Children of the Damned (4:34)
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“Children of the Damned” is the 2nd track in The Number of the Beast album, released by Iron Maiden. This dark and compelling track is inspired by the 1963 film of the same name, which is about six children with psychic abilities who are forced to battle for their survival against an inferior human race. The song describes the death of the last of the children, as he steps out to face the humans which are intent on destroying him by burning him at the stake. It is a deep and thought-provoking film.
The slow beat and mix of acoustic and metal guitar creates a mood of sadness and loss, which is perfectly matched by the hauntingly guitar solo, and the description of the child’s last moments while burning is particularly vivid. Bruce Dickinson once said that he had been heavily influenced by Black Sabbath’s
Children Of The Grave when singing this song.
Steve Harris: “It’s based on the film of the same name. The mood is sort of likeRemember Tomorrow.”
The slow beat and mix of acoustic and metal guitar creates a mood of sadness and loss, which is perfectly matched by the hauntingly guitar solo, and the description of the child’s last moments while burning is particularly vivid. Bruce Dickinson once said that he had been heavily influenced by Black Sabbath’s
Children Of The Grave when singing this song.Steve Harris: “It’s based on the film of the same name. The mood is sort of like
Remember Tomorrow.”
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Artist - Iron Maiden
Song - Children of the Damned
Album - The Number of the Beast
Songwriter - Steve Harris
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He's walking like a small child
But watch his eyes burn you away
Black holes in…
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Song - Children of the Damned
Album - The Number of the Beast
Songwriter - Steve Harris
Lyrics -
He's walking like a small child
But watch his eyes burn you away
Black holes in…
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Aethe wrote:
Oh my god, I forgot how kickass this song was.
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FastZombiesRule wrote:
Chimpz., "Alexander the Great" is their best song.
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Chimpz wrote:
Next to Hallowed be thy Name and Infinite Dreams; my third favorite all-time Maiden song. Surpasses even Alexander the Great.
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Gish- wrote:
Matheus_Satch пишет: Сентябрь 2009 "Clean guitar + chorus = WIN" =>> whore mother + small brain = visitor of the imageboards
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RawBlood wrote:
<3
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Great early Maiden track!
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WiJoCo wrote:
Me love this song long time! Ever seen the movie Children of the Damned (which this is based from)? I saw the old '63 version. It was...ok. I like the sequel, Village of the Damned, better. The later one with Christopher Reeve is cool.
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TrueBlood4ever wrote:
Bruce is and always will be the ultimate!!! :-) UP THE IRONS!!!!!!!!!!
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maine6622 wrote:
children of the damned is one of maidens greatest songs, love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Matheus_Satch wrote:
Clean guitar + chorus = WIN
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shadowas69 wrote:
First riff is similar to: "Ghost of Freedom" (Iced Earth) and "Fade to Black" (Metallica).
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Daiane28 wrote:
the best music / love ♥
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eljasmy wrote:
The beginning sounds like Unforgvien II o_o
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DragonReborn wrote:
you are right TylerisMetal. the first seconds reminds of Paradise City, and then there is a part similar to The Unforgiven right after. This is an awesome song, one of the best on The Number of the Beast, only Hallowed by thy Name is better imo.
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DimmuWarrior wrote:
Classico OH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH, Excellente song Live
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Zevsilvertongue wrote:
One of my favorite from the album
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mateuq wrote:
the best !!!
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JunglemanchiId wrote:
Dickinson has arrived
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xTYLERisMETALx wrote:
before the vocals this song reminds me of The Unforgiven - Metallica. CHILDREN OF THE DAAAAAMNEEEEEEEEDDD!
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qweell wrote:
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