If you could choose just one song for Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull to perform when you see them- something you've NEVER heard done live - what tune would you pick?
If you could choose just one song for Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull to perform when you see them- something you've NEVER heard done live - what tune would you pick?
That's a great question, I'd have to go with "Play in Time". A rousing song if they could handle the backwards flute part!
If you could choose just one song for Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull to perform when you see them- something you've NEVER heard done live - what tune would you pick?
Inside. Definitely. Maybe Dr. Bogenbroom. No, wait, how about Hot Mango Flush? Kidding.
If you could choose just one song for Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull to perform when you see them- something you've NEVER heard done live - what tune would you pick?
Inside. Definitely. Maybe Dr. Bogenbroom. No, wait, how about Hot Mango Flush? Kidding.
Although an unconventional choice for most fans, INSIDE is one of my favourites, as well. I love the buoyant flute riff, which perfectly matches the simple and upbeat lyrics.
If you could choose just one song for Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull to perform when you see them- something you've NEVER heard done live - what tune would you pick?
Pibroch (Cap In Hand), either with vocals (preferable) or as an instrumental just to hear what the "new boys" can do with it.
Didn't Anderson throw a big balloon into the crowd at the end of his shows in the late 1970's, around the time HEAVY HORSES was released (as pictured on the cover of BURSTING OUT)?
Rover is a fictional entity from the 1967 British television program The Prisoner, and was an integral part of the way 'prisoners' were kept within the Village. It was depicted as a floating white ball that could coerce, and, if necessary, disable inhabitants of the Village, primarily Number Six. In one incident, it even killed a person, but it is not clear whether the ability to kill was a normal feature of Rover or if this incident was a malfunction. Several aspects of the Rover device were not explained, presumably left to the imagination of the viewer.
Didn't Anderson throw a big balloon into the crowd at the end of his shows in the late 1970's, around the time HEAVY HORSES was released (as pictured on the cover of BURSTING OUT)?
Rover is a fictional entity from the 1967 British television program The Prisoner, and was an integral part of the way 'prisoners' were kept within the Village. It was depicted as a floating white ball that could coerce, and, if necessary, disable inhabitants of the Village, primarily Number Six. In one incident, it even killed a person, but it is not clear whether the ability to kill was a normal feature of Rover or if this incident was a malfunction. Several aspects of the Rover device were not explained, presumably left to the imagination of the viewer.
I remember watching that however never made the connection.
The only science fiction link that I know of is the video someone made of the song and Dr Who.
Inside. Definitely. Maybe Dr. Bogenbroom. No, wait, how about Hot Mango Flush? Kidding.
Although an unconventional choice for most fans, INSIDE is one of my favourites, as well. I love the buoyant flute riff, which perfectly matches the simple and upbeat lyrics.
I remember listening to an interview with Ian where he said that "Inside" was a "throwaway" song. I believe he was being interviewed for a radio show and the DJ played "Inside" and then said, "A good friend of mine asked me to play that song because it is his favorite." Ian said, "Your friend must love obscure songs, because 'Inside' was a throwaway from the Benefit period" --- or something like this. Not an exact quote, just how I remember it from years ago. Interesting, nonetheless.
Rover is a fictional entity from the 1967 British television program The Prisoner, and was an integral part of the way 'prisoners' were kept within the Village. It was depicted as a floating white ball that could coerce, and, if necessary, disable inhabitants of the Village, primarily Number Six. In one incident, it even killed a person, but it is not clear whether the ability to kill was a normal feature of Rover or if this incident was a malfunction. Several aspects of the Rover device were not explained, presumably left to the imagination of the viewer.
I remember watching that however never made the connection.
The only science fiction link that I know of is the video someone made of the song and Dr Who.
I like it - I think it works.
I always think of my dogs whenever I hear Rover. We go on walks every day!
But your post is very interesting and I didn't know this at all. Interesting that the ball thing opened the Slipstream video documenting Aqualung fleeing and entering the A concert!
Last Edit: Apr 2, 2018 23:22:40 GMT by atomicsynth
I remember watching that however never made the connection.
The only science fiction link that I know of is the video someone made of the song and Dr Who.
I like it - I think it works.
I always think of my dogs whenever I hear Rover. We go on walks every day!
But your post is very interesting and I didn't know this at all. Interesting that the ball thing opened the Slipstream video documenting Aqualung fleeing and entering the A concert!
Regarding the album "A": Several classic-rock bands, like Tull and Rush, tentatively entered the future as the 1980s arrived, by using more keyboards and synthesizers in their music. Even Led Zeppelin, on IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR. Genesis completely changed their style and gained huge commercial success, but lost me as a fan. I like the futuristic droog/astronaut outfit Anderson wears in the Slipstream video.
Regarding the album "A": Several classic-rock bands, like Tull and Rush, tentatively entered the future as the 1980s arrived, by using more keyboards and synthesizers in their music. Even Led Zeppelin, on IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR. Genesis completely changed their style and gained huge commercial success, but lost me as a fan. I like the futuristic droog/astronaut outfit Anderson wears in the Slipstream video.
Didn't Anderson throw a big balloon into the crowd at the end of his shows in the late 1970's, around the time HEAVY HORSES was released (as pictured on the cover of BURSTING OUT)?
Rover is a fictional entity from the 1967 British television program The Prisoner, and was an integral part of the way 'prisoners' were kept within the Village. It was depicted as a floating white ball that could coerce, and, if necessary, disable inhabitants of the Village, primarily Number Six. In one incident, it even killed a person, but it is not clear whether the ability to kill was a normal feature of Rover or if this incident was a malfunction. Several aspects of the Rover device were not explained, presumably left to the imagination of the viewer.
If you could choose just one song for Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull to perform when you see them- something you've NEVER heard done live - what tune would you pick?
Very good question, indeed. Anything from the Stormwatch or MITG album. Really no clue why IA completely ignores these outstanding albums, and especially this 50th anniversary tour would have been a great opportunity to show everyone how wonderful they are. Nevertheless i must admit...i got goose bumps and a small tear in my eye when they performed a short edit of Passion Play, which i thought i would never hear live. A big unexpected surprise as I refused taking a look at the set list in advance of the Vienna show some days ago.
jackinthegreen: Cream without Eric??? Santana without Carlos?? and not even with a stand-in player.....you're easily pleased, I reckon most people would not be happy to say the least...
Apr 30, 2022 23:45:36 GMT
jackinthegreen: If it was Scott that got Covid would they have played the gigs without a drummer?
May 1, 2022 0:01:38 GMT
ash: It's Tull not Cream and my answer stands. Now it there was no flute player...No flute no Tull . I've seen Ian play with just an ipod backing track it was great
May 3, 2022 16:04:21 GMT
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jackinthegreen: "No flute, no Tull".......hmmmm tell that to MB when he's doing all the Tull stuff..
May 3, 2022 20:18:27 GMT
jackinthegreen: and I've seen Ian doing his one man thing with just the backing track too, but that's not billed as a Jethro Tull concert.....
May 3, 2022 20:19:44 GMT
jackinthegreen: I do agree he's brilliant at playing to his own backing tracks though
May 3, 2022 20:20:48 GMT
ash: My first answer stands in stone
May 4, 2022 10:00:23 GMT
goodwolfman38: Just around the corner from what i understand will be the 40th anniversary edition of Broadsword & The Beast due in July, as i noticed a few weeks ago with an interview with Ian this one will be large box set, hopefully no delays
May 12, 2022 13:45:20 GMT
rredmond: Well the radio.net plug in at the bottom of the site shocked me a bit!
May 12, 2022 14:39:42 GMT
maddogfagin: Yes it's a great addition to the Forum and I'm hoping radio.net will provide this service for years to come
May 14, 2022 15:58:55 GMT
jackinthegreen: Where is the link to this radio.net.......I don't see it folks
May 15, 2022 1:11:08 GMT
maddogfagin: Immediately below this shout box and above the visitor numbers/flags.
May 15, 2022 8:39:21 GMT
jackinthegreen: Cheers MD, I can only see the link from the "Home" page, but disappears when looking at threads etc, so find if I open it up in a new window it then plays constantly
May 15, 2022 13:29:06 GMT
jackinthegreen: So I have it bookmarked to open at any time....nice in the background if reading on t'internet
May 15, 2022 13:31:36 GMT
jackinthegreen: Did anyone on the forum see Tull at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester in September.....
May 19, 2022 1:10:39 GMT
smint100: Good Lord, why did no one tell me about the radio.net! I've spent a joyful afternoon in the garden watching the strawberries ripen - I mean, editing a book - and listening to unadulterated Tull. Heaven!
May 21, 2022 14:56:50 GMT
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and my answer stands. Now it there was no flute player...No flute no Tull 
