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Post by steelmonkey on May 6, 2014 16:59:48 GMT
My Tull in Michigan windows were breif...78 cuz i was at college in Oberlin and 91 cuz a friend and i came from SF to see Tull with a Chicago friend and tacked on Michigan gigs. We evn planned to drive to St Loius after Grand Rapids but the drinkdown with Pegg and Allcock in Grand Rapids almost killed us and resulted in aborting the St louis trip and crawling home via Chicago, hungover and beaten down.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2014 17:01:31 GMT
Gig review: IAN ANDERSON – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 2 May 2014 Posted on May 3, 2014 by GRTR! HQ Ian Anderson It amazes me how, generally, the reaction to Ian Anderson’s latest opus is warm, and welcoming. There seems to be a lack of critical faculty in some quarters. Perhaps, in my case, I’m just too old to rock ‘n’ roll. But that may also apply to Anderson who seems to be treading some water these days musically although his energy tonight did belie his advancing years. The live show of course is something else but the increased vocal and West End theatrics of Ryan O’Donnell (which intrude on the album) are frankly distracting. Although this time we were spared the sight of Gavin Esler in a wetsuit. As you would expect the musical prowess on show is impressive but there’s always a feeling of old fields being tilled. There is inevitably a greater emphasis with ‘Homo’ on wordplay and lyrical content and, arguably this doesn’t allow the music to breathe. Too many too short songs and no rocking out. Full marks though for showcasing the new album in its entirety which shows supreme confidence although I would imagine that many in the audience were a little blindsided and therefore awaited the second half with some urgency. It was performed immaculately with appropriate visuals and with more impact than listening to the album. It became almost a musical in execution but as with many musicals they are frequently patchy, sometimes too long and over-complicated, and with only a handful of really standout songs. Forty years ago I am sure ‘Homo’ would have been suitably revered as a classic and, if it had followed the original Thick As A Brick rather than A Passion Play, would have silenced the critics. It is only when in the second half Anderson and the band crank into the Tull back catalogue that balance is restored – not quite no holds barred, but it’s engrossing nevertheless. This greatest hits reminded us of a time when the band were truly memorable and when Martin ‘Lancelot’ Barre played the guitar. However, on the impressively synched archive video he has been seemingly air-brushed out of the history, although in truth so have the rest of the band. The exchange of verses between O’Donnell and Anderson remained the only distraction (coupled with the former’s West End delivery), evidently a device to rest the latter’s voice but – as in the first half (and the last tour) – just as irritating. Otherwise we got surprisingly powerful renditions that only scraped the surface of the legacy, including a fine ‘With You There To Help Me’, ‘Teacher’, and ‘Farm On The Freeway’ reminding us of that excellent 1987 album ‘Crest Of A Knave.’ ’Aqualung’ and ‘Locomotive Breath’ sent the crowd home happy but aren’t quite right without the loyal ‘Lancelot’. If this was a gig of two halves, Jethro Tull was a sum of its constituent parts. Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on the other hand is a conundrum. Where does he go from here? Review by David Randall David Randall presents ‘Assume The Position’ on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio every Sunday at 22:00 GMT. 1. Doggerland 2. Heavy Metals 3. Enter the Uninvited 4. Puer Ferox Adventus 5. Meliora Sequamur 6. The Turnpike Inn 7. The Engineer 8. The Pax Britannica 9. Tripudium Ad Bellum 10. After These Wars 11. New Blood, Old Veins 12. In For A Pound 13. The Browning of the Green 14. Perrrationes Ad Astra 15. Cold Dead Reckoning 16. Living In The Past 17. Bourée 18. Sweet Dream 19. Teacher 20. With You There to Help Me 21. A Passion Play 22. Too Old To Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young To Die 23. Songs From The Wood 24. Farm On The Freeway 25. My God 26. Aqualung Encore: 27. Locomotive Breath getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/05/gig-review-ian-anderson-philharmonic-hall-liverpool-2-may-2014/ |
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Post by onewhiteduck on May 6, 2014 17:32:45 GMT
Just had a pic with Florian Ophale!!
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Post by steelmonkey on May 6, 2014 17:38:26 GMT
Tell more...
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Post by JTull 007 on May 6, 2014 19:02:16 GMT
Now that's what I'm talking about! Surround sound just like the doctor ordered. Great set up.
Of course we all have different points of view in music. Right now my favorite is in Colston Hall. 
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Post by onewhiteduck on May 6, 2014 19:28:35 GMT
Just had a pic with Florian Ophale!! Show stopped for 45 mins Cardiact aresst I'm balcony coming back on play straight through. |
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Post by onewhiteduck on May 6, 2014 19:30:16 GMT
On balcony. I'm crap on I phone!!
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Post by JTull 007 on May 6, 2014 20:11:24 GMT
On balcony. I'm crap on I phone!!  |
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Post by steelmonkey on May 6, 2014 20:16:00 GMT
See what happens to fans who didn't know they were playing Critique Oblique ?
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Post by morthoron on May 6, 2014 20:57:03 GMT
On balcony. I'm crap on I phone!! O white duck seated main floor Smile down upon your phone Was busy with his texting-O! While some guy had a stroke O If Ian saves! Duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-nah-nah- Che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka Duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-nah-nah- Che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka If Ian saves Then he better save that guy Who heightened his cholesterol With another slice of pie O If Ian saves! Duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-nah-nah- Che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka Duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-nah-nah- Che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka, che-chooka |
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Post by steelmonkey on May 6, 2014 21:21:28 GMT
Sitting in a balcony
eyeing the gig and suddenly getting tense
blood popping out your eyes
leaving the hall in an ambulance
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Post by morthoron on May 6, 2014 21:38:17 GMT
Sitting in a balcony eyeing the gig and suddenly getting tense blood popping out your eyes leaving the hall in an ambulance There's a haze along the balcony Pot smoke from below As he plays upon his telephone There's something he should know There's an ambulance siren And commotion in the stalls Stretcher-carrying white coats And One White Duck in the Hall. Isn't it just too damn real? |
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Post by JTull 007 on May 6, 2014 21:40:15 GMT
I understand some humor from time to time, but maybe this is not the time.
If anyone has a medical emergency in a public place let us all pray for his or her recovery.
Especially someone who was wanting to experience an important event such as this.
We all have someone we care about. I will hope this person will be able to see this tour in the future.
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Post by steelmonkey on May 6, 2014 21:42:54 GMT
The guy will make it...he's a Tull fan...that means a strong heart.
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Post by morthoron on May 6, 2014 21:53:12 GMT
I understand some humor from time to time, but maybe this is not the time.
If anyone has a medical emergency in a public place let us all pray for his or her recovery.
Especially someone who was wanting to experience such an important event such as this.
We all have someone we care about. I will hope this person will be able to see this tour in the future. This public service message brought to you by "Cold Dead Reckoning". Hmmm....if I were going to have a heart attack, my first preference would be during sex. But hey, listening to a Tull song in concert might not be a half-bad way to go. It would be a sight better than having the big one watching American Idol. But I look at such things much differently than you. I want to go out laughing, not all constipated. |
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Post by steelmonkey on May 6, 2014 21:59:31 GMT
Wondering aloud
If the guy is alright
he dropped off his seat
mid gig one fine night
EMT are his saviors
as they start
his stalled heart
beating life
into our brother
and it's only our prayers
that will save him
if they caaaaaaaan
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Post by steelmonkey on May 6, 2014 22:00:36 GMT
Why not both? Sex at a Tull concert as a last act.
( no pictures, please)
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Post by JTull 007 on May 6, 2014 22:51:26 GMT
But I look at such things much differently than you.
I want to go out laughing, not all constipated. Next time try something with fiber or Ex Lax. Of course it's always easy to laugh when it's not you in an ambulance or something more permanent. I'm sure your family won't be laughing either. Or will they? |
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Post by onewhiteduck on May 6, 2014 23:07:03 GMT
I'm home. Briefly Half wat through Puer.... lights came on. Band carried on playing. Guy had heart attack. Took 20 mins to getting him breathing on his own again. He was in a bad way but alive when he was taken to hospital. Band had to cut short ( didn't play Turnpike Inn, After these Wars, Tripidium, Bouree and Farm on the Freeway ) 45 min delay until 8:30 then the band played through. I post a fuller review later, But highlights were Cold Dead Reckoning and The Best of Tull set was the highlight. Even SRTW and TOTRRTYTD were excellent. Best @best of Tull for many a year. Ripped it up. Florian was on Fire. His solo on Aqualung blew my ears!! Brilliant Gig.  Me and my Mate Florian |
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Post by morthoron on May 7, 2014 1:31:05 GMT
But I look at such things much differently than you.
I want to go out laughing, not all constipated. Next time try something with fiber or Ex Lax. Of course it's always easy to laugh when it's not you in an ambulance or something more permanent. I'm sure your family won't be laughing either. Or will they? My, how tedious. Your indignation is duly noted. Now, go do what you do best, put on your cheerleader outfit and do the splits for Florian. Or spam the other forum. Whichever. |
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Post by JTull 007 on May 7, 2014 2:09:51 GMT
Prayers for the guy in Bristol and his family tonight. Some things are more important. Tull Later.
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Post by nonrabbit on May 7, 2014 7:07:37 GMT
Thoughts to the person who was ill last night at the concert. Wish a speedy recovery.
Great updates Ducky! Can't wait for the full briefing!!
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Post by maddogfagin on May 7, 2014 7:45:13 GMT
Next time try something with fiber or Ex Lax. Of course it's always easy to laugh when it's not you in an ambulance or something more permanent. I'm sure your family won't be laughing either. Or will they? My, how tedious. Your indignation is duly noted. Now, go do what you do best, put on your cheerleader outfit and do the splits for Florian. Or spam the other forum. Whichever. OK that's enough on this subject please. I don't want any wars between members or unsubstantiated accusations on the Forum. I trust I have your full co-operation. Thank you. |
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Post by maddogfagin on May 7, 2014 7:49:39 GMT
Thoughts to the person who was ill last night at the concert. Wish a speedy recovery. Great updates Ducky! Can't wait for the full briefing!! As Jethro Tull fans, our thoughts and prayers must be with the guy who was ill at the concert. Here's hoping he makes a full recovery. |
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Post by bunkerfan on May 7, 2014 10:17:03 GMT
Thoughts to the person who was ill last night at the concert. Wish a speedy recovery. Great updates Ducky! Can't wait for the full briefing!! As Jethro Tull fans, our thoughts and prayers must be with the guy who was ill at the concert. Here's hoping he makes a full recovery. Agree with the above messages. I hope we get some good news about this very unfortunate person soon. |
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Post by maddogfagin on May 7, 2014 11:12:41 GMT
I'm home. Briefly Half wat through Puer.... lights came on. Band carried on playing. Guy had heart attack. Took 20 mins to getting him breathing on his own again. He was in a bad way but alive when he was taken to hospital. Band had to cut short ( didn't play Turnpike Inn, After these Wars, Tripidium, Bouree and Farm on the Freeway ) 45 min delay until 8:30 then the band played through. I post a fuller review later, But highlights were Cold Dead Reckoning and The Best of Tull set was the highlight. Even SRTW and TOTRRTYTD were excellent. Best @best of Tull for many a year. Ripped it up. Florian was on Fire. His solo on Aqualung blew my ears!! Brilliant Gig. View AttachmentMe and my Mate Florian Good photo Sir. You'll be exchanging Christmas cards then ? |
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Post by Essan on May 7, 2014 11:37:31 GMT
Gig review: IAN ANDERSON – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 2 May 2014 Posted on May 3, 2014 by GRTR! HQ Ian Anderson It amazes me how, generally, the reaction to Ian Anderson’s latest opus is warm, and welcoming. There seems to be a lack of critical faculty in some quarters. Perhaps, in my case, I’m just too old to rock ‘n’ roll. But that may also apply to Anderson who seems to be treading some water these days musically although his energy tonight did belie his advancing years. The live show of course is something else but the increased vocal and West End theatrics of Ryan O’Donnell (which intrude on the album) are frankly distracting. Although this time we were spared the sight of Gavin Esler in a wetsuit. Hate to think what he'd have said had he seen one of the original TAAB or APP shows then! |
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Post by maddogfagin on May 7, 2014 11:51:07 GMT
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Post by hardliner on May 7, 2014 11:56:29 GMT
good pics
David looking like scrooge ha ha
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Post by onewhiteduck on May 7, 2014 13:55:13 GMT
 Having a Chat with Mike Downs - Bristol |
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signed the real 8 speaker freak. 
. Anyone else? I know of one other 