Fear Of The Dark (Symphony Pandemic Iron Maiden Cover)

Conductor Ulf Wadenbrandt
Music arranged by Mattias Eklund
Folkets Hus Kulturhuset Trollhättan: Jonas Torrestad
Chief engineer: Linus Westerlund
Sound edit & mix: Linus Westerlund, Martin Klem
Photo, Cutting & Grade: Mikael Whåleman, Linus Westerlund
Lights & Effects: Johan Merking, Zion Merking
Produced by JLW Tech Solutions for Ulf Wadenbrandt
Recorded all over the world and edited in Trollhättan, Sweden, during spring 2021
Big thanks to all fantastic musicians that joined this project and also thanks to you dear listener!

[@manuscriptsdontburn]

This is certainly the best collaboration video that I have seen during this pandemic time. Thank you Ulf and all the musicians involved, you are absolutely right, music is precious and hopefully it will come back to concert venues soon. Best wishes to all of you.

[@ricardoazevedo3690]

i'm the man who walks alone

[@teodorkisimov8227]

Pp

[@aparecidaroland6983]

Linda ,emocionante, vracias

[@aparecidaroland6983]

Linda emocionante, grácias mi amor, te amo

[@j56537]

I’d almost be alright with another just for this opportunity 😂😂

[@abdelouahabdebaba337]

It's a normal thing, Metal music is the natural progression of Classical music

[@SaM.x86]

we WANT a symphonic Iron Maiden .

[@SuperSlayter]

Imagine Bruce jumping out mid-performance: "Scream for me world" and continuing with the song

[@garza2251]

I think my brain would explode if i saw Maiden play with a live orchestra!!!

[@mtyzsw6549]

I can even see him 😂

[@dcmargentina]

I was hoping this to happen

[@duncanwalduck7715]

Tbh, if Bruce likes controlling airliners [as he does], controlling an orchestra would just be something to tack on. Up the Irons!

[@jeffmiller7277]

Bruce with a suit on and volume at a reasonable level. Is what I was thinking.

[@wanderer1955]

This proves that metal is the classical music of the 21st century. Fact!!

[@andreasterbeck9514]

You can see and hear, how Classic and Metal music can combine together in magic. Absolute brilliant!

[@litchqueenasenath5995]

Most of the themes of metal are also used heavily in classical music. I'm sure musically Bach, Beethoven, etc would approve, maybe not so much on the subject matter

[@hannelorelorenz7327]

😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ziiofswe]

As Yngwie proved back in the 80's... and ever since. (No idea if he was first, but he definitely popularized it.)

[@ivarbergheim3485]

Classic music is metal without distortion

[@rodrigod.9901]

No.

[@imeddiewilson1572]

Standing and clapping BRAVO work. This represents the good of humane race. Bravo

[@almadatrk]

When someone asks why do we really need internet, show them this video.

[@foxburrrosi5434]

Yes this is one a great reason why internet is good..but unfort. there are so many disadvantages too

[@justanordinaryguy6882]

Lmao🤣🤣🤣 BTW JUST SUBS TO YOUR CHANNEL.... LONG LIVE METAL🤙🤙🤙

[@giuseppemarino7013]

Pienamente d'accordo

[@jacm5186]

lol

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Showing just how much respect for a metal band from the UK I’ve known all my life. It’s increadible guys!!!❤❤❤❤💎💎💎⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🪬🪬🪬🪬🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MrHrannsi]

I think I am finally understanding why I have been listening to Iron Maiden for almost four decades, the songwriting talent in this band is just so flippin' epic.

[@seanmathews1826]

New album from them expected this year.👌

[@AcaciaAvenue]

Indeed. They have an incredible chemistry as a band, and Steve Harris is a genius composer.

[@MrNUKECOW]

flippin' awesome dude !

[@jessecoc6247]

@@seanmathews1826 they probably want to finish the lotbt first

[@peterrevens8454]

Hekatos, Steve Harris is a demigod. Love that dude ❤

[@magdachlebicka3895]

The conductor is giving such a cool metalhead vibe

[@InvisibleYetVisible]

Covid-19: I'll stop all musical collaboration and creativity. Ulf: Hold my beer.

[@Chin_lu]

What covid piece of idiot-mind...🙄🤦

[@phatstacks7121]

FU CCP!!!

[@aylapage2358]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@jaimechavarria1223]

Rock rules! ⭐🙏🏻💪🏻💖😊🌎

[@dariachusovitina9377]

The conductor is a rockstar 🤘😜

[@almadatrk]

And he kinda looks like Nicko McBrain :D

[@handynutzerin6466]

@@almadatrk in young hehe

[@nanducore]

Still dancing too...top

[@olgak.1139]

Nicko with long hair!

[@inquisitorwalmarius6650]

conductors where rockstars before electricity XD

[@RG-si6dy]

Iron Maidens Melodies can easily translate into a classical set like this. Absolutely awesome. I also never saw a Maestro use his feet in addition to his hands , lol . Up The Irons!

[@bertrandleroy3258]

this is the best symphonic cover of Maiden I've seen

[@vstormvbringer76]

Honestly, I thought the conductor looked like Eddie. Super duper AWESOME!!!

[@timfarides8894]

This is top notch. These days metal is under represented, classical is under represented, and true musicians are under represented. Share this with everyone!

[@Zanollo5]

They don't need "over representation". Mainstream was, is, and always will be Trash. Just stop crying and listen the song, like a fucking man, God sake

[@jmckendry84]

@@Zanollo5 nonsense. The Beatles were as mainstream as it gets, just look at their sales while they were still together. Were they "trash"? You just don't like, or get, modern mainstream music. Doesn't make it "trash". Just let other people like what they like.

[@carlinglis7705]

And the conductor channelling his Inner Bruce... wonderful!

[@kettelman]

To everyone who mades this possible: You are awesome!!

[@armingumny1445]

This is a Masterpiece!! Press it on CD!! It must be saved for Next Generations!

[@djbones0]

I raised my children on classical, metal, industrial, trance, etc..... you get the idea.... they are all musician's that actively pursue college degree's in various field's. Sent them each this video. They all loved it.

[@hockeyteeth]

I totally just shared this with my band. They love it. I saw Maiden in Buffalo in 2019.... Finally after being a fan since 1983. This is great 👍

[@carloslima5651]

Que hermoso, me gusta 👍

[@collmac1974]

What an amazing parent you are!!!❤extremely cultured, and passing on the gene pool in a positive manner!!👌

[@HristoKolevMayvena]

As a fan of Iron Maiden (and metal in general) and symphonic music I absolutely love this! One of the most epic arrangements of a song I've ever heard!

[@aylapage2358]

Absolutely agreed. An excellent arrangement.

[@heavyrelic8506]

The classical version could easily have been used for any historical or fantasy movie.

[@RyanX1899]

Absolutely!! Was thinking that all the way through. Amazing. MIND BLOWN!

[@luisnunes2010]

Lots of game and film scores are just metal played by an orchestra. It's an open secret.

[@williamalva4222]

En eso estaba pensando, primero mostrar este video y luego mostrar el del concierto en RIO, Brazil y voilá !

[@duncanwalduck7715]

@@luisnunes2010 Yeah, I heard an '8-bit' version of Fear of the Dark, but it sounded like it was missing [the/a] vocal. This, on the other hand, didn't: possibly the cliché about the viol being closest to the human voice in expression.

[@chuckm6592]

Pirates Of The Caribbean came to my mind while watching this.

[@kakhak]

Something new and unique cover. Thanks. Crazy good! An utmost thanks to the creators of the magic and modern wonder - The Internet.

[@gjsheppard1]

I've been an Iron Maiden fan for over 40 years. That was brilliant.

[@arturfrankowski7882]

No, this IS still brilliant

[@YuriBobo]

What is your favourite album?

[@chrisanthony579]

Also a fan for 40 years, it's mind-boggling how brilliant this really is and was. This belongs in a big screen movie, like Hans Zimmer level.

[@jaimechavarria1223]

A Masterpiece! 🌠🙏🏻💪🏻💖🌎

[@TheBlindAndTheBeautiful]

I'm begging! I've been saying it for years now! Please god please Iron Maiden play with a freaking symphony!!!! Your music is just built for that huge feel and this would be epic. This arrangement just shows how epic Maiden stuff can be with an entire symphony behind it and it would be one of those incredible moments in music history! Please please show the other rock bands who've done it how to do it for real!!!!

[@olgak.1139]

Why not. Cause they did it first?

[@OdinPettersson]

So great and powerful music!!...i am a hardcore 70-80s Metal-head!...but this music is great !!...so, Thank you !!!

[@tenchraven]

Sometimes the difference between "classical" and "metal" is electricity.

[@Lamangaminx]

Bravo Ulf, Best conductor I have seen for a long while

[@th3new0ne]

As a grown man in my 30th I literally started crying about the beauty of this. So much art and emotions suppressed in the last year...

[@andreasrylander]

I am in my 40's and I did the same =)

[@AsKnownAsLucy]

You’re not alone! Especially the intro

[@pedrostefanno757]

The refrain got me too

[@seryo666]

Absolute brilliant...!!! Cheers from Argentina...!!!

[@AcaciaAvenue]

This is so emotionally impactful I'm crying while listening to this. As a Maiden fan, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@swansonamelia8717]

Same here!!!

[@luisnunes2010]

Up the Irons! |,,| 😂 |,,|

[@ScottyKirk1]

That's the power of music! Love every second of this!

[@lukaszkubiak9914]

Me too🤘

[@advetsch]

Me too!!!

[@Sportulife]

Hello people of the world! I'm from Russia. Music has no citizenship, nationality, race or boundaries. What these people of art have done is invaluable! They showed that we, ordinary people, have nothing to share, there is no reason for enmity. The fear of the dark is an ancient delusion. Let's stop being afraid of the dark! Peace to all!

[@kryga_lit]

Well, sir from Russia) here you are right!

[@billmurray7473]

From Russia with 💘 , eh?

[@robertb8673]

Charoshe! Spasibo! 👍

[@Sergo-gx7nd]

Мир людям всей земли❤

[@charles7438]

Hello i m from indonesia❤

[@maidenreligion12]

I love that you managed to catch Bruce's energy while conducting. A true mark of a conductor that loves his work.

[@SubLuna]

Helt fantastiskt arrangemang!

[@Francotrumpet]

Yeahhhhh GREETINGS FROM COLOMBIA, thanks for inviting to play!! And ROCK YOU

[@patriciovoltendalth1960]

Saludos desde Ecuador amigo colombiano .

[@god-hx7iw]

this totaly made my day. thank you. let the music bring us together and unite all people in the world

[@seanmathews1826]

I feel very fortunate to be alive in the same time that Iron Maiden has made their music and been able see them perform it live. I have no doubt their music will be played for a long time even after they are gone from this world.

[@eyaldavid7532]

I'm so sad that my mom had passed away two years ago before she had a chance to hear this angelic wonder! Thank you for this amazing master piece!

[@henkdehoogt1740]

Can anyone imagine how this will sound full LIVE, with whole orchestral FORCE! BRILLIANT!

[@gaquesad]

if I was able to click thousand time thumbs up I will do it, great great amazing makes me cry!!!

[@francosguitarlab]

In my opinion this is the best symphonic Maiden cover on KZbin. Thank you for sharing!

[@theamunra]

As soon as they started playing, Aragorn and the hobbits appeared. Daamn this is so good.

[@reinerbergkamen7852]

Fear of the Dark sounds like it could be playing in a Fantasy Movie

[@teshameless4924]

The melodies, holy fuck. Crazy how many iconic hum alongs are in hidden in this song. Up the irons! Bravo!

[@bamboo_web]

wowww! amazing!!😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fffw2355]

Very grateful to you all who involved and support in this collaboration which made a bridge from rock music to classical music

[@JussiKuokkanen]

A concert that infinite dreams... Something to believe in the future.

[@oest9426]

Awesome!!!!!!!!! Best version of "Fear of The Dark" outside an Iron Maiden show!!!!!! Up The Irons 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@dagmarkaderova2248]

Fantastické !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dansorensen9776]

How can anyone who listens to this not feel the POWER of music. Thank you Ulf, and all who put this amazing piece together!

[@familyman3573]

I regret that I can only give this one "like". Absolutely fantastic.

[@scave8]

A present to the maiden fans. Wonderful.

[@krzysztofwodarczyk9990]

No comments.Aaaammazing❤🦅🤘

[@gwheat2364]

they all covered maiden passionately with amazing feeling, energy and intensity. conductor was really into it, especially while in the low-bruce horse stance and arm flailing action!! eddie would be proud!!! scream for me world!!!!

[@josecuellar3620]

I’ve been a maiden fan over 40 years , just showed my grandson who is 6 this video .. he said one word ‘wow’ priceless!

[@1980aas]

It's chilling in 1994 I heard this song for the first time and met Iron Maiden and since then I get emotional when I hear this song. Congratulations too beautiful

[@hay-croatkadjer1563]

the masterpiece the army of musicians

[@dalrymplestilskin]

Well, now I know how it feels to have goosebumps for eight minutes straight. Amazing job!

[@AmarRoopSingh]

The best Iron Maiden's music orcherstration I've ever seen! Congratulations to all 🤘👏👏👏

[@diyaobat]

In Turkish, we have a saying that can roughly be translated as "health for your hands". Yes, I wish health and every other positive thing for your precious hands, mouths, fingers. I know it is almost impossible but still wish that someday I can listen & watch all of you live on stage. Long live you all! Greetings from Turkey!

[@gracielaperezleal7621]

Thank you from Argentina !!!

[@Kyle-gw6qp]

I mean no disrespect, what you said is truly lovely. However in English, your phrasing sounds a little creepy.

[@iconcanada3660]

Brilliant. Showcases iron maiden in a different yet awesome vibe.

[@stevebroughton4787]

This is why symphonic metal works too. Brilliant.

[@ekhles104]

Music is my life

[@stephenescandelor3279]

Wow! I can picture Bruce smiling at this & screams, "Scream for me You tube world!" This is so fuckin' awesome, i love it! 😍

[@marikukka2689]

Wou yeah!!!!so sick ❤❤❤

[@pixelerodcuadritos1824]

To the whole talented people that take part on this: THANK YOU!!!, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@TheSputnik123]

Great to see that musicians from nearly all over the world are playing this fantastic song from Iron Maiden to show the importance of togheterness during this DARK days - take care and stay healthy

[@royblom9970]

I love it, I have listen to heavy metal since 1986 and I still love it. This version is fantastic and I play it all The time..fantastic to mix heavy and classic music..well done..

[@Maverral]

Scream for me FLUTIST! SCREAM FOR ME FLUTIIIIIIIIST!

[@MetalBlade70]

This is honestly one of the most incredible things I've ever seen or heard in my life. Thank you to all involved.

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Kudos to the sound technicians who had to mix and adjust and clean-up all the individual recordings.

[@happyplace3775]

Das ist ein Meisterwerk, eine Symbiose von Orchester und Metal par excellence. Danke für dieses absolut perfekte Stück Musikgeschichte.

[@javierkorpas112]

Por eso el METAL es música, no como la mayoría de las músicas urbanas que son solo ruido y sonidos empalmados.

[@MagnusNykvistAlvdalenDalarna]

Thanks! Thery Beautiful! 👏👏👍

[@Silsharktube]

¡¡¡Muchas gracias!!! Me honra que Colombia esté presente, saludos Maidens!

[@catalinhnatiuc8030]

love you all!!! mind blowend!!!! thanck you alll.

[@infobetemplates3177]

Привет из России! Greetings from Russia! It's always a huge huge pleasure to see an orchestra playing a metal song, especially of my fav band in this pandemic time. God bless all people over the World.

[@santaflauz4704]

Just a word...WOW!!!👍👏👏👏

[@mccintra87]

Damm! I wasn't expecting this to hit so hard on me... I must confess it brought tears to my eyes. This is HEAVY in so many ways! Thank you all for bringing such an amazing piece to life!

[@TheCuentax1]

Me too!

[@cooba3851]

Love it....thanx for all musician 🤘👍💪❤️

[@dmouco]

Brilliant! Thanks for giving us mental health through these pandemic years.

[@Ferroun]

Wow!!! Just WOW!!!

[@hockeyteeth]

That French horn gives me chills. So beautiful.

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

Freedom always finds a way

[@hugoreyes7139]

The best prove that Maiden creates pieces of musical art that has to be replay all over the world, in every possible way it could be, beautiful just beautiful, Best to all of you around the world from Mexico...Up the Irons!!!👌

[@alexisshamkhalov1218]

Great, fantastic, thank you so much!!!

[@TheLacedaemonian300]

The best version and most brilliantly pieced adaptation of Fear of the Dark that has ever been done. I don't think that this can be topped, ever! Wow, just, wow...

[@officinaacqua169]

Woooow biggest ever perfomance italy Say hello!!!

[@Sonderbear]

Once again this is the evidence, that there´re only two types of music: good and bad. THX for this performance. Great job.

[@theodore29071981]

You are ALL awesome 🐱😘😘🐱

[@franciscoacevedo5475]

The best symphonic version I have ever heard, thanks to all musicians throughout the world, from a corner of the planet called Chile

[@jelenajarinen8900]

Super!!!!!!!!! Класно!!!!!

[@generix47]

This made me cry and smile at the same time, i always say good music is good music no matter what genre and this felt like pure magic !

[@empreendermarketingecia]

Wowwww...this is great...Fantastic..Absolute brilliant!!!

[@parheliaa]

It always amaze me how musicians can focus the conductor, notes and play at the same time

[@buitenlandersgroef2861]

Vikings with Instruments

[@1.Heisenberg_]

Absolut endlevel einfach nur perfekt...weiß gar nicht was ich sagen soll...einfach göttlich

[@robertocapobianco7698]

Forever iron maiden