Bruce Dickinson on Iron Maiden's "Empire of the Clouds"

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8 жыл бұрын

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden wrote "Empire of the Clouds," the band's longest song ever, clocking in at 18 minutes. Here, he talks about creating the epic. READ MORE HERE: radio.com/2015/09/11/bruce-dic...
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@iluvkochikame 8 жыл бұрын

Bruce's imitation of Nicko was perfect

@talaniel 8 жыл бұрын

+iluvkochikame Yeah, that was great :-) I wonder which part of the song he talks about :-) I hear some unpleasant sound around 14:50+ in the right channel.

@nolejd50 8 жыл бұрын

+Katerina Konecna I'll explain. There's this little buzzing in the right channel. There's a process which name I've forgotten, but roughly it's literally "translating" musical pieces (notes, tones) into a "mental-visualisation". What I'm trying to say, is that Nicko used a violin bow (I think) and scrapped it against the gong and maybe some other drum parts to recreate the falling of the R101, literally bringing you a picture of it falling and crashing onto the ground through music. That buzzing you hear is the wind ripping the outer cover and the airship's downfall, and the loud cymbal drum is the airship crashing onto the ground. I hope I was understandable :D EDIT: Bruce explains this and more on 1:50 and on.

@hetjamesfield4473 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah he nailed that haha 👍

@edilsonlima5985 6 жыл бұрын

From a musician/singer to a famous complex businessman and now a philosopher. An example for the youngers.

@cor955 5 жыл бұрын

Edilson Lima don't forget he's a licensed pilot as well

@raghuvansh1293 3 жыл бұрын

@@cor955 and cancer survivor

@Toasty667 3 жыл бұрын

and a guy who abandons his daughter.

@CoolMikey81 3 жыл бұрын

And don’t forget he also hosted television documentaries, authored novels and film scripts, created a successful beer with Robinsons Brewery and competed at fencing internationally. 😉😂

@ozricaurora6943 2 жыл бұрын

@@Toasty667 You don't know that. Family arguments and fallouts can be very messy and we've only been given one side of it.

@johnnyeayre110 6 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest Maiden songs ever. It's one of my favorite songs period.

@Rossstewart88 2 жыл бұрын

Such an under appreciated song

@andyb1653 2 жыл бұрын

It's unlikely anyone will ever read this, but here goes: This song impacted me on a deep, SPIRITUAL level. The idea of 48 hardened, experienced men, realizing their vessel is mortally wounded. Deciding to try and ride it out, against all odds... MAN that shit moves me. A fucking masterpiece. The fact it's based on a true story?! Words fail me. Bravo, Bruce. Bravo, Steve. Bravo Niko, Adrian, Dave and everyone else. And, ultimately, a personal salute to the crew of HMS R101. This is literally my FAVOURITE song.

@colincheshire6366 2 жыл бұрын

It was actually 54 people on the ship, but 48 died, but still a really really good song.

@andyb1653 2 жыл бұрын

@@colincheshire6366 Fair point. I'd correct your correction, though: There were 53 human beings and one politician on board.

@AlejandroFlores-Ibarra Жыл бұрын

It's HMA, not HMS (His Majesty's Airship).

@jacksnorth4074 11 сағат бұрын

Dance of death did that for me!! Glad there's someone else who's had a similar experience!! ❤❤ \m/\m/

@simsom4343 8 жыл бұрын

Why not just put Empire of the cloud in the background instead of this... thing

@vicentegutierrez1929 3 жыл бұрын

@jacobodelriomolano4373 2 жыл бұрын

Because such a song deserves respect. It's not for a background.

@cursedchest6469 6 жыл бұрын

2:37 - 2:48 I keep watching this over and over

@Whitehot711 8 жыл бұрын

It's an amazing track! Grows on you big time. Especially if fan of history yet never taught the event. loyal to the king and an airship creed

@seanmills1888 8 жыл бұрын

The classic interview mastering technique: Stick loud dubstep on in the background while he's talking

@cardinalximenez4505 8 жыл бұрын

That isn't dubstep it's like electronic orchestral metal

@aaronryder4008 8 жыл бұрын

+Cardinal Ximenez no one cares. Whatever it is. It is ruining the interview

@lindaellen808 8 жыл бұрын

I love the close up interview with Bruce.

@enriquerivas7078 5 жыл бұрын

A master piece in deed!!!

@eleniandria5373 6 жыл бұрын

Love his impersonation of running back in the studio xD

@professionalguinnessdrinke1719 7 жыл бұрын

my favorite part Is the 6 minute guitar solo.

@celiamenezes1118 8 жыл бұрын

Amei essa música me emociona muito obrigado Bruce por esse presente empire of the clouds

@user-pp4ks9zp9l 7 жыл бұрын

One word.. FUCKING GENIUS

@andrejtomic741 6 жыл бұрын

I hope the next album contains a longer song

@Rossstewart88 2 жыл бұрын

It didn't:(

@GateSense 7 жыл бұрын

They could have used better background music for this one, as a filmmaker I really think the magic of the story behind the song and theme was somewhat lost.

@ErichLRuehs Жыл бұрын

This guy puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you and me... Only difference is when he does, he produces Gold Records!!

@bradlenart3120 2 жыл бұрын

NICE BRUCE! Met you in New Haven CT- at Toads place on your solo tour. You asked me into your hotel room for " an ale." W/ the crew, (true story). As you see, I sing and own helicopters, sort of renaissance man myself, - but not at yor level. Absolutely brilliant : () ) ...

@tommyduk1779 5 ай бұрын

National Treasure.

@androidgamesvalgamer4757 9 ай бұрын

Genius!

@AJ_Nightfall 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao "you need a bowed gong..." Only nicko.

@ozricaurora6943 7 жыл бұрын

I think the storm part is in 15/8

@jeanbonnefoy1377 2 жыл бұрын

"Twas a bit Mad-professorish". So dearly Bruce-ish (or shall we say Dickinsonian?)🤗🤘👌

@muzlp 8 жыл бұрын

can anybody point me which part of the song was he talking about? which minute? the squelching gong sound?

@nelsonrodriguez381 8 жыл бұрын

+MuZ LimPz over Minute 14: 25.

@muzlp 8 жыл бұрын

+Nelson rodríguez tq~

@eddiemuniz761 3 жыл бұрын

Did sir Bruce attend Paul Samson and THUNDER STICKS funerals?????

@Samantas5855 Жыл бұрын

Thunderstick lives

@Frankamentise 8 жыл бұрын

Love Empire Of The Clouds. Hate the production as usual from Kevin Shirley. He needs to be replaced desperately. Roy Z would be perfect.

@BetonBenni 8 жыл бұрын

I think something in between would be better;) Roy Z sound a bit to generic for maiden...

@Frankamentise 8 жыл бұрын

+BetonBenni Pull Martin Birch out of retirement.

@BetonBenni 8 жыл бұрын

+Frankamentise Haha would be great :)

@Frankamentise 8 жыл бұрын

+BetonBenni There are hundreds of better producers than Kevin Shirley.

@BetonBenni 8 жыл бұрын

+Frankamentise He is very much in that "it has to sound like a live record" thing. I think a studio album should have overdubs and stuff... Not to much but it should sound punchier than a live recording.

@hetjamesfield4473 7 жыл бұрын

Those 3 dislikes are Dave Mustaine, Lars Urlich and ??

@kmhegde97 6 жыл бұрын

gllo gle Kirk Hammet

@tibor5675 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Di'Anno

@mikaeljansson4563 3 жыл бұрын

I´m sorry but he looks much better here than today with 2 feet long hair..

@dermilfschreck 3 жыл бұрын

Don't agree

@unklemisha 8 жыл бұрын

the only thing I don't like about this one really is actually mcbrain's work. it is way too buisy and liquid, like there's no solid repetative structure to it. that's annoying, imo

@QD77 8 жыл бұрын

no solid repetative structure ? that's the best part of this song ! it's so unique !!!

@MrMaidenmania 7 жыл бұрын

That's literally the point. It's a progressive metal song.

@marvsmooth 6 жыл бұрын

The Mad Bluenoser Yes! It is a serious progressive metal song, as the majority of the album is!