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

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  • 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....

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  • @tolguler
    @tolguler 2 года назад +20

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

  • @watchersee3389
    @watchersee3389 6 лет назад +17

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

  • @davidbrothers2765
    @davidbrothers2765 4 года назад +275

    I'm more impressed with that guy fingerpicking that part

    • @CheetahBigKitty
      @CheetahBigKitty 4 года назад +1

      Its wild.

    • @Blueking-k7c
      @Blueking-k7c 4 года назад +1

      Insane fingerpicking technique! Wow!🤘🤘

    • @Itzsfo0
      @Itzsfo0 4 года назад

      Neither is really interesting

    • @CroLlama
      @CroLlama 4 года назад +12

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

    • @rostyle590
      @rostyle590 4 года назад +2

      Bionic_Marine yeah the solo bit was very sloppy

  • @ThomasZwijsen
    @ThomasZwijsen  6 лет назад +185

    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!

  • @haunter_1845
    @haunter_1845 5 лет назад +17

    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
      @TheDarthneko Год назад

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

  • @abischel06
    @abischel06 5 лет назад +8

    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.

  • @BlackieNuff
    @BlackieNuff 5 лет назад +17

    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.

  • @ThomasZwijsen
    @ThomasZwijsen  6 лет назад +8

    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/

  • @onesandzeroes
    @onesandzeroes 6 лет назад +87

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

  • @davidprado4970
    @davidprado4970 5 лет назад +13

    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

  • @hoohoogururickyzonner4885
    @hoohoogururickyzonner4885 4 года назад +2

    ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING(!!)... BOTH, NITA'S "IMPECCABLE PULCHRITUDE".. AND "SONIC RIFFING".. A "DOUBLE WINNER" HERE.. CAN'T ARGUE WITH THAT!!

  • @ngn3079
    @ngn3079 4 года назад +107

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

    • @Goofy948
      @Goofy948 4 года назад +18

      He is a way better player .

    • @coolioboyd1990
      @coolioboyd1990 4 года назад +1

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

    • @Itzsfo0
      @Itzsfo0 4 года назад

      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
      @shanesmith734 4 года назад

      @@Itzsfo0 look up Geosmin by hnrk&Kodyak

    • @howtoshootstraighthtss4948
      @howtoshootstraighthtss4948 3 года назад

      Yup he is lol

  • @helmerkappert5152
    @helmerkappert5152 2 месяца назад

    Fantastic to see both of you having so much fun.
    Gives me a smile from ear to ear!❤

  • @WolfNippleChips71
    @WolfNippleChips71 2 года назад +7

    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.

  • @artemioslekos7328
    @artemioslekos7328 6 лет назад +3

    Two masters creating perfection!

  • @AchmedComedy_
    @AchmedComedy_ 4 года назад +2

    My brain melted at this epicness!!! 🤯

  • @ccheval4857
    @ccheval4857 6 лет назад +10

    Really, like this acoustic sound a lot.

  • @steves4533
    @steves4533 4 года назад +2

    That was awesome. Two guitarist I have enjoyed watching on their own coming together to play a song I love. And the duo of classical and electric guitar sounds great!

  • @andrem4615
    @andrem4615 4 года назад +7

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

  • @marlonscloud
    @marlonscloud 10 месяцев назад +1

    This was great! Also makes you realize how unique dave Murray is - she did an amazing job but no one can replicate his playing!!

  • @Showmetheevidence-
    @Showmetheevidence- 4 года назад +176

    Something is off with the timing ...

    • @themisrodopoulos
      @themisrodopoulos 4 года назад +41

      It's too fast at some parts

    • @CavemanJesus4Life
      @CavemanJesus4Life 4 года назад +8

      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
      @matthewwayne5716 4 года назад +17

      Definitely too fast at times

    • @TheInfernalwing
      @TheInfernalwing 4 года назад +3

      it was a bit sloppy on the solo part.

    • @smeckenjacksson7732
      @smeckenjacksson7732 4 года назад +11

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

  • @SUKOCONANUNGMETAL
    @SUKOCONANUNGMETAL 11 дней назад

    "Great Performance..
    Mr.Thomas and Miss Nita Strauss... I Like It!!!"
    🎸🎸🤘🤘👍👍🙏🙏😎😎

  • @THESNEAKERADDICT
    @THESNEAKERADDICT 4 года назад +15

    so good!

  • @georgiospapadopoulos2181
    @georgiospapadopoulos2181 6 лет назад +1

    Perfect combination of electric and acoustic guitar!

  • @moreblack
    @moreblack 6 лет назад +157

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

    • @flowrepins6663
      @flowrepins6663 3 года назад +11

      because is epic.

    • @m0nk3yl0v3r
      @m0nk3yl0v3r 2 года назад +4

      set to 0.85% ... sounds perfect

    • @JavierNula
      @JavierNula 2 года назад +2

      So true. Even Maiden itselves play it faster

    • @s3any1977
      @s3any1977 2 года назад +2

      True. Rage Against the Machine do it quick.

    • @ruman962
      @ruman962 2 года назад +2

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

  • @cuppy3755
    @cuppy3755 4 года назад +1

    Zwijsen's playing is untouchable.

  • @AhmedMAmer-nm1bg
    @AhmedMAmer-nm1bg 6 лет назад +14

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

  • @ericfavre2301
    @ericfavre2301 5 лет назад +1

    acoustic guitar has never before sounded so badass !!!

  • @KaboshkiWulf
    @KaboshkiWulf 4 года назад +113

    A bit too fast but overall pretty dope

  • @TroyanMarshall
    @TroyanMarshall 3 года назад +1

    Wow.... speachless..

  • @Karlgolden
    @Karlgolden 6 лет назад +240

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

    • @davidhaney1394
      @davidhaney1394 6 лет назад +10

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

    • @Karlgolden
      @Karlgolden 6 лет назад +10

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

    • @FL_Cordis
      @FL_Cordis 6 лет назад +5

      Without the makeup he is beautiful too dude =)

    • @PearsAreOkay
      @PearsAreOkay 6 лет назад +4

      Okay goober, thanks for the observation

    • @Karlgolden
      @Karlgolden 6 лет назад +1

      PearsAreOkay you talking to me?

  • @JosePedroSantos777
    @JosePedroSantos777 3 года назад +1

    My god! Besides you're playing this music, the rythim of the right hand of Nina Strauss is mind blowing! Wish I had a rythim like that! Up The Irons!

  • @TomTom-lj7px
    @TomTom-lj7px 6 лет назад +11

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

  • @phspalace1021
    @phspalace1021 6 лет назад +1

    How can anyone dislike this? Its Phenomenal.

  • @ricardoh.1575
    @ricardoh.1575 6 лет назад +53

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

    • @jimmycampos3435
      @jimmycampos3435 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @goncalobaia1574
      @goncalobaia1574 3 года назад

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

  • @ericventalon6113
    @ericventalon6113 2 месяца назад +1

    Au top les 2 ... guitares électriques et classiques un super complément !

  • @robsonjusten4127
    @robsonjusten4127 6 лет назад +7

    I Love Nita

  • @stephenfwadsworth9565
    @stephenfwadsworth9565 9 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @Ballovirta
    @Ballovirta 4 года назад +6

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

  • @SpencerDavis2000
    @SpencerDavis2000 5 лет назад +2

    that was super awesome. I loved how the electric guitar sounds with the classical

  • @hibiki54
    @hibiki54 3 года назад +7

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

  • @mattquiney8
    @mattquiney8 6 лет назад

    2 people doing a great cover and really enjoying themselves, great to see

  • @arturjanik334
    @arturjanik334 6 лет назад +4

    Amazing.Thanks for watching

  • @graeme1744
    @graeme1744 4 года назад +2

    At first i thought what's going to happen hear, and then pure magic.

    • @Goofy948
      @Goofy948 4 года назад +1

      Real fast magic

  • @aktivnosti1832
    @aktivnosti1832 4 года назад +8

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

  • @AcaciaAvenue
    @AcaciaAvenue 5 лет назад +1

    See her face, expecially in the first 2 minutes? That's it. That's what Iron Maiden do. That feeling of genuine adrenaline-fueled badass happiness. That's why I love that band.

  • @ryanduray1
    @ryanduray1 6 лет назад +209

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

    • @sanimoze31
      @sanimoze31 5 лет назад +24

      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
      @tomspice73 5 лет назад +1

      That is hér job tó Play

    • @ragnarokxg2113
      @ragnarokxg2113 5 лет назад +7

      @@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
      @jonsixxx6569 5 лет назад +4

      But the solo sounded like shit

    • @gabrielgregorio2340
      @gabrielgregorio2340 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @noudockeloen
    @noudockeloen 3 года назад

    This is how music Must Be thank you ....!

  • @heltonoliveira394
    @heltonoliveira394 4 года назад +5

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

  • @codyprice5662
    @codyprice5662 2 года назад

    I love watching these two play it's like magic you can see it in their faces I'd love to just be a fly on the wall

  • @jamiboothe
    @jamiboothe 4 года назад +3

    This was the best Trooper cover I have ever heard. Many moons ago in a thrash band we would do this cover, and it would generate an insane pit every time. I still wonder why it has that power, though this cover can help me with my confusion.

  • @LiquidAudio
    @LiquidAudio 6 лет назад +1

    Oh man that was EPIC!! Rock on guys!!

  • @peoplevsradio317
    @peoplevsradio317 6 лет назад +17

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

  • @homemadeitalyhomemadeitaly7813
    @homemadeitalyhomemadeitaly7813 4 месяца назад

    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
      @ThomasZwijsen  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for the lovely words!

  • @marcospimentel1319
    @marcospimentel1319 4 года назад +4

    👏👏👏 sem palavras, faltou até o ar.

  • @angelomoshopoulos4369
    @angelomoshopoulos4369 3 года назад

    The power and the glory.

  • @fotiskaranikolis4152
    @fotiskaranikolis4152 4 года назад

    Just beautiful

  • @Wonmanbanned
    @Wonmanbanned 4 года назад +18

    Way too fast.

  • @joojo1975
    @joojo1975 6 лет назад

    WOW That's so awsome, the combination Classic guitar/ e-guitar kicks me away and Nita ist the WOMAN! Love her so much.

  • @gerardscott5815
    @gerardscott5815 4 года назад +8

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

  • @roukoukoukou
    @roukoukoukou 2 года назад +1

    You're both incredible, I love you guys!!

  • @tylersherkin9487
    @tylersherkin9487 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Mowglibaloo2
    @Mowglibaloo2 4 года назад

    One of the best videos on RUclips.

  • @yaguarete79
    @yaguarete79 5 лет назад +1

    Heeeeyyy!!!! What a version!!!!! I'm amazed that more women are into rock than before, and it's great!! You two rock!!!!!

  • @davidtaylor941
    @davidtaylor941 6 лет назад +3

    Nita is a GODDESS

  • @orejotus
    @orejotus 6 лет назад +1

    great cover your are a great classical musician and with nita strauss whos a new legend in guitar nice cover of the great iron maiden

  • @Franco.Adrian.Tortora
    @Franco.Adrian.Tortora 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @KevinMeyerSSK
    @KevinMeyerSSK 4 года назад +2

    Wow, I really like combo with acoustic

  • @timgerard262
    @timgerard262 6 лет назад +9

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

    • @wchurchill419
      @wchurchill419 6 лет назад

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

  • @ProjectCreativityGuy96
    @ProjectCreativityGuy96 4 года назад +2

    I can just imagine how the drums would sound with that guitar! Be blastin'!!! \m/

    • @msy8212
      @msy8212 4 года назад

      Nicko is fast drummer, yep!)

  • @vladedivci
    @vladedivci 6 лет назад +36

    Half a woman, half a fire!

  • @shabeth7773
    @shabeth7773 6 лет назад

    You guys looks like your having so much fun...great song and awesome playing together!!!

  • @alfonsoirigoyen7762
    @alfonsoirigoyen7762 4 года назад +7

    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

  • @bangmandornaiklexi
    @bangmandornaiklexi 5 лет назад

    Love this! Never bored watching Nita..😍

  • @theoutdoordude2259
    @theoutdoordude2259 4 года назад +28

    She's messing it up

    • @prajwal9946
      @prajwal9946 3 месяца назад +1

      Don't criticized if don't understand..

  • @johnmessina9721
    @johnmessina9721 Месяц назад

    Ok...that was awesome!

  • @Thedesertguy75
    @Thedesertguy75 4 года назад +1

    slow down and relax......enjoy the song and its riffs....

  • @steveprall3478
    @steveprall3478 5 лет назад +43

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

    • @usmanrind9648
      @usmanrind9648 4 года назад +4

      It's a cover not a performance bud

    • @cizib1442
      @cizib1442 4 года назад +2

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

    • @danielmccormick3611
      @danielmccormick3611 4 года назад +2

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

    • @steveprall3478
      @steveprall3478 4 года назад +3

      @@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
      @mor3ga 3 года назад

      @@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.

  • @MikiMaiden
    @MikiMaiden 6 лет назад +1

    Great combination of classic and electric guitar. Well done both!

  • @PozerAdultRacingTeam
    @PozerAdultRacingTeam 4 года назад

    Totally awesome.

  • @the.communist
    @the.communist 4 года назад +12

    She plays it too fast n cramped

    • @gameswithtoasty3246
      @gameswithtoasty3246 4 года назад +2

      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.

  • @leodesil6869
    @leodesil6869 4 года назад +1

    2 differents univers, beautiful

  • @guilhermefilho
    @guilhermefilho 5 лет назад

    Amazing guys

  • @BULOW100
    @BULOW100 6 лет назад +14

    onde consigo uma guitarrista 👱 dessas pra mim? 😚

    • @hegelarthur
      @hegelarthur 5 лет назад

      Qualquer loja de instrumentos,stratocaster

    • @franciscomoraes5859
      @franciscomoraes5859 5 лет назад

      @@hegelarthur ele se referiu a mulher kakakakakakaa

    • @williamstorres1619
      @williamstorres1619 4 года назад

      Contrata o Pablo vittar ela e loira também...

  • @melissawalls7256
    @melissawalls7256 2 года назад

    Nita can play a guitar like she’s just breathing. She’s awesome!!

  • @noelcox9027
    @noelcox9027 4 года назад

    I can’t stop watching this!!!! You are both so good!!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!!

  • @kiddvs9696
    @kiddvs9696 4 года назад +3

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

  • @michaelglucksman147
    @michaelglucksman147 5 лет назад

    Wow! Very cool playing on both parts! My Gosh is Nita hott!

  • @D61664
    @D61664 4 года назад +4

    Why so fast ?!

  • @hazleehamzah1244
    @hazleehamzah1244 Год назад

    So amazing..

  • @Groteskfull
    @Groteskfull 4 года назад +2

    This was great. I don't get why people were nitpicking that it was too fast. Probably the same people who have no complaints when Maiden regularly play this song live at an equal or faster tempo.

  • @christianreid8859
    @christianreid8859 5 лет назад

    I still get chills when i watch this

  • @garaged
    @garaged 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @dmitrybotnar9162
    @dmitrybotnar9162 4 года назад +6

    Perfect name for this album is “Nylon Maiden”))))

  • @punkskaterpizza
    @punkskaterpizza 5 лет назад +1

    Whenever nita plays this song i just get entranced

  • @louisvolette8077
    @louisvolette8077 6 лет назад +5

    Nice cover, but not good solo!!!! I prefer the original version

  • @blackstrat6732
    @blackstrat6732 4 года назад

    That was killer , thank you

  • @artur55000
    @artur55000 4 года назад +4

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

    • @isaiahfreeman9790
      @isaiahfreeman9790 4 года назад

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

    • @artur55000
      @artur55000 4 года назад

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

  • @Academipol
    @Academipol 6 лет назад +2

    Fenomenal !!!

  • @peternemes6770
    @peternemes6770 5 лет назад +12

    "spontaneously happened"!!!? 😂😂😂LOL