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Post by bunkerfan on May 15, 2013 18:42:17 GMT
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Post by tullist on May 15, 2013 19:27:02 GMT
Nice and bite sized interview, very well appointed with appropriate imagery that I would mark as ready for a Facebook share. Thanks guys.
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Post by jackinthegreen on May 15, 2013 21:53:57 GMT
I happened upon this live............as I live in Scotland, but dearie me, the same old stuff time after time. I find it all very boring, hearing the same old stories all the time, so why does Ian agree to do it........... How many new seats are filled by people who find out that Jethro Tull was an old guy who invented the seed drill..........or that Ian sold a guitar to buy a flute....... Being a fan for all these years maybe turns me into a grumpy old git.... Surely we are all in agreement............... Change the record Ian ffs...................
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Post by nonrabbit on May 15, 2013 22:23:36 GMT
I happened upon this live............as I live in Scotland, but dearie me, the same old stuff time after time. I find it all very boring, hearing the same old stories all the time, so why does Ian agree to do it........... How many new seats are filled by people who find out that Jethro Tull was an old guy who invented the seed drill..........or that Ian sold a guitar to buy a flute....... Being a fan for all these years maybe turns me into a grumpy old git.... Surely we are all in agreement............... Change the record Ian ffs................... Oh I agree Mr ;D Having said that what else can he talk about? The listening audience will not necessarily be made of up "weirdos" who spend their time talking Tull. Some will have thought he was retired and still catching salmon. Some will have never heard of Tull. I think he's trying to lure the uninitiated and they're very welcome ......join us.....join us
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Post by steelmonkey on May 15, 2013 22:31:03 GMT
I think the whole media/interview bit is part of Ian's somewhat tunnel visioned approach to his career...I think it keeps him young, vital and inspired to go around acting like a fledgling band in the mid-seventies, willing to say 'yes' to now archaic media exposure in hopes it sells a few more albums and fills a few more seats....he may be deluding himself a bit but what the hell...it keeps him touring and writing so let's give him a wink and pretend it makes sense for him to do 'media' when he tours...it's all part of the treadmill that keeps Tull going ! I do think the good reviews, some related to his availability for local interviews and journos and DJs have helped give the brick tour second wind and has resulterd in some very positive feedback and increased profile...so maybe Ian knows best.
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Post by JTull 007 on May 16, 2013 1:08:05 GMT
This may seem strange, but if Ian talks to anyone it's almost as cool as his music. I just like his accent and poetic nature when he speaks about anything and everything. For many of us who read lots of the same questions and answers, it may seem redundant. However, lots of times he slips out some tid bits that can really catch you by surprise.
Just like the ones with future releases and studio plans. Like next November for 'TAAB - Metal Sequel'. We all would love to be a fly on the wall when that happens. ;D Great work on the You Tube interview.
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Post by tullist on May 16, 2013 5:07:24 GMT
Jim so very much agree with that perception. Even with the many times told story of how he came to the flute, had not heard the reference to magpies and jewelry. My man. Who the hell else thinks of things like that to say, seemingly off the top of his head. While it won't make the short list of best ever, for me that might be the print one from about 2006 which I believe did show up here, where he addresses numerous events that strain the capability of this planet to continue to be life giving to humans, does it in depth and with very lucid mind, around the time of his work I think with Mikhail Gorbachev concerning world wide water problems that they were, at least briefly, addressing together, Gorbachev is active in the interview i am trying to remember. also any of the ones on that usa listener call in show, at least 3 of those, truly some hysterically funny moments, cannot remember the name of the show, always will be fond of that first letterman interview as well, i felt both parties did an excellent job, many discredit letterman in that one. first guy i saw interview ian who was not an asskisser, but was definitely funny. the one with senile ex big league manager leo durocher, letterman asks, leo durocher, he used to play bass with jethro tull didn't he? the idea of that ascerbic little man having been a tull member is almost funny enough to make my head explode, maybe next time. thank you jim for your kind commentary as regards my ancient cboe tale, my efforts were not in vain.
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Post by nonrabbit on May 16, 2013 6:38:18 GMT
Jim so very much agree with that perception. Even with the many times told story of how he came to the flute, had not heard the reference to magpies and jewelry. My man. Who the hell else thinks of things like that to say, seemingly off the top of his head. While it won't make the short list of best ever, for me that might be the print one from about 2006 which I believe did show up here, where he addresses numerous events that strain the capability of this planet to continue to be life giving to humans, does it in depth and with very lucid mind, around the time of his work I think with Mikhail Gorbachev concerning world wide water problems that they were, at least briefly, addressing together, Gorbachev is active in the interview i am trying to remember. also any of the ones on that usa listener call in show, at least 3 of those, truly some hysterically funny moments, cannot remember the name of the show, always will be fond of that first letterman interview as well, i felt both parties did an excellent job, many discredit letterman in that one. first guy i saw interview ian who was not an asskisser, but was definitely funny. the one with senile ex big league manager leo durocher, letterman asks, leo durocher, he used to play bass with jethro tull didn't he? the idea of that ascerbic little man having been a tull member is almost funny enough to make my head explode, maybe next time. thank you jim for your kind commentary as regards my ancient cboe tale, my efforts were not in vain. Jim - You've got a point - he makes us plough through the "seed drill/ Eric Clapton mantra in order to pick up the odd original snippet. ;D Ray - I bet you've got a lot more great stories from that era as well
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Post by bunkerfan on May 16, 2013 10:25:28 GMT
I happened upon this live............as I live in Scotland, but dearie me, the same old stuff time after time. I find it all very boring, hearing the same old stories all the time, so why does Ian agree to do it........... How many new seats are filled by people who find out that Jethro Tull was an old guy who invented the seed drill..........or that Ian sold a guitar to buy a flute....... Being a fan for all these years maybe turns me into a grumpy old git.... Surely we are all in agreement............... Change the record Ian ffs................... You sound just like me. At work they call me Victor Meldrew. ;D
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Post by bunkerfan on May 16, 2013 10:34:19 GMT
Nice and bite sized interview, very well appointed with appropriate imagery that I would mark as ready for a Facebook share. Thanks guys. Thanks Ray, As it took me all yesterday afternoon to put it all together because I had to do it twice owing to a missing image on the first run I do appreciate your kind comment. Cheers John
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Post by bunkerfan on May 16, 2013 10:39:16 GMT
This may seem strange, but if Ian talks to anyone it's almost as cool as his music. I just like his accent and poetic nature when he speaks about anything and everything. For many of us who read lots of the same questions and answers, it may seem redundant. However, lots of times he slips out some tid bits that can really catch you by surprise. Just like the ones with future releases and studio plans. Like next November for 'TAAB - Metal Sequel'. We all would love to be a fly on the wall when that happens. ;D Great work on the You Tube interview. Ian's accent is very unique and for me it's like soothing balm. He can even make a flute sound interesting.
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Post by nonrabbit on May 16, 2013 11:24:34 GMT
This may seem strange, but if Ian talks to anyone it's almost as cool as his music. I just like his accent and poetic nature when he speaks about anything and everything. For many of us who read lots of the same questions and answers, it may seem redundant. However, lots of times he slips out some tid bits that can really catch you by surprise. Just like the ones with future releases and studio plans. Like next November for 'TAAB - Metal Sequel'. We all would love to be a fly on the wall when that happens. ;D Great work on the You Tube interview. Ian's accent is very unique and for me it's like soothing balm. He can even make a flute sound interesting. When we're talking accents here and I know we've discussed it before - what accent are we hearing? Now I'm not too sure how the Lancashire accent sounds however I'm pretty good on regional Scottish accents. Ken Bruce the interviewer has a Glasgow (slightly posh BBC Scottish) accent. I always thought Ian's accent was slightly Edinburgh with a sprinkling of west country (Wiltshire based) but maybe the west country I hear is actually Lancashire .....keep up Jim ;D
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Post by steelmonkey on May 16, 2013 16:08:28 GMT
Let's face it...Ian talks...we listen.
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Post by jackinthegreen on May 18, 2013 20:00:10 GMT
I happened upon this live............as I live in Scotland, but dearie me, the same old stuff time after time. I find it all very boring, hearing the same old stories all the time, so why does Ian agree to do it........... How many new seats are filled by people who find out that Jethro Tull was an old guy who invented the seed drill..........or that Ian sold a guitar to buy a flute....... Being a fan for all these years maybe turns me into a grumpy old git.... Surely we are all in agreement............... Change the record Ian ffs................... You sound just like me. At work they call me Victor Meldrew. ;D Alright then............. I don't believe it.....
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Post by jackinthegreen on May 18, 2013 20:04:14 GMT
You have to live here to get that one by the way.......... It's not me being grumpy again..honest.........
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Post by bunkerfan on May 21, 2013 7:18:35 GMT
You have to live here to get that one by the way.......... It's not me being grumpy again..honest......... I reckon we should be the official Grumpy Old Men of The Forum.
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Post by maddogfagin on May 21, 2013 15:04:31 GMT
An interesting letter in the latest edition of that great British institution "The Radio Times".
Music Matters
Radio 2's 2Day (10 May) was a triumph. Breaking the orchestra down into its component sections to explain how each fitted into the whole was inspired. And I especially enjoyed lan Anderson (Jethro Tull) explaining that, for years, he had used incorrect fingering while playing the flute!!
The reminder that "You are never too old to learn" has inspired me to pick up my guitar again.
Bob Shepherd Aldbourne, Wiltshire
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Post by jackinthegreen on May 21, 2013 21:38:15 GMT
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