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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 18, 2012 8:53:57 GMT
if ever there was a review where the reviewer was not within 100 yards of the show this is it!! i know dan very well and i know for a fact he wasnt there, but then again if a journalist can report on the vietnam war from a paris cafe......!!! Must admit I'm not surprised. Still, if people get satisfaction from re-writing "history" then that's their problem and not mine. Did I ever tell you the story about my adventures in the Boer War 1899 - 1902 ?
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Post by snaffler on Dec 18, 2012 9:14:59 GMT
if ever there was a review where the reviewer was not within 100 yards of the show this is it!! i know dan very well and i know for a fact he wasnt there, but then again if a journalist can report on the vietnam war from a paris cafe......!!! Must admit I'm not surprised. Still, if people get satisfaction from re-writing "history" then that's their problem and not mine. Did I ever tell you the story about my adventures in the Boer War 1899 - 1902 ? no but please pray do.....were you at rourkes drift? i covered this for reuters and took some memorable images of war...in fact i was also at the somme.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2012 16:32:10 GMT
www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/12/16/jingle-bell-prog-rock-79310-32435925/Jingle bell (prog) rockDec 16 2012 by Dan Warburton, Sunday Sun THEY may be more used to the harmonious tones of the Cathedral choir. But hymn-lovers on Tyneside were treated to a special rendition of prog-rock hero Ian Anderson. The Jethro Tull jigger was supported by the choir from St Nicholas Cathedral as he performed a special Christmas concert. Alongside his friends Kathryn Tickell and Bob Fox he staged a charity gig to raise cash for the cathedral. Carols, classical music and Jethro Tull tracks all boomed around the beautiful venue. And they even performed the band’s most famous song, Aqualung, complete with an introduction played on the cathedral organ. The song featured on the album of the same name in 1971. Famed as the man who introduced the flute to rock music, Ian said: “Bringing a different audience to the experience of the Anglican Church traditions offers them the chance to feel involved with their local church or cathedral life. “No, I am not a true-blue Christian but I support the Church and value our great traditions of faith.” if ever there was a review where the reviewer was not within 100 yards of the show this is it!! i know dan very well and i know for a fact he wasnt there, but then again if a journalist can report on the vietnam war from a paris cafe......!!! snaffler, thanks for pointing that out. Nothing surprises!
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 18, 2012 18:04:55 GMT
Must admit I'm not surprised. Still, if people get satisfaction from re-writing "history" then that's their problem and not mine. Did I ever tell you the story about my adventures in the Boer War 1899 - 1902 ? no but please pray do.....were you at rourkes drift? i covered this for reuters and took some memorable images of war...in fact i was also at the somme. Took part in both Sir. I was in charge of the detail digging the latrines in both campaigns.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 18, 2012 18:44:37 GMT
no but please pray do.....were you at rourkes drift? i covered this for reuters and took some memorable images of war...in fact i was also at the somme. Took part in both Sir. I was in charge of the detail digging the latrines in both campaigns. As a former latrine digger myself I can empathise with your past.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 18, 2012 18:51:43 GMT
I emailed Pam Walker at St. Nicholas Cathedral to thank them for The Chistmas Concert. Here's my email and her reply.
Dear Pam,
I would like to thank all concerned in the organising of the Ian Anderson Concert held on 14th Dec. It was a wonderful night of music and readings. An event that I'll never forget and will cherish the memory for ever.
I hope the sum raised will be a big help in maintaining the fabric of the Cathedral.
Grateful thanks
John (bunkerfan) moderator The Jethro Tull Forum
Thanks John
The money is so useful to us. I’m glad you enjoyed the concert , we all had a ball. Happy Christmas
pam
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 18, 2012 23:36:02 GMT
You dig latrines? Cool man...I dig the old fashioned outhouses....the architecture, not the smells.
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 19, 2012 7:19:01 GMT
You dig latrines? Cool man...I dig the old fashioned outhouses....the architecture not the smells. i48.images obliterated by tinypic/kdubfk.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 19, 2012 17:44:25 GMT
As proof of my latrine digging days, here's a photo of me aged 14 going in to test my work. It was at a Church Lads Brigade camp. Yes that seat looks a bit suspect.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 19, 2012 18:12:21 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 19, 2012 19:50:38 GMT
John O' Hara's intro with the pause for the Blessing was one of the highlights of the night.
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 19, 2012 21:40:51 GMT
As proof of my latrine digging days, here's a photo of me aged 14 going in to test my work. It was at a Church Lads Brigade camp. Yes that seat looks a bit suspect. as the kids say ...vintage ;D ;D
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Post by ash on Dec 20, 2012 19:00:12 GMT
Great photographs ash. You have a phone that's also a camera? Cool ;D Pleased you enjoyed the night. Thanks Ash for the images & Bunkerfan for the images/youtube videos. ;D I know your only joking but I only said it because of the poor photo quality . I've been into photography for many years and wished I taken my DSLR along....Next time . TBH I hate the cameras in phones
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 21, 2012 17:22:36 GMT
Thanks Ash for the images & Bunkerfan for the images/youtube videos. ;D I know your only joking but I only said it because of the poor photo quality . I've been into photography for many years and wished I taken my DSLR along....Next time . TBH I hate the cameras in phones I still think your photo's are pretty good, they're certainly better than the ones I took with my little Lumix. I too own a DSLR which I didn't dare take for fear of being pulled up for taking pictures, maybe next time.
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Post by snaffler on Dec 23, 2012 22:06:49 GMT
I know your only joking but I only said it because of the poor photo quality . I've been into photography for many years and wished I taken my DSLR along....Next time . TBH I hate the cameras in phones I still think your photo's are pretty good, they're certainly better than the ones I took with my little Lumix. I too own a DSLR which I didn't dare take for fear of being pulled up for taking pictures, maybe next time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fad1EuyzroEheres two and a bit mins of IA and KT at st nicks taken by me with my lumix. wouldnt dare take my full work kit in, although they sent us some pics of IA at rehearsals and during the show which i think were in the sunday sun. bunkerboy were you standing at the south wall? about 3/4 way down?
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Post by jackinthegreen on Dec 24, 2012 0:05:55 GMT
I still think these gigs are strange. Does no-one else think so If Ian wanted to help the church then donate from any gig, why play in one. Not my cup of tea, sorry, I know I'm on my own with this but there you go....... It's a nice gesture perhaps but not how I like to see my rock hero......especially following some of his lyrics from the Aqualung album..... But life's too short for all that........ Merry Christmas everyone and good luck for 2013.....
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 24, 2012 3:06:09 GMT
I can see it both ways....sorta weird and novel for the sake of novel...but then I think about classical musicians and the historical connection between music and the church and performing in a church and I think it is sorta cool for Ian to check that box on is long and impressive 'been there, done that' manifest. Given a choice between an Xmas gig and another TAAB 1 & 2 or standard Tull gig...I'd give the Xmas shoe the boot every time....but if he wants to do the churches a few times each December I could be talked into coming along on an otherwise un-booked winter eve. I'd give money to homeless people before the church ....there's a church nearby that let's homeless people sleep inside 40 nights a year...they get $23 bucks from me everytime they nail me outside the supermarket or call me by phone ( crafty effers got the number off a check i wrote!)
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 24, 2012 17:16:28 GMT
I still think your photo's are pretty good, they're certainly better than the ones I took with my little Lumix. I too own a DSLR which I didn't dare take for fear of being pulled up for taking pictures, maybe next time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fad1EuyzroEheres two and a bit mins of IA and KT at st nicks taken by me with my lumix. wouldnt dare take my full work kit in, although they sent us some pics of IA at rehearsals and during the show which i think were in the sunday sun. bunkerboy were you standing at the south wall? about 3/4 way down? Yes I was 3/4 way down the south wall and by the looks of your very nice video you weren't far away. Hope to meet you one day. PS. Any chance of a sneaky look of those rehearsal pics? Thanks to snaffler for uploading
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Post by ash on Jan 1, 2013 15:13:44 GMT
I can see it both ways....sorta weird and novel for the sake of novel...but then I think about classical musicians and the historical connection between music and the church and performing in a church and I think it is sorta cool for Ian to check that box on is long and impressive 'been there, done that' manifest. Given a choice between an Xmas gig and another TAAB 1 & 2 or standard Tull gig...I'd give the Xmas shoe the boot every time....but if he wants to do the churches a few times each December I could be talked into coming along on an otherwise un-booked winter eve. I'd give money to homeless people before the church ....there's a church nearby that let's homeless people sleep inside 40 nights a year...they get $23 bucks from me everytime they nail me outside the supermarket or call me by phone ( crafty effers got the number off a check i wrote!) The St Brides concert was the first church one I've been to and have to say the atmosphere was fantastic. I will be at next years in a shot. With St Brides the money is not really going to the church of England but to save a very famous historical spire. Anything build by Sir Christopher Wren is well worth saving. History is very important to a lot of us Brits and we do have a lot of it
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 1, 2013 16:28:39 GMT
See, that's the difference...you have real landmarks and historical locales worth perpetuating...we have school massacare sights and toxic waste dumps.
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Post by ash on Jan 2, 2013 19:10:11 GMT
See, that's the difference...you have real landmarks and historical locales worth perpetuating...we have school massacare sights and toxic waste dumps. Come on your been really hard on your wonderful country there . I love coming over to the US; I even own a timeshare in Williamsburg VA
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 2, 2013 19:22:52 GMT
Well...Virginia may have a bit of history...it's California where a McDonald's erected in 1962 rates a historical site marker. ( you said hard on so i said erected...hehe heh hehe heh)
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Post by ash on Jan 2, 2013 19:47:45 GMT
At least your McDonald's sell beer ;D
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 2, 2013 20:02:05 GMT
They don't...that's Germany!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 2, 2013 21:54:19 GMT
Well...Virginia may have a bit of history...it's California where a McDonald's erected in 1962 rates a historical site marker. ( you said hard on so i said erected...hehe heh hehe heh) I'd love to see all the wonderful,weirdness of the place and your probably the best person to show me.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 2, 2013 22:00:20 GMT
The guest of honor room awaits...I can't imagine you scared to sleep with the Monster High Barbie Collection....but if they give you nightmares you can borrow the dog.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 3, 2013 8:56:42 GMT
The guest of honor room awaits...I can't imagine you scared to sleep with the Monster High Barbie Collection....but if they give you nightmares you can borrow the dog. Hang on there - I'm spoken for
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 3, 2013 16:40:25 GMT
The little dog...not the mad dog
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 3, 2013 19:12:15 GMT
The little dog...not the mad dog That's a relief then ;D
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 28, 2017 3:24:26 GMT
'Aqualung' Ian Anderson live @ St. Nicholas Cathedral Newcastle Despite glares from my wife who told me "not to pull out my camera", I did take the chance of eternal damnation and took this video. Not the best quality but I hope it sets the scene. This video is also available to view on The Forum's youtube channel @................ www.youtube.com/watch?v=847J2We9PKU Did this Gentleman get to play along ? Michael Stoddart in full practice of Tull Classic Aqualung LINK 1 LINK 2 Michael Stoddart, Director of Music at St Nicholas (4th from left in picture, right, courtesy Keith Blundy / Aegies Associates), said: “It’s terribly exciting. It’s a great way of bringing together all sorts of different aspects of life. It’s not often you can bring together classical, rock and religious music under one roof and that’s what makes it very exciting. And what a great musician to be working with.
“It brings a whole new dimension to what we can do in the Cathedral, especially with the new lightingand the effects which they will bring. Historically, rock music has been associated with cathedrals and it should be a fantastic event.”
Ian said: “I have played, in the past few years, in a number of cathedrals and churches in the UK and abroad. I like to combine elements of the Christmas tradition with the Jethro Tull repertoire as well as some classical music and church tunes. Combine this with two wonderful local musical guests, Bob Fox and Kathryn Tickell, and we should be able to offer audiences the chance to celebrate the season in great style.
“Bringing a different audience to the experience of the Anglican Church traditions offers them the chance to feel involved with their local church or cathedral life. No, I am not a true-blue Christian but I support the Church and value our great traditions of faith and worship. Even more, I value the architectural heritage of an age which will not come again. Once the roof falls in, it will turn into a block of flats or a Starbucks.
“As the organ and choir are integral to the Christmas Carol service, it feels appropriate to include them in the mix. As we do with prayer, blessing and readings. It is a very delicate balance of tradition, Anglican worship, and the secular musical world of rock and roll. And all of this for the modest, princely sum that is the price of a ticket, 100% of which goes to the Cathedral fund. Everyone‘s a winner.”
Ian Anderson has performed more than 3,000 concerts in 40 countries and his Christmas shows tend to be a mixture of rock, folk and traditional elements that reflect the church and cathedrals’ use as a sacred and historic space. Doors open 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.
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