Bruce Dickinson on Iron Maiden's "Empire of the Clouds"
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- 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/...
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Bruce's imitation of Nicko was perfect
+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.
+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.
Yeah he nailed that haha 👍
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.
It was actually 54 people on the ship, but 48 died, but still a really really good song.
@@colincheshire6366 Fair point. I'd correct your correction, though: There were 53 human beings and one politician on board.
It's HMA, not HMS (His Majesty's Airship).
Dance of death did that for me!! Glad there's someone else who's had a similar experience!! ❤❤ \m/\m/
From a musician/singer to a famous complex businessman and now a philosopher. An example for the youngers.
Edilson Lima don't forget he's a licensed pilot as well
@@cor955 and cancer survivor
and a guy who abandons his daughter.
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. 😉😂
@@Toasty667 You don't know that. Family arguments and fallouts can be very messy and we've only been given one side of it.
One of the greatest Maiden songs ever. It's one of my favorite songs period.
Such an under appreciated song
The classic interview mastering technique: Stick loud dubstep on in the background while he's talking
That isn't dubstep it's like electronic orchestral metal
+Cardinal Ximenez no one cares. Whatever it is. It is ruining the interview
Why not just put Empire of the cloud in the background instead of this... thing
copyright
Because such a song deserves respect. It's not for a background.
2:37 - 2:48 I keep watching this over and over
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
I love the close up interview with Bruce.
Love his impersonation of running back in the studio xD
my favorite part Is the 6 minute guitar solo.
A master piece in deed!!!
I hope the next album contains a longer song
It didn't:(
Amei essa música me emociona muito obrigado Bruce por esse presente empire of the clouds
Bruce is amazing
Here lie their dreams as I stand in the sun
On the ground where they built, and the engines did run
To the moon and the stars, now what have we done?
Oh the dreamers may die, but the dreams live on
My favorite lyrics that have always come to mind when I fail and need to get up and start again
One word.. FUCKING GENIUS
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.
Very cool Bruce Dickinson
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 : () ) ...
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!!
National Treasure.
Lmao "you need a bowed gong..." Only nicko.
Genius!
I think the storm part is in 15/8
"Twas a bit Mad-professorish". So dearly Bruce-ish (or shall we say Dickinsonian?)🤗🤘👌
can anybody point me which part of the song was he talking about? which minute? the squelching gong sound?
+MuZ LimPz over Minute 14: 25.
+Nelson rodríguez tq~
Did sir Bruce attend Paul Samson and THUNDER STICKS funerals?????
Thunderstick lives
Love Empire Of The Clouds. Hate the production as usual from Kevin Shirley. He needs to be replaced desperately. Roy Z would be perfect.
I think something in between would be better;)
Roy Z sound a bit to generic for maiden...
+BetonBenni Pull Martin Birch out of retirement.
+Frankamentise Haha would be great :)
+BetonBenni There are hundreds of better producers than Kevin Shirley.
+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.
Those 3 dislikes are Dave Mustaine, Lars Urlich and ??
gllo gle Kirk Hammet
Paul Di'Anno
I´m sorry but he looks much better here than today with 2 feet long hair..
Don't agree
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
no solid repetative structure ? that's the best part of this song ! it's so unique !!!
That's literally the point. It's a progressive metal song.
The Mad Bluenoser Yes! It is a serious progressive metal song, as the majority of the album is!
Piano . Maiden no thank you
Poser.
Ok, so a song that doesn't only feature electric guitars, Drums, and bass Is instantly a bad song? Sucks to be narrow minded.
my favorite part Is the 6 minute guitar solo.