Classical Composer Reacts to IRON MAIDEN: JOURNEYMAN | The Daily Doug (Episode 716)

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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to the music of Iron Maiden for the first #maidenmonday of 2024. Journeyman holds the distinction of being the group's only all-acoustic song, and we're listening to their live version from the Dance of Death world tour. The song has a strong message! Come along for the ride.

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[MrLA]

I hired a string quartet and had this song played as I walked down the isle in church at my wedding. Up the Irons!!!

[AlRozon]

This is what makes Iron Maiden so damned good. They create melodies that people can sing too, like anthems. Fear of the Dark, Rime of the ancient mariner, the crowd just sings along, they don't even need prompting, they just do it. It's also not lost on me, that Steve Harris plays chords on his bass to fill the sound... HE'S A MASTER.

[svarun]

Doug, The Legacy is another epic from Maiden. The song is quite heavy, but also acoustic and very atmospheric, and the lyrics fit perfectly with today's global situation in the world.

[BSeab]

As a Maiden fan of almost 40 years it thrills me to death that you genuinely seem to appreciate them. I also really appreciate that you care enough to know the names of the band members and even some Maiden history. If I may be so bold I would like to request that your next Maiden Monday you do "When the Wild Wind Blows" which is from their "En Vivo" DVD. It is on YouTube. Thanks.

[sanfranman]

What a gift to recognize a note by hearing it. Long live Maiden, best band in the land. I think they have yet another new fan.

[MrExplosion]

I’d 100% recommend them live - I caught this tour and it was awesome. I’m constantly surprised by how active they are for their age

[Barbarian]

Didn't expect this song being reviewed. What a pleasant surprise. Thank you for doing it on a cold Monday evening.

[azzajames]

Iron Maiden is the GREATEST(live;]BAND in the world now and forever🤘

Up the mighty Irons!!!🤘🤘🤘

[edelcorrallira]

This years Maiden Maiden voyage
Edit what a treat, this is such a unique song. In a way its similar to Writing on the wall and Empire of the Clouds in that they depart quite a bit from their lets say musical homebase. Something I find refreshing and also in that they are top notch songs (other than that they are quite different from each other)

[npc]

I saw them on this tour. This was a great way to start the encore and it went down so well with the crowd :)

[timoshi]

So glad you played this one Doug. A great closing song from my favourite reunion era Maiden record. Very underrated. So glad you picked the live version to for the crowd singing along and for Adrian's little guitar solo after the first chorus, as it isn't in the studio version.
Thank you!

[rolfivarjordbruen]

Best band ever, always and forever in my heart and mind🙏❤🤘

[Broccoli_Highkicks]

It may be acoustic, but there's nothing more metal than having your own creative vision and not letting anyone stop you from boldly pursuing it.
Iron Maiden certainly have done that, from starting out at the height of punk's popularity and doing something radically different, to sticking to their creative guns for decades while subtly developing their sound along the way without ever losing their own unique and instantly recognizable voice.

[JustinAdams_music]

I'll finally be seeing Maiden for the first time this November! They've been my favorite band since I was a kid.

[brianknowlton]

got my tickets for the philly show this year. will be my 8th time seeing them. cant wait. this is another song that just speaks to you. i recommend when the wild wind blows from the final frontier. the live version of course from en vivo.

[stevemlejnek]

Doug, please go see them later this year! It is a rush you must experience.

[drewbuckley]

Absolutely delighted you got to this track. So different from their typical stuff while still being distinctly Maiden. Great video as always!

[jarkkokyntaja]

This was a (pleasant) surprise back then and holds a special place in the hearts of the fans. Something unusual for the Maiden masses.

[talismanmia]

Agree with the person below recommending The Legacy from Maiden. Among the best in their catalog and certainly a great one to react to. A Harris/Gers song with exceptional lyrics that are sadly so on point in today's world.

[olimpiumarinescu]

Very uplifting tune. The amount of confidence that chorus gives...