For The Greater Good Of God. Iron Maiden acoustic cover.

Another powerful song by Iron Maiden.

My inspiration for this arrangement was twofold.

First of course the brilliant original.

Second, an acoustic instrumental cover by Thomas Swijsen.
Thomas is a flamenco guitarist who has made a series of albums called "Nylon Maiden".

I'm not sure when this song was written, but the words are so relevant today, with the world spiralling downwards into multiple wars.

It angers me to see always a tiny tiny percentage of human beings inflicting death destruction and human misery onto millions.

"Somewhere there's someone dying in a foreign land.
Meanwhile the world is crying stupidity of man"

Stupidity of man.

Well that's my rant for today 🤨

I hope I did OK with this, and as always thanks for listening 🙂 🎸

Update March 2024.

If you would like to learn to play this great song, see my tutorial here:-

[Max_Maximov_Studio]

Hello from Russia. You may not like us, but we're listening to you here.

[stalekvale]

What I love about Stuart`s covers is that he shows how beautiful the Maiden songs are when done all "naked." Absolutely brilliant

[tflynn]

This actually shows you how good songwriters iron maiden are. You sir are a legend and this is amazing.

[dillonhensley]

I'm a 36 year old man that's a foreman of a construction company and my eyes were wet throughout that whole beautiful song. Great job!! You pull it out of me sir

[pgprojex]

A nine minute masterpiece performed by a master on a nylon string guitar all in a single take ... again I'm in awe. Thank you for sharing.

[sallielewicki]

Everyone give this young man a like. I’m sixty and play drums and sing but he is amazing. ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏👍WWG1we will go. All war is crimes against all humanity.

[نمرالجبل-تك]

Sir i am an old fan of maiden and i have been in the syrian war i consider myself a hard man who have been into all but your music made me cry.

[michaeluser]

genius! briliant! wonder! I love you Mr Stuart

[JaaaDaaaa]

Hello from Sweden! Excuse my bad english. I'm a big Maidenfan and I have NEVER heard the lyrics so clear and beautiful. You sing the brilliant Maidensongs like a fairytale, thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart ❤

[EnriqueStanziola]

Stuart, I'm going to turn 54 next week, and I grew up with Iron Maiden's filling the holes in my heart. I'm from Argentina, so I hardly understood the lyrics written in the albums. But their music hit me deeply. Many years ago, I left Maiden's angry shouts for more delicate sounds. Today I discovered your acoustic versions and found out why I was so moved by that metal.
Thank you for gift. I thank God for your gift.

By the way, reading today's readings for the Catholic mass, I read some words that may answer to this song's key question: God, tell me why...
From Isaiah 58, 1-9;

So speaks God the Lord, shout out, don't refrain, raise your voice like a trumpet, denounce to my people their rebellion and their sins! They ask me every day, and they want to know my ways, like a just nation. They fast to turn into fighting and hitting badly with the fist. [...]

This is the fasting I love, Lord's oracle, loose the unjust chains, untie the ropes of the yoke, give freedom to the oppressed ones, and break all the yokes. Share your bread with the hungry ones, give shelter to the homeless ones, cover the naked ones, and take care of your own flesh.

So then, the light will come out like rising sun, and your wound will heal fast. Your justice will go in front of you, and the Glory of God will go behind you.

So then you'll call, and the Lord will answer, you'll ask for help, and He will say: Here I am!

[mikewilson]

You bring a peace to an otherwise insane world. Thank you my friend.

[richardedgington]

I've listened to this song many times but this is the first time the words have hit home.

[AlexandreJC]

Stuart, thank you for introducing us to your talent.

[WOLFOFWINTERVALE]

Bravo, Sir!! There is something special about you. My wife and I are always moved by your Iron Maiden interpretations. I hope Maiden gets an opportunity to watch and listen to you.

I hope to meet you one day in this life or the next. Praise Jesus. 🙏

[Ноунейм-зщ]

Just guitar and soul. And you don’t have to be a great singer if the music comes from the heart.Bravo!!!

[tompete]

Absolutely fantastic version. Brilliant song. Love it ❤

[Brushworkstudioz]

Sir you make Iron Maiden Sound Divine 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 God Blessed!!! Up the Irons 🤘🏻

[mauriciomoreno]

Mr. Stuart you are connecting people around the world 🌎 thanks

[bikeoffrd]

Well done sir...love your passion. Jesus is the only way... darkness is everywhere one looks. God bless brother. ✝️✝️🎶🎶

[theburpeeguy]

Your voice is really beautiful, almost brings me to tears. Please do more Maiden Covers and tutorials for the songs.