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Classical Composer Reacts to Hell On Earth (Iron Maiden) | The Daily Doug (Episode 227)
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2021
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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm reacting to Hell On Earth by Iron Maiden. This is the last track on their 2021 Double Album Senjutsu, and I very much enjoyed the song's message and musical content. Cheers!
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A dynamic, melodic majestic masterpiece. For me, the whole "Senjutsu" record, is just stunning.
100%
Agreed. I didn't like Book Of Souls that much, I barely listened to it. I listened to Senjutsu at least 30 times already.
@@jeremytassin7978 Yeah, after the Book of Souls, this is really stunning. The last album I really liked was AMOLAD, now Senjutsu is up there too. If this becomes their last album, then yeah, I am a happy fan.
Sounds like generic modem crappy maiden to me. Not the band it used to be.
@@mrmanakin9684 Boring
This is probably the greatest Iron Maiden song ever. I grew up in the '80s and am obsessed with the first seven albums but this song really shows how much they've still got it and have actually progressed beyond their classic era. No other band has ever stayed around so long and kept evolving and improving in quality. Iron Maiden are the best band in the world, ever. Good on you for highlighting this amazing band.
You're right, I've been listening to Irons since 1984. It seemed to me that the first 7 albums were the best. But Hell on Earth brings you to your knees. Up the Irons.
I couldn't tell you how many times I've listened to this song. It's deffo straight into their top 5 songs of all time.
What other band can do that nearly 50 years after they formed.
Just saw it live recently, didn't disappoint. My #1 is Rime of the ancient mariner, but Hell on Earth is in the top, certainly.
@@MrMvidz Saw them last night in Nottingham and Hell on Earth was incredible. The crowd reaction was stunning.
Likewise in Glasgow. Incredible live performance of this song.
Nicko McBrain’s drumming doesn’t get talked about enough. Nothing flashy, just stays in the pocket and delivers the tastiest fills I’ve ever heard.
It may seem “simple” but what he does displays an extreme amount of control which can only come from a master, pulled off with such finesse he makes it look and sound effortless…
im an actual drummer here and yeah, nicko is the man. nuff said
In a way... Hes to Maiden what Charlie Watts was to the Stones
Really, tasteful playing beats acrobatics. That said Clive Burr was also incredible (and yes he was also very VERY tasteful)
The reunion with Bruce and Adrian revitalized Nicko. His 90s output was so lazy and uninspired. So it's almost like Brave New World welcomed him back to the band as well
My $0.02 - Nicko’s style and sound is every bit a part of what Iron Maiden is as is Steve’s bass and Bruce’s vocals. In a word: Crucial.
Love in anger. Life in danger. When that line is sung, it's so powerful.
goose bumps every single time \m/
Iron Maiden of today is made to be appreciated by musicians like yourself. Really shows the maturity of their game nowadays !
Yes, there are really great musicians today. A lot of people seem to be living in the past and deaf to actual artists of the present.
Meh its made to be more paleatable for non metal fans like Doug. I still think there new stuff is good, but it isnt even close to the 80s material. The new stuff gets old very fast whereas I can listen to the classic albums over and over, because it has much more depth and more interesting writing.
@@chickenman7252 I’m a metal fan and I dig the new stuff more. I dig both actually.
Yea, maturity, they are getting old. lol.
@@danszyller you're a weird metal fan. Anyway your comment implies that musicians wouldn't appreciate older Maiden which is very weird as well.
I love the sorta growl Bruce sings on “anger” in the “love in anger” line.
me toooooo! Best.
That is my favorite line in the song. The "love in anger" is so powerfully sung. Especially the with the strong vibrato at the end of anger.
Doug said "Up the Irons".... I think we did it boys and girls...turned Doug into a Maiden fan!
One thing to note about steve's bass style....he tends to put the action of his bass REALLY low and strikes the strings vs. plucking. So in the harder, faster, louder pieces you get the strings hitting the frets and it cuts thru giving the bass that distinctive punchy tone.
If you want to hear more of Steve Harris influence...I suggest British Lion "My Judas" .... a side project band of Steve's. Got to see them in Pensacola in a small venue with like 100 people. I was 5 ft from Steve the whole night. After the show they all came out and hung out. I got to meet my bass hero and shake his hand.....great guy. Humble and so happy to play in a small venue and meet fans...who were all very well behaved.
Can't be a maiden fan if the person doesn't know who EDDIE is just sayin
What an incredible and unrivaled moment!
@@zacharyhusk4649 Doug is coming along… give him time :)
@@zacharyhusk4649 To be fair there are two parts of Maiden, Part one, which is their music, and Part two, which is the one, and only Eddie, the Head, and you can be a fan of either of them, but you become a true fan when you love, and respect them both;-)
How many fans only bought the album, because of Eddie on the cover, and ending up going...WOW after listening to their awesome albums?!;-D
Up the mighty Irons!!!!;-P
One of us
Iron Maiden...songs written with a purpose, not throw away songs for the radio. Takes time to tell a story, enjoy the narrative, feel the journey
Exactly! 🎸
And yet there's this segment of fans whose heads are still stuck up the ass of the 80's and just want to hear Trooper 2. They did not evolve and grow with the band or the times.
@@ironlurker It's ok they like the more "catchy" music of the 80's to be honest, I've heard all and to me it's more entertaining to hear all those songs, more melodic and that, for example Run to the Hills, Trooper... they are not my favourites, not even my favourites of the 80's era, but they are popular because they are more comercial, catchy and easy to hear.
@@ironlurker It's not only that. There are times on every post-NPFTD Maiden album where they just get a little bit too indulgent for my taste and perhaps lengthen songs artificially. I still love them though. Every so often they knock out a short-and-sweet belter though. Last great one I can recall was 'The Alchemist' from TFF album. Love that song.
@@danporti3942 People are saying their newer stuff is a sell out, because it's not like their 80's stuff, anymore, so there is a bit of madness, about, lol
Up the mighty Irons!!!!!;-P
" I was hoping for another chorus"
We all were. And I have NEVER said that about a Maiden song before lol.
The Angel and the gambler ;)
@@malawigw dOn'T yOu ThInK i CoUlD sAvE yOu?
@@Anthony-ob5fy *7 hours later* don’t chu think ahhh can save your life
@@watvat8 *another 7 hours later* Don't you think I'm a savior?
@@Anthony-ob5fy Mhmm
It's an absolute honour and privilege to be a fan of this band. 💙
This! Greatest band ever.
Hell on earth is an absolute masterpiece.
40 years plus later and they're writing songs like that!!.....i just have the upmost respect for Iron Maiden..... how many classic, epic, and legendary songs have made?? Just one after another.....One of the greatest bands for me.
Iron maiden has carried me through my life graduation, enlisting in the Army going to war, coming home from war trying to understand what the world has become, growing older. This is pure Gold.
Wouldn't hurt to do every song on the new album...they are all amazing!
Yeap..
"That was effective". Doug's way of saying, "THAT KICKED F'ING A!"
9:15 probably Dave Murray's solo (plays legato and uses the whammy bar a lot)
9:38 for sure Adrian Smith's solo (very melodic, unmistakable tone)
11:50 probably Janick Gers's solo (plays staccato, very "dry" guitar tone)
I could be wrong about solo 1 and 3, but I'm certain of Adrian's one.
You're very precise. I can testify
Well done - pretty sure you nailed it!
I hope Dough sees your comment, I really think it's the one with the clearest description of the three amigos 👌🏻 Certainly Adrian's solos are pure melody and feeling. And, I mean, I love all of them, but he's my favourite guitar player!
Struggling with this myself. Solo 1 is Very sloppy for Dave, sounds more like something Janick would come out with. But also solo 3 sounds like Jan too. Daveys tone us usually unmistakeable like in the lead melody at 9:54, but the solo is a confusing one. If solo 1 IS him, he's even used the whammy like Janick. Weird
@@maiden06660 the solos are in the order: Dave, Adrian and janick. This is certain
gonna need your piano renditions. such a beautiful song and analysis
You realize what an amazing melody wizard Steve Harris is when you watch people perform solo piano versions of his Maiden compositions.
It actually tells me how generic it is to be honest
@@mrmanakin9684 maiden is quite simple now days. They've been repeating themselves since a matter of life and death. like ACDC
@@terran236 matter of life and death? They've been using the same scale and rhytm choices since their first album. But they still create amazing feels and melodies to this day
I've been a Maiden fan for 4 decades, and I love their earlier metal sound, but I also love prog. This is a slight move to blend the two, and I applaud their transition to more complex layered music to complement their always complex lyrics. Up the Irons. Keep 'em coming Doug.
The Parchment needs to be the next song you hear from Senjutsu!
Yes Yes Yes... The parchment please!!!!!!!
yesss please
Agree !!! What a song !!!!!
The three finishers are glorious back to back. Shout out to The Time Machine as well. As a whole, I think the whole album is magnificent. It’s hard to pick one tune out of the whole I think.
Darkest hour
Best song from one hell of an album. The lead guitar at the end gives me goosebumps every time, it's so full of emotions and reflects the lyrics perfectly. I just LOVE how Steves song writing evolved over the years and how he is not afraid to unleash it, 100% pure Maiden. God, how I love this band....
I was gonna comment. You said what I was feeling.
Doug figured out that the best way for him to keep his subscribers is to do Iron Maiden reactions. After all, that's literally how he grew his subscriber base.
That and Dream Theater
facts
Lots of Maiden fans out there. That's how I found Doug.
@@metalmark1214 same.
Doug - about the guitarists and their individual sounds:
Adrian Smith tends to build his solos from very structured patterns & licks put together with well-defined phrasing. His solos are performed almost always through his bridge pickup, giving them a distinctly thinner yet more harmonic sound that cuts through the mix without a level boost. His solos are always meticulously planned, so the Adrian solo you hear on the album will be the same Adrian solo you hear live. He comes up with the best riffs, too, which usually have the most rocking feel to them.
Dave Murray’s solos are usually have a very flowing, legato feel to them punctuated by long ascending & descending runs of trills & bends. He performs most of his solos through the neck-position pickup, giving them a fuller, robust voice. When he really attacks his solos, they really command your attention. He is the most spontaneous of the three - when you see them live, you will hear key features of the solos he put down on vinyl, surrounded by nicely-fit bits of what he’s feeling at the moment.
Janick’s solos tend to ride right between Adrian & Dave’s in terms of structure & sound, although Janick tends to include more rapid-fire staccato-picked scales in his solos than either Adrian or Dave. When you hear a guitar mirroring & filling out Bruce’s vocal melody line, it is Janick. Like Dave, Janick is very spontaneous live - you might hear a completely different solo from him on stage vs album, key highlights noteithstanding.
Hope this helps!
I was listening to this today on a break from studies hours before a test; I was rocking out to it and for some reason the melodies made me tearful and you put out this video now! Your analysis and comments make me love the song more and will surely enjoy it a lot more. Thank you Doug.
I been crying during this song thinking of my dead brother and what he would have said about this song and album I can’t stop crying thank u for this need to cry
We need this for the good of the people to feel lost or afraid I really can’t stop crying everytime I heard the song
:(
Nickos drumming on the whole album is amazing not talked about enough in my opinion but I can't wait to see this live
I agree with you there mate. Definitely been his strongest album for a while
@@markparkin5372 yeah it might be one of his strongest Performances ever. Imo Senjutsu is their best Album since Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and that came out back in 1988
I'm not the biggest fan of Nicko, but man he kills it in this track.
The Parchment is a masterpiece as well mate. up the irons. PS personal question to your Doug... would you go and see Maiden on the new World Tour?
Yeahhhh
Everything is a masterpiece for fanboys like you. The Parchment is one of the most boring songs on the album.
@@spyro2386 please don't tell anyone, I'm a huge Maiden fan, saw them 12 times live, but this album is just an average to me. I can't understand the hype. It's far the weakest effort since the reunion, TBOS is their best since then, that's among their top5 for me.
The only 10/10 song on Senjutsu is TWOTW. The least Maiden-y one. Weird.
So yes, The Parchment is boring. As most of Senjutsu.
Sorry
@@artmooneyblog thank God not everyone thinks like you. Of course you are never going to understand the hype. You didn't like it. And that's fine. People who liked are hyped. And there's nothing you can do about it but complain, which is fine too...
"Death of the celts" from the last album, way better!!!
This song does feel like a final statement. It’s a rare cathartic song.
Yep... On the other hand we all thought The Final Frontier was going to be their last album when it came out so... Who knows?
The album has the vibe of: there is much evil in the world, mortals are overcome by the systems they create, their greed and finally hopefully we can be purified and be reunited in some kind of afterlife.
This whole album was written and produced in 2019. This song is almost like they predicted the corona pandemic before it even happened.
I wish they had waited to write and record this album during the pandemic, at least then it might've had a sense of urgency and social relevance instead of the bloated metal-by-numbers they've pumped out instead.
@@pentagrammaton6793 - wow, you really have NO idea, do you?
@@riffmagos think what you like, as a fan of 35 yrs I've paid my dues time and again to this band, and if I want to make my opinion clear on how utterly tedious and self-derivative they've become then I will.
Thats also about the same time Haken was writing their album "Virus". Maybe these metal bands knew something we we didn't. Spooky stuff lol.
@@pentagrammaton6793 They just make the music that makes them happy and proud I guess. I'm just glad I like it just as much as the old stuff.
UP THE IRONS!!! Great album all the way through.
Doug, the solos are:
9:21 Dave Murray
9:38 Adrian Smith
11:50 Janick Gers
*EDIT*
You can hear them isolated the whole song. From start to finish Adrian (left ear) Janick (middle) Dave (right ear)
So much more effective! I went and posted a long ass comments with some really bad interpretations on how I hear them 😂.
hah yes, glad I did "guess" correctly. I believe you are correct Victor.
That's exactly what it sounds like to me!
2:50 Not even a minute into the actual song reaction and his piano skills along with the Maiden song is epic.. I don't just tune in to watch your reaction i tune it to witness play along keyboard awesomeness!
Now I need Doug's full Hell on Earth Piano cover!
Finally! The reaction that I wanted from this album! An absolutely stellar masterpiece. Honestly, it’s one of my favourite Maiden songs of all time, and I don’t know how that’s even possible. Even songs I liked but didn’t love eventually grow on me, but I loved this one the very first time. It’s so dynamic and passionate, you’ve got the newer sound of the band, but you’ve still got the old-school gallop. I love these long songs that Maiden writes. It’s a complete journey listening to them. Songs like this are as epic as their entire career.
You gotta do The Parchment next!
I can’t wait to be in an arena singing along with the entire crowd in this one!
I agree…..I’ve been an instant fan of maiden since ‘82 (I was 10) and this song just hit me like a freight train ……amazing piece of work 🤘
The Parchment is mandatory 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Please!!!!!!!
Absolutely
9:15 Janick starts with whammy vibrato (slightly less smooth, narrower tone than Dave), then 9:22 it's Dave's sound, brighter and mellow. He also uses a lot the whammy bar going down, while he does pull-off and hammer-on (start at 9:23), then his famous legato, combining the same legato pattern in various tonalities; very fast and fluid, with creamy and glassy sound (neck pickup almost always, i think).Then, it's Adrian's turn, 9:37. He has a distinct and sharp tone, in his solos he uses a lot an alternation of quiet bits and more wild ones, fluidly. Very melodic, with characteristic vibrato at the end (he uses both fingers and whammy bar, I think here he uses the whammy bar to do it). His tone is always on point, sharp but full of medium range. (In Italian, I'll say "più pieno", fuller). 11:50, Janick starts with his classic tone, a bit more compressed and darker than the others. He often breaks his solos with frequent bendings. Usually he shreds a lot, (with Adrian, he uses more staccato) but at slower paces, he can be very melodic and he methodically spreads his bendings in sweet spots. Usually is Dave who does fills and licks, he has a sweeter sound. Then sometimes Adrian or Janick, or both, harmonize Dave's melodic phrases. I'm sorry for my English, I hope I've explained well.
An amazing reaction as usual. Im sure you would enjoy The Parchment just as much if not more! Thank you for great content. All the best from Sweden!
Everyday since the album was released I have been waiting for this review. Glad it finally came.
The way I identify the guitar players.
Might not be totally accurate, but this is how I perceive them:
Davey - full sound. Like bubbles. It’s super fast and precise. Run to the hills is his solo.
Adrian - has more of a twang to his sound. And the notes are very precisely picked. Nothing is aggressive, or particularly fast; everything seems to float. The wicker man
Janick- the sound is more like a pan flutey type. Very fast, but a bit muddy. The muddier sólo in fear of the dark.
Again, this is how I hear it. So it’s probably not as helpful. Also, I love all of their styles, so any words I picked that might be misinterpreted, don’t. I really love this band and these three guys are my heroes.
I'm a long-time Maiden fan and Davey's sound has always been my favorite. It's been called "legato style" but I just love that velvety tone and how the notes flow together.
Dave is very fast and seems to follow the song structure closer with his solos.
Adrian is my favorite & I tend to identify his solos as slower & maybe a bit loose, almost like he is just about to lose control and play just a bit too late. See 2nd solo in 2 Minutes to midnight or 2nd solo in The Wring on the Wall.
Janick is very wild and spontaneous. I almost think Jimi Hendrix vibe.
Dave and Adrian both use a legato style and they often mirror their solos. I suggest you look up Lick Of Beasts' channel. They both have their sound and style and it is very easy to know who is playing. Janick on the other uses a staccato style and picks every single note. It is very obvious if you listen to Aces High opening. His sound and tone is also very different. Fun fact: Janick is left-handed but learned to play right handed.
Quite a few people with much more vocabulary to describe what I tried to. Thanks a lot guys! Hopefully Doug will be able to tell them apart in the next editions.
Dave: legato, soping wet chorus
Adrian: blusie, notes falling over each other.... Almost think he's gonna fall behind but then he's rt there rt on top
Jan: balls to the wall.... As fast as I can go
Me in a Bernie Sanders meme to DOUG: "I am once again asking for another Iron Maiden reaction (THE PARCHMENT)"
Yeah I love the Parchment too but the whole Senjutsu album is great!
That last part really has an ending vibe to it, if this was their last tune it definitely sounds like the right note to end on.
Definitely, IM is an atemporal band. Those lyrics were written back in 2019 and guess what? They're still pretty much reflecting 2021. Amazing!!
Damn, lyrics written in the 80’s are still relevant. One of the greatest bands of all times.
@@joelmacdonald6994 exactly !!!!
Agreed..Joel and Mauricio...their complex and intelligent lyrics will stand the test of time...
And sadly it hits even stronger right now
Doug I was very pleased to see you review this song. It is in my humble opinion the best song on the album and my personal favorite. Splendid work as always!
Time Machine, Darkest Hour, Death of the Celts and The Parchment are all incredible, w/ interesting time changes etc. The whole album is amazing.. hard to pick just one song...
He should do the whole album on Patreon.
Amen fella wouldnt be surprised if they did the whole album live
@@craigmcghee4 I read on Twitter that Bruce wants to do some intimate gigs playing the whole album. Hope it goes ahead, would love to see it all live.
@@craigmcghee4 they should do the whole album live 🤘
Only thing I don't like is all of the synth. Too much on my opinion.
I had to go back about 10 times and listen to Bruce growl at 11:11. After listening to Maiden for 40 years that stood out to me.
You're joking, was hoping to find the Hell On Earth reaction tonight, 10 mins later you upload it, Doug! Love your reviews, keep it up!
Awesome reaction :)
The Parchment would also be nice, its another epic with deep lyrics and theme
It doesn’t surprise me that this song flew to the top of the poll for your reaction video, even the Iron Maiden Facebook page shared the video today and captioned it something like “you guys really seem to like this one don’t you”. It’s a phenomenal masterpiece!
As for the guitar players and solos, they’re played in the following order: Dave Murray and Adrian Smith (middle solo section), Janick Gers (solo during breakdown at end). The defining characteristics I’d say are:
Dave Murray - Neck pickup warm sounding tone, a lot of fast legato licks, very fluid playing.
Adrian Smith - Usually bridge pickup for a sharper tone, alternative picked scales, bluesy sounding licks to his solos, can be a bit experimental to bring new material to the band but nothing too crazy. Can definitely hear how he brings new things to the band if you listen to each album in order.
Janice Gers - Shredder, power player, repetitive licks (you can easily pick them out once you’ve heard them) goes for speed. He gets a lot of bad rep for his solo style as he’s said in interviews before “you can never play the same thing twice so you may as well improvise it live” which is a shame as a lot of his studio solos are really good, but he has butchered them in the past. His solos on Senjitsu have impressed me though! Hope this helps.
Smith used often Tapping and his Trem in creative Ways, on of his Signature-Moves is this Angus-Young-bend-to-the- octave-ad-the-small-third-but-in-fast-lick. Murray do more Improvisation and in this tasty Dive-Bombs. Gers is more into folkish-Stuff.
The Red and the Black was very fascinating Live, because it was a massive show-up of their guitar-skills.
I hope you check The Parchment and Senjutsu too! One has an egyptian creepy vibe that gets better as the song goes, the other is quite different from the typical Maiden style with a very melodic and catchy chorus.
The parchment is the best song on the album.
The Parchment absolutely needs to be the next one
Another outstanding Maiden reaction from Doug.
At first I wasn't too bothered about this song, i had given it a cursory listen but I hadn't really given it my attention. It wasn't until I heard Bruce barking out 'LOVE IN ANGER' that I sat up and took notice; I was a convert. This album, like Book of Souls, has some spectacular tracks and I have to say that my top three so far are Senjutsu, Hell on Earth and Darkest Hour.
I can't wait to see what the boys do next!
Adrian Smith's solos will always be f...g perfect... as always
I love this song, its impact is epic. Thanks for pulling out so much more meaning from it
Great video as always, thanks for your expertise Doug. More maiden please :)
Never have 12 minutes felt like 4 again!
That Piano Solo! Brutal!
He's a master at picking up melodies. My favorite reactor.
Love how you were feeling the music so much that you were just noodling around on the piano. Sounded great sir! Love these videos of yours. Up the Irons 🤘
I really get happy when there's a new Doug's video. You are the best man, your reactions have the perfect balance between technical analysis and music lover. Best regards from Brazil.
Lifelong Maiden fan here Doug, I'd vouch for you as keyboard player!!
I love you enjoyed lyrics . Another song you should check that has strong lyrics and is reflection of current times is song When the wild wind blows. Much love for the reaction
Hey Doug I loved it when you took off on your little keyboard solo. It tickled the hell out of me. I love those magical spur of the moments like that.
Simply a great dissection of a Epic song. I actually listened to it for the first time with your vid!! I have the album, but haven't listened to the 2nd disc yet. Wow, what a great song, very complex. You have a new sub! Thanks Cheers and Up the Irons! Maiden follower since 1982!!!
Guitar solos-Dave first being more legato, and then almost certainly Adrian second, following the melody. Adrian plays very melodic solos. Janick is third one later. Typically they follow that order. All three are capable of great melodic playing!
Adrian def the clean/melodic solos, jannick a tad noodly for my taste, dave tends towards slightly harsher tones... all are terric together. Jannicks writing has added a good deal, must b said
I have listen to this song over fifty times now and still it overwhelms with emotion and and brings me to tears.
Same👍🎸🎶💥
I cant get this song and its melody variations out of my head. Listened to it everyday since receiving the Album on Sept. 2nd damn I love this album and especially this song.Up The IRONS
@@tonyrestaino7593 The first song I heard from Maiden was Can I play with Madness and I fell so in love with that song that I must have listen to it on rotation for days and this is the first song since I have been 13 to make me feel that way again.
@@twestist Been listening to Maiden since the first album. Holy shit I'm old. Lol
by chance, RUclips has recommended your video to me! I'm very happy, it's my favorite song from the new album! Thank you very much for this! 🤘🔥
Great review! The Parchment is my favorite, I'd like to see you make a video of that one.
Doug, I hope you react to The Parchment from the new album. It is an outstanding and hypnotic song with some Egyptian vibes on it. Great job with Hell on Earth
Please!!!! The parchment please!!!!!
@ yes, yes please
Agreed but Hell on Earth is definitely better
Great analysis , Doug! Parchment is also outstanding! The main riff is very interesting.
Nicko with the galloping drumming really adds so much the style of this song. The entirety of this song is a masterpiece. Intro, lyrics, drumming, solos, ending. I really hope they end their concert with this one.
Your accompaniment on the keyboards was actually awesome ! I'd love to hear more !
Can't believe you focused on the stabs during Adrian's Beautiful lead break. It's the most stunning use of timing and musicality. One of the best lead breaks on the album.
Man, I'd love to just hear you improvise on the piano to a full Iron Maiden song.
This is my favourite from the album! I'm so glad you did this video! Thanks Doug!
Love your reactions. Especially to Maiden. You seem to really love playing along to their songs. Can see joy on your face.
I’ve said it on the fc forum that Adrian’s solo on The Darkest Hour is the best I’ve heard in a long time. Hell on Earth is my favorite.
This one is probalbly my fav of the entire album. Good comments, Doug. Keep it going!
I'm very excited to see you react to this song! I think it's a highlight on an incredible album. And yes, I did vote for this!
A wonderful video as always!!
When you started playing at 11:20 I literally got chills
When Bruce sings the word "anger" he really fucking means it, absolutely awesome vocals.
And to all the keyboard warriors criticising his vocals, go through what he did and see how good you sound, twats.
You can hear the growl in his voice when he sings that part
Doug you must be a great musician. Love the the fact a classical composer can appreciate music like this. Always loved Maiden. Like you said they have something to say and learn from their music. Keep up the great work
I'm glad I can finally see the reaction to this absolute masterpiece, the video wasn't available for a few days. Totally worth the wait. Btw, you'd totally be their best keyboard player ever. Cheers Doug!
Death of the Celts and Darkest Hour from the same album have some of the best leads and solo-ing I’ve heard in ages
When it somes to solos, all 3 guitarists have very different style and sound. Dave has probably most fluent, bluesy and round sound with a lot of vibrato, Adrian has usually more sharp, agressive sound with a lot more single notes flying around and Janick is very trashy, dynamic and "dirty" in sound - with a big tendency to improvise on stage which sometimes works great, and sometimes not so much :) After some time you can easily recognize who is playing where as they are quite loyal to how they sound over the years.
I always had the impression that Smith has more Blues influences than Murray.
What distinguishes Dave from Adrian, to me, it's the usage of the Legato technique, which Dave loves. Both have strong blues influences.
@@exe2517 Yes that's how I always hear it
Great descriptions of the 3
Exactly
I like how you followed along and doodled on the piano in your reaction. Very enjoyable, like listening the song with a friend. Thanks Doug!
This song is epic! Really like your analysis in the end of the video, well done!
The solos are like this:
Solo 1 - DAVE / Solo 2 - ADRIAN / Solo 3 - JANICK
And as a general rule: Adrian is the bluesy one, he tends to bend a lot. Dave plays fast and very tight and uses legato a lot. Janick plays also fast, but he is more aggressive and uses the whammy a lot
dave is the best guitar player.....adrian is the best musician.....janick is the best dancer.
Its amazing how epic this song is.. It was a very good review.. Thank You for this.. Absolutely fantastic! If this is the last song of Maiden..worth it. The last song of Iron F****g Maiden! Absolutely the best iconic song of the Band.. I really love Maiden, but I think this song is the fulfillment. Thank You so much Iron Maiden for all! You made the metal side of my life🤘🏻See you in Budapest in 2022.06.07
Doug, I really appreciate your videos. As a lifelong Maiden fan, it's so great watching you listen and give such thoughtful attention to their songs. Thanks.
I love your review on this! Thank you!
It’s great how you can play along on first play. Great reaction.
If you go back and listen to When the Wild Blows you hear a lot of similarities.
I didn’t know your channel before but I’m glad this song won out, it’s my absolute favorite of the new album and one of my favorite maiden songs of all time!
I am really glad this video is back 🤘👍❤️
Great analysis, Doug!
I would rate the songs of Senjutsu as follows:
Senjutsu 7/10
Stratego 9/10
Writing On The Wall 7/10
Lost In A Lost World 9/10
Days Of Future Past 7/10
The Time Machine 8/10
Darkest Hour 10/10
Death Of The Celts 9/10
The Parchment 9/10
Hell On Earth 9/10
Senjutsu 9/10
Stratego 7/10
Writing in the wall 8/10
Lost in a lost world 8/10
Days of future past 9/10
Time machine 7/10
Darkest hour 10/10
Death of the celts 7/10
The parchment 9/10
Hell on Earth 10/10
This album is a grower, but this my favorite song on it by an enormous margin. Different people have different opinions, but of the 4 longer Steve Harris songs, this is the one that works best for me.
To repeat what Up_In_The_Air said, you can learn to recognize the soloists by their style. Janick tends to have a raw, dirty sound and his solos feature hundreds of notes clumped into a tiny space. Dave's guitar usually has a cleaner "spacey" sound, and his solos feature a lot of fast and clean legato runs with a bluesy feel. Adrian also has a bluesy feel, but he tends to be more of a "storyteller," and his solos are emotional, with a lot of single notes, bends, and slides punctuated with bursts of rapid notes. I'd say Adrian is my favorite, as he usually seems to be saying something significant.
Well described
@@camerongardner4538 Thanks!
Great reaction Doug. I love your view and dive into Maiden, especially the new album. Looking forward to you getting into Death of the Celts.
Exceptional reaction - perhaps the best reaction channel on RUclips. I absolutely love Doug's improv solos along to the music. What a wonderful statement as to the fact that this could be their last track ever, I'd be totally happy if this was their last studio track. What a fucking song.
#UPTHEIRONS this album is a masterpiece. the intro gives the song room to breathe, it is not rushed. I would love to hear you do Remember Tomorrow.
I hope you check out SAVATAGE some day 😬. Perhaps Gutter Ballet or When The Crowds Are Gone. Or Chance.
Morphine Child would be an awesome one to react to.
Edit: spelling
@@petervargo1696 I've been suggesting Morphine Child for some time.
@@fatihsendur7544 nice! Well, I'll throw my voice in there. It's a great track!
Gutter ballet definitely
Chance is probably my favorite of theirs, but they have so many great songs. Criminally underrated band.
Hi Doug, It's Kevin
Really enjoyed this song, It has a great variety of music flows & the lyrics sending a msg.
Thanks for doing this & Wishing you a great rest of your Monday, Cheers!
I really appreciate your take on Maiden's songwriting. It's like reading great philosophy. They capture the human dilemma exquisitely. Now more than ever!