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Post by nonrabbit on Sept 24, 2012 15:06:41 GMT
hear hear !!
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Post by steelmonkey on Sept 24, 2012 18:14:40 GMT
Ditto...long live New Day and the spirit that animates the dedication of Rees/Webb and all the hardcore Tull fans web-wide and worldwide. Still find myself stunned and surprised when I give TAAB2 a track 14-17 loud listen and reflect on how amazing it is that those 20 minutes equal Tull's best ever.
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 4, 2012 22:02:52 GMT
A book by Nick Kent, rock journalist, called Apathy For The Devil:A Seventies Memoir does not show his appreciation for Tull. Extract from a review www.thecontrapuntist.com/2010/09/23/book-review-apathy-for-the-devil-a-70s-memoir-by-nick-kent/Jethro Tull.... "…jettisoned their initial ‘playing the blues for greatcoat-sporting students who really wash themselves’ game plan climb aboard the good ship ‘prog rock’ and seek their fortune through playing electrified madrigals and 7/4 time with lyrics about high-born lusty temptresses beating stable-boys’ naked buttocks with a riding crop..."
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 19, 2012 15:25:51 GMT
UK Amazon are publicising a new book on Jethro Tull at www.amazon.co.uk/Passion-Play-Story-Anderson-Jethro/dp/0957144245/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350811378&sr=1-2Publication Date: 20 Mar 2013 In the summer of 1972 Jethro Tull hit the dizzy heights of number one in the Billboard album charts, and thus could lay claim to being the world's biggest band at the time, with Thick As A Brick. They repeated the feat the next year with A Passion Play and have sold over 60 million albums to date. Considering just how big this group is (they are still going to this day, of course) there is surprisingly little written about them - only a couple of books, which is scandalous when you consider how many books have been written about contemporaries such as Yes or Led Zeppelin. This book is a gem containing interviews with band members such as Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond, John Evans, Martin Barre and - of course Ian Anderson. In fact, this book may well contain the longest interview Anderson has ever given. Biographer Brian Rabey and Anderson really hit it off, possibly because Brian helped the latter recover his beloved harmonica which was stolen backstage - something Anderson never forgot. Biographer Brian Rabey was given access all areas and used this wisely. Via new interviews he traces the history of a band which started life as the Blades, briefly included Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi (his plastic finger tips grafted on after an accident didn't lend themselves to playing Tull's subtle music!), and went on to become Prog Rock royalty (or Elizabethan Rock as they were sometimes dubbed!), but constantly re-invented itself with new personnel and styles. Due to Brian's contact book there are also quotes from contemporaries such as Greg Lake and John Wetton, which really helps to put things in context. Another really appealing aspect of the book is that it looks at the landscape of the times - for example, the flat Tull lived in during the 1960s would be regarded as unfit for human habitation today. A final nice touch is that several band members have sent photographs from their personal collections making this a unique book. About the AuthorBrian Rabey has been a music journalist for over 30 years, working for over 60 publications such as Toronto's Music Express in his native Canada. He has a BA in Communication Studies and has also worked as head Technician at Montreal's major theatre. He has played in bands since the age of twelve, but aged sixteen he first heard Jethro Tull's music and instantly bought a flute; learning the flute parts to all their songs.
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Post by Tull50 on Nov 19, 2012 16:59:45 GMT
Thanks Graham, very interesting!, in Spain a Tullianos member will release a new book in Spanish, the book is the best I've read so far about JTull, its name is "JethroTull y el faro de Aqualung" (Jethro Tull and Aqualung Lighthouse), when I have more news and give me permission to post the cover I will, for now good news for fans of Spanish-speaking This planned sale for Christmas
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Post by nonrabbit on Nov 19, 2012 18:44:37 GMT
I hope both books have a heavy dose of "things you didn't know about..."
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 19, 2012 19:37:46 GMT
Thanks Graham, very interesting!, in Spain a Tullianos member will release a new book in Spanish, the book is the best I've read so far about JTull, its name is "JethroTull y el faro de Aqualung" (Jethro Tull and Aqualung Lighthouse), when I have more news and give me permission to post the cover I will, for now good news for fans of Spanish-speaking This planned sale for Christmas Excellent. I have a copy of the Spanish Tull book by Javier de Juan (April 1984) so I think the time is right for another. One slight problem - I can't read Spanish so we'll have to have an exclusive translation here on the Forum or else we'll all come over to Spain for an intensive Spanish language course
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Post by Tull50 on Nov 19, 2012 22:44:53 GMT
Thanks Graham, very interesting!, in Spain a Tullianos member will release a new book in Spanish, the book is the best I've read so far about JTull, its name is "JethroTull y el faro de Aqualung" (Jethro Tull and Aqualung Lighthouse), when I have more news and give me permission to post the cover I will, for now good news for fans of Spanish-speaking This planned sale for Christmas Excellent. I have a copy of the Spanish Tull book by Javier de Juan (April 1984) so I think the time is right for another. One slight problem - I can't read Spanish so we'll have to have an exclusive translation here on the Forum or else we'll all come over to Spain for an intensive Spanish language course I believe the book by Javier de Juan is the only available in Spanish, and really is a highly sought, I think the April 84 edition is the only. Really is a good time for a new book
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 20, 2012 9:04:25 GMT
Excellent. I have a copy of the Spanish Tull book by Javier de Juan (April 1984) so I think the time is right for another. One slight problem - I can't read Spanish so we'll have to have an exclusive translation here on the Forum or else we'll all come over to Spain for an intensive Spanish language course I believe the book by Javier de Juan is the only available in Spanish, and really is a highly sought, I think the April 84 edition is the only. Really is a good time for a new book
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Post by Tull50 on Nov 20, 2012 17:03:56 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 20, 2012 18:40:09 GMT
Graham it is identical to mine, the same conservation, is a collector's copy certainly I've put my copy back into my Tull vault for safe keeping. Tull50 - when the new Spanish book is published, will you let us know here at the Forum as I know that there will be members who will want to buy a copy MD
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Post by Tull50 on Nov 20, 2012 19:11:04 GMT
Graham it is identical to mine, the same conservation, is a collector's copy certainly I've put my copy back into my Tull vault for safe keeping. Tull50 - when the new Spanish book is published, will you let us know here at the Forum as I know that there will be members who will want to buy a copy MD Ever since I heard that there was only one edition, my book has better care...LOL Do not doubt when the new book appears, I will make a post with all the information Remy/Tull50
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Post by Tull50 on Dec 3, 2012 18:46:08 GMT
JETHRO TULLy el faro de Aqualung (Jethro Tull and Aqualung Lighthouse) With Google translator: Language: CASTILIAN/SPANISH Format: Paperback flaps ISBN: 9788415191445 N º Edition: 1st Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 224 pp. Size: 17 x 24 cm If the history of rock group Jethro Tull that is unclassifiable. Some minstrels playing bluesy hard rock, jazz, English folk, Elizabethan music. Whatever fits in the lavish cocktail that have given us for over forty years Ian Anderson and his boys. The old Aqualung once said that his music is a mix of blues and Beethoven. Ian Anderson is not even able to explain it. Just as well. As much as I seek will not find anything. Maybe that's why they have become, over time, in one of the most legendary bands in rock history. "The new book by Vicente Álvarez on the history and highlights of my band is full of information, photos and memories of a career spanning 44 years (_.). Enjoys this book, a labor of love and respect. Respect for us, Jethro Tull members, as we have it for you "(Ian Anderson). Vicente Álvarez has written and published a dozen novels. In all, the music has a very special role. From Miles Davis composed the soundtracks of detective novels featuring the Ariel Conceiro book to Jim Morrison he whispers the verses of songs Tarilonte Deputy Inspector. The British band Jethro Tull has always been present, in one form or another, in all the writings of the author Valladolid, most notably in "The Tour de France and the magnolias Dr. Jekyll". With Jethro Tull y el Faro de Aqualung fills a space incredibly desert in the world of literature on music, a book written in Spanish on one of the best rock bands in history. www.tipo.es/libros/musicales/y-el-faro-de-aqualung-jethro-tull_341169.htmlWritten by our Tulliano's member Vicente Alvarez is the best book about Jethro Tull have been written in Spanish Vicente Alvarez blog: blogs.elnortedecastilla.es/vicentealvarez/Good gift for Christmas
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 4, 2012 8:37:26 GMT
JETHRO TULLy el faro de Aqualung (Jethro Tull and Aqualung Lighthouse) With Google translator: Language: CASTILIAN/SPANISH Format: Paperback flaps ISBN: 9788415191445 N º Edition: 1st Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 224 pp. Size: 17 x 24 cm If the history of rock group Jethro Tull that is unclassifiable. Some minstrels playing bluesy hard rock, jazz, English folk, Elizabethan music. Whatever fits in the lavish cocktail that have given us for over forty years Ian Anderson and his boys. The old Aqualung once said that his music is a mix of blues and Beethoven. Ian Anderson is not even able to explain it. Just as well. As much as I seek will not find anything. Maybe that's why they have become, over time, in one of the most legendary bands in rock history. "The new book by Vicente Álvarez on the history and highlights of my band is full of information, photos and memories of a career spanning 44 years (_.). Enjoys this book, a labor of love and respect. Respect for us, Jethro Tull members, as we have it for you "(Ian Anderson). Vicente Álvarez has written and published a dozen novels. In all, the music has a very special role. From Miles Davis composed the soundtracks of detective novels featuring the Ariel Conceiro book to Jim Morrison he whispers the verses of songs Tarilonte Deputy Inspector. The British band Jethro Tull has always been present, in one form or another, in all the writings of the author Valladolid, most notably in "The Tour de France and the magnolias Dr. Jekyll". With Jethro Tull y el Faro de Aqualung fills a space incredibly desert in the world of literature on music, a book written in Spanish on one of the best rock bands in history. www.tipo.es/libros/musicales/y-el-faro-de-aqualung-jethro-tull_341169.htmlWritten by our Tulliano's member Vicente Alvarez is the best book about Jethro Tull have been written in Spanish Vicente Alvarez blog: blogs.elnortedecastilla.es/vicentealvarez/Good gift for Christmas Agreed. Now all I've got to do is arrange some Spanish language lessons ;D
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Post by Tull50 on Dec 4, 2012 21:45:31 GMT
MD, How about if we exchange lessons? You teach me English and I teach you Spanish
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 4, 2012 22:50:24 GMT
Here in California we have Spanglish...a mellow person is often described as: Muy Takiteezy.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 5, 2012 9:04:02 GMT
MD, How about if we exchange lessons? You teach me English and I teach you Spanish I can teach you cockney rhyming slang, that's about all ;D I'm sure however that the music of Ian Anderson is universal - it's a world wide language put to music.
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Post by Tull50 on Dec 5, 2012 22:13:40 GMT
MD, How about if we exchange lessons? You teach me English and I teach you Spanish I can teach you cockney rhyming slang, that's about all ;D I'm sure however that the music of Ian Anderson is universal - it's a world wide language put to music. Better not learn the slang, 1st improve my English You're right, Anderson's music is universal
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 6, 2012 9:05:50 GMT
I can teach you cockney rhyming slang, that's about all ;D I'm sure however that the music of Ian Anderson is universal - it's a world wide language put to music. Better not learn the slang, 1st improve my English You're right, Anderson's music is universal OK - no slang/no rude words and the help of steelmonkey when you need some advice
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Post by Tull50 on Dec 6, 2012 20:46:44 GMT
Sorry I forgot the steelmonkey commentary, I think that Spanglish is a mixture of Spanish-latin with English and the South Americans have their own slang... Better still learning English, but I will consider your proposal ;D
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Post by Tull50 on Jan 29, 2013 19:48:52 GMT
On February 6 will be presented in Barcelona Vincent Alverez's book entitled "Jethro Tull y el Faro de Aqualung" also will sign books before Anderson concert at the Palau de la Música. The presentation and book signing will take place at George Payne Irish Bar (Barcelona) www.facebook.com/events/472707672788845/?ref=22If anyone is interested in the book signed, you can contact the Tullianos site or P.M. www.tullianos.com/ mail: web@tullianos.com
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 30, 2013 0:15:09 GMT
I think I need a copy of this book...I'll send a note to Tullianos from my home computer asking how to get it....my work computer won't let me open the Tulliano's site.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 30, 2013 9:05:05 GMT
I think I need a copy of this book...I'll send a note to Tullianos from my home computer asking how to get it....my work computer won't let me open the Tulliano's site. Think I do as well. I've ordered the Brian Rabey book which is due out at the end of April so I'll have plenty of reading material soon
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Post by Tull50 on Jan 31, 2013 21:56:22 GMT
Popster was a Spanish magazine of the 70s (this is from 1976), this is a dropdown which contained a poster of 60x90 cm fully deployed, In inside story of the group so far, the No. 1 was dedicated to the Stones, No. 2 dedicated to Pink Floyd and this is No. 3 dedicated to Jethro Tull and has been over 30 years in my Tull Cave, now in process of restoration. At that time I was not aware that this was going to be one of my treasures. Front cover, 25 pts = $ 1 approx Poster 60x90 cm (now in process of restoration) Apparently this poster belongs to this session, found on youtube: TullTapesRARE JETHRO TULL Unreleased Chateau Disaster/ Backstage PT1 Rare Super 8 video.. 1974 Jethro Tull backstage plus soundcheck and photo shoot. Rare Super 8 video.. 1974 Jethro Tull backstage plus soundcheck and photo shoot. Soundtrack is the Original Chateau Disaster tapes which later was scraped and reworked as A Passion Play
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 1, 2013 9:10:36 GMT
Popster was a Spanish magazine of the 70s (this is from 1976), this is a dropdown which contained a poster of 60x90 cm fully deployed, In inside story of the group so far, the No. 1 was dedicated to the Stones, No. 2 dedicated to Pink Floyd and this is No. 3 dedicated to Jethro Tull and has been over 30 years in my Tull Cave, now in process of restoration. At that time I was not aware that this was going to be one of my treasures. Front cover, 25 pts = $ 1 approx Poster 60x90 cm (now in process of restoration) Apparently this poster belongs to this session, found on youtube: TullTapesRARE JETHRO TULL Unreleased Chateau Disaster/ Backstage PT1 Rare Super 8 video.. 1974 Jethro Tull backstage plus soundcheck and photo shoot. Rare Super 8 video.. 1974 Jethro Tull backstage plus soundcheck and photo shoot. Soundtrack is the Original Chateau Disaster tapes which later was scraped and reworked as A Passion Play Not seen the above poster before. Thanks for posting it here tull50. Never had a "cave" but in one house we used to live in I had a wall of framed Tull photographs, backstage passes etc. The collection is now housed in boxes or folders with my vinyl records in plastic sleeves. Magazines are mostly kept in binders and bootlegs are on shelves but not in any particular order - something I must rectify in the coming months.
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Post by steelmonkey on Feb 1, 2013 16:51:56 GMT
I had a Tull museum for many years...probably about 75-86 and again from 92-95 on my walls. Now it's housed in two big, blue suitcases...but who knows...it may rise again to exhibit status.
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Post by Tull50 on Feb 9, 2013 22:44:05 GMT
"Jethro Tull y el Faro de Aqualung" by Vicente Álvarez Prologue by Ian Anderson Some photos of the book, Anderson's donated from his personal collection
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 8, 2013 12:48:00 GMT
Now on the UK Amazon site: Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick and a Passion Play: Inside Two Long Songs (Profiles in Popular Music) [Paperback] Timothy J. Smolko (Author)Paperback: 232 pages Publisher: Indiana University Press (8 Oct 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 0253010314 ISBN-13: 978-0253010315 From www.bookdepository.co.ukSince the 1960s, British progressive rock band Jethro Tull has pushed the technical and compositional boundaries of rock music by infusing its musical output with traditions drawn from classical, folk, jazz, and world music. The release of Thick as a Brick (1972) and A Passion Play (1973) won the group legions of new followers and topped the Billboard charts in the United States, among the most unusual albums ever to do so. Tim Smolko explores the large-scale form, expansive instrumentation, and complex arrangements that characterize these two albums, each composed of one continuous song. Featuring insights from Ian Anderson and in-depth musical analysis, Smolko discusses the band's influence on popular culture and why many consider Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play to be two of the greatest concept albums in rock history
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Post by steelmonkey on Apr 8, 2013 17:34:25 GMT
I'm gonna buy this S.O.B. ASAP.
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 24, 2013 7:49:25 GMT
UK Amazon are publicising a new book on Jethro Tull at www.amazon.co.uk/Passion-Play-Story-Anderson-Jethro/dp/0957144245/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350811378&sr=1-2Publication Date: 20 Mar 2013 In the summer of 1972 Jethro Tull hit the dizzy heights of number one in the Billboard album charts, and thus could lay claim to being the world's biggest band at the time, with Thick As A Brick. They repeated the feat the next year with A Passion Play and have sold over 60 million albums to date. Considering just how big this group is (they are still going to this day, of course) there is surprisingly little written about them - only a couple of books, which is scandalous when you consider how many books have been written about contemporaries such as Yes or Led Zeppelin. This book is a gem containing interviews with band members such as Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond, John Evans, Martin Barre and - of course Ian Anderson. In fact, this book may well contain the longest interview Anderson has ever given. Biographer Brian Rabey and Anderson really hit it off, possibly because Brian helped the latter recover his beloved harmonica which was stolen backstage - something Anderson never forgot. Biographer Brian Rabey was given access all areas and used this wisely. Via new interviews he traces the history of a band which started life as the Blades, briefly included Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi (his plastic finger tips grafted on after an accident didn't lend themselves to playing Tull's subtle music!), and went on to become Prog Rock royalty (or Elizabethan Rock as they were sometimes dubbed!), but constantly re-invented itself with new personnel and styles. Due to Brian's contact book there are also quotes from contemporaries such as Greg Lake and John Wetton, which really helps to put things in context. Another really appealing aspect of the book is that it looks at the landscape of the times - for example, the flat Tull lived in during the 1960s would be regarded as unfit for human habitation today. A final nice touch is that several band members have sent photographs from their personal collections making this a unique book. About the AuthorBrian Rabey has been a music journalist for over 30 years, working for over 60 publications such as Toronto's Music Express in his native Canada. He has a BA in Communication Studies and has also worked as head Technician at Montreal's major theatre. He has played in bands since the age of twelve, but aged sixteen he first heard Jethro Tull's music and instantly bought a flute; learning the flute parts to all their songs. An Update From Amazon UKBrian Rabey "A Passion Play"
This book has been delayed as we are still awaiting stock from our suppliers
Estimated arrival date: May 07 2013 - May 09 2013
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