Hallowed Be Thy Name, live in Hammersmith 1982. It's the story told by a man on death row who's time has come to go to the gallows. You're a history buff, so Iron Maiden is your band. Such much history is written into their songs, it's crazy.
Steve Harris is the main songwriter with a bunch of songs written only by him. Bruce is second in credits but Steve has over 150 credits and Bruce has around 60.
@@springheelzach812 Also Bruce did contribute to writing this song but he was legally still a member of his former band Samson when this song was composed so he couldn't take the credit. He didn't formally join Iron Maiden until his contract with Samson expired. I think he was still touring with Samson when he informally joined Iron Maiden.
The first verse is the perspective of the first nations, the second verse is from the perspective of the colonists, the third is a bit of both. My recommendation for next song is "Wasted Years"
Steve Harris (bass) wrote the lyrics to 'Run to the hills' about the conflict between the native Americans and the European colonists... from both perspectives... The movie in the music video was a silent comedy movie by famed silent movie star Buster Keaton, who was one of the original Hollywood movie stars alongside Charlie Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy, Ben Turpin, etc.
What was comedy back in the day was NUTS. Geez, I’m only 43 and I’m not about to watch things from when I was a kid, half the time. “The Indian in the Cupboard”? Nah. I’m gonna keep warm memories of reading those books not remembering the contents.
Original singer Paul Di'Anno passed away a few days ago. Iron Maiden were at the forefront of the NWOBHM. Many metal bands were influenced by Iron Maiden. Sabaton have covered Maiden in the past. Many Maiden songs are based on historical events.
Love a lot of Maiden. Especially the 'war stories' like Aces High, Trooper, Paschendale, Running Silent, Tailgunner, etc. Long stories like the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, or something shorter like Holy Smoke and Kill me ce Soir. And then sometimes you just want to hear the guitars harmonise forever in some extended bridge like Afraid to Shoot Strangers~
Bruce co-wrote this but couldn't be credited. At the time he had unexpired contractual obligations from his former band Samson, or something like that.
Been to hundreds of concerts (grew up with a former metal drummer dad) and the two times I've seen iron maiden sit above all of the others. Saw them a couple years ago when they're all in their 70's and it was incredible musicianship.
Dude they are an incredible band. Such great subject matter, so energizing. I could list off 25-30 absolute bangers right off the top of my head. The lead singer from their 1st 2 albums died just a few days ago. Paul di'anno. Killers off the second album is so good. Great bass line.
Yes firsr verse is the Indians view of events, the second verse is the European view of events and the rests is Applicable to both sides opinion of each other.
Okay, IIRC, you have heard Hallowed Be Thy Name, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Writing on the Wall, and now Run To The Hills. I am going to recommend 2 Minutes to Midnight, Aces High, and The Trooper for now. I really think you will enjoy their music. And as pointed out by others, they are a British heavy metal band and they are history buffs. This song - as you pointed out - is high energy, upbeat, and catchy yet tackles some truly dark and tragic stuff out of American history with zero filter. I think they wanted to draw attention to the song through its sound and lay the lyrics down on you in a way that smacked you upside the head so you were paying attention. Yet oddly, they seem...hopeful at the end? "Run to the hills, run for your lives!" Like "Hey, we may be able to get away from the madness and survive!" In any case, a British band calling out American genocide against the natives of this land BACK IN NINETEEN EIGHTY FREAKING TWO was unprecedented.
I saw Iron as my first concert ever in the 80's. I just saw them last weekend at Aftershock. This is the best live band I have ever seen. Better today than the 80's. I have seen a ton of bands from Metallica to Slayer and everything in between. Not only does their music stand the test of time, Bruce Dickinson's voice is just as good today as the 80"s. Unfucking believable live in all honesty. Check them out if they are ever in your neighborhood, you won't regret it.Their basset is arguable the best bassist in the world imo. The British are so outstanding as musicians, total respect for them They right a ton about history. Check out Alexander the Great
1982 record, Iron Maiden's 3rd album and first with Bruck Dickinson as lead singer. Their live shows are absolute fire! Crowd is so dedicated and rabid.
Iron Maiden? LEGENDARY band. Don't miss their 50TH ANNIVERSARY tour next year!!! Very deep rabbit hole there, and good stuff for the channel, no doubt.
Iron Maiden are doing their 50th Anniversary tour next year. They rock out just as hard as in their video. It's best to listen to them live as normally better than the studio version. Sabaton were probably influenced by Iron Maiden like many other groups. They formed in 1975 and still put on the best show you will see. Take a look at some live songs. "Fear of the Dark" "Powerslave" "Dance of Death" and many more. They've 17 albums to choose from so you could react for quite a while. Have fun......
Dude, Iron Maiden has over 40 years of quality metal music 🤘😎 my favorite album is Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Favorite song probably, The Clairvoyant. 😏
Iron Maiden are the KINGS when it comes to combining Heavy Metal with learning about history up the irons 🤘🤘 btw the video footage is from a charlie chaplin movie (i am 90% sure)
Great reaction, definitely checkout hallowed be thy name, live from the hammersmith in 82. Phenomenal live recording, epic lyricism, riffs, base, drums, solos, and singing. It really is the whole package.
When this was released it was not seen as commercial or pleasant music. Metal has got harder and heavier since the 80s so it just seems mild in comparison. Iron Maiden are English but wrote a lot of historical songs set in different Countries. For example their song The Trooper is about the charge of the light brigade, and Aces High is about The Battle of Britain.
The bass line in this song is what young little me used to practice my finger speed and accuracy. Once you master it fast gallop bass, you can do just about anything.
Hearing Run to the Hills was not taught in any school system in America but an up in coming British Heavy Metal Band taught us young Americans the real truth and story about the WHITE MAN
For a similar packaging of a song with deep historical lyrics: Megadeth - "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" For more Iron Maiden: "Wasted Years", "Phantom of The Opera", and "The Trooper" are great songs! More Iron Maiden please!
You - Sir - will be amazed with Iron Maiden and their (Steve Harris is predominant lyricist) LOVE of History and Classic Literature. He devours literature and shows it in his songs. Look at the Discography and see for yourself.
Maiden write alot of historical songs. So not always from their pov. They come from England. This is the 2nd singer who has been with band longest. The original singer has just died
You seem to have forgotten that we don't ban films in the U.S. For example, I've seen the 1915 film "Birth of a Nation." It's both a ground-breaking cinematic achievement and despicably racist. Similarly, I've also seen one of Leni Riefenstahl's films that glorified the Nazis.
Great reaction mate. If you are looking for more great, high energy Maiden tracks check out Aces High, The Trooper or Number of the Beast but to be honest there are so many that's just the very tip of the iceberg 😎
Great reaction! Please check out more metal music. I would love to see your reaction Bloodywood, an Indian metal band. They have many great songs like "Jee Veerey", "Gaddaar", "Dana Dan" and their newest release "Nu Delhi" Love your channel!
ooosh. This is awsome. Ive just seen and enjoyed your Pantera reaction. My first time hearing heavy metal as well. These guys are even better. I better start looking up some heavy metal music.
The scenes are from the 1923 Hal Roach comedic short "The Uncovered Wagon." It's a spoof of the 1923 feature "The Covered Wagon," in which the villain was played by Alan Hale, the father of the actor who played the Skipper on "Gilligan's Island."
This was part of a weird era of British music where everyone was into native stuff. Like, this is super nice, but there were groups that did not age well… Southern Death Cult, Adam and the Ants (and to a somewhat lesser extent Adam Ant solo)… good music, but the image and a lot of the lyrics were… not great. Pretty milky in the age department.
