlor7869]

That was some serious skill from both players! Awesome. And the temp was great!

[@ThomasZwijsen]

Nita's signature guitar: www.ibanez.com/products/eg_sig_series18.php?year=2018&area_id=3&cat_id=1&series_id=33 Thomas' signature guitar: ortegaguitars.com/product-finder/nylon-string-guitars/nylon-string-guitars/show/Product/thomas-zwijsen-signature-model/tzsm/

[@fotiskaranikolis4152]

Just beautiful

[@Karlgolden]

EPIC! My god Nita is so beautiful and man can she play \m/

[@davidhaney1394]

how can you tell with all that make up on her face ?

[@Karlgolden]

David Haney each to their own bro! Everyone’s beautiful to someone

[@FL_Cordis]

Without the makeup he is beautiful too dude =)

[@PearsAreOkay]

Okay goober, thanks for the observation

[@Karlgolden]

PearsAreOkay you talking to me?

[@Charon1978]

Cool to see how much fun you're both having AND how impressed you both are by the other's guitar skills! 😎🤘

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

so good!

[@TroyanMarshall]

Wow.... speachless..

[@Wonmanbanned]

Way too fast.

[@binilgn5941]

The play it fast live

[@leonardopereirarodrigues7084]

Ela acelerou muito o tempo da música, mas foi uma versão interessante. Um Iron speed metal kkkkk. Parabéns a dupla!

[@paulohocardoso]

Beautiful.

[@charleskennedy8695]

Nita Strauss is so beautiful and talented and she really gets so much joy out of playing ....That's the key to life people ...find something that you get pure joy and happiness doing....Rock on Nita much love from N.Y

[@tylersherkin9487]

Awesome rendition. Love the tempo. Love the contrast between the acoustic and the electric. Fantastic stuff.

[@abischel06]

It’s always awesome when you can see musicians enjoy what they are playing when they are performing. Even if it just a silly jam sesh. I have seen Nita perform with Alice Cooper and she always seems to FEEL the song, not just play it. Based on the live videos especially, Thomas does as well. I love that.

[@mariuszw007]

You are on the top of my favourite playlist. Thank you for memories!

[@AugustoLopezLeon]

The beauty and the beast!!! Couriously the beast is Nita

[@troublingleaf]

Then call me Emma Watson, because I'd do pretty much anything for a chance with Nita!

[@AugustoLopezLeon]

Leslie Forsdyke there's no doubt you like her. Up the nylons

[@maxshelby8809]

No doubt i'd love to watch a beauty and the beast movie with Emma and Nita

[@twikie258]

Both are the beasts on guitar

[@hazleehamzah1244]

So amazing..

[@AhmedMAmer-nm1bg]

Just watched your "Aces High" with Nita (which was awesome) ... But this was so much better mixed, your guitar is clearer here Awesome (Y)

[@ThreeDaysOfDan]

yeah aces high was meh

[@AhmedMAmer-nm1bg]

I do not dare say "meh" ... but yeah xD

[@christianreid8859]

I still get chills when i watch this

[@ACowIsHuge]

Why is her P?laying so sloppy and off time ?

[@davidprado4970]

Una versión maravillosa a dos guitarras, suena genial la combinación de española con eléctrica, desde España un saludo y a Nita Strauss que este septiembre que toca en España que disfrute como lo haremos nosotros

[@alfonsoirigoyen7762]

TOOOO FAST ... Demasiado rápido para disfrutar, cualquier buen guitarrista puede tocar rápido, pero no cualquiera puede transmitir la euforia si se hace con su tiempo

[@christosfragias592]

Come on folks, these negative comments on Nita aren't needed. Great to see women in metal. Whether she misses a note, who cares. Scour the internet and you'll find videos of guitar gods in concert that bollocks their parts. It's called being human. Go Nita!

[@Ranger11413]

Totally disagree. She always screws up. She is sloppy as hell. If she were a male guitarist, you would never have heard of him.

[@anthonycarr9118]

It’s a fun jam,1.2 million views she can play!

[@the.communist]

She plays it too fast n cramped

[@gameswithtoasty3246]

Maiden play much faster live than on their studio track. That being said, they can still play the song well. She is obviously very talented but she messed up the solo, added too many screech effects and yeah...she was the weak link in the performance.

[@johnmessina9721]

Ok...that was awesome!

[@gerardscott5815]

I think I just fell in love with that girl....even if the solo wasnt the best.

[@mactheAnimal798]

Nice. I love Nita Strauss! ♥️

[@Ballovirta]

Thomas is amazing player. And i love that he has the smile of pennywise (Bill Skarsgård)

[@karimsemmah1296]

Awesome. I really appreciate.

[@kiddvs9696]

She plays the song way to fast it doesn't sound that good. But she can sure shred

[@garaged]

Absolutely love it! Great song in the first place, but your interpretation is amazing, thanks for this!

[@andrem4615]

Thomas, you are such an amazing guitarist! You have a new fan now, me!

[@rentblop8070]

amazing combination - sounds great!

[@ccheval4857]

Really, like this acoustic sound a lot.

[@cosmevitomonteiro4378]

Fine ....👏👏👏👏👏...both of you

[@aktivnosti1832]

I dont know why is everybody complaing about speed..its their way of playing song and its awsome

[@aolembapongen4661]

Acoustic sounds so good..love it... Just wow.. 😍😍😍❤️❤️

[@ryanduray1]

Nita has skills. Plus her attitude, confidence, and personality makes her easily one of the sexiest women on the planet.

[@sanimoze31]

Skill doesn't come with sexiness. Unfortunately. And here's the proof. Overrated as fuck. The sloppiest guitar player at the moment and here just because she's sexy... fair play at its best.

[@tomspice73]

That is hér job tó Play

[@ragnarokxg2113]

@@sanimoze31 dude she got her big break by being part of the Iron Maidens. A female Iron Maiden cover group. I think she knows what she is doing. If she did not Alice Cooper would have never hired her.

[@jonsixxx6569]

But the solo sounded like shit

[@gabrielgregorio2340]

@@sanimoze31 I totally agree she is super overrated and sloppy and in my opinion she ugly asf

[@sylpir4478]

Sans cela oublier Thomas. Bonne prestation, encore du travail. 👍👊

[@artur55000]

unbalanced playing between the instruments and too fast in comparison with the original

[@isaiahfreeman9790]

If you wanted it to sound exactly like the original than just go listen to the original itself

[@artur55000]

@@isaiahfreeman9790 I don't want them to sound like original. I want these musicians not to sound disharmonic as they do.

[@Alex-tz4ky]

You both ROCK!!! Respect!

[@peoplevsradio317]

Nita self adjusted the sound to hear Thomas better. Pro!

[@joestrummer32]

Nita putting a few zakk wlyde pinch harmonics in there...love it...

[@TomTom-lj7px]

Hello Thomas , and Nita .......This two sounds together are absolutly fabulous ! Great !! Up the 12 strings :) ...The finish is incredible ! Congratulations and thanks

[@nilsonleite7558]

Very, Very good!!!

[@robsonjusten4127]

I Love Nita

[@albertorodriguez8997]

Awesome. Thnx for this video

[@nikidj1368]

Ну этот хрен жахнул блонду то? Так похотливо облизывался на нее)) я ору)) Ладно, шутки шутками, четко сыграли , лайк)

[@ИльяИванов-в4ц]

Она его жахнула

[@ivs9388]

Эта блонда Нита Штраус... Чувак!!!🙂Одна из лучших гитаристок на планете!!!! Это она выбирает кого жахать!!🤣🤣

[@Wolodar85]

Я б тож фдул, однако сыграла малыха криво. Спешит, будто писать хочет)

[@anandj2802]

My most favorite song which I often prefer hearing when it comes to maiden ...well done amigos you rocked

[@vladedivci]

Half a woman, half a fire!

[@zoranjakovljevic5498]

Vladimir Ranisavljevic do jaja brate!

[@ShinnZaw]

As a straight guy, why wasn’t I watching Nita’s beauty for this dude’s hand 😮

[@patrickbetterearnedthangiv807]

Both of them are amazing musicians but the one on the right is definitely better looking.

[@brunosecco1503]

Nice version! Congs, guys!

[@indecentjestertm]

She screwed the solo up really bad!

[@nicrow1369]

Satchel - Have to agree. Can’t help feeling that lots of other guitar players could have performed a better job. There was quite a few noticeable fluffs in there.

[@1976oswald]

Awesome !!!!

[@hibiki54]

What a great guitar player. And Nita Strauss is there, too.

[@ThePlaiibox]

I like nita Strauss but she always seems to speed things up a bit too much and can sometimes sound a bit sloppy and the solos get lost. I cant help but feel that shed sound better playing at the normal speed and hitting those notes 100%. Maiden are just as much about "feel" as they are about speed.

[@scottparker2724]

Too fast

[@Justentime77]

BRAVO!!

[@thisisntwhereiparkedmycar9507]

Dam cool!! Well done guys

[@ezizerniyazov1074]

Were you rushing or were you dragging?

[@randygentry2442]

Not my tempo

[@timgerard262]

Mind blown. Seeing the descendant of Johann Strauss playing Iron Maiden.

[@wchurchill419]

tim27177 I didn't know he's a relative of Johann Strauss. Very cool

[@LucasPorcel]

Awesome!

[@marcospimentel1319]

👏👏👏 sem palavras, faltou até o ar.

[@shaibal6363]

Great cover.

[@artemioslekos7328]

Two masters creating perfection!

[@ThomasZwijsen]

+Artemios Lekos thanks!!

[@АлександрКулешов-д2г]

Wow! great!

[@steveprall3478]

She rips a guitar but she's playing that song wrong

[@usmanrind9648]

It's a cover not a performance bud

[@cizib1442]

@@usmanrind9648 still the amount of unnecessary bends makes anyone uncomfortable

[@danielmccormick3611]

Says some random internet guy about someone who professionally played that some for years with the Iron Maidens

[@steveprall3478]

@@danielmccormick3611 not just some guy on the net. I played for years and when we did a cover we did it right. She rocks no doubt about it.just saying

[@mor3ga]

@@danielmccormick3611 you do not have to be a professional to observe the obvious rhythmic mistakes that she makes, and the jumping over some notes to cover up and keep the tempo.

[@bumpcity9794]

Shit! not everything needs to be played 800mph to prove you know how to play it!

[@Franco.Adrian.Tortora]

0:47 hermoso ver como la dama está fuera de sí un momento y comienza a agitar su cabeza...epico.

[@saulrosales8822]

wow , amazing !

[@WolfNippleChips71]

It's not just that Nita is pretty, it's just that she is always smiling and looks so care free and humble. She will talk to almost anyone and just seems like she is just loving life. She's just here for the ride and she's going to enjoy it.

[@amermezetovic7449]

Music skills 10/10 Shoes choice 2/10

[@josmagala3107]

Uffff!!!! Amazing !!!!!

[@arturjanik334]

Amazing.Thanks for watching

[@oulcuntyballs8527]

You're welcome

[@baraslim]

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️

[@theoutdoordude2259]

She's messing it up

[@prajwal9946]

Don't criticized if don't understand..

[@SchuhmannUnterwegs]

Awesome 😮🤟

[@BULOW100]

onde consigo uma guitarrista 👱 dessas pra mim? 😚

[@hegelarthur]

Qualquer loja de instrumentos,stratocaster

[@franciscomoraes5859]

@@hegelarthur ele se referiu a mulher kakakakakakaa

[@williamstorres1619]

Contrata o Pablo vittar ela e loira também...

[@marko72bs]

Simplemente maravilloso

[@heltonoliveira394]

CARAMBA que show... Ela toca demais! INCRÍVEL! PARABÉNS!

[@flexable9256]

Thomas playing is amazing, I guess the sound recording is way more in his favor, but he has more clarity, presence and power.

[@stephanea5364]

Nita plays so bad on this. Horrible.

[@sanimoze31]

I agree... A bit ruined the arrangement....

[@blockaderunner]

Courtney Cox is the real deal.

[@roxacik28]

blockaderunner what has courtney in common with this? :D

[@blockaderunner]

Nothing Courtney would play it perfect to the 'T' Courtney's the sh!t and should have won best hottest female Guitar World a few years back.

[@blockaderunner]

I just discovered or paid attention to the Iron Maidens just a couple of weeks ago. They're more true to Iron Maiden's original work than Iron Maiden itself, solos more precise, despite all the funds going into the real Maiden's concerts.

[@DRIVEwiLzZz]

Nita is a monster, holy shit! She nails!