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One of Dave's many appealing qualities is how understated he is. Just this ordinary looking, cool and apparently easy going fella that is an absolute beast at his chosen craft. No bullshit, no mouthing off or histrionics. Just gets on the stage gig after gig and delivers - every time. Legend.
He is not underrated in any way. There is however serious "competition" out there, and comparing to innovators like EVH, YJM, Vai, Lifeson, Morse, it is difficult to find a spot at the top, even more when mentioning big dogs like Beck, Blackmore, Iommi and Angus. All IM 3 are great, but what they do, others had already done.
There you go! I second that, that is definitely my favorite as well. Dave is my favorite guitarist in the band (though, I love all the guys) and his solo's in Powerslave, especially the Live After Death version, are the ones that I am always drawn too.
Dave Murray is the reason why I wanted to learn to play guitar 25 years ago. I can watch him play solos for hours, the way his fingers flow on the fretboard is a thing of pure beauty
Agree both complement each other really well and match the song - Adrinas blaster in the middle is the perfect conuterpoint as well - esp on Live after Death!
After seeing Iron Maiden a couple times in high school back in the early 80's I can tell you without a doubt the best solo he ever did was the one that started when he walked on stage and ended when he walked off at the end of the night.
@Keith Nowak I dirt bike with some guys that only listen to rap, except when they go riding with me. Maiden is the only band they seem to enjoy from my selection (I listen to mostly metal and classic rock). They love Powerslave.
I’ve always been most drawn to Dave’s playing. He is right at that sweet spot of being a really confident player, yet he has no ego. He is as humble as can be. No one’s legato is like his. His playing just gets more gorgeous as the years go on. I love his live solo improvs and how he just lets it all flow out of him. He has such a command over his guitar when he plays. I love all of his solos and would never to be able to pick a favorite!
Literally ever since I first heard Dave’s solos in phantom of the opera off the first album, I was blown away and to this day fifteen years later, he is still my number one inspiration for guitar playing 🤘🏻🤘🏻
My favorite Dave Murray solo is the one that changed my life... On The Trooper, Adrian plays his solo, which is perfect and precise, then Dave steps in, and does his mind boggling solo, which is just so smooth, and seems to fly right off the guitar, with ease and poise. The first time I saw live after death, I was mesmerized and still am, after all of these years Steve and Dave are the cornerstones that cannot be replaced, EVER!!! Thank you for such wonderful videos, God bless you, my brother from another mother!
In my opinion, Judas Be My Guide is Dave's most technical and unique for his guitar technique solo. I really like the Rock in Rio live version of his solo in Sign of the Cross. However, solos like the one in Powerslave and the Parchment have the power to make you become empathetic to the story of the song as a whole. And his interlude in the Nomad is one of the greatest Maiden melodies ever. It plunges you into a mix of mystery and surrealism - an absolutely remarkable piece of art. Dave is an excellent songwriter as well - The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg is the ultimate proof for this statement. Overall, Dave is a great person and an amazing musician!
He doesn't always play his recorded solos note for note for note like Adrian does. But he can shred for sire. I have a Dave Murray Wrist band that is full stage worn, on the Book Of Souls tour here in Vancouver BC Canada. And its from his right wrist
I’d go further, and say he doesn’t ever play the solos as they were recorded. And also that his style means he can even play those differently over the years. Talented guy, and cool that you got a wrist band. I got a signed drum skin from Edmonton 😃
Dave's a great player, and all of his solos are great! Those of us who actually play guitar knows Dave sound is the neck pickup with the tone rolled off and some wah to taste... of course having a Marshall cranked up loud is the secret ingredient!
Outstanding player is Dave. It baffles me how Nicko is very rarely or never in the conversation of brilliant drummers, he is a beast of a player , off subject I know but worth the mention
So much feeling in his solos. So many to choose from but my favorites from him are Hallowed Be Thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, Charlotte the Harlot, 22 Acacia Avenue, Powerslave, (I know it's short) but what he does on Flight of Icarus, & Still Life doesn't get the attention it deserves. He said on an interview one time when asked what he thought his best playing was on? He said, "Killers". That's hard to argue.
No one looks as unique as David Murray, and his playing is probably even more unique than his appearance. I think that he may be the greatest guitar player in history. His tone and sustain is so atmospheric. Without David Murray and Steve Harris Iron Maiden would sound like a different band. The lead in 22 Acacia Avenue is my favorite , not sure it's David Murray, but I am sure he's the writer of the lead
I've seen a lot of legendary guitarists in my time: Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Mustaine & Friedman, Iommi, etc.; but truly, Dave Murray is the best live guitarist I've ever seen. He just makes it look so easy and so fun.
Dave goes straight for the Jugular every time. And when he is not soloing, he holds it down on rhythm. Can't imagine Maiden without him. BTW, I love your channel... Ukraine forever!
Been a Maiden fan since the first time I heard them in 1985. Maiden is the only band I'll listen to live music on my radio. They sound the same live as they do in a studio. I've seen several hundred bands live (I used to work medical at several venues). Nobody puts on a show like Maiden and nobody sounds as clean as they do live. Awesome video.
Killers and number of the beast...Best albums by a very long way. His solos on NOTB and Run to the hills...iconic. Always loved his playing, and yes, underrated by the guitar world
Maiden literally wouldn't have been around today if it weren't for Davey. When Bruce quit in 93, Steve wasn't sure if he wanted to continue, but in a band meeting (before Blaze was hired) Dave took the word and basically said and I'm paraphrasing: "bollox to Bruce quitting, we're not going to stop just because he wants out" or words to that effect. His words were strong enough to convince Steve (who's notoriously stubborn) to continue on, which says a lot. Davey is Steve's right hand man he's the guy Steve can ALWAYS count on. Dave doesn't write much lyrics, Adrian, Bruce & Janick also have higher riff/lyric/song-output than him (Bruce has the sole credit for the song Powerslave for example), but his role within the band cannot be underestimated. He's the glue that binds everything together (aside from Steve) as far as I'm concerned.
Honestly Dave's solo on Number of the Beast has to be a top contender for my fav. That was the first time I ever heard him play and it wowed me big time.
Yeah, Maiden wouldn't be the same without Dave and that's for sure! As far as favorite solos, his work on "Phantom of The Opera", "The Ides of March", "Killers", "Run To The Hills" and "Flight of Icarus", just to name a few!
Dave is defenitely one of the best lead players in all of metal. His tone on the neck pickup and that weird hypnotizing style cannot be replicated. Master of legato and fluidity and also uses exotic scales.
If you like fluid legato players, you should check out Richie Kotzen and Chris Poland Kotzen is my personal favorite. He's also touring with Adrian Smith now in their side project. Not as good a songwriter as Steve, sadly, so he doesn't really get to play much in "epic" songs Poland meanwhile was half of what made early Megadeth sound truly unique They're less blues-based than Murray (and more Jazz influenced), but both are some of the fastest, cleanest players in hard rock and metal I've ever heard
Listened to everything. From classical music to death metal. From flamenco guitarists to shredders. And Dave may not be the best.. But from the first time I heard him... He became my favourite guitar player. Even to this day. His solos speak for the music. He gets in the theme everytime. Legendary Dave Murray
He doesn't have full song writing credits but the ones he wrote with steve harris are actually his ideas and demos. Steve writes the lyrics and vocal melodies. His songs are great. songs like the thin line between love and hate, the prophecy. He tends to use different chord progressions.
i seen iron maiden in1985 during the powerslave tour and i was 15 so it blew my mind, it, and Dave Murray were phenomenal! ill never forget that concert. one of my favorite maiden songs and solos is a song called "Revelations" off the "piece of mind" album, it just rocks!😎😎😎😎😎😎
Dave is a true legend without ego... Always has a warm smile on his face.. Rips the tastiest improvised leads which I love since hearing the exact lead over and over is boring, and it shows just how insanely good Dave really is. Some of his live leads are so blistering fast they are hard to watch.. Take the lead from the trooper in envivo on the les paul.. That lead is disgusting, it shows Daves insane speed and mastery of the fret board since he does even look at it.
The smartest decision Harris ever made was to get Davey back in the band and Harris continued to make good decisions for the band ever since. Harris and Murray's chemistry alone, not too mention with Adrian and the other's is just phenomenal. Few bands get on as well as these lads do and the musical depths or arrangements that they plunge into just in the middle of one song is incredible and tight. All members are each individually crucial to the Maiden sound, imo. Back in the day, I was concerned when Clive Burr was let go and I love Burr's drumming (RIP), that it would hurt the band, but Nicko brought even more to the band with his energy, passages and persona. Tis, truly one of thee greatest sounding rock/metal bands of all time. Up the Irons!
Dave Murray's effortless fluidity across the fretboard is the reason I picked up a stratocaster in the mid 80s and still play today. Two things I have incorporated into my style is the Mark Knoffler double bend and the Dave Murray legato. Dave will always be one of my favourite players!
Tiene su estilo inconfundible, buen gusto para los solos, incluso hace cosas que muchos guitarristas no hacen que es cambiar los solos cuando los toca en vivo. En mí opinión está entre los mejores guitarristas de heavy metal.
I've seen Maiden a couple of times and was lucky enough to be at the front on Daves side. I can confidently say that he is one of the most effortless and fluent player I've ever seen and was always with a smile and joy on his face. Epic man!
As a drummer I would love to hear Nicko perform in a workshop setting. That being said as a musician and Maiden fan, Dave would be my no hesitation choice if I could sit and shoot the shit with anyone in the band. He should be a household name alongside Page, VanHalen, and Hendrix.
I saw Iron Maiden for first time in 2019 in about the 3rd row of the Pit. I had only listened to Maiden for the first time a few days prior. I was on the side with Dave and Adrian for this show. I remember thinking who is this grandpa on stage. That being said, he blew my mind was amazing expecially on his solo in Flight of Icarus. I saw them again last month and was on Janick and Steve’s side. Quickly became my fav band ever
Dave Murray and Andren Smith are the gold of iron maiden Dave's guitar solos are kick ass fantastic on the number of the beast powerslave the trooper and many other fantastic maiden songs best bloody band of all time!!! We love you iron maiden🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧and up the irons!!!!;maiden manic🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🤟🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘🤘and rock loud and proud metalheads🤘🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🤟🤟🤟🤟🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
One of the players he drew a ton of inspiration from is Robin Trower and you can totally hear it. Fave DM solos- The Trooper, Sign of the Cross, Powerslave, Aces High
Hard to pick a "favorite". Dave Murray has literally defined heavy metal guitar my entire music listening life. I was fortunate enough to live and go to school in Long Beach, CA in 1985 and experienced Live after Death, Live. Yep, my screams are indeed somewhere on that album, no lie. My ears may still be ringing - maybe from that night, I cannot think of Iron Maiden without "The Trooper" coming to mind. Dave's riff on that song and he and Adrian's solos are iconic Iron Maiden! Still, to choose between "The Trooper," "Hallowed Be Thy Name", "Powerslave", or even "Running Free", there are too many to choose a true favorite.
I've always thought that the Smith/Murray guitar duo has 'always' been extremely underrated. And, Dave is extremely underrated as well. I've been a Maiden fan since '85 and I've always thought of him as one of the best. My personal favorite, though I love all his solo's is in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner
It's not "virtually" impossible to imagine a Maiden show without Dave. It is ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE! They'd never replace him if something drastic were to happen. Dave is a BEAST, no pun intended haha. My favorite solo of his is Rainmaker, other amazing ones are: Killers, Age of innocence, Brave new world, Nomad, Powerslave...the list goes on. Hugely underrated and my biggest guitar influence. UP THE FUCKIN IRONS Dave! 🤘🤘💥
Dude, first of all, thank you for making a video about Davey! I don't think there's many of them. My entire life when I listed Dave as one of my favorite guitar players, among guys like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and David Gilmour, people would give me weird looks. Dave's playing is awesome, definitely the most fun to watch live. I wish he'd do some solo stuff Up the Irons!
I love watching these videos and sharing thoughts with everyone. As a long time fan of Iron Maiden like everyone else, every current member is vital to be in IM and I can't imagine an album or live performance without anyone of them. I was devastated when Adrian left in late 80s followed by Bruce a few years later. But now they are complete. As for Dave's playing, he is one of the greatest guitarists in the world but among the 3 guitarists, I've always been a huge fan of Adrian's playing. Adrian probably plays the most accurate solos when compared to the studio versions. But I love all 3 guitarists and wouldn't want anyone of the 6 members missing. Up The Irons!
Whats up Mr. Metal Pilgrim, love your youtube channel, yes yes the one and only legendary Mr. Dave Murry of IRON MAIDEN, what an awesome guitarist and by far one of heavy metal music`s founding forefathers, one of my personal favorites as well. It just so happens that my very first concert i attended was none other than Iron Maiden, and the Scorpions, this was way back in 1982 at the long beach arena when i was still in high school, crazy thing is Iron Maiden opened for the Scorpions as they weren't even the headliner yet but they sounded magnificent non the less, Scorpions were on there Blackout tour and Maiden was The Number Of The Beast tour, they were both fantastic performers as well as extraordinary musicians, even though I'm 56yrs old i still remember that show very clearly and with great fondness, the first band that came on stage was a chic band called Girlschool, which i never heard of until that night (i honest to God thought they were guys at first) back in those days all the metal bands were wearing all that makeup and spandex stuff so it was tough sometimes trying to make out who exactly was who, yah know!. Ah! Oops!!! Sorry to ramble on, i love Iron Maiden and i love your youtube channel, and yes Dave Murry is an one of a kind awesome, phenomenal guitarist and musician.
My all time favorite Dave Murry lead would be, wow! Thats a tough one, ummm!!! its got to be the song "Invaders", from The Number Of The Beast, album or the song "Killers" from their second album Killers.
I admit - growing up, I was a Murray loyalist, and I appreciate him still to this day. I think he’s an untouchable guitarist. Great feel and technique. However, I’ve grown more accustomed to Adrian’s style of playing. His phrasing and melody are impeccable, and as a guitarist, I find inspiration in his playing. I even own a Jackson Adrian Smith model. All three guitarists in Maiden offer something different - Gers with melodic runs, Murray with his ferocity, and Smith with his phrasing. Al in all, a great team. For me, Smith is my guy, but Murray (like Harris) is the original and the standard bearer. All due respect to Dennis Stratton - him and Murray were the right team for the debut. Great channel and content you have here.
Dave, is one of a kind. I've got three used picks from the 80's tours. Favorite solos, from the Paul D, era Sanctuary, Bruce era, Moonchild and with Blaze, The Clansman. The axes you forgot to mention his wild LADO from Powerslave and ESP used on the 7th son tour.. My most memorable live solo, in 1983 was the first time they played South Florida, he began buy playing the intro to I Wished I was in Dixie and right into the Star Spangled Banner... Up the Irons!!!
Yeah Dave is absolutely phenomenal and supreme in every aspect, he's so fluid and absolutely spot on and Adrian is absolutely phenomenal as well and they've been playing together for so long.
Dave is one of my favorite guitar players; his use of legato technique is just awesome! When I was coming up in the early 80s, I was blond (with as long hair as I could get away with in Catholic school) and playing a Fender/Squire Stratocaster (my first good guitar) and my best friend was dark haired and playing a Fender copy P-bass, so we were Dave and Steve! Good times...
I was lucky enough to meet Dave, Steve and Niko ( they said Bruce and Adrian went back to the hotel) on the Powerslave tour when I was just a teenager, they were all extremely kind and down to earth and before I knew it we had been hanging out for like an hour drinking beers and talking about guitars and gear as I was a fledgling guitarist at the time, that's just what I remember that they were all really kind.
Dave is a tremendous guitar player. And a very humble and understated one at that. A true master of his craft who SHOWS you the love he has of his instrument every time you see him play. Always smiling with a quiet voice and always so fluid in his playing. That's why he was known as the Blonde Bomber. I love all his solos but an old one in particular comes to mind and that is the one from Strange World. Please listen to it gang. Then listen to it again. And again.
My favourite one is the one on Piece of mind album in the song called Where eagles dare..i love the expressionality and pathos in that solo and the great use of tremolo bar, maybe it's not the most elaborate and complex in terms of technique but that's what I love the most..however, Dave is one of those guitarman that made me want to learn to play the guitar, he is expressive, passional like few others in the world, i adore his legato technique thst is very hard to perform... maximum respect for a great guitarist..
I like how when he's really feeling it he'll throw in an xtra 3 or 4 trills and not miss the beat 😬😂 he is so friggin fast!!! I'm 47 and I can't play that fast no matter how hard I try.... Too much arthritis and whatever from working in the trades my whole life
Dave has always been under appreciated and underrated for his incredible contributions to Iron Maiden and metal music in general. Not from the fans but of course from the media and many publications. He is a quiet humble guy who isn't about being gimmicky or flashy. I think he's one of the premier guitar players out there. I'm a huge fan of Adrian as well. Up the Irons Cheers
Been seeing them live for 35years. At the o2 on Saturday the 8k screens allowed to really see close how incredible he is (not that we didn't already know) still the best live band I've ever seen and it's a pretty long list
Yeah,I have to admit,a few years ago Murray and Smith were my favorite guitar duo in metal.But then,in 2018 I discovered LOVEBITES,and phenomenal Midori and Myiako-who actually outclass all guitarists in modern metal. They certainly deserve a video in this channel.
I'm a drummer so I was always listening to Nicko and Steve. Nicko was a big inspiration, so was Dave Lombardo which is why I didn't pay much attention to whether Jeff or Kerry was playing the solo. I like his Gold Top Les Paul, to me the Les Paul is the perfect design and sound for a rock/metal guitar. They're kinda sexy too, like a voluptuous woman.
Unfortunate parting of dual guitar chemistries like Downing/Tipton and Hanneman/King, Dave and Adrian have solidified the Iron Maiden sound. I grew up with Maiden, falling in love when “2 Minutes To Midnight” came out then explored earlier Maiden as well. I love the way Dave plays with such fluidity and facial expressions…A TRUE MASTER!!
Dave is a legend! He's also my biggest guitar influence. I've see him and Maiden 10x. He ALWAYS delivers 110%. My favorite solo (and Maiden song) of his is Rainmaker, with Killers and Age of Innocence coming in at #2 & 3. There is no one like him and there never will be either! 🤘🎸🤘💥
A fucking lover I respect them I support them all the band members from Iron Maiden I fucking grew up listen to their music as a kid nineteen85 and I don't have any time to talk to you I fucking stay at the whole fucking night talking to people ready I got to go to work man
I used to do the landscaping at his home on Maui back in the 90’s I didn't even know until I saw him one day. Never mentioned I recognized him and I just let it go. Seen him around town over the years. Just a regular guy.
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@Celestial Dragoness It is one of my favourite ones as well
His solo on Trooper gives me chills every time I listen to it.
Stranger in a strange land
Judas Be My Guide. Perfect use of the whammy bar
"Wrathchild", live in Chile, 2009.
One of Dave's many appealing qualities is how understated he is. Just this ordinary looking, cool and apparently easy going fella that is an absolute beast at his chosen craft. No bullshit, no mouthing off or histrionics. Just gets on the stage gig after gig and delivers - every time. Legend.
Couldn't agree more, WildMike, exactly what you just said
Well said!
Dave is one of the most underrated guitarist in the Rock and metal world...
Totally agree mate. He is pukka the band is on god status for me
He is not underrated in any way. There is however serious "competition" out there, and comparing to innovators like EVH, YJM, Vai, Lifeson, Morse, it is difficult to find a spot at the top, even more when mentioning big dogs like Beck, Blackmore, Iommi and Angus. All IM 3 are great, but what they do, others had already done.
Dave's solo on Powerslave is one of the most beautiful leads I've ever heard.
Strange World solo is hypnotic, you can hear that epic Maiden guitar solo sound that will make so many of their hits in the future.
I agree. 22 Acacia Ave, as well.
There you go! I second that, that is definitely my favorite as well. Dave is my favorite guitarist in the band (though, I love all the guys) and his solo's in Powerslave, especially the Live After Death version, are the ones that I am always drawn too.
The whole instrumental part without solos is amazing. Powerslave is so we'll written.
I agree.
Dave Murray is a monster player. You know when it’s his solo every time. Best team in Metal, Dave & Adrian.
Dave Murray is the reason why I wanted to learn to play guitar 25 years ago. I can watch him play solos for hours, the way his fingers flow on the fretboard is a thing of pure beauty
Dave is the best! The most smiling man in metal!
Nicko is quite smiling too! They're so nice and humble
@@NoNameUwUxX So was Clive Burr
RIP💔
For me, Dave's solo in Powerslave is a total masterpiece. Still my favourite solo of his.
Agree both complement each other really well and match the song - Adrinas blaster in the middle is the perfect conuterpoint as well - esp on Live after Death!
Both Dave and Adrian kill it live. With the addition of Janick its next level team of bombardment of guitars!
After seeing Iron Maiden a couple times in high school back in the early 80's I can tell you without a doubt the best solo he ever did was the one that started when he walked on stage and ended when he walked off at the end of the night.
The solo on Phantom of the opera is pure genius! Dave and Adrian completely shine, especially during the harmonized section! Beautiful piece of music
His tone & style make him one of the best heavy metal guitarist of all time.
@Keith Nowak I dirt bike with some guys that only listen to rap, except when they go riding with me. Maiden is the only band they seem to enjoy from my selection (I listen to mostly metal and classic rock). They love Powerslave.
He also has the warmest smile in the heavy metal world.
I’ve always been most drawn to Dave’s playing. He is right at that sweet spot of being a really confident player, yet he has no ego. He is as humble as can be. No one’s legato is like his. His playing just gets more gorgeous as the years go on. I love his live solo improvs and how he just lets it all flow out of him. He has such a command over his guitar when he plays. I love all of his solos and would never to be able to pick a favorite!
Well said. His legato is amazing but his ability to improvise is equally phenomenal.
Literally ever since I first heard Dave’s solos in phantom of the opera off the first album, I was blown away and to this day fifteen years later, he is still my number one inspiration for guitar playing 🤘🏻🤘🏻
All 3 of the lads are excellent in their own way. Love them all.
I just love me some Dave Murray. They'll never be another kind like him. Thank you Mr. Murray for your awesomeness 👌 👏 👍
My favorite Dave Murray solo is the one that changed my life... On The Trooper, Adrian plays his solo, which is perfect and precise, then Dave steps in, and does his mind boggling solo, which is just so smooth, and seems to fly right off the guitar, with ease and poise. The first time I saw live after death, I was mesmerized and still am, after all of these years Steve and Dave are the cornerstones that cannot be replaced, EVER!!! Thank you for such wonderful videos, God bless you, my brother from another mother!
In my opinion, Judas Be My Guide is Dave's most technical and unique for his guitar technique solo. I really like the Rock in Rio live version of his solo in Sign of the Cross. However, solos like the one in Powerslave and the Parchment have the power to make you become empathetic to the story of the song as a whole. And his interlude in the Nomad is one of the greatest Maiden melodies ever. It plunges you into a mix of mystery and surrealism - an absolutely remarkable piece of art. Dave is an excellent songwriter as well - The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg is the ultimate proof for this statement. Overall, Dave is a great person and an amazing musician!
Idem for Sign of the Cross, Rio version. Fantastic, very clear and strong tone.
Absolutely!! Each Maiden guitarist are uniquely amazing!
He doesn't always play his recorded solos note for note for note like Adrian does. But he can shred for sire. I have a Dave Murray Wrist band that is full stage worn, on the Book Of Souls tour here in Vancouver BC Canada. And its from his right wrist
I’d go further, and say he doesn’t ever play the solos as they were recorded.
And also that his style means he can even play those differently over the years.
Talented guy, and cool that you got a wrist band. I got a signed drum skin from Edmonton 😃
Gotta say the speed they play live compared to studio recordings is amazing. Dave is the epitome of heavy metal guitarists. Followed by Adrian Smith.
My favourite Dave Murray solo? ALL of them!
Dave's a great player, and all of his solos are great! Those of us who actually play guitar knows Dave sound is the neck pickup with the tone rolled off and some wah to taste... of course having a Marshall cranked up loud is the secret ingredient!
Right cranked Marshall is such a secret smh
@@homersimpson2159 go drink some Duff. Nobody asked you.
He's so insane to see live. Dude makes it look easy.
The solo from The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner still brings tears to my eyes to this day.
His rhythm track during Adrians solo part on the song “the duelists” is simply awesome
that is my favourite song.. so underrated
Outstanding player is Dave.
It baffles me how Nicko is very rarely or never in the conversation of brilliant drummers, he is a beast of a player , off subject I know but worth the mention
Nicko gets his credit, no worries there.
So much feeling in his solos. So many to choose from but my favorites from him are Hallowed Be Thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, Charlotte the Harlot, 22 Acacia Avenue, Powerslave, (I know it's short) but what he does on Flight of Icarus, & Still Life doesn't get the attention it deserves. He said on an interview one time when asked what he thought his best playing was on? He said, "Killers". That's hard to argue.
When Adrian was asked what solo of Dave's was his favorite, he answered "Killers" too.
No one looks as unique as David Murray, and his playing is probably even more unique than his appearance. I think that he may be the greatest guitar player in history. His tone and sustain is so atmospheric. Without David Murray and Steve Harris Iron Maiden would sound like a different band. The lead in 22 Acacia Avenue is my favorite , not sure it's David Murray, but I am sure he's the writer of the lead
Don't know why, but I always imagined him a as big hamster :)
@@Tsopni haha that’s gold. I think more of a young Santa
I think that's Adrian's solo, generally he plays with a somewhat dirtier tone
@@bunglegamingmusic1784 not such a young Santa anymore
Definitely an outstanding player! A lot of technique combined with taste and great musical ideas - who could ask for more?
I've seen a lot of legendary guitarists in my time: Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Mustaine & Friedman, Iommi, etc.; but truly, Dave Murray is the best live guitarist I've ever seen. He just makes it look so easy and so fun.
Dave's live solo of remember tomorrow on maiden Japan is one of the most beautiful sounds ever recorded. Absolutely love Dave and Adrian.
Exactly. That one in particular is one of the most beautiful and melodically fluid solos ever recorded.
Dave goes straight for the Jugular every time. And when he is not soloing, he holds it down on rhythm. Can't imagine Maiden without him. BTW, I love your channel... Ukraine forever!
Been a Maiden fan since the first time I heard them in 1985. Maiden is the only band I'll listen to live music on my radio. They sound the same live as they do in a studio. I've seen several hundred bands live (I used to work medical at several venues). Nobody puts on a show like Maiden and nobody sounds as clean as they do live. Awesome video.
Killers and number of the beast...Best albums by a very long way. His solos on NOTB and Run to the hills...iconic. Always loved his playing, and yes, underrated by the guitar world
Maiden literally wouldn't have been around today if it weren't for Davey. When Bruce quit in 93, Steve wasn't sure if he wanted to continue, but in a band meeting (before Blaze was hired) Dave took the word and basically said and I'm paraphrasing: "bollox to Bruce quitting, we're not going to stop just because he wants out" or words to that effect. His words were strong enough to convince Steve (who's notoriously stubborn) to continue on, which says a lot. Davey is Steve's right hand man he's the guy Steve can ALWAYS count on. Dave doesn't write much lyrics, Adrian, Bruce & Janick also have higher riff/lyric/song-output than him (Bruce has the sole credit for the song Powerslave for example), but his role within the band cannot be underestimated. He's the glue that binds everything together (aside from Steve) as far as I'm concerned.
Let us not forget the song Charlotte the Harlot set them up for 3 more songs in the future
Every song he’s had a hand in writing is great though - Rainmaker, Still Life, Deja Vu, Brave New World etc etc
@@danieltoft2116 22 and which other one?
@@garystrat999 Hooks In You, From Here To Eternity
@@garystrat999 hooks in you and here from eternity
🤘 Iron Maiden
🤘 Dave Murray
🤘 Fender Stratocaster
He's absolutely the greatest guitarist alive and my all time favorite.
Honestly Dave's solo on Number of the Beast has to be a top contender for my fav. That was the first time I ever heard him play and it wowed me big time.
Yeah, Maiden wouldn't be the same without Dave and that's for sure! As far as favorite solos, his work on "Phantom of The Opera", "The Ides of March", "Killers", "Run To The Hills" and "Flight of Icarus", just to name a few!
Dave is defenitely one of the best lead players in all of metal. His tone on the neck pickup and that weird hypnotizing style cannot be replicated. Master of legato and fluidity and also uses exotic scales.
There's only one true master of Legato, and that is Allan Holdsworth (RIP)
@@miyamiyasvideovault5838 not as strong as Murray.
@@rohantiwari7801 That's because you're a noob at guitar :)
If you like fluid legato players, you should check out Richie Kotzen and Chris Poland
Kotzen is my personal favorite. He's also touring with Adrian Smith now in their side project.
Not as good a songwriter as Steve, sadly, so he doesn't really get to play much in "epic" songs
Poland meanwhile was half of what made early Megadeth sound truly unique
They're less blues-based than Murray (and more Jazz influenced), but both are some of the fastest, cleanest players in hard rock and metal I've ever heard
@@DannyKGuitar murray and poland defenitely are my top 2
Listened to everything. From classical music to death metal. From flamenco guitarists to shredders. And Dave may not be the best.. But from the first time I heard him... He became my favourite guitar player. Even to this day. His solos speak for the music. He gets in the theme everytime. Legendary Dave Murray
I absolutely love his style and for me his best solo is on Total Eclipse, which was co-written by him and happens to be my favorite Iron Maiden song 😁
He doesn't have full song writing credits but the ones he wrote with steve harris are actually his ideas and demos. Steve writes the lyrics and vocal melodies. His songs are great. songs like the thin line between love and hate, the prophecy. He tends to use different chord progressions.
Deja vu is amazing
"Still Life" and "Brave New World" are also two amazing songs partly penned by him!
@@ryos.5974 Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg as well
@@jamiealder-martin9994 oh yeah. One of my favorites by them.
@@outsidethebox4949 yeah amazing song
i seen iron maiden in1985 during the powerslave tour and i was 15 so it blew my mind, it, and Dave Murray were phenomenal! ill never forget that concert.
one of my favorite maiden songs and solos is a song called "Revelations" off the "piece of mind" album, it just rocks!😎😎😎😎😎😎
Dave is the reason I started playing in the first place. Love that guy!
Davey is my biggest solo influence! The legato and hammer ons, I can play one handed now!
Dave is a true legend without ego... Always has a warm smile on his face.. Rips the tastiest improvised leads which I love since hearing the exact lead over and over is boring, and it shows just how insanely good Dave really is. Some of his live leads are so blistering fast they are hard to watch.. Take the lead from the trooper in envivo on the les paul.. That lead is disgusting, it shows Daves insane speed and mastery of the fret board since he does even look at it.
The smartest decision Harris ever made was to get Davey back in the band and Harris continued to make good decisions for the band ever since.
Harris and Murray's chemistry alone, not too mention with Adrian and the other's is just phenomenal.
Few bands get on as well as these lads do and the musical depths or arrangements that they plunge into just in the middle of one song is incredible and tight.
All members are each individually crucial to the Maiden sound, imo.
Back in the day, I was concerned when Clive Burr was let go and I love Burr's drumming (RIP), that it would hurt the band, but Nicko brought even more to the band with his energy, passages and persona.
Tis, truly one of thee greatest sounding rock/metal bands of all time.
Up the Irons!
My only disagreement would be the words 'one of' - they are THE greatest metal band of all time.
Dave Murray's effortless fluidity across the fretboard is the reason I picked up a stratocaster in the mid 80s and still play today. Two things I have incorporated into my style is the Mark Knoffler double bend and the Dave Murray legato. Dave will always be one of my favourite players!
Tiene su estilo inconfundible, buen gusto para los solos, incluso hace cosas que muchos guitarristas no hacen que es cambiar los solos cuando los toca en vivo. En mí opinión está entre los mejores guitarristas de heavy metal.
Dave’s neck pickup tone and legato are THE paradigm of Maiden guitar sound, period.
I've seen Maiden a couple of times and was lucky enough to be at the front on Daves side. I can confidently say that he is one of the most effortless and fluent player I've ever seen and was always with a smile and joy on his face. Epic man!
As a drummer I would love to hear Nicko perform in a workshop setting. That being said as a musician and Maiden fan, Dave would be my no hesitation choice if I could sit and shoot the shit with anyone in the band. He should be a household name alongside Page, VanHalen, and Hendrix.
His solo on Quest for Fire, so smooth and a sound that no one else does.
I saw Iron Maiden for first time in 2019 in about the 3rd row of the Pit. I had only listened to Maiden for the first time a few days prior. I was on the side with Dave and Adrian for this show. I remember thinking who is this grandpa on stage. That being said, he blew my mind was amazing expecially on his solo in Flight of Icarus. I saw them again last month and was on Janick and Steve’s side. Quickly became my fav band ever
He also wrote Deja Vu which is my favorite song.
He has the touch. I'm always amazed by his creativity
Dave Murray and Andren Smith are the gold of iron maiden Dave's guitar solos are kick ass fantastic on the number of the beast powerslave the trooper and many other fantastic maiden songs best bloody band of all time!!! We love you iron maiden🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧and up the irons!!!!;maiden manic🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🤟🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘🤘and rock loud and proud metalheads🤘🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🤟🤟🤟🤟🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
You forgot one guitarist.. There is one more. Guess who?
One of the players he drew a ton of inspiration from is Robin Trower and you can totally hear it.
Fave DM solos- The Trooper, Sign of the Cross, Powerslave, Aces High
"Woow Mr. Dave Murray From Iron Maiden... Very Good...
I Like It..!!!"
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Hard to pick a "favorite". Dave Murray has literally defined heavy metal guitar my entire music listening life. I was fortunate enough to live and go to school in Long Beach, CA in 1985 and experienced Live after Death, Live. Yep, my screams are indeed somewhere on that album, no lie. My ears may still be ringing - maybe from that night, I cannot think of Iron Maiden without "The Trooper" coming to mind. Dave's riff on that song and he and Adrian's solos are iconic Iron Maiden! Still, to choose between "The Trooper," "Hallowed Be Thy Name", "Powerslave", or even "Running Free", there are too many to choose a true favorite.
Love how you matched his isolated tracks with live video, so cool.
I've always thought that the Smith/Murray guitar duo has 'always' been extremely underrated.
And, Dave is extremely underrated as well. I've been a Maiden fan since '85 and I've always thought of him as one of the best.
My personal favorite, though I love all his solo's is in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner
It's not "virtually" impossible to imagine a Maiden show without Dave. It is ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE!
They'd never replace him if something drastic were to happen.
Dave is a BEAST, no pun intended haha.
My favorite solo of his is Rainmaker, other amazing ones are: Killers, Age of innocence, Brave new world, Nomad, Powerslave...the list goes on. Hugely underrated and my biggest guitar influence. UP THE FUCKIN IRONS Dave! 🤘🤘💥
Dave is my #1 favorite guitarist. That tone and technique!!!
Dave Murray is an absolute LEGEND! 🤘
Dude, first of all, thank you for making a video about Davey! I don't think there's many of them.
My entire life when I listed Dave as one of my favorite guitar players, among guys like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and David Gilmour, people would give me weird looks. Dave's playing is awesome, definitely the most fun to watch live. I wish he'd do some solo stuff
Up the Irons!
I love watching these videos and sharing thoughts with everyone. As a long time fan of Iron Maiden like everyone else, every current member is vital to be in IM and I can't imagine an album or live performance without anyone of them. I was devastated when Adrian left in late 80s followed by Bruce a few years later. But now they are complete. As for Dave's playing, he is one of the greatest guitarists in the world but among the 3 guitarists, I've always been a huge fan of Adrian's playing. Adrian probably plays the most accurate solos when compared to the studio versions. But I love all 3 guitarists and wouldn't want anyone of the 6 members missing. Up The Irons!
The absolutely coolest solo ever from Dave is by far sign of the cross live in Rio
Damn it’s so fast and just pure perfection ❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👍
Whats up Mr. Metal Pilgrim, love your youtube channel, yes yes the one and only legendary Mr. Dave Murry of IRON MAIDEN, what an awesome guitarist and by far one of heavy metal music`s founding forefathers, one of my personal favorites as well.
It just so happens that my very first concert i attended was none other than Iron Maiden, and the Scorpions, this was way back in 1982 at the long beach arena when i was still in high school, crazy thing is Iron Maiden opened for the Scorpions as they weren't even the headliner yet but they sounded magnificent non the less, Scorpions were on there Blackout tour and Maiden was The Number Of The Beast tour, they were both fantastic performers as well as extraordinary musicians, even though I'm 56yrs old i still remember that show very clearly and with great fondness, the first band that came on stage was a chic band called Girlschool, which i never heard of until that night (i honest to God thought they were guys at first) back in those days all the metal bands were wearing all that makeup and spandex stuff so it was tough sometimes trying to make out who exactly was who, yah know!. Ah! Oops!!! Sorry to ramble on, i love Iron Maiden and i love your youtube channel, and yes Dave Murry is an one of a kind awesome, phenomenal guitarist and musician.
My all time favorite Dave Murry lead would be, wow! Thats a tough one, ummm!!! its got to be the song "Invaders", from The Number Of The Beast, album or the song "Killers" from their second album Killers.
I admit - growing up, I was a Murray loyalist, and I appreciate him still to this day. I think he’s an untouchable guitarist. Great feel and technique.
However, I’ve grown more accustomed to Adrian’s style of playing. His phrasing and melody are impeccable, and as a guitarist, I find inspiration in his playing. I even own a Jackson Adrian Smith model.
All three guitarists in Maiden offer something different - Gers with melodic runs, Murray with his ferocity, and Smith with his phrasing. Al in all, a great team. For me, Smith is my guy, but Murray (like Harris) is the original and the standard bearer.
All due respect to Dennis Stratton - him and Murray were the right team for the debut.
Great channel and content you have here.
Dave, is one of a kind. I've got three used picks from the 80's tours. Favorite solos, from the Paul D, era Sanctuary, Bruce era, Moonchild and with Blaze, The Clansman. The axes you forgot to mention his wild LADO from Powerslave and ESP used on the 7th son tour.. My most memorable live solo, in 1983 was the first time they played South Florida, he began buy playing the intro to I Wished I was in Dixie and right into the Star Spangled Banner... Up the Irons!!!
I like Maidens approach to their songs, each one is like a story. And then to have kickass riffs behind it is icing on the cake
Yeah Dave is absolutely phenomenal and supreme in every aspect, he's so fluid and absolutely spot on and Adrian is absolutely phenomenal as well and they've been playing together for so long.
First discovered Iron Maiden when I watched Live After Death and Dave's playing just blew me away. My first guitar hero and a true metal legend.
Dave is one of my favorite guitar players; his use of legato technique is just awesome! When I was coming up in the early 80s, I was blond (with as long hair as I could get away with in Catholic school) and playing a Fender/Squire Stratocaster (my first good guitar) and my best friend was dark haired and playing a Fender copy P-bass, so we were Dave and Steve! Good times...
I was lucky enough to meet Dave, Steve and Niko ( they said Bruce and Adrian went back to the hotel) on the Powerslave tour when I was just a teenager, they were all extremely kind and down to earth and before I knew it we had been hanging out for like an hour drinking beers and talking about guitars and gear as I was a fledgling guitarist at the time, that's just what I remember that they were all really kind.
Dave is a tremendous guitar player. And a very humble and understated one at that. A true master of his craft who SHOWS you the love he has of his instrument every time you see him play. Always smiling with a quiet voice and always so fluid in his playing. That's why he was known as the Blonde Bomber. I love all his solos but an old one in particular comes to mind and that is the one from Strange World. Please listen to it gang. Then listen to it again. And again.
El Solo en The Trooper en el estadio nacional de Lima-Perú el 2009 fue increíble...
Dave Murray is one of the greatest guitarist in metal and flies under the radar for most people. He's a great player and incredibly humble.
My favourite one is the one on Piece of mind album in the song called Where eagles dare..i love the expressionality and pathos in that solo and the great use of tremolo bar, maybe it's not the most elaborate and complex in terms of technique but that's what I love the most..however, Dave is one of those guitarman that made me want to learn to play the guitar, he is expressive, passional like few others in the world, i adore his legato technique thst is very hard to perform... maximum respect for a great guitarist..
The first solo in Powerslave is my #1 from Dave, showing another side of his skills.
I got a pick from him from the pit at the Book of Souls tour .
Best night Ever!
My fav!
Dave Murray's playing is excellent. I saw him many times
One of my favourite guitar players ,just awesome incredible player!!! 🎸
Hell yes, Dave's playing and sound have always hit me too the core.
Iron fucken maiden !!! Greetings from serbia 🇷🇸 love em and 22..
Blackmore was my first guitar hero but Dave Murray was the first who really pushed me to start learning solos and improving my playing
I like how when he's really feeling it he'll throw in an xtra 3 or 4 trills and not miss the beat 😬😂 he is so friggin fast!!! I'm 47 and I can't play that fast no matter how hard I try.... Too much arthritis and whatever from working in the trades my whole life
Dave has always been under appreciated and underrated for his incredible contributions to Iron Maiden and metal music in general. Not from the fans but of course from the media and many publications. He is a quiet humble guy who isn't about being gimmicky or flashy. I think he's one of the premier guitar players out there. I'm a huge fan of Adrian as well.
Up the Irons
Cheers
Been seeing them live for 35years. At the o2 on Saturday the 8k screens allowed to really see close how incredible he is (not that we didn't already know) still the best live band I've ever seen and it's a pretty long list
Dave Murray my favorite of all time,my favorite riff and his Hallowed be thy name !!!
Dave Murray is the BEST!
Yeah,I have to admit,a few years ago Murray and Smith were my favorite guitar duo in metal.But then,in 2018 I discovered LOVEBITES,and phenomenal Midori and Myiako-who actually outclass all guitarists in modern metal. They certainly deserve a video in this channel.
I'm a drummer so I was always listening to Nicko and Steve. Nicko was a big inspiration, so was Dave Lombardo which is why I didn't pay much attention to whether Jeff or Kerry was playing the solo.
I like his Gold Top Les Paul, to me the Les Paul is the perfect design and sound for a rock/metal guitar. They're kinda sexy too, like a voluptuous woman.
Unfortunate parting of dual guitar chemistries like Downing/Tipton and Hanneman/King, Dave and Adrian have solidified the Iron Maiden sound. I grew up with Maiden, falling in love when “2 Minutes To Midnight” came out then explored earlier Maiden as well. I love the way Dave plays with such fluidity and facial expressions…A TRUE MASTER!!
Dave is a legend! He's also my biggest guitar influence. I've see him and Maiden 10x. He ALWAYS delivers 110%. My favorite solo (and Maiden song) of his is Rainmaker, with Killers and Age of Innocence coming in at #2 & 3. There is no one like him and there never will be either! 🤘🎸🤘💥
A fucking lover I respect them I support them all the band members from Iron Maiden I fucking grew up listen to their music as a kid nineteen85 and I don't have any time to talk to you I fucking stay at the whole fucking night talking to people ready I got to go to work man
I used to do the landscaping at his home on Maui back in the 90’s
I didn't even know until I saw him one day. Never mentioned I recognized him and I just let it go. Seen him around town over the years. Just a regular guy.
My friend got to interview Dave via phone in the early 00's. Said he was very down to earth!
Hope to invite him on the show some day😉
Dave Murray was my grandfathers doppelganger so I always say that my grandfather lives on through Dave murray! UP THE IRONS! \m/