Shout out to Dennis Stratton (2nd lead guitarist, who only played on that amazing first LP)!!!!! Also, a shout out to the first Maiden drummer Clive Burr!!! Amazing drummer!
so great to hear your analysis of how Iron Maiden kicked open the door for metal. Literally sent chills down my spine to hear that about war, history, literature. Thank you David.
I saw Maiden twice on the Somewhere on tour tour, went to the Birmingham Odeon (England) on the Thursday night, came out after the show and they were still selling tickets for the Saturday night gig, so I bought one. Dave Murray did a solo spot with just him on stage and I remember him playing "Walking in the air" .
I remember when Run to the hills was on heavy rotation in the early days of MTV and I was like whoa who are these guys with that heavy galloping rhythm I was like man I gotta figure that out that video left a lasting impression on me like this is what real metal is 👏👍🤘
Judas Priest , Iron Maiden …………….. surely it will be Saxon next 😂 Great lesson again. A couple of Halloween’s ago you showed a tapping lick by Michael Angelo Batio. It was from a film called Shock ‘em dead . When I heard it I thought that if ever I could play it I would consider my life complete. Well it’s taken a couple of years of giving it a go and I have just about cracked it together with loads of other stuff and it’s all down to you channel . I just wanted to say thanks for all the work you have done and hopefully all the work you are going to do ! I’ll never be where I want to be as a guitarist but I’m a hell of a lot nearer than I would have been without your help. Nice one DB 👍
Thanks for your lessons. This time a really early influence on me! Murray and Smith are so great together and everyone has its personal stile. I learned a lot here. I will be here before you know it!!!
I had completely forgotten about that. It was a treat to see all us hairy metalheads looking around in wonder as they started playing "Walking in the Air"! Great video.
Adrian used an Ibanez Roadstar II at one point. I remember watching a concert video and my friend pointed it out. "That's the same guitar you have." Although mine was dark red and Adrian's was black.
I think he had two, I've seen one which was some kind of blue-green'ish sunburst with a maple fretboard. In fact, he recorded his tracks for the Powerslave Album with that guitar alone.
@@danielgonzaleztejedor9486 I believe I saw it in the Live After Death concert video. Could have been that tour, or the one before it. My friend had the video and at the time, I wasn't really into Maiden.
I have always appreciated Dave Murray's style, technique and skill. He stands out among the "IM 3", even though all 3 are of immense guitar talent. When the discussion about heavy metal guitar heroes is happening I've always felt that Dave Murray and Glenn Tipton from Judas Priest get lost and forgotten in the conversation because there are so many who "showcase" themselves more within their bands .... whereas Murray, Tipton, etc all play and solo to serve the song and it's thematic song structure. Back in the early 80s when all my guitar playing friends were chopping together their own VH styled Frankenstrat or a Vai "Greenie Meanies" etc .... I had so much respect for Dave Murray (and to keep up with all my super-Strat making friends) .... I created my own "Murray-Strat" ... which ended up being the guitar I used 90% of the time for the next 8 years (in a personal collection of around 15 or 16 high quality guitars, too) .... the Murray-Strat just had so much practical "working musician" to it ... all the fancy superstrats and Vs and SGs in my collection almost became obsolete, other than having some "onstage coolness" to them. lol Great video ... good tips, a guitarist is never too old to learn (or re-learn) anything :)
I agree with your comment but another important factor that affects Dave Murray's popularity amongst players is that he does not write a lot of somgs. Smith shines a lot because of his songwriting skills.
@@flagace4889 very true... In the history of the band he's only got writing credits on 22 songs... well short of Smiths total.... I've never tried to compare them as they compliment each other perfectly. Murray has a very precise attack.... his right hand is very accurate... and that translates to solos that are very "notey" whereas Smith, as a songwriter, tends to solo in a style that has a lot of bends and he tends to hammer on and pull off on a lot of notes rather than aggressively pick like Murray. Because of his songwiritng skills I always describe Smiths solos as being very lyrical in style. Gers is almost a perfect merger of both styles. +, as many don't know, Gers is very musically "educated", unlike his partners who were self taught. There is no band with that longevity who can carry that 3 guitar partnership from studio to stage as well as IM do. There is so much that can go wrong onstage... but they seem to be able to lock in to each other and blend in a way that you wouldn't expect in a heavy metal band. I've seen them live on the Beast, Piece, Slave and 7Son tours... and on more recent tours... We're all lucky to live in an era where we have been treated to such an amazing band. I can't think of any other band other than Rush who played at such a high level, for so many years, but always kept evolving and changing so they never became just a tribute act to themselves and their glorious past.
@@RakelaK67 You are so accurate in your analysis. I would say that Smith is primarily a blues/rock player in his riffs but mainly in his solos. Murray's style is so fluid. He is the legatos king. It seems so effortless. And you are right, Gers is a mix of the two. He can be bluesy but very aggressive or presenting a melodic light touch. I think he is highly underrated. He has very good songwriting skills. Just listen to Tattooed Millionaire album or Dance of death. I think non guitar players do not take him seriously because he goofs a lot onstage. But there is a reason why he did not leave when Smith came back. They complete each other very well. Like Rush, a band that is as good if not better live in concert.
@@flagace4889 Janick actually offered to leave when Adrian and Bruce were coming back in 99, but Steve Harris wouldn't hear any of it (and rightly so, Janick is a terrific songwriter), just goes to show what kind of guy Janick is.
@@RakelaK67 That’s interesting because I’ve always felt the opposite when it comes to their styles. I think Murray is the one that focuses on loose bends and hammer ons (like in Run To The Hills for example) whereas Smith has a more precise picking style, with solos that sound more planned out. I agree with the rest though!
Great job. There used to be a short video of Adrian in that era with that synth guitar set up that looks to be in a stadium somewhere with him standing in front of his rig and he has a big smile on his face and he hits a couple licks. It's very clear video, but very short. I've wanted to learn about his gear during that era for decades now. One of my favorites.
Certain phrasing in lick number 2 harkens back a bit of Hendrix to me. Very cool and thanks for your work - I enjoy picking them up and being inspired by these.
Murray and Smith basically rev up Blues and Classic Rock approach - Maiden has always had an organic Blues root influence - those riffs and hooks are the trademark of Maidens genius combined with Harris’ infectious bass
Totally badass! Thanks for throwing down on these licks. I need to learn some more classical / medieval styles to fit into my doom metal songs. Request: early Scorpions dual / triple guitars.
Great video! I think the synth guitar he used had the guts of a Roland G707 ripped out and mounted into a Dinky body. The picture of that synth guitar with the black jackson headstock wasn't used live by Adrian, as the video clips show it to have a regular strat headstock. I read somewhere that the body of that synth guitar he used live cracked and split in two apparently. On the following tour, the 7th Son tour, he used a Lado Lazer guitar with synth controls instead, it's the black-blue burst guitar he plays in "The Clairvoyant" music video. You can also see him play it on "Can I Play With Madness" from the "Maiden England" video.. Thanks for all that you do Dave!
LATE NIGHT, Dave Murray has a technique called NESTED Tuplets which is Legato Tuplets and Trilled Tuplets in the same note time as a triplet grouping. You can make YT lessons on Dave Murray Nested Tuplet licks
Adrian has always been the guy that over time started to improve and its noticeable around powerslave but very apparent on somewhere in time. Dave has pretty much stayed the same player and more than often sounds like he’s digging into a bag of licks that he always draws from and repeating the same solo.
3:13 Given the band, I was expecting blues licks in E minor, with a tinge of Aeolian, but I'm surprised... I would have guessed the first one was Steve Vai
Fair play to 'Maiden for keeping Yanick on when Adrian returned,did they need him....nah How about Motorhead,Another perfect day,Robbo showed what could've been,but instead of Lemmy getting the six string hero from live n dangerous,white cord suit contrasting with Motorhead's leather,they got dude in leggings n sweat band🤣
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Dave and Adrian together is just magical.
Dave Murray´s legato on the neck pickup takes me to heaven. He is forever my Guitar hero.
They also used Gallien-Krueger solid state amps on that album and tour and the subsequent album and tour, Seventh Son.
Dave Murray used to do the Star Spangled Banner during his solo and trill every note. It was something to behold.
Davey does love a trill.
Murray’s tone one of the greatest of all time. In 6th grade I got the 1st Maiden album & they still are one of my favorites.
Rock on 🍺’ski
Shout out to Dennis Stratton (2nd lead guitarist, who only played on that amazing first LP)!!!!! Also, a shout out to the first Maiden drummer Clive Burr!!! Amazing drummer!
@@voronOsphere Absolutely!🤘
so great to hear your analysis of how Iron Maiden kicked open the door for metal. Literally sent chills down my spine to hear that about war, history, literature. Thank you David.
Dude!!! This is the best guitar channel!!
I saw them on the Somewhere in Time tour in Newcastle in '86. Incredible experience.
It’s always been Adrian for me. Loved his phrasing and his use of the bar is perfect.
I bet all of them are experts at using the bar.
Love these two guitar players so much. Thanks for this one, I think these guys are so under rated. Plus their song writing! Sheesh!
I saw Maiden twice on the Somewhere on tour tour, went to the Birmingham Odeon (England) on the Thursday night, came out after the show and they were still selling tickets for the Saturday night gig, so I bought one. Dave Murray did a solo spot with just him on stage and I remember him playing "Walking in the air" .
I remember when Run to the hills was on heavy rotation in the early days of MTV and I was like whoa who are these guys with that heavy galloping rhythm I was like man I gotta figure that out that video left a lasting impression on me like this is what real metal is 👏👍🤘
That galloping rhythm is courtesy of bassist Steve Harris.
I love all the vintage footage. Absolutely an authentic look into these two legendary players.
Judas Priest , Iron Maiden …………….. surely it will be Saxon next 😂 Great lesson again. A couple of Halloween’s ago you showed a tapping lick by Michael Angelo Batio. It was from a film called Shock ‘em dead . When I heard it I thought that if ever I could play it I would consider my life complete. Well it’s taken a couple of years of giving it a go and I have just about cracked it together with loads of other stuff and it’s all down to you channel . I just wanted to say thanks for all the work you have done and hopefully all the work you are going to do ! I’ll never be where I want to be as a guitarist but I’m a hell of a lot nearer than I would have been without your help.
Nice one DB 👍
Thanks for your lessons. This time a really early influence on me! Murray and Smith are so great together and everyone has its personal stile. I learned a lot here. I will be here before you know it!!!
I had completely forgotten about that. It was a treat to see all us hairy metalheads looking around in wonder as they started playing "Walking in the Air"! Great video.
Wow, cooool! Iron Maiden is my favorite group and Adrian Smith my favorite guitarist!
Very Cool! Saw that tour in Troy, NY. Saw them both nights in Brooklyn '19 and they still are amazing live. Up the Irons!
Adrian used an Ibanez Roadstar II at one point. I remember watching a concert video and my friend pointed it out. "That's the same guitar you have." Although mine was dark red and Adrian's was black.
Still got mine it’s black with purple
I think he had two, I've seen one which was some kind of blue-green'ish sunburst with a maple fretboard.
In fact, he recorded his tracks for the Powerslave Album with that guitar alone.
That blue greenish one might of been a Lado guitar (made in Canada I think?) that he and Dave used quite abit on that tour
I have never seen a pic of Adrian playing live one of those, except for the ones with his pals from Urchin. It was blue.
@@danielgonzaleztejedor9486 I believe I saw it in the Live After Death concert video. Could have been that tour, or the one before it. My friend had the video and at the time, I wasn't really into Maiden.
I so want Adrian Smith’s custom Jackson so bad
Up The Irons🤘
Fantastic lesson---love the awesome use of open strings on the bonus lick---sooo cool!!!
Two of my all time favorites! Been listening to Maiden for a long time! Great spotlight Dave! Up the irons 🤘
Bad ass! Is there anything you can't play? Wow. Great lessons.Great variety.
I have always appreciated Dave Murray's style, technique and skill. He stands out among the "IM 3", even though all 3 are of immense guitar talent.
When the discussion about heavy metal guitar heroes is happening I've always felt that Dave Murray and Glenn Tipton from Judas Priest get lost and forgotten in the conversation because there are so many who "showcase" themselves more within their bands .... whereas Murray, Tipton, etc all play and solo to serve the song and it's thematic song structure.
Back in the early 80s when all my guitar playing friends were chopping together their own VH styled Frankenstrat or a Vai "Greenie Meanies" etc .... I had so much respect for Dave Murray (and to keep up with all my super-Strat making friends) .... I created my own "Murray-Strat" ... which ended up being the guitar I used 90% of the time for the next 8 years (in a personal collection of around 15 or 16 high quality guitars, too) .... the Murray-Strat just had so much practical "working musician" to it ... all the fancy superstrats and Vs and SGs in my collection almost became obsolete, other than having some "onstage coolness" to them. lol
Great video ... good tips, a guitarist is never too old to learn (or re-learn) anything :)
I agree with your comment but another important factor that affects Dave Murray's popularity amongst players is that he does not write a lot of somgs. Smith shines a lot because of his songwriting skills.
@@flagace4889 very true... In the history of the band he's only got writing credits on 22 songs... well short of Smiths total.... I've never tried to compare them as they compliment each other perfectly. Murray has a very precise attack.... his right hand is very accurate... and that translates to solos that are very "notey" whereas Smith, as a songwriter, tends to solo in a style that has a lot of bends and he tends to hammer on and pull off on a lot of notes rather than aggressively pick like Murray. Because of his songwiritng skills I always describe Smiths solos as being very lyrical in style. Gers is almost a perfect merger of both styles. +, as many don't know, Gers is very musically "educated", unlike his partners who were self taught. There is no band with that longevity who can carry that 3 guitar partnership from studio to stage as well as IM do. There is so much that can go wrong onstage... but they seem to be able to lock in to each other and blend in a way that you wouldn't expect in a heavy metal band.
I've seen them live on the Beast, Piece, Slave and 7Son tours... and on more recent tours...
We're all lucky to live in an era where we have been treated to such an amazing band. I can't think of any other band other than Rush who played at such a high level, for so many years, but always kept evolving and changing so they never became just a tribute act to themselves and their glorious past.
@@RakelaK67 You are so accurate in your analysis. I would say that Smith is primarily a blues/rock player in his riffs but mainly in his solos. Murray's style is so fluid. He is the legatos king. It seems so effortless. And you are right, Gers is a mix of the two. He can be bluesy but very aggressive or presenting a melodic light touch. I think he is highly underrated. He has very good songwriting skills. Just listen to Tattooed Millionaire album or Dance of death. I think non guitar players do not take him seriously because he goofs a lot onstage. But there is a reason why he did not leave when Smith came back. They complete each other very well. Like Rush, a band that is as good if not better live in concert.
@@flagace4889 Janick actually offered to leave when Adrian and Bruce were coming back in 99, but Steve Harris wouldn't hear any of it (and rightly so, Janick is a terrific songwriter), just goes to show what kind of guy Janick is.
@@RakelaK67 That’s interesting because I’ve always felt the opposite when it comes to their styles. I think Murray is the one that focuses on loose bends and hammer ons (like in Run To The Hills for example) whereas Smith has a more precise picking style, with solos that sound more planned out. I agree with the rest though!
Great job.
There used to be a short video of Adrian in that era with that synth guitar set up that looks to be in a stadium somewhere with him standing in front of his rig and he has a big smile on his face and he hits a couple licks. It's very clear video, but very short.
I've wanted to learn about his gear during that era for decades now. One of my favorites.
Certain phrasing in lick number 2 harkens back a bit of Hendrix to me. Very cool and thanks for your work - I enjoy picking them up and being inspired by these.
Alright! The Brewstmeister is back with some more killer licks!
Yay, David!!!! Iron Maiden is always appreciated!!!!! Thank you!!!!! SPOILER ALERT! This Lesson is packed with 2 Bonus Lick Sections!!!!
Thank you
i do remember seeing that white guitar with all those extra controls, i had no idea it was a synth , that's awesome
Murray and Smith basically rev up Blues and Classic Rock approach - Maiden has always had an organic Blues root influence - those riffs and hooks are the trademark of Maidens genius combined with Harris’ infectious bass
Totally badass! Thanks for throwing down on these licks. I need to learn some more classical / medieval styles to fit into my doom metal songs. Request: early Scorpions dual / triple guitars.
Great stuff! Saw Maiden on this tour, in Hanley in the UK in '86 - my first gig!
Great video! I think the synth guitar he used had the guts of a Roland G707 ripped out and mounted into a Dinky body. The picture of that synth guitar with the black jackson headstock wasn't used live by Adrian, as the video clips show it to have a regular strat headstock. I read somewhere that the body of that synth guitar he used live cracked and split in two apparently. On the following tour, the 7th Son tour, he used a Lado Lazer guitar with synth controls instead, it's the black-blue burst guitar he plays in "The Clairvoyant" music video. You can also see him play it on "Can I Play With Madness" from the "Maiden England" video..
Thanks for all that you do Dave!
Dave Murray is fantastic!
Up. The. Irons!!! Excellent Prof. Brew!
Another great lesson! Thank you
LATE NIGHT, Dave Murray has a technique called NESTED Tuplets which is Legato Tuplets and Trilled Tuplets in the same note time as a triplet grouping. You can make YT lessons on Dave Murray Nested Tuplet licks
I saw that tour. Waysted opened
Nice!
3:35 double-picked major key lick, with Holdsworthian bar dips??!! Sounds like Adrian was listening to Steve Vai!!! :)
Adrian has always been the guy that over time started to improve and its noticeable around powerslave but very apparent on somewhere in time. Dave has pretty much stayed the same player and more than often sounds like he’s digging into a bag of licks that he always draws from and repeating the same solo.
That AS speed lick is tasty AF.
I saw that show in Toronto. Kings X opened for the.
Awesome 🙌💯💯💯
Some of the coolest "mirroring" has got to be in Another Life, at least I think so )
Haha! A dog typing on a laptop😂 now thats just silly!
3:13 Given the band, I was expecting blues licks in E minor, with a tinge of Aeolian, but I'm surprised... I would have guessed the first one was Steve Vai
Fair play to 'Maiden for keeping Yanick on when Adrian returned,did they need him....nah
How about Motorhead,Another perfect day,Robbo showed what could've been,but instead of Lemmy getting the six string hero from live n dangerous,white cord suit contrasting with Motorhead's leather,they got dude in leggings n sweat band🤣
Adrian has been very experimental over the years with own bands & working with other players & using different guitar brands.
Ahh Dave Murray fish lips and twisted finger licks🤣🤣🤣
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Third! Awesome topic!
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