Author Topic: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls (Read 572811 times)

El Barto · « **Reply #1750 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:41:33 PM »

I'll probably just steer clear of this thread until after the 4th. That said, I haven't seen a proper album tour since BNW in 2000, so I'm pretty excited about seeing a set that isn't all greatest hits.

And I guess I won't know for a while, but don't be surprised if one song gets axed from tonight's gig and replaced by a standard.

Nick · « **Reply #1751 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:57:38 PM »

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on February 24, 2016, 08:18:59 PM

Do we need to put a spoiler warning up for setlist?

Nope. This is the Iron Maiden thread, and Iron Maiden is on tour, so it's going to be discussed. If you're looking to avoid sets it's best to steer clear for awhile, as Barto is doing.

El Barto · « **Reply #1752 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:02:36 PM »

Quote from: Nick on February 24, 2016, 08:57:38 PM

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on February 24, 2016, 08:18:59 PM
Do we need to put a spoiler warning up for setlist?

Nope. This is the Iron Maiden thread, and Iron Maiden is on tour, so it's going to be discussed. If you're looking to avoid sets it's best to steer clear for awhile, as Barto is doing.

In all fairness I'm seeing them in 9 days (if not 2). Sneaky's got a bloody long time before they make it down to Kiwi Island.

wolfking · « **Reply #1753 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:46:25 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on February 24, 2016, 04:43:12 PM

I love El Dorado

$:\$

Solid enough set. Lots of new stuff. Seems short for 15 songs but a lot of lengthy ones in there.

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #1754 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:07:50 PM »

Tears of a Clown, Speed of Light and Death or Glory? Meh... The rest is good though.

theseoafs · « **Reply #1755 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:21:17 PM »

Bought a ticket to the Seattle show as soon as I heard Children of the Damned and Powerslave would be played. This set is incredible.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1756 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:44:44 PM »

Quote from: Nick on February 24, 2016, 08:57:38 PM

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on February 24, 2016, 08:18:59 PM
Do we need to put a spoiler warning up for setlist?

Nope. This is the Iron Maiden thread, and Iron Maiden is on tour, so it's going to be discussed. If you're looking to avoid sets it's best to steer clear for awhile, as Barto is doing.

Not me no, I was following the stream

Someone else requested, I just thought I'd doubly check.

That being said, I'm pretty happy with the set, except I would've prefered either When the River Runs Deep or Shadows of the Valley over Tears of a Clown. Also happy they've switched RTTH with Wasted Years as the closer, brilliant! And Blood Brothers as encore was a nice surprise.

Zydar · « **Reply #1757 on:** February 25, 2016, 12:35:46 AM »

Official Tour Intro Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWWbtt4iPSU

wolfking · « **Reply #1758 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:04:29 AM »

Quote from: NoseofNicko on February 24, 2016, 11:07:50 PM

Tears of a Clown, Speed of Light and Death or Glory? Meh... The rest is good though.

Speed of Light was always going to be played. I'm not too fond of them playing Clown though.

Mladen · « **Reply #1759 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:06:09 AM »

I've been watching the clips, everything looks so amazing. This is going to be one hell of an experience.

wolfking · « **Reply #1760 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:10:24 AM »

Looking forward to seeing them in May too.

Just realised there is nothing from the big 4 reunion albums beside Blood Brothers. They must be really proud of the new one as it's dominating the set, but I have no issue with that at all.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1761 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:34:11 AM »

I like that set list. Pretty safe, but good!

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #1762 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:36:10 AM »

Big

for return of Powerslave and Children of the Damned.

TAC · « **Reply #1763 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:43:44 AM »

6 new songs is totally expected. Surprised Tears made the list. Not that it's a bad tune, I like it, but still wasn't expecting it to make the set. Not really a fan of D Or G, but I bet it's much better live.

So glad they swapped out 2MTM with Powerslave and I love COTD!

Polarbear · « **Reply #1764 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:39:26 AM »

Pretty decent setlist!

If Eternity Should Fail seems to work really well as the opener, i hope it doesn't go anywhere!

If i were in charge of making a setlist for this tour, it would look something like this

If Eternity Should Fail
Speed of Light
The Evil That Men Do
Ghost of the Navigator
Revelations
When The River Runs Deep
Wasting Love
Powerslave
Sea of Madness
Dance of Death
The Book of Souls
Journeyman

Encore;
Fear of the Dark
Infinite Dreams
Hallowed Be Thy Name

El Barto · « **Reply #1765 on:** February 25, 2016, 09:23:20 AM »

Just snagged seats to Tulsa, So I'm in for the second show of the tour. Will be trying to do some planespotting, as well.

bosk1 · « **Reply #1766 on:** February 25, 2016, 02:01:36 PM »

No El Dorado in the set? Not going.

wolfking · « **Reply #1767 on:** February 25, 2016, 02:02:08 PM »

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1768 on:** February 25, 2016, 02:15:28 PM »

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1769 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:36:49 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 25, 2016, 05:43:44 AM

Surprised Tears made the list.

Me too mate. Not pleasantly either. I don't dig that one or Man of Sorrows, I feel they are weakest points on the album.

wolfking · « **Reply #1770 on:** February 25, 2016, 08:16:06 PM »

I would much rather them see Man of Sorrows over Clown. If fact, I'd take any other song on the album than Clown.

I don't really understand the reasoning behind playing that song.

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #1771 on:** February 25, 2016, 09:33:21 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 25, 2016, 08:16:06 PM

I don't really understand the reasoning behind playing that song.

Tribute to Robin Williams.

Shitty song though.

wolfking · « **Reply #1772 on:** February 25, 2016, 09:46:04 PM »

Quote from: NoseofNicko on February 25, 2016, 09:33:21 PM

Quote from: wolfking on February 25, 2016, 08:16:06 PM
I don't really understand the reasoning behind playing that song.

Tribute to Robin Williams.

Shitty song though.

Yeah, I know that, but I wouldn't have thought the would be a reason to add it to the setlist.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1773 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:04:56 PM »

hopefully it's well and truly cut before they get to australasia

maybe the other ones weren't working live. Tears has a lower vocal register than say, River Runs Deep - I wonder if that's a part of it. The reviews were saying Bruce struggled a bit on the title track chorus.

wolfking · « **Reply #1774 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:07:54 PM »

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on February 25, 2016, 11:04:56 PM

hopefully it's well and truly cut before they get to australasia

maybe the other ones weren't working live. Tears has a lower vocal register than say, River Runs Deep - I wonder if that's a part of it. The reviews were saying Bruce struggled a bit on the title track chorus.

That's what I'm hoping too.

Mladen · « **Reply #1775 on:** February 26, 2016, 01:37:15 AM »

Apparently, Tears is extremely well received among the fans. I took a look at some clips and the crowd goes crazy the moment it starts. It's not my favorite on the album but it's still good, and I'm sure it will be a fun live track.

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #1776 on:** February 26, 2016, 04:09:02 AM »

I love Tears as well. Absolutely love that they put it in the set.

wolfking · « **Reply #1777 on:** February 26, 2016, 04:21:43 AM »

I don't have an issue with the song, just never expected it to be played live.

TAC · « **Reply #1778 on:** February 26, 2016, 05:41:13 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 26, 2016, 04:21:43 AM

I don't have an issue with the song, just never expected it to be played live.

Eldomm · « **Reply #1779 on:** February 26, 2016, 06:22:32 AM »

Quote from: Cyclopssss on February 26, 2016, 04:09:02 AM

I love Tears as well. Absolutely love that they put it in the set.

I love Tears too!

bosk1 · « **Reply #1780 on:** February 26, 2016, 08:11:39 AM »

I don't really get the surprise. I personally rate it pretty low among the songs on this album, but the majority of people I have seen mention it say it is one of their favorites, and the band seems to really like it as well. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

Evermind · « **Reply #1781 on:** February 26, 2016, 08:14:58 AM »

Indeed. Tears of a Clown is one of my favourites.

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #1782 on:** February 26, 2016, 08:20:14 AM »

Yeah, it's off the new album, it's a f*ckin' great song for some (me included) so why is there surprise that they play it live?

bosk1 · « **Reply #1783 on:** February 26, 2016, 08:24:52 AM »

Switching gears for a second: Does anyone know why En Vivo! is so hard to find? Once they released Maiden England, it seemed like distribution for En Vivo! basically disappeared. Aside from just the obvious factor of it no longer being their newest live release, does anyone know if there is any other reason? That just seemed odd to me.

SebastianPratesi · « **Reply #1784 on:** February 26, 2016, 09:54:26 AM »

Quote from: bosk1 on February 26, 2016, 08:24:52 AM

Switching gears for a second: Does anyone know why En Vivo! is so hard to find? Once they released Maiden England, it seemed like distribution for En Vivo! basically disappeared. Aside from just the obvious factor of it no longer being their newest live release, does anyone know if there is any other reason? That just seemed odd to me.

That is odd. In my country you can still find copies at most stores. In fact, I just checked the online store from Musimundo (kind of the HMV or Virgin Store of Argentina) and En Vivo! is the cheapest Maiden album, at around US$8. Really cheap for a recent 2-CD by a huge band; both Maiden England and The Book Of Souls are over US$15.

It's a shame it's hard for you to find. I love that album - it includes many of my favourite recent songs ("Dance Of Death", "When The Wild Wind Blows", etc.). The energy the Chilean crowd adds makes for some special versions, I think.

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

Author Topic: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls (Read 572811 times)

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