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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 10, 2013 10:38:16 GMT
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 10, 2013 17:35:53 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 10, 2013 19:42:22 GMT
Here's a video to wet the appetites of those lucky enough to go to The Christmas Concerts and those to of us who aren't it will hopefully get us in the Christmas spirit. 17 Dec 2011
Greg Lake performs his 1975 classic "I Believe in Father Christmas" filmed live at St. Bride's Church, Fleet Street, in the City of London with Jethro Tull' s Ian Anderson on flute, David Arch on keyboards, Florian Opahle on acoustic guitar and the church choir.
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Post by tullist on Dec 10, 2013 21:40:54 GMT
Here's a video to wet the appetites of those lucky enough to go to The Christmas Concerts and those to of us who aren't it will hopefully get us in the Christmas spirit. 17 Dec 2011
Greg Lake performs his 1975 classic "I Believe in Father Christmas" filmed live at St. Bride's Church, Fleet Street, in the City of London with Jethro Tull' s Ian Anderson on flute, David Arch on keyboards, Florian Opahle on acoustic guitar and the church choir.
Uploaded by TarkusChristmas Tull Scrooge reporting in. I hope to see alot more guests the like of Kathryn Tickell as opposed to Bruce Dickinson, Justin Hayward and Greg Lake. I know they are all masters of their respective trades, but simply not a place where I like to see the twain meet. Makes me think I joined the wrong team in a long ago drug haze. An easy guess would be Maddy Prior who I know had those Christmas Consort things most years, but I think the members of that are more or less set in stone. Maybe Ian could get an invite to that Albion Christmas thing that happens most years. However seeing him in any one of those cathedrals is a great opportunity, or the cathedrals without him there for that matter. I have seen a couple of those, Salisbury, rather massive. Paying money to see him as support to Justin Hayward singing Knights in White Satin, definitely not my idea of a good time. Yeah I know there's a flute part. btw anybody who has the bits on the recent Martin interview in AND spill em, though I could probably guess. I know Ian appointed his son to contact Martin as regards a performance next year to which I guess Martin said no . Could well be elements to that call un reported but otherwise all I can say is....really??? Probably roughly Martin Barre's response. Or something on the order of, you'll remember me, the guy who stood to your left for 43 years? I do hope it was for a better reason than it his son James job, from mine and most perspectives I think, in Martin Barre's case that rule would be excepted, way too impersonal. wtf?
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 10, 2013 23:46:32 GMT
Very tricky situation, Ray...yeah, Ian contacted DP and MB via his agent/son about a gig next year. MB feelings hurt. But is Ian's businesslike style...maybe covering his own sensitivities around the gap in collaboration etc. news? I think MB should pounce on any offer, unconditionally, and see if the sparks rekindle the flame of working together. The whole issue of Tull being a businesslike band vs three or more musketeers has been discussed to death. Ian is Ian...not the mushiest, most sentimental guy in the world...if the offer to work with MB and/or DP came via son/agent...so be it.....and as far as interpolating that Ian is just after the money of one 'must be real Tull' gig....I doubt it...I'm sure he gets offered all kinds of $ for 'real Tull' that does not sway his collaboration choice....and interpolating that ian is only offereing MB 'same old, same old'...well, you of all people know Tull can interject life into the war horse songs and make it new...even if it is a limited set list.....
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 11, 2013 0:32:02 GMT
Tull Scrooge reporting in. I hope to see alot more guests the like of Kathryn Tickell as opposed to Bruce Dickinson, Justin Hayward and Greg Lake. I know they are all masters of their respective trades, but simply not a place where I like to see the twain meet. Makes me think I joined the wrong team in a long ago drug haze. An easy guess would be Maddy Prior who I know had those Christmas Consort things most years, but I think the members of that are more or less set in stone. Maybe Ian could get an invite to that Albion Christmas thing that happens most years. However seeing him in any one of those cathedrals is a great opportunity, or the cathedrals without him there for that matter. I have seen a couple of those, Salisbury, rather massive. Paying money to see him as support to Justin Hayward singing Knights in White Satin, definitely not my idea of a good time. Yeah I know there's a flute part. btw anybody who has the bits on the recent Martin interview in AND spill em, though I could probably guess. I know Ian appointed his son to contact Martin as regards a performance next year to which I guess Martin said no . Could well be elements to that call un reported but otherwise all I can say is....really??? Probably roughly Martin Barre's response. Or something on the order of, you'll remember me, the guy who stood to your left for 43 years? I do hope it was for a better reason than it his son James job, from mine and most perspectives I think, in Martin Barre's case that rule would be excepted, way too impersonal. wtf? I was impressed by Greg Lake, Justin Hayward, Bruce Dickinson and of course Ian and his Chums. For such a Christmas event diverse with talent, not everyone would be a fan of everything they played.
As beautiful as the song "I Believe in Father Christmas" is, this performance was equally stunning.
Haven't heard about the Martin Barre invitation yet. Might be another bridge to throw on the fire. Maybe it's just as well that James was involved. That way no one would say something too emotional."Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand."
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Post by tullist on Dec 11, 2013 2:09:23 GMT
Very tricky situation, Ray...yeah, Ian contacted DP and MB via his agent/son about a gig next year. MB feelings hurt. But is Ian's businesslike style...maybe covering his own sensitivities around the gap in collaboration etc. news? I think MB should pounce on any offer, unconditionally, and see if the sparks rekindle the flame of working together. The whole issue of Tull being a businesslike band vs three or more musketeers has been discussed to death. Ian is Ian...not the mushiest, most sentimental guy in the world...if the offer to work with MB and/or DP came via son/agent...so be it.....and as far as interpolating that Ian is just after the money of one 'must be real Tull' gig....I doubt it...I'm sure he gets offered all kinds of $ for 'real Tull' that does not sway his collaboration choice....and interpolating that ian is only offereing MB 'same old, same old'...well, you of all people know Tull can interject life into the war horse songs and make it new...even if it is a limited set list..... Now if those 3 other British rock star dudes of yore are up for a jam on that Dr Suess thing you quote Jim, I would have a much different impression. And get it right Anderson. My gut or common sense tell me there is probably more to it, as I always perceived about the various band members departures. But part of it all appears to be Ian Anderson is not an easy, and not always a polite man. An opinion held by many for years, I am just late to the realization, as it rarely had been borne out quite to my liking. Obviously I would extend this man some rope, what with the weight of being a genius and all, lol. But knowing the simple facts without much embellishment as I do, seems like it might be uncool. Could be wrong. But to the extent any human element, re emotion, comes into it, even if its only from one side, Martin, my guess is I would have made the same decision. And you are right about the war horses, the last of the USA Tull shows, which I saw, was excellent. I would give it a mark above the 2 Bricks I saw. Even like SFTW and Heavy Horses sounded great, pretty weird. And such as I have heard of Martin's band, sounds to be nearly of a same level of interest to me as Ian's stuff, both really good. Not profoundly so most nights maybe, but still way worthwhile. I get the impression, not sure why, Martin probably has always managed his finances pretty well, so he may not need the money. But yeah, in final ado, much or otherwise, about nothing. Finally very little matters, certainly not this.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 20, 2013 18:00:07 GMT
Crank it up at Ely Cathedral Joy to the World it is!Thanks to Graham for posting the Promo Poster. It is a perfect screensaver.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 23, 2013 2:41:33 GMT
A beautiful place to hear Christmas music played by Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson at Ely Cathedral Images by Ann Downs Thank you very much!
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 23, 2013 8:41:28 GMT
Jim - Thanks for posting the images of the Ely concert by Ann Downs and also the Oxford images from Sara Trevisan.
Some rather fine photographs from all those who went and hopefully we'll have some more in the course of time.
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 23, 2013 18:32:30 GMT
I dunno...these pictures are making me regress and think...PERFECT gig for LSD !!!!!!!!! Who's in ? I mean, I saw God half the times I tripped anyway...let alone in a church on steroids.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 24, 2013 7:13:29 GMT
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 26, 2013 14:41:45 GMT
Ho, Ho, Ho from Scott Hammond at Ely Cathedral "Belated Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!"
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 14, 2014 13:00:10 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 14, 2014 13:01:58 GMT
Rocking Christmas concert Ian Anderson plays the Christmas Jethro TullRychard Carrington www.localsecrets.com/Seventies rock musicians led by Jethro Tull’s lead flautist performed an imaginative Christmas concert to a crowded Ely Cathedral, integrating the Christian and the seasonal into an eclectic, entertaining and sometimes reflective set. Headlining the concert was Ian Anderson, one of rock’s most interesting talents, who has always led Jethro Tull and is often mistakenly referred to as Jethro. He is also known for performing on one leg. The reason for the slightly convoluted title for the concert, Ian Anderson And Friends Play The Christmas Jethro Tull, is that the absence from the Tull camp of long-standing guitarist Martin Barre and quite long-standing drummer Doane Perry has prevented Anderson from using the Tull moniker outright. In practice and in spirit, though, this was a Jethro Tull concert. Anderson had with him a strong line-up of Florian Opahle (electric guitar), David Goodier (bass guitar), Scott Hammond (drums) and John O’Hara (keyboards and accordion). Special credit should go to O’Hara, who broadened the sound very tastefully, rather as David Palmer did in the vintage Tull of the 70s. Choristers and an organist from Ely Cathedral also featured, and the Rev. George Pitcher delivered a prayer and a short address, somewhat uneasily combining mirth and earnestness, adherence to Christian faith and openness to non-believers. Ely Cathedral in December is just right for Tull, whose music has always had a feel of winter, the countryside, and a grandly rich timelessness. All proceeds from the 20 December concert were donated to the Cathedral itself and Anderson’s team commenced with a jazzy God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Then the choristers performed Gaudete, The Latin carol popularised by Anderson’s friends Steeleye Span in 1973. Next there was We Three Kings, played in five/four time. Tull’s A Christmas Song from 1968 followed, and then Bach’s Prelude In C Major, after which Anderson read a poem by Sir Walter Scott about Christmas, with the Coventry Carol played on keyboards as accompaniment. There, that gives you a feel of the range of the evening’s music. In between numbers Anderson guided us smoothly through in his lightly jocular, articulate, well-spoken way: his gift of the gab is enviable. Special guest was Adrian Edmondson. If Anderson could be trusted not to go beyond mild irreverency, Edmondson might seem a looser cannon. Who would have thought 30 years ago that Vyvyan from The Young Ones would be playing mandolin with Jethro Tull in Ely Cathedral in 2013? When he declared ‘I’m not a card-carrying Christian’ the only surprise was his mild, respectful tone. Anderson had asked him to supply a reading: he recited Philip Larkin’s letter to his girlfriend Monica Jones of Boxing Day 1962, which commences ‘Dear Bum’ and describes a family Christmas with typical Larkin sourness. Interesting to hear Edmondson describe Larkin as the best British poet of the 20th century. Edmondson also sang two numbers, revamped as folk songs in the style of his own band The Bad Shepherds, with backing by Tull: John Lydon’s Rise and a ‘mash-up’ of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and White Christmas. Rock eventually came to the fore: firstly in a version of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue, featuring the cathedral organ and metallic electric guitar by Opahle; and then in climactic final three numbers from Tull’s most celebrated album Aqualung: My God, Locomotive Breath and an excellent extended version of the title track. In the 70s we rushed to the front and flailed our heads around to these numbers; now here we were sitting respectfully in Ely Cathedral. Rock has broadened its parameters and so has the church. Tull is an excellent meeting place for the two cultures.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 14, 2014 14:17:45 GMT
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 14, 2014 16:30:42 GMT
Awesome reviews and images from Ely Cathedral! This makes being here just like Christmas in January. Every month is like Christmas at the Tull Forum...
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 14, 2014 19:53:23 GMT
Don't say taht...what if ian reads it and writes Another, Another Christmas Song...and then plays it live, in Israel, in July, or whatever crazy stuff he does.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 14, 2014 20:17:36 GMT
Many thanks to Keith Heppell for those amazing photographs, even the one of the Squeezbox.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 15, 2014 9:38:56 GMT
Another image of a ticket from Ely which shows the background clearer. Cheers Jim.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 15, 2014 10:12:07 GMT
Don't say taht...what if ian reads it and writes Another, Another Christmas Song...and then plays it live, in Israel, in July, or whatever crazy stuff he does. Could be worse. He might record a heavy rock version, with flute, of "Frosty The Snowman"
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