Vocal Coach REACTS - IRON MAIDEN 'Run To The Hills'

[@doomfable3378]

Adrian Smith (guitar) is also a vocalist. He sings on an Iron Maiden B-side called “Reach Out” with Bruce doing backing vocals.

[@revylokesh1783]

"Reach Out" is actually one of my favorite songs by "Iron Maiden" (putting that in quotes, because it's not _really_ by them)

[@covermaiden]

A.S.A.P is awesome as well!

[@CoffeeMatt10]

A lot of Adrian’s “non-Maiden” material showcases his vocals, including his newest project with Richie Kotzen.

[@markeckstein8324]

@@CoffeeMatt10 K&A Is an awesome album. Longtime since new stuff was so cool.

[@derrickshultz6800]

@@CoffeeMatt10 Smith/Kotzen is an awesome album.

[@lucypoopies]

"It's so metal. Betrayal, and vengeance, and bloodlust... Thoroughly wholesome metal subjects". Well put Ken.

[@luisnunes2010]

There's got to be a genre where you can title songs Blood of My Enemies or Hell and Back...

[@WexMajor82]

@@luisnunes2010 Yeah, no one ever reacts to ManOwaR...

[@luisnunes2010]

@@WexMajor82 I keep saying the same. It's not like Beth Roars didn't get 145k and counting... they get scared away by the haters.

[@lucaswallo8127]

lol

[@scottwilliamscreek2427]

Rime of the ancient mariner, infinite dreams, children of the damned, revelations , where eagles dare, stranger in a strange land

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

200% Infinite Dreams live at the N.E.C Birmingham 1988!

[@terrydavis7389]

dont forget powerslave, flight of icarus aces high.. so many good ones

[@tapanim6576]

Infinite Dreams is one of the greatest songs and needs to get a reaction.

[@anonincognito617]

Transylvania, Losfer Words.

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

Murder In the Rue Morgue.

[@ECLYPSER42]

My vote is for Iron Maiden 'Wasted Years'.

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

Upvoted!

[@cedricf2267]

hail to the yeah !

[@joshuaabel1117]

I am once again begging for “The Talisman” at En Vivo. Such an overlooked performance

[@moonchildah]

Please!!

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

overlooked song as well

[@gabolujan]

A Must!

[@joshuaabel1117]

@@eighteen-naked-cowboys 100%

[@lashark1]

Totally agree, what a tune, this will be a real classic in years to come, already is....

[@revylokesh1783]

Those screams earned him the nickname "air-raid siren", and for good measure!

[@PetterDragland]

Actually, that's not the case. The story is that someone (I think it was Rod Smallwood) said he sounded like an air raid siren, and not in a good way.

[@lucaswallo8127]

damn what

[@antivanti]

Their songs are often either based on historical events or on literature or other popular culture like TV shows and movies. Heart of Darkness, Dune, The Prisoner, Falling Down etc

[@lucaswallo8127]

yeah

[@declanwatkins6450]

Which ones about Dune?

[@asmahism]

@@declanwatkins6450 To Tame a Land. Form the album Piece of Mind. They tried to call it Dune but the author said no. Bad choice on his part imo. All the lyrics are so connected to dune.

[@AndrewMiff162]

Which one is falling down

[@antivanti]

@@AndrewMiff162 Man On The Edge kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2a4on2Nh7toa6c

[@arthurolson9297]

Again, I'm so happy you are dedicating a month to Iron Maiden. You could do three songs a day and not get to them all. Since you are a vocal coach I highly recommend "Journeyman" - Death on the Road (HD). I think it's a real showcase of Bruce's voice in an acoustic song. Also, "Paschendale" from the same album would be great. Those two songs really contrast each other.

[@fernandorodrigues1939]

Everytime I watch these old Maiden videos I remember my childhood, and of course Clive Burr(1957-2013) may he rest in peace!

[@rallypoint1]

Thank you Clive for your contribution to this band!! Us fans miss you.

[@scotthughes2687]

I was annoyed when my dog woke me up early … but then I got this! A good morning for the hills.

[@npc310177]

The video is an official one, not fan made and yes, its using parts of a Buster Keaton film. For legal reasons they were not allowed to have images of Keaton in it though.

[@garretisla5282]

Bruce is a pretty fascinating character. He is a world class fencer as well, being an alternate for the British fencing team. I think that his passion for that also exposed him to those subjects more than most people. He was dedicated to his swordsmanship as well as his music. They both drove him. It stands to reason that he would sing what he knows, and things like the charge of the light brigade, the basis for the trooper, were things he studied both for their amazing subject matter, but also the combat techniques that they gave lesson to. And, if that weren't enough, he is a licensed airline pilot, survived throat cancer, and still sounds amazing.

[@kenbongaards554]

Uh ,Bruce is no longer piloting ,due to FAA regulations he had to retire!!

[@curtisrandell13]

@@kenbongaards554cares

[@brucedickinson12]

Children of the damned live 1982 in hammersmith is a classic song

[@Scottmasonjr]

Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner!!!!! It's a must if you love Bruce's vocal range I subscribed.

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

Let’s not forget to react to Wasted Years and Paschendale live prefaced by the poem.

[@ryant3600]

as a huge Maiden fan since the very early 80s. I strongly suggest looking at: Phantom of the Opera live at download, Alexander the great (lyrical video), Strangers in a Strange Land, Wasted Years (live from Flight 666), Paschendale (live from Death on the Road).

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

I totally upvote this! Specially Wasted Years and the live version for Paschendale, it MUST have the poem at the start.

[@persannnn4]

Talisman live at "Iron Maiden en Vivo" one of the best performances that I have ever seen

[@steve.hoffman]

If you are looking for some amazing vocals from Bruce’s solo work, check out Tears of the Dragon, live Bruce & Tribuzy. Some of his cleanest live vocals I think I’ve ever heard, and a really amazing track.

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

Yep... Tears of the Dragon. I haven’t met a single metal head that does not know this song by heart.

[@l.k.3304]

Uuuu yes! Tears of the Dragon!!!! Deff

[@Fenrir1]

History and literature is what has inspired most of their songs

[@Jeremymcdev]

Loving Maiden Month.

[@LLCFDS]

Kevin Lavigne’s review of Iron Maiden pops up on my feed.... yup like it first and watch right after. Up the Irons!!!

[@wv1967]

We neeeeeeed THE TALISMAN LIVE, you'd love it

[@Keith_KC8TCQ]

A meme said it best. "What if Iron Maiden was formed to teach kids history and literature" many of their songs are based on historical moments in time, (Run To The Hills, The Trooper, Aces High, 2 Minutes to Midnight)) or works of literature (Rime of the Ancient Mariner)

[@purpleir]

Revelations is one of my favourites and often overlooked in reactions!

[@mikkaelrodriguez1770]

Adrian Smith the guitarist always does backup vocals sometimes Steve Harris also does backup depends on the song, Adrian also does lead vocals for his own projects.

[@papasith7766]

A month of Iron Maiden... plenty of Star Wars references... WELL DONE SIR!!! Up the irons!!! MTFBWY!

[@ThorstenGolder]

Adrian Smith was already mentioned as being a very good singer, but he also just released an album together with Richie Kotzen named Smith/Kotzen on which he shares the lead vocals with Richie. Really great stuff and worth to check out!

[@UrbanDragon]

Adrian Smith was the vocalist for his band Urchin before joining Maiden, his album Adrian Smith and Project from the early 90s has some great songs.

[@LionMetalMusic-videochannel]

never ever can anybody sings this song way Bruce did it on album..

[@marcustidholm6775]

More newer live Iron Maiden videos please! Try Dance of Death from In Vivo

[@a.kguitars930]

Definitely have to check out The Talisman live En Vivo

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

Infinite Dreams performed at the N.E.C Birmingham 1988. Trust me, you'll love it!

[@tapanim6576]

I totally agree, the song is amazing, one of my favorites.

[@JD.Knight]

Hey man, so grateful for all the maiden 😊😊 Could you add Talisman live to your list 😁🤟😁

[@guytarhero3653]

Adrian Smith just made an album with Ritchie Kotzen and they both sing ! He sang already with his band ASAP when he leaved Maiden years ago

[@SnakePlissken25]

Hearing this song on the radio as a kid got me into metal

[@thomasfrank5668]

Ken the metalhead! Up the Irons

[@jamesumbaugh1932]

Really enjoying the Iron Maiden run, Ken. I really appreciate your appreciation for the heavy metal genre and your break down of the incredible stamina and talent it takes to be a metal vocalist. I will say this, Iron Maiden is amazing live. They were the concert I went to and Ronny James Dio was before them (rest his metal god soul). Thank you so much for the great content!

[@BubbaWinningham]

I grew up with Iron Maiden starting with my freshman year of high school in 1980-1981. Loved the early years through the Powerslave LP then tapered off after Somewhere on Time. I subscribed.

[@KenLavigne]

Hello BUBBA AND FRAN WINNINGHAM, thanks for commenting and for subscribing!

[@eadels19]

Some very good tracks from their more recent catalog, songs with some great vocal acrobatics like When the Wild Winds Blows. Of course, you have to check out The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Some incredible live versions of that. Flight of Icarus is an older "classic" track you might enjoy. So many! Thank you for highlighting the Mighty Maiden! Up the Irons!

[@franciscoandrada5261]

The backing vocals at this time was done by Adrian (guitarist) and Steve (bassist) live, but Adrian is the one who appears in several songs recorded in studio. He was a vocalist of his own band before joining Iron Maiden. The difference in tone between the lyrics and the "movie" that intersects the video, I think, was done at the time to "lighten the mood" of the song, since this song was release as the first single of the album.

[@mretaoin1]

The silent movie clips are from Uncovered Wagon, which is on KZbin.

[@billspivey6919]

Top three of my Maiden songs. Thank you !

[@factsdontcareaboutyourfeel9549]

Yes that is the official video I remember when MTV was out and actually Music Television.

[@metal-adventures-joerg]

2:40: The Album was mixed by the greatest Rock Producer ever: Martin Birch!!!! (RIP) He did nine records with Maiden and always pushed Bruce to top performances!!!

[@basvanrijn770]

Adrian Smith sings the chorus (partially) in Wasted Years (Flight 666)

[@getdavo1]

Yes....IM pulls from history a lot. It's something I appreciated when I first found them back in the day.

[@antivanti]

You should look at something from the Live at Donnington 1992 performance. Maybe some of the slower songs like Wasting Love or Afraid To Shoot Strangers

[@tamararicketson9613]

If I wasn't already subbed I would be now that you are doing a month of Maiden! Some faves of mine are Phantom of the Opera and Remember Tomorrow (Live at Ullevi). Pretty much anything from Rock in Rio; but particularly Sign of the Cross or Blood Brothers or maybe Clansman. And Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Die with Your Boots On, Flight of Icarus, Revelations and Infinite Dreams are a must. Also as others have already mentioned check out solo works like Tears of the Dragon, Jerusalem, or Abduction.

[@anonymoususer9384]

Iron Maiden also draws for literature a like "Murders in the Rue Morgue" or one of my favorite songs "To Tame A Land" which is inspired from the book "Dune"

[@seanstark5948]

I love when you “geek out”!! Lol, because I’m right there with you

[@jamescotner2459]

Man the albums you must hear by Maiden. Whew, envious but excited for you! Powerslave, Piece of Mind, 7th Son and on and on play on .

[@jmb4543]

I subscribed! Love your reactions to my favorite music. Wasted Years from Iron Maiden is another good song. Plus check out Beyond the Wheel from Soundgarden live in Germany. You will not be disappointed.

[@bryansmith5980]

One of the reasons Bruce was taught to project his voice as if he was not using a microphone. And to bounce his voice clearly of the back wall of the room he is performing at. This is the offical video. MTV area.

[@scottchilds5726]

You are awesome my friend

[@mak8836]

As cool as it is that you discover all the Maiden songs now it is also kind of sad. You are missing out the great excitement and magical feelings you would have when discovering them as a teenager. But better late than never. :)

[@obiwonton369]

Bruce is the king of rock theater delivers an awesome vocal performance while telling so many colorful & historic stories.

[@shannonrhodus1467]

Awesome

[@joeschwartz8162]

Seventh son of the seventh son. Can I play with Madness

[@nickoftime5759]

You’re doing all the great Maiden songs and I am loving it! 😁

[@malawigw]

Check out some of Adrian Smiths (one of the guitar players in maiden) stuff, like "reach out" (B-side from an Iron Maiden single) and his band A.S.A.P.

[@sandrabyrd1329]

Maiden is by far one of the best bands to see live. Bruces' vocals hit a wide range and when they bring Eddie on stage it's absolutely amazing. Each album is usually written based on a specific theme. You should ✔ out The Evil That Men Do, Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter & Can I Play With Madness. Oh and almost forgot Fear Of The Dark.

[@rafaellemgruber8401]

Aces High mês pleeaaaaaase, historic ALL the way! Awesome tune. Greetings from Brazil

[@brycehall7300]

I'm in love your perspective on one band you absolutely cannot put into a category!

[@brycehall7300]

He trained in Opera!

[@purpleir]

Merry month of Maiden makes me so happy! Thank you Ken! Please choose videos of live performances! They are always better live. Even in their bad days. It is the energy! 🌷🙂

[@jerrycrooks8960]

Love Iron Maiden

[@LegoLazze]

The footage is from the 1923 silent movie The Uncovered Wagon, which was a parody of the movie The Covered Wagon, also from 1923. The most notable actor in this was comedian Paul Parrot (real name James Parrot) but he where more known as a director. He directed some of the Laurel and Hardy movies.

[@scottchilds5726]

They all just kick ass

[@franciscoborjaescobarsuare5802]

I'm sure people have already said this but the film featured in this music video is a short film called The Uncovered wagon from 1923, a parody of The covered wagon also released in 1923

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

You know, it is perplexing to me that metal managed to elude your radar in your youth, as the nature of your sense of humor seems so in keeping with the friends of my childhood all of us who were Lovecraft reading, D&D playing, sci-fi loving, Douglas Adams worshiping dorks... who also love musical theater juxtaposed with the newest metal albums we could manage to find monthly back in the 80s. In my experience people of this ilk just happen to love metal.

[@gabolujan]

THE TALISMAN EN VIVO! Is a MUST! One of his best live performances

[@kamikazepolo1]

They created quite a few songs from literature/novels. The Trooper comes from The Charge of the Light Brigade...English light Cavalry vs the Russians in the Crimean War, battle of Balaclava. Even Out of the Silent Planet (Science/Perlandra) trilogy from CS Lewis so much reference in their songs.

[@seeingghosts]

Adrian Smith the guitarist in the band just did an album with Ritchie Kotsen another notable guitar player. I had no idea Adrian sang so we'll especially since he is older. The video was the official vid since I saw it over and over on MTV Headbangers when I was a teen in the 80s. Saw Iron Maiden in 1986 on the Somewhere in Time tour excellent live group. Thanks for the videos!

[@seeingghosts]

Also u seen to enjoy Tommy Karevik from the Areyon video with all of the guest singers. He is from the symphonic band, Kamelot, at least on albums since 2012 starting with Silverthorn. Very theatrical, reminds me of 1980s Geoff Tate.

[@Barah87]

almost 5 months later, i subscribed. I've seen a few of your videos and YT gave you back to me tonight with this song. Was really excited to get your reaction, i'm subscribed. Great different perspective for me.

[@circleofmanias]

I CANT wait until you get to some later Maiden. Dance of Death, Dream of Mirrors, When the Wild Wind Blows.... Love all of it, but I especially love Brave New World and beyond

[@misantrock]

When the wild wind blows and flight of icarus are great songs too, hope you listen to them one of these days...

[@kchameov.3148]

Iron Madian was one of my go to bands when I was but a long haired skinny teen in the 80s. though I don't think bruce ever got the recognition he deserved for his lyricism. I mean the man not only read frank herberts complete dune saga, he also wrote two heavymetal songs about it !! As far as I concerned they deserve a spot right up there with other heady bands; rush, pink floyd, and jethro tull.. what a hell of a time to grow up 🤟

[@karlodonnell8935]

I really love this song

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Ahh. Back to Maiden ! Thank you ❤

[@paulbyrne7617]

Love the month of Maiden!

[@jayman58016]

Iron Madien: Come for the rock! Stay for the historical lesson!

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

Enough of these short hits. Make my words, The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. Live from 1985 or 2008, take your pick. Only 13 minutes short. Do it !

[@caljerm]

1000% agree

[@chrismeadows4216]

1985 has the better lighting

[@damot1051]

Enjoying the reactions Ken.... Making May on KZbin worth watching! Loads of history in Maidens songs. Alexander the Great, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Paschendale, Empire of the Clouds...the list goes on. I think you'd enjoy The Clansman - Live at Rock in Rio

[@ryanab01]

Another great review! May I suggest a couple songs rarely reviewed but are amazing in their own right? Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg and Infinite Dreams. You would probably get more views from fans which is always good.

[@tapanim6576]

I agree, I would also like to see/hear a reaction to one of my favorite Maiden song Infinite Dreams.

[@gw2955]

The movie was the 1923 silent movie The Uncovered Wagon, a parody of the movie Covered Wagon. Thanks Wikipedia.

[@EricPalmerBlog]

Well done Sir. Your expert view is always appreciated. Keep up the great work!

[@robobitch12]

I'm loving your Merry Month of Maiden! And I love your reactions!

[@TheMr.BillShow]

Seen them 13 times ..hecstill sounds just like this today

[@robertvaughn5970]

Ken, I love your channel so much!!! Thank you for your Iron Maiden reviews 🙏 You and Bruce always make my day. I have worked all over the world for several years and your channel is huge part of what gets me through.

[@fatihsendur7544]

It's been written by others but to collect under one comment, Adrian Smith's vocals in order: - Urchin (his band before Maiden. 1978 if I remember correctly ) - Reach Out ( Iron Maiden B-side single ) - Adrian Smith and Project ( A.S.A.P.) Released only one album called Silver and Gold, 1989 - Smith/Kotzen self titled 2021album Smith does the vocals and plays the guitar and does most of the song writing in these works with the exception of the last one where he trades vocals, guitars and pretty much everything with Richie Kotzen. He's got those rasp vocals .My suggestion would be to listen to a title from "Silver and Gold"

[@jessief5047]

Love this song 🤘🤘🤘

[@kjemradio]

The late and wonderful Martin Birch mixed the album and produced with the band (lead by Steve Harris).

[@herciogeraldoneto2206]

Great one, looking forward to seeing the next one!

[@massimocivita7288]

Iron maiden book of souls live chapter next! Or The Talisman en vivo!

[@stephenpickering9051]

I subscribed from Australia! 🇦🇺 Love your Iron Maiden reactions! 👌

[@tylerthomason5594]

Am I the only one who prefers their live music over their studio mix? They have some of the best live audio even in the '80s

[@robteka]

Watch the live version in Rock in Rio 3. I was there. From Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

[@timduncan2211]

Didn't comment previously. I hit subscribe because of your reaction to disturbeds cover of sound of silence. You are my favorite vocal coach reactor. Keep it up! :-)

[@willi2818]

thanks for another great reaction once again! you should really check out Joe Cocker, hes a legend and his voice truly is something special

[@stefanstock953]

Greetings from Germany again...as i said, i love that you always dive deep into a band, their music and background. With such Passion, joy and excitment. Awesome..and the fact that you started with some older stuff of Iron Maiden speaks for itself. I cannot wait for your next one...thanx✌💚🤘🌈🐾🎸

[@chambernug]

Bruce's writing is very often historical story-telling.

[@mr.e8432]

The story of the American west is a little more complicated than this. The song is just a list of false stereotypes written by a couple of drunk guys from Britain. I love Maiden and I like the song but I wouldn’t rely on this tune for my history.

[@M.Never.]

Harris is the main lyricist.