Yes, exactly this. That intro riff is society's view of an old homeless creeper man. Then it gets softer, tells his story, and leads up to combine the two versions in the climax.
@@eskregg Exactly. And they did a very interesting thing with the ending during concerts. The studio track ends on Anderson's vocal, descending by a full octave against a three-note ascent in the instrumental -- but in concert they play up the ascending and descending lines to the max, and finish with an extended ascent -- effectively lifting the "poor old sot ... spitting out pieces of his broken luck" to redemption. This heightens the contrast between society's contemptuous insecurity about the homeless man and God's loving compassion for him ... and come out firmly on the side of compassion.
It is so wonderful to see your admiration of Ian Anderson and his performance, his theater(and off course the whole band). You are one of the few that make reaction videos, who, without words, just by your presence and facial expression, can tell a story about music. Thank you for doing these older bands and musicians too. It's very enjoyable.
On my 7th birthday I was gifted a portable 9V AM/FM mono radio with an earbud. That night I hid under my covers late at night and discovered a whole 'nutha musical world when I first heard Jethro Tull Aqualung…
I just discovered you today and enjoyed seeing young people today discovering music from the dawn of rock music. This genre was so new that the record industry had no clue what to do with it. During this decade the first really big group were the Beetles. I remember when they played at the Cow Pallace in San Francisco, California. There were rock groups but also a lot of folk music like Simon and Garfunkel. Jethro Tull has been my favorite band my whole life. I grew up during the 50's and 60's graduating highschool in 1971. If you have not listened to their whole albums I encourage you to do so. There is another album they did (not sure if it would lend itself to a reaction video) named Thick as a Brick that is also a must listen. My second favorite group is Pink Floid. The rest that I also listen to all the time are too numerous to list here but most are from the 60's and 70's. I may be biased but IMHO the these two decades were the best of anything newer. The reason? This period preceded the invention of the PC and these artists regardless if you like them or not were real musicians with actual talent. There are very few current songs that appeal to me because there is way too much influence of the use of computers and very little real talent. I am glad that I still like classical music. You mentioned that you had never heard the flute in rock music. Perhaps you have not heard other classical instruments used as rock instruments. The first group is Two Cellos, they are two very talented cellists the second is Lindsay Sterling who plays the violin. If you have not heard of these guys they are worth checking out. Another interesting group is from Mongolia. They play heavy metal rock using traditional classical Mongolian instruments as well as incorporating traditional Mongolian throat singing which is very unique. Their name is Hu and can be found here on RUclips. They are so different that you might want to do a reaction video covering one of their songs.
Thank you for sharing this great reaction. It is always such a pleasure to see younger generations enjoy the music that I enjoyed when I was their age. It's also enjoyable to see someone who is classically trained appreciate the nuances of the performers and have such respect for them. So again, thank you for what you do.
Oh thank you very very much too for your support in watching too. It is really amazing to watch a lot of the great performances, music and compositions from different genre and different generations. I learn a lot from all of them🥰
Wonderful reaction, Alliyah! I am a drummer and a long time Tull fan, and this drummer is the best I have ever heard perform with him! The imagination, musicality, and perfect timing through all the different colorations of the music was really impeccable! Tull has not lost anything over the years, in fact I think he is continuing to grow as a music maker! Again, great job on your response to this genius!❤😊❤😊❤😊
So glad you reacted to this one! That main guitar riff is brilliant in how it's both sinister and a little prog sounding at the same time. If you want to see more of Ian Anderson live there are several full-length, professionally filmed concerts on RUclips, two from 1977 in particular that are amazing. They also have some concept albums from the 70s that have entire songs that are just orchestral that I'm sure you would enjoy as a classically trained musician. Thanks for reacting to this one, great analysis of the vocals too, keep up the good work!
Hello Aaliyah, I was a Musician for years and when Ian came out the thought of a band with a singer playing a flute was unorthodox but it worked as his way to express his Love of Music
On top of being a beautiful and talented young lady, I'm pleased to see you love good old rock music. Tull has been my favourite since i discovered them in about 1968. Keep smiling, love the dimples.❤
Jethro Tull truly is a musical genius same with Alice Cooper both are Rock Legends who inspired a lot. Another Fantastic video my friend. Lucy (my Cat) is here with me too she says hello lol. 💙❄️😸
You made a lot of good observations about Jethro Tull. Great energy and stage presence, melodic, striking contrasts between different sections of the song. Yes, on all counts. You can also add how down-to-earth and rustic they are. They've got it all!
Thank you for reacting to another Jethro Tull song! There are two important things in life: Jethro Tull and Chicken 65. Your reactions are always immediate and honest. You often mention something that you hear which I have heard all this time but didn't realise it's actually there and I didn't just imagine it. Stage presence: I went to a Tull concert which was opened by a good band (forgot who it was though 😇) - the lights on stage went out and the roadies rearranged everything for Tull to come on. There was a lot of thumping and banging and suddenly a light went on lighting up one of the roadies who seemed to run around on the stage, not knowing what to do. The light went out again and there was a voice that said " Ian Anderson wasn't able to come today because he is sick." - Silence. - ...and gradually the audience started murmuring and growling. After a while that same light went on again and at the end corner of the stage the roadie from before sat... as if by magic he produced a flute and started playing Thick As A Brick. The audience went wild - all of the lights went on and the band kicked in and joined Ian Anderson... As regards stage presence, this was the best concert I ever witnessed. Thanks again Aaliyah for Jethro Tull!
So glad you loved this one, Aaliyah. Jethro Tull were an incredible band, especially in concert. All members were solid at their positions and they never failed to entertain. Their sound would vary from album to album, though always creative. They played Rock but added in elements of Folk, Classical, Opera, and almost anything else that would fit each song. The blend of Rock with Classical became known as Progressive Rock or Prog. Note the different sections of this piece. Definitely a Classical influence in the writing. Most songs told a story, as well. The lead singer, Ian Anderson, is an amazing character onstage - a major focal point of their live shows. He mostly stuck to vocals this time, but he's also an excellent guitarist and, even more so, an astonishingly good flautist. I've seen Classically trained flautists see him for the first time and they're always floored at how good he is. On flute, he is self-taught, yet could play in front of an audience within a year or so. His flutter tongue is amazing and he was one of the first to embrace vocalising while he played. Both are difficult skills to learn, let alone teach yourself. I highly recommend the songs Thick As A Brick, Living In The Past, or Locomotive Breath for some jaw-dropping flute playing. Ingat ka, kaibigan. ♥
Fifty plus years ago, we would often spend a Friday night after our classes finished, listening to a whole album in one sitting. Many of these albums were arranged to paint a whole story. Jethro Tull's Aqualung is one of those albums that is best served whole starting at Track 1 all the way to Track 11. That is probably torture for the younger generations that have everything presented in short sound bites, and often in unconnected ways.
A different band, totally unique. And, you can only get this good if all the musicians with you are also at the top of their game. Much underrated group of skilled guys sometimes overshadowed by Ian's on stage presence. Saw them live in London in the early early 70's, they were then the 'warm-up' act for Cat Stevens!
I think old Ian once said that he was over-theatrical in his younger days. I personally think that his engagement on stage and his playfulness is perfect. It get the song's message through very powerfully. Exuberance is the friend of poetry and although this song is speaking about a very real issue ( homelessness ), it does so with a level of artistry that perfectly matches the conflicting emotions that its portraying.
You probably should look up some of the English slang terms used in this song. For example, a "dogend" is a cigarette but (as a kid I always thought it was some kind of a flower) and "bog" is the toilet (as a kid I always thought that he was referring to a swamp).
I don't think I ever saw this performance of the song before. Thanks to whoever recommended that version. Yes, Ian Anderson is a lot of fun to watch. Equal parts performance art and musical performance. Just disovered your channel and the two Jethro Tull reactions are the first thing I watched. (I don't think I ever even heard Oh God before). Nice analysis. You've earned a new subscriber.
I've seen Tull more times than I've seen any other band. Always different, always new. They make a 30 year old song new exciting and different every time. Genius.
I like your insights. They're very sharp and precise. And you apologize for cutting into the song, because you respect the music. Most reactors don't. You are a gem among pebbles.
Respectfully thank you for first listen nice. Of course a suggestion Aqualung full studio album and a cut Cross-eyed Mary husky lyrics on that one. Applause !
One of the dangers of this song is that after listening you might have "Salvation a la mode, and a cup of tea" firmly in your memory forever. Aside from that, Martin Barre's guitar solo ranks consistently in the top 50 greatest lists you might find. (even top 20 in some) The way it ends and brings us back into the song is amazing. And of course, who else but Ian Anderson would have the imagination to boldly follow it with "Dee, dee, de-dee dee dee..."?
You want some great live Tull? Try either Tanglewood 1970 or the Isle of Wight 1970 as they were establishing their brilliance and were truly new and unique. Great shows!
Loved your reaction, Aaliyah! Your reaction was exactly how we felt when we first heard this. Ian Anderson one of the best frontmen in the history of Rock! Seen them many times in concert, never failed to entertain! It's sad a lot of modern music has lost this excitement and pure passion.
I play most classic 70s Rock on guitar & have for 50 years so I can attest to how talented these people were & how hard they worked at teaching themselves their craft as I too am self taught : we had no cellphones, Internet and VERY unreliable transcribed music in that era & very little of that 😮
Incredible performance by Ian and the whole band. A big shout out to Martin Barre, one of the best and most underrated guitarists in rock. I saw Jethro Tull a half dozen times, including right at the stage, Ian and Martin is what led those shows, with some crazy antics and stellar play by John Evan on keyboards in the 70s. Try Nothing is Easy sometime for more great Tull. One thing you should do is check out the studio originals on your own time, hear what the songs really sound like and enjoy the incredible studio mixes from back then, it is hard to replicate that perfection live, you matter how much we all love to see them perform. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
I think you would really enjoy the song Songs From The Wood,the 1977 or 78 live version is so good .The vocals and mix of musical textures are excellent.I hope to see you do a reaction to this.I believe you will thoroughly enjoy it.
I was at this concert when it came through Dallas, TX. It was incredibly entertaining. You should watch Locomotive Breath from the same concert if you haven't yet - a great example of progressive rock
It's really fascinating that you have almost the same thoughts and feelings as many here who heard this band for the first time decades ago. I first heard Jethro Tull in rock clubs in the late 80s with their hit 'Locomotive Breath' and, like you, was fascinated by the incredible energy of Ian Anderson, that flute and his voice and the rock sound of his band. But you have to remember that in the 70s in particular, all bands were extremely experimental in order to invent their own sound. I think the 70s were the most creative time for music and especially rock music. I recommend FOCUS with Hocus Pocus for you. It will blow your mind ;-)
Thanks for the good comments. It's nice to follow your comments and see your sincere joy and enthusiasm 🩷. It is true that Jetro Tull is one of the most interesting bands in this genre. Especially these early days of the band were real performances. I personally saw the band live for the first time in 1971 in Helsinki at the Culture House. The going was wild.
FYI 2 of the best album jackets ever. "Thick as a Brick" A news paper bifold Goofy British comedy. "Stand Up" Fantastic Art work plus a stand up that unfolds when opened.
If you like the structure and dynamics you should check the song "Minstrel in the gallery" combining medieval inspiration with jazz and rock. Totally different is (a quite older) Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull + Lucia Micarelli on violin making a cover of Led Zeppelin's song "Kashmir" - mixing genres! (But you should have heard the Zeppelin original in advance).
yea. jethro was a great band. they had a lot of good songs that didn't get air time. you have have to dig deep for them if you want. my favorite is "living in the past".
The best popular music from this era tends to defy categorization. Jethro Tull, Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, etc. They created their own genre. You should do one of the live Thick as a Brick performances on RUclips . You'd like it quite a bit
If you like Tull (and they are one of my favorite bands) you will also like Kansas-impressive musicianship with great vocal harmonies but instead of Rock Flute, you get Rock Violin! Check out a live version of CARRY ON WAYWARD SON . And the other Prog Rock band you should check out is Rush. Try XANADU live…
this is there big gest hit song and interrestingly enough its their only song I can think of that Ian doesnt play flute- they play a Bach piece called Bouree and what I feel is a Bach inspired piece-my favourite called living in the past-I love how theatrical he is-have seen them 5 times in small halls and 20 thousand seat arenas-always fantastic show[if you like flute explore other songs also recommend cross eyed mary
You my dear have selected the figurehead song by Tull, so to speak The opening guitar riff is known worldwide!! When the weather changed recently, I would sing this song when my nose ran.. Ian is a storyteller and darn good showman!! I always thought that Ian looked higher than a Georgia pine tree. BUT, I have learned Ian is anti-dope. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think you ARE enjoying this!!! I predict that this guitar riff is now burned into your brain!!!
Just a little extra info for you as perhaps English is not your first language (you speak though very well, better than me, mind I am Scottish 😂) so some of the subtleties of the lyrics might have passed you by. The song is about a homeless person, a down and out. Ian changes his voice primarily to distinguish when he sings as a member of certain parts of society and their views on the homeless (often sneering and unkind) and the actual realities for a person with no where to go and down on their luck. The difference between what folks think of someone and who they really are is explored within the words and the vocal styles. An aqualung you might know is a portable breathing device for under water which is quite noisy and the character has that name due to the sounds of his harsh breathing from years of being out in the cold and wet. The album is split into 2 sides (obviously as it was on vinyl) with side one being "Aqualung" and side 2 "My God" where Ian challenges the hypocrisy of religion in the way that it treats the poor etc. Hope this helps you understand a little more about this very interesting and creative piece. All the best.
I got squimish* seeing how'd you'd take the intro(PG-13). I think you'll agree Tull is a rabbit hole you'll want to spend a lifetime getting to enjoy.😎🌻🌻🌻.
I wonder if this lovely young lady really understands the lyrics - the beautiful raw word pictures Ian conjures up? I swear I knew the the poor sod who Ian describes... So perfect was his representation of that lost soul who wandered through every English town and village.
Ian is always telling a story and while difficult to catch in one listen they are important to the song. You may have difficulty with some of the terms used, but it's worth a deeper dive.
Hi Aaliyah. It's really great to see young people like yourself seeing things I saw away back when and appreciating them. I do want to say, though: in this recording Ian's voice had already begun to go. He didn't have the advantage of your classical training and did things to it that destroyed it. It is perhaps unfortunate that you chose this recording to listen to, the earlier ones are better. Let me also say Tull is very much two bands-- OK, that's not fair; they are much more than two, not to say schizophrenic-- when listening to the studio version versus the live versions. I've been listening to Tull for 50 years now, and I still can't say which I like better. They're both great, but it's a different experience; very much so. I do not suggest you react to both versions-- there are too many; this song for example was recorded 10 or 12 times and every one is different-- but purely for your own pleasure and information, you should listen to them. Maybe, if you want to do more reaction videos, you might try a studio version of their other work. For instance, "My God" would be a good one. Ian Anderson is a master showman and multi-instrumentalist. His talent and ability is (still) otherworldly. But don't forget the other members of the band. The cast has changed over the years, but Martin Barre on lead guitar is one of the most underrated guitarists anywhere; the incomparable (and fundamentally goofy) John Evan on keyboards; Barrimore (Barrie is his given name) Barlow on drums; they did much more that assist Ian. They were part of the show. Ian was always the star, though. Take a look at the band members faces-- it will take a while, you have to get past what Ian is doing-- while they're waiting for the cue to come back in. They're just gobsmacked at what Ian could do, and they played with him every night. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Salvation a la mode, and a cup of tea, indeed. Finally, if someone older than your grandfather can say this without offense, you are very beautiful. I predict good things for you. I just subscribed.
You have a lot of music to listen to by Tull and you will love it. I suggest that you listen to the album Stand Up (1969) - all of it- as it shows a different variety of styles of music in the songs, and this was their second album. It is in my top five albums by Jethro Tull. So I am eagerly waiting for your review of this album and any other Tull music
He is telling a story of two different views of a homeless man, one a harsh view, the other a compassionate view
Yes, exactly this. That intro riff is society's view of an old homeless creeper man.
Then it gets softer, tells his story, and leads up to combine the two versions in the climax.
The music here really is helical with the story, which is nice.
Thanks so much for sharing these insights, much appreciated
@@eskregg Exactly. And they did a very interesting thing with the ending during concerts. The studio track ends on Anderson's vocal, descending by a full octave against a three-note ascent in the instrumental -- but in concert they play up the ascending and descending lines to the max, and finish with an extended ascent -- effectively lifting the "poor old sot ... spitting out pieces of his broken luck" to redemption. This heightens the contrast between society's contemptuous insecurity about the homeless man and God's loving compassion for him ... and come out firmly on the side of compassion.
It is so wonderful to see your admiration of Ian Anderson and his performance, his theater(and off course the whole band). You are one of the few that make reaction videos, who, without words, just by your presence and facial expression, can tell a story about music. Thank you for doing these older bands and musicians too. It's very enjoyable.
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Thank you very much for watching too💕💕💕
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And the flowers bloom like madness in the spring!
it took me years before i realized what that meant!
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Thanks for reacting to Jethro Tull. You're amazing 👏
Thank you too for watching🥰
Your amazing hope someday you can listen to thick As a brick good music
One of the ONLY Jethro Tull songs that did not feature a flute. However, it was the biggest hit.
Thanks for sharing the info
The "one" song without flute... Still a great tune...
Thanks for sharing. Keep up the journey. All the best!
Thank you too Mr. Dave💕
On my 7th birthday I was gifted a portable 9V AM/FM mono radio with an earbud. That night I hid under my covers late at night and discovered a whole 'nutha musical world when I first heard Jethro Tull Aqualung…
Thanks for sharing your story
There’s some British slang in the song; “Bends to take a dog end” dog end=cigarette butt. “He goes down to the bog to warm his feet.” Bog=bathroom
Thanks for sharing the info
Remember finding out that some of the great lyrics by the Beatles was common Brit slang.
I just discovered you today and enjoyed seeing young people today discovering music from the dawn of rock music. This genre was so new that the record industry had no clue what to do with it. During this decade the first really big group were the Beetles. I remember when they played at the Cow Pallace in San Francisco, California. There were rock groups but also a lot of folk music like Simon and Garfunkel. Jethro Tull has been my favorite band my whole life. I grew up during the 50's and 60's graduating highschool in 1971. If you have not listened to their whole albums I encourage you to do so. There is another album they did (not sure if it would lend itself to a reaction video) named Thick as a Brick that is also a must listen. My second favorite group is Pink Floid. The rest that I also listen to all the time are too numerous to list here but most are from the 60's and 70's. I may be biased but IMHO the these two decades were the best of anything newer. The reason? This period preceded the invention of the PC and these artists regardless if you like them or not were real musicians with actual talent. There are very few current songs that appeal to me because there is way too much influence of the use of computers and very little real talent. I am glad that I still like classical music. You mentioned that you had never heard the flute in rock music. Perhaps you have not heard other classical instruments used as rock instruments. The first group is Two Cellos, they are two very talented cellists the second is Lindsay Sterling who plays the violin. If you have not heard of these guys they are worth checking out. Another interesting group is from Mongolia. They play heavy metal rock using traditional classical Mongolian instruments as well as incorporating traditional Mongolian throat singing which is very unique. Their name is Hu and can be found here on RUclips. They are so different that you might want to do a reaction video covering one of their songs.
Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to share all of these, much appreciated. Thanks for your recommendation too
Ian Anderson is the God given bard to humanity for the 20th century and beyond. No other musician comes close to his absolute genius.
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Thank you for sharing this great reaction. It is always such a pleasure to see younger generations enjoy the music that I enjoyed when I was their age. It's also enjoyable to see someone who is classically trained appreciate the nuances of the performers and have such respect for them. So again, thank you for what you do.
Oh thank you very very much too for your support in watching too. It is really amazing to watch a lot of the great performances, music and compositions from different genre and different generations. I learn a lot from all of them🥰
Wonderful reaction, Alliyah! I am a drummer and a long time Tull fan, and this drummer is the best I have ever heard perform with him! The imagination, musicality, and perfect timing through all the different colorations of the music was really impeccable! Tull has not lost anything over the years, in fact I think he is continuing to grow as a music maker! Again, great job on your response to this genius!❤😊❤😊❤😊
Oh thanks so much for sharing, much appreciated
So glad you reacted to this one! That main guitar riff is brilliant in how it's both sinister and a little prog sounding at the same time. If you want to see more of Ian Anderson live there are several full-length, professionally filmed concerts on RUclips, two from 1977 in particular that are amazing. They also have some concept albums from the 70s that have entire songs that are just orchestral that I'm sure you would enjoy as a classically trained musician. Thanks for reacting to this one, great analysis of the vocals too, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much for your kind words and sharing your insights and recommendations🌺
Rock Music was never a boring Music
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The transitions on that song are amazing..good choice
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Oh to be 15 again listening to this for the first time.
Unfortunately that train left the station 50 years ago.
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Well, "no way to slow down"...
Hello Aaliyah, I was a Musician for years and when Ian came out the thought of a band with a singer playing a flute was unorthodox but it worked as his way to express his Love of Music
Oh hello, thanks so much for sharing🥰
So much talent. Great reaction young lady. Much love from 🇮🇹🇧🇪🇪🇺
Thank you very much, much love as well🤗
On top of being a beautiful and talented young lady, I'm pleased to see you love good old rock music. Tull has been my favourite since i discovered them in about 1968. Keep smiling, love the dimples.❤
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Ian Anderson is a master of his art. I've been watching them for over 50 years.
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you got me beat I'm 43 been listening since second grade
You have a beautiful voice, young Lady!
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Another great reaction ..
Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰
Great reaction, Aaliyah! I really enjoy watching young people discover and appreciate the music i grew up with.
Oh hello, thank you very much for watching and for your support💕
Jethro Tull truly is a musical genius same with Alice Cooper both are Rock Legends who inspired a lot. Another Fantastic video my friend. Lucy (my Cat) is here with me too she says hello lol. 💙❄️😸
jethro tull is the name of the band. it sounds like youre referring to ian anderson, the singer/flutist/primary writer of the band.
Many thanks for sharing
You made a lot of good observations about Jethro Tull. Great energy and stage presence, melodic, striking contrasts between different sections of the song. Yes, on all counts. You can also add how down-to-earth and rustic they are. They've got it all!
Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you for reacting to another Jethro Tull song! There are two important things in life: Jethro Tull and Chicken 65.
Your reactions are always immediate and honest. You often mention something that you hear which I have heard all this time but didn't realise it's actually there and I didn't just imagine it.
Stage presence: I went to a Tull concert which was opened by a good band (forgot who it was though 😇) - the lights on stage went out and the roadies rearranged everything for Tull to come on.
There was a lot of thumping and banging and suddenly a light went on lighting up one of the roadies who seemed to run around on the stage, not knowing what to do.
The light went out again and there was a voice that said " Ian Anderson wasn't able to come today because he is sick." - Silence. - ...and gradually the audience started murmuring and growling.
After a while that same light went on again and at the end corner of the stage the roadie from before sat... as if by magic he produced a flute and started playing Thick As A Brick.
The audience went wild - all of the lights went on and the band kicked in and joined Ian Anderson...
As regards stage presence, this was the best concert I ever witnessed.
Thanks again Aaliyah for Jethro Tull!
Hello, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful experience💕💕💕
So glad you loved this one, Aaliyah. Jethro Tull were an incredible band, especially in concert. All members were solid at their positions and they never failed to entertain.
Their sound would vary from album to album, though always creative. They played Rock but added in elements of Folk, Classical, Opera, and almost anything else that would fit each song. The blend of Rock with Classical became known as Progressive Rock or Prog. Note the different sections of this piece. Definitely a Classical influence in the writing. Most songs told a story, as well.
The lead singer, Ian Anderson, is an amazing character onstage - a major focal point of their live shows. He mostly stuck to vocals this time, but he's also an excellent guitarist and, even more so, an astonishingly good flautist. I've seen Classically trained flautists see him for the first time and they're always floored at how good he is. On flute, he is self-taught, yet could play in front of an audience within a year or so. His flutter tongue is amazing and he was one of the first to embrace vocalising while he played. Both are difficult skills to learn, let alone teach yourself.
I highly recommend the songs Thick As A Brick, Living In The Past, or Locomotive Breath for some jaw-dropping flute playing.
Ingat ka, kaibigan. ♥
Hello po, thank you very much for sharing all of these. Ingat rin po💕
Don’t forget MY GOD Live at the Isle of Wight….pure genius
@@Indo1030 Absolutely, yes!
Fifty plus years ago, we would often spend a Friday night after our classes finished, listening to a whole album in one sitting. Many of these albums were arranged to paint a whole story. Jethro Tull's Aqualung is one of those albums that is best served whole starting at Track 1 all the way to Track 11. That is probably torture for the younger generations that have everything presented in short sound bites, and often in unconnected ways.
Many thanks for sharing, much appreciated🌺
Great reaction! Loves me some Jethro Tull!
Thanks so much
A different band, totally unique. And, you can only get this good if all the musicians with you are also at the top of their game. Much underrated group of skilled guys sometimes overshadowed by Ian's on stage presence. Saw them live in London in the early early 70's, they were then the 'warm-up' act for Cat Stevens!
Thanks for sharing
toute ma jeunesse j adore jethro tull je l ai vu en concert live en suisse top il y a longtemps
Oh nice, thanks for sharing
I think old Ian once said that he was over-theatrical in his younger days. I personally think that his engagement on stage and his playfulness is perfect. It get the song's message through very powerfully. Exuberance is the friend of poetry and although this song is speaking about a very real issue ( homelessness ), it does so with a level of artistry that perfectly matches the conflicting emotions that its portraying.
Many thanks for your insights🥰
Please react to “Song For America” by Kansas
Watching Jethro Tull is like watching a Shakespearean rock opera. Enjoy!
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That's a super observation.
Tull is on a different level. Excellent 👍
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Good job. I agree with your reactions. You also sing beautifully
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I think this is the line -up i saw years ago. i remember the guy in the striped outfit very well. They were fabulous. The best concert I've ever seen
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You probably should look up some of the English slang terms used in this song. For example, a "dogend" is a cigarette but (as a kid I always thought it was some kind of a flower) and "bog" is the toilet (as a kid I always thought that he was referring to a swamp).
Oh many thanks for sharing
I don't think I ever saw this performance of the song before. Thanks to whoever recommended that version. Yes, Ian Anderson is a lot of fun to watch. Equal parts performance art and musical performance. Just disovered your channel and the two Jethro Tull reactions are the first thing I watched. (I don't think I ever even heard Oh God before). Nice analysis. You've earned a new subscriber.
Many thanks for sharing
I've seen Tull more times than I've seen any other band. Always different, always new. They make a 30 year old song new exciting and different every time. Genius.
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I like your insights. They're very sharp and precise. And you apologize for cutting into the song, because you respect the music. Most reactors don't. You are a gem among pebbles.
Respectfully thank you for first listen nice. Of course a suggestion Aqualung full studio album and a cut Cross-eyed Mary husky lyrics on that one. Applause !
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One of the dangers of this song is that after listening you might have "Salvation a la mode, and a cup of tea" firmly in your memory forever. Aside from that, Martin Barre's guitar solo ranks consistently in the top 50 greatest lists you might find. (even top 20 in some) The way it ends and brings us back into the song is amazing. And of course, who else but Ian Anderson would have the imagination to boldly follow it with "Dee, dee, de-dee dee dee..."?
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This is interesting because by 1982 his voice was struggling. I suggest finding an older clip the 1977 concert that's on RUclips is truly fantastic.
You want some great live Tull? Try either Tanglewood 1970 or the Isle of Wight 1970 as they were establishing their brilliance and were truly new and unique. Great shows!
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Aaliyah; excelentes comentarios!! 🫶🏼❤️👏🏻👏🏻
The one and only. Thanks for the reaction.
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Adoro questo video!❤️ Complimenti Aaliyah, sei bravissima e bellissima!🥰💞
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Loved your reaction, Aaliyah! Your reaction was exactly how we felt when we first heard this. Ian Anderson one of the best frontmen in the history of Rock! Seen them many times in concert, never failed to entertain! It's sad a lot of modern music has lost this excitement and pure passion.
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One of their best songs, glad you appreciated it 🙂
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I play most classic 70s Rock on guitar & have for 50 years so I can attest to how talented these people were & how hard they worked at teaching themselves their craft as I too am self taught : we had no cellphones, Internet and VERY unreliable transcribed music in that era & very little of that 😮
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Me encanta la pequeña parte de opera que cierra tu seccion, eres muy buena cantante!!!...felicidades!!!
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Beautiful reaction,
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Incredible performance by Ian and the whole band. A big shout out to Martin Barre, one of the best and most underrated guitarists in rock. I saw Jethro Tull a half dozen times, including right at the stage, Ian and Martin is what led those shows, with some crazy antics and stellar play by John Evan on keyboards in the 70s. Try Nothing is Easy sometime for more great Tull.
One thing you should do is check out the studio originals on your own time, hear what the songs really sound like and enjoy the incredible studio mixes from back then, it is hard to replicate that perfection live, you matter how much we all love to see them perform. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
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Love this song. I really like the studio version
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Fantastic
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I think you would really enjoy the song Songs From The Wood,the 1977 or 78 live version is so good .The vocals and mix of musical textures are excellent.I hope to see you do a reaction to this.I believe you will thoroughly enjoy it.
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I was at this concert when it came through Dallas, TX. It was incredibly entertaining. You should watch Locomotive Breath from the same concert if you haven't yet - a great example of progressive rock
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It's really fascinating that you have almost the same thoughts and feelings as many here who heard this band for the first time decades ago. I first heard Jethro Tull in rock clubs in the late 80s with their hit 'Locomotive Breath' and, like you, was fascinated by the incredible energy of Ian Anderson, that flute and his voice and the rock sound of his band. But you have to remember that in the 70s in particular, all bands were extremely experimental in order to invent their own sound. I think the 70s were the most creative time for music and especially rock music. I recommend FOCUS with Hocus Pocus for you. It will blow your mind ;-)
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You are very intelligent with your comments and also very beautiful ❤
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Learning from you to Aaliyah including having fun with music
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another classic Rock song…. Cool! ….. I saw their “ songs from the woods” album tour in the States, I saw them in L.A./1977
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Nice observations. You have beautiful energy. Request, Traffic doing Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. Thanks
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Thanks for the good comments. It's nice to follow your comments and see your sincere joy and enthusiasm 🩷.
It is true that Jetro Tull is one of the most interesting bands in this genre.
Especially these early days of the band were real performances. I personally saw the band live for the first time in 1971 in Helsinki at the Culture House. The going was wild.
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that's how geniuses look
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FYI 2 of the best album jackets ever. "Thick as a Brick" A news paper bifold Goofy British comedy. "Stand Up" Fantastic Art work plus a stand up that unfolds when opened.
Tull's guitarist, Martin Barre, is one of the best in rock. Yet for some reason, very few people even know who he is.
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If you like the structure and dynamics you should check the song "Minstrel in the gallery" combining medieval inspiration with jazz and rock. Totally different is (a quite older) Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull + Lucia Micarelli on violin making a cover of Led Zeppelin's song "Kashmir" - mixing genres! (But you should have heard the Zeppelin original in advance).
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yea. jethro was a great band. they had a lot of good songs that didn't get air time. you have have to dig deep for them if you want. my favorite is "living in the past".
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Listen to whole album "aqualung",..its a great album ❤
The best popular music from this era tends to defy categorization. Jethro Tull, Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, etc. They created their own genre. You should do one of the live Thick as a Brick performances on RUclips . You'd like it quite a bit
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I like to think of him as a medieval minstrel time traveler landing in a 21st century rock band !
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If you like Tull (and they are one of my favorite bands) you will also like Kansas-impressive musicianship with great vocal harmonies but instead of Rock Flute, you get Rock Violin! Check out a live version of CARRY ON WAYWARD SON . And the other Prog Rock band you should check out is Rush. Try XANADU live…
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Probably would have gone the studio recording for this one.....
I agree! Studio is hard to beat!
I agree i would have done studio version......try it sometime i would love to see what you think.
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Imagine laying down that sick Barre solo while Ian is running around like a madman behind you lol \m/
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You should listen to the original studio version, too.
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this is there big gest hit song and interrestingly enough its their only song I can think of that Ian doesnt play flute- they play a Bach piece called Bouree and what I feel is a Bach inspired piece-my favourite called living in the past-I love how theatrical he is-have seen them 5 times in small halls and 20 thousand seat arenas-always fantastic show[if you like flute explore other songs also recommend cross eyed mary
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Aqualung 💪👍
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Yes, and a uniquely creative talent. . . :>/
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You my dear have selected the figurehead song by Tull, so to speak The opening guitar riff is known worldwide!! When the weather changed recently, I would sing this song when my nose ran.. Ian is a storyteller and darn good showman!!
I always thought that Ian looked higher than a Georgia pine tree. BUT, I have learned Ian is anti-dope. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think you ARE enjoying this!!! I predict that this guitar riff is now burned into your brain!!!
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my, you are lovely !
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As entertaining as it is to see Ian Anderson you should also listen to the album versions of these songs.
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You really should have done the whole album. I recommend you do Thick as a Brick. The whole album.
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Very few songs about homelessness but this is one of them. "Salvation À la mode and a cup of tea."
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If you like texture and have 40 minutes for enjoyment try Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick. One piece of music that takes you on journey of bliss.
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Just a little extra info for you as perhaps English is not your first language (you speak though very well, better than me, mind I am Scottish 😂) so some of the subtleties of the lyrics might have passed you by. The song is about a homeless person, a down and out. Ian changes his voice primarily to distinguish when he sings as a member of certain parts of society and their views on the homeless (often sneering and unkind) and the actual realities for a person with no where to go and down on their luck. The difference between what folks think of someone and who they really are is explored within the words and the vocal styles.
An aqualung you might know is a portable breathing device for under water which is quite noisy and the character has that name due to the sounds of his harsh breathing from years of being out in the cold and wet.
The album is split into 2 sides (obviously as it was on vinyl) with side one being "Aqualung" and side 2 "My God" where Ian challenges the hypocrisy of religion in the way that it treats the poor etc.
Hope this helps you understand a little more about this very interesting and creative piece.
All the best.
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Martin Barr sounds awesome
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all i can say is , CLASIC
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I got squimish* seeing how'd you'd take the intro(PG-13). I think you'll agree Tull is a rabbit hole you'll want to spend a lifetime getting to enjoy.😎🌻🌻🌻.
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I wonder if this lovely young lady really understands the lyrics - the beautiful raw word pictures Ian conjures up?
I swear I knew the the poor sod who Ian describes... So perfect was his representation of that lost soul who wandered through every English town and village.
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You really need to hear these songs as recorded not live. Live shows are showy
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Ian is always telling a story and while difficult to catch in one listen they are important to the song. You may have difficulty with some of the terms used, but it's worth a deeper dive.
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If you ever get the chance to watch Ian Anderson live: get close enough to the stage to look at his facial expression!
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I think the live version is great, but I was brought up on the studio version. I bought the album. I was a teenager when this came out.
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Does the term Operetta fit? The instruments each have a role in the story.
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If you see Ian Anderson today, he looks like somebody's grandpa. He's still a great performer.
Hi Aaliyah. It's really great to see young people like yourself seeing things I saw away back when and appreciating them.
I do want to say, though: in this recording Ian's voice had already begun to go. He didn't have the advantage of your classical training and did things to it that destroyed it. It is perhaps unfortunate that you chose this recording to listen to, the earlier ones are better. Let me also say Tull is very much two bands-- OK, that's not fair; they are much more than two, not to say schizophrenic-- when listening to the studio version versus the live versions. I've been listening to Tull for 50 years now, and I still can't say which I like better. They're both great, but it's a different experience; very much so. I do not suggest you react to both versions-- there are too many; this song for example was recorded 10 or 12 times and every one is different-- but purely for your own pleasure and information, you should listen to them. Maybe, if you want to do more reaction videos, you might try a studio version of their other work. For instance, "My God" would be a good one.
Ian Anderson is a master showman and multi-instrumentalist. His talent and ability is (still) otherworldly. But don't forget the other members of the band. The cast has changed over the years, but Martin Barre on lead guitar is one of the most underrated guitarists anywhere; the incomparable (and fundamentally goofy) John Evan on keyboards; Barrimore (Barrie is his given name) Barlow on drums; they did much more that assist Ian. They were part of the show. Ian was always the star, though. Take a look at the band members faces-- it will take a while, you have to get past what Ian is doing-- while they're waiting for the cue to come back in. They're just gobsmacked at what Ian could do, and they played with him every night.
Welcome to the rabbit hole. Salvation a la mode, and a cup of tea, indeed.
Finally, if someone older than your grandfather can say this without offense, you are very beautiful. I predict good things for you. I just subscribed.
You have a lot of music to listen to by Tull and you will love it. I suggest that you listen to the album Stand Up (1969) - all of it- as it shows a different variety of styles of music in the songs, and this was their second album. It is in my top five albums by Jethro Tull. So I am eagerly waiting for your review of this album and any other Tull music
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still relevant today
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To underrated. Ian Anderson is a great frontman 👍
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Ian Anderson is a bard.
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You know he's a classically trained FLUTIST = plays the flute in other Tull songs!
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