Connor Smith with flames and such all around..candelabras and teh such..make it look like satage straight from the movie.....WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS!
The reason I clicked on this video, was that I wanted to see if you where playing Iron Maiden, seriously, 2:23 gave me the chills, like the rest of this peace. Also I saw it because your freaking awesome!
I love how when the male and female voice were to combine into one, you actually too the lower notes and high notes and combined them. Most people dont pay attention to deatil like that while you made it actually like the song, switching between male and female.
Juan Diego CT Phantom of the Opera is originally a broadway musical, then a movie was made out of the broadway play. It is among the most famous broadway musicals of all time, so there are MANY unofficial remixes and renditions and such of it, like Nightwish doing its own version of the classic.
you're really good at this. usually i don't bother to leave comments unless it's someone who has talent. you're freaking awesome and it looks like you're really happy playing.
stumbled upon one of your videos earlier tonight.... been listening to quite a few in the background then this amazing piece came on, i just had to say you are fantastic, keep up the good work my man! you seem to do this as a hobby and enjoy it, that's what it is all about..... long may you continue! Subscribing!!
That's good as man. You should go on America's Got Talent or Britain's Got Talent or wherever your from mate just go on the show. I reckon you'd win, and bring metal back up to mainstream. Do it man, you're awesome.
Nah he's the kinda dude that'd destroy the corporate commercialising bastards that buried metal underneath all this tasteless button-pushing nonsense which society is subjected to these days.
You know that moment when music just hits you right in your core, you close your eyes and bob your head with the beat? When two amazing worlds of composition collide? Yea this just made me cry because it's so perfectly done. Not blubbering, but tears of appreciation for the amazing gift many of us are jealous for. Don't ever stop playing.
Other than the fact that his musical talent is over 9000, the reason these videos are so awesome is because you can see just how much Erik enjoys playing. This guy is a legend
Alright, am I the only one who feels like his shirt is glaring at me? Every time he wears a shirt with a face on it in his videos, I feel like it's planning to murder me.
mann i just came in my pants. Respect. do quit your day job, unless it involves playing guitar. you are a demi god - thy name be GuitarHero. Do you eat plecters and broken strings for breakfast or just reherse alot? Show us that pick of destany !!
How in the heck could anyone downvote this?? Dude, I am enjoying your talent so much. So effin' cool all the way around. Thanks for posting these and keep 'em coming.
I absolutely love the Nightwish version and when I saw the title of this video "Phantom of the Opera Meets Metal" I was so happy! You played it even better than I expected! I love you! You are brilliant!
That was pretty damn awesome! I didn't think it could be pulled off that well without vocals. I love that you threw in Iron Maiden's Phantom of the Opera!
AriochStarr Why can't we have more than one version? I love Nightwish, but i love this version too. It's definitely possible to like more than 1 thing ;).
Jessica Vienna I never stated we couldn't have a copy. I only stated the fact that we had a metal version already. Don't get me wrong, he does a really good cover (of EVERYthing), but I personally prefer the Nightwish version overall.
he is very talented, although Nightwish sounded just like this when they did it a few years before, but hey this guy is amazingly talented, just because it was already done does not make this any easier
Вообще чувак нереально крут, бесспорно. Все его каверы супер. Но вот именно это, призрака оперы... кавер в исполнении Найтвиш мне поболее нравится, хотя там и с вокалом, но если взять только музыку то все равно.
В нее надо вслушаться. ) Как по мне, сожалению, после Тарьи, ни Аннет Ользен, ни Флор не смогли дотянуться до поднятой Тарьей планки. Хотя на Флор есть надежды, подождем студийных записей.
Инга Хельстрем По себе могу сказать что тож сначала не нравился, но потом как - то через какие - то более "простые" песенки вслушался, теперь не могу оторваться, конерт "end of an era" заслушан до дыр. А вообще, конечно, на вкус и цвет фломастеры разные.
The moment I heard those notes of Iron Maiden's Phantom Of The Opera, All I could do was pause the video and breath because holy hell that song is amazing
no, maiden wrote their version long before Andrew Lloyd Weber wrote the broadway version. They are 2 completely different songs. Both are awesome though.
this reminds me of when I went to see it live... damn that show was awesome! They had the phantom with a scull staff that shot actual fireballs at one point
You sir are an absolute wizard!!! This is, bar none, the best cover of this song I have ever heard! It's obvious by your face that you are having way to much fun!! Haha. Shred on, Bro!!
Amazing! You are wickedly talented! You should do linkin park or evanescence. Also, why do you wink at the start of every video? Super awesome. This is my favorite musical ! Band and choir geek ! Haha :) Thanks!
The most versatile in genre, skilled in techniques, and importantly - OPEN MINDED metal guitarist I ever seen on RUclips. My day was made, and hope I make your day with my complimentary comment.
A real masterpiece. Great rendition. Love Lindsay's electric violin take on it. Seems like a really volatile piece that just gets shredded by all types of instruments and genres. Amazing!
Erock, just discovered your channel, subscribed in a heartbeat! Outrageous, brilliant, bad-ass, epic! Oh, and did I say I love your stuff? Consider it said! Great job, brother!
no way !!! i have downloaded every one of your cover. the phantom, bethoven, back to the future jaja mmm better say every one are my favorites. thanks guy !!!
Shred my angel of music Shred for me!
Kinda picture the phantom in a speedboat now rather than a rowboat......
Or a gigantic floating barge with a stage on top
Connor Smith with flames and such all around..candelabras and teh such..make it look like satage straight from the movie.....WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS!
Saia Tatsudoshi I got $20 right here, will that cover it?
You can try...
lupine3333 oh my god 😂😂😂
You've mixed the orginal version with the Nightwish's one and Iron Maiden's too soo fucking beautly!
Alessandro Timpone Nightwish's is the best
It's kind of funny because this song is actually already kind of metal, but he's just singing opera (AWESOME job by the way)
Totally agree. The rhythm and everything
Jimi Hendrix Yes, that is true. :)
Opera and classical is just Metal before the invention of electricity.
It sounds metal because it uses the phrygian mode, which is most used in metal songs.
I'm obsessed with rock music, Phantom of the Opera, and Iron Maiden... Thank you sweet prince of guitar for mashing them into one
its metal silly it's different
I knew that middle piece sounded familiar! What song is it?? I can't tell
+karlee weeg sounds like Where Eagles Dare
"Phantom of the Opera" by Iron Maiden, quite probably my favorite Di'Anno era Maiden song.
This is the most epic instrumental rendition of Phantom of the Opera I've ever heard. :D
Sold me as soon as you threw in the Maiden. You're doing Gods work son.
Shred once again with me, this rad duet.
Fuck where is Psychostick he need to sing that with erock...
As soon as you started playing I instantly smiled... THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!
SING, MY ANGEL! SING FOR MEEEEEEE!!!!!
Or in Bruce Dickinson's case; Scream for me my Angel!
tothemoon When you try to get girl singers to go super saiyan...
The reason I clicked on this video, was that I wanted to see if you where playing Iron Maiden, seriously, 2:23 gave me the chills, like the rest of this peace. Also I saw it because your freaking awesome!
Night on Bald Mountain meets Metal! Give us a tune that Chernabog himself would be proud of!!!
that would be too great.
That'd be epic.
"Yes! You fucking legend!"
The words that left my mouth when you threw in the Maiden riff
SING!!! MY ANGEL OF METAL!!!
sing once again with me our metal duet !!!
Yes! I love how you incorporated Iron Maiden's Phantom of the Opera!
And nightwish
I love how when the male and female voice were to combine into one, you actually too the lower notes and high notes and combined them. Most people dont pay attention to deatil like that while you made it actually like the song, switching between male and female.
you are very gifted and the look on your face throughout indicates your passion for it. well done.
0:16 As much as I LOVE the South Park intro XD This is for the people who want to rape the replay button and not hear it every time.
Wait... Isn't Phantom of the opera a metal song already? Look up Phantom of the opera -nightwish on RUclips.
Juan Diego CT Phantom of the Opera is originally a broadway musical, then a movie was made out of the broadway play. It is among the most famous broadway musicals of all time, so there are MANY unofficial remixes and renditions and such of it, like Nightwish doing its own version of the classic.
gagejoseph91 yeah I know that it was one of the most famous musicals but It didn't know I had that many knockoffs.
Juan Diego CT Oh yes, quite a lot. And rightly so. Its an amazing piece of art.
gagejoseph91 no doubt about it being a masterpiece.
you're really good at this. usually i don't bother to leave comments unless it's someone who has talent. you're freaking awesome and it looks like you're really happy playing.
This is like before I lost most my Nightwish CDs! Of course, I'll buy them back, but still!
I'm loving the T-shirt!
OHHH MY GOD I LOVE pHANTOM OF THE oPERA THIS IS PERF
ahah i love ur prof pic:D
i also love the phantom ☺
You should definitely do Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D major meets metal. It's the song most related to the original Phantom.
I knew Maiden will be part of the song by just seeing the title of it!
the people who dislike this kind of videos have to be so fun at parties
This version of the song is really the BEST.
You are great.
stumbled upon one of your videos earlier tonight.... been listening to quite a few in the background then this amazing piece came on, i just had to say you are fantastic, keep up the good work my man! you seem to do this as a hobby and enjoy it, that's what it is all about..... long may you continue! Subscribing!!
That's good as man. You should go on America's Got Talent or Britain's Got Talent or wherever your from mate just go on the show. I reckon you'd win, and bring metal back up to mainstream. Do it man, you're awesome.
+Andrew Howden Please god no. I really don't want that associated with this awesome channel :(
+flamed65 ; Hahahahahaha!!
Nah he's the kinda dude that'd destroy the corporate commercialising bastards that buried metal underneath all this tasteless button-pushing nonsense which society is subjected to these days.
God bless Metallica
EPIC! And the Maiden reference is lovely! :D
Greetings from Germany.
Ommggggg
Goosebumps, man. Umph!
I like the added Maiden in the middle, fucking awesome.
You know that moment when music just hits you right in your core, you close your eyes and bob your head with the beat? When two amazing worlds of composition collide? Yea this just made me cry because it's so perfectly done. Not blubbering, but tears of appreciation for the amazing gift many of us are jealous for.
Don't ever stop playing.
You and Linsely Sterling should do this together!
It's Lindsey Stirling!!!!!!!!!...fuckoff.
Totally awesome! Is he mouthing the words?
Yes. Yes he is.
i hope you realize how much you inspire me. each and every night i watch one of your videos and then pick up my guitar.
Turned a pure gold broadway theme into pure platinum!!
I was just wating for Tarja Turunen to start singing...
I am waiting too. She with Nightwish made the best song all over the world
shallowlord i didnt. i dont like nightwish's version of this. xI
Sorry to say but Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford didn't just nail this to the wall but through it too.
Other than the fact that his musical talent is over 9000, the reason these videos are so awesome is because you can see just how much Erik enjoys playing. This guy is a legend
Alright, am I the only one who feels like his shirt is glaring at me? Every time he wears a shirt with a face on it in his videos, I feel like it's planning to murder me.
I actually didn't even see the face before you said that ^^
HOW HAVE I NOT FOUND YOU BEFORE?!?!
Man, the way you smile and look to your guitar is just so fantastic...
3:20 Oh boy he sings it too!!! Give that man a mic!!!
mann i just came in my pants. Respect. do quit your day job, unless it involves playing guitar. you are a demi god - thy name be GuitarHero. Do you eat plecters and broken strings for breakfast or just reherse alot? Show us that pick of destany !!
Came back 11 years later since I suggested you sid this. Still bloody brilliant. 👏🏼
Only a true Metal Head would have put in Iron maidens version in this too!
Erock i tip my hat to you sir! \m/
Don't think I didn't catch The Phantom of the Opera by Iron Maiden at 2:32. I'm on to your awesomeness.
How the hell did I miss this first time round? Especially as I'm sure I req'd it (probably among many others). Fucking awesome, as always.
Cleaner than my browser history before I let the gf near my computer!! speachless, amazing cover!!
It reminds me the Phantom of the Opera of Nightwish, a metal group =D
Awesome
How in the heck could anyone downvote this?? Dude, I am enjoying your talent so much. So effin' cool all the way around. Thanks for posting these and keep 'em coming.
Phantom of the Opera is one of my favorite movies!!
Natsu Dragneel Hi Natsu
Go see it on stage it's tons better but I agree awesome film
hi, I saw it live, it was epic at the Bass Concert Hall in Texas. :)
Sweet
Natsu Dragneel I first saw it on Broadway. It changed my life.
Phantom of the Opera met metal with Iron Maiden's 1980 album xD
CeltisManOne 1.0 Such a Trooper.
maxcardun That was such a bad pun, you should Run to the Hills.
Ryan Macher You'll take my life but I'll take yours too!
haahah
Completely different POTO
It's so awesome how you have some parts of Iron Maiden's Phantom of the Opera mixed into tis version for a guitar solo. Keep up the good work buddy!
Dude, it's over 90,000.
Idk who those 113 people are, but this is INSANE!!!!!!!!
Those 113 ppl never left box 5 open...
Fluttershy2002 IM DYING.
Kate Davis oh OH! We at 136 now! These people are RELENTLESS!
Probably 137 Bieber fans *vomits for saying that name*
the fact that you look so fuckin happy rockin on every song I see of yours is what made me have to sub. you sir are a badass. keep rockin
WICKED MEETS METAL! :D
LES MISERABLES MEETS METAL!!
YES!!
GalaxyCrasher little shop or aladdin and lion king
Excellent music 331Erock..
I absolutely love the Nightwish version and when I saw the title of this video "Phantom of the Opera Meets Metal" I was so happy! You played it even better than I expected! I love you! You are brilliant!
Now imagine the entirety of Phantom but with electric guitar instead...
The Bard's Song meets metal? Could be awesome as f**k.
This! That would be amazing!
your twist on music speaks to me..this right here is the icing on the cake..the cake OF LEGENDARY AWSOMENESS!!
this is bad ass af
Jim Henson's Labyrinth meets metal would be so genius.
Jim henson is love Jim henson is life
Yes, exactly xD
Reading that while listening to this...I think I just orgasmed.
haha firerys song
Headbanging your head off!
That was pretty damn awesome! I didn't think it could be pulled off that well without vocals. I love that you threw in Iron Maiden's Phantom of the Opera!
nightwish =]
*Andrew Lloyd Weber
I thought the same thing. We already have a Metal version of PotO and it's by Nightwish (fucking love them, btw).
AriochStarr Why can't we have more than one version? I love Nightwish, but i love this version too. It's definitely possible to like more than 1 thing ;).
Jessica Vienna I never stated we couldn't have a copy. I only stated the fact that we had a metal version already. Don't get me wrong, he does a really good cover (of EVERYthing), but I personally prefer the Nightwish version overall.
Nightwish phantom of the opera sounds completely different to this. The solo is the same on a few chords but not the same
That intro was so baddass.
Man, watching you playing is joyful, the passion is very obvious from the way you smile and play
he is very talented, although Nightwish sounded just like this when they did it a few years before, but hey this guy is amazingly talented, just because it was already done does not make this any easier
ALL HAIL THE GUITAR GOD !!!!!!!!
Fantastic, just fantastic. This is like my favorite song and you made it even better.
Iron Maiden already introduced Phantom of the Opera to metal. And our universe was never the same.
Completely different version so it doesn't matter
I AM MURDERING THE REPLAY BUTTON!!! Like if you are too
receives standing ovation, you sir are a god!! subbed 2 days ago, I wish you would have more fame on youtube!! you deserve number 1!
Вообще чувак нереально крут, бесспорно. Все его каверы супер.
Но вот именно это, призрака оперы... кавер в исполнении Найтвиш мне поболее нравится, хотя там и с вокалом, но если взять только музыку то все равно.
В нее надо вслушаться. ) Как по мне, сожалению, после Тарьи, ни Аннет Ользен, ни Флор не смогли дотянуться до поднятой Тарьей планки. Хотя на Флор есть надежды, подождем студийных записей.
Инга Хельстрем
По себе могу сказать что тож сначала не нравился, но потом как - то через какие - то более "простые" песенки вслушался, теперь не могу оторваться, конерт "end of an era" заслушан до дыр. А вообще, конечно, на вкус и цвет фломастеры разные.
К слову, соло данного кавера, это Phantom of the opera от Iron Maiden.
Fucking Russians.....are Awesome!!!
Инга Хельстрем whoohoo
Spiel du Irrer
Spieeel für uuuns!!
Hehe XD
The moment I heard those notes of Iron Maiden's Phantom Of The Opera, All I could do was pause the video and breath because holy hell that song is amazing
This tune is SO suited to electric guitar.
and so original *cough iron maiden cough*
seriously though this song was writen for guitar!
I don’t know what you’re talking about. He’s covering the Webber composition, not the Maiden tune, which was composed by Harris.
Kimon Matara
I'm just joking
Didn't Maiden already cover this? Well, sort of...
And Nightwish! :)
In the description he said he mixed the two
no, maiden wrote their version long before Andrew Lloyd Weber wrote the broadway version. They are 2 completely different songs. Both are awesome though.
David Saiyan I'm aware, it was sort of a joke no one seems to be getting...
Aonghus MacCready Then I guess it wasn't a good joke.
Just... wow! I will walk around with goosebumps for the rest of the week. Love it!
Can´t believe it took me so long to find this!
no. freaking. way.
Couldve done maidens phantom of the opera and troll everyone
Nvm its partially in there ^^
this reminds me of when I went to see it live... damn that show was awesome! They had the phantom with a scull staff that shot actual fireballs at one point
thoes 49 dislikes are lady gaga fans
those* geesh dummby lol
You know he did Bad Romance meets metal, right?
No, they were jamacan, and thought it said "dis i like"
OH MY GOD YES I LOVE THIS PLEASE MAKE THE ENTIRE SOUNDTRACK
You sir are an absolute wizard!!! This is, bar none, the best cover of this song I have ever heard! It's obvious by your face that you are having way to much fun!! Haha. Shred on, Bro!!
I hear a part of Iron Maiden's "Phantom Of The Opera" in this. ORGASMS!!!
Amazing! You are wickedly talented! You should do linkin park or evanescence. Also, why do you wink at the start of every video? Super awesome. This is my favorite musical ! Band and choir geek ! Haha :) Thanks!
Oh my god thank you so much for putting in the South Park clip!! I love that episode!!
This show and song were a natural choice and so well done. :0 )
The most versatile in genre, skilled in techniques, and importantly - OPEN MINDED metal guitarist I ever seen on RUclips. My day was made, and hope I make your day with my complimentary comment.
Oh my god... I love this. I am so glad that this is not the only video you have done.
A real masterpiece. Great rendition. Love Lindsay's electric violin take on it. Seems like a really volatile piece that just gets shredded by all types of instruments and genres. Amazing!
Erock, just discovered your channel, subscribed in a heartbeat! Outrageous, brilliant, bad-ass, epic! Oh, and did I say I love your stuff? Consider it said! Great job, brother!
I love watching your video's it goes without saying your a god tier musician but you just always look so happy when you play its infectious
I got so happy when the solo part came oncthat I teared up. Beautiful technique, beautiful harmonies, good rhythm, gorgeous piece.
I have listened to a few of your meets now. By far the best i heard on youtube thus far. Keep up the great work
This is without a doubt one of the finest covers of this song. Keep on rocking man.
no way !!! i have downloaded every one of your cover. the phantom, bethoven, back to the future jaja mmm better say every one are my favorites.
thanks guy !!!