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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 24, 2012 19:41:17 GMT
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Post by futureshock on Feb 24, 2012 20:38:46 GMT
Unfortunately Broadsword came out in the days of vinyl and many of the great songs were left off. I was impressed with it, the entire effort by the band, conceptualization, audio engineering, it was all focused and imaginative, with lots of energy.
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Post by rainbowblue on Mar 6, 2012 16:43:12 GMT
Initially billed by Variety magazine as Broadsword and the Beat, I feared that Tull might sell out to commercialism. Thankfully, the Beast was born. A favorite for me as much for the songs that were left off the album.
Favorite songs Beastie and Broadsword, with Martin`s very precise, if not restrained solos go well alongside non album tracks "I`m Your Gun" and "Down At The End Of Your Road".
By the way, has any one heard the song "Dinosaur". I remember Dave Rees saying it was from 1991. I saw on this board that it was from 1982/83.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2012 17:14:36 GMT
July 6, 2012 Track of the Day: The Hold Steady “Constructive Summer” It may be hot today in Toronto, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do something with it. The Hold Steady understands. So the story goes. www.nuncscio.com/HOLD ON>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>steady... June 29, 2012 Track of the Day: Turisas “Broadsword” Why? Because Turisas is a Finnish folk-metal band that dresses like a bunch of post-apocalytpic Braveheart clones: And they are covering a tune originally by Jethro Tull, who dressed like a bunch of deranged medieval jesters with a thing for flutes and prog-rock:
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Post by chea on Jul 12, 2012 14:23:52 GMT
I changed my "avatar" in homage to the superb "The Broadsword and the Beast" M.
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Post by crickleymal on Dec 12, 2013 12:46:25 GMT
The Broadsword and the Beast tour was the first time that I saw Tull, at the NEC arena. Absolutely stunning, with Ian swinging the sword around and Martin crouching on the floor to avoid it. I remember driving home afterwards thinking the car was running remarkably smoothly until I realised that I was temporarily partially deaf.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 12, 2013 16:21:36 GMT
The Broadsword and the Beast tour was the first time that I saw Tull, at the NEC arena. Absolutely stunning, with Ian swinging the sword around and Martin crouching on the floor to avoid it. I remember driving home afterwards thinking the car was running remarkably smoothly until I realised that I was temporarily partially deaf. Done that myself. It's when people speak to you and you don't realise it !
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 12, 2013 16:55:18 GMT
The Broadsword and the Beast tour was the first time that I saw Tull, at the NEC arena. Absolutely stunning, with Ian swinging the sword around and Martin crouching on the floor to avoid it. I remember driving home afterwards thinking the car was running remarkably smoothly until I realised that I was temporarily partially deaf. Welcome to The Jethro Tull Forum crickleymal. Thanks for sharing your memories of your first Tull concert.
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 12, 2013 18:24:13 GMT
until I realised that I was temporarily partially deaf WHAT ?
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Post by crickleymal on Dec 12, 2013 21:50:26 GMT
until I realised that I was temporarily partially deaf WHAT ? Unlike now when I'm permanently partially deaf or so my family keep telling me!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 14, 2014 20:16:28 GMT
random thoughts from a Tullfan
I was listening to this album today - possibly my second favourite album although after the first choice it gets even more complicated, anyho - the songs and his voice are just so beautiful. Wanted to share that Tull feeling.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jun 14, 2014 21:41:58 GMT
Seal Driver, Clasp probably in top 10....or 15. Pussy Willow another classic he just tossed off...why couldn't it have been longer ?
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Post by acreman on Jun 15, 2014 3:15:45 GMT
Fantastic album. Clasp is probably one of my five favorite Tull songs. Pussy Willow and Fallen on Hard Times aren't too far behind it. Watching Me Watching You is a wonderfully odd little sleeper. Amazingly, the record might not make my Tull top ten. The JT library is just that strong
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 11, 2014 18:56:53 GMT
Rob Miller is Scotland’s premier blade-smith, hand forger and pattern welding sword craftsman. He is a true master craftsmen producing stunning, exquisite swords. He’s had commissions for museums and in one instance from an avid Tull fan to make a replica Broadsword from the album cover. Rob’s workshop was coincidently based in Kilmarie, Skye where a certain Mr A also resided. I contacted Rob and he kindly sent me some details and pics. “I made the Original BSATB Sword for a Customer who was a big fan, at the time I was working out of Ian Anderson's old Property in Kilmarie, the Steadings, which had my Sword Forge and a Jewellers Workshop, it seemed fortuitous to be in exactly the right place to do this…” Rob goes on to explain the BSATB sword in detail. “I noticed that the Pommel on the artwork was actually very similar to an Irish Viking Sword called the Ballinderry Sword which I had made previously, the general aesthetic of the piece being Medieval/Viking hybrid and not too improbable as a working piece. It has been hand forged, hardened and tempered in EN45 spring steel, the fittings carved in wax and cast in Bronze. Video showing Rob at work. Truly works of art!! Rob's website www.castlekeep.co.uk/index.asp“I am the Smith, I feed my melt-pot, Fashion carbon steely blades..”
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 11, 2014 19:47:29 GMT
Thank you very much Patti I now know what I want for TULL Christmas 2014
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Post by störmwatch on Dec 11, 2014 23:03:12 GMT
Great, thanks for posting the info. Just sent Rob A message with a view to obtaining one. As it will be my 50th year and also I would use it in my capacity as Archdruid during our druid ceremonies.
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 12, 2014 7:35:28 GMT
Great, thanks for posting the info. Just sent Rob A message with a view to obtaining one. As it will be my 50th year and also I would use it in my capacity as Archdruid during our druid ceremonies. Your very welcome. Lucky you! the swords are amazing.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 25, 2014 19:28:38 GMT
Broadsword Christmas 2014
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 25, 2014 19:52:33 GMT
Merry Christmas to the best Tull room ever.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 26, 2014 9:11:22 GMT
Merry Christmas to the best Tull room ever. Question: Jim - what was the first Tull item on the wall in your TullCave ?
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 26, 2014 16:23:15 GMT
Merry Christmas to the best Tull room ever. Question: Jim - what was the first Tull item on the wall in your TullCave ?
A 1974 promotional poster from 'Ye olde Record Store' The Record Bar
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 19, 2015 14:37:44 GMT
Transferred from Underwraps to here Haha! I used to love MiniDisc, but mainly as a more durable and better-sounding version of cassettes, ie making compilation discs, not buying bespoke albums on the format. I still have all my MD paraphernalia somewhere, but I'm unlikely to revive it. I never knew about the padded Broadsword packaging, I'd be fascinated to see what that looked like. Although I did meet Iain McCaig at Games Day '86, when I knew him better as a fantasy artist, as well as the Broadsword cover. I rather condescendingly told him to 'keep up the good work' (I was fifteen at the time, what a little turd!) — although he did go on to design Darth Maul for Star Wars, so maybe he took my callow words to heart, eh?! Packaging has seen better days - the plastic hinge breaks due to old age (I do know how it feels) and the clear plastic shrinks
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2015 19:26:23 GMT
Transferred from Underwraps to here Haha! I used to love MiniDisc, but mainly as a more durable and better-sounding version of cassettes, ie making compilation discs, not buying bespoke albums on the format. I still have all my MD paraphernalia somewhere, but I'm unlikely to revive it. I never knew about the padded Broadsword packaging, I'd be fascinated to see what that looked like. Although I did meet Iain McCaig at Games Day '86, when I knew him better as a fantasy artist, as well as the Broadsword cover. I rather condescendingly told him to 'keep up the good work' (I was fifteen at the time, what a little turd!) — although he did go on to design Darth Maul for Star Wars, so maybe he took my callow words to heart, eh?! Packaging has seen better days - the plastic hinge breaks due to old age (I do know how it feels) and the clear plastic shrinks Forget chrom(e) cassettes. I used(Heavy) Metal cassettes for Tull.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 17, 2015 10:26:20 GMT
Broadsword is IMO an album that every Tull fan should hold dear to their heart for three reasons
1. It re-vitalised the "Tull brand" after the sackings prior to A and the fall out in the press, and also misgivings amongst some fans.
2. It brought back into the fold a fair few lapsed Tull fans who perhaps gave up with A and who had been with the band for many years and thought the music may have got a bit stale and that it was time to bale out.
3. It certainly brought many new fans into the fold which re-energised the fan base.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 17, 2015 17:25:58 GMT
Broadsword is IMO an album that every Tull fan should hold dear to their heart for three reasons 1. It re-vitalised the "Tull brand" after the sackings prior to A and the fall out in the press, and also misgivings amongst some fans. 2. It brought back into the fold a fair few lapsed Tull fans who perhaps gave up with A and who had been with the band for many years and thought the music may have got a bit stale and that it was time to bale out. 3. It certainly brought many new fans into the fold which re-energised the fan base. Some albums are special from the moment you gaze at the cover. I looked and was hooked!
In many ways the changes which became "A" evolved into "Broadsword". I heard "A" and thought OK... Then I heard "Broadsword" and felt even better about "A". Some albums can hit you years later. I feel "Under Wraps" has made many change their opinions since hearing the LIVE versions. I wish I had seen the tour in '84. But it was 7 long years between '82 and '89 for me...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2015 18:43:59 GMT
Broadsword is IMO an album that every Tull fan should hold dear to their heart for three reasons 1. It re-vitalised the "Tull brand" after the sackings prior to A and the fall out in the press, and also misgivings amongst some fans. 2. It brought back into the fold a fair few lapsed Tull fans who perhaps gave up with A and who had been with the band for many years and thought the music may have got a bit stale and that it was time to bale out. 3. It certainly brought many new fans into the fold which re-energised the fan base. Some albums are special from the moment you gaze at the cover. I looked and was hooked!
In many ways the changes which became "A" evolved into "Broadsword". I heard "A" and thought OK... Then I heard "Broadsword" and felt even better about "A". Some albums can hit you years later. I feel "Under Wraps" has made many change their opinions since hearing the LIVE versions. I wish I had seen the tour in '84. But it was 7 long years between '82 and '89 for me...
The Under Wraps tour was funny in part because of the astronaut on stage. The astronaut unfurled the American flag. This lead to boos at Maple Leaf Gardens until the Canadian flag was waved by the astronaut. Cool tour IMO. Broadsword with bonus tracks is my favourite 80's Tull. Deluxe 5.1 please.
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Post by cecil on Dec 18, 2015 2:22:11 GMT
Some fine songs on this album. Seal driver, fallen, colours, watching are my faves. The drum sound is slightly inconsistent on this album though. Beastie has a bad sounding snare and Pussy willow could have a better snare too. I'm really hoping the drums are fixed up in the remix. Then I'll probably really enjoy these songs too. Jackalynn is another one with bad drums. Hopefully there are about 30 songs with dj, dinosaur, jackalynn(home version), motoreyes, no step, rhythm in gold, crew nights, drive on the young side of life, commons brawl, the curse, lights out, jack frost, jackalynn, mayhem, too many too, overhang, I am your gun, down at the end of your road are all included. Many of the drum tracks need to be cleaned up a bit. Remove some reverb, quieten down especially jackalynn and beastie
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 18, 2015 11:06:15 GMT
Broadsword is IMO an album that every Tull fan should hold dear to their heart for three reasons 1. It re-vitalised the "Tull brand" after the sackings prior to A and the fall out in the press, and also misgivings amongst some fans. 2. It brought back into the fold a fair few lapsed Tull fans who perhaps gave up with A and who had been with the band for many years and thought the music may have got a bit stale and that it was time to bale out. 3. It certainly brought many new fans into the fold which re-energised the fan base. So well put. 2nd point in particular - that was me and I remember thanking Iain McCaig as well on the Q&A for the iconic art that caught my eye for I did not intentionally go into the record shop that day to see what Tull had been up to in the last while. For all these reasons I would probably make a momentous decision and put B&TB next to Benefit. ...intake of breath.
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 20, 2015 12:09:04 GMT
Is B&TB getting the Steven Wilson treatment?
Oh hope it is.
On another note why do I love the harpsichordy type medieval sound on say Broadsword yet absolutely hate it on Minstrel. It must be more than just the music maybe I just prefer the imagery of B&TB compared to MITG.
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Post by rredmond on Feb 15, 2016 13:26:14 GMT
Saw this and thought it cool. Almost hope it's been posted here already it:
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