First Time Hearing Iron Maiden The Trooper (Reaction!!)

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First Time Hearing Iron Maiden The Trooper (Reaction!!)

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@poloreacts27 Жыл бұрын

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@HarborKat Жыл бұрын

The aspect I love most about Iron Maiden is that every song is a story or a history lesson. I recommend either Powerslave or Rime of the Ancient Mariner

@jeremyt7722 Жыл бұрын

If you like Powerslave, you should check out Testament's cover of it. Very well done.

@TheHustlingHippee Жыл бұрын

Definatley Rime of the Ancient Mariner ... the "Flight 666" live video version . Best song they have ever written

@CaldwellNiall Жыл бұрын

I love both, but I reckon Powerslave would be better for a reaction video. Too many classics to choose from.

@TheLastGarou Жыл бұрын

@@CaldwellNiall 'Alexander the Great' 'Aces High' 'Two Minutes to Midnight' 'Wasted Years' 'Number of the Beast' 'Blood Brothers' On, and on, and on.... Edit: 'Paschendale'

@aimfuldrifter Жыл бұрын

Well, definitely not "every song". :) There are tracks like Out of the Silent Planet, Prowler or Iron Maiden.

@deanrolph6912 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden don't just sing songs they tell stories with them, The Trooper is about the charge of the light brigade. I know alot of people who passed their English exams by writing about the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Not by reading the poem but by listening to Iron Maidens song.

@FunTimeInFunkytown Жыл бұрын

I passed my history exam on Alexander the Great by listening to Iron Maiden.

@singledad1313 Жыл бұрын

Back in the 80's right after the Powerslave album came out we studied The Rime of The Ancient Mariner in my high school English Lit class. I brought my tape in for the teacher to check out. He ended up playing the song for the whole class and we spent a couple days discussing the song. Not just the song and poem, but why studying the older and classic literature and history was important. He used this album to underscore his point. Even the hardest of metal bands are often well educated and literate in the classics. Not just Maiden, but many heavy metal (and rock) bands pull from literature, history, and mythology to write their songs.

@user-mk7qn5ye6l Жыл бұрын

passe my English exams with hallowed be thy name \m/

@erikaronska1096 Жыл бұрын

Same

@danbielefeldt4727 Жыл бұрын

I used the duellists and flash of the blade as examples of poems in an english class in high school

@davidbaca7853 Жыл бұрын

UP THE IRONS!!!! Maiden is known for their “galloping” rhythms. Next…..Aces High

@realbser1956 Жыл бұрын

Another iconic Maiden song. This is on everybody’s playlist. Glad you liked. 🎸🔥

@tacotacotacobajablast6821 Жыл бұрын

not in mine. this is very dated

@azzajames7661 Жыл бұрын

@@tacotacotacobajablast6821 So is your comment!;-P

@JawsVader1970 Жыл бұрын

Try Alexander The Great man can they story tell and jam like nobody else

@yeahboiii6640 Жыл бұрын

One of the best most iconic. The album is amazing as well.

@charlieclarke2380 Жыл бұрын

Also the rhythm throughout feels like horses galloping and I always take the build as a sort of adrenaline rush one may experience charging into battle. Top tier Maiden tune 🫶🏻

@gerrit9519 Жыл бұрын

The Charge of the Light Brigade. That's what you hear :)

@bigdaddymojo2005 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden says a lot of their songs are GALLOP styled. =P

@havable Жыл бұрын

The bass line goes giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up giddy-dun-din-den-daa

@MikeKelly2112 Жыл бұрын

Somewhere, in an alternate universe, 16 y/o me is freezing my ass off with my friends around a 20 'D' battery JVC blasting this song in the back parking lot of our building until the cops were called. 🤘🏼💯

@snakeinthegrass7443 Жыл бұрын

I've been to the same universe! It was glorious indeed.

@sumonjamal1653 Жыл бұрын

This was from 1983, the album 'Piece of mind'... Nicko McBrain (drums) joined Iron Maiden and his drumming took the music to a new level of excellence 🔥🔥🤘🤘The powerhouse drummer is 70 yrs old now and still plays drums for Iron Maiden!

@Childofbhaal Жыл бұрын

Nicko is incredible but nobody can replace Clive Burr

@aaro_koivisto25 Жыл бұрын

@@ChildofbhaalNicko literally shat on every song that Cliff ever played with "Where Eagles dare"

@jasonbodden8816 Жыл бұрын

@@aaro_koivisto25 Agreed! I can't listen to the first album all the way through. I became a fan from the moment I heard "Somewhere In Time", "Piece of Mind" and "Powerslave". Went back and heard the albums Burr drummed on and they were so boring compared to Nicko.

@LNM0000 11 ай бұрын

Nicko would not appreciate the stupid shat on comment. Comfy armchair lad ?

@donnagoodness1514 3 ай бұрын

Love Iron Maiden for ever! Still listening to them at 71 yrs. old. Yes, what you truly love last a lifetime. Age has no bearing on what moves you. I promise a passion has no age expiration date. Iron Maiden songs are musical journeys. A Time Travel with headphones!!!

@pauljansen1137 Жыл бұрын

Bruce Dickinson is one of the most iconic voices in Hard Rock History....no doubt!!!

@LanceThompsonKssooner Жыл бұрын

Another channel (Rappers React) did a poll recently that named Bruce best Metal front man. Over may incredible men and women.

@BypassOne Жыл бұрын

"Hard Rock"? Come on, man...

@justlucky8254 Жыл бұрын

@@BypassOne what would you call it? And what are some examples of "hard rock" to you? Include metal if that helps your definition or examples.

@cabuloso4298 Жыл бұрын

Heavy Metal

@bencruikshank7620 11 ай бұрын

@@cabuloso4298classic metal*

@cjmars822 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden “paschendale” is another incredible track with a historic inspiration. Happy to see more people appreciating these great groups

@D-C. Жыл бұрын

The Trooper was the song that started my Maiden love affair. From that day on they have been an almost daily part of my life . Amazing band.

@charlieclarke2380 Жыл бұрын

Wanna throw a couple of suggestions out for Maiden : Wasted years Seventh son of a seventh son Fear of the dark Run to the hills Can I play with madness 2 minutes to midnight Bring your daughter…. To the slaughter Even if not reacting to them definitely give them a listen!! ❤

@dementedtwist Жыл бұрын

Yes you hit exactly what I thought of when he said fast paced wasted years is an adrenaline pumper

@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself Жыл бұрын

Good set. 👍

@jeremys.9905 Жыл бұрын

Great list, don’t forget Number of the Beast

@chuckjones6881 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Wasted Years is my absolute number one. The live version of Fear of The Dark from the Rock In Rio festival is pretty epic

@ernieherrera1034 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden could easily be the poster child for heavy metal. These two songs you've reacted to are just the tip of the iceberg from Maiden. There is so much more for you to listen to. Welcome to the greatest heavy metal band of all time!

@ShuKatashSam Жыл бұрын

Unlike a lot of metal bands, you can hear exactly what the Bassist is doing. He loves those triplets. He's got a lot of endurance to play like this for an entire set at a concert.

@matthewvalenti1348 Жыл бұрын

Nitpicking a bit but to be technical, a triplet and a gallop aren’t the same. Though Steve does use both many times throughout their discography. A triplet would have all three notes being equal in length (think Phantom of the Opera). That’s not the case for a gallop.

@ShuKatashSam Жыл бұрын

@@matthewvalenti1348 True, (NOT nitpicking at all). The gallop(in this case) is an 1/8th note followed by two 16th notes, not triplets. But yes, he does play straight triplets on other songs. Thanks for catching this!

@kennycamaro2361 Жыл бұрын

These are some of the best musicians in the world Polo.

@singledad1313 Жыл бұрын

This song really showcases their "galloping guitar" signature sound.

@rhigh100 Жыл бұрын

This song is about The charge of the light brigade, A poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

@teamamerica5987 5 ай бұрын

Gotta love Maiden. Heavy music with a history lesson attached!

@erikthompson619 Жыл бұрын

So glad that you're appreciating the great Iron Maiden so much! Who knows, in times maybe you'll decide to join us in the metalhead community full time - don't worry, we do appreciate any and all kinds of other music too, that is just the secret to the fullness and richness of our sound. And if you do, we'll be proud and lucky to have you.

@tojorozombie Жыл бұрын

This August will mark forty years ago I went to my first concert…it was the World Piece Tour! (This one!) Actually got to meet Bruce…he was walking the main corridor, alone, just chatting up the fans about their shirt, a pin or a patch they were sporting. I was fifteen…damn…so fortunate to have grown up when I did!👍

@michaelbrown3128 7 ай бұрын

They are known for their musicianship, singing, everything! The 2 guitarists are known for their perfect harmonies, and switching off solo's. The bass player is a Legend, and both drummers are out of this world!!!! You are right, not easy to play! The guitarists always play together with harmonies. Always 1 guitarist plays a different key, but they play together. It's brilliant!

@stevenespinal5939 5 ай бұрын

Maiden sings abouit topics nobody elses touches. They have a driving beat and elevated lyrics. What a band!

@treywalker5827 Жыл бұрын

Still jamming after 47 years and 41 albums!

@tralph40 Жыл бұрын

Got my history lessons from Maiden as a young teen in the 80’s and hold them in high regard as a lover of metal.

@markferrett700 Жыл бұрын

The best thing about Iron Maiden is they are really down to earth and good guys. I was lucky enough to be a teenager in London when Iron Maiden started off. I went to the Ruskin Arms pub where they started off and watched and drank with them on a regular basis. I played football ⚽️ (soccer) with Stevie Harris for a small team called Melbourne FC. He was as good at it as he is a bass player!! He is a top bloke. They haven't changed,still rocking in their own style.... ..thanks for the reaction ....it brought back many great memories 🎸🎸🤟 Up the Irons⚒️⚒️⚒️

@ingve77 Жыл бұрын

They were really peaking at this stage of their career. At the time, they were basically untouchable. And so overwhelming playing in concert, wow, I miss those days!

@evanhowell3492 Жыл бұрын

You should try one of there newer songs like Pashendale, totally different vibe and sounds amazings

@moonchildah Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@NPK476 Жыл бұрын

@@moonchildah Dance of Death Live is great too.

@korndogz69 Жыл бұрын

The Power Slave album has a ton of great tracks for you to check out as well! I think the biggest ones are: Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Back in the Village, Power Slave, and Aces High. Not in any particular order, but if you want high energy, I'd go with Back in the Village first. If you want a song with epic story-telling, go with Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

@cobra1995xx Жыл бұрын

100% 🔥 I shredded many a drumsticks to that album.. great straight through

@kardeef33317 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite band on my favorite album. The bassist started the band in 1975 because the previous bands he was in thought all the songs he wrote were to difficult to play.

@TheVgaTV Жыл бұрын

You should check out their live performances throughout the decades (they're still going strong, saw them a few months back and ears are still ringing). I'd recommend Hallowed Be Thy Name, Fear of the Dark, The Tailsman.

@kimmchenry4383 Жыл бұрын

Been a Maiden fan since my early teens and I'm 55 now lol , up the Irons 🤘 one of their best songs, still selling out concerts and touring around the world, amazing band.

@beastmode8985 Жыл бұрын

Good ole 80's Power Metal. Never gets old. Nice reaction 👍 If you're digging Iron Maiden, I'd definitely suggest watching a live performance of "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner". It's absolutely epic.

@edm.6657 Жыл бұрын

This song was written about the “charge of the light brigade”.

@joshritz7067 Жыл бұрын

I first checked this song out after it was referenced the the Max Brooks novel World War Z. In the book the US military blasts Iron Maiden over their loud speakers to both attract as many zombies as possible to the battlefield as well as get our soldiers pumped for rampage.

@yves78 Жыл бұрын

“The smell of acrid smoke and horse’s breath” is so accurate, had to come from a memoir, so descriptive and puts you there

@srbaran Жыл бұрын

I never noticed the Johnny Be Good riff before. Nice catch!

@drumguy1960 Жыл бұрын

I will suggest to you that ANY Iron Maiden song you react to that you react to the LIVE versions, their onstage energy is LEGENDARY!!!

@metalmadman7397 Жыл бұрын

Just as an FYI , the title screen of this video, "The Trooper" is misspelled 😬 Looks like we have a Maiden fan in the making. Id suggest that the poster of this video go see a Maiden show live! It is an experience you'll never forget!

@audreyann1975 Жыл бұрын

Always a historical theme to Iron Maiden. Also the coolest most colorful album covers, tshirts and stage sets ever. Thanx for reacting to a very awesome band.

@metalhead-mf2zf Жыл бұрын

Hey brother appreciate another great reaction! Iron maiden has other incredible songs related to fighting and war. Check out Ace's High, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and Where Eagles Dare. Again welcome to the metal fold, and UP THE IRONS as we Maiden fans say! 🍻🤘

@bryanmack5410 Жыл бұрын

How I got into Maiden in 1986: while being the biggest dork in class, the "pretty & cool girl" was always very nice to me. She asked me, in front of other cool kids, what I wanted for Christmas. I got nervous and wanted to seem cool, so I said "an Iron Maiden album." And I got NOTB on vinyl, and have been a die-hard fan for 35+ years.

@martinsvideos7556 Жыл бұрын

\m/ love them. Since i discovered them 1986, when i was 13. It was a whole new world to me.

@NPK476 Жыл бұрын

YES BACK TO MAIDEN! You have to see a live show from South America, they play 80-120 K size stadiums and the fans are just insane, the crowd sing the guitar parts. I think you like live shows for the energy, check out Fear of the Dark live from Argentina. or Anything from En Vivo Live from Chile. Rock in Rio Brazil is amazing also.

@lkesha82 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction man!! The Clansman, live version is one of best Iron Maiden performances! :)

@markantone7989 9 ай бұрын

IRON MAIDEN ARE THE ULTIMATE HISTORY STORY TELLERS 😊

@larsrodriguesdemiranda3788 Жыл бұрын

Quite possibly the biggest Iron Maiden song is Fear of the Dark. There's many versions to choose from too, but I would have to say the Rock in Rio (2001) is up there. Enjoy!

@melvinatkins998 Жыл бұрын

You can actually hear the hooves of the horses galloping…. Into a certain death!…. Amazing song!…. 👍

@robertb8673 Жыл бұрын

When Steve and his Bass are "galloping" you know its Maiden. You got that right. It the signatur Sound, and Bruces voice .

@bobs.3764 Жыл бұрын

Up the Irons!!! 🎸🎸🎸

@302Salty Жыл бұрын

So happy you are digging Maiden👍 Up the irons!!!!

@leahdoerr731 Жыл бұрын

He's even a pilot and flies the band around on tour

@jeffsechrist3897 Жыл бұрын

Me and afreind took a load of supplies up to the Standingrock protest a few years back, this song was stuck in my head the whole trip from Colorado to North Dakota!

@stonedoummaynardjame Жыл бұрын

I really recommend a marathon from their first album to the last. Every album has a concept and it's nice to follow the evolution

@jomojojo6603 Жыл бұрын

Steve Harris, the bass player...aside from being the main songwriter (I believe??) Is famous for his right hand. Always listen to the baseline in Iron Maiden songs.

@hvitekristesdod Жыл бұрын

One of the best metal bands ever!! Currently drinking a Trooper Ale made in conjunction with the band 🍻😀🤘 Johnny B Good was by Chuck Berry. RIP Try Powerslave title track!

@artursmya2052 Жыл бұрын

Powerslave, Aces High, Run To The Hills, Fear Of The Dark, Can I Play With Madness and the longer i go with this list, the more i realize, that i would end up listing their whole repertoire... :)

@geoffthomas4348 Жыл бұрын

Steve Harris, bassist, is the GOAT! and founder of Iron Maiden.

@seanbarker4610 Жыл бұрын

Steve Harris actually records two Basslines a low one and a high one! That's why the Bassline is so clear!

@snakeinthegrass7443 Жыл бұрын

Aces High is right up next to this song with all those things you like. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@szeleddie 9 ай бұрын

They are simply THE GODS OF ALL TIME AND SPACE!!! UP THE IRONS!!!🤘🤘🤘

@watirezistant Жыл бұрын

If you want to check out a great theatrical live performance by them, you should check out the live video for the song Dance of Death. A little bit different sound than The Trooper and some of their more aggressive songs, but a great overall performance and very theatrical

@virgiliobello1768 Жыл бұрын

The guitars and bass simulates the galloping horses, while the drums simulates the cannon fire

@pluckinmageetar Жыл бұрын

There is no better, iconic and consistent Heavy Metal band than Maiden. They do metal RIGHT!

@axolotl8694 Жыл бұрын

many of your listeners were not born when this was released. and still it stands up.

@stefanstock953 Жыл бұрын

Greetings and Love from Köln/Cologne, Germany. Awesome reaction video as always, buddy. I'm a MaidenManiac since 1985. To get the whole Power and greatness of Maiden i suggest to go with the live performences. They are amazing in the studio, but live they Level up to genious. Just like Nightwish. A pure live band. And sorry, but I don't hear any resemblance there to 'Johnny B. Goode' from Chuck Berry. However, just a few Songs you did from Maiden, right..awe, buddy, some awesome stuff you can discover. It's never to late for Iron Maiden. Have a peaceful day and stay safe, Bloodbrother...oh, and get healthy soon....UP THE IRONS

@warrensereda4782 Жыл бұрын

Next Maiden song should be Aces High, an absolute classic! Love your channel, keep up the amazing reactions! 😀🤘

@LordEriolTolkien Жыл бұрын

For my money this is THE definitive Iron Maiden track. Starts at a gallop, doesn't slow, ends at a dead stop. Kinda like the charge described

@simonchristianackermann9632 Жыл бұрын

Im not a metal fan, but this song has been on my playlist for a long time. I feel like im riding on a sky of dopamine every time I listen to that guitar riff, very powerful song!

@empire0 Жыл бұрын

Have you not gone and listened to more Iron Maiden? If The Trooper gives you a rush then maybe deep down you really are a metal fan

@steamyconceptsmail3208 Жыл бұрын

UP THE IRONS!!! 🤘😎🤘

@shawnsan9 Жыл бұрын

Sweet Bro! This is one of their best.

@EekaPeche Жыл бұрын

Love your reactions! I'm curious if you like the old Iron Maiden as well. Phantom of the Opera!

@nevermanishere Жыл бұрын

A couple songs from that Maiden era that will hit you: The Prisoner, Number of the Beast, Flight of Icarus I was a teenager when this came out. Loved it then. Great to go back to it still. When people talk about The British Invasion of Heavy Metal into the US, this band is who they mean. Also Judas Priest.

@bigdaddymojo2005 Жыл бұрын

Incredible drummer..possibly the BEST BASS player in Rock, Great Guitar duo...and NOBODY can sing like Bruce. Yes...HARD to cover. =P

@Trendkiller196 Жыл бұрын

A history lesson wrapped in a killer metal song. What else do you want. Love your reactions buddy.

@TkTronixYt Жыл бұрын

Try not to headbang listening to this. It's impossible. Such a great song!

@jenniferandrews1917 Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend listening to the original Iron Maiden lineup with Paul D’Anno on vocals. WRATHCHILD is a great one.

@LordEriolTolkien Жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with any of the first 8 Maiden albums. They are all epic...

@windog551 Жыл бұрын

You are hitting all my favorite bands.

@lvonankel6152 Жыл бұрын

And you're so calm. Love it. 🤘Up The Irons 🤘

@vincegirvin4324 Жыл бұрын

Their sound is often reffered to as a gallop and its very true if you listen you can imagine a horse galloping

@kylehynes2888 Жыл бұрын

I love it... "It just goes straight to the playlist" hahahha yes

@darthstigater6642 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden is peak musicianship, for sure. Check out "Powerslave" and "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" if you get the chance 8)

@TheHorrorificPodcast Жыл бұрын

Ahhh! I see that you went for the studio version. That means that you haven't been introduced to Edward yet. I'm looking forward to that meeting in the near future.. ;-)

@seancalcote6634 Жыл бұрын

Just saw them a few months ago in concert. You won't be disappointed. They played this song. Really fun to sing along to the "oh oh oh oh oh oh eh oh" part. 🤟🤟🤟

@bradmeyer8220 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite Maiden song.

@arthurolson9297 Жыл бұрын

Maiden! Maiden! Maiden! Up the Irons! Consider "Fear of the Dark" live at Rock in Rio and "Dance of Death" En Vivo. Also, you can never go wrong with "Number of the Beast"

@chazdii Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this polo! Those are two of my favorite Iron Maiden songs. You’ve done my top tool songs, even though I love everyone of their songs. Would love to see you go 3 for 3 with the Live version of Fear of the Dark by Iron Maiden. Pay close attention to the crowd singing along to the guitar lines!! So surreal to be in their crowd! Thank you for being You!

@moonwalker9266 Жыл бұрын

As many bands Iron Maiden tells you a story through the lyrics if you pay close attention. It describes the charge of the Light Brigade during the battle of Balaclava in 1854 in The Crimean War with scenes taken from the 1936 film The Charge of the Light Brigade, starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. A true lesson in history right there.

@Stuart_Cox1969 Жыл бұрын

Please check out iron maiden live, you'll see the "real" talent, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a great place to start, the "Flight 666" version is great and up to date with the band as they are now.

@jeffneedstogivejakeaturnon1083 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Boss, I needed that today.

@44coma Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite songs

@homeyg7543 Жыл бұрын

My favorite song by Iron Maiden ❤️

@luciaszocsova496 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden has so many great songs. Doctor Doctor, Fear of the Dark, Run to the Hills, Como estas amigo, The Number of the Beast. I listened to Iron Maiden since my older brother listened to them and they are uncredible. One of the music group that will always be remembered.

@chrisdobbs9155 Жыл бұрын

Doctor Doctor is a U.F.O. song, generally played as the last DJ song before Iron Maiden comes out to play in thier concerts. Maiden did a cover of it, but he should react to U.F.O.'s version. Huge influence on Maiden, one of the least well-known great early metal bands.

@scromp Жыл бұрын

West End Girls is another great one

@cferguson37 Жыл бұрын

that 'Iron Maiden sound' is generally attributed to Steve Harris' bass playing (he also writes much of their music)...the 'galloping' triplets on guitar are pretty signature too

@proverbialmind_spread9421 Жыл бұрын

To Tame a Land is probably my favorite Maiden song and I don't say that lightly as a Maiden fan. I have three Eddie tattoos so you know it's serious! 🤣 Up the irons!

@shawnmcmurray2551 Жыл бұрын

They have a beer called the trooper.... it is a great medium bodied 🍺. Not cheap to buy because of import costs, but worth a try

@yeahboiii6640 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites is Killers on the album Killers. It is their original singer - Paul Di'Anno. I loved both singers equally.

@stephenpemberton85 Жыл бұрын

Classic British Metal where it was born!✌️💛🤘

@lindsaywilmoth3747 Жыл бұрын

Please, please, please consider listening to Hollowed be thy name again but, this time watch the live performance from 1982. It is definitely in their prime and an unbelievable performance! I feel the last time you watched a live performance was a missed opportunity because it was probably 30 years after the song was recorded.