“A leftover from Songs From The Wood” is a good way of putting it. That could be why it’s one of my favourite tracks from this album. You reminded me of the story of why they spelled it Led Zeppelin rather than Lead. They thought that Americans would pronounce it like “need” instead of like “dead”😉
5:38 "Leaded Window" is referring to the older style window with glass segments connected using lead, and is pronounced like "lead" in a pencil..."led".
Although not related to this album, a JT track you must seek out is "March, The Mad Scientist". If I remember correctly, it's an outtake from 'Minstrel in the Gallery'. A really great track.
I just love this song! The whole album is great but the flute in this is so catchy. You are right, it would fit in perfectly with Songs From The Wood. How Ian Anderson can take something so simple and weave it into a beautiful song has always amazed me! Thanks for getting back to "real" music like this and Chris Squire ect."😁 You have covered so much Prog and then so many other genres. Got to love your open-mindednes musically! You are even getting into some classical which is out of your comfort zone and I think that's great. No reviewer even close to you but you are so modest about it. I just don't bother with the rest. Take care and stay the best Justin!!!!!🎷🎹🎸✌️😎
I started listening to Tull in the late 80ties. It must have been around 1992 or so when I was a student here at a German University and had a great night at a local Disco. The very last Song that night was "Moths". I started dancing to it and after about a Minute I realiszed I was the only one dancing. I kept going and was totally taken away. Kind of my "moth moment" back then.
The myth of the moth is most melancholy. Never an apt pupa, simple little brain. They should seek out a mate, but are drawn to the flame! Poor little creature, cocooned away, flying high in the night light.Burned and never seeing the dawning of the day.🦋🦋🦋😂.✌&❤
I cant help but everytime I hear this beautiful track, Peter Gabriels Solsbury Hill come to my mind. I hear maybe a few similarities in both songs, but like Moths more.😊
I love how this tune along with the other 'animal' tracks on this album capture the sound of what the lyrics are telling. You can't help but to imagine the moths and their suicidal game around the flame in how the music lilts.
Never get tired of this one. I would recommend you listen to the Steven Wilson remix of "Rover" when you get there as the 2003 remaster uses an incorrect, lesser version of the song without the great string arrangement.
Beautiful.. absolutely beautiful song...the lyrics are just magical. Ian's voice is sublime imho. What a talent, singer, writer, musician....just another level..just like Jethro Tull ,on another level... awesome track, awesome album Justin...loved your review too ❤
I can hear whimsy coming through this song in spades. Ian has a great musical ear to bring everything together the way he does. This album and SFTW are forerunners to the great and rich intertwining of sounds which culminated in Under Wraps. How Tull could weave all the different instrumental and sound effects together in that album is quite amazing. The poetic lyrics in the song are made all the more interesting because of their complete ambiguity to interpret as you will. I was just listening to Supernatural Superserious by REM and was struck by the lovely poetic lyrics in that song too.
This is a Tull favorite ... such a charming, beautiful tune. I think it's about giving in to the passions of the moment without considering the consequences.
Tull's best band line up includes the 3 seasonal albums. All of them are masterpieces. 'Songs From The Wood' gives me that Spring / Fall feel. 'Heavy Horses' moves us from Spring into a Summer album. 'Stormwatch' brings on the cold Winter. Anyone else agree? Disagree?
This is one of my favorite songs off a wonderful album. If you like the songs that start off simply then keep adding instruments-and I sure do-I’d suggest “Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day” from Tull’s Warchild album.
Again, I am a huge tull fan. I put this whole album in the class of Under wraps, A, Crest of a knave etc. I could pick up a Tull album once a week for the rest of my life and these would never hit my turn table. Im ancient though. I won Tulls first 7 albums for being the 7th caller in the mid 70s. The last album I though any good was Stormwatch. Which was very good.
Again, I find there's something Cat Stevens in Ian Anderson's voice on "Moths". It's a great catchy track, not my favorite on the album but still excellent!😉
This track is just so damned catchy -- the rhythms, the acoustic textures, the build, the lyrics... It's nowhere close to being the best track on the album, and yet it's totally freaking awesome repeat-play fodder. And yes, it would fit perfectly on SFTW... which is high praise indeed.
Am I the only one who thinks this song is reminiscent of Peter Gabriel's " Solsbury Hill "? PG and Ian Anderson are both Brits, I guess there's that...
Same as what you and others said. Yes it could have fit with Songs from the Wood. I think you will like 'Journeyman' too. Again, not a GOAT album, but you won't be asking for your life back. Pleased you are enjoying it so far.
👍great reaction. apropos moths. you don't feel to react to auroras debut album from 2016 with the thought provoking title all my demons greeting me as a friend? she is a lovely moth collector. i'm pretty sure you would like her a lot. maybe some of your patreons could set the course.
It has been mentioned that "Moths" has a call-and-response setup, with a musical answer to a sung line. In Tull's case, the melody ascends, where Gabriel's descends from 3 to 1. I see no other similarities beyond that musical device.
The way I see it is a woman who can't decide between 2 men (ie, the 2 moths spinning in her eyes), both of whom love her. The danger of course is to the 2 men, because eventually one of them is going to lose out. But each is determined to win her over (ie, their actions are a bit "suicidal", each knowing that he has the possibility of being the loser) and that determination is driven by an almost moth-like attraction to a flame (where the woman is the flame).
Suggestion: Do ONLY Tull songs for 2 months. I mean, no more rubbish that takes away at most fifty percent of the interest of your followers... Then you're Catholic and after that we'll make all the solo albums of all Tull members, ok.? God bless you, my friend... 🙏🏻
This musical frolic is an absolute gem. Short, sweet and sublime. I love the flute/violin interplay.
You can definitely hear the "Wood" in this track, but fits perfectly with this album too.
“A leftover from Songs From The Wood” is a good way of putting it. That could be why it’s one of my favourite tracks from this album. You reminded me of the story of why they spelled it Led Zeppelin rather than Lead. They thought that Americans would pronounce it like “need” instead of like “dead”😉
5:38 "Leaded Window" is referring to the older style window with glass segments connected using lead, and is pronounced like "lead" in a pencil..."led".
Although not related to this album, a JT track you must seek out is "March, The Mad Scientist". If I remember correctly, it's an outtake from 'Minstrel in the Gallery'. A really great track.
I just love this song! The whole album is great but the flute in this is so catchy. You are right, it would fit in perfectly with Songs From The Wood. How Ian Anderson can take something so simple and weave it into a beautiful song has always amazed me! Thanks for getting back to "real" music like this and Chris Squire ect."😁 You have covered so much Prog and then so many other genres. Got to love your open-mindednes musically! You are even getting into some classical which is out of your comfort zone and I think that's great. No reviewer even close to you but you are so modest about it. I just don't bother with the rest.
Take care and stay the best Justin!!!!!🎷🎹🎸✌️😎
Great track. Great album. I keep asking please don't forget War Child. Here I am again.
Ian is such a great songwriter .
I started listening to Tull in the late 80ties. It must have been around 1992 or so when I was a student here at a German University and had a great night at a local Disco. The very last Song that night was "Moths". I started dancing to it and after about a Minute I realiszed I was the only one dancing. I kept going and was totally taken away. Kind of my "moth moment" back then.
The myth of the moth is most melancholy. Never an apt pupa, simple little brain. They should seek out a mate, but are drawn to the flame! Poor little creature, cocooned away, flying high in the night light.Burned and never seeing the dawning of the day.🦋🦋🦋😂.✌&❤
I cant help but everytime I hear this beautiful track, Peter Gabriels Solsbury Hill come to my mind. I hear maybe a few similarities in both songs, but like Moths more.😊
One of my favorites... probably because I love songs from the wood LP so much... Thanks for all you do!
Glad you enjoyed Dave!
I love how this tune along with the other 'animal' tracks on this album capture the sound of what the lyrics are telling. You can't help but to imagine the moths and their suicidal game around the flame in how the music lilts.
I'm going to sound old fashioned here when I say this really is " beautiful " music.
Not old fashioned at all. This really is a beautiful song!
@markmaxwell1013 I'm glad I'm not alone thinking like that👍
Nothing wrong with old fashioned or with beautiful music.
And dont you love that middle-ages vibe? The flute! So cool,!!
Definitely!
Never get tired of this one. I would recommend you listen to the Steven Wilson remix of "Rover" when you get there as the 2003 remaster uses an incorrect, lesser version of the song without the great string arrangement.
Beautiful.. absolutely beautiful song...the lyrics are just magical.
Ian's voice is sublime imho.
What a talent, singer, writer, musician....just another level..just like Jethro Tull ,on another level... awesome track, awesome album Justin...loved your review too ❤
from the same album, try "journey man". John Glascock (RIP), shines with his fender bass
I can hear whimsy coming through this song in spades. Ian has a great musical ear to bring everything together the way he does. This album and SFTW are forerunners to the great and rich intertwining of sounds which culminated in Under Wraps. How Tull could weave all the different instrumental and sound effects together in that album is quite amazing.
The poetic lyrics in the song are made all the more interesting because of their complete ambiguity to interpret as you will. I was just listening to Supernatural Superserious by REM and was struck by the lovely poetic lyrics in that song too.
This is a Tull favorite ... such a charming, beautiful tune. I think it's about giving in to the passions of the moment without considering the consequences.
Tull's best band line up includes the 3 seasonal albums. All of them are masterpieces. 'Songs From The Wood' gives me that Spring / Fall feel. 'Heavy Horses' moves us from Spring into a Summer album. 'Stormwatch' brings on the cold Winter. Anyone else agree? Disagree?
This is one of my favorite songs off a wonderful album.
If you like the songs that start off simply then keep adding instruments-and I sure do-I’d suggest “Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day” from Tull’s Warchild album.
Just waiting for weathercock reaction. That will be awesome
Same, and the title track, too. I want to see Justin wrestle with the lyrics. 😁
Great that you are doing the more obscure gems.
Ty :)
I love this song
Again, I am a huge tull fan. I put this whole album in the class of Under wraps, A, Crest of a knave etc. I could pick up a Tull album once a week for the rest of my life and these would never hit my turn table.
Im ancient though. I won Tulls first 7 albums for being the 7th
caller in the mid 70s. The last album I though any good was
Stormwatch. Which was very good.
I always just thought it was a song about moths
Thank you for reviewing HH. Can you turn the album around to show the band?
Again, I find there's something Cat Stevens in Ian Anderson's voice on "Moths". It's a great catchy track, not my favorite on the album but still excellent!😉
Great mix right after or before Tuesday's Dead.
Good spot on Cat Stevens, a.k.. Not just in Ian's voice, but in the song itself - a bit like Peace Train maybe?
@@gaiaeternal5131 Absolutely !
This track is just so damned catchy -- the rhythms, the acoustic textures, the build, the lyrics... It's nowhere close to being the best track on the album, and yet it's totally freaking awesome repeat-play fodder. And yes, it would fit perfectly on SFTW... which is high praise indeed.
Am I the only one who thinks this song is reminiscent of Peter Gabriel's " Solsbury Hill "? PG and Ian Anderson are both Brits, I guess there's that...
Same as what you and others said. Yes it could have fit with Songs from the Wood. I think you will like 'Journeyman' too. Again, not a GOAT album, but you won't be asking for your life back. Pleased you are enjoying it so far.
Ty Michael :) Having a lovely time with this one
👍great reaction. apropos moths. you don't feel to react to auroras debut album from 2016 with the thought provoking title all my demons greeting me as a friend? she is a lovely moth collector. i'm pretty sure you would like her a lot. maybe some of your patreons could set the course.
I've heard it already :) Its good
@@JustJP aaaw, i just hoped for your reaction. but i knew you would like her craft.
Great song
Whenever this comes up on my playlist, I smile and automatically feel in a great mood. Thanks for making my evening. 👍👍🎶
Glad you enjoyed it David :)
Living in the Past is our favourite.
Wait, what? I've just looked at the title of this video. It isn't "Solsbury Hill" by Peter Gabriel? You could have fooled me!
Similar feel but totally different melody
It has been mentioned that "Moths" has a call-and-response setup, with a musical answer to a sung line. In Tull's case, the melody ascends, where Gabriel's descends from 3 to 1. I see no other similarities beyond that musical device.
Perhaps it's about finiteness in General.
The candle as Symbol for time or life? 🤔
A pretty, melodic and pastoral song. I liked it a lot.
Wait until you hear the title track.
Awesome track.
The way I see it is a woman who can't decide between 2 men (ie, the 2 moths spinning in her eyes), both of whom love her. The danger of course is to the 2 men, because eventually one of them is going to lose out. But each is determined to win her over (ie, their actions are a bit "suicidal", each knowing that he has the possibility of being the loser) and that determination is driven by an almost moth-like attraction to a flame (where the woman is the flame).
Suggestion: Do ONLY Tull songs for 2 months. I mean, no more rubbish that takes away at most fifty percent of the interest of your followers... Then you're Catholic and after that we'll make all the solo albums of all Tull members, ok.?
God bless you, my friend... 🙏🏻