Vocal Coach reacts to Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (Ian Anderson Live)

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Vocal Coach reacts reaction to Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (Ian Anderson Live)
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@catherinemichel6673 2 жыл бұрын

I think what is ignored in all Jethro Tull's performances is the sheer MASTERY of the band as a whole! Complicated rhythms and changing beats and abrupt changes that, for some, might seems impossible. The musicianship of the group as a whole is wonderfully complicated and yet seems effortless. Tull, as a group is just great. Tull, headed by Ian is a force of nature that takes you by the throat and shakes you like a dog with a stuffed toy chewed ragged and shapeless, but still a favorite, treasured object of affection. I discovered Jethro Tull after what seemed like a lifetime of Rock and Roll and their differences jolted me out of an almost boredom with music as a whole. Their double live album is a masterwork I've listened to dozens of times and it always leaves me shaken (not stirred) and alive again.

@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb 10 ай бұрын

Bigoted anti Scot’s loon who has no understanding of music

@chrismarsden8958 6 ай бұрын

IN 93, I saw Tull, the Dead, and the Allman Bros in one weekend, freezing cold wet temperatures in my VW van. It was in Albany New York! Peace from Canada!!!

@staberdearth3130 3 ай бұрын

That being said, what is the world coming to when the likes of Sheryl Crow are inducted into the Rap and Roll HOF but Jethro Tull is ignored year after year.

@user-hy4ny8uk2m 6 ай бұрын

You have to listen to whole 45 minute album complete Ian's lyrics are what really drew me and Martin is a highly underated guitarist

@ronhuycke Ай бұрын

Martin was never underatead . He just scared the fuck out of em because he made it so easy.

@dunringill1747 2 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson - best performing showman in all of rock.

@tommyrawlings3046 6 ай бұрын

Ian is the greatest all around rocker of all time! As a matter of fact, no one is even close!

@shtroizn 4 ай бұрын

One of the greatest musical geniuses, performers, and all-around troubadour! One of a kind!

@broadsword6650 2 жыл бұрын

You ask if Jethro Tull was influenced by Monty Python. Yes, and vice versa. Tull was one several bands to help fund the film “Monty Python And The Holy Grail”!

@wardka 2 жыл бұрын

And I believe they've also referred to themselves as Pythonesque, at least once or twice.

@klevesmith 2 жыл бұрын

@BroadSword - George Harrison set up the film company Handmade Films and 3 million pounds, to set the base budget for the Holy Grail. When asked why, he just replied "Because I want to go see the movie". The film was completed on a budget of 4 million dollars US.

@broadsword6650 2 жыл бұрын

@@klevesmith Handmade Films was set up in 1978 to fund Monty Python’s Life Of Brian, not Holy Grail (1975). Ian Anderson was upset that he did not get invited to invest again and has said he felt that George Harrison muscled in on the deal.

@BG-id2cv 2 жыл бұрын

Ian has stated that the "Thick As A Brick" newspaper cover with all it's humorous articles was influenced by Monty Python.

@Krendall2 2 жыл бұрын

It's worth noting that the original plan for what would become "A Passion Play" and "War Child" was to make a musical, and John Cleese was on board as a "humor consultant."

@adamplace1414 2 жыл бұрын

Thick As A Brick is still my all time favorite album. It just shows what a musician can do when they aren't worried about radio play (or Spotify today, I suppose). Poetry, experimentation, and great musicianship.

@Stabby666 Жыл бұрын

Same - from the fake newspaper story on the record sleeve to the evolving story in both sides of the album itself if's an amazing piece of work.

@drumfulofsoul 8 ай бұрын

People thought Aqualung was a 'concept' album. So Ian replied with the mother of all concept albums. 😆

@drumfulofsoul 8 ай бұрын

It was a #1 album!!

@lifelover515 2 жыл бұрын

So insightful, Beth. You touched on many aspects of Ian's multifaceted prowess as a performer - the breath control, the self-projection, the dynamics, the lyricism, the theatricality, the sheer virtuosity of his playing and not least, the incredible energy and athleticism - no high-tech laser light shows necessary when Ian Anderson strides to the mike. His moves remind me of a trained ballet dancer. More than one classical flautist/reactor has been gobsmacked by his technique. Not bad for someone with a fairly limited vocal range. And Jethro Tull, exemplary musicians all, stay right with him all the way. Thanks for covering this masterpiece of prog. rock

@garysexton8840 8 ай бұрын

Some of Ian’s best vocals are from the album’s Passion Play, War Child, and Minstrel in the Gallery, so check them out-you’ll be amazed

@58gennaro 6 ай бұрын

Nice job. Thanks for actually letting Ian sing without interrupting every 2 seconds like some others do.

@sandyaw3057 9 ай бұрын

I’ve followed Jethro Tull since 1972, I fell in love with Ian Anderson listening to Thick as Brick. He had so much energy but had so much breath left to play the flute! As a former singer I can really appreciate that. There’s no one like him. It’s so devastating that his vocal cords are damaged, and he has severe asthma plus other throat problems I’ve heard.

@58gennaro 6 ай бұрын

It was Aqualung for me and of course Think as a Brick, Stand up and Living in the Past

@stpnwlf9 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you mention the dynamics -- we get mesmerized by Ian's movements on stage, but the way he manipulates vocal dynamics really pairs with his body movements in a special way -- he is dancing physically as well as vocally. The rest of the band is generally less expressive but John Evan on keyboards with his 'ice cream' suit is a blast to watch!

@genestippell1833 2 жыл бұрын

I was entering high school when this album came out, actually saw them do it live in 72.... A lot of years have past by, a lot of bands have come and gone... Looking back I can appreciate just how great Anderson was, and still is.. How is Anderson and Tull not in the Hall of Fame? There never was and is anyone like him. When you consider everything he did, plus the song writing, he might've been the greatest front man in rock history. And I don't choose those words lightly.

@charlieknowlton7003 Жыл бұрын

I would certainly agree that he is the greatest frontman in Rock history. Anyone can jump around the stage in a constant 4/4, but Ian is gyrating with every nuance of Tull's music with all it's changes. Then there's his voiice articulating every lyric ,which are gems in themselves, and Rockin a flute that blows away even the most classically trained of flautists. The combination of what he does on stage would leave any other frontman gasping..

@markmcdonald5419 10 ай бұрын

I agree 100 percent, same age generation as u, I saw Tull 2 or 3 times in Paris, he even grew as a musician I think, he sort of acted learned the flute a second time around, when I saw him in Concert those twice, I thought he was the best musician I ve ever seen, 76 Rick concerts under my belt, Anderson's the most genius guy

@sandyaw3057 9 ай бұрын

@genestippell1833 I totally agree with you! Unfortunately the Hall of Fame has becoming nothing but a political popularity contest!

@58gennaro 6 ай бұрын

Also saw him in 72 and he's never left my library since. Never get tired of Tull.

@br.placiddale8163 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: in an interview Ian explains why he stands on one leg. In early shows he simply would have to use the restroom and would cross his legs to hold it. And it became what he was known for so he kept it. Also, he chose flute because he heard Eric Clapton and realized he wouldn’t be that good and the flute was different and what he could afford so he got it and the rest is history

@brandoncrow3741 2 жыл бұрын

I saw an interview with IA(I think it's on the Isle of Wight 1970 DVD) where he said he started standing on one leg while playing harmonica, while he held on to the mic stand for balance. But with the flute he couldn't hold the mic stand and play the flute at the same time, so he had to learn to balance without using the mic stand. A legend was born...😁

@Aethyrs 2 жыл бұрын

Really do you have that interview about the standing?And was that not a joke?, i always thought is was just moving with the music, as a singer sometimes it feels good to put up yer leg :)

@vanlepthien6768 2 жыл бұрын

I would not believe everything that Ian Anderson said.

@Aethyrs 2 жыл бұрын

@@vanlepthien6768 if ya can not believe him the world is lost....

@vanlepthien6768 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aethyrs He is not beyond pulling a leg or two.

@donrobbie1461 2 жыл бұрын

Beth love your sessions! Have to tell you a story about Jethro Tull gig i went to at Bham Town Hall. ( by the way supporting act Tir na Nog were outstanding) all the roadies when setting up for JT and final adjustments wore brown type lab coats and cloth caps. Without any announcement Ian and the band shuffled on in identical gear, hung up coats and hats on coat stands and started to play without any fuss! Took us completely by surprise!! At end of gig put on costs and caps and shuffled off - brilliantly typical of this band!

@jimarmstrong5820 2 жыл бұрын

Jethro Tull were one of the greatest progressive rock bands. They put together an incredible series of albums. Thick as a Brick was one of their best, a continuous rock symphony. Ian Anderson was one of the great rock geniuses.

@Ferretbomber 2 жыл бұрын

Not only was Ian an enthusiastic compatriot of the Monty Python era and their cultural impact, he was one of the notable artists who helped finance the movie 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

@patdonnelly9392 Жыл бұрын

So did George Harrison. Musicians at that time Loved Monty Python!

@sandyaw3057 9 ай бұрын

Don’t forget Lee Zeppelin did as well!

@Ferretbomber 9 ай бұрын

I mention that on Led Zeppelin vids@@sandyaw3057

@kevinwillems8720 2 жыл бұрын

Jethro Tull does an excellent live show, Ian is charming and he dances while playing the flute.

@MisterRlGHT 2 жыл бұрын

You could do that as well as he does if only you believed in yourself like we all believe in you!

@drumfulofsoul 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Saw them on a double bill with ELP in 1993. 1973 would have been the ultimate double bill. Two bands at their peak.

@talliskr49 2 жыл бұрын

I love, love, love when your eyes and smile really say more than anything.

@guitsynthcw 2 жыл бұрын

Martin Barre is a HIGHLY underrated guitar player. He is one of my favorites. Played lots of Tull songs in bands in my youth.

@VivaLaDnDLogs 2 жыл бұрын

His Aqualung solo is an inspiration!

@TucsonBillD 2 жыл бұрын

Hell, the whole band was the most highly underrated band of the era… some of the most successful bands of the era were in awe of Anderson’s ability to write coherent and highly meaningful lyrics. And, as you noted, his singing and stage craft are equally unmatched. Thanks for the reaction to one of the best bands out there.

@MisterRlGHT 2 жыл бұрын

It'd be equally shameful how Ian Anderson gets overlooked as a master of fingerstyle guitar -- but at least many folks know his name from his singing & fluting, while only the most saddest, most elderly guitar geeks bother to remember the extraordinary Mr Barre..

@97marqedman 10 ай бұрын

Rainbow Blues is one of my all-time favorite songs. Beautiful guitar work!

@rickmerritt128 29 күн бұрын

@@VivaLaDnDLogsthat is an understatement for me. Best solo ever.

@PittDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

Those of us who grew up in the 60s and 70s were blessed with some of the best musicians you can imagine. The progressive bands pushed envelopes against pop. Even The Beatles pushed it with Sgt Pepper and the following albums. The ability to have music that was not just 3:35 in length freed up bands to explore the possibilities of all the new technologies of the time. Bands like Procol Harum, ELR, Yes, Jethro Tull, Rush, Deep Purple, and performers like Jimi, Janis, Grace Slick and Jim Morrison. They were amazing times.

@fraukehammer4624 2 жыл бұрын

you forgotten much more Bands, Genesis, Led Zeppelin and many moore.

@samtaylor7762 2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see these guys twice. I was out of breath just watching Ian Anderson. He is amazing!

@gac914 2 жыл бұрын

This takes me right back to the late sixties/early seventies. Imagine us first being introduced to this rather madman (in such a good way,) and his/their folk/jazz/rock sound that had never been done before. I've had the pleasure and honor of seeing Tull (and Ian,) twice in later years, and he's still pretty-much the character and as dramatic as he was fifty-some years ago! We were in the balcony of the Chicago Theatre, and we were all stomping to "Locomotive Breath" to the point that I wasn't sure the balcony was going to hold up, but it was a night. If you can get those tickets, I don't think you'll be disappointed!!! 😊👍

@brutusmaximumus 2 жыл бұрын

Thick as a Brick, despite the antics is a super deep song, my favorite Tull song.

@brandoncrow3741 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore this band. My favorite period of them is the 1969-1971 era band. Basically the Stand Up/Benefit/Aqualung albums. Ian's voice was super strong, and the band was firing on all cylinders. If anyone wants to hear a prime early Jethro Tull live bootleg, listen to the Live at Carnegie Hall 1970 concert. It's simply amazing. 👌

@craigreid7178 2 жыл бұрын

I love the wild, crazy look in his eyes. It goes right along with the music and the rest of his performance.

@JuggleMan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Tull inspired me as a teenager to become an entertainer, which I have done for 40 years. Long live Ian Anderson!

@NickKaminski1980 2 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson picked up a lot of his flute playing from jazz virtuoso Rahsaan Roland Kirk, including singing thought he flute. So much so that Tull covered one of Kirk's songs on their first album.

@tommyrawlings3046 6 ай бұрын

Yes, what u say is true, but, I believe Ian eventually became an even better player than Kirk!

@nicholasmatthias6862 2 жыл бұрын

Ian is brilliance! He is the quintessential Scottish Bard:) My Gramma was a Fraser, and when she would tell a story, it was the same with wording, the drama, the wild eyes even, lol. I have been a Tull fan since about 7 years old, have seen them about 5 times. Ian and the band were amazing!

@Anglo-Saxon-Glory 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite bands of all time. I love Jethro Tull and especially, Ian Anderson. As a vocalist, I have done numerous covers of their songs over the years and have never lost my admiration and respect for the class and style he brings to a performance. Definitely one of the very best vocalists in the rock genre along with other greats like Ian Gillan and Robert Plant, especially as he is so different in style to the others. He brings a definite folk sound to rock which is so distinctly Ian Anderson. Thanks for a great reaction Beth.

@andros6872 2 жыл бұрын

Ian is a genius and Jethro Tull was a best band ever 👍good reaction. Ciao from Italy 😊

@danb.6294 2 жыл бұрын

I saw them in about 1973, yes I'm that old. His best story telling was during the Passion Play tour The Hare Who Lost His Specticles. Such a fantastic show.Locomotive Breathe may have changed me a little bit, as a human being.

@silentwood207 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to many concerts back in the 80's. Was fortunate enough to see Jethro Tull two times in Portland, Maine. They are at the top of my list as the best concerts I've seen.

@bazzadebear8012 Ай бұрын

Ian Anderson is a MASTER of his art.

@ad9aggie 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about this band is the way they bring Scottish folk music themes into rock 'n' roll. Great reaction. Keep on keepin' on!

@drew2370 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to Jethro Tull, my father played the double gate fold LP of Aqualung weekly, i as a child was tranfixed by the story telling and stage prescence of who i learned later to be Ian Anderson. The musicianship of the entire band is stunning, and Ian himself is indredible whether playing the Flute, Guitar...Singing...Jethro Tull really are the complete package as far as a "Band" is concerned...Stll listening 40 years later ...TY Dad!!!

@gonegoozling9034 2 жыл бұрын

A great album. 1 song, 2 sides :). It's all about a son who wants to be a painter but chooses to be a soldier like his father. I love this album

@kenaustinardenol1338 Жыл бұрын

My favorite JT album, still got it somewhere with the original newspaper inside. The mind is a wondrous thing. Its been a long time I listened to this song and still I can hum the melody, including most of the weird jumps in it, and even remember some of the lyrics. Goose bumps btw

@gregklappauf6621 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Jethro Tull four times back in the 70’s. Ian Anderson and the bad were such a trip. Never disappointed throughout every show. Love the reaction and insight!

@Ozzpot 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you reacted to this legendary performance. I've stopped asking my reactors for it because I'm told it's difficult copyright-wise.

@darrylbuckett5380 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard him say he only buys cheap flutes, as they tend to get destroyed. Glad you liked him a true performer. A throwback from the middle ages...The Court Jester i think. Cheers

@Paul_Wetor 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Ian would get tired during the concerts (notice all the sweat). I had a seat once that was to the side of the stage and slightly behind, and at a point in the show when Martin was soloing, Ian would be behind the screen sitting down for a break. Which he certainly deserved. (Great fun to see you getting into the music.)

@Blacktull89 2 жыл бұрын

I have a few metal head friends that kind of write off Jethro Tull as a classic rock band "with a weird guy that plays the flute" but I show them clips like this and not only are they impressed with the technicality of the band, but Ians demanding presence on stage. There weren't a lot of bands that had that balance of sounding and performing well, on TOP of being visually stunning to watch. Thats why Jethro Tull is one of my favorite bands of all time. The whole band (throughout the 70s at least) consistently put in 100% and delivered almost every time.

@pedrocarafini5556 2 жыл бұрын

Thats my favorite music of all, perfect.

@sylvaindupuis5595 2 жыл бұрын

As you said, with the original vinyl LP, the album would open and a section flip down at the bottom to make it newspaper format with 12 or 16 pages. It had crosswords, personal adds and so on. In an interview, they said that it took more time to make the newspaper than to record the album.

@rodneygriffin7666 2 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson. Fabulous. Legend.

@palantir135 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite bands back in the seventies and I still love them.

@charlesberton2581 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Beth, for that great reaction. Totally on point. Jethro Tull has been my favorite band since I was about 10 years old, and even in my old age, I never get tired of them.

@PIGFRAN 2 жыл бұрын

Same as me...

@denbones1234 11 ай бұрын

Same here🏅

@JerryHawkins-rr3ry Жыл бұрын

Great analysis Beth. He is telling and singing a story, and he is a master at it. He sucks you in.

@mikecurtis9485 2 жыл бұрын

I was priveliged to see them in San Diego 74 and their whole show was abour 2 1/2 hrs. Afterwards I was sitting in a bar and in they walk, I had a few beers with them . the whole bunch were great guys and they bought quite a few rounds, I did also we had a great time.I hear from Ian now and then and have gotten free tics and passes for concerts near me.

@larryhaug71 2 жыл бұрын

He’s so good he can, sing and play the flute all while hoping around on one foot!! I love Jethro Tull!!

@randomjasmicisrandom 3 ай бұрын

I nearly met Ian Anderson once, back in 1999 when my wife was posted to Dhekelia in Cyprus. She told her friend in St John Ambulance that we liked Jethro Tull and he nonchalantly announced that Ian had been staying with him but had left about a week previously.

@steveszanto1581 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Beth. Jethro Tull are so fun, saw them live twice and never disappoints

@MLewisDesign 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you smile all the way through this and enjoy it so much! Ian was just bloody amazingly talented… and bloody gorgeous as well! ♥️♥️♥️

@yasha.hartberg 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the newspaper cover, but I don't think I've seen anyone talk about that cover which was an entire farce, a story about how the entire song started as a poem written by a young boy. Fun stuff!

@michaelgillen411 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful commentary, and I really appreciate how you are listening to many of my fave performers from the past, thankfully still present, and seem generally quite impressed by them, as I continue to be! Excellent, Beth, I look forward to more!

@shawntaylor7442 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the DVD of this show last year. Just a fun band to watch. Ian is a character 🤙

@joemercury100 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like you are having tons of fun in this video! I love it!

@peppenatale 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Beth, I am a composer from Rome Italy, and I started playing guitar and flute 52 years ago... It was just Ian Anderson the reason why I did it... He's a real genius, I studied a lot of his music and I'm really happy you enjoied this video finding in it the same things I noticed first time I watched. Today I compose music in a very different way, but a little of the Ian's influence is always in me. Thank you so much Beth!

@elskid206 2 ай бұрын

I was at that concert. It's amazing to see that they could bring Madison square garden from utter pandemonium to silence in about two beats in order to hear him whisper "to be thick as a brick"

@andythrush3341 2 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your postings. Positive and uplifting! Keep up the great work.

@BethRoars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@garyanning9731 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately his singing voice has suffered from a few operations so it sounds like he runs out of breath now. But he's still amazing. And I always loved those cataclysmic A/A# chords.

@v1ces909 2 жыл бұрын

Saw em live in Cork two years ago and you're completely right, the band itself and the performance definitely makes up for it though.

@hatandbeardmedia5925 2 жыл бұрын

His COPD probably plays a big part in that breathlessness too. It's really quite sad, because he really tries to force himself to hit the notes and the timing suffers from his inability to get where he needs to go musically.

@johnpeace971 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping to see this pointed out. Beth, if you go see Tull or Ian these days do not expect him to sound anything like what he sounds like in these old videos. Different people's voices age differently, and this particular one has fared badly. Something happened in the late 80s that cause a rather sudden change in style and approach, and he's declined steadily since then. Also, he's had circulation problems in his legs since the 90s, so don't expect him to be a jumping like a sprite anymore either

@matthewbrookeart 2 жыл бұрын

Yea his copd makes it hard for him, I saw a prefomance a few years ago where he had a younger male singer with him and he handled the high notes and it worked pritty well, it’s impressive that he can still play flute so well all things considered with his illness, it’s an awful disease lost my mum to it. It’s really hard to do alot when it gets past a certain level

@GrilloTheFlightless 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewbrookeart The COPD wasn’t really the problem. He’s had COPD since his twenties and kept it hidden. What did it for his voice was when he overstrained his voice towards the end of the Under Wraps tour in ‘85 and injured his vocal chords. He took a year off under doctors orders and when he returned his voice was noticeably different and he lost much of his vocal range. Over the years it has got progressively worse to the point that when I saw Tull live fir their 40th anniversary he got the lead singer from a Tull tribute band to sing some songs, and when I saw them in October last year he was virtually inaudible. But he still plays really well and still writes fantastic lyrics.

@NickBR57 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this. I bought this when it came out and played it endlessly. Still know it word for word.

@kardy12 2 жыл бұрын

If you see flute players reacting to his technique, they tend to note that his unorthodox playing style also includes using his vocals to create some of the sounds.

@marmotsongs 2 жыл бұрын

I saw JT Tull in Edinburgh 2 years ago (first time since the 80s). He has little range left and relies mainly on showmanship (and flute playing) now. Another band member actually sang Aqualung. I would be very interested to see what you have to say about the techniques he’s using to compensate. I lost my voice for a couple of months after anesthesia and now my vocal chords don’t meet completely and my vocal control, range and force has diminished, so I’d be interested in how much can be compensated with technique.

@NewBritainStation 2 жыл бұрын

I would too, but the techniques and insights into the vocal issues themselves. It started when he strained it on the 1984 tour, although was still pretty good through the ‘90s. After that it has really gone downhill. His speaking voice hasn’t been affected nearly as much.

@89801wink 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I've ever seen anyone have more fun performing than Ian does. I have this album on vinyl..original Master Recording un-opened.

@georgeshaw6374 2 жыл бұрын

It's just a plastic disk until you play it. Release the magic.

@larryratterree6358 3 ай бұрын

Jethro Tull is a fish farmer when back home! This is his fun time!! Warched him since the 70's!

@jermaschinot 2 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson- Songwriter, singer, composer, guitar, flute tamborine, bandleader, dancer! But... don't ignore the amazing musicians surrounding him!

@kennethbutler1343 2 жыл бұрын

Glad Beth has embraced Ian Anderson. When gets to A Passion Play, I'll be most interested what she thinks!

@nicholasrichardson2330 9 ай бұрын

Beth- I saw a number of your videos a few years ago…, and loved them, but forgot you (sorry!). I stumbled over this video by chance and thus far…, I AM SO PLEASED TO REDISCOVER YOU!! I’ve always been a Tull fan. I’ve seen the band 4x from 1974 to, maybe, 2005. The last was Ian Anderson on an “Acoustic Tull” tour (just Ian, a phenomenal acoustic guitarist, a violinist from the NY Philharmonic and a trap drummer and bass player). Every concert out did my expectations. But, Beth, your insights were so wonderful to hear. I will hit the subscribe button!!! Thank you for making my night!!!

@davidgoldstein1526 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Tull three times. Always a great show with musicians who are masters of their instruments.

@markmclendon8621 2 жыл бұрын

when Ian grabs the flute the game changes

@clarkfox2508 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Jethrow Tull in concert October 1971 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Anderson was spectacular...a wonderful entertainer. The backup group was Wild Turkey. They featured a woman who played an electric violin. Great memories!

@kathleensmith3555 2 жыл бұрын

Dearie I’m glad your discovering Tull -- Yay for you on seeing them soon - You might wanna check your title- Its Thick As a Brick - Enjoy your show I’ve seen them I think about 6 times - my most attended record for a artist

@thomcarr7021 2 ай бұрын

I went to the very first Thick as a Brick concert in the US. It was very entertaining but I believe they were playing along to the recording. A friend who had a lot of money went to other concerts on this tour and said they were exactly the same. Now if you listen to the record and this concert, they are exactly the same, even though they is a long time between the two.

@lagautmd 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard it said that the intriguing thing about Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson is that they viewed Prog Rock as taking itself too seriously. So, they kept bringing to it a ton of joy, exuberance, fun, winks, nods. Thick as a Brick is supposed to be a bit of a parody (but not really parody) of overly serious concept albums. This 'song' runs for the entire album and is nearly 45 minutes long. Yes, the lyrics are amazing, but also completely bonkers! This version didn't include the 'Biggles' verses, for instance. The young men building castles are arguably the other oh-so-serious Prog Rock bands.

@michaelogrady232 11 ай бұрын

My good friend rightly described their live show as "mad English antics"

@lazaruslong8092 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing a great reaction to this great performance by a great performer. Saw him twice in 70s and twice in 2000s. Unique!

@markraymond6197 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you get Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull. Your analysis is pretty damn good. So happy to see you're excited responses to the clip. My favourite band since 1972. Thank you pretty young lady.

@jimk5158 2 жыл бұрын

such commentings on JT tracks give me so much pleasure since they remind me my own feelings when I first discovered Tull ❤ Ian is surely a special genious... when you go Tull you never go back!

@785boats 2 жыл бұрын

AAAAHHH!!! The memories of my youth. Thanks heaps Beth.

@RSimoes10 8 ай бұрын

One curiosity: by this time Anderson was probably smoking two packs a day, he was a chain smoker. Incredible that he had so much strength with the flute. The sad thing: only six years after this video, his original voice was all but gone. He struggled, and his voice got worse and worse, until it kind of disappeared about ten years ago. And his voice was indeed amazing, absolutely beautiful. Ian Anderson is a complete genius, if he could still sing JT could still be going strong today.

@derwahreguetige 5 ай бұрын

That's True, you are 100% right, my heart bleeds for 40 Years, Voice is lost and died ❤ Greetings from Berlin.

@EliteAIMelodies Жыл бұрын

VOTE for Jethro Tull in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame!!!

@markblaine8104 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Beth! I love this girl! Let's ALL get behind her and spread the word about her channels.

@robertjewell9727 2 жыл бұрын

You're wonderful. Thank you for your enthusiasm!!!

@juggleyourballsoff 2 жыл бұрын

I got to meet Ion once. Great guy and very eccentric. Sad thing to say is I'm young compared to him (I'm 46), but he still took the time to sign a record that my Dad has. "songs from the woods" but this song I would listen to on a Walkman to run to and I think the running time was around 36-40 min. I was in High school and it got me through many runs. Beth you are amazing and I love the insight to the singing.

@davidmckenzie420 2 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece from an all-time genius.

@TayR0C 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up on this band. It was my dad's favourite band and thats all heard growing up

@robertmullins1597 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Ian Anderson is,in fact, originally from Scotland. (He's also the father-in-law of former Walking Dead lead actor Andrew Lincoln.)

@spaceynooner 2 жыл бұрын

You can't fake being genuinely into the music. I love how along for the ride you are. 😊

@trixlee5102 2 жыл бұрын

There is another channel where a classically trained flutist critiques Ian's flue playing. By this time in his career, Ian had developed a very high level of proficiency on the instrument, and there are a number of techniques the classically trained flutist had trouble emulating as well. Ian learned from a more "Piper's Grip" approach, so he had to adapt when his daughter was trained in the more classical style. And, of course, his posture and whatnot were still more designed for a rock concert (the one-legged stance) than appropriate classical technique.

@jerrykatzman4078 2 жыл бұрын

This so much reminds me of my childhood. Tull is such a unique band. I get emotional now listening to music from this time. It reminds of a time much more innocent and decency n US

@NewBritainStation 2 жыл бұрын

You must listen to the entire studio performance too. It lacks some of the theatrical elements that enter the live performances, but there are several other amazing vocal passages.

@philodonoghue3062 4 ай бұрын

“It’s the fuel to our singing tank.” Brilliantly put!

@brianmann01 10 ай бұрын

I was just 15 when this album came out. Back in the day there were no videos and it seemed like every photo I saw of Ian was when he stood on one leg. For the longest time I believed he was a one legged madman that was a master musician. Being a drummer myself I am a huge Clive Bunker fan. He was and still is a highly underrated drummer. Thick as a Brick was an acquired taste where Aqualung, locomotive breath and cross eyed Mary were more mainstream. I enjoyed watching you totally getting what is a pretty complex musical performance.

@brudertuck7325 2 жыл бұрын

when you smile, the sun comes up.....love it...

@lynnbowers4722 2 жыл бұрын

Can't pass up a video watching my all-time favorite band. Thanks!

@dieterjohann6781 2 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson is for sure a master of music creativeness...

@davidrauh8118 2 жыл бұрын

This is a shortened version of the entire piece that they perform live. Fantastically theatrical. Love your comments, being a singer myself.

@m.o.5137 2 жыл бұрын

My very first concert ever. 1972 in Cleveland, featuring this album. Great concert when I was 15. Nice review

@rodneygriffin7666 2 жыл бұрын

I❤️ Scotland, although I'm an American 🇺🇸. Beautiful.

@NewBritainStation 2 жыл бұрын

While you seem to prefer live versions, I think Ian’s best vocal performance is Baker St. Muse, and you must listen to the studio version. I highly recommend it.

@seangearhart2494 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, although I don't think there's a live version. :)

@BKPrice 2 жыл бұрын

Baker St. Muse, take 1. (music) Shit, shit, shit. Take 2.

@MrPagecat 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.. Agreed.. Also the whole lyrics is on another level..

@biserkasertic1208 Жыл бұрын

@@BKPrice ...bam! bam!.....I can't get out!!!"😜