Really interesting to hear how much echo is applied to the vocal tracks of this album. I've never really picked this up listening to the album (assume Stephen Wilson is just using the original tracks with the same effect levels) but IA was using a very different singing style here. Just not sure if the change was forced by the start of the vocal problems that have plagued him to this day or if a somewhat gruffer style suited the darker material (compared to Songs From The Wood). Surprised as I didn't think he had significant vocal problems at this stage (compared to the mid-80s) and by the next album, Stormwatch, his voice seemed to have recovered. (Although I think the songs on Heavy Horses were better.)
@3:45 when you realize his “shake type” style vocals are just layered vocals. I always wondered how he did that. It’s super hard to pull off without those effects.
I know it was Under Wraps that supposedly triggered the vocal issues, but HH is a total forced vocal strain throughout. Very cool and effective, but very damaging I would think, especially if recreated while touring this album. Thanks for the download.
In the book set, Ian says he had a sore throat during the recording sessions. Regardless, his voice was changing for years before 84. Even on Songs from the Wood, it's rougher than the earlier years.
@@alexbrands5653 I'm glad you mentioned this. Somehow his major vocal changes fly under a lot of people's radar. I think the strain of Minstrel in the Gallery caused some major damage that continued until Under Wraps. In just 1 year from Minstrel to Too Old to Rock and Roll, Ians voice became much rougher, thinner and nasal.
@@vhscampos1 I always thought Ian Anderson had maybe been drinking too much scotch or something during the making of that album. But I also think a lot of that gruff style was intentional, to create a kind of vocal smudge as distinct from declarative notes. On Mouse Police - he ends the verses in a much softer more natural sounding voice, like where he sings "of purist feline ancestry." Still insightful to learn he had a sore throat during the sessions. Apparently, Ian also battled chronic bronchitis for many years. Chain smoking didn't help either. It is a shame he didn't protect and take better care of his voice. It was as important in making that band a household name, as was his flute or Martin's guitar.
They are taken from the collector's editions released in recent years. Unfortunately the only isolated track is from Ian. All the other tracks contain more than a single instrument. So I don't think it's worth uploading them.
@@vhscampos1 I guess I'm missing something cause I own most of those Steve Wilson collections and I don't remember seeing isolated tracks anywhere. Cool nontheless.
Congratulations on having poor taste. This is, at the very least, in the top 10 of JT albums and you'll find it in or close to the top 5 in most critics' lists.
One of my favorite albums.
I read in an IA interview somewhere that he had a heavy cold when doing the vocals for this album. That may explain a lot. 😎👍🏼
Really interesting to hear how much echo is applied to the vocal tracks of this album. I've never really picked this up listening to the album (assume Stephen Wilson is just using the original tracks with the same effect levels) but IA was using a very different singing style here. Just not sure if the change was forced by the start of the vocal problems that have plagued him to this day or if a somewhat gruffer style suited the darker material (compared to Songs From The Wood).
Surprised as I didn't think he had significant vocal problems at this stage (compared to the mid-80s) and by the next album, Stormwatch, his voice seemed to have recovered. (Although I think the songs on Heavy Horses were better.)
Idk someone said that he was just sick or something. But then u see in live 77-78 his voice is fine
He also sang with scratchy throat in Aqualung, here it's more of a grunt/growl
@3:45 when you realize his “shake type” style vocals are just layered vocals. I always wondered how he did that. It’s super hard to pull off without those effects.
brilliant
I know it was Under Wraps that supposedly triggered the vocal issues, but HH is a total forced vocal strain throughout. Very cool and effective, but very damaging I would think, especially if recreated while touring this album.
Thanks for the download.
His voice does seem off here. Also, I'm not a fan of the heavy use of echo/overdubbing.
In the book set, Ian says he had a sore throat during the recording sessions. Regardless, his voice was changing for years before 84. Even on Songs from the Wood, it's rougher than the earlier years.
@@alexbrands5653 I'm glad you mentioned this. Somehow his major vocal changes fly under a lot of people's radar. I think the strain of Minstrel in the Gallery caused some major damage that continued until Under Wraps. In just 1 year from Minstrel to Too Old to Rock and Roll, Ians voice became much rougher, thinner and nasal.
@@vhscampos1 I always thought Ian Anderson had maybe been drinking too much scotch or something during the making of that album. But I also think a lot of that gruff style was intentional, to create a kind of vocal smudge as distinct from declarative notes. On Mouse Police - he ends the verses in a much softer more natural sounding voice, like where he sings "of purist feline ancestry."
Still insightful to learn he had a sore throat during the sessions. Apparently, Ian also battled chronic bronchitis for many years. Chain smoking didn't help either.
It is a shame he didn't protect and take better care of his voice. It was as important in making that band a household name, as was his flute or Martin's guitar.
@@stephanmichaels7215It must have been the smoking. He's never been a heavy drinker.
Wow I never know that his vocal has started to change in HH years.
where tf did you get these? do you have isolated instrument tracks?
They are taken from the collector's editions released in recent years. Unfortunately the only isolated track is from Ian. All the other tracks contain more than a single instrument. So I don't think it's worth uploading them.
@@vhscampos1 I guess I'm missing something cause I own most of those Steve Wilson collections and I don't remember seeing isolated tracks anywhere. Cool nontheless.
@@RoomUnderwater In the Audio DVDs from the Steven Wilson releases, there are 6-channel tracks. I then extracted Ian's channel by itself.
@@vhscampos1 I would love to hear every isolated track of this masterpiece
This was the album that finally caused me to stop buying Tull albums.
Congratulations on having poor taste. This is, at the very least, in the top 10 of JT albums and you'll find it in or close to the top 5 in most critics' lists.