Yes please do Dave's and Janick's versions as well. Please do everything 😂😅. I could listen to you talk about anything Maiden related for hours

@mattseager2870

Жыл бұрын

Specifically Janick’s solo on Revelations. It would be a nice compliment to this video.

@Lolo-uz5py

Жыл бұрын

Janick 👎👎👎

Adrian has been a phenomenal guitarist for years but it's his ability to keep reinventing himself and adding new things to his playing that I love. When he left Iron Maiden, he was one of two great guitarists but in 2022, he stands head and shoulders above the other two. He's criminally underappreciated by many, yet in my view he's one of the standout guitarists in the world.

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

I agree.The others are more maverick, natural talents, but Adrian is a consummate, professional and an artist in 1.Always a work in progress. He's started as a Skilled singer-songwriter, guitar dabbler and he will finish, as a Michelangelo

Most guitarists play notes in their solos, Adrian Smith composes masterpieces

Adrian Smith is just getting better, isn't he? I've seen Maiden live since the 80's and he has such a high bar in his live performances. Some solos can sound pretty simple until you try to play them and realize that they're many times very tricky with small subtle details that are necessary to make it all sound right.

Adrian is an amazing guitarist. He always impressed me as someone who is underrated.

First time seeing Adrian play a Flying V.

I saw him last night and I am still in shock with his playing style

Adrian is the David Gilmour of Heavy Metal! He is great in the past and in the present! And so on in the furure🤩🤩

100% - Adrian is still my favourite guitarist of all time.

both Adrian and Dave are 66 years old. They still blow us fans away with their guitar prowess! I hope to see them in Maiden for at least 5 more years, if the band decides to do a final album. UP THE IRONS!

Adrian ...The Great

Smith also changed his solos in TNOTB and Flight Of Icarus during their last shows in the US!

Adrian was always keen to play exactly what was on the album so for him to expand and adlib is really cool

And OF COURSE we want some more content about Dave and Janick (and Dave, and Dave, and Dave) !!!

Adrian is just like fine wine he gets better with age. Great breakdown and observation as usual.👍

The Revelations solo is so different, yet familiar. It might be my favourite Maiden track, if it's even possible to choose, so finding new parts about it to love will always be a huge treat. Thanks as ever Nico

not many understand how good of a player Adrian Smith is

Adrian is beyond good. I truly love the guy, he is incredible 🤘

Saw Maiden Sat in Denver. They killed it. Best part was l met Nicko sun walking to dinner. Ive noticed over the last decade Dave,Adrian and Janick all are improvising more live. And l love it!

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

You ran into Nicko? That's awesome! 😃

Adrian IS the king indeed!

Never seen before Adrian with a flying V! "A surprise to be sure,but a welcome one !"

That’s what I always bring to conversations as the point of why, to me, Adrian is the best guitarrist on Maiden. Album after album, he’s always bringing something new to his play. A new cool trick, or even a more advanced technique. And live, man! He elevates his already amazing solos adding this cool gimmicks! Although I love Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore, YJW…Adrian is my favorite even if he can’t shred like them, but his coolness takes him beyond. Great video!

I've been to three concerts by Iron Maiden alright, but I can say that the last one was the best. Adrian and Bruce were just breathtaking that night in São Paulo.

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

I've been seeing them live since 1991 and I am baffled by how good they are right now!

He's obviously emulating the solo from You Really Got Me.

i always i've think that's Adrian is still learning and growning as a guitar player. he shows us that a old dog can learn new tricks. big leason of life

Adrian Smith guitar playing style, is gonna be AWESOME even in 3022 for sure !!!!!

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and you can imagine that it would be Transformed, from what we see now

@alekskot9240

Жыл бұрын

@@Rowlph8888 💙

Adrian just seems like a cool dude

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

He really does!

In fact, I've heard from Adrian, when he left Maiden in late 80's, that one main reason to do it was that he was unable to play one night and another the same things (well, then he said he was unable to play «The trooper» one more time 😁). Another of your always interesting videos; thanks for sharing 🎸🎵🎶

Amazing analysis. I always wondered what makes him change his solos or sometimes, what makes him wanna go back. Notably in the reunion tour he did change the aces high solo a lil, then in the 08 somewhere back in time tour went back to the original version to yet again change it in 09. I personally love every new texture he finds in a solo and goes on to tell you that a song is always alive.

Not one of Maiden's solos are "filler". I love that you're a musician who also can tell all the variations and nuances of their performances on each tour.

His twist on the Writing on the Wall solo in Salt Lake City Monday was perfection! Also cool seeing him rock the white V on Revelations!!

Awesome video Nicko! I just saw Maiden last night in Anaheim for the first time and it was amazing!!

Great vid! I saw maiden in London last Saturday. Wow it was a great night. Now i love seeing all these guys play but the stand out for me that eve was Adrian's playing. He was just on fire! I'm still buzzin 5 days later!!!

Thank you. Adrian is turning into a Rock sensei

What has always wondering my mind is why Dave Murray doesn't get as much recognition as Adrian Smith? His abilities on guitar are amazing!

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

I think he gets quite a bit of recognition. Many people love is playing and he really has a very recognizable sound. On this channel, I try to give Dave, Janick and Adrian equal attention as much as possible... I think perhaps Adrian stands out a bit due to his continuous evolution and musical growth.

@gertikatro6375

Жыл бұрын

@@LicksOfTheBeast I am not sure but I think another reason is that Adrian has more writing abilities considering the credits on many Maiden songs!

@_ThinAir_

Жыл бұрын

I`m loving Daves playstyle (all 3 guitarists really) but lets say in the past 10 years he became a bit lazy constantly repeating himself. Same thing with Janick who has my favourite playstyle and fantastic dynamic on stage but his solos doesnt have that same passion like for example in early 2000. Adrian definitely is the only guitarists who grows and improves himself trying different genres.

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

@@_ThinAir_ Adrian, quit and learnt different genres, with other experts in their particular field.

@totallyasimpsonjunki

Жыл бұрын

Murray/Smith: best tandem in the business. If people haven’t figured that out by now there is absolutely no hope for them.

😮 omg Adrian's V

Thanks for this. I will have something to look for October in NJ! I enjoy all three Adrian, Dave and Janic so I will watch them carefully. I would never recognize this on my own. You make it look so easy!

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help you with some additional insights! 😃

Man , you are definitely best Iron Maiden guitar master that I know and there are so many on internet that are ok but you my friend...that's it !!! 💪👍🏾

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

That is an incredibly generous compliment! Thank you 🙏

Adrian with a Flyin V!! Looks damn goood😁

@milobernardi7324

Жыл бұрын

But a Flying V must have 2 covered pickups... I can't see this guitar with uncovered pickups😅

Wish we were neighbors.

I've always preferred Adrian's solos. I saw Maiden in Tulsa last Thursday and it was awesome.

Adrian playing a bluesy version of the Revelations solo with the Flying V. Very hard to beat this one.

Those solos are gorgeous… it’s fantastic that he doesn’t use anything as a crutch and is as creative as ever.

For those who want to see these solos live, here they are: ACES HIGH: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4KZj8iOdN2fcps.html REVELATIONS: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIGKxLVvaZjVl7g.html

what a great page to have found!

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

Thank you?! Glad you found me 😃

I love his flying V guitar.

This is the best stuff... When I saw them in 2019 and Adrian played a different version of The Wicker Man's solo, I completely lost my mind. Similar to Dave holding a bend forever in Rock in Rio 2901's version of Number of the Beast. Great video, man!

That tapping part on the Revelations solo is straight EVH with a twist, which is pretty cool.

Certainly, I’d love to watch Dave and Janick’s alternate versions of their playing. 👍🏼

I would love more videos like this

Awesome content as always!

An excellent video, I enjoyed it, thank you! 🎸🤘🏻✨

Thank you, Nico. Awesome!

Thanks for this. Would love to see similar videos for both Janick and Dave

Could you make an analysis of Janick's dancing moves, please? Anyway, personally I am very interested in a video analysis of Janick's patterns, if he has any...

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

That's a good question! He does have a few patterns he favours and that would definitely be worth looking at 😊

This is why Adrian has and truly still is the best guitarist in Maiden. I hate comparing them but, it's true!

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

That's an oversimplification. David is clearly the most maverick, natural talent. The best compliment to give Adrian, is that it's an insult to call him a guitarist, he is a masterful compositional, singer, songwriting, guitarist

Iron maiden has a special thing when playing live, but once in Brazil, they definitely transcend all expectations. Your approach and hearing skills were fantastic. Thanks bro 🤘🏻

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

They probably want to treat South American audiences, because they are the OG audiences for heavy-metal

@tallesmontenegro6813

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you are right, check Mexico, Chile and Brazil shows. They look much more energized and excited. 🍻

I saw Maiden in Tulsa and he played the solo on Revelations that night. Fucking great!

When we gonna have an interview with Adrian ? 😉

@danielgonzaleztejedor9486

Жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of suscriptors to get there.

@brunorosa306

Жыл бұрын

@@danielgonzaleztejedor9486 or a good link 🙂

Ciao Nico! Anche John Norum degli Europe ha cambiato in live il modo di fare gli assoli dei suoi primi album... Pensavo gli piacesse sperimentare... Invece nel suo dvd didattico ha detto :" questo assolo è diverso da quello dell'album perché non mi ricordo quello che ho inciso nel 1984😂😂😂" .. Molti chitarristi improvvisano in live, invece che seguire nota per nota... È più facile per loro, si annoiano di meno e noi siamo più felici di ascoltare qualcosa di diverso 👍

The Prophet is back! What a great vid to kick off the weekend. May you have a great one, Nico! 😁

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks! And a great weekend to you as well 🤜🤛

Very interesting !

Just landed on this channel, Adrian and Stevie on the wall...Sir, you just earnt a new subscriber *hat off*

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for chosing to accompany me on this musical adventure 😃 Lots of cool things coming in the next year!! Cheers 🤜🤛

My favorite reimagined Adrian's solo is his Flight 666 version of the ancient mariner solo

Has anyone seen Maiden at the Rainbow in 1980? Adrian had just joined and out of his comfort zone soloing (bit like Midge Ure in Thin Lizzy!) He still did a good job considering the band had already toured most of the year and Adrian had only done pubs and clubs in his own band. Now we know why he could learn so quick. Blokes a genius!

Thanks for this brilliant analysis of Adrian's two solos. I wanted to say major solos but it would have been redundant because each Adrian's solo is a major one 😬. He was already a master, he will become a God. A video about Dave's evolution will be great too. I have nothing against Janick but his solos leaves me cold.

He changed the final part of wickermam's solo in the book of souls tour also... And it was amazing for me...

Adrian with a flying V, Dave with a stratocaster and Janick with les paul. It suits them the most.

My most admired thing about Adrian these days, is how he only improvises, with style, Regards, but recovered only ever do a minor degree, to add something different to other solos, he has written. Case in point: he actually improved the "writing on the wall solo", in the recent live performances, which barely seemed possible. Many other guitarists tend to over improvise and change the entire mood, of the solo and maybe even ruin the mood of the entire song, the solo has been written for. Maybe they are just bored, and don't realise that this iis really frustrating for the audience, who are Immersing themselves in the experience, which then gets ruined mid song

Mega channel! Thx!

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

Mega thanks!!! 😃🙏

@duchstabenbreher984

Жыл бұрын

@@LicksOfTheBeast Will you also do some stuff on the solo project of Bruce back in the days? Love Accident of birth and Tyranny of souls. Keep up the good work!

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

@@duchstabenbreher984 Yeah so far I've only covered the solo from Gates Of Urizen: kzread.info/dash/bejne/inanrrp_fdWrmdI.html As the channel grows, I will occasionally do more things like that and maybe examine some of it a little closer. Cheers!

The lick you speak Adrian uses commonly these days is also in Paschendale live 2003. I think that's where this lick originated.

Everything Adrian does is always so interesting! 🐟 Next video, you should cover his new stage moves. 🤣

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

I like the "spin and look surprised" 😄 He always looks so damn cool on stage!

@SomewhereInTheMaidenverse

Жыл бұрын

@@LicksOfTheBeast His “strut - stop dead - pivot” is one of my faves! 😂 Also, the “balance on one foot, but catch myself before I tip over” is one of his classic moves! Yes, Adrian is super cool!! 🐟 🤘

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I've actually caught myself doing the balance thing a few times during rehearsals 😄😄 It seems to come naturally when playing thise riffs.

Mr. Smith is God,

In ZZTOP's Beer drinkers and hellraisers i remember there is a Similar guitar Figure that Adrian do in the 2nd video, Saludos Nico from Guatebuena!

Adrian Smith will always be awesome in my book...and I also like Jannick, he makes things lighter..

would love to see some in depth analysis of Dave as well

Your video inspired me to listen to different live versions of Aces High and I think you should really listen to the Columbus, OH one from October 7th 2022. The bluesy lick at beginning of Adrian's solo is unreal.

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

That is a great one! When Adrian does those cascading licks, it's always awesome!

Did you see his "solo" during WOTW chorus? Nice melody! You can hear this in Rock in Rio stream.

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad he put that back in because it really makes the chorus pop more 😊

🤘🤘🤘

There is a Iron Maiden solo that really blows my mind which is The sign of the Cross Dave Murray part, it would be great if you analyzed it

Revelations is easily my favourite song. When I first heard this version of the solo I was like wow Adrian just so refreshing then Janick doodling around (no offence to Janick because he’s brilliant as well just different styles of playing)

And my second Adrian Smith's king is you dude ! 😉

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

That's incredibly kind of you, thank you! I can copy him to a certain degree (although far from perfect) but writing so much great material consistently for so many decades is the really impressive part! 🤩

Sempre interessantissimi questi tuoi video, credo che il segreto di Smith (oggi forse anche più rispetto a prima) sia la continua ricerca, all’interno del suo repertorio, di frasi che catturino l’interesse dell ascoltatore. E quindi la costante ricerca di lick posti al servizio dell’assolo che sta eseguendo e quindi della canzone stessa.

Hey man, new piercing looks cool!! and the video is ok too i guess hahaha

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've had that for about 17 years but I hadn't been wearing it for some time... glad it doesn't look silly 😄

I can't profess to say I am a guitar technique or theory nut but I know what my ear likes... there is something about Adrian that is special. He hasn't the flash brilliance of Dave Murray or the rabid speed of Janick Gers but he has a presence. His playing is outstanding - no questions there. But it is his delivery that makes him so brilliant. He just has a way of playing great sounding guitar. Maiden - in my view - missed him more than they did Bruce. Murray gets all the plaudits as the great soloist and special guitarist, but I have long felt that Adrian is the more important, the binding agent of the group. I can't explain it but I find him a remarkable player and team musician... there is something to be said about a guitarist that thinks about his play... (take note Mr. Malmsteen!!) I see Adrian a bit like Jimmy Page (my all time favourite guitarist). Page may not be the best technical player but he plays the best music [imho]. Jimmy likes to make a landscape, play sounds that are just good to listen to... not a million non-sensical notes, just the sounds that are great to listen to... and I feel Adrian is the modern day equivalent. They can both play technical stuff but generally prefer to play music that is good to listen to - and that my friends, is the biggest compliment I can pay to him [them]. He just plays sh!t hot music!!

@miguelalmeida5806

Жыл бұрын

💯

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

I've made this exact comment, almost verbatim, on other threads. I would only add, that when repeating and improvising his solos, he only ever does so slightly, because which always offers the slightly different interpretation, but still fits the song like a glove. Check out his recent Improvisations to "the writing on the wall solo", in live performances

I get the feeling it's his tribute to fallen "Brothers in Arms" guitarists. Which he knows he can do live but not so much on a studio album because the "Govna" would never have any part of that. So being able to express himself and also a way to pay tribute and what better way to express it than in a live performance. I really like it because I have seen the band so many times that witnessing different versions live makes it kind of all new again to an old seasoned veteran fan as myself. BRAVO and KUDOS Adrian my favorite member ( along with Bruce) of the greatest Metal band to ever grace this Universe. Cheers Nicko and UP THE IRONS!

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

Why do you think Steve wouldn't allow it? Does he have something against that style?

@joeverastegui8399

Жыл бұрын

@@Rowlph8888 No , not at all....it's just that Maiden is very original and plagiarism is something they'd never have or need to resort to. My original sentence was just "I get the feeling", I could be wrong in every aspect, I know Adrian is one of the world's greatest guitarists and he can play anything , any style.

*Thanks for this video. ❤️😇❤️* *Btw I know her. I'm a follower of her. 🤟😁🤟 Ya.. right. She's a huge maiden fan. 🔥*

That guitar is fuckin' awesome. Is that the USA modelo or the X Séries version? Well, booth are awesome! Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

This one is the US version and it is definitely a great instrument, but I also have the SDX model and it's a fantastic guitar as well!

First comment...

explaining solos, can you explain the trooper solo, adrian and gers version. looks like one is a bit slower to make that echo feeling?

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

It's just that they're playing with a bit of a looser feel so they're not perfectly locked in and they're also phrasing some of if slightly differently. Already when you double solos on an album you'll get that effect a bit (like Randy Rhoads) so live it's even more pronounced 😊

Randy Rhoads 😢 il mondo l'ha conosciuto troppo poco... Chissà quante altre gemme poteva regalarci... Aveva un modo di suonare unico... probabilmente per i suoi studi di musica classica in adolescenza.

Adrian has always been a great player. But he has serious improved his playing. Playing with Roy Z and Richie has probably helped with that

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

Well, from Richie's rundown, on how they composed songs, I think it's Ritchie who has gained more from the partnership and he is the one who is frequently mentioning how much he wants to do a 2nd album. Adrian's sabbatical and dabbling with different genres during this time, definitely improved his play, but he still remains the greatest songwriter for Meeting a song, with the perfect tunes, to improve them synergetic. Roy Z is great technically, as a guitarist and a producer with many other strings to his bow, than only guitar work, but I still feel he has less intuitive feel for "Exclusively" guitar composition, than Adrian Ritchie is a maverick, but he never worked with a 2nd guitarist and Adrian brought in a lot of innovation, that he was very grateful to experience

He's so musical. But he and everyone in the band's best work is up until 7th Son.

@benburnett8109

Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE WRONG AND YOU ARE UNEDUCATED. 7th son of a 7th son is by far Maiden's most popular work. Nelson, you lack any kind of creative mind and should stop posting comments promptly. That means you should stop. You are not educated enough to speak about any of this material.

@benburnett8109

Жыл бұрын

And everyone in the band was not there until Fear of the Dark. God Damn you are dumb.

@NelsonMontana1234

Жыл бұрын

@@benburnett8109 Yes, 7th Son is great and one of their best. That's what I was saying. And the entire band besides Gers were the same members up until that point. Get your facts straight before mouthing off like an idiot.

Tears of a clown please 🙏🙏🙏 (Maybe Adrian’s 🔝 solo)

Strange and cool how Adrian seems to evolve to a more bluesy and more technical style at the same time. Do you think the latter was influenced by a certain Richie Kotzen?

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

No, Adrian has always been steeped in the blues, way before Ritchie, even started playing. He always wanted to do a bluesy, hard rock album tthat's why he and Richie were drawn to each other in the 1st place. Listen to richies breakdown, of the way they composed and youwill find that Richie gained a lot of new innovation to his own songwriting, through Adrian, as he said that Adrian brings in really good ideas, and he added, " probably because he's used to working, and compromising with other guitarists and not exclusively, on his own "

@LicksOfTheBeast

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure he picked up a few things from Richie but as far as I know, he really started refining his technique after playing with Roy Z. He's talked about that in an interview from a while back where Roy apparently called him out on his technique when they first started playing together. 😄

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

@@LicksOfTheBeast Oh yes, Don't get me wrong, Ritchie and Roy are mind blowingly good artists, I'm sure Adrian learnt a lot, from Ritchie, and vice versa. As regards his technique, yes, I heard that Roy had mentioned it, and that's partly, but not the only reason that I said, Roy is incredible technically. Don't forget when Adrian started learning, there were far fewer sources of good practice, so most guitarists of his generation learnt by copying and feel.This may be the reason, why i think that Adrian has superior compositional "feel", for the structures to make them maximise synergy for the song as a whole, rather than overindulging and writing solos that are virtuoso, but don't fit the mood of songs.maybe that's because because of the way he had to learn to play in the 1st place

picking up on some Richie Kotzen after work with him maybe ?

But smething more of Dave "The Great" Murray"? For me the BEST!

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

Dave is brilliant and fluid, but mostly "off-the-cuff", which requires less analysis, as he is less compositional. Just watch Dave and marvel,at the natural talent. Doesnt require a breakdown. Picking apart Adrian's more thoughtful compositions, is more interesting

The others make many things diferents too

Iron Maiden was never as good after Adrian left.

@benburnett8109

Жыл бұрын

He's been back for years. AND Maidens' most popular work occurred with Jannick. So go shove a shovel up your dumb butt.

@Valhal1337

9 ай бұрын

@@benburnett8109 Jannik is that you? When Adrian left, so did the spirit of Iron Maiden. Personally i think that Jannik is a shit player compared to Mr. Smith and Mr. Murray.

Prefer adrian over the rest love his time in bruce solo band .

@Rowlph8888

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I recently came across those and didn't really get into them back in the day. I was surprised at how heavy his riffs were, in his work with bruce. It was really bordering on thrash, or doom metal riff-making, but with any metal/hard rock lyrics and vocal delivery. It was really interesting Bruce and Adrian compositions are alla so organic - anything goes, 2 really flexible and easy-going blokes. Steve is very lucky, that this is the case, because otherwise maiden and would not have succeeded as they did, with other band members, similarly single-minded and stubborn, as him