The only band i ever heard copy them with any chops was i think "iron maiden"? They did a cover of "cross eyed mary", theres not alot of other bands that even attempt it.
Once upon a time, some crazy British musicians got together, and madness ensued. I got to see that madness live, 3 times, while they were in their prime!
To each his own. These songs were ours. I am glad you listened. You smiled when I knew you would. There is a ton of tunes like this in rock history. However, Jethro Tull to me is one of the greats. Enjoy music bro. As you obviously do.
i don't comment often but you hit a home run with Jethro tull . They are fucking awesome!!! checkout jumpstart,heavy horses,the clasp,broardsword,budapest,songs from the wood,fat man,list goes on and on way way back to around 1969.
I have been going to his concerts since about 1972. I have never seen a show like it since. To stand in the crowd feet from the stage is insane. Love the group and Ian in particular.
This particular clip of a performance by tull who Ive followed since living in the past hit the charts in the 60's just gets better every time I hear it. there a legend in there time Ian Anderson still going over 50 years down the road
"It's too much for one go." Yes. The problem with the live version of "Thick as a Brick" is that it's a 7 or 8 minute version of a 45 minute song. The jumps between sections are too abrupt, and the overall experience of the song is lost. It's kind of like introducing someone to Star Wars by showing them a 10-minute abbreviated version of the movie. You get the point, but the magic is lost. The live version, I suspect, can be fully enjoyed only by those familiar with the whole album.
@@Bogie3855 I would agree to a sense, but this live and he has much more music to throw out to his audience. His album Krest of a Knave won him a Grammy but was not his best stuff. (it is still a good album though). Thick as a Brick is about as thick as it gets!
Hi Ruben. That was just an liveversion. The original studio version is much longer and way more complicated. Take your time. It will grow on you. Thick as a brick is probably the best ever prog song/album .
Andreas B Andreas , in my opinion Passion Play is better than Thick as a Brick . I agree TAAB is probably the best prog rock album but if you hear in detail Passion Play , for me it has more complex musical composition and more smart , the changes in melodies of the musical passages are great , did by a brain genius of Ian Anderson , in my opinion Passion Play is the best prog rock ever and then Thick as a Brick , Jethro Tull in my opinion has produced these two best albums in the prog rock history. I recognize albums like The Wall , Dark side of the moon , Close to the edge , Fragile , Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound and In the Court Of the Crimson King are also masterpieces al the level of the Jethro Tull, but it is my taste , passion Play and TAAB are in my opinion a little bit better .
One important thing needs to be add. Album thick as a brick is direct respond to those who were recognizing Jethro Tull as a progressive rock band and stating that Aqualung was concept album. In fact the Album meant to be parody of progressive rock. Even theme of that album appears as an obvious mockery. Weirdly enough Thick as a brick was musically so damn good that it became known as one of the best progressive album ever recorded.
Lyrics highlighting Futility, false hubris, irony and the exposure of the “man behind the curtain,” all while being an absolute MADMAN on the flute, dancing all over the stage like a sprite....nobody can touch Jethro Tull imo.
What a great album that was. I have it and pull it out occasionally just to read the articles in it. For those who didn't see it, the vinyl album cover folded open and then folded down into a 12-page newspaper filled with articles and personals and ads and news. It was great fun at the time to get high, listen to the album, and flip through the newspaper reading all the wacky stories.
ian anderson...hampton beach casino show...parts the RED SEA WALKS RIGHT up through that whole damn crowd!! TO jump UP ON STAGE THAT THEN becomes a WILD OCEAN OF WHIPPED UP WAVES AS HE SAILS THE SHIP RIGHT UP LIKE THE PIRATE HE REALLY IS!! ROCK N TULL!! NO ONE...NOT ANYONE CAN DO IT LIKE THE TULL CAN DO IT!
A really considered reaction video. Thank for that. You are so right and this one being a complex song. It came off of a concept album and it was really poking fun at the critics that said that they were a prog rock band. This was a difficult one for your 'first' Jethro Tull. I want to see them around the time this was recorded and you are completely correct about Ian Anderson being a budle of energy. He controlled the stage for the two hours that they were on. I would say that they came close to Pink Floyd in giving their audience a 'complete' show. Keep on rocking Ruben.
This song (the album as a whole) was written as a joke after a critic accused Aqualung (the previous album to this) of being a concept album. Ian disagreed, and to show why he was incorrect, Ian wrote a concept album, and this was born. In one of the live shows he jokes that it's a cover of Johnny Cash :D
Rubén I am 64 , I grew up with the rock music of the 70s , I tell you no other era of the rock was better than the 70s , the best bands arose in this era , Jethro Tull was one of the best or in my opinion the best for the geniality, along with Pink Floyd , Yes, Genesis , king Crimson, Camel , Supertramp And others , the bests albums in my opinion of the prog rock are : Thick as a Brick and Passion Play from Jethro Tull , The Wall from Pink Floyd , Selling England by the Pound and Foxtrot from Genesis , Close to the Edge and Fragile from Yes and the Court Of The Crimson King from K Crimson. You won’t find any better music than the ones performed from these bands . I would recommend you to introduce yourself in the music of these bands and you will realize in this case the masterpiece of Thick as a Brick.
Im 36 years old and saw jethro tull live in 2006 so they were no spring chickens anymore as they started out in 1969. But they still were super tight and great ! I think that although their sets got shorter and shorter over time (the live show i saw was just over an hour) they are still exceptional musicians and ian anderson actually got better at flute although his voice is very different, it really changed in the early 80s when he hurt it singing. (He actually kust recently has been diagnosed to have a slight version of c.o.p.d because of the smoke machines that make lights look cool on stage) Now his voice is higher and less bold/robust. But he continues to release music, some good some just alright. There are many styles they went through. Early few years is mostly blues. Then they started to really get thier own sound and contributed heavily to the PROGRESSIVE ROCK scene. That style holds up very well over time but can be hard to listen to the first couple of times with all the change ups. Heavy horses is an album that is less jumpy and sectionalized that focuses more on the outdoors, nature lyrics and celtic inspired flute and themes. You will find stuff you like, love, and think is really bad if you listen to everything they have but more often than not they come out as a safe and very interesting bet. A unique flavor that only they can deliver. The aqualung album is thier most famous and has 3 hits on there (aqualung, cross eyed mary, and locomotive breath) this is what they are best known for but i think most Tull fans would point you in the direction of the "Heavy horses" album which may have slightly less flare and rock n roll but some very interesting stuff thats easier to digest the first time around. Even the later stuff "roots to branches 1995" is a very good album and very different from previous releases. And " Dot com" has its moments as an album that came out a few years after that, still playing with different flutes and genres. Hope this helps.
It is a masterpiece at a time when Rock was expanding far beyond the 3 min. song limits of the previous decade. The album cover is part of the setting to a 45 min. composition full of various movements and reacting to the experience and conclusions coming in the start of the closing of what in America was the Vietnam era.
You're absolutely right sir. It is a grower and it will absolutely grow on you. Starting with a live concert version has its drawbacks. The album is twice as long, but doesn't come at you with the theatrics and the need to bring 20,000 people to their feet. Most of their songs are "complicated", meaning that what starts out as a background rift becomes an introduction and becomes a main body which transitions into something else. This band has an incredible ability to ascend and descend each of the instruments seamlessly. Each one is center stage and then support all day long. Try Minstrel in the gallery and passion play
The studio version is longer with smoother transitions. This live version was more of a 'sampler basket' of some of the key parts of the full composition.
My favourite track from Jethro Tull is probably Fat man. When young, Jethro Tull was my number two band, first was Rush. Great reaction! Original track is full vinyl, over 40 minutes, and I much prefer that to this version. And you are right, it goes to all directions, is not coherent piece of work, but fun nevertheless.
You're correct in your pronunciation of the name. The band, mainly Ian Anderson is awesome. Please listen to his flute solo. I am a flute player and I can tell you it's awe inspiring.
Ironically, they made this song as a criticism against being labeled "Prog Rock". It was basically a "Fuck it, we'll show them what Prog Rock is!" song they released shortly after that critic made the comment.
Tull is my favorite band, and I've seen them live about 20 times. The best way to explore them may be to start with the first album and go forward - each album is very unique.
Have been to Tull gigs since 1968, 70yo now and still listen to all albums at various times, fantastic musicians, this was a great album, but! My favourite was an early one “This Was” check the album out!
I saw them on their Agualung tour Oct. 19,1971 at of all places Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. I didn't know them from Adam but was blown away. Incredible show and immediately bought the album and became a long time fan. And just so you know, I'm not stuck in the '70s. I'm a fan of Tool, Opeth, Gojira, Dark Tranquility, Vektor, Haken, Amorphis, The Ocean, Caligula's Horse, Periphery, Dream Theater, to name a few. I'm 71.
Definitely a grower, it's super complicated. Reminds me of Gentle Giant in that way. Almost all Gentle Giant songs sound abrasive or obtuse, but once you listen again you're like "Holy shit this is amazing"
Seeing you laugh every time the keyboard player came on screen made me laugh. Either Jethro Tull were doing SO MUCH cocaine, or they were really good at acting like they were.
I agree it is a little convoluted, but they were playing to a very large audience and had to add as many ingredients to the cake as possible. I'm sure you won't let this one performance colour your entire views. Thank you.
El padre de todos los perroflautas !!! Seguramente el grupo de mi vida junto a genesis y king crimson ... la epoca de las grandes bandas , de los grandes musicos
Thanks Ruben - for watching and reacting and for being candid and honest - as always. I knew this one was a bit risky but well worth the risk. Judging by the comments so far - I am not the only Tull lover. This song is a masterpiece but yes - it is indeed a very complex track - not something that is easily digested. Jethro Tull are amazing and Ian Anderson is a real prodigy -- a rare talent and performer (still performing)! My next Jethro Tull suggestion for you is worth it not only for the song (which is much easier to digest lol), but for the audience at the end! You will get a good laugh - I promise! /watch?v=WEZQKrJ5_lk HOWEVER! Before you venture there... you have done several reaction videos to Iron Maiden - but not THIS performance /watch?v=f1rUSuYGWa0&list=PLaEWKN3_jwKFdNFnEl9OhTDMm_IUIbw8Q In my opinion - this is possibly the greatest single performance of any Iron Maiden song Ever by this legendary band! 100% you will go nuts listening to it! Can't wait for you to do so (but will patiently wait till you fulfill other patron and non-patron wishes). Sorry about Metallica losing to Jethro Tull in the Grammies... know thy enemy I guess 😜 All the best! Udi
the joke about jethro tull's grammy is that it was in the heavy metal category!! lol there didn't seem to be another category where it was appropriate to be included.
yes, hard rock/heavy metal, and the next year they split the two so as not to have any 'mistakes' like this happen again. I love that they won. I was a huge fan of both bands at the time, and I think Tull's album 'Crest of a Knave' is fantastic. But Metallica was becoming one of the music industry darlings at that point, so people crapped themselves. And IMO Tull never really recovered from the fallout. They are as much maligned by some as revered by others.
Thick as a brick was basically a parody of the concept album genre by taking it to the extreme - the entire album was effectively one song. They did it in response to criticism that their previous album Aqualung was too much of a concept album. Not the easiest to adapt to a live performance!
Dear, I think you didn't find words to explain what you saw probably because you don't understand this type of music very well. Sorry, but what I liked most was the image of Jethro Tull in good definition. As for your reaction, it doesn't really add anything to anything. Music is not just 4x4 beat and overdrive guitar.
SO WHAT IT IS RUBEN IS THAT IAN GOT SO ANGRY AND FRUSTRATED WITH THE RECORDING INDUSTRY TRYING TO SAY THAT HIS PREVIOUS ALBUM ( AQUALUNG ) WAS A CONCEPT WHICH IT WAS ANYTHING BUT, SO HE DECIDED TO MAKE HIS NEXT ALBUM A COMPLETE CONCEPT ALBUM, HENCE: THICK AS A BRICK, IT'S ABOUT 45 MINUTES, AND IT REALLYYYY PUTS A PARODY ON PROG ROCK WHICH WAS STARTING TO BECOME BIG! LOL :) GOOD THING BTWAYYYYY ANYWAYYYYY RUBEN, GLAD YOU LIKED IT, TULL'S IN MY TOP 5 OF ALLLLLL TIME WITH THEM BEING 3RD BEHIND 1. ELTON JOHN AND 2. NEIL YOUNG HEYYYYY HAPPYYYY 2020 AND ALL THE BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW DECADE, PEACE :)
Ruben and that is only one half of the song the whole album was one song I had the record and it included a newspaper that they had made up Aqualung to me was one of their best album they were prog rock.
One of the most influential bands of all time...an innovator of early prog rock!
Copied but never duplicated!
I don't even recall them being copied.
@@NuntiusLegis Damn right.
real science strong and true words.
The only band i ever heard copy them with any chops was i think "iron maiden"? They did a cover of "cross eyed mary", theres not alot of other bands that even attempt it.
instaBlaster
Once upon a time, some crazy British musicians got together, and madness ensued. I got to see that madness live, 3 times, while they were in their prime!
Twice for me. Great each time..
I've only recently gotten to appreciate jethro tull, and I'm 60, boy have I missed out.
@@leanatale7251 It's never too late! Start listening, now. Their acoustic stuff is great too!
@@cynthianavarro4316 thank you I will. The band actually have a strong connection to my former home town, Dunstable uk
Scottish 👍
This song is an absolute masterpiece, and the studio version is even longer! Step by step this band will grow on you, I'm pretty sure about that ;)
the band really works hard to makes this incredible song. It"s just astonising.
Let it sink in watch more songs and then you'll be a fan. I love Jethro Tull and have done so for 50 years.
To each his own. These songs were ours. I am glad you listened. You smiled when I knew you would. There is a ton of tunes like this in rock history. However, Jethro Tull to me is one of the greats. Enjoy music bro. As you obviously do.
i don't comment often but you hit a home run with Jethro tull . They are fucking awesome!!! checkout jumpstart,heavy horses,the clasp,broardsword,budapest,songs from the wood,fat man,list goes on and on way way back to around 1969.
I love the humor in Tull. Some people don't get it....
I have been going to his concerts since about 1972. I have never seen a show like it since. To stand in the crowd feet from the stage is insane. Love the group and Ian in particular.
Oh well, this is the start of another great journey Ruben... Brace yourself, Jethro Tull is coming!
Dam, this is brilliant and I'm 73, still love it.
"Jethro Tull: The Legend band! GREAT SHOW! - From Brazil. Thank You, Ruben." - M.S.C.
This particular clip of a performance by tull who Ive followed since living in the past hit the charts in the 60's just gets better every time I hear it. there a legend in there time Ian Anderson still going over 50 years down the road
No, Jethro Tull should not have won over Metallica. Yes, Jethro Tull is a better band than Metallica.
They're pretty different, not a fair comparison.
Entertaining musician! At it's best! Rock on
John Evans (piano) makes everyone smile 💞
"It's too much for one go." Yes. The problem with the live version of "Thick as a Brick" is that it's a 7 or 8 minute version of a 45 minute song. The jumps between sections are too abrupt, and the overall experience of the song is lost. It's kind of like introducing someone to Star Wars by showing them a 10-minute abbreviated version of the movie. You get the point, but the magic is lost. The live version, I suspect, can be fully enjoyed only by those familiar with the whole album.
Of course. This is why I suggest always listening to the studio version first so you get all the bits in the correct order.
@@Bogie3855 I would agree to a sense, but this live and he has much more music to throw out to his audience. His album Krest of a Knave won him a Grammy but was not his best stuff. (it is still a good album though). Thick as a Brick is about as thick as it gets!
Of course it's not the same but it is still enjoyable and gives people who don't know Jethro Tull a glimpse of how great they are. Don't be so cynical
I love Tull and seen them in concert MANY TIMES, Q8 OR 20 TIMES
I saw Tull twice, amazing concerts, you can't help laugh at the keyboard player's antics. The guitar player is amazing.
Thanks for this. I've found Tull music often takes about 3 listens before I 'get it'.
Yes they put on an awesome live show back in the day.
For metal heads, a journey into prof rock is ESSENTIAL, and within that, Jethro Tull one of the most important bands.
Ian Anderson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and IS the band's front man, songwriter, arranger and self taught flute genius!
Hi Ruben. That was just an liveversion. The original studio version is much longer and way more complicated. Take your time. It will grow on you. Thick as a brick is probably the best ever prog song/album .
Andreas B
Andreas , in my opinion Passion Play is better than Thick as a Brick . I agree TAAB is probably the best prog rock album but if you hear in detail Passion Play , for me it has more complex musical composition and more smart , the changes in melodies of the musical passages are great , did by a brain genius of Ian Anderson , in my opinion Passion Play is the best prog rock ever and then Thick as a Brick , Jethro Tull in my opinion has produced these two best albums in the prog rock history. I recognize albums like The Wall , Dark side of the moon , Close to the edge , Fragile , Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound and In the Court Of the Crimson King are also masterpieces al the level of the Jethro Tull, but it is my taste , passion Play and TAAB are in my opinion a little bit better .
One important thing needs to be add. Album thick as a brick is direct respond to those who were recognizing Jethro Tull as a progressive rock band and stating that Aqualung was concept album.
In fact the Album meant to be parody of progressive rock. Even theme of that album appears as an obvious mockery.
Weirdly enough Thick as a brick was musically so damn good that it became known as one of the best progressive album ever recorded.
Just from the intro you can tell it Anderson is a mad genius poet
Ian Anderson- "The one-legged flute player" is a rock idol!
Lyrics highlighting Futility, false hubris, irony and the exposure of the “man behind the curtain,” all while being an absolute MADMAN on the flute, dancing all over the stage like a sprite....nobody can touch Jethro Tull imo.
As the album made number one in the US, I suspect there was a lot of people in the audience who knew the studio album.
What a great album that was. I have it and pull it out occasionally just to read the articles in it. For those who didn't see it, the vinyl album cover folded open and then folded down into a 12-page newspaper filled with articles and personals and ads and news. It was great fun at the time to get high, listen to the album, and flip through the newspaper reading all the wacky stories.
you´ve gotta start with "locomotive breath",you won´t feel overdriven.
A Metallica fan should start with Farm On The Freeway.
@@NuntiusLegis nah, start with the early albums and then move on to the tamer stuff in the later years.
ian anderson...hampton beach casino show...parts the RED SEA WALKS RIGHT up through that whole damn crowd!! TO jump UP ON STAGE THAT THEN becomes a WILD OCEAN OF WHIPPED UP WAVES AS HE SAILS THE SHIP RIGHT UP LIKE THE PIRATE HE REALLY IS!! ROCK N TULL!! NO ONE...NOT ANYONE CAN DO IT LIKE THE TULL CAN DO IT!
Ian Anderson, flute, guitar songwriter and arranger was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A really considered reaction video. Thank for that. You are so right and this one being a complex song. It came off of a concept album and it was really poking fun at the critics that said that they were a prog rock band. This was a difficult one for your 'first' Jethro Tull.
I want to see them around the time this was recorded and you are completely correct about Ian Anderson being a budle of energy. He controlled the stage for the two hours that they were on. I would say that they came close to Pink Floyd in giving their audience a 'complete' show. Keep on rocking Ruben.
This song (the album as a whole) was written as a joke after a critic accused Aqualung (the previous album to this) of being a concept album. Ian disagreed, and to show why he was incorrect, Ian wrote a concept album, and this was born. In one of the live shows he jokes that it's a cover of Johnny Cash :D
"Too much for one go" then have another go,you can't lose. There's a big catalogue out there, all exceptionally ,professionally performed.
Masterpiece, period.
Rubén
I am 64 , I grew up with the rock music of the 70s , I tell you no other era of the rock was better than the 70s , the best bands arose in this era , Jethro Tull was one of the best or in my opinion the best for the geniality, along with Pink Floyd , Yes, Genesis , king Crimson, Camel , Supertramp
And others , the bests albums in my opinion of the prog rock are : Thick as a Brick and Passion Play from Jethro Tull , The Wall from Pink Floyd , Selling England by the Pound and Foxtrot from Genesis , Close to the Edge and Fragile from Yes and the Court Of The Crimson King from K Crimson. You won’t find any better music than the ones performed from these bands . I would recommend you to introduce yourself in the music of these bands and you will realize in this case the masterpiece of Thick as a Brick.
It's funny how popoular music happened to peak at the exact same time you were most emostionally susceptible to it, isn't it? ;-)
Im 36 years old and saw jethro tull live in 2006 so they were no spring chickens anymore as they started out in 1969. But they still were super tight and great ! I think that although their sets got shorter and shorter over time (the live show i saw was just over an hour) they are still exceptional musicians and ian anderson actually got better at flute although his voice is very different, it really changed in the early 80s when he hurt it singing. (He actually kust recently has been diagnosed to have a slight version of c.o.p.d because of the smoke machines that make lights look cool on stage) Now his voice is higher and less bold/robust. But he continues to release music, some good some just alright.
There are many styles they went through. Early few years is mostly blues. Then they started to really get thier own sound and contributed heavily to the PROGRESSIVE ROCK scene. That style holds up very well over time but can be hard to listen to the first couple of times with all the change ups.
Heavy horses is an album that is less jumpy and sectionalized that focuses more on the outdoors, nature lyrics and celtic inspired flute and themes.
You will find stuff you like, love, and think is really bad if you listen to everything they have but more often than not they come out as a safe and very interesting bet. A unique flavor that only they can deliver. The aqualung album is thier most famous and has 3 hits on there (aqualung, cross eyed mary, and locomotive breath) this is what they are best known for but i think most Tull fans would point you in the direction of the "Heavy horses" album which may have slightly less flare and rock n roll but some very interesting stuff thats easier to digest the first time around.
Even the later stuff "roots to branches 1995" is a very good album and very different from previous releases. And " Dot com" has its moments as an album that came out a few years after that, still playing with different flutes and genres.
Hope this helps.
Saw them early 90's at the World Music Theater in Illinois. Emerson Lake and Palmer opened for them. Was an incredible show.
What a show! Why is ELP opening?
An amazing band been my favourite from day one. Please try again this was a shortened version.
Originele band, geweldige muzikanten.
My favorite band. Ian Anderson is a genius. Listen to their album 'Heavy Horses'.
Best band ever
Greatest band of all time. "everybody says so". Heavy horses propably might be the best album
@@nielschristiansen9526 I love Thick as a brick.
It is a masterpiece at a time when Rock was expanding far beyond the 3 min. song limits of the previous decade. The album cover is part of the setting to a 45 min. composition full of various movements and reacting to the experience and conclusions coming in the start of the closing of what in America was the Vietnam era.
Was there. I'm old. Great concert by one of the most talented groups and singer songwriter of the rock era. Ian Anderson still is brilliant
You're absolutely right sir. It is a grower and it will absolutely grow on you. Starting with a live concert version has its drawbacks. The album is twice as long, but doesn't come at you with the theatrics and the need to bring 20,000 people to their feet.
Most of their songs are "complicated", meaning that what starts out as a background rift becomes an introduction and becomes a main body which transitions into something else.
This band has an incredible ability to ascend and descend each of the instruments seamlessly.
Each one is center stage and then support all day long.
Try Minstrel in the gallery and passion play
Yep. It is one of those thing you have to listen to several times. A Passion Play is even harder to get used to but brilliant none the less
The studio version is longer with smoother transitions. This live version was more of a 'sampler basket' of some of the key parts of the full composition.
His shows are a madhouse sometimes so much going on. I would not expect you to be so engaged as this is not meant to be listened to on a headset.
I love the organist. He would be a scary star in a Halloween movie. lol Love it.
Ian Anderson's lyrics are just something else; the Shakespeare of rock.
If you want more Jethro Tull try the "crest of a knave" album. It's the "grammy album" from 1987
Saw them in Philly on this tour. Fantastic show.
That part/riff from 6:00 onwards ... Pure fistraising (Prog/Hard-)Rock at its best.
Needs to be heard at max volume. 😎💪🏼✊🏼⚡🔥
My favourite track from Jethro Tull is probably Fat man. When young, Jethro Tull was my number two band, first was Rush. Great reaction!
Original track is full vinyl, over 40 minutes, and I much prefer that to this version. And you are right, it goes to all directions, is not coherent piece of work, but fun nevertheless.
You're darn right 1. is RUSH!!!
Rubin have you been living under a rock? how can you not of heard of Jethro Tull ??
You're correct in your pronunciation of the name. The band, mainly Ian Anderson is awesome. Please listen to his flute solo. I am a flute player and I can tell you it's awe inspiring.
Yes and jethro tull good 🇬🇧
Amazing!
Tull and Genesis,best!
Ironically, they made this song as a criticism against being labeled "Prog Rock". It was basically a "Fuck it, we'll show them what Prog Rock is!" song they released shortly after that critic made the comment.
Tull is my favorite band, and I've seen them live about 20 times. The best way to explore them may be to start with the first album and go forward - each album is very unique.
I shudder to think how old he would be now but I bet it would still be a great experience
Ruden, believe me, the more you listen to it, the more it will definitely grow on you! Ian is one of the most entertainer front men to watch! :)
I loved the moment at 10:43 the enjoyment was so real
Have been to Tull gigs since 1968, 70yo now and still listen to all albums at various times, fantastic musicians, this was a great album, but! My favourite was an early one “This Was” check the album out!
I saw them on their Agualung tour Oct. 19,1971 at of all places Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. I didn't know them from Adam but was blown away. Incredible show and immediately bought the album and became a long time fan. And just so you know, I'm not stuck in the '70s. I'm a fan of Tool, Opeth, Gojira, Dark Tranquility, Vektor, Haken, Amorphis, The Ocean, Caligula's Horse, Periphery, Dream Theater, to name a few. I'm 71.
@@stevendefir7338 we both have a great taste in music, keep rocking!
Definitely a grower, it's super complicated. Reminds me of Gentle Giant in that way. Almost all Gentle Giant songs sound abrasive or obtuse, but once you listen again you're like "Holy shit this is amazing"
Seeing you laugh every time the keyboard player came on screen made me laugh. Either Jethro Tull were doing SO MUCH cocaine, or they were really good at acting like they were.
They did not do drugs
Check out the live version of velvet green. The musicianship will blow your mind
Yeah... whatever the version, impossible to grasp it the first time u hear it...
It grows each time you're Listening . . . .
This is the BEST version of Thick as a Brick
I have never seen this before. I found it very entertaining.
Thick as a Brick was made over the top on purpose. The album was tongue and cheek and meant to be “the Mother of all Concept Albums”.
Amazing live!!!
Listen to the whole album as it is one song that takes up both sides of the vinyl-43 or so and worth the listen
There is a film from 77 that shows more of the band that Ian is part of. The Five piece Tull was the BEST shows I ever saw!
Ian Anderson is the only Troubadour Rocker I know of.
Love Jethro Tull!
In all directions, real metalheads find great music, even if it comes with a flute
Great reaction, Ruben. I personally prefer the studio version. It's 43 minutes long, or so. It'll take you so many different places. It's amazing!
I agree it is a little convoluted, but they were playing to a very large audience and had to add as many ingredients to the cake as possible. I'm sure you won't let this one performance colour your entire views. Thank you.
Honest and intelligent reaction
El padre de todos los perroflautas !!! Seguramente el grupo de mi vida junto a genesis y king crimson ... la epoca de las grandes bandas , de los grandes musicos
I love how they get these kids that weren't even around during that time giving their opinion. Go listen to some 3 chord metal music.
Thanks Ruben - for watching and reacting and for being candid and honest - as always. I knew this one was a bit risky but well worth the risk. Judging by the comments so far - I am not the only Tull lover. This song is a masterpiece but yes - it is indeed a very complex track - not something that is easily digested. Jethro Tull are amazing and Ian Anderson is a real prodigy -- a rare talent and performer (still performing)! My next Jethro Tull suggestion for you is worth it not only for the song (which is much easier to digest lol), but for the audience at the end! You will get a good laugh - I promise!
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HOWEVER! Before you venture there... you have done several reaction videos to Iron Maiden - but not THIS performance
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In my opinion - this is possibly the greatest single performance of any Iron Maiden song Ever by this legendary band! 100% you will go nuts listening to it! Can't wait for you to do so (but will patiently wait till you fulfill other patron and non-patron wishes). Sorry about Metallica losing to Jethro Tull in the Grammies... know thy enemy I guess 😜
All the best!
Udi
You can put the full link in the comments: ua-cam.com/video/WEZQKrJ5_lk/v-deo.html
Not a huge fan of Jethro Tull, but Thick as a Brick is the greatest prog rock album of all time.
It might sound too much because its a condensed 12 min live performance of a 45 min long cohesive song.
Mag wel iets enthousiaster hè Ruben, één van de beste progressieve rockbands aller tijden, 60 miljoen albums verkocht...
the joke about jethro tull's grammy is that it was in the heavy metal category!! lol there didn't seem to be another category where it was appropriate to be included.
yes, hard rock/heavy metal, and the next year they split the two so as not to have any 'mistakes' like this happen again. I love that they won. I was a huge fan of both bands at the time, and I think Tull's album 'Crest of a Knave' is fantastic. But Metallica was becoming one of the music industry darlings at that point, so people crapped themselves. And IMO Tull never really recovered from the fallout. They are as much maligned by some as revered by others.
Love Martin Barre and Clive Bunker
Ian Anderson even wrote a song for you " the flying Dutchman", give it a go.
Concept albums like this are meant to let the artist have free range
The entire album (song) is a parody of prog rock groups at the time. There's even a little tribute to Monty Python in there.
Thick as a brick was basically a parody of the concept album genre by taking it to the extreme - the entire album was effectively one song. They did it in response to criticism that their previous album Aqualung was too much of a concept album.
Not the easiest to adapt to a live performance!
09:18, holy shit.
Dear, I think you didn't find words to explain what you saw probably because you don't understand this type of music very well. Sorry, but what I liked most was the image of Jethro Tull in good definition. As for your reaction, it doesn't really add anything to anything. Music is not just 4x4 beat and overdrive guitar.
SO WHAT IT IS RUBEN IS THAT IAN GOT SO ANGRY AND FRUSTRATED WITH THE RECORDING INDUSTRY TRYING TO SAY THAT HIS PREVIOUS ALBUM ( AQUALUNG ) WAS A CONCEPT WHICH IT WAS ANYTHING BUT, SO HE DECIDED TO MAKE HIS NEXT ALBUM A COMPLETE CONCEPT ALBUM, HENCE: THICK AS A BRICK, IT'S ABOUT 45 MINUTES, AND IT REALLYYYY PUTS A PARODY ON PROG ROCK WHICH WAS STARTING TO BECOME BIG! LOL :) GOOD THING BTWAYYYYY ANYWAYYYYY RUBEN, GLAD YOU LIKED IT, TULL'S IN MY TOP 5 OF ALLLLLL TIME WITH THEM BEING 3RD BEHIND 1. ELTON JOHN AND 2. NEIL YOUNG HEYYYYY HAPPYYYY 2020 AND ALL THE BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW DECADE, PEACE :)
Check out Conundrum from their live album...Bursting out...it's a monster !!
Ruben and that is only one half of the song the whole album was one song I had the record and it included a newspaper that they had made up Aqualung to me was one of their best album they were prog rock.
You need the studio version. It’s more succinct.
Try the album "Songs From The Wood". It's more folk and traditional, but still distinctly Tull, and I love it very much.