Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick (Cover by Josh Van Diemen)

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16 жыл бұрын

Jethro Tull's 'Thick as a Brick' performed by Josh Van Diemen on the banks of Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Thank you everyone for watching and commenting. I'm so happy you took the time. I was on tour with my old band Dream Awake in Europe in 2008 when I shot this on a whim. We were passing through Scotland for some festivals and pub gigs, we camped the night on the shore of Loch Lomond, got up way too early, quickly filmed this, packed up and headed south for Manchester. Lots of comments on the crazy wavering tempo: yes, I look back 11 years later and cringe at that, but I was extremely undisciplined in my youth and had never even heard of practicing to a metronome. I'm a self-taught guitarist and learned this song by pressing my ear the speaker and figuring it out bit by bit. I'm pretty happy with that accomplishment as it's given me so much joy to play this over and over again in pubs all over the world...and on the banks of Loch Lomond! And don't worry, I eventually got a metronome! I still don't use it, but I have one!
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@JoshVanDiemen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you everyone for watching and commenting. I'm so happy you took the time. We were on tour in Europe, passing through Scotland, camped the night on the shore of Loch Lomond, got up way too early, quickly filmed this, packed up and headed south for Manchester. Lots of comments on the crazy wavering tempo: yes, I look back 11 years later and cringe at that, but I was extremely undisciplined in my youth and had never even heard of practicing to a metronome. I'm a self-taught guitarist and learned this song by pressing my ear the speaker and figuring it out bit by bit. I'm pretty happy with that accomplishment as it's given me so much joy to play this over and over again. And don't worry, I eventually got a metronome! I still don't use it, but I have one!

@cyranodetal 5 жыл бұрын

One of the things that save you and this absotulety perfect cover is the complete absence of a metronome. It prevents people from really feeling the music, more often than not. Take, for instance, the beautiful and short Pink Floyd's instrumental guitar for "Is there anybody out there". I've seen tons and tons of covers and absolutely none, zero, of them had the emotion the music requests, and what it requests is a precise wavering tempo. I really don't understand how people can be so fond of a perfectly regular tempo in music.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

@@cyranodetal Thanks for this comment. In my opinion there are two types of players: The schooled/disciplined ones and the intuitive/emotional ones. I'll never be the schooled type as I find absolutely no joy in it. Gotta be true to yourself and play what feels good! Thanks again and keep on rockin

@goodpeopleoftheworldunite 3 жыл бұрын

But time is an illusion 🤔 So keep on playing how you feel, I say. This is music, not robotics, after all.

@JoshVanDiemen 3 жыл бұрын

@@goodpeopleoftheworldunite Indeed

@paulrummery6905 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful mate, love it.

@napadave58 Жыл бұрын

Josh - I hope you're still with us after 14 years. Assuming that you are, I have to tell you that that was the best cover of Thick/Brick I've ever heard played (or attempted in a sad lot of cases.) Guitar = perfect. Voice = perfect (almost to a fault re: impersonation) Most importantly ... cadence = perfect. Well done. I could gush all day but hey - it's been 14 years. Let's see if you're still sitting up and taking nourishment first.

@matthewjones8865 8 ай бұрын

Wow now that’s a cover. MAGNIFICENT 👏

@Slippery-Stan-Miracle-Man Жыл бұрын

I like the wavering tempo- original has it too. Really well done and 12 string was a great choice

@terry10540 9 жыл бұрын

That was perfect

@Ariel1Dominguez 2 жыл бұрын

13 years ago and till this day no one has a cover of this song better than this video on KZfaq. Dude you are a legend! Do you do private lessons?

@edwardcronin943 Ай бұрын

brings back memories

@irishseano Жыл бұрын

This should have 1 million views at LEAST

@PlymouthVT 10 ай бұрын

51 years later I still know the words to this masterpiece by heart. Really nice rendition thank you.

@user-ur1qo4fp1f 10 ай бұрын

and to think Aqualung was released in 1971 Preceded , Thick as a Brick in 72 🤠 🎵🎶♥ such an Awesome ERA for musical expression,

@bradyjones217 4 жыл бұрын

Dude! Oh my God!!! I'm 60 years old and remember Ian and Tull when most of the folks today weren't even a glimmer of a glimmer of an eye. I've been playing this for years my self and you completely have blown my mind to a place it's never been before. Thank you brother.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brady, I don't get on here much. Thanks for sharing that. I wish I was around back then, best era for music in my opinion! Feel like I was born too late! Thanks so much for watching. Keep rockin. If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out. Have a great one!

@nicomas2471 5 жыл бұрын

best version i have ever heard and yet it was published in 2008 and just seeing it now what the?????

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! better late that never. Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it! If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@aihsjabsuans6569 Жыл бұрын

Always love this song

@robrrtfrazier3258 9 жыл бұрын

That was awesome

@mr.deedee7814 8 жыл бұрын

best cover on you tube

@Magik1369 Жыл бұрын

Best cover I've ever heard of this tune. Brilliant! Great guitar chops and vocal is spot on. Great work!

@sampeep2527 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! It brought me to tears my good friend was a huge Tull fan unfortunately he passed away from cancer. I can’t listen to tull without thinking of him

@bucketheadistheman 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Moses, that's great!

@alxtnt57 Жыл бұрын

i cant believe Ian stole this from you!! absolutely first class.. thank you... never heard a better version

@mosha157 9 жыл бұрын

But this is his interpretation which in my view is stunning

@annep5861 8 жыл бұрын

Dream Awake, I am very awake from listening to your snippet of Thick As A Brick. It is very well done, and as we know, it is not an easy song to play, and sing. Thank you for a lovely version of a beautiful tune. Thank you, Josh Wilkinson.

@daHammer5 11 ай бұрын

this is absolutely beautiful

@bluefender9489 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. The 12 string is perfect for this gives the sound of the band. The part at 3:00 was particularly well done.

@davidjohnston330 Жыл бұрын

Great tribute to Ian and Tull. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@JuilliardReject 10 жыл бұрын

Sheesh ........ how good was that ........ brilliant!

@ThomasRogan-gc5pi 10 ай бұрын

Excellent great guitar 🎸🎸 super vocals

@bobbyjames7374 7 жыл бұрын

I'm standing and clapping...

@JoshVanDiemen 7 жыл бұрын

Why, thank you sir - that means a lot

@yourmomsdildodrawer 7 жыл бұрын

No Shit! That is very impressive sir.

@tommills6364 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@jangelo1968 8 жыл бұрын

wow...I have goosebumps!!!!

@ricevake8486 2 жыл бұрын

i had to leave a second review, this is incredible!!!

@marcymoran6481 Жыл бұрын

This performance was most excellent! And playing on a 12 string. Love it!

@Lost-xl6im Жыл бұрын

I never realized how great of a guitar player Ian A was

@tombryant9221 9 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@originalwildone3790 9 ай бұрын

Bravo 👏

@TheGravygun Жыл бұрын

Pure and maniacal. I love it man. So good.

@BerndTreiber 8 ай бұрын

absolutely fantastic 🤩💃🏿🕺🏿💃🏿

@michaeljubanyik4482 7 жыл бұрын

Jaw dropping......I'm not sure I ever want to say I play guitar again...because what I do and what this guy can do are clearly not in the same realm....Nice Job!

@JoshVanDiemen 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you sir! Please keep playing, it makes the world a better place! If you're interested I have a new album: dreamawake.bandcamp.com/

@Pianissimo1970 2 жыл бұрын

Very true to the original, even your voice, well done

@krebtego 2 жыл бұрын

I'm simply blown away, that was fabulous

@ferdinandozz 10 жыл бұрын

very good job dude, goood guitar, gooood voice, gooood place!

@ricevake8486 2 жыл бұрын

watched the water the whole time he actually played that guitar that fast in the solo, fucking great cover!!!!!!!!!!!!

@drkevindrush2112 Жыл бұрын

Such a masterful performance on the guitar. Bravo.

@paulgoudfrooij6561 Жыл бұрын

Wow. What a cover! Congrats on a superb job there!

@hvac01453 8 жыл бұрын

great guitar playing and a great voice too! incredible the talent thats out there...Kudos!

@nickrandall2154 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh

@apexerman1 10 ай бұрын

I love the energy and technique into that rendition. Top notch performance! Wavering tempo was actually nice... it made it very real. I'm glad... we're glad you had the camera rolling.

@tradingnasdaq Жыл бұрын

Bro. It’s now 2022 and still waiting for you to teach a lesson on your version of this, that is still fantastic.

@2fish4uo 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome, well done.

@Tuppenuppe1 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! 🌞

@land7776 2 жыл бұрын

ha, I have revisited this vid again.. so great, it is the best acoustic playing of this I have heard on YT... and recorded outside. I hope you are doing well Josh and still playing the genius of Ian Anderson....

@irishseano Жыл бұрын

Just incredible cover

@tedspens Жыл бұрын

A comment just because I have to say something that everyone else has already said.... Amazing!

@DVSNTHERE Жыл бұрын

I love the use of the 12 string!

@vimal10921 8 жыл бұрын

fuck it I'm learning guitar just to be able to play this!!!!

@billderinbaja3883 10 жыл бұрын

Outstanding cover! Both your voice and your guitar work. I have never heard Thick played on a 12 string, very big sound that works well for this song.

@abcantiques777 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal performance! 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@plantagenetes6059 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for that!

@stevetady5332 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Mighty fine guitar work.

@stevel7627 8 жыл бұрын

Had to sign in to leave a comment because I was frankly amazed by the fluency of the guitar playing and the wonderful vocals - an astoundingly brilliant cover. If I am lucky I will have a dream where I play that well! A privilege to watch and listen to.

@ninapeyser3075 3 жыл бұрын

So many talented singers out there I hope he becomes famous

@JoshVanDiemen 3 жыл бұрын

I hope I do too, Nina! Thanks again

@JoeRothRealtor Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic!

@PlymouthVT 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Best I have ever heard and on a 12 string! Listened to this album for almost 50 years. TAAB is one of the best records ever cut. Just subbed you. Thank you.

@winfried333 6 жыл бұрын

Well done! one of the best covers of this song I've seen.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, glad you thought so. If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@RalphSpoiledsport 8 ай бұрын

Intense!

@oldtimerman59 2 ай бұрын

Loved it , your on fire here

@cugir321 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Josh.

@chrisjahner143 2 жыл бұрын

You sir did amazing on this!

@steamonic 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!

@la196 11 жыл бұрын

For some reason, sound carries very nicely over lakes. I live in the Great Lake State and have been waterside for lots of live music gatherings. There's just something that water does to the sound. This guys vocals are almost a "spot on" tone to Tull. Very, very talented resulting in a fantastic cover. Love all the time sig changes.

@kckrazy1 11 ай бұрын

WOW!

@DaveyL1954 11 ай бұрын

Completely superb.

@normannoriega9557 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly done sir. Wow ✌️🤙🍀

@Marctull66 2 жыл бұрын

I discover this many years later but it's brilliant. Brilliant playing and very faithful to the original, very dynamic too ! It sounds quite differently on 12-string guitar. :o))

@peachtreeguy4747 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding. I didn't want this video to end!!!

@PhilBearce 2 жыл бұрын

That was incredible! Well done!

@estudoseprojetos9636 7 жыл бұрын

Incrível!!! Tão sensacional quanto o próprio Jethro Tull....

@JoshVanDiemen 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please listen to my new album: dreamawake.bandcamp.com/

@marcelocastro5037 Жыл бұрын

Marvelous

@stratocasterTheBest 3 жыл бұрын

Very good, a beautiful execution and a great voice

@JoshVanDiemen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I like a nice Strat, myself. Take care. joshvandiemen.bandcamp.com/

@MichaelNY78 Жыл бұрын

Even the voice very similar to Ian Anderson.

@austone121 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff Josh. Another Tasmanian talent :-)

@superfaststeve 2 жыл бұрын

3:51 when you run out of air so you just put in another beat :D great cover man, love it!

@ninapeyser3075 3 жыл бұрын

It is a shame that there is a lot pf talent out there and we do not know about it

@Me-tuber 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@JoshVanDiemen 3 жыл бұрын

It's certainly a big old pond to try to make a splash in. Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment. joshvandiemen.bandcamp.com/

@fraseredk7433 Жыл бұрын

That looks like Lake Kariba in the background ??

@jimmurdoch7745 10 ай бұрын

Loch Lomond - Scotland.

@troycoxdeoccultingtheoccul358 Жыл бұрын

Damn that was good. The singing as good as the playing.

@francescomanna 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thanks for your music is great hearing and seen you!

@lucguenette7534 Жыл бұрын

Josh you play it like u had written it, no disrespect to Ian.

@herbertpronk6709 5 жыл бұрын

Bit fast but nonetheless very nice !!

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's the way it came out. I'm untrained, undisciplined. Play purely emotionally, and I get so into this that I speed it up, it's pure excitement. I've experimented with slowing it down and it sounds way more authentic but I always speed up again. This was 11 years ago. Still meaning to buy a metronome! Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. Have a great day

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@user-gn6hi3ii4i 17 күн бұрын

Bravo 👏👍👋

@paulobastos1774 9 ай бұрын

Wow. astonishing. 👍👍👍👍👍

@pamcorcoran3325 6 жыл бұрын

slow it down.... too fast.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's the way it came out. I'm untrained, undisciplined. Play purely emotionally, and I get so into this that I speed it up, it's pure excitement. I've experimented with slowing it down and it sounds way more authentic but I always speed up again. This was 12 years ago. Still meaning to buy a metronome! Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. Have a great day

@JoshVanDiemen 4 жыл бұрын

If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@MTtyer 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent sir. I'm 58 and have been playing "at" this song for years. You nailed it.

@Larry-Keet 11 ай бұрын

Sings like an eagle that 12 string🍻

@davegrier523 8 ай бұрын

Best version out there by a country mile. Maybe 2. VERY well done sir.

@richardhumby8704 8 ай бұрын

Brilliantly done.

@batchelerjr 7 ай бұрын

Solid young man. And on a 12 string

@westerngerry 2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it Josh, well done

@la196 12 жыл бұрын

@scottytrotter, Thick As A Brick is known for it's time signature and tempo changes throughout the arrangement. Caused quite a stir back in the day. That's also what makes it so tough to play it well and sing it at the same time. I think this guys cover is "over the top". Talent.

@gioacme7321 2 жыл бұрын

Mamma mia , con una 12 corde... per me è impossibile.... Una bravura esagerata. Mi viene voglia di vendere le chitarre, non mi potrò mai avvicinare a quei livelli. Complimenti.