Its weird, Ive been a Tull fan all my life and I can't even tell you the last time I remember new music from them! It is an exciting day to hear a new song. Like an old friend reappearing in your life
You're completely right. Not just the old magic lives on forever, I would say the creation of (progressive and classical) rock lives on forever. As long as there is creation, not just copy-paste, there is musical life!!
@@keithhughes3419 Maybe Aqualung for it's interesting mix of themes which include homelessness, physical deformity, and Sunday school disillusionment. A better questions might be my favorite Tull songs which are scattered on a number of their albums.
@@stevenkalka1064 I remember my first JT album - Aqualung. I'm not quite as old as you but been following Tull since Aqualung, first backwards Benefit, Stand Up and This Was and then forwards to today. I'd have to say Aqualung with unique in time and space. Without Aqualung I don't think Tull would have been Tull. And it is so odd that Jennie Franks his first wife contributed to Tull's success, and Burton Silverman the man who painted the covers of the album, also without which the album would not have been the album. But it also seems like Aqualung might have been his most personal and out there album, but after that he crawled back into himself and fantasy instead of elaborating on those ideas. Ian seems to have turned into a Conservative now that he has been accepted. Forget all that stuff he sung about in Aqualung.
@@justgivemethetruth I have the impression Ian's thinking is quite progressive. And Roots To Branches or the title of the new album don't remind you of the religion-critical reflections on Aqualung?
@@NuntiusLegis In what sense did you mean that Ian thinks progressive? That words seems to mean a lot of different things and then multiply that by two at least when you go across the ocean. If you make the connection between A and RTB, I am sure it is there. To me the difference between them that didn't really connection to two to me was Western - Aqualung, and then Eastern - Roots To Branches, not to mention completely different worlds in terms of generation age and culture.
I still have my fathers reel to reel’s of the early albums he brought with him to vietnam. He was such a fan of this band, growing up I always heard them playing, because of that I became a huge fan. Now, my 15 year old daughter is a fan, playing the flute and progressing rather well due to hearing Ian just like I did as a kid. 3 generations of fans in one family and I have no doubt my daughters kids will be as well. Thank you Ian and company for keeping this going, you’ve touched so many people through your music. Not only do I still lose my self in the albums, it also brings back happy childhood memories of my father, love you guys, hope everyone is happy and healthy.
@@JimboKM A flute doesn't automatically make something prog though. Marshall Tucker Band had flute and they weren't even close to prog. I acknowledge that a lot of Tull's 70s work was definitely prog, but this, I don't think so. You're entitled to your opinion though.
@@TheSteveGainesRockBand - I saw him many times when he was still good and didn’t use the same lyric pattern/vocal cadence on every song and he had Martin Barre to give it some balls. 🥱 (Cue the fanboys who would literally pay for Ian’s crap on a paper plate).
@@steamtractoramplifiers5434 although I never had the chance to see them in their prime, I’m also lucky that I have all their stuff available here on youtube
Ian Anderson and Tull have been my favourite band since 1971. I am so delighted to hear fresh new music from them after so many years. I hope there will be more in the future.
Unsurprisingly Tull is still AMAZING! I'm in my early 30s now and remember listening to them on my dad's vinyls. Ian's why I play the flute! I love you guys so much! Can't wait for the album.
When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations - bound as one, at its very core - will all take place at the same time." "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out" The Book of Truth
Haha! I learned flute because of Ian's playing too! Got my first flute some 25 years ago and learned to imitate him very well. (I've spent the last ten years trying to unlearn some of his bad habits--from his early days--and play better, like he does now.) Happy fluting!
My grandmother would hum Jethro Tull's songs while doing the cooking and this was in early 70's...rest in peace grandma...long may you live Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull, was a pleasure seeing your performance live in Dubai 🎵🎶☮❤🇮🇳
Apparently, Tull has released albums every few years since 1969. Ritchie Blackmore said Ian Anderson was brilliant. I'm with Ritchie, Ian's genius outshines my ability to comprehend his music's complexities.
Damn. Twenty two years later...here comes Jethro Tull with actual music played on musical instruments. Funky as ever. Can't wait for this album. 2022 is gonna be awesome.
I'm 61 now and a Tull-Fan since 1974. My all-time favorite-album is "Thick as a brick" and I love the records from the years 1976-1980. But this song catches me, I have to hear it a few times a day. I can't wait for the complete album!
58 here, first got exposed to the Tull circa 76/77, via stand up… They’ve been one of my faves ever since. And this new song is pretty damn catchy… And the other new one I forget the title of…
The recent stuff is a long way from the best of Jethro Tull. I would suggest listening to the following albums 'Stand Up', 'Benefit', 'Stormwatch' 'Heavy Horses', 'Songs From the Wood' and 'Roots To Branches'.
@@portcullis5622 His voice is nowhere near what it used to be. I saw them 20+ years ago and it was shot. That said, musically they were top notch. Good to see them create again.
A certain percentage of Tull "fans" have been dismissing new albums starting with the second one, because probably no other band delivered that many variations in style and not everyone liked every change - but the music is always excellent and has that certain Tull magic, no matter the style (blues, folk rock, classical influences, hard rock, prog, electronic music, world music, jazzrock). And in the studio, away from the strain of touring, the vocals have always been great. So don't let anyone discourage you from checking out the more recent Tull / Anderson albums as well.
wow > over 50 years in the game and Ian Anderson still finds new ways and sounds to express himself > I am intrigued and can't wait for the whole album 😍
You are aware of the rather great albums "Thick As A Brick 2" (2012) and "Homo Erraticus" (2014)? They are labelled "Anderson" instead of "Tull", but the lineup is the same.
Lyrics: Sleep: the time's not yet Early birds soon crowing Wake when dawn declares Woman risen from childish airs I watch, across the room Dancing shadow, torch outside Lights path down cobbled lane Which I have walked, will walk again Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana Names to conjure fragrant danger Fingers tremble, trace the line From nape to sacrum down the spine Poisoned prize a trophy Freely taken, hardly won A minute, holds back hours Bud emboldened, forest flowers Moist under my hand She sleeps; breath comes quickly A sigh parts silky lips Soft-swell breasts, proud golden tips Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana Names to conjure fragrant danger My fingers tremble, trace the line From nape to sacrum down the spine Sweet sadness fills my heart Offered chances best not taken Unsullied, no vain glory: Chapter, verse, another story Brushed eyelids gently closed Beauty framed in dawn-light Savoured moment blessed A kiss, farewell, and leave to rest Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana Names to conjure fragrant danger My fingers tremble, trace the line From nape to sacrum down the spine
The first album “This Was” was released in 1968…53 years ago. And here we are in 2021 with another Tull album about to be released, imagine that. “This Is” would’ve been a pretty cool title I think.
It was such a welcome return from a master. You accept this is for what it is, a man now 75 who had to reconfigure his vocal approach. But as great as ever on flute and accoustic guitar who still has something to sing, and something to say.
Well gosh darn it, I love it. Maybe because the expectations were very low :) Ian finally embraces his old voice, he sounds like an old and frail guy but, weirdly, it suits the song very well instead of sounding like a desperate effort to keep up. Even the subject matter, the story of Susannah and the elders from the Bible, seen from the perspective of one of the elders, is well chosen and sends an authentic, emotional message on the inner turmoil of old age, something we don't often see in rock music. There's a simple, powerful, yet disquieting riff, harkening back to TAAB era but without being dated, just a suggestion to it. The band makes an effort to sound tight and united.
Well that just made my day! I’ve been a fan for over 50 years and wasn’t expecting to hear a new song from one of my favorite bands today! And better yet it’s from a new album. That means I have even more new songs to look forward to. That song sounded great! Bravo!
Tull has had a couple of albums released in your lifetime - Roots to Branches and Dot Com, both of which are tremendous. They also had the Christmas Album (not sure if that counts) for what it’s worth, as well as several solo varieties from Ian and Martin.
Great tune! Ian's flute is like a barrel full of wine: just get better along the years!!! 🎶🎶 Can't wait for the new album with more Jethro Tull songs! Cheers from Brazil!
I’m a completely new fan, with all of my quarantine time spent listening to you guys. And holy cow your music is beautiful. The mix of folk, classical, and rock is just a joy to my ears all the time
I reconnected with Jethro Tull during quarantine and haven't stop playing them. I never realized just how awesome they are. I missed out alot over the years.
@@thomaspallante9166 By far. The early 80s stuff was decent, but imo they really hit their stride from 69-79, that run of albums from Stand Up to Stormwatch is amazing. Plus there's like 3 albums worth of non-album tracks from that period that are included with the anniversary box sets they've been releasing.
I couldn't agree more. Songs From The Wood is probably my favorite. Heavy Horses was my first experience. Wish I could have seen them back I those days
@@MrJetDevil для мяне дастаткова аднаго кампазіцыйнага хода гэтага твора, які, так, паўтараецца (i з-за гэтага Вы называеце кампазіцыю "плоской"), каб сказаць, што гэта геніяльна. Для мяне гэта бясспрэчна, а для Вас не. Мы па-рознаму ўспрымаем музыку JT. Тады плоскімі можна назваць Mother Goos, Cheeps days return, і шмат якіх яшчэ твораў гэтай групы, якія зроблены ў падобным ключы. Дзякуй.
Way back in 70s , I came across Jethro Tull. It was a pretty unique name even as the rock bands had exotic names those days. ( Velvet Underground, Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heep, Fairport Convention to name a few) . The album was Stand Up and it was astonishing and most of the subsequent albums exceeded expectations till Heavy Horses - Storm watch era . Then the fall from peak , brief revival and even now this band continues to be relevant
One more thing: I‘ve got many (not all) LP‘s and CDs by Jethro Tull, but also solo albums by Ian Anderson of which I like Homo Erraticus very, very much! And I‘ve seen them Live more than once in Austria.
Han pasado 42 años desde la primera vez que escuche a jethro tull y al día de hoy sigo con la misma expectación e ilusión cada vez que un nuevo álbum tull sale a la venta..
I've been hooked on Tull tunes since Benefit was released in my sophomore year of high school (1970). While the music has evolved over time, the legendary attributes of the "handcrafted" blend of flute, electric guitar and drums (along with clever lyrics) have remained its trademark. Bravo!
Until this album came out just a few days ago, I knew only Aqualung. What an amazing album this is. It's like a fresh breath of air from the better past. No one can do progressive rock like this anymore. I have to immerse myself deeper into Jethro Tull now. Better late than never, I keep telling to myself, yet I wish I had realized to look closer much earlier.
I am 66 but this son takes me back to 1968...nice, greetings from a remote place in the Mountains of Baja California, Finca Bouree, our place name.Home of Classic Rock & Jeepin
What a great preXmas present. Unbelievable song from my all time favorite band. Love the aggressive song. Never thought I would have heard a Tull headbanger.
When I first heard A Passion Play I was blown away but I was left a little puzzled as to what I had just listened to. It took a number of listens to start to “get it”. It wasn’t your typical “pop” song and needed some effort and serious listening to get something out of it. Ian has said he thinks the listener should have to work a bit when listening to his music. I love A Passion Play and it’s always in my top 3 when asked what my favorite Tull albums are. This song is like that for me. I liked the overall sound on the first couple of listens. There’s a lot going on there that’s coming out after a few more listens. It may or may not grow on you. It is growing on me. To each his own of course.
> There’s a lot going on there that’s coming out after a few more listens. I've found that to be true of the best Tull albums. Though Homo Erraticus felt "thin" to me, that is, not that much in it. I think they, he, may no longer have the patience or energy to devote so much effort to music any more. Anyway, looking forward to it.
I agree. I hear a lot of a passion play in this, 50 years later. Truth is though I wish Ian would go ahead and endulge himself in a 3 minute solo, maybe not that so much, just say f it, imma pretend it's 1973 and go for it. I dunno man, I'm 49 in don't feel like doing what I did when I was 19.. or do I?
And this is why is still love you guys 50 years later. Thank you all Tull members past and present you have filled my life with great music. Everyday still skating on the thin ice of a new day.
Its weird, Ive been a Tull fan all my life and I can't even tell you the last time I remember new music from them! It is an exciting day to hear a new song. Like an old friend reappearing in your life
I was just thinking that same thing 🙂👍
Like Daniel Thomas wrote below: "I was thinking the same thing!" Cheers from The Land of Rising Sun, :-)
New music as in last year? You might want to keep up.
@@glfc2112 , this song was released in November 2021😨 , keep up.
Exactly, me as well!
This song carries the old magic of Jethro Tull into a new time. Thanks.
You're completely right. Not just the old magic lives on forever, I would say the creation of (progressive and classical) rock lives on forever. As long as there is creation, not just copy-paste, there is musical life!!
Nice to read all the comments from Tull fans out there. I'm 70 years old and still following them after more than 50 years.
What would you say is your favourite album of theirs, after all the years?!
@@keithhughes3419 Maybe Aqualung for it's interesting mix of themes which include homelessness, physical deformity, and Sunday school disillusionment. A better questions might be my favorite Tull songs which are scattered on a number of their albums.
@@stevenkalka1064
I remember my first JT album - Aqualung. I'm not quite as old as you but been following Tull since Aqualung, first backwards Benefit, Stand Up and This Was and then forwards to today. I'd have to say Aqualung with unique in time and space. Without Aqualung I don't think Tull would have been Tull. And it is so odd that Jennie Franks his first wife contributed to Tull's success, and Burton Silverman the man who painted the covers of the album, also without which the album would not have been the album. But it also seems like Aqualung might have been his most personal and out there album, but after that he crawled back into himself and fantasy instead of elaborating on those ideas. Ian seems to have turned into a Conservative now that he has been accepted. Forget all that stuff he sung about in Aqualung.
@@justgivemethetruth I have the impression Ian's thinking is quite progressive. And Roots To Branches or the title of the new album don't remind you of the religion-critical reflections on Aqualung?
@@NuntiusLegis
In what sense did you mean that Ian thinks progressive? That words seems to mean a lot of different things and then multiply that by two at least when you go across the ocean.
If you make the connection between A and RTB, I am sure it is there. To me the difference between them that didn't really connection to two to me was Western - Aqualung, and then Eastern - Roots To Branches, not to mention completely different worlds in terms of generation age and culture.
I´m a 65 years old rocker. JT is my favourite Progressive Rock band since 1968. Long Live to Ian!!!!!!
The power of that flute playing never fades . It really is a "heavy metal" instrument
True
🤘
This was a gentle sleeping track...there was no heavy metal sound from Ian, from the flute, from the guitar. Too clinical. Too soft.
@@mjt1517 I can't think of heavier flute playing on any Tull / Anderson Track.
they should win a grammy!
I still have my fathers reel to reel’s of the early albums he brought with him to vietnam. He was such a fan of this band, growing up I always heard them playing, because of that I became a huge fan. Now, my 15 year old daughter is a fan, playing the flute and progressing rather well due to hearing Ian just like I did as a kid. 3 generations of fans in one family and I have no doubt my daughters kids will be as well. Thank you Ian and company for keeping this going, you’ve touched so many people through your music. Not only do I still lose my self in the albums, it also brings back happy childhood memories of my father, love you guys, hope everyone is happy and healthy.
Reading your story brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing.
Just heard the song, over 50 years later, they still deliver some of the catchiest and most beautiful prog on earth!
This is Prog? Why?
@@dewurstbursch5644 Probably because of nifty chord changes that don't even sound like they are changing key, and of course...the flute.
Lets hope this is the weakest song on the new album
@@JimboKM A flute doesn't automatically make something prog though. Marshall Tucker Band had flute and they weren't even close to prog. I acknowledge that a lot of Tull's 70s work was definitely prog, but this, I don't think so. You're entitled to your opinion though.
When I was young, we call Jethro tull album "Pop music", folk rock maybe ..... but prog didn't exist at this time!
The sound is still unique...after 50 years nobody even remotely sounds like this band, and never will.
Thats for sure, thats why we love them,
Yes, other bands have their own original styles
@@davidbenson3931
and why they never get any airplay too! ;-) Not that anyone listens to radio any more.
Deveras.
Uno de los mejores
This is incredible. Never thought Jethro Tull would drop new music, but glad it’s happening.
Nothing has changed, still find Jethro Tull uniquely refreshing as ever
This is the first Tull album released in my lifetime - so excited for it!! Very impressive song
I'd like to be so young! ;-) My first one was their first... I've been very lucky to have Ian throughout my life.
@@steamtractoramplifiers5434 I saw him in concert in 1973 when they did A Passion Play.
@@TheSteveGainesRockBand - I saw him many times when he was still good and didn’t use the same lyric pattern/vocal cadence on every song and he had Martin Barre to give it some balls. 🥱 (Cue the fanboys who would literally pay for Ian’s crap on a paper plate).
@@steamtractoramplifiers5434 although I never had the chance to see them in their prime, I’m also lucky that I have all their stuff available here on youtube
You may easily count TAAB2 and Homo Erraticus as Tull albums :P
Ian Anderson and his flute pointed to the future. Fantastic!
Jethro Tull. Gods in my book.
Ian Anderson and Tull have been my favourite band since 1971. I am so delighted to hear fresh new music from them after so many years. I hope there will be more in the future.
Surprisingly good tune ! ...he sounds good in that register .
Kind of want a third album
Unsurprisingly Tull is still AMAZING! I'm in my early 30s now and remember listening to them on my dad's vinyls. Ian's why I play the flute! I love you guys so much! Can't wait for the album.
Me too! I'm playing the flute since 2012, just after falling in love with Jethro Tull songs
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
"Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations - bound as one, at its very core - will all take place at the same time."
"Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out"
The Book of Truth
Haha! I learned flute because of Ian's playing too! Got my first flute some 25 years ago and learned to imitate him very well. (I've spent the last ten years trying to unlearn some of his bad habits--from his early days--and play better, like he does now.) Happy fluting!
Which of these replies is not like the others?
@@marcoraz6880 me too started flute in the 70's ,can play all the major tunes still!!!!
I'm 50 and for me it's an honor to be a Jethro Tull fan since I was just 10... Long live
My grandmother would hum Jethro Tull's songs while doing the cooking and this was in early 70's...rest in peace grandma...long may you live Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull, was a pleasure seeing your performance live in Dubai 🎵🎶☮❤🇮🇳
Apparently, Tull has released albums every few years since 1969. Ritchie Blackmore said Ian Anderson was brilliant. I'm with Ritchie, Ian's genius outshines my ability to comprehend his music's complexities.
How shameful of Richie to cheat on Ian with another Ian (I'm joking, by the way). But abyeay I agree, Anderson is amazing.
Good music played with passion and integrity will never age
Jethro Tull forever, this is so wonderful !
Still the best flute player in the world been a fan for 38 years now and still never get bored of him. 👌🏻
Aguardamos no Brasil também . Viva Jethro Tull!🎶🎶🎶
Damn. Twenty two years later...here comes Jethro Tull with actual music played on musical instruments. Funky as ever. Can't wait for this album. 2022 is gonna be awesome.
I can't tell you how happy this makes me. I have loved IA/Tull almost my whole life. This new release is amazing.
I'm 61 now and a Tull-Fan since 1974. My all-time favorite-album is "Thick as a brick" and I love the records from the years 1976-1980. But this song catches me, I have to hear it a few times a day. I can't wait for the complete album!
58 here, first got exposed to the Tull circa 76/77, via stand up… They’ve been one of my faves ever since. And this new song is pretty damn catchy… And the other new one I forget the title of…
Jethro Tull, the greatest rock&roll band of all time.
Hopefully they will finally get into the RR HOF its Time!!!
Forever
My response to that is Yes. (Read that carefully.)
And more metal than Metallica
your opinion, not a fact.
The only guy who can rock the flute like a metal guitar. Amazing.
Spot-on.
Everything wonderful.
This is a very clever and intelligent composition, and pleasing to the ear in a very unique way! I don't think Ian will ever run out of ideas!
Q: What is the absolutely worst thing about prog rock?
A: Prog rock fans.
Fucking endless arguments of
is/is not prog.
@@nectarinemusic6543 Right! But I just think about if this is prog or not! 🤔
Definitely a catchy tune...found myself whistling it all day at work yesterday, lol
Wow what an unexpected classic from the Tull! Loved them since the 70s and this is up there with their best work, welcome back Ian.
Hope they win an Grammy.
On a heavy metal category.
That flute is a "heavy" metal instrument
Forget about that comercial thing focus in underground fans
@@skywalker6851 I think it might be a joke based on the fact that they beat out Metallica for a heavy metal Grammy.
Only very recently learned of Jethro Tull and loved them instantly. Woke up this morning to this sweet surprise. Feels cosmic. ♡
The recent stuff is a long way from the best of Jethro Tull. I would suggest listening to the following albums 'Stand Up', 'Benefit', 'Stormwatch' 'Heavy Horses', 'Songs From the Wood' and 'Roots To Branches'.
@@portcullis5622 His voice is nowhere near what it used to be. I saw them 20+ years ago and it was shot. That said, musically they were top notch. Good to see them create again.
Strongly recommend Aqualung and Minstrel in the Gallery too
A certain percentage of Tull "fans" have been dismissing new albums starting with the second one, because probably no other band delivered that many variations in style and not everyone liked every change - but the music is always excellent and has that certain Tull magic, no matter the style (blues, folk rock, classical influences, hard rock, prog, electronic music, world music, jazzrock).
And in the studio, away from the strain of touring, the vocals have always been great. So don't let anyone discourage you from checking out the more recent Tull / Anderson albums as well.
loving the Benefit style of sound, can't wait to grab this one. Long live Jethro Tull, grew up with you guys for more than 44 years now (at least)
I love this song Jethro Tull is the greatest band of all time
wow > over 50 years in the game and Ian Anderson still finds new ways and sounds to express himself > I am intrigued and can't wait for the whole album 😍
Great, this band! Still providing the world with mind blowing music … 👍🏻👏🏻
A brand new studio album after almost 20 years! What a treat for Tull fans!
You are aware of the rather great albums "Thick As A Brick 2" (2012) and "Homo Erraticus" (2014)? They are labelled "Anderson" instead of "Tull", but the lineup is the same.
@@NuntiusLegis I can't quite fathom why they were not deemed as JT albums. Weird.
@@apollomemories7399 I think it was something with the legal ownership of the JT name
Lyrics:
Sleep: the time's not yet
Early birds soon crowing
Wake when dawn declares
Woman risen from childish airs
I watch, across the room
Dancing shadow, torch outside
Lights path down cobbled lane
Which I have walked, will walk again
Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana
Names to conjure fragrant danger
Fingers tremble, trace the line
From nape to sacrum down the spine
Poisoned prize a trophy
Freely taken, hardly won
A minute, holds back hours
Bud emboldened, forest flowers
Moist under my hand
She sleeps; breath comes quickly
A sigh parts silky lips
Soft-swell breasts, proud golden tips
Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana
Names to conjure fragrant danger
My fingers tremble, trace the line
From nape to sacrum down the spine
Sweet sadness fills my heart
Offered chances best not taken
Unsullied, no vain glory:
Chapter, verse, another story
Brushed eyelids gently closed
Beauty framed in dawn-light
Savoured moment blessed
A kiss, farewell, and leave to rest
Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana
Names to conjure fragrant danger
My fingers tremble, trace the line
From nape to sacrum down the spine
Thx Flying Ace
Right on! Thx!
Perfekt👍🏻
👍🏼 Ian Anderson has always got a good lyric in him, no matter how long he’s been at it.
After one reading, it leaves me wondering what any of it means. I guess I'll have to read it again.
The first album “This Was” was released in 1968…53 years ago. And here we are in 2021 with another Tull album about to be released, imagine that. “This Is” would’ve been a pretty cool title I think.
Have that "This Was" vinyl.
Never get tired of new Tull.
I get tired not having new Tull!
Good NEWS!!! I'm already waiting NEW official video and NEW album!!! Their coming out will be a celebration for me!!!👍👍👍
It was such a welcome return from a master. You accept this is for what it is, a man now 75 who had to reconfigure his vocal approach. But as great as ever on flute and accoustic guitar who still has something to sing, and something to say.
I’ll never grow old as long as Tull are around. It’s like Christmas as a child waiting on new JTull. Love the track!
Strangely we have to wait for the album longer than until Christmas.
what a track can't wait for the new album
Been listening to Shoshana Sleeping a few times now. Really love it!
Well gosh darn it, I love it. Maybe because the expectations were very low :) Ian finally embraces his old voice, he sounds like an old and frail guy but, weirdly, it suits the song very well instead of sounding like a desperate effort to keep up. Even the subject matter, the story of Susannah and the elders from the Bible, seen from the perspective of one of the elders, is well chosen and sends an authentic, emotional message on the inner turmoil of old age, something we don't often see in rock music. There's a simple, powerful, yet disquieting riff, harkening back to TAAB era but without being dated, just a suggestion to it. The band makes an effort to sound tight and united.
I don't hear frailty at all. Age for sure, and I agree that it's a blessing he has chosen to sing as his old self, but age need not mean fragility.
Jethro Tull forever 😍 Ian infinite love💖
Jethro tull forever
Amazing, I don't know how Ian does it, but Tull is back!
Greetings from Argentina 💞
Brilliant New Tull. Very welcome in my world.
Beautiful. Ian’s true and sounds like nothing else.
What a sound!!
Well that just made my day! I’ve been a fan for over 50 years and wasn’t expecting to hear a new song from one of my favorite bands today! And better yet it’s from a new album. That means I have even more new songs to look forward to. That song sounded great! Bravo!
Another jewel in the crown.
Thank you Ian
For a guy who born in 1994, this means a lot to me as a Jethro Tull fan because it was released in my lifetime
Tull has had a couple of albums released in your lifetime - Roots to Branches and Dot Com, both of which are tremendous. They also had the Christmas Album (not sure if that counts) for what it’s worth, as well as several solo varieties from Ian and Martin.
Album title first draft was 'Too Old to Sing Well, Still Young Enough to Play Great Flute'.
The Tull is back!
Grande Jethro tull, mágico y único como siempre.
...wow , wow, wow, fantastico!!!
I love it! As a flute player, I've always had much respect for Ian. What a great comeback!!!
Beautiful and amazing vídeo of jethro tull.Ian Anderson = legend
They still have the "mediaeval rock" feel - love it!
shared it with my friends, to celebrate it!
thanks man, it´s like yesterday
Great tune! Ian's flute is like a barrel full of wine: just get better along the years!!! 🎶🎶
Can't wait for the new album with more Jethro Tull songs! Cheers from Brazil!
Love this. Amazing that there is new Tull music after all this time.
Jethro Tull really rocks the United
Kingdom.
Excellent
Wow! I like this way more than I thought I would. Ian's voice is obviously worn down, but he uses what he has effectively and I love it.
amazing! the legend still lives!
This is an awesome song.. Can't wait for the new album. I havent been this Excited for a new album in a long time
Classic Tull sound!
Really? I must be hearing something different. The only similarity is the flute.
I’m a completely new fan, with all of my quarantine time spent listening to you guys. And holy cow your music is beautiful. The mix of folk, classical, and rock is just a joy to my ears all the time
I reconnected with Jethro Tull during quarantine and haven't stop playing them. I never realized just how awesome they are. I missed out alot over the years.
Definitely go back and check out their 70s stuff, to my ears it's some of the greatest rock music ever made
That's their best stuff.
@@thomaspallante9166 By far. The early 80s stuff was decent, but imo they really hit their stride from 69-79, that run of albums from Stand Up to Stormwatch is amazing. Plus there's like 3 albums worth of non-album tracks from that period that are included with the anniversary box sets they've been releasing.
I couldn't agree more. Songs From The Wood is probably my favorite. Heavy Horses was my first experience. Wish I could have seen them back I those days
I have not been so excited to hear a new album in 20 years. My appetites are thoroughly whetted. I am ready!
Цудоўны твор. У лепшых традыцыях JT. Ян зноў паказаў свае выдатныя кампазіцыйныя здольнасці. Геній не ржавее!
Я так и не понял, что тут гениальное. Данная композиция как минимум через чур плоская, то есть скучная
@@MrJetDevil для мяне дастаткова аднаго кампазіцыйнага хода гэтага твора, які, так, паўтараецца (i з-за гэтага Вы называеце кампазіцыю "плоской"), каб сказаць, што гэта геніяльна. Для мяне гэта бясспрэчна, а для Вас не. Мы па-рознаму ўспрымаем музыку JT. Тады плоскімі можна назваць Mother Goos, Cheeps days return, і шмат якіх яшчэ твораў гэтай групы, якія зроблены ў падобным ключы. Дзякуй.
Oh, my God, what an ABSOLUTE pleasure is to hear new Jethro Tull music!!!
Impresionante producción, arte arte y más arte, viva Jethro Tull!!
Hola Nico soy uruguayo y tu?? me encantan cierto..
@@comunidaddelamusicaclasica1845 De Argentina. Saludos
Way back in 70s , I came across Jethro Tull. It was a pretty unique name even as the rock bands had exotic names those days. ( Velvet Underground, Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heep, Fairport Convention to name a few) . The album was Stand Up and it was astonishing and most of the subsequent albums exceeded expectations till Heavy Horses - Storm watch era . Then the fall from peak , brief revival and even now this band continues to be relevant
One more thing: I‘ve got many (not all) LP‘s and CDs by Jethro Tull, but also solo albums by Ian Anderson of which I like Homo Erraticus very, very much! And I‘ve seen them Live more than once in Austria.
Another milestone of prog rock, good job, Ian!
Han pasado 42 años desde la primera vez que escuche a jethro tull y al día de hoy sigo con la misma expectación e ilusión cada vez que un nuevo álbum tull sale a la venta..
I've been hooked on Tull tunes since Benefit was released in my sophomore year of high school (1970). While the music has evolved over time, the legendary attributes of the "handcrafted" blend of flute, electric guitar and drums (along with clever lyrics) have remained its trademark. Bravo!
Until this album came out just a few days ago, I knew only Aqualung. What an amazing album this is. It's like a fresh breath of air from the better past. No one can do progressive rock like this anymore. I have to immerse myself deeper into Jethro Tull now. Better late than never, I keep telling to myself, yet I wish I had realized to look closer much earlier.
Hello from Germany. Iam really exciting about this song. For so many years I listen to your music. Thank you so much ❤️
The heaviest "wind instruments" sound in "prog rock"
Wir alle werden älter . Ich finde diese Musik von Ian Anderson immer noch einzigartig .
Ian is probably the most underrated native of Scotland .A musical genius who is always brimming with new ideas .
Most likely learned flute in Blackpool.
@@jasonlottimer4414 indeed...
What makes you believe he's underrated?
Ian Has Delivered another Masterpiece
This is classic Tull. I can't stop listening to it. I pre-ordered the CD with the blu-ray and artbook. Can't wait!
A new Tull album, at last something to celebrate!
Love Tull looking forward to new album
Thumbs Up, Love it, Definitely another 'Tull' record to buy!
Fantastic! Can't wait for the album!
Glad to see Tull back at it.
What longevity! Always glad to hear new music from Ian. Can't wait for the album.
I am 66 but this son takes me back to 1968...nice, greetings from a remote place in the Mountains of Baja California, Finca Bouree, our place name.Home of Classic Rock & Jeepin
Congrats, Jethro Tull! and company- Sounds GREAT!!!
What a great preXmas present. Unbelievable song from my all time favorite band. Love the aggressive song. Never thought I would have heard a Tull headbanger.
I love the video. This reminds me of their roots to branches stuff but also their first group of songs especially sweet dream.
Wow. Love that strong amazing sound. Great song. Listening to Tull since the 80s...
When I first heard A Passion Play I was blown away but I was left a little puzzled as to what I had just listened to. It took a number of listens to start to “get it”. It wasn’t your typical “pop” song and needed some effort and serious listening to get something out of it. Ian has said he thinks the listener should have to work a bit when listening to his music. I love A Passion Play and it’s always in my top 3 when asked what my favorite Tull albums are. This song is like that for me. I liked the overall sound on the first couple of listens. There’s a lot going on there that’s coming out after a few more listens. It may or may not grow on you. It is growing on me. To each his own of course.
> There’s a lot going on there that’s coming out after a few more listens.
I've found that to be true of the best Tull albums. Though Homo Erraticus felt "thin" to me, that is, not that much in it. I think they, he, may no longer have the patience or energy to devote so much effort to music any more. Anyway, looking forward to it.
I agree. I hear a lot of a passion play in this, 50 years later. Truth is though I wish Ian would go ahead and endulge himself in a 3 minute solo, maybe not that so much, just say f it, imma pretend it's 1973 and go for it. I dunno man, I'm 49 in don't feel like doing what I did when I was 19.. or do I?
A Passion Play is my fave....still have Tull Vinyls from This Was to Warchild....sold all the Genesis and others. Tull are special....
And this is why is still love you guys 50 years later. Thank you all Tull members past and present you have filled my life with great music. Everyday still skating on the thin ice of a new day.