Ian Anderson took that instrument and made it into something very few people could have envisioned. It's always entertaining seeing a classical flautist react to him for the first time, because he did nothing `correctly,` all sorts of things they never even thought of and it's amazing.
Many classical flute players hate Ians playing. it is wrong and the sound is very cheesy and light and week, I remember when I was young like 12 years old and I had all the Tull albums and was a Tull freak like in 1975 someone told me about Ians weak shitty playing and I freaked out I was mad as hell, HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT. I thought, but as I got older and listened to the first Album and the crappy light weak flute playing I knew I was wrong, then I hear Ian himself say how bad he was and how much better he got by 1977 then even better by 1998 and so on and so on ,even his daughter who took up the flute in school in 2001 told him "Daddy your Holding the flutecwrong, put you pinky on this note and that will make it more easy to play scales" lol. Ian was like "WOW Shes Right" !! Having said that WHO CARES !!!! He is fucking great no matter how he playis !!!! He knows what notes to play and thats all that counts so fuck you !!!!
Ian Anderson, the flautist in Jethro Tull grew his own branch of rocks history tree. This band owned me for a while in early ‘70’s, the Aqualung album played over and over.
Jethro Tull has been a part of my life since I stumbled into their 2nd album, Stand Up, at my friend's house in 1970. Anything they did in the late 60s or 70s is pure gold, they were a genre unto themslves, with elements of Rock, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Prog, New Age and Classical in a marvelous stew of great songs and epics that rock, surprise and entertain. I saw them 7 times from 1972 to 1994, once in the front row, 3 feet from Ian Anderson, yes, he is a freaking alien, genius, musical savant the likes of which we'll never see again. Do With You There to Help Me for more majestic flute in a great song. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
My God is Ian Anderson attacking religious leaders for using religion for their own wants and gains. This message is more important now then the day this song was written considering abortion. Anderson also believes people don't need to talk through religious leaders to talk to God. He believes people can talk directly to God
“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them” (Matthew 18:20) is a profound declaration made by Jesus Christ that emphasizes the power and importance of communal prayer and fellowship in the Christian faith.
self taught and only found out years later when his daughter took up the flute that he was holding it wrong to the snickers of his daughter and the other girls . now besides still rocking he's one of England's largest trout farmers !
Ian is calling out the hypocrisy in organized religion. He challenges the notion of an external God saying right at the outset, "He's inside you and me." I'm so glad you are discovering the brilliance of this band. I would suggest another song in a similar vein, ,"Wind up." It's epic. Now go have that day that you deserve, sweet Britt. ♥️
The band Jethro Tull began in 1967 with frontman Ian Anderson playing harmonica and guitar. As you see on the beginning of My God, Ian plays guitar quite well. But, he says he saw Clapton and knew he would never be that good. So, he bought a flute and taught himself to play it. When this was recorded in 1970, Ian had been on the flute for only a couple of years. Over 50 years, and more than 20 albums later, Ian is still writing, recording, and performing. Treat yourself to a live performance of 'Thick As A Brick'.
Ian Anderson's on stage persona is that of a medieval minstrel/troubadour and the bands music links traditional folk music with heavy rock music. There was a time in the 70's that people didn't need to take drugs they just listened to Jethro Tull.
Saw them in 1972 touring Thick As A Brick. The first real superstar front man. Did it all. Extraordinary performer. And always dark humour and observation.
The studio version has a less outrageous flute solo and instead has a Gregorian chant (monks), which is what you were trying to describe with the initial chord progression. it is the same chords used in old monks chanting... And that studio version has the extra lines. His thrust here and in another similar song from Aqualung album, called "Wind Up" is that you don't need religion to find and know God. The key line from "Wind Up" is "I don't believe you, you have the whole damn thing all wrong, He's not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays"... ruclips.net/video/j5BhicYduC8/видео.html (Wind Up 1977)
The medieval jester/minstrel. It's more about organized religion. He's a great storyteller and performer. Apart from being a master at flute playing, he is an acomplished acoustic guitar player as well. His name is Ian Anderson, and he's scottish
You should read the story on the back of the album Aqualung from which I believe this song is on. It is an interesting take on religion . Enjoy your journey with Jethro Tull. Interestingly enough Jethro Tull was a real person and invented the seed drill. A Tull concert was always an interesting experience.
Ian was a mid evil troubadour in a past life. His sound is mystical and from long ago. It also reminds me of my past, the soundtrack of my highschool years.
_"Ian was a mid evil troubadour in a past life."_ I think he's one in this life too. I discovered Jethro Tull through a school friend back when I was in Jr. High around 1975. It was so unlike anything I'd ever heard before that I couldn't get enough of it. Anderson and Tull are truly one of a kind.
I've been fortunate enough to see Ian twice in my lifetime. Once in his earlier days, and later on in life. Both times he amazed me. 100% entertainment. Even in his late 50's he would fly across the stage with his flute twirling in the air.
What a fantastic reaction! And you picked a great video for it. With Jethro Tull their live performances of songs are almost always somewhat different than the album version. I love his unique style of playing a flute and it truly is virtuoso.❤
When these guys to the acoustic route, I picture the Old English troubadours. The 'Tales from the Wood' album, a good example. One of my first concerts I attended as a kid was their 'Thick as a Brick' album tour. Also, he went on to be a fish farmer. Raised fish to sell to restaurants. (Don't know if he still does it. though.)
Formed in 1967, Still recording and touring today! A vast library to explore!!! Enjoy!!! Try 'Thick as a Brick' Live at Madison Square Garden 1978!!! I've seen them dozens of times through the decades and they never dissapoint! Thank You for your reaction! This song was a respectful look at God, but a cynical look at organized religions!
If you want a Tull experience these days you can still have it, but not from Jethro Tull. The band with the name is now pretty much Anderson, with others doing the singing because his voice has gone... and a bunch of session players. But if you go see the Martin Barre band (Barre being the guitarist), you will find his band is made of of members of JT from these days, Aqualung, Songs From The Wood, Heavy Horses etc... Dee Palmer on keys, Clive Bunker on drums and so on. Barre's singer, Danny, sounds uncannily like Anderson did before his voice went. I saw them at Fairport's Cropredy Festival a few years back, so as Dave Pegg is both ex Tull and Fairport Convention's bassist, he took that role.
@@neilandfi I've been fortunate enough to see Tull dozens of times through the years! I've also seen Martin Barre in concert! I consider both acts extremely entertaining on many levels! Ian's songwriting and flute playing continue to sparkle! Martin's down to earth friendliness is refreshing! Blessings all around. Tull's lineup has evolved through the years. This current lineup is quite talented and with the incorporation of multi media the shows are fun! Looking forward to the new album, 'RokFlote'!!!
may i suggest and highly recommend "thick as a brick" live from madison square garden 1978 tour for your next Jethro experience ....i promise your gonna love it
Hey Brett! I just discovered your channel, & it looks like I'm gonna enjoy spending time with you & your journey 😊 I like your approach. Jethro Tull is an almost bottomless pit of brilliance. Gonna have some fun checking out your catalog here! Peace & Love❤ Danny
Great to see such genuine joy in hearing these classic Jethro Tull tunes for the first time. I particularly like how BrittReacts appreciates the musicality/technicality of the songs alongside their conceptual merit. And note this was recorded Aug 1970, before they had completed the album Aqualung (Feb 1971), so the final lyrics on the studio version are different.
I can’t believe I missed these Jethro Tull reactions as I’m on the clicked Bell for all your videos’s, so really late to the comments. Ditto to all of them regarding his talent, playing a flute like none other and creating sounds a regular flutist can not believe! He is a master of the stage! Saw him in Tulsa early 1973 and he had total control of the audience, a true master at his craft!
Named my youngest after Mr. Anderson, because I thought the name Ian was cool and I loved how different Jethro Tull was from everyone else in the early 70s. Didn't realize the sort of manic energy and intensity I was accidentally bestowing on The Kid by giving him that name in honor of this fellow. 😁 He's now the sort of high school teacher that kids look forward to class with and principals keep an eye on.
jester from old English medieval court Ian is,- just wait till he starts playing the flute but the actual name 'JethroTull' taken from an old inventor of the seed drill
The reason why you didn't hear some of those lyrics that you read and heard different ones in their place is because when this was played live it was before they actually put out the finished version on the album "Aqualung" which was the come a year or two later. Basically the premise of this song is saying that men use God for their own purposes to make a profit off him and/or bend God's rules to fit how men want to live like all these televangelists who tell people to give them their money and their prayers will be answered hence the lyrics: "People what have you done? Locked him (God) in his golden cage, made him bend to your religion" Jethro Tull has always been one of the most technically sound Progressive rock bands of all time and one of my top three favorite bands of all-time too. Their musical library is bountiful to say the least. If you like this you'll absolutely love Jethro Tull live at MSG 1982 doing "Locomotive breath", the flute solo in that will completely blow your mind.🤯😂
I’ve listened to the Tull since the late sixties ( very underground in them days ) Ian started as a guitarist but one day when walking past a shop saw a flute for sale and bought it ( spur of the moment) taught himself - so his sound is uniquely awesome- try - living in the past album or - aqualung album - both great . P.s. locomotive breath - brilliant track.
Ian Anderson didn't start learning to play the flute until he was 20 years old. In 1968 he first introduced the flute in the band. He had trouble playing with his right hand correctly due to him having a deformed pinky finger. He had to learn a different way to hold and play.
Wow! Thank you so much for this reaction. "My God" is actually my favorite song from one of my favorite bands of all time. The song doesn't get a lot of love from other reactors who understandably tend to pick Jethro Tull's more popular songs. Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull are unlike anything I've ever heard or seen on stage and they've been one of my favorite bands since I first discovered them back in the 70s as a kid. Congratulations on the rapid growth of your channel! The amount of content you create is extremely impressive and you always offer unique, heartfelt reactions. I can't always keep up with you but I'm really enjoying the ride.
Excellent reaction...but, did you know that Ian Anderson's daughter, after a lesson in flute playing in school, came home with the remark 'Daddy, the way you play flute is all wrong!' Of course, Ian, like a lot of musicians of the day, was fully self taught. Wrong it may be, but it sounds fine to me!
Great stuff Britt. Yes Ian is spectacular. One of the great frontmen of classic rock. I do feel you have the right idea of the song meaning. He does a 10min solo 1976 in Tampa Bay which is special. Glad you found Tull.
What I like about your reactions is that you actually read the lyrics. The music intensifies the meaning of the lyrics, but the lyrics are what the song is about. Your next God sone? XTC's "Dear God."
This song is primarily about how Ian felt about organized religion, specifically the Church of England which defined the culture he grew up within. He wasn't a fan of the hypocrisy, obviously.
The lyrics are for the studio version.. Ian changes some stuff up, in concert. Edited to add… I believe he gives the band a sign, when he’s about to get “back on track”. For instance, the one solo, he raised both fists in the air, & the band had about 15 seconds, or so, before they came in.
This music has been with me for 50-years. It struck me when I was young, it now strikes me just as much in my older age. How wonderful to have something as wonderful as this to wrap my arms around for so many years.
Britt! Is right on it! As Ian hits it she is right there! Acknowleging EVERYTHING! I really love this girl and her feelings (she's quite beauitiful also!!!!!) is really fun to be with!
The tune "Nothing Is Easy" is as impressive as this one is, but he has many great songs, the lyrics of which are sometimes very deep, like this one. The one-legged pose is kind of a trademark of his. : ^)
Apparently Ian Anderson only took up the flute a few months before their 1968 album, This Was. However, the Aqualung album, from which this song is, is an iconic album
This is the Jethro Tull I remember!! I saw them at the Montreal forum back in the 70s. F***KIN AMAZING. Thanks so much for doing this video. Made my day!!!!!!!
I am a long time fan of Tull and you picked probably my FAVOITE all time live performances! Ian Anderson at his crazy best. Great Choice. Love IT!! Great reaction.
Hi Britt, He used some different lyrics in this live performance. This was a new (unreleased) song at the time of the show and the studio version that made it into Aqualung album used the lyrics you were reading. :)
He may not have taken himself seriously, but he took his art so seriously that he refused drugs and alcohol during a time when it was common among rock groups.
Christ lived and died in Palestine according to the lore, so that's Middle Eastern. To me, it sounds typically for Tull of the Middle Ages; the term 'madrigal' springs to mind despite my having no clear idea of what constitutes a madrigal. I saw them twice in the mid-70s, and Ian Anderson is as he appears, a consummate showman, as well as a sometimes astounding musician. Of course, when the rest of the band kicks in with their particular brand of prog-rock, it still revolves around the mad gentleman farmer. Nice to hear guitarist Martin Barre rise out of the tumult a few times. Obv. I'm one too. Very much enjoying your absorption, delight, and incisive comments. 🤩😉👍 My God indeed. 😳🙄🙏😘👍🎶🪈🎤🎸🎹🥁
Britt, excellent choice. Along these lines, try Wind Up and Hymn 43..for more religious themes. The last one we used to dance to in 1971. Us hedonist heathens!
So I'm a relative newcomer to your channel and this comment is 9 months after the fact so I'm not sure if you will see it, but I have to commend you on your review. You were really into it and not just going through the motions. I'm a pretty big Jethro Tull fan and this vid is one of my favs and I've watched it probably dozen of times. But I never noticed the little one handed "flip-flip" he does with the flute that you described at about 10:30! Love it so much that you're that into it!
Interesting reaction, enjoyed it. The mid 60s to early 70s were a magical time for music. Ian Anderson and others were tossing out all the rules and doing things with their instruments nobody else thought to do, as were producers and engineers in the studio. And the whisper to a scream *dynamics* of some of the music of Jethro Tull, along with other contemporaries such as The Who, King Crimson, and early Genesis. Wow!
The lyrics were changed before it was recorded for Aqualung (their 4th album), the line "the Jewish Christian Muslim is waiting to be free, each claiming just a part of him also a part of me" was changed to "The Bloody Church of England in chains of history requests your earthly presence at the vicarage for tea", that's why you didn't hear those lyrics.
He brings another sound into rock and roll mix. Tul rules. He was big when zep who pink Floyd were huge. And he bought a different sound. With a rock touch
It was something to behold that's for sure, his flute play was masterful a real pipe piper and so much passion wow but too much and too long for me, great reaction and thx for reading the lines for me, it sounded like poetry 😊😊😊
Your reaction are always sensitive and show to me your sens of curiosity in your exploration. It's fun! Your specte of interest in music it is also very much open, bravo. I appreciate very much curiosity, and the intelligence of your observetion and analyse. Merci et bravo jolie dame, Daniel, Québec
Brings it all back when I first heard fresh on the newly bought Aqualung album. Old age is the price I have paid to hear this the first time round. I was well worth it. I had forgotten how good a drummer Clive Bunker was.
I like how he tosses in "God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen" in the flute solo. Probably the first rock concert I attended. And remember - he has a crippled finger on his right hand, frozen into an odd shape.
A pair of very talented Native American flutist, I just love, plays various native and popular ones together are, Wuauquikuna. 2 songs for starters, "The sound of Silence," and "Titanic!" Very spiritual. Native Americans view flutes, as spiritual, and part of their religion.
His shows were so fantastic, when you left his show you differently had a good time and probably sweating as much as he was , what a time to be young and seeing this live , now at 65 and retired and watching you youngsters enjoying this , marvelous
Ian Anderson took that instrument and made it into something very few people could have envisioned. It's always entertaining seeing a classical flautist react to him for the first time, because he did nothing `correctly,` all sorts of things they never even thought of and it's amazing.
What some Rahsaan Rolland Kirk and you will see where he got his inspiration.
Many classical flute players hate Ians playing. it is wrong and the sound is very cheesy and light and week, I remember when I was young like 12 years old and I had all the Tull albums and was a Tull freak like in 1975 someone told me about Ians weak shitty playing and I freaked out I was mad as hell, HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT. I thought, but as I got older and listened to the first Album and the crappy light weak flute playing I knew I was wrong, then I hear Ian himself say how bad he was and how much better he got by 1977 then even better by 1998 and so on and so on ,even his daughter who took up the flute in school in 2001 told him "Daddy your Holding the flutecwrong, put you pinky on this note and that will make it more easy to play scales" lol. Ian was like "WOW Shes Right" !! Having said that WHO CARES !!!! He is fucking great no matter how he playis !!!! He knows what notes to play and thats all that counts so fuck you !!!!
Ian Anderson, the flautist in Jethro Tull grew his own branch of rocks history tree. This band owned me for a while in early ‘70’s, the Aqualung album played over and over.
for me it was Thick As a Brick and Passion Play. Even bought a used flute and the sheet music so i could learn his runs.
Same!
Chrysalis 1971
My favorites are Thick As A Brick and Stand Up.
His flute playing is so percussive it's always struck a cord with me!!! Ian Anderson is one of the all time greatest artists period!
Mr.Nobody agrees 😅✌👀🥱
The picture is distorted. What a waste. It is completely Jethro Tull unworthy! 😢
Jethro Tull has been a part of my life since I stumbled into their 2nd album, Stand Up, at my friend's house in 1970. Anything they did in the late 60s or 70s is pure gold, they were a genre unto themslves, with elements of Rock, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Prog, New Age and Classical in a marvelous stew of great songs and epics that rock, surprise and entertain. I saw them 7 times from 1972 to 1994, once in the front row, 3 feet from Ian Anderson, yes, he is a freaking alien, genius, musical savant the likes of which we'll never see again. Do With You There to Help Me for more majestic flute in a great song. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Right on, Vic, I grew up with Ian Anderson and his flute,....Jethro Tull forever!!!!
Is'nt he something Britt? I mean,.....can we talk?👍🧐😊
My God is Ian Anderson attacking religious leaders for using religion for their own wants and gains. This message is more important now then the day this song was written considering abortion. Anderson also believes people don't need to talk through religious leaders to talk to God. He believes people can talk directly to God
“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them” (Matthew 18:20) is a profound declaration made by Jesus Christ that emphasizes the power and importance of communal prayer and fellowship in the Christian faith.
Although there's no justification for killing your baby nice try though
He's not the kind you have to wind up on Sunday.
self taught and only found out years later when his daughter took up the flute that he was holding it wrong to the snickers of his daughter and the other girls . now besides still rocking he's one of England's largest trout farmers !
Not trout, salmon (he's sold the estate since).
I saw a flutes reactor say that what he was doing with the flute was really hard.💚
Thank you for the reaction. It's great to see kids getting into Jethro Tull!
Ian is calling out the hypocrisy in organized religion. He challenges the notion of an external God saying right at the outset, "He's inside you and me." I'm so glad you are discovering the brilliance of this band. I would suggest another song in a similar vein, ,"Wind up." It's epic. Now go have that day that you deserve, sweet Britt. ♥️
I can't help but agree, Jerry,....well observed Britt!👍🦬❤️♊
The band Jethro Tull began in 1967 with frontman Ian Anderson playing harmonica and guitar. As you see on the beginning of My God, Ian plays guitar quite well. But, he says he saw Clapton and knew he would never be that good. So, he bought a flute and taught himself to play it. When this was recorded in 1970, Ian had been on the flute for only a couple of years. Over 50 years, and more than 20 albums later, Ian is still writing, recording, and performing. Treat yourself to a live performance of 'Thick As A Brick'.
Ian Anderson's on stage persona is that of a medieval minstrel/troubadour and the bands music links traditional folk music with heavy rock music. There was a time in the 70's that people didn't need to take drugs they just listened to Jethro Tull.
Saw them in 1972 touring Thick As A Brick. The first real superstar front man. Did it all. Extraordinary performer. And always dark humour and observation.
The studio version has a less outrageous flute solo and instead has a Gregorian chant (monks), which is what you were trying to describe with the initial chord progression. it is the same chords used in old monks chanting... And that studio version has the extra lines. His thrust here and in another similar song from Aqualung album, called "Wind Up" is that you don't need religion to find and know God. The key line from "Wind Up" is "I don't believe you, you have the whole damn thing all wrong, He's not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays"...
ruclips.net/video/j5BhicYduC8/видео.html (Wind Up 1977)
No question about it, a true out of body experience, as you observed!♊❤️🦬👍😂
He is playing this superb acoustic guitar
Tull is one of my two favorite bands. My husband and i bonded over this music
Killer self taught flute player absolutely amazing.
You made such a good musical choice choosing Jethro Tull, Brit 😊
Ian Anderson....what an artist. And this one of his relatively lesser known songs. There is so much good stuff in Jethro Tull's catalogue...
Saw them twice in the 70s. Mind blowing in concert 😅
An out of body experience to hear Ian play the flute...........I can sure agreee on that one.
The medieval jester/minstrel. It's more about organized religion. He's a great storyteller and performer. Apart from being a master at flute playing, he is an acomplished acoustic guitar player as well. His name is Ian Anderson, and he's scottish
You should read the story on the back of the album Aqualung from which I believe this song is on. It is an interesting take on religion . Enjoy your journey with Jethro Tull. Interestingly enough Jethro Tull was a real person and invented the seed drill. A Tull concert was always an interesting experience.
Ian was a mid evil troubadour in a past life. His sound is mystical and from long ago. It also reminds me of my past, the soundtrack of my highschool years.
I think you mean "medieval". I don't know what "mid evil" is?
@@tomvenner6030 come on Tim, you know what I meant.
@@tomvenner6030 Sounds cool though 😊
_"Ian was a mid evil troubadour in a past life."_ I think he's one in this life too.
I discovered Jethro Tull through a school friend back when I was in Jr. High around 1975. It was so unlike anything I'd ever heard before that I couldn't get enough of it. Anderson and Tull are truly one of a kind.
I've been fortunate enough to see Ian twice in my lifetime. Once in his earlier days, and later on in life. Both times he amazed me. 100% entertainment. Even in his late 50's he would fly across the stage with his flute twirling in the air.
I saw then live once...amazing
Nice job young lady, Jethro Tull- Aqualung (live in London 1977 ) is very good also
Seen him 4 times live. Ian is a master showman, entertainer, musician, song writer and pretty much anything else he wants to do.
He's coming to California in September
What a fantastic reaction! And you picked a great video for it. With Jethro Tull their live performances of songs are almost always somewhat different than the album version. I love his unique style of playing a flute and it truly is virtuoso.❤
When these guys to the acoustic route, I picture the Old English troubadours. The 'Tales from the Wood' album, a good example.
One of my first concerts I attended as a kid was their 'Thick as a Brick' album tour.
Also, he went on to be a fish farmer. Raised fish to sell to restaurants. (Don't know if he still does it. though.)
Saw them 3 times. Great showman and flutist.
The list of 'rock star flautists' is really short, but Ian Anderson is absolutely at the top!
Formed in 1967, Still recording and touring today! A vast library to explore!!! Enjoy!!! Try 'Thick as a Brick' Live at Madison Square Garden 1978!!! I've seen them dozens of times through the decades and they never dissapoint! Thank You for your reaction! This song was a respectful look at God, but a cynical look at organized religions!
If you want a Tull experience these days you can still have it, but not from Jethro Tull. The band with the name is now pretty much Anderson, with others doing the singing because his voice has gone... and a bunch of session players.
But if you go see the Martin Barre band (Barre being the guitarist), you will find his band is made of of members of JT from these days, Aqualung, Songs From The Wood, Heavy Horses etc... Dee Palmer on keys, Clive Bunker on drums and so on. Barre's singer, Danny, sounds uncannily like Anderson did before his voice went.
I saw them at Fairport's Cropredy Festival a few years back, so as Dave Pegg is both ex Tull and Fairport Convention's bassist, he took that role.
@@neilandfi I've been fortunate enough to see Tull dozens of times through the years! I've also seen Martin Barre in concert! I consider both acts extremely entertaining on many levels! Ian's songwriting and flute playing continue to sparkle! Martin's down to earth friendliness is refreshing! Blessings all around. Tull's lineup has evolved through the years. This current lineup is quite talented and with the incorporation of multi media the shows are fun! Looking forward to the new album, 'RokFlote'!!!
I was at MSG in '78 when they performed it. Something I'll "hopefully" never forget!
may i suggest and highly recommend "thick as a brick" live from madison square garden 1978 tour for your next Jethro experience ....i promise your gonna love it
His live shows were awesome ! I'm old! '70's
Hey Brett! I just discovered your channel, & it looks like I'm gonna enjoy spending time with you & your journey 😊 I like your approach. Jethro Tull is an almost bottomless pit of brilliance. Gonna have some fun checking out your catalog here!
Peace & Love❤
Danny
Great to see such genuine joy in hearing these classic Jethro Tull tunes for the first time. I particularly like how BrittReacts appreciates the musicality/technicality of the songs alongside their conceptual merit.
And note this was recorded Aug 1970, before they had completed the album Aqualung (Feb 1971), so the final lyrics on the studio version are different.
And according to the inner sleeve of their first album, he had only been playing the flute for a few months before recording.
I can’t believe I missed these Jethro Tull reactions as I’m on the clicked Bell for all your videos’s, so really late to the comments. Ditto to all of them regarding his talent, playing a flute like none other and creating sounds a regular flutist can not believe! He is a master of the stage! Saw him in Tulsa early 1973 and he had total control of the audience, a true master at his craft!
Named my youngest after Mr. Anderson, because I thought the name Ian was cool and I loved how different Jethro Tull was from everyone else in the early 70s. Didn't realize the sort of manic energy and intensity I was accidentally bestowing on The Kid by giving him that name in honor of this fellow. 😁 He's now the sort of high school teacher that kids look forward to class with and principals keep an eye on.
jester from old English medieval court Ian is,- just wait till he starts playing the flute but the actual name 'JethroTull' taken from an old inventor of the seed drill
He is self taught sor he didn't have someone telling him he couldn't do that .
Thanks lady. You bring back memories and make me smile.
The reason why you didn't hear some of those lyrics that you read and heard different ones in their place is because when this was played live it was before they actually put out the finished version on the album "Aqualung" which was the come a year or two later.
Basically the premise of this song is saying that men use God for their own purposes to make a profit off him and/or bend God's rules to fit how men want to live like all these televangelists who tell people to give them their money and their prayers will be answered hence the lyrics:
"People what have you done? Locked him (God) in his golden cage, made him bend to your religion"
Jethro Tull has always been one of the most technically sound Progressive rock bands of all time and one of my top three favorite bands of all-time too. Their musical library is bountiful to say the least. If you like this you'll absolutely love Jethro Tull live at MSG 1982 doing "Locomotive breath", the flute solo in that will completely blow your mind.🤯😂
The two songs that go with this is “wind up” and “Hymn 43”
I’ve listened to the Tull since the late sixties ( very underground in them days ) Ian started as a guitarist but one day when walking past a shop saw a flute for sale and bought it ( spur of the moment) taught himself - so his sound is uniquely awesome- try - living in the past album or - aqualung album - both great . P.s. locomotive breath - brilliant track.
Ian Anderson didn't start learning to play the flute until he was 20 years old. In 1968 he first introduced the flute in the band. He had trouble playing with his right hand correctly due to him having a deformed pinky finger. He had to learn a different way to hold and play.
Wow! Thank you so much for this reaction. "My God" is actually my favorite song from one of my favorite bands of all time. The song doesn't get a lot of love from other reactors who understandably tend to pick Jethro Tull's more popular songs. Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull are unlike anything I've ever heard or seen on stage and they've been one of my favorite bands since I first discovered them back in the 70s as a kid.
Congratulations on the rapid growth of your channel! The amount of content you create is extremely impressive and you always offer unique, heartfelt reactions. I can't always keep up with you but I'm really enjoying the ride.
Excellent reaction...but, did you know that Ian Anderson's daughter, after a lesson in flute playing in school, came home with the remark 'Daddy, the way you play flute is all wrong!' Of course, Ian, like a lot of musicians of the day, was fully self taught. Wrong it may be, but it sounds fine to me!
So Happy you reacted to this Band! 65 yo guy here and man back in the days they were so good!
Great stuff Britt. Yes Ian is spectacular. One of the great frontmen of classic rock. I do feel you have the right idea of the song meaning. He does a 10min solo 1976 in Tampa Bay which is special. Glad you found Tull.
He Now Runs a Fishery In his hometown and supports the People with Jobs Where he Grew UP.
What I like about your reactions is that you actually read the lyrics. The music intensifies the meaning of the lyrics, but the lyrics are what the song is about. Your next God sone? XTC's "Dear God."
This song is primarily about how Ian felt about organized religion, specifically the Church of England which defined the culture he grew up within. He wasn't a fan of the hypocrisy, obviously.
I've never heard anyone play the flute like this man, he's a master
Oh and his song called Aqualung. Great song & he is by far the best rock Flutist ever. So so damn good
Great reaction. Thanks for doing more Tull!
Watch professional flutists react to Ian: "I had no idea you could do that".
Ian on flute reminds me of Jimi on guitar. Extraordinary things happen every time they picked up their instruments.
A legend he is. One of the best performers & great songs
The lyrics are for the studio version.. Ian changes some stuff up, in concert.
Edited to add… I believe he gives the band a sign, when he’s about to get “back on track”. For instance, the one solo, he raised both fists in the air, & the band had about 15 seconds, or so, before they came in.
This music has been with me for 50-years. It struck me when I was young, it now strikes me just as much in my older age. How wonderful to have something as wonderful as this to wrap my arms around for so many years.
Britt! Is right on it! As Ian hits it she is right there! Acknowleging EVERYTHING! I really love this girl and her feelings (she's quite beauitiful also!!!!!) is really fun to be with!
Medieval is the word you were looking for. This definitely has that feel.
I'm looking forward to more live Jethro Tull reactions from you. Subscribed.
I haven't heard this in years. Great song. Great performance.
One of the best showmen of rock and such a talented musician. He's underrated on acoustic guitar as well and he can play a bit of sax too.
The tune "Nothing Is Easy" is as impressive as this one is, but he has many great songs, the lyrics of which are sometimes very deep, like this one. The one-legged pose is kind of a trademark of his. : ^)
Just a group of men who drifted in from the 13th century and plugged into an oak tree in the woods.
Ian was self taught for the flute I believe. Have been listening to them for 50 years.😊
he taught himself. then a couple decades later, his daughter told him he was playing it wrong -- and he relearned it.
Apparently Ian Anderson only took up the flute a few months before their 1968 album, This Was.
However, the Aqualung album, from which this song is, is an iconic album
This is the Jethro Tull I remember!! I saw them at the Montreal forum back in the 70s. F***KIN AMAZING. Thanks so much for doing this video. Made my day!!!!!!!
Quite possibly the greatest live rock performance ever for one song!
This performance was before this song made it to an album, he changed up the lyrics
My aunt (only 5 years older than me) saw him in concert in Berlin on one leg for 45 minutes. Man I was sooo envious
I am a long time fan of Tull and you picked probably my FAVOITE all time live performances! Ian Anderson at his crazy best. Great Choice. Love IT!! Great reaction.
Incredible band here, the talent was insane
European Folk, blues, flute, and Ian Anderson's flute. I saw them in 70s. Awesome show.
Music aside, if there was ever a band frontman who sounded like he had been transported here from medieval times, it's Ian. Modern bard.
Hi Britt, He used some different lyrics in this live performance. This was a new (unreleased) song at the time of the show and the studio version that made it into Aqualung album used the lyrics you were reading. :)
He may not have taken himself seriously, but he took his art so seriously that he refused drugs and alcohol during a time when it was common among rock groups.
I just say one name. Tommy Johansson - You raise me up.
This will blow you away for sure
Ian nails religion with this Song
Stuff like this is why I saw Jethro Tull so many times, close to 10 I think.. Ian and the boys put on one hell of a show every time.
Christ lived and died in Palestine according to the lore, so that's Middle Eastern. To me, it sounds typically for Tull of the Middle Ages; the term 'madrigal' springs to mind despite my having no clear idea of what constitutes a madrigal.
I saw them twice in the mid-70s, and Ian Anderson is as he appears, a consummate showman, as well as a sometimes astounding musician.
Of course, when the rest of the band kicks in with their particular brand of prog-rock, it still revolves around the mad gentleman farmer. Nice to hear guitarist Martin Barre rise out of the tumult a few times. Obv. I'm one too.
Very much enjoying your absorption, delight, and incisive comments. 🤩😉👍
My God indeed. 😳🙄🙏😘👍🎶🪈🎤🎸🎹🥁
Britt, excellent choice. Along these lines, try Wind Up and Hymn 43..for more religious themes. The last one we used to dance to in 1971. Us hedonist heathens!
So I'm a relative newcomer to your channel and this comment is 9 months after the fact so I'm not sure if you will see it, but I have to commend you on your review. You were really into it and not just going through the motions. I'm a pretty big Jethro Tull fan and this vid is one of my favs and I've watched it probably dozen of times. But I never noticed the little one handed "flip-flip" he does with the flute that you described at about 10:30! Love it so much that you're that into it!
... went back and watched the original, this is at about 7:50-ish
Interesting reaction, enjoyed it. The mid 60s to early 70s were a magical time for music. Ian Anderson and others were tossing out all the rules and doing things with their instruments nobody else thought to do, as were producers and engineers in the studio. And the whisper to a scream *dynamics* of some of the music of Jethro Tull, along with other contemporaries such as The Who, King Crimson, and early Genesis. Wow!
Seen Tull live 3 times. Always a wonder!
A true rock showman. Saw them in Pittsburgh 1973
The lyrics were changed before it was recorded for Aqualung (their 4th album), the line "the Jewish Christian Muslim is waiting to be free, each claiming just a part of him also a part of me" was changed to "The Bloody Church of England in chains of history requests your earthly presence at the vicarage for tea", that's why you didn't hear those lyrics.
He brings another sound into rock and roll mix. Tul rules. He was big when zep who pink Floyd were huge. And he bought a different sound. With a rock touch
It was something to behold that's for sure, his flute play was masterful a real pipe piper and so much passion wow but too much and too long for me, great reaction and thx for reading the lines for me, it sounded like poetry 😊😊😊
Opět krásná reakce a vidím tu odkaz na další Jethro - Locomotive breath! 😯 Už se nemohu dočkat! 😁 🥰
And I love your reactions.
Jethro Tull has about 40 Albums to dig through and they recently reunited and put out a New Album.
Your reaction are always sensitive and show to me your sens of curiosity in your exploration. It's fun! Your specte of interest in music it is also very much open, bravo.
I appreciate very much curiosity, and the intelligence of your observetion and analyse.
Merci et bravo jolie dame,
Daniel, Québec
Brings it all back when I first heard fresh on the newly bought Aqualung album. Old age is the price I have paid to hear this the first time round. I was well worth it. I had forgotten how good a drummer Clive Bunker was.
I like how he tosses in "God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen" in the flute solo. Probably the first rock concert I attended. And remember - he has a crippled finger on his right hand, frozen into an odd shape.
A pair of very talented Native American flutist, I just love, plays various native and popular ones together are, Wuauquikuna. 2 songs for starters, "The sound of Silence," and "Titanic!" Very spiritual. Native Americans view flutes, as spiritual, and part of their religion.
Many times when an artist solos freestyle there is a set phrase they play to alert the band when to come back in.
His shows were so fantastic, when you left his show you differently had a good time and probably sweating as much as he was , what a time to be young and seeing this live , now at 65 and retired and watching you youngsters enjoying this , marvelous