I made a short video playing both solos on the new Maiden song - The Writing on the Wall. Check it out at the link below: th-cam.com/video/-y_yGUCGFq4/w-d-xo.html
For me Adrian has always been an essential essence of Maiden. He was massively missed when he left. You only see that when you hear Brave New World after his absence. A truly great song writer and musician.
Exactly my thoughts. From No Prayer from the Dying on, you can see Harris taking over Iron Maiden's musical structure, and songs became a little more crude and simple. Even epic songs like Fear of the Dark and Sign of the Cross were simple and kinda raw. Now if you compare that with Adrian's compositions, you can see big difference.
Couldn’t agree more - Steve really seemed to get “lazy” with his songwriting. I hate to say that, because he can write whatever he wants, but I feel Adrian provided a creative push in the songwriting department. Also, if Adrian hadn’t left they wouldn’t have had to hire Jannick…
Yeah Brave New World for me is probably the biggest come-back album I know of =) Maiden without Adrian is not the same or as good, sure Fear of the dark was a decent album but the rest is not even worth listening to for me, some of the songs from the first album is good too I guess , but for me it really starts with Killers and peaks at Somewhere In Time, what an amazing album , EVERY SONG on that album is awesome. If you have not heard Somewhere In Time in a long time, listen to the whole album in one go, such an amazing album =)
Everybody say Bruce Dickinson has changed the Iron Maiden's level, but for me the first guy to do it was Adrian Smith. It's very clear the difference between first album to the second one.
Yeah Maiden without Adrian is not the same, sure Fear of the dark was a decent album, but not close to the rest of the albums with Adrian, and the other albums without Adrian I am not even going to mention
Not sure if he's underrated bud, I mean the dude's got a lot of fans all around the world, but I know what you mean, people are always talking Jimi Hendrix, Eric Jonhson, Jimmy Page, and they forget that Adrian Smith is a genius too.
@@LeandroDelPrete I think it's more because metal isn't as popular or prevalent as rock, and those guitarists also influenced arguably thousands of bands because they were so early on.
@@noah2418 You have a point. We can't deny guitarrists like Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi and other geniuses shaped the history of heavy metal. But Adrian deserves a spot right there as well!
Adrian was so much an influence on me that made me take up the guitar as a teenager, so much so that I named my son after him. Awesome player and seems such a nice guy.
You have earned my respect for having the Sea Of Madness solo on the list!. Such a great short solo. People who like learning solos should really listen to it, there's more going on in that solo than you realize.
From what I've seen, lots of people ate absolutely fanatical about the first three albums. But I find Somewhere in Time the best Iron Maiden album, even better than Powerslave.
I always thought "Somewhere in Time" and "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" were Maiden at their best. I completely understand why Adrian felt "No Prayer For the Dying" was a step backwards. Adrian was sadly missed when he left. No offence to Janick, but it just wasn't the same without Adrian.
I know this is Adrian only compilation but I have to say it: I love the chimestry and balance in Iron Maiden works. It doesnt mattet if its Adrian, Davey or Janick, I think we have a nice band to listen solos, if it not the best. Truly living legends.
Always look forward to hearing what magic Adrian brings to the table and he delivers again with TWOTW. Somewhere In Time will always be his masterclass though 🤘 Nice vid 👍
@@Henelund Adrian's guitar playing has a meaning, he doesn't throw away notes like a falling Jenga, he makes every bend count, and that's why his solos are so captivating!!!
The Sea of Madness solo is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard, for me the best solo ever, this particular solo was the one that inspired me to take a guitar, Adrian is a GOD, best guitarist ever and obviously the best Maiden guitarist for me, thank you for this great compilation!! Praise Adrian!!
For me the best Adrian’s solos would be: 10). Revelations 9). Paschendale 8). The Number of the Beast 7). Prodigal Son 6). Brighter Than a Thousand Suns 5). Caught Somewhere in Time 4). The Wicker Man 3). Powerslave 2). Stranger in a Strange Land 1). Sea of Madness
I have always loved adrian’s playing, i feel he got better as time went on but he has always been a genius, his solo on hallowed be thy name for some reason has always gave me the chills. Huge inspiration!! Up the irons 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Hallowed was one of the first Maiden songs I listened to, and I was immediately hooked up. It is definitely a masterpiece. And Maiden wouldn't be the giant it is without Adrian.
Yes, it's fantastic and suits the song perfectly. It's just that I'm such a Somewhere in Time fan, I couldn't find room in this top 10 for his old stuff.
@@metalaras999 Different World has quite the "Accident of Birth" vibe, it's a great solo indeed!!! And I absolutely love Dance of Death, Face in the Sand, New Frontier, Wildest Dreams etc, but I'm such a Somewhere in Time fan I had a hard time picking!
I think the big differences between the 3 player's styles is what makes it work so well. Janick may not be that technical but he bought an energy to the band and helped them through the tricky mid 90's when their career could have petered out.
Janick is great! When everyone thought Maiden was done for, they released Fear of the Dark and turned the odds in their favor again. Janick was responsible for that!!!
@@LeandroDelPrete absolutely particularly when you consider that NPFTD is easily the weakest album they did with Bruce. Janick's stage moves still divide opinion but I have no problems. I think he actually energised Dave and Adrian since if you look at them in the 80's they were almost too static. It's a nice story also since Janick was on the verge of packing up being a musician just before he played on Bruce's Tattooed Millionaire solo album and then subsequently got the Maiden gig. Always comes across as down to earth and no rock star ego.
@@michaeldean7220 I agree with you on Janick's moves, I think he's a badass especially when he throws his guitar around, and he gives an awesome vibe on stage. When I saw him performing the Clansman at the 2001 Rock in Rio I was astonished! And you are right about him being chill, I've seen a couple Making Ofs and he always wander around town to see what's going on, make friends with random people, he definitely looks like a cool guy to hang around with!
I'm too much of a Somewhere in Time fan, I wanted to include Wasted Years and Alexander the Great too but copyrights would block the video entirely. I'm glad you liked this little tribute to Adrian. Thanks for watching!
4 out of 10 are from the "Adrian Smith album", Somewhere in time... and no wasted years (which, in my opinion, is a great solo!). Check also his work with Bruce Dickinson in "Accident of birth" and the "Chemical wedding)
It was supposed to have Wasted Years and Alexander the Great too, but I had trouble with copyrights back then, so they are in my part 2 video! Please check it out, I promise it's worth your time!
I think Strange Land has to be a real fan favourite. And it’s just pentatonics…. Mentions for Seventh Son and Alexander tne Great… but already a pretty good list! 👍 🤘
10. Paschendale 9. Tears of a Clown 8. Die with your Boots on 7. Caught Somewhere 6. Powerslave 5. 2 Minutes 4. Heaven Can Wait 3. Sea of Madness 2. Only the Good Die Young 1. Stranger in a Strange Land
I don't care what people say about the synthesizer sound; Somewhere In Time and Seventh Son had some great shit on those albums! Honestly Killers is my favorite but Somewhere In Time is my second. Maiden forever! If you don't like pics off!
Yeah, Iron Maiden evolved as a band so they felt the need to integrate synths to their music, but I honestly feel like every album has their charm, and I really love the first two albums with Di'Anno, they are raw and powerful!!!
I do love Iron Maiden and I've been a fan since 1982. Adrian is a really great guitar player! I can't define his best guitar solos because they are too many and therefore it's too difficult. They're all fantastic! Maybe, the one which is somehow outstanding is his solo on 'The rime of the ancient mariner'. Very cool!
Always thought Leppard missed a great opportunity by not giving Adrian the gig after Steve Clarke left us, sure Viv is a great guitarist but Adrian would have added his unbelievable guitar skills with sublime song writing but saying that I was so pleased he rejoined Maiden and went back home
He would certainly be a great replacement for Steve Clarke, but I believe Adrian wanted to do his own thing at that time. Since his projects didn't hit the spotlight (they were pretty good though), he eventually surrendered to good old heavy metal when he joined Bruce.
@@LeandroDelPrete I thought his ASAP project was fantastic and the psycho motel he did was amazing, if Leppard took him on board he would have taken them to another level but he would have outshone Phil Collen on every single riff and solo, but Viv is a better player than Phil in my opinion
É incrível ver que 3 guitarristas com identidades diferentes conseguem colocar a cara do Iron Maiden em cada solo. Adrian é muito fera, tem um ótimo gosto para para aplicar licks matadores e frases melódicas marcantes
Simply the fact that they're live versions means you don't quite know what you're gonna receive, in terms of improvisation and sticking to the original. That alone made it a worthwhile listen. Rock on Tommy!
Adrian always surprises us in a good way with a slightly different version from the original solos, but without losing its identity. Thanks for watching mate!
You're right, it's a fantastic solo! Adrian's got so many good solos I couldn't fit them all. Please check Part 2 video, I'm sure you're gonna like it. About Bruce's solo career, I love King in Crimson and The Tower. Great solos from Mr. Smith.
@@LeandroDelPrete Yes that's definately true! 🙌 I really adore the fantastic solo from "Man of Sorrows" from the Accident of birth record. It's the same quality as Final Frontier. Never heard notes fitting so perfectly and beautiful to the chords underneath. 👍 ... oh I haven't seen the second one. Will have a look. Greets 🤟
Somewhere in Time è da sempre il mio album preferito anche per la presenza di assoli fantastici di Adrian... Oltre al sound unico e innovativo per l'epoca e la copertina a mio avviso più bella dei Maiden.
Anche a me piace un sacco, solo Seventh Son è superiore. Non a caso, i 2 album a cui Adrian ha contribuito di più.... e Caught Somewhere in Time è il suo assolo migliore, a mio parere
@@francescobongiorni8515 7h Son è la vetta assoluta dei Maiden, neanche loro stessi riuisciranno più a raggiungerla di.nuovo...infatti per me i Maiden finiscono proprio nel 1988.
Couldn't put it there because of copyrights that would block the video entirely. Sorry about that. Wasted Years is top 2 to me and I recorded myself playing it in this channel to make amends. It's not nearly as good as the original, though!
I know man, I absolutely agree, Wasted Years is a damn classic and one of the best solos Adrian has ever written. Unfortunately TH-cam doesn't care much.
It's easily top 3 if you consider how important the song is to Iron Maiden's career. But in terms of creativity and technique, I think Somewhere in Time is better than Piece of Mind. Really tough choice man, I love them all!!!
Yes Adrian is just like the fine cover of smoothness on a asphalt highway....everything thing is bound together and no accident occurs even if you drive very 200 kmph.
Before I even listen to em. The second solo after Dave's on 'Somewhere in time " is epic as is the "Powerslave' i think Adrian's leads are more meticulous and arranged better. I mean "Die with your boots on" "even "Killers" are just more well thought out leads. I mean Adrien is more like Tipton as far as not just shredders but beautiful soloist.
Adrian brought a lot to the table, much more than what he got credit for. He really exploded writing-wise in Somewhere in Time (Wasted Years, Stranger in a Strange Land, Sea of Madness). Also on 7th Son where his collaboration with Bruce peaks. But I suspect there was some friction in this album, coming from Harris, perhaps envious about too much creative input from the others. The story of him messing with Adrian's Can I play with Madness is pretty well known, and I think him leaving the band after this was no coincidence. Real pity because his emotionally rich and intelligent writing perfectly complemented Steve's powerful "macho" approach to music. We love both combined, and for quite a while we got to enjoy it.
I made a short video playing both solos on the new Maiden song - The Writing on the Wall. Check it out at the link below:
th-cam.com/video/-y_yGUCGFq4/w-d-xo.html
I wrote my comment before reading this.
For me Adrian has always been an essential essence of Maiden. He was massively missed when he left. You only see that when you hear Brave New World after his absence. A truly great song writer and musician.
Exactly my thoughts. From No Prayer from the Dying on, you can see Harris taking over Iron Maiden's musical structure, and songs became a little more crude and simple. Even epic songs like Fear of the Dark and Sign of the Cross were simple and kinda raw. Now if you compare that with Adrian's compositions, you can see big difference.
On the other hand, when he left Maiden we got to see him on tour with Bruce Dickinson during the _Chemical Wedding_ era. That was awesome!
@@LeandroDelPreteagreed
Couldn’t agree more - Steve really seemed to get “lazy” with his songwriting.
I hate to say that, because he can write whatever he wants, but I feel Adrian provided a creative push in the songwriting department.
Also, if Adrian hadn’t left they wouldn’t have had to hire Jannick…
Yeah Brave New World for me is probably the biggest come-back album I know of =) Maiden without Adrian is not the same or as good, sure Fear of the dark was a decent album but the rest is not even worth listening to for me, some of the songs from the first album is good too I guess , but for me it really starts with Killers and peaks at Somewhere In Time, what an amazing album , EVERY SONG on that album is awesome. If you have not heard Somewhere In Time in a long time, listen to the whole album in one go, such an amazing album =)
Everybody say Bruce Dickinson has changed the Iron Maiden's level, but for me the first guy to do it was Adrian Smith. It's very clear the difference between first album to the second one.
Yes. The first was the better one ;)
Yeah Maiden without Adrian is not the same, sure Fear of the dark was a decent album, but not close to the rest of the albums with Adrian, and the other albums without Adrian I am not even going to mention
@@grankvehaugen3494 I prefer the second one. But, no doubt, the first is among the greatest albums.
@@MathiasGNT ;)
Adrian Smith is really an underrated guitarist, he has the feel and grove, he always plays with the heart. awesome
Not sure if he's underrated bud, I mean the dude's got a lot of fans all around the world, but I know what you mean, people are always talking Jimi Hendrix, Eric Jonhson, Jimmy Page, and they forget that Adrian Smith is a genius too.
Molto vero
He’s one of the truly great metal guitarists.
@@LeandroDelPrete I think it's more because metal isn't as popular or prevalent as rock, and those guitarists also influenced arguably thousands of bands because they were so early on.
@@noah2418 You have a point. We can't deny guitarrists like Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi and other geniuses shaped the history of heavy metal. But Adrian deserves a spot right there as well!
Adrian was so much an influence on me that made me take up the guitar as a teenager, so much so that I named my son after him. Awesome player and seems such a nice guy.
Great taste buddy! Adrian is our guitar hero. My playing style (if I dare say I have one) is entirely based on his.
My absolute favourite stranger in a strange land , always evokes an emotional response
It's one of my favourites too!
i totally agree.
One of my all-time favorite maiden tunes. The solo is just absolutely outstanding played with such feeling❤
Stranger in a strange land
Most underrated British guitar player ever.
I met him.
Such a nice bloke
He is definitely the coolest. Very chill and humble for such a legendary guitar player.
dave is also amazing! love both
@@arthura.8955 I just published a Dave Murray Top 10 in this channel. Please check it out, I promise it's worth your time!
@@LeandroDelPrete cool! i will see it
Thanks buddy!
You have earned my respect for having the Sea Of Madness solo on the list!. Such a great short solo. People who like learning solos should really listen to it, there's more going on in that solo than you realize.
Yeah, Sea of Madness is a freakin masterpiece!!! Adrian was extremely inspired when he wrote that song. Thanks for your comment brother!
Totally agree brother!
Not to mention finding live footage of it! Incredible!!!
Adrian was my huge inspiration back in 90s to start playing the guitar. So happy that i had a chance to meet him and make a photo together in 2001.
He was a major influence to me as well. People who meet him say he's very chill and welcoming.
Greatest guitarists of all time
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@callingchristiano Yes...very hilarious?
@@jaspergillgannon4991 yes yes yes of course. Always the same groove, Always the same ugly sound ...
And now, The writing on the wall, an absolutely fantastic solo.
Yes! And I'm sure there's more to come with the Senjutsu album!!!
It’s one of my fave solo’s to play. The phrasing of it 🔥
It's very well written. And it's got some serious bends!
@@LeandroDelPrete That bit when he bends the B string and plays that with the top E string, giving a brief discord, brings me to eternity.
@@theutopiantrainer Right? It's so cool, what a tune!!!
His solo on Heaven Can Wait is perfection
Yeah, it's amazing and so much fun to play along! A masterpiece indeed.
Great to hear tracks from the Somewhere in Time Album; highly underrated IMO.
From what I've seen, lots of people ate absolutely fanatical about the first three albums. But I find Somewhere in Time the best Iron Maiden album, even better than Powerslave.
you see the current tour, Days of Future Past tour?. They play Alexander The Great!!
I always thought "Somewhere in Time" and "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" were Maiden at their best. I completely understand why Adrian felt "No Prayer For the Dying" was a step backwards. Adrian was sadly missed when he left. No offence to Janick, but it just wasn't the same without Adrian.
Dave and Adrian are both stellar. The work good together as a unit".
One of the greatest duo of the history of music!
Can definitely hear that Smith was a major part of Somewhere in Time and of Seventh Son. Those two albums were peak maiden for me.
Also Brighter Than a Thousand Suns - brilliant solo by Adrian
Yes! Awesome indeed!
Adrian Smith é e sempre será um Grande guitarrista. O admiro.
I know this is Adrian only compilation but I have to say it: I love the chimestry and balance in Iron Maiden works. It doesnt mattet if its Adrian, Davey or Janick, I think we have a nice band to listen solos, if it not the best. Truly living legends.
Matching song and solo is an art, no too many can say it, Adrian nailed it for so long time, thanks
Amazing footage in this video, thanks for sharing. Adrian's one of my favorite guitarists.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
The new solo, "The Writing of the Wall", is the best 🔥🔥
It's a fantastic tune, indeed! I want to make a rendition of it soon. Thanks for watching bro!
Agreed. Excellent work on a great track!
I literally lay in bed with this solo repeating in my
head..
🤮🤮🤮🤮
Yes 🙌
I think both sections of the solo on ‘Coming Home’ are pretty much perfect and build really well.
I love that song! It's really hard to put a top 10 together man, lots of good songs got left out.
Caught somewhere in time is my favorite, it checks all the boxes for me.
Always look forward to hearing what magic Adrian brings to the table and he delivers again with TWOTW.
Somewhere In Time will always be his masterclass though 🤘
Nice vid 👍
Thanks man, I really appreciate that! Looking forward to hear some new masterpieces from the new album.
Sea Of Madness .... God, I loved that song so much in my younger days
Caught somewhere in time is an incredible solo. Also the album is very under appreciated
This is not a diss to Dave & Janick but on every Maiden album Adrian's done he's always gone a bit further each time, new skills and ways of playing
The guy is a legend, he never disappoints us!
yeah they are all great, but Adrian is something else..
@@Henelund Adrian's guitar playing has a meaning, he doesn't throw away notes like a falling Jenga, he makes every bend count, and that's why his solos are so captivating!!!
Idk, Adrian is beat completely in 7th son and it’s not even close lol
Plenty of musics from Somewhere in Time!!!! Best album ever!!!!
Came here after a Janik solo compilation and holy fuck is Adrian amazing. His diversity and technical ability is incredible
The Sea of Madness solo is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard, for me the best solo ever, this particular solo was the one that inspired me to take a guitar, Adrian is a GOD, best guitarist ever and obviously the best Maiden guitarist for me, thank you for this great compilation!! Praise Adrian!!
For me the best Adrian’s solos would be:
10). Revelations
9). Paschendale
8). The Number of the Beast
7). Prodigal Son
6). Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
5). Caught Somewhere in Time
4). The Wicker Man
3). Powerslave
2). Stranger in a Strange Land
1). Sea of Madness
I have always loved adrian’s playing, i feel he got better as time went on but he has always been a genius, his solo on hallowed be thy name for some reason has always gave me the chills. Huge inspiration!! Up the irons 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Hallowed was one of the first Maiden songs I listened to, and I was immediately hooked up. It is definitely a masterpiece. And Maiden wouldn't be the giant it is without Adrian.
@@LeandroDelPrete couldn’t agree more!
Adi s a ledge maiden wouldn't b maiden without adi absolute gem of a guitarist him and dave just bounce off each other,quality
I'd give an honourable mention to The Writing On The Wall from the Senjutsu album. That has a tasty solo that lifts the song from good to great.
Stranger in a Strange Land. Bring tears to my eyes. What melody! What feel!
It's the peak of Adrian's career, most probably!
My favourite is that in Cought Somewhere In Time.
Such a cool tune!
Adrian and Andy LaRocque are two of the most underrated metal guitarists in the history of the world.
Don’t forget Mick Mars
@@mihazagorc7833 - Uh, that’s an interesting choice.
Andy LaRocque underrated?? Not here
Prodigal Son is one of the best solos I've ever heard, phrasing and tone are off the charts.
Yes, it's fantastic and suits the song perfectly. It's just that I'm such a Somewhere in Time fan, I couldn't find room in this top 10 for his old stuff.
Also diferent world , and dance of death these 2 are his best for me , both perfect from start to finish especialy diferent world
@@metalaras999 Different World has quite the "Accident of Birth" vibe, it's a great solo indeed!!! And I absolutely love Dance of Death, Face in the Sand, New Frontier, Wildest Dreams etc, but I'm such a Somewhere in Time fan I had a hard time picking!
@@LeandroDelPrete somewhere in time , is indd one of the best album ,maybe thebbest
It's my favourite!
Thank you Adrian
Didn’t know Adrian Smith was a great fisherman as well. 6:42. A true jack of all trades!
I think the big differences between the 3 player's styles is what makes it work so well. Janick may not be that technical but he bought an energy to the band and helped them through the tricky mid 90's when their career could have petered out.
Janick is great! When everyone thought Maiden was done for, they released Fear of the Dark and turned the odds in their favor again. Janick was responsible for that!!!
@@LeandroDelPrete absolutely particularly when you consider that NPFTD is easily the weakest album they did with Bruce. Janick's stage moves still divide opinion but I have no problems. I think he actually energised Dave and Adrian since if you look at them in the 80's they were almost too static.
It's a nice story also since Janick was on the verge of packing up being a musician just before he played on Bruce's Tattooed Millionaire solo album and then subsequently got the Maiden gig. Always comes across as down to earth and no rock star ego.
@@michaeldean7220 I agree with you on Janick's moves, I think he's a badass especially when he throws his guitar around, and he gives an awesome vibe on stage. When I saw him performing the Clansman at the 2001 Rock in Rio I was astonished!
And you are right about him being chill, I've seen a couple Making Ofs and he always wander around town to see what's going on, make friends with random people, he definitely looks like a cool guy to hang around with!
Great list, interesting selections, Stranger has always been one of my favorite Adrian solos as well
I'm too much of a Somewhere in Time fan, I wanted to include Wasted Years and Alexander the Great too but copyrights would block the video entirely. I'm glad you liked this little tribute to Adrian. Thanks for watching!
The Seventh Son of a Seventh Son solos is a work of art.
He’s my favorite maiden guitarist.
stranger in a strange land...
Land of ice and snow....
Adrian excelled his guitar skills on Somewhere In time Album......
He was extra inspired, that's for sure!
Yeah, I consider Somewhere In Time to be his coming out party as both a songwriter and a player.
Paschendale solo is so, so Sickness 💯💥🎸🤘
Definitely one of my favourites, such a powerful tone!!!
Spine tingler
1:02 it feels like mr crowley
I wouldn't be surprised if Adrian said he admires Randy Rhoads' guitar playing. Who doesn't, right?
Number of the beast second attack is the legend of his solos
4 out of 10 are from the "Adrian Smith album", Somewhere in time... and no wasted years (which, in my opinion, is a great solo!).
Check also his work with Bruce Dickinson in "Accident of birth" and the "Chemical wedding)
It was supposed to have Wasted Years and Alexander the Great too, but I had trouble with copyrights back then, so they are in my part 2 video! Please check it out, I promise it's worth your time!
Totally agree with Stranger being at number 1👏🏻👏🏻
It's a masterpiece, right?
@@LeandroDelPrete it’s my favourite maiden song, I think Adrian is an underrated song writer
@@sarahmanktelow9015 Totally agreed, this song brought tears to my eyes more than once, I can tell you that.
How can such a list leave out Adrian’s awesome lead on “Rime of the Ancient Mariner!” Live New Jersey 2008. He revamped it. One of Maidens best songs.
Lol yes Somewhere in time is a sick album
And Seventh son of a Seventh son
SiT is my favorite album of all time.
My favourite of all time too
I think Strange Land has to be a real fan favourite. And it’s just pentatonics….
Mentions for Seventh Son and Alexander tne Great… but already a pretty good list! 👍 🤘
I made a part 2 since a lot of people said a top 10 wasn't enough for all of Adrian's great solos. Please check it out!
Id love to meet him some day. I learnt to play guitar by learning all of his parts on the Live After Death Album.
Adrian Smith playing with a Gibson Les paul is my favorite sound of Iron maiden
I be going crazy
10. Paschendale
9. Tears of a Clown
8. Die with your Boots on
7. Caught Somewhere
6. Powerslave
5. 2 Minutes
4. Heaven Can Wait
3. Sea of Madness
2. Only the Good Die Young
1. Stranger in a Strange Land
He redid the solo for Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Took it to a whole new level. Love the live version New Jersey 2008.
Makes right the first solo!!
So glad the SIT solos made it on here. Couldn’t agree more, that was maidens best album and Adrians brain child if you ask me!
SiT is my all time favourite. I love all songs from that album and Adrian delivered his best performance there!
Couldn’t agree more!!!!
Always been my fav guitarist.. Only the good die young my fav here on the video. Would like to hear
The duellists live but cant find it anywhere :/
They unfortunately never played it live. Which is really a shame, because The Duellists is one of my favorites too. Thanks for watching bro!
I don't care what people say about the synthesizer sound; Somewhere In Time and Seventh Son had some great shit on those albums! Honestly Killers is my favorite but Somewhere In Time is my second. Maiden forever! If you don't like pics off!
Yeah, Iron Maiden evolved as a band so they felt the need to integrate synths to their music, but I honestly feel like every album has their charm, and I really love the first two albums with Di'Anno, they are raw and powerful!!!
@@LeandroDelPrete Creativity is everything to music. At least their people who can still recognize talent.
Using keyboards never ruined deep Deep Purple…
WHY is the camera never on Adrian when he is soloing? Going all the way back to the old days. Drives me freaking crazy!
I definitely agree with Stranger in a Strange Land being number one! 🤘
A lot of love for songs from Somewhere in Time which is my favourite Irons album. Alexander the Great would have to be my favourite solo though.
Please watch part 2! I found a way around copyrights and managed to have it there!
legendary guitarist.
I do love Iron Maiden and I've been a fan since 1982. Adrian is a really great guitar player! I can't define his best guitar solos because they are too many and therefore it's too difficult. They're all fantastic! Maybe, the one which is somehow outstanding is his solo on 'The rime of the ancient mariner'. Very cool!
He has so many good solos I could actually do a part 3!
One of my favorite solos is Different World, no one talks about it
Right! It's a really cool solo and has a distinct feeling. I'm really fond of it.
3:49 Love this part, happens to me but Heaven can wait :)
Always thought Leppard missed a great opportunity by not giving Adrian the gig after Steve Clarke left us, sure Viv is a great guitarist but Adrian would have added his unbelievable guitar skills with sublime song writing but saying that I was so pleased he rejoined Maiden and went back home
He would certainly be a great replacement for Steve Clarke, but I believe Adrian wanted to do his own thing at that time. Since his projects didn't hit the spotlight (they were pretty good though), he eventually surrendered to good old heavy metal when he joined Bruce.
@@LeandroDelPrete I thought his ASAP project was fantastic and the psycho motel he did was amazing, if Leppard took him on board he would have taken them to another level but he would have outshone Phil Collen on every single riff and solo, but Viv is a better player than Phil in my opinion
Looking back in hindsight, it's good that he ended up with Iron Maiden. That's where his talents are best utilized.
@@artz9643 Maiden is so much more with him
Phil Collen would feel so scared.
Prodigal son is his best solo and Seventh son of a seventh son
This man is a Genius !!! 😍👍
Yes, you put 'Stranger in a strange land' first. Thank you! I couldn't agree more.
It's a masterpiece!
The wicker man!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Great tune! No room in this top 10 though...sorry!!!
É incrível ver que 3 guitarristas com identidades diferentes conseguem colocar a cara do Iron Maiden em cada solo. Adrian é muito fera, tem um ótimo gosto para para aplicar licks matadores e frases melódicas marcantes
Rime of the ancient mariner for me is Adrian greatest live solo by a country mile
Please check out my part 2!!! It will be worth your time!
His solo in Empire Of The Clouds... OMG Mr. Smith
It's fantastic, right? Great tone from Mr. Smith. Epic song.
@@LeandroDelPrete I agree my friend. Adrian's solos are high points in absolutly every song
i know its basic but why is no one mentioning Fear of the Dark solo? its really good
FOTD solo is actually played by Janick Gers, but it sounds more like an Adrian solo in fact, Adrian wasn’t in the band when Maiden recorded FOTD…
Heaven can wait #crowd quire 🤘🤘
I love that part!!! Wish I could be there too!!!
Simply the fact that they're live versions means you don't quite know what you're gonna receive, in terms of improvisation and sticking to the original. That alone made it a worthwhile listen. Rock on Tommy!
Adrian always surprises us in a good way with a slightly different version from the original solos, but without losing its identity. Thanks for watching mate!
Um dos melhores guitarristas do heavy metal
Adrian é o cara!
Adrian! WOO!
Don't forget to watch part 2!!!
I'm missing his solo of "The Final Frontier"! That's his best 👌 Also on the solo records of Bruce he did some amazing ones 😍
You're right, it's a fantastic solo! Adrian's got so many good solos I couldn't fit them all. Please check Part 2 video, I'm sure you're gonna like it.
About Bruce's solo career, I love King in Crimson and The Tower. Great solos from Mr. Smith.
@@LeandroDelPrete Yes that's definately true! 🙌 I really adore the fantastic solo from "Man of Sorrows" from the Accident of birth record. It's the same quality as Final Frontier. Never heard notes fitting so perfectly and beautiful to the chords underneath. 👍 ... oh I haven't seen the second one. Will have a look. Greets 🤟
Best vibrato of all time
100%
Somewhere in Time è da sempre il mio album preferito anche per la presenza di assoli fantastici di Adrian... Oltre al sound unico e innovativo per l'epoca e la copertina a mio avviso più bella dei Maiden.
SiT è anche il mio album preferito!!! Canzoni come Stranger in a Strange Land e Loneliness of a Long Distance Runner mi commuovono fino ad oggi.
Anche a me piace un sacco, solo Seventh Son è superiore. Non a caso, i 2 album a cui Adrian ha contribuito di più.... e Caught Somewhere in Time è il suo assolo migliore, a mio parere
@@francescobongiorni8515 7h Son è la vetta assoluta dei Maiden, neanche loro stessi riuisciranno più a raggiungerla di.nuovo...infatti per me i Maiden finiscono proprio nel 1988.
"Wasted Years" solo. 🤘
Couldn't put it there because of copyrights that would block the video entirely. Sorry about that. Wasted Years is top 2 to me and I recorded myself playing it in this channel to make amends. It's not nearly as good as the original, though!
The wicker man is up there for me.
It's great. I'm too much of a somewhere in time fan, that's why it was hard for me to pick up new stuff for this top 10.
you can't do a top 10 adrian smith solos and miss wasted years. fatal mistake.
Not a mistake buddy, copyrights would block my video. I wanted it to be there.
@@LeandroDelPrete Then this should be titled « Top 10 copyright-friendly solos », because Wasted Years IS way up there… goddamn copyrights…
I know man, I absolutely agree, Wasted Years is a damn classic and one of the best solos Adrian has ever written. Unfortunately TH-cam doesn't care much.
Where would you rate The Trooper solo...
It's the reason I got into Maiden in the first place...🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥
It's easily top 3 if you consider how important the song is to Iron Maiden's career. But in terms of creativity and technique, I think Somewhere in Time is better than Piece of Mind. Really tough choice man, I love them all!!!
best IM guitarist hands down. He plays in another league.
The guy is a genius, no one can deny that!!!
Not having Wasted Years on this list is a crime against humanity.
Wasted Years is set to block the video because of copyrights. I tried.
@@LeandroDelPrete
Friggin' copyrights.
The same happened to Alexander the Great. I was utterly disappointed, but that's TH-cam.
The wicker man 🤘🥂
I love it! Also The Mercenary, Fallen Angel, The Thin Line...it's not easy to do a top 10 with so many good songs to pick up from!
Yes Adrian is just like the fine cover of smoothness on a asphalt highway....everything thing is bound together and no accident occurs even if you drive very 200 kmph.
When i do a tracking guitar solo record for my band. Adrian is my inspiration before i start the track ..
He definitely is my inspiration as well! So much that I need to be careful not to mirror his style too much!
@@LeandroDelPrete same goes to me brother. Keep it up and stay safe brother..
The solo of the song The Duelists is marvelous! It could be in this list!
Yes! I love it too! It's so hard to do a top 10, lots of good stuff got left out.
He has some really cool moments on Losfer Words as well… and the solo for Rainbows Gold sounds totally off the cuff…
Before I even listen to em. The second solo after Dave's on 'Somewhere in time " is epic as is the "Powerslave' i think Adrian's leads are more meticulous and arranged better. I mean "Die with your boots on" "even "Killers" are just more well thought out leads. I mean Adrien is more like Tipton as far as not just shredders but beautiful soloist.
Yes! He actually writes his solos instead of improvising in studio. That makes all the difference. Adrian is the David Gilmour of heavy metal.
Somewhere In Time is Adrian's album
And the rime of the ancient mariner?
I love that song, but I couldn't fit it in this top 10. Too many good songs to pick up from!
El mejor!
Com toda certeza!
Adrian brought a lot to the table, much more than what he got credit for. He really exploded writing-wise in Somewhere in Time (Wasted Years, Stranger in a Strange Land, Sea of Madness). Also on 7th Son where his collaboration with Bruce peaks. But I suspect there was some friction in this album, coming from Harris, perhaps envious about too much creative input from the others. The story of him messing with Adrian's Can I play with Madness is pretty well known, and I think him leaving the band after this was no coincidence. Real pity because his emotionally rich and intelligent writing perfectly complemented Steve's powerful "macho" approach to music. We love both combined, and for quite a while we got to enjoy it.
Sea of Madness is sheer perfection
oh no where is rime of the ancient mariner of somewhere back in time version come on, superb solo
Please check part 2! I promise it's gonna be worth your time!