Release Notes

Flight 666: Release Notes: Muze 
Full performer name: Original Soundtrack/Iron Maiden.Original Soundtrack: Bruce Dickinson (vocals); Adrian Smith (guitar); Dave Murray , Janick Gers (guitars); Steve Harris (bass guitar); Nicko McBrain (drums).Additional personnel: Michael Kenney (keyboards).Engineers: Johnny Burke; Jared Kvtka; Dave Pattenden; Ian Walsh; Kevin Shirley.Audio Mixer: Kevin Shirley.Audio Remasterer: Ryan Smith .The idea behind FLIGHT 666 was seemingly birthed from a WAYNE'S WORLD fantasy sequence: the mighty Iron Maiden would embark upon a world tour of exotic locales, transported to each venue in a custom 757 jet piloted by the band's lead singer, with scores of crew, journalists, and family members in tow. Surprisingly, the band not only pulled off the mind-boggling undertaking but delivered an extraordinary live album in the process. The FLIGHT 666 soundtrack compares favorably with the band's classic in-concert disc, LIVE AFTER DEATH, and, since it is heavy on classic Maiden tracks like "Run to the Hills" and "The Trooper," would also serve as a fine introduction for newbies. Throughout, the band's performances are spirited and joyous, showing that Iron Maiden were still the kings of British metal more than three decades into their storied career.Like Cheap Trick's At Budokan (1979) and the Who's Live at Leeds (1970), Iron Maiden's seminal Live After Death (1985) successfully established its creators as rock & roll legends from pole to pole. Little has changed for the band in the nearly 25 years between that album and 2009's Flight 666, a two-disc set recorded in 16 different cities (and nearly as many countries) during the group's first leg of their 2008 "Somewhere Back in Time" world tour. Even the set lists are similar, with "Churchill's Speech" serving as the launch pad for the quadruple threat of "Aces High," "Two Minutes to Midnight," "Revelations," and "The Trooper." That the band still sounds as tight and engaged as ever may be the primary reason behind its enduring legacy, but it's the fans who number in the millions and sing every word that makes the disc so special. Also, the fact that ageless frontman Bruce Dickinson piloted the band's customized (as in longtime mascot "Eddie" looking out from the rudder") Boeing 757 during the jaunt is pretty f*cking cool. ~ James Christopher Monger

Credits

Performer Iron Maiden , Original Soundtrack
Producer(s) Kevin Shirley; Steve Harris

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