Also to note, this is a song that Blaze helped to write alongside Janick and Steve Harris during the Virtual XI album, but it ended up on Brave New World
The Nomad," "Dream of Mirrors" and "The Mercenary" were originally written for Iron Maiden's album Virtual XI, according to their guitarist Adrian Smith. He said there was a fourth song, but he didn't know which one it was and that Steve Harris did not remember either. Assuming no songs were re-written with Bruce Dickinson or Adrian Smith, this leaves "The Thin Line Between Love and Hate" as the only possible song it could be. Harris denied that "Blood Brothers" was one of them. Apparently, former singer Blaze Bayley also co-wrote "Dream Of Mirrors," but wasn't credited. Amazing song from Blaze era😉
welcome to the B side of the album. "The Nomad" and "The thin line between love and hate" are the gems of the B side wit this one. Enjoy thre ride. If you liked this one, you will fall in love with albums coming next.
FINALLY!!! Congrats Hurm on being the only one who has ever done a reaction to this hidden gem! The live version Rock in Rio 2001 is even better. And it’s never to early to smoke! 😎😎
"Dream of Mirrors" my favorite song on the Brave New World! BUT! The Nomad, Thin Line Between Love and Hate are special gems. Out of the Silent Planet is just beautiful...Fallen Angel is badass and this...Brave New World is my favorite Iron Maiden album. #hurm1t #UPTHEIRONS
Regarding repetitiveness, IMO the difference between Blaze era songs and post reunion songs that have repetitive lyrics is there's more layers instrumentally in the post reunion stuff. A sixth band member brings more flavour for such things.
@@DM-rc4yu Yes, a major difference is listening to these songs with headphones on, I think you pick up the instrumental stuff in the background easier unless you got some decent speakers and turned up a bit.
A great song on this album, one of the best reunion Maiden songs and great lyrics too. "I only dream in black and white I only dream 'cause I'm alive I only dream in black and white To save me from myself" This is yet another song based on reoccurring and maybe premonitory dreams, pretty much like in 'Infinite Dreams, but better. Steve Harris is known for having these dreams which, without being particularly premonitory. Glad you liked it so much Hurm. My favorite on the this album.
I can’t get over that Bruce and Adrian has been been back for 22 years but originally were only in the band for 8 and 9 respectively. Janick has been there for 32 years and he’s still the new boy.
@@davidebasile9422 I enjoy all the albums but where does the time go? I got into them in 1988 when I was 11 and it feels like yesterday. There’s real time and Iron Maiden time. Even there new album is old now and they haven’t even toured it properly.
Always a joy to see someone enjoy a good song that gets them going. The Nomad is a fav on this album for me, often mentioned as underrated, one of those Maiden songs where the music puts you in the place/country.
I remember when I first heard the album 22 years ago, this was initially my favourite song from BNW. It also sounds great live and I think it deserved more attention over the years...
Yeah great song, love the slow but not drawn out build-up before they explode. It really is an incredible comeback album 🤘🤘🤘love that face at 8.30 😲 Fallen Angel next is KILLER!!!
This is a quintessential reunion era epic. Songs similar to this will appear more often from now on. And yes, the Rock in Rio version is incredible. It's a shame that Dream of Mirrors was never played after the initial Brave New World tour. Edit: I think you'll love the rest of these Gers/Harris written songs to.
I have lots of favorites from BNW, and I REALLY look forward to Hurm's reactions to Out of the Silent Planet and The Thin Line. They are both fantastic and I listen to them over and over and over...
You said well. This kind of song, even they are so good, they look like repetitive on records. But as soon as you hear them live, is another level. You will notice when you’re going to react Rock In Rio. Specially Sing of the Cross and The Clasman from Blaze era, sung by Bruce from that live, sounds epic!!!
There really isn't a weak track on this album. However the fallen angel, and out of the silent planet are my personal favs, of I had to choose...so buckle up, this album just keeps getting better🤘
The remainder of your Maiden journey will only get better. Keep it up brother you are now getting at the better songs on this and the next albums ....and on into todays masterpieces including live show and some bad ass Videos.
It just a classic mr Gers with the cracking solo the next song is the best throw back to 80s Maiden on this album The Fallen Angel 😇 is up there with the Dream OF Mirrors
At first i loved this a lot.more than i do now. I remember walking home listening and jamming out to this on my portable cd player in about 2004, 05. The nomad ia my fav but i think you prefer this one cause its faster in the middle.
Moving forward past this album, you'll find longer songs but generally less repetition vocally (For the Greater Good of God being one exception). The repetition shifts to the instrumental side on some of the best songs you'll hear, much like a great movie that's 30 minutes longer than it needs to be, turning it into just a good movie. Mostly courtesy of Steve Harris. When the Wild Wind Blows, The Red and the Black, Empire of the Clouds (Dickinson), Death of the Celts, The Parchment are probably the best examples. Mostly fantastic....if only a few minutes were shaved off each instrumentally. Dream of Mirrors would rank much higher with me if it was 6 - 7 minutes instead of 9+.
One of the stronger tracks on this record... one of the longer songs and it comes across great, including the live concert settings. Listen to the difference in sonic production and mix of this track to prior stuff like "Don't look to the eyes of a stranger" (which did not have that 'depth' that Kevin Shirley gave here).
I love this song! Its def a highlight! For me the last song is as awesome. Maybe even a tad more awesome than this one! Hey were swimming in awesomeness.!!! If you dig this Herm! You’ll dig allot of this later era stuff.
It’s safe to say you are going to enjoy the rest of Maidens songs from here on out since you love this one so much.Maiden changed to this formula and hasn’t steered to far away from it in the last 20 years.Up the Irons!
Glad you liked this song - it's a sign of things to come in my view - if you liked this, you'll love Dance of Death, When the Wild Wind Blows, The Red and The Black, and so many more. I also reckon you'll love The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg - I'm surprised you don't hear more people shout that one out, it's a killer if you ask me.
Check it live, Rock in Rio 2001. Don´t know why they did not played it more or include it in the Legacy of the Beast tour, this song has everything. Up the Irons!!
The stank face says it all man 😂! Amazing song that has even better details on the live version compared to the studio version. Both versions are amazing though. Real solid song from the album! Glad that you’re finally opening up to the prog stuff. A lot of the songs from albums going forward are like this. Slow build up, some kick ass drops, and develop nicely!
Ahh Finally bro, Your list is going to change because you have not even got to 3 of their best 5 albums yet! Keep it going bro youll love Rock in Rio (2001) LIVE CLANSMAN, DREAM OF MIRRORS, SIGN OF THE CROSS REMAKES WITH BRUCE AND ADRIAN COVERING THE PAST 2 Albums mistakes
I know exactly what you mean. ^^ Don't worry, you're doing a great job. It's just like you say it is. In my case I've been listening to Maiden since the early 80's. I don't know how many times I've heard which song, but a few could be in the thousands. ;) Even if I don't always agree, I understand your position, at least most of the time. ^^ Listen to "The Sign Of The Cross" live with Bruce again and say again that you don't like the song. :D Nice greetings from Germany. :)=
I find Dream of Mirrors just that touch too repetitive but it is a great track still. The next track never gets mentioned but is totally underrated cos it’s a great fun upbeat track.
Hurm1t. I can take or leave all the six songs you’ve listened to on this album. However, the next/ last four songs are amazing. You can hear Adrian Smiths influence on The Fallen Angel. Enjoy… 🤘
You're right that no song tops this one but The Nomad isn't that far behind I think. The Fallen Angel is probably the weakest song but it's not long and it's got a cool riff so it's still not bad. And you're right that most of these songs were written with live performances in mind. That's why those woooahhs are so common.
Good song, not my favourite, which is The Nomad, on this album. The fun thing is that you may will consider Blood Brothers the worst song and you will become the first iron maiden fan to think that way. XD
10 out of 10 Maiden fans agree with the fact that 80’s were by far the Maiden’s golden era, so you can’t expect something better or even close to that from BNW to Senjutsu. Just a couple of awesome spasms (cos Maiden is Maiden) unfortunately. 😞
Disagree. A Maiden fan for almost four decades and I've seen them put out songs in the 21st century that easily rival their 80's stuff. I think it's awesome that this band has matured and grown in its complexity and still retained its essential and unique sound.
@@egrsok9388 I was referring about an entire album, not some individual songs. Maiden is my favorite band, but after 2000 to me (except BNW) it’s difficult to hear a perfect album coast to coast like 80’.
Also to note, this is a song that Blaze helped to write alongside Janick and Steve Harris during the Virtual XI album, but it ended up on Brave New World
yes the speed-up chorus is an idea also present in fortunes of war from x-factor
Now i hear him singin it
Makes sense
The Nomad," "Dream of Mirrors" and "The Mercenary" were originally written for Iron Maiden's album Virtual XI, according to their guitarist Adrian Smith. He said there was a fourth song, but he didn't know which one it was and that Steve Harris did not remember either. Assuming no songs were re-written with Bruce Dickinson or Adrian Smith, this leaves "The Thin Line Between Love and Hate" as the only possible song it could be. Harris denied that "Blood Brothers" was one of them. Apparently, former singer Blaze Bayley also co-wrote "Dream Of Mirrors," but wasn't credited.
Amazing song from Blaze era😉
It does have an X Factor feel instrumentally but Bruce gives it more colour and energy.
in this new era maiden lyrics are amazing
welcome to the B side of the album. "The Nomad" and "The thin line between love and hate" are the gems of the B side wit this one. Enjoy thre ride. If you liked this one, you will fall in love with albums coming next.
Shades of Infinite Dreams on this song in terms of its epic structure, feel of unease and story… the dream continues
FINALLY!!! Congrats Hurm on being the only one who has ever done a reaction to this hidden gem! The live version Rock in Rio 2001 is even better. And it’s never to early to smoke! 😎😎
"Dream of Mirrors" my favorite song on the Brave New World! BUT! The Nomad, Thin Line Between Love and Hate are special gems. Out of the Silent Planet is just beautiful...Fallen Angel is badass and this...Brave New World is my favorite Iron Maiden album. #hurm1t #UPTHEIRONS
Regarding repetitiveness, IMO the difference between Blaze era songs and post reunion songs that have repetitive lyrics is there's more layers instrumentally in the post reunion stuff.
A sixth band member brings more flavour for such things.
Out of the Silent Planet is a good example of this too. On paper very repetitive but there's always something different going on behind the vocals.
@@DM-rc4yu Yes, a major difference is listening to these songs with headphones on, I think you pick up the instrumental stuff in the background easier unless you got some decent speakers and turned up a bit.
A great song on this album, one of the best reunion Maiden songs and great lyrics too. "I only dream in black and white I only dream 'cause I'm alive I only dream in black and white To save me from myself" This is yet another song based on reoccurring and maybe premonitory dreams, pretty much like in 'Infinite Dreams, but better. Steve Harris is known for having these dreams which, without being particularly premonitory. Glad you liked it so much Hurm. My favorite on the this album.
I can’t get over that Bruce and Adrian has been been back for 22 years but originally were only in the band for 8 and 9 respectively. Janick has been there for 32 years and he’s still the new boy.
think that during the initial years with Bruce they released seven studio albums, whilst they released six studio albums after the reunion
@@davidebasile9422 I enjoy all the albums but where does the time go? I got into them in 1988 when I was 11 and it feels like yesterday. There’s real time and Iron Maiden time. Even there new album is old now and they haven’t even toured it properly.
Bruce was in the band for nearly 12 years before his leave (oct 81 - aug 93)
Always a joy to see someone enjoy a good song that gets them going.
The Nomad is a fav on this album for me, often mentioned as underrated, one of those Maiden songs where the music puts you in the place/country.
I remember when I first heard the album 22 years ago, this was initially my favourite song from BNW. It also sounds great live and I think it deserved more attention over the years...
This song is played live in Rock in Rio,so you can check it
Yeah great song, love the slow but not drawn out build-up before they explode. It really is an incredible comeback album 🤘🤘🤘love that face at 8.30 😲 Fallen Angel next is KILLER!!!
This is a quintessential reunion era epic. Songs similar to this will appear more often from now on. And yes, the Rock in Rio version is incredible. It's a shame that Dream of Mirrors was never played after the initial Brave New World tour.
Edit: I think you'll love the rest of these Gers/Harris written songs to.
So fun! It's so often a journey with Maiden in their epics. Love it!
One of the best songs of the entire reunion. Caveman's mix is especially good for this one on the album. Too bad they don't play it live anymore.
This song is really good, but “The Thin Line Between Love and Hate” is far better to me. Hope you’ll like it 😉
Up the Irons! 🤘🏻
YES! 🍻
Probably my all time favourite. I can’t wait till he gets to it
The Nomad blow my mind always
I have lots of favorites from BNW, and I REALLY look forward to Hurm's reactions to Out of the Silent Planet and The Thin Line. They are both fantastic and I listen to them over and over and over...
There are more to come like this one,especially in A matter of life and death album
YES!!! This is my favourite track on the album and I'm stoked you loved it too mate. Get used to this style of Maiden now brother. Rock on!!! 🤘
Song is Just INCREDIBLE LIVE on LIVE Rock In Rio.....2000..... A MUST......!
2001 but yes the live version is even better!!
Great Maiden returned when Bruce was back.
This song particularly give me some Queensryche's vibes.
Great song and a great reaction 👍
and all that with a single pedal...
Remarkable
Nice to see someone hearing an Iron Maiden song for the first time and just imploding with joy 'cos it's so fecking good 😎
The Rock in Rio version is killerrrr
for me, next 4 songs are best on the album !!!
I'm so glad you loved the song! Hearing it again with you, I feel like I'm beaming with pride as if I actually made the song myself.
You said well. This kind of song, even they are so good, they look like repetitive on records. But as soon as you hear them live, is another level. You will notice when you’re going to react Rock In Rio. Specially Sing of the Cross and The Clasman from Blaze era, sung by Bruce from that live, sounds epic!!!
You're going to love the Rock in Rio concert mate, all the songs they play from this album are Killer pardon the pun)
There really isn't a weak track on this album. However the fallen angel, and out of the silent planet are my personal favs, of I had to choose...so buckle up, this album just keeps getting better🤘
The remainder of your Maiden journey will only get better. Keep it up brother you are now getting at the better songs on this and the next albums ....and on into todays masterpieces including live show and some bad ass Videos.
Can't wait see you react to this song but Rock in Rio live version!! 🤘🤘🤘 Well your reaction to the entire concert better!
Yeah, live it's f'ing brilliant, can't wait for you to discover certain others in the future, there are some doozy's. (I love this song)
Bruce's voice is really incredible
It just a classic mr Gers with the cracking solo the next song is the best throw back to 80s Maiden on this album The Fallen Angel 😇 is up there with the Dream OF Mirrors
At first i loved this a lot.more than i do now. I remember walking home listening and jamming out to this on my portable cd player in about 2004, 05. The nomad ia my fav but i think you prefer this one cause its faster in the middle.
Moving forward past this album, you'll find longer songs but generally less repetition vocally (For the Greater Good of God being one exception). The repetition shifts to the instrumental side on some of the best songs you'll hear, much like a great movie that's 30 minutes longer than it needs to be, turning it into just a good movie. Mostly courtesy of Steve Harris. When the Wild Wind Blows, The Red and the Black, Empire of the Clouds (Dickinson), Death of the Celts, The Parchment are probably the best examples. Mostly fantastic....if only a few minutes were shaved off each instrumentally. Dream of Mirrors would rank much higher with me if it was 6 - 7 minutes instead of 9+.
That drum intro on Fallen Angel though! 🤯
One of the stronger tracks on this record... one of the longer songs and it comes across great, including the live concert settings. Listen to the difference in sonic production and mix of this track to prior stuff like "Don't look to the eyes of a stranger" (which did not have that 'depth' that Kevin Shirley gave here).
This is played on the Rock in Rio live album.... Just another reason to watch it 😉
Love this song.
I love this song! Its def a highlight!
For me the last song is as awesome. Maybe even a tad more awesome than this one!
Hey were swimming in awesomeness.!!!
If you dig this Herm! You’ll dig allot of this later era stuff.
Great React!!!! I Loved it!!! Live version!!!! Rock in Rio DVD!
It’s safe to say you are going to enjoy the rest of Maidens songs from here on out since you love this one so much.Maiden changed to this formula and hasn’t steered to far away from it in the last 20 years.Up the Irons!
Really glad you enjoyed it so much. 🤘 There are many more epics songs to look forwards to. 🤩
Nomad has the best keyboards of all Maiden songs
Glad you liked this song - it's a sign of things to come in my view - if you liked this, you'll love Dance of Death, When the Wild Wind Blows, The Red and The Black, and so many more. I also reckon you'll love The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg - I'm surprised you don't hear more people shout that one out, it's a killer if you ask me.
Incredible song, but I think the Thin line is even better.
Check it live, Rock in Rio 2001. Don´t know why they did not played it more or include it in the Legacy of the Beast tour, this song has everything. Up the Irons!!
Maiden masterpiece
This is fucking epic in Rock in Rio!!!
This ranks among my top songs, ever. (I know I probably keep saying that, but in this case it's very true!)
The stank face says it all man 😂! Amazing song that has even better details on the live version compared to the studio version. Both versions are amazing though. Real solid song from the album! Glad that you’re finally opening up to the prog stuff. A lot of the songs from albums going forward are like this. Slow build up, some kick ass drops, and develop nicely!
Really Nice song. Out of the silent planet is also my favorite. Enjoyed your reaction!
Ahh Finally bro, Your list is going to change because you have not even got to 3 of their best 5 albums yet!
Keep it going bro youll love Rock in Rio (2001) LIVE CLANSMAN, DREAM OF MIRRORS, SIGN OF THE CROSS REMAKES WITH BRUCE AND ADRIAN COVERING THE PAST 2 Albums mistakes
I know exactly what you mean. ^^
Don't worry, you're doing a great job.
It's just like you say it is. In my case I've been listening to Maiden since the early 80's.
I don't know how many times I've heard which song, but a few could be in the thousands. ;)
Even if I don't always agree, I understand your position, at least most of the time. ^^
Listen to "The Sign Of The Cross" live with Bruce again and say again that you don't like the song. :D
Nice greetings from Germany. :)=
The next one, The Fallen Angel is one of my faves on this album next to The Wickerman, shorter straight to the point track, brilliant
So while this is probably 2nd best song. The thin line beetween love and hate blows this out the water
Check out "speak" by queensryche!
Nomad is coming
I find Dream of Mirrors just that touch too repetitive but it is a great track still. The next track never gets mentioned but is totally underrated cos it’s a great fun upbeat track.
💎💎💎
Hurm1t. I can take or leave all the six songs you’ve listened to on this album. However, the next/ last four songs are amazing. You can hear Adrian Smiths influence on The Fallen Angel. Enjoy… 🤘
Fallen angel next!
You're right that no song tops this one but The Nomad isn't that far behind I think. The Fallen Angel is probably the weakest song but it's not long and it's got a cool riff so it's still not bad. And you're right that most of these songs were written with live performances in mind. That's why those woooahhs are so common.
Good song, not my favourite, which is The Nomad, on this album.
The fun thing is that you may will consider Blood Brothers the worst song and you will become the first iron maiden fan to think that way. XD
You need to have more patience for these type of songs.
You always speak a little too soon 😃 Quite what is expected from a millennial 😃
10 out of 10 Maiden fans agree with the fact that 80’s were by far the Maiden’s golden era, so you can’t expect something better or even close to that from BNW to Senjutsu. Just a couple of awesome spasms (cos Maiden is Maiden) unfortunately. 😞
Disagree. A Maiden fan for almost four decades and I've seen them put out songs in the 21st century that easily rival their 80's stuff. I think it's awesome that this band has matured and grown in its complexity and still retained its essential and unique sound.
@@egrsok9388 I was referring about an entire album, not some individual songs. Maiden is my favorite band, but after 2000 to me (except BNW) it’s difficult to hear a perfect album coast to coast like 80’.