This was fun, congratulations on the milestone. The "wouldn't pay money" to see Iron Maiden line is a crack up. Us Maiden fan's knew that thought would not last long!
@@reliantncc1864 Lol, I feel you :-) I am also not that animate at gigs, but it is a long time since I was in the front rows for Bruce to be able to see me :-)
That was actually the only truth... Agreeing with "outro like the intro" after 2 years means that he is not listening to Iron Maiden, besides his profitable reaction videos. So fake...
He is NOT... Agreeing with "outro like the intro" after 2 years means that he is not listening to Iron Maiden, besides his profitable reaction videos. So fake...
@@joselorenzopaez And I say that I am the God and tomorrow morning you will find 2 million dollars in your closet. Don't forget to open your closet first thing in the morning.
I hadn't heard the personal circumstances re covid and teaching before. Sounds like a difficult time, I'm glad you decided to go through with reactions and analysis on youtube. Yours is one of a small number of music youtube channels I regularly come back to and has been a part of my own recent musical journey.
I have enjoyed watching many of Doug's reaction videos especially the live shows. But I hope we don't have to suffer being told that IM are in E minor so often. That was sorted by a professional guitar player who explained that to us which Doug may have missed LOL. Iron Maiden is not so much a heavy metal band. Considered now a prog rock in a sense as most of their music is at least melodic.
I don't normally give comments to anyone, sorry youtube creators... But I have to say that you are one of the few that I actually come and watch. I haven't been disappointed this far, we don't agree on everything, but that's what makes it more interesting. Thank you for you contribution to the community and keep up the good work!
I was in my second year of my music degree, can’t tell you how useful it was to have a professor looking at music I knew inside out, and when you did Ancient Mariner, I had a reference for what augmented chords sounded like (I’m a drummer, so always found keys and chords more difficult to place in my head, all of a sudden, I had an easy reference, I passed with a distinction, cheers Doug 🤘)
The 3- guitar attack was the result when Adrian Smith left the band in 1980 and was replaced by Janick Gers. When Smith came back in '99 (along with Dickinson), they decided to keep Gers in the lineup, since he had worked with Bruce's solo endeavor.
@@SylviusTheMad actually smith joined in November 1980 for touring Edit: he first played with them for a tv show, so there's footage of that: ruclips.net/video/H7szV9zTakk/видео.html
@@SylviusTheMad Smith replaced Stratton in October 1980 after he was dismissed from the band. Steve Harris - bass, backing vocals (1975-present), keyboards (1988, 1998-present) Dave Murray - guitars (1976-1977, 1978-present) Adrian Smith - guitars, backing vocals (1980-1990, 1999-present), keyboards (1988) Bruce Dickinson - lead vocals (1981-1993, 1999-present), piano (2015) Nicko McBrain - drums (1982-present) Janick Gers - guitars (1990-present)
12:44 Helloween got their old guitarist and vocalist back, now they have 3 guitarist, 2 lead vocalists (3 if you count with Kai), a bassist and a drummer
Your reaction to Iron Maiden's Rime of the Ancient Mariner was the first one I saw. No idea why it popped up in my suggestions because I generally dislike and avoid reaction videos. Can't believe that was almost 2 years ago. I've been watching ever since and have found a lot of music that I really like through your channel. I've also learned a lot of music theory that I've never really thought about before as well, and I've been playing one instrument or another for 46 years now. Thanks for the channel and congrats on 2 years :)
This first Iron Maiden reaction video was my gateway drug to all things Doug....I think you had about 3,000 subscribers at the time? Glad to see the channel has grown so much, well deserved.
You are, along with Key of Geebz and The Charismatic Voice, hands down the best Music reaction channel on RUclips precisely for the reason your brother told you: You add to what we know about these songs. It would be awesome if you could do longer, more in-depth analysis-videos about some of these songs, that are not in the typical "reaction" format, because there is so much interesting stuff to learn about the theory behind the songs we love.
I was watching your channel on my lunch breaks at work. Iron maiden was the first thing I saw. After 8 years, our office was closed, and my position was outsourced to New Jersey. Needless to say, it's been tough getting back to work. I still follow your channel. I got married last year. My wife has been a rock. She is Brazilian. I used to send her Iron Maiden songs when she was in Sao Paulo. Up the Irons. Keep up the excellent work
The video that I found Doug with. Iron Maiden Strange World still to do, and of course, Testament someday. Just think, when I started listening to Iron Maiden, Doug was 5 years old.😂. Congratulations on 2 years on RUclips. Most successful RUclips channels last 7 years, so you got at least 5 years left.
I remember watching this video I had the pleasure of seeing iron maiden live. You help bring the stories behind this song and so many songs to life and I appreciate your content. Keep up the good work my friend. God bless.
Double the Doug ! Well done mate , we've been enjoying your reactions and journey into new music , appreciating our favourite bands that we have grown up on whilst giving us a different perspective from a trained ear , and having an open mind into genres out of your normal realm . Much respect for that and look forward to you continuing your journey with us . Cheers from 🇦🇺👍
Congrats! I came in via your YES reactions and have stuck around to experience things like Iron Maiden. In the early 80's I was the designated driver for friends who were going to The Spectrum to see Iron Maiden. We had floor seats, they were toasted, and I was bored. So bored, I left the floor area and started a climb to the highest seats where I stretched out and actually napped during the show. I remember seeing "Eddie," which was neat, but that's the complete and total end of my memory of that show.
This was great! Loved hearing the backstory and thanks for the whiskey tip! Proper glass and careful sip, I can tell you are a connoisseur. I am more into Scottish and Rye but I will check it out.
Thanks for drawing attention to your doc. I've been a subscriber since sometime in 2021 and didn't know until today that kept track. I'm amazed to find that you've not reacted to any Triumph songs. They are the "other" Canadian trio and arguably as popular in their day, if not as longevic. Would love to see your take on "Fight the good fight" and/or "Lay it on the line."
I watched the original video the day you released it. I’m a huge Maiden fan and I’ve watched every reaction you do to iron maiden and a lot of the other ones you do. I’ve even told my buddy who has a masters degree in composition to watch you…and he does. For me it’s really fun as a non-musician non-composer to hear what you have to say about things because I have learned a lot and it does take me back to a time when I was younger played trumpet. Anyway I’ve seen maiden 8 times in concert most recently here in Seattle and I can’t wait to see them again. I can tell that you’ve warmed up to the potential of seeing them live. If you do, I recommend standing on the floor. Can’t match being that close and taking in the entire stage production.
Congrats, Doug! 200 followers to 270K in 2 years is incredible! Love your analysis. I really appreciate your ability to break things down for us without proper musical training. May I suggest "The Warning." 3 sisters from Mexico that are currently only 22 20 and 18. I'd like to see your breakdown of their song Disciple or Evolve.
I'm glad you started doing these reaction videos. You turned something bad that had happened to you, into doing something very positive. You share your knowledge with others in a very direct and funny way and you are clearly a very nice person. So... congratulations on your 2nd year. I'm looking forward to the next 2 and wish you all the best. Greetings from Portugal.
When Bruce Dickinson returned to Iron Maiden he demanded to have also back Adrian Smith who was with him at his solo attempt back then (Accident of birth was the best album of that era). At that time Iron Maiden had Janick Gers as their second guitarist, so Harris decided to have three guitarists. Why do I write all these. I have seen Iron Maiden live every single time they have played live in Athens, Greece since 1988 -I was 17. YOU CAN HEAR THE THREE GUITARS AT THE LIVES! It is amazing
You know, Doug, I’ve always felt deep respect for people who are able to laugh about themselves. I really enjoyed this. Greetings from Mexico, and happy anniversary!
12:45 Periphery has 3 guitarists! I’m surprised you haven’t reacted to them yet they’re an extremely pivotal band for modern prog metal. I’d recommend “Racecar” from their debut.
Watching both Dougs simultaneously headband together warmed my heart. Congrats on 2 years I've said before but as a classically trained sax player and a metal head/music lover your channel is such an uplifting and entertaining one compared to many out there. Cheers 🍻
Congrats Doug. As a longtime Iron Maiden fan, I stumbled upon this original video at the time, and have enjoyed your videos ever since. I highly recommend you see them live next time they come to your area. \m/
If you love the dual guitars in Iron Maiden you might want to check out the band who inspired them: Wishbone Ash. I don't think you've done them before and their songs Sometime World and The King Will Come rock.
Congrats Doug. I’ve been followed your videos for long and more than informative, instructive they are fun and relaxing in some dull moments. Thanks for the work.
Happy aniversary! Everytime i see iron maiden in your content , i’m there. I am an iron maiden fan and latley i have listen to one of their albums that i didnt like back then, but now , i listen 3 Timea a day full album. Now i think it’s great . The album is “ the final Frontier” . I would suggest “ mother of mercy” and “coming home” for a reaction , but all album is great.
I've watched more of your videos than I can remember but don't normally comment, congrats on 2 years of, in my opinion some of the best reaction videos out there and here's hoping for many more
Knowledge really has to be transmitted and this transmission has its personal mark with the ease and clairvoyance with which you speak and the ease with which you do it so makes the spectator happy, who thus learns small details that may have gone unnoticed previously. People love to know what others think about the subjects they are so grateful for. The technical research that you do behind the songs and the musicians as well as their history makes the ears of any listener prick, placing the listener in a time and space with reference... as if it were a music GPS satellite. That whiskey sounds like a good ointment to me. :) For me Fear of the dark is just the harbinger of Joy of a Spark.
I haven't seen before the Fear of the Dark reaction. Doug you are cool. But now that I found out that you like BTTF and mentioned "the first time experience of Back to the Future" and that you have seen it a dozen times...you just got cooler. Rock'n'roll !!!
Doug, I came to your channel because of the Iron Maiden reactions and I just love them. I have watched each one of them countless times. Cheers from brazil!
Thank you, Doug, for what has been a very enjoyable and educational two years! I remember watching that episode -- probably not on the day, but some days or weeks later -- and it stands up well to the test of time. There have certainly been production improvements, but the core is there. A solid foundation, indeed, upon which to build such a successful channel.
There is really only one other reaction channel I watch, and that creator is a vocalist so focuses on that. I’m not a singer and can’t hold a tune to save my live. It’s her passion that draws me in, as well as her open-mindedness to genres that aren’t her thing(she also seems to be a closet metalhead). I’m not a musician in any way(tried guitar, but I was awful even after years although I enjoyed), but there is something about the way everything comes together that just makes the neurones in my brain light up. The way you break stuff down, even though I still don’t understand it, is something I really appreciate. I don’t think you’ve even taught me anything, because I am so left-brained I can’t follow, but maybe I’m enjoying vicariously because it is something that I wish I understood more. Love your channel Doug, always look forward to new metal and rock reactions. Pretty sure I subscribed very shortly after this first episode, i was probably one of Maiden fans that “liked” it, so I’m really glad you chose that song and accidentally found a rabid fan base. And I have to say, I approve of your celebratory drink. When it come to whisk(e)y, I’m a Scotch guy, but Irish is my close 2nd choice. I’ll be taking a look and try to pick up to try. 🥃’🥃
Congrats on 2 years! I am going to also make a recommendation, just because I am interested in what you make of it, Manowar Battle Hymns. I don't think you've reacted to that band yet.
Congratulations on your two year anniversary Doug! I toasted right along with you, although I am drinking beer. I think I have been with you almost since the beginning. Your trained musical insights into the music I love are really interesting. Keep up the good work! Cheers! 🥃
Doug, I love your reactions. I also watch Virgen as well . I saw Iron maiden back in the 80's and loved it. You are spot on about your observation that you only get 1 time for the first time. As a rock climber I can relate. I only got 1 chance to "on-sight" a climbing line.
Congrats Doug!!!! Happy anniversary. Great pick. Maiden is one of my top five favorite bands. I follow them since 1980 approx. I've seen them live six times. All salad shows. Astonishing!
Doug, your passion for music is contagious and i always look forward to your reactions...for 2 years now!!! And of course watching you fall in love with Maiden is the icing on the cake. Much respect and up the irons.🤟🤟🤟
Doug I just wanted to thank you for making the decision to do reaction videos. It is so nice to have a skilled professional breakdown a lot of songs I grew up with. Thanks again.
I'm proud to say that I am one of those Iron Maiden fans who who watched this within a couple of hours after it came out. Subscribed right then. It's great to be a part of the journey. Wish you all the best
Hello Mr. Helvering - or should i say hello Doug, it´s me toto from germany - i´ve been with u since nearby your starting and been not needed to comment about my broken english. But anyway - i´ll be glad u mad u´r way troughout this corona-xperience and i think we both can thank the creator to find another way to be "stay in tune" with things we love. I love the way u bring music to people in a different way - from a classic composer - this is awsome 4 me. i learn a lot from a different angle. me the creator bless u and u´r family and please don´t stop giving us more of those content. By the way - the most i like when u sitting at the piano and play along - could listen all the time. best regards 2 u and u´r family toto
Happy anniversary, Doug! I remember that first Iron Maiden reaction. Probably left some suggestions in the comments then. It's great that you're still going strong with these! 👍👍❤❤
Thank you so much for all the knowledge and joy you've brought us all, and congratulations on this anniversary for you've made some wise choices in life! Prost!🍻🤘🤘🤘
Have been watching your videos for about the last year, you do a great job and give a different perspective than most reactions out there. Congrats on you success, and thanks for the entertainment. Now I’ve got a whole new level for you to go to. Spastic Ink - A Wild Hare, highest level prog metal with music over Bambi. Think you will enjoy this one.
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This is like watching a metal head watching a classical musician watching a metal band. 😂❤
this comment is perfect
My thoughts exactly!
While being a metalhead yourself.
😂😂😂
🤣
I was homeless as I watched it now I run the hanging department at Goodwill . We went through a lot together.
Damn, congrats
Congrats man!
@@maximan4363 I would be nothing without the Creator.
@@lukanovak1492 Doug and Megan helped me through a very hard ship.
@@dmstewart66 Goodwill did a documentary about my life last month I'll let you know when it comes out. God bless you.
This was fun, congratulations on the milestone. The "wouldn't pay money" to see Iron Maiden line is a crack up. Us Maiden fan's knew that thought would not last long!
@@reliantncc1864 Lol, I feel you :-) I am also not that animate at gigs, but it is a long time since I was in the front rows for Bruce to be able to see me :-)
That was actually the only truth... Agreeing with "outro like the intro" after 2 years means that he is not listening to Iron Maiden, besides his profitable reaction videos. So fake...
@@fzan666 jelous..?
@@seelenwinter6662 No, just a whistleblower 😎 Read my comment, not this answer, where I fully explain, so everyone understands.
I love watching these professional musicians and composers very slowly turn into one of us. 😄
totally agree! LOL
He is NOT... Agreeing with "outro like the intro" after 2 years means that he is not listening to Iron Maiden, besides his profitable reaction videos. So fake...
@@fzan666 cmon. He says he’s into it now!
@@joselorenzopaez And I say that I am the God and tomorrow morning you will find 2 million dollars in your closet. Don't forget to open your closet first thing in the morning.
@@fzan666 ruclips.net/video/Egd_oN97XwI/видео.html
Iron Maiden brings all metal fans together. Thanks for the reactions to one of the best metal bands
I hadn't heard the personal circumstances re covid and teaching before. Sounds like a difficult time, I'm glad you decided to go through with reactions and analysis on youtube. Yours is one of a small number of music youtube channels I regularly come back to and has been a part of my own recent musical journey.
Ditto! Along with Rick Beato, The Charismatic Voice, and a very small number of others.
For me the others are The Charismatic Voice and 12tone. After that it's mostly guitar specific stuff.
Good choices. It would be cool if Doug and Elizabeth or Rick Beato would do a video together.
@@EdwardRLyons Doug, Beato and Charismatic Voice are also amongst my favourites. Maybe another 2 or 3 that I watch on a regular basis.
I have enjoyed watching many of Doug's reaction videos especially the live shows. But I hope we don't have to suffer being told that IM are in E minor so often. That was sorted by a professional guitar player who explained that to us which Doug may have missed LOL. Iron Maiden is not so much a heavy metal band. Considered now a prog rock in a sense as most of their music is at least melodic.
I don't normally give comments to anyone, sorry youtube creators... But I have to say that you are one of the few that I actually come and watch. I haven't been disappointed this far, we don't agree on everything, but that's what makes it more interesting. Thank you for you contribution to the community and keep up the good work!
Always happy for more maiden
I was in my second year of my music degree, can’t tell you how useful it was to have a professor looking at music I knew inside out, and when you did Ancient Mariner, I had a reference for what augmented chords sounded like (I’m a drummer, so always found keys and chords more difficult to place in my head, all of a sudden, I had an easy reference, I passed with a distinction, cheers Doug 🤘)
The 3- guitar attack was the result when Adrian Smith left the band in 1980 and was replaced by Janick Gers. When Smith came back in '99 (along with Dickinson), they decided to keep Gers in the lineup, since he had worked with Bruce's solo endeavor.
*1990 bud 👍
Smith wasn't even in Iron Maiden yet in 1980. He replaced Dennis Stratton in 1981.
@@SylviusTheMad actually smith joined in November 1980 for touring
Edit: he first played with them for a tv show, so there's footage of that: ruclips.net/video/H7szV9zTakk/видео.html
@@SylviusTheMad Smith replaced Stratton in October 1980 after he was dismissed from the band.
Steve Harris - bass, backing vocals (1975-present), keyboards (1988, 1998-present)
Dave Murray - guitars (1976-1977, 1978-present)
Adrian Smith - guitars, backing vocals (1980-1990, 1999-present), keyboards (1988)
Bruce Dickinson - lead vocals (1981-1993, 1999-present), piano (2015)
Nicko McBrain - drums (1982-present)
Janick Gers - guitars (1990-present)
@Bed Feet I’m sure Paul and Blaze have done a show together.
(3:23) cheers!!!
12:44 Helloween got their old guitarist and vocalist back, now they have 3 guitarist, 2 lead vocalists (3 if you count with Kai), a bassist and a drummer
Well, maybe Doug should react to Pumpkins United or Skyfall next (if he hasn't already, idk).
Your reaction to Iron Maiden's Rime of the Ancient Mariner was the first one I saw. No idea why it popped up in my suggestions because I generally dislike and avoid reaction videos. Can't believe that was almost 2 years ago. I've been watching ever since and have found a lot of music that I really like through your channel. I've also learned a lot of music theory that I've never really thought about before as well, and I've been playing one instrument or another for 46 years now. Thanks for the channel and congrats on 2 years :)
Iron Maiden fans are the best! Congratulations on the milestone!
This first Iron Maiden reaction video was my gateway drug to all things Doug....I think you had about 3,000 subscribers at the time? Glad to see the channel has grown so much, well deserved.
You are, along with Key of Geebz and The Charismatic Voice, hands down the best Music reaction channel on RUclips precisely for the reason your brother told you: You add to what we know about these songs. It would be awesome if you could do longer, more in-depth analysis-videos about some of these songs, that are not in the typical "reaction" format, because there is so much interesting stuff to learn about the theory behind the songs we love.
Thank you so much Doug!
Top man Doug awesome channel
I was watching your channel on my lunch breaks at work. Iron maiden was the first thing I saw. After 8 years, our office was closed, and my position was outsourced to New Jersey. Needless to say, it's been tough getting back to work. I still follow your channel. I got married last year. My wife has been a rock. She is Brazilian. I used to send her Iron Maiden songs when she was in Sao Paulo. Up the Irons. Keep up the excellent work
The video that I found Doug with. Iron Maiden Strange World still to do, and of course, Testament someday. Just think, when I started listening to Iron Maiden, Doug was 5 years old.😂. Congratulations on 2 years on RUclips. Most successful RUclips channels last 7 years, so you got at least 5 years left.
So glad you chose to rerun what is my favorite Iron Maiden performance - thank you, for this and for just being you. Keep 'em coming.
Congrats from Portugal, really love your reactions to music!! Cheers (Irish whiskey, the best!)
If this was at the 200 subscriber mark, I must've been at about 3 or 400, I'm proud to say. It's been a lot of fun watching/listening along.
I remember watching this video I had the pleasure of seeing iron maiden live.
You help bring the stories behind this song and so many songs to life and I appreciate your content. Keep up the good work my friend. God bless.
Double the Doug ! Well done mate , we've been enjoying your reactions and journey into new music , appreciating our favourite bands that we have grown up on whilst giving us a different perspective from a trained ear , and having an open mind into genres out of your normal realm . Much respect for that and look forward to you continuing your journey with us . Cheers from 🇦🇺👍
I like to watcth your videos because it is very cool but also because you speak very clearly and I can train my english
Oh well, wherever,
Wherever you are
Iron Maiden's gonna get you
No matter how far
And the rest is history.... Thanks, Doug. Congrats, and many more years to come! I will never forget your Maiden Mondays.
Congratulations on the 2year anniversary!! Hopefully many more to come, also redbreast is a fantastic choice! 🇮🇪
You're one of us now! Glad to have you as a part of the Blood Brotherhood, Dough 🤘
Congrats! I came in via your YES reactions and have stuck around to experience things like Iron Maiden. In the early 80's I was the designated driver for friends who were going to The Spectrum to see Iron Maiden. We had floor seats, they were toasted, and I was bored. So bored, I left the floor area and started a climb to the highest seats where I stretched out and actually napped during the show. I remember seeing "Eddie," which was neat, but that's the complete and total end of my memory of that show.
This was great! Loved hearing the backstory and thanks for the whiskey tip! Proper glass and careful sip, I can tell you are a connoisseur. I am more into Scottish and Rye but I will check it out.
Thanks for drawing attention to your doc. I've been a subscriber since sometime in 2021 and didn't know until today that kept track. I'm amazed to find that you've not reacted to any Triumph songs. They are the "other" Canadian trio and arguably as popular in their day, if not as longevic. Would love to see your take on "Fight the good fight" and/or "Lay it on the line."
I watched the original video the day you released it. I’m a huge Maiden fan and I’ve watched every reaction you do to iron maiden and a lot of the other ones you do. I’ve even told my buddy who has a masters degree in composition to watch you…and he does. For me it’s really fun as a non-musician non-composer to hear what you have to say about things because I have learned a lot and it does take me back to a time when I was younger played trumpet. Anyway I’ve seen maiden 8 times in concert most recently here in Seattle and I can’t wait to see them again. I can tell that you’ve warmed up to the potential of seeing them live. If you do, I recommend standing on the floor. Can’t match being that close and taking in the entire stage production.
Congrats, Doug! 200 followers to 270K in 2 years is incredible! Love your analysis. I really appreciate your ability to break things down for us without proper musical training. May I suggest "The Warning." 3 sisters from Mexico that are currently only 22 20 and 18. I'd like to see your breakdown of their song Disciple or Evolve.
I'm glad you started doing these reaction videos. You turned something bad that had happened to you, into doing something very positive. You share your knowledge with others in a very direct and funny way and you are clearly a very nice person. So... congratulations on your 2nd year. I'm looking forward to the next 2 and wish you all the best. Greetings from Portugal.
Congratulations, discovered your channel fairly early and been loving it ever since!
Happy second anniversary, Dr. Doug!! 🎉🥂 Rock On! 🤘🤘
Congrats for the two years, Doug! May many more come!
When Bruce Dickinson returned to Iron Maiden he demanded to have also back Adrian Smith who was with him at his solo attempt back then (Accident of birth was the best album of that era).
At that time Iron Maiden had Janick Gers as their second guitarist, so Harris decided to have three guitarists.
Why do I write all these. I have seen Iron Maiden live every single time they have played live in Athens, Greece since 1988 -I was 17.
YOU CAN HEAR THE THREE GUITARS AT THE LIVES! It is amazing
Up The Irons! Been enjoying the channel since that first video! Congrats on all your success, your unique takes are the best out there!
You know, Doug, I’ve always felt deep respect for people who are able to laugh about themselves. I really enjoyed this. Greetings from Mexico, and happy anniversary!
I love your channel, Doug; a real mix of reaction, insight and humour.
I love Iron Maiden, and I'm a Proggie. This is brilliant, cheers Doug.
12:45 Periphery has 3 guitarists! I’m surprised you haven’t reacted to them yet they’re an extremely pivotal band for modern prog metal. I’d recommend “Racecar” from their debut.
Really fun seeing the way your react to the song with your head and movements, often in the exact same way
Up the Irons! Congrats on two years!
Watching both Dougs simultaneously headband together warmed my heart. Congrats on 2 years I've said before but as a classically trained sax player and a metal head/music lover your channel is such an uplifting and entertaining one compared to many out there. Cheers 🍻
Great band to live. Saw them in the early 80s. Then last year 2022 in Austin with my Son. Still sound great.
Congrats Doug. As a longtime Iron Maiden fan, I stumbled upon this original video at the time, and have enjoyed your videos ever since. I highly recommend you see them live next time they come to your area. \m/
Do you know that the video you reacted is with the intro of the song cutted, right?
Congratulations for the two years, my favourite reaction channel!
If you love the dual guitars in Iron Maiden you might want to check out the band who inspired them: Wishbone Ash. I don't think you've done them before and their songs Sometime World and The King Will Come rock.
Great idea. Steve Harris was a fan, so this would give context to why Maiden sounds the way they do.
...Like IT so much seeing you having fun yet with Iron Maiden!!!!🤟
2 years and 269K subscritors later... Love your videos. keep the great work! i'm glad, that you now, would pay to see the Iron Maiden!
Been on board ever since Doug love your video reactions especially Iron Maiden ❤God works in mysterious ways ❤️
Congrats Doug. I’ve been followed your videos for long and more than informative, instructive they are fun and relaxing in some dull moments. Thanks for the work.
Noticed the walls of the office have gotten much more material on them. Long gone the days of the simple light shade.
Happy aniversary! Everytime i see iron maiden in your content , i’m there. I am an iron maiden fan and latley i have listen to one of their albums that i didnt like back then, but now , i listen 3 Timea a day full album. Now i think it’s great . The album is “ the final Frontier” . I would suggest “ mother of mercy” and “coming home” for a reaction , but all album is great.
We knew the "Metal" would get ya Doug. Now you're in for life. You can't go back now! Up the Irons my man!
Happy anniversary Doug! And Meghan and Dan too! Love your show! ❤️❤️❤️
Congrats! I remember watching this first video 2 years ago!
Past Doug: Talking about music theory, what the song remind him of
Present Doug: "Shut up and enjoy the music!" *Air plays drums, guitar and headbangs
I've watched more of your videos than I can remember but don't normally comment, congrats on 2 years of, in my opinion some of the best reaction videos out there and here's hoping for many more
i love your reactions Doug and apritiate your point of view of music
Knowledge really has to be transmitted and this transmission has its personal mark with the ease and clairvoyance with which you speak and the ease with which you do it so makes the spectator happy, who thus learns small details that may have gone unnoticed previously.
People love to know what others think about the subjects they are so grateful for.
The technical research that you do behind the songs and the musicians as well as their history makes the ears of any listener prick, placing the listener in a time and space with reference... as if it were a music GPS satellite.
That whiskey sounds like a good ointment to me.
:)
For me Fear of the dark is just the harbinger of Joy of a Spark.
Ah I found ya channel not long after you posted this, and before you did your second. Loved all the Maiden you have done.
Congrats dude! keep em comin! i love watching your reactions! Nigel from Malta!
Congrats, since Covid starts I see yours videos, very professional reactions, greeting from 🇨🇱 Chile
Your reaction of Fear of the Dark is what drew me in to your channel.
I haven't seen before the Fear of the Dark reaction. Doug you are cool. But now that I found out that you like BTTF and mentioned "the first time experience of Back to the Future" and that you have seen it a dozen times...you just got cooler.
Rock'n'roll !!!
Doug, I came to your channel because of the Iron Maiden reactions and I just love them. I have watched each one of them countless times. Cheers from brazil!
Congratulations Doug!🎊🎉🤘 Been watching your videos for over a year now, keep up the good work!🤘🎶🍻
Happy birthday Doug. Loved your progression to being a Metal Head ! 🤣🤣
Congratulations on the 2years. It was around that time I subscribed and have been enjoying your channel ever since. Long may it continue
Thank you, Doug, for what has been a very enjoyable and educational two years! I remember watching that episode -- probably not on the day, but some days or weeks later -- and it stands up well to the test of time. There have certainly been production improvements, but the core is there. A solid foundation, indeed, upon which to build such a successful channel.
There is really only one other reaction channel I watch, and that creator is a vocalist so focuses on that. I’m not a singer and can’t hold a tune to save my live. It’s her passion that draws me in, as well as her open-mindedness to genres that aren’t her thing(she also seems to be a closet metalhead). I’m not a musician in any way(tried guitar, but I was awful even after years although I enjoyed), but there is something about the way everything comes together that just makes the neurones in my brain light up. The way you break stuff down, even though I still don’t understand it, is something I really appreciate. I don’t think you’ve even taught me anything, because I am so left-brained I can’t follow, but maybe I’m enjoying vicariously because it is something that I wish I understood more. Love your channel Doug, always look forward to new metal and rock reactions. Pretty sure I subscribed very shortly after this first episode, i was probably one of Maiden fans that “liked” it, so I’m really glad you chose that song and accidentally found a rabid fan base.
And I have to say, I approve of your celebratory drink. When it come to whisk(e)y, I’m a Scotch guy, but Irish is my close 2nd choice. I’ll be taking a look and try to pick up to try. 🥃’🥃
Elizabeth
Love your page Doug and i am a massive Maiden fan
Lol, so good. I loved how you agreed with yourself, positive self talk is important... 😆
Congrats on 2 years! I am going to also make a recommendation, just because I am interested in what you make of it, Manowar Battle Hymns. I don't think you've reacted to that band yet.
Congrats on 2 years!
Congratulations on your two year anniversary Doug! I toasted right along with you, although I am drinking beer. I think I have been with you almost since the beginning. Your trained musical insights into the music I love are really interesting. Keep up the good work! Cheers! 🥃
Bravo Doug! Cheers from Brazil. Long live the channel. All these stories deserves a book! What about that?????
Doug, I love your reactions. I also watch Virgen as well . I saw Iron maiden back in the 80's and loved it. You are spot on about your observation that you only get 1 time for the first time. As a rock climber I can relate. I only got 1 chance to "on-sight" a climbing line.
Congrats Doug!!!! Happy anniversary. Great pick. Maiden is one of my top five favorite bands.
I follow them since 1980 approx. I've seen them live six times. All salad shows. Astonishing!
Doug, your passion for music is contagious and i always look forward to your reactions...for 2 years now!!! And of course watching you fall in love with Maiden is the icing on the cake. Much respect and up the irons.🤟🤟🤟
Doug I just wanted to thank you for making the decision to do reaction videos. It is so nice to have a skilled professional breakdown a lot of songs I grew up with. Thanks again.
I'm proud to say that I am one of those Iron Maiden fans who who watched this within a couple of hours after it came out. Subscribed right then. It's great to be a part of the journey. Wish you all the best
I am glad it did start. I truly like your rection. So congrats for you 2 years thing. Be safe and skilful. Pinge
\m/ HORNS UP! \m/
Your amaizing Doug!!!!
Love your channel Doug. Take care.
Happy second anniversary of the reactions in channel. I wish you more success and great dicovery during reactions.
Very nice to see you react to your own reacrtion, I love it
Hello Mr. Helvering - or should i say hello Doug, it´s me toto from germany - i´ve been with u since nearby your starting and been not needed to comment about my broken english. But anyway - i´ll be glad u mad u´r way troughout this corona-xperience and i think we both can thank the creator to find another way to be "stay in tune" with things we love. I love the way u bring music to people in a different way - from a classic composer - this is awsome 4 me. i learn a lot from a different angle. me the creator bless u and u´r family and please don´t stop giving us more of those content. By the way - the most i like when u sitting at the piano and play along - could listen all the time. best regards 2 u and u´r family toto
Whenever I find iron maiden title I watch the video without thinking.. up irons big fan since 1988. Tripoli, Libya
It's been a cool journey, Doug. Thanks.
Thanks for all the videos you have truly been a new light on music that I listen to
Happy anniversary, Doug! I remember that first Iron Maiden reaction. Probably left some suggestions in the comments then. It's great that you're still going strong with these! 👍👍❤❤
Thank you so much for all the knowledge and joy you've brought us all, and congratulations on this anniversary for you've made some wise choices in life! Prost!🍻🤘🤘🤘
Have been watching your videos for about the last year, you do a great job and give a different perspective than most reactions out there. Congrats on you success, and thanks for the entertainment. Now I’ve got a whole new level for you to go to. Spastic Ink - A Wild Hare, highest level prog metal with music over Bambi. Think you will enjoy this one.