That's well said! You got it exactly. I've been in that spell many times in my life, from his intense wizardry. He's also a shaman; his spell is wizardry and shamanizing.
It’s so funny, because I recently watched a few interviews with Ian Anderson from around the time of this performance, and he was so serious, subdued, and soft-spoken- the complete opposite of how he is onstage. Performers like that have always fascinated me.
@@richdiddens4059 Probably how I would've reacted had I been a professional guitarist back in the day. When Eric Clapton came around, I would've tossed my guitar out the window and learn another instrument.
15 years old. 3rd row and my 3rd concert. “Thick as a Brick” Tour. Memories flooding, as Ian took the flute and pointed it directly at me. Eye contact. Mind still blown. Great reaction!
I saw them in that tour too! At the Los Angeles Forum. I saw them a year before that too, at the Forum, in what I guess would be their Aqualung tour. Ian Anderson was my hero. My life was centered around those annual Jethro Tull concerts. I craved that creative space that Ian discovered and showed us. It nourished my spirit.
That's so awesome! I saw them in '97 in San Diego. He played the first three triplets to open Thick as a Brick. I jumped up and starting screaming my head off (my jam). He stopped everything, turned to Martin Barre, and asked "Martin, how did they know? How did they know I was going to play Stairway to Heaven!?" One of the funniest, coolest, most memorable entertainment events of my life.
Ian Anderson is one of the best front men of any classic rock band. I'm lucky enough to have seen them 5 times, the 1st time in 1970 when I was 15, and every concert was incredible.
That's exactly my history with them too. 1970 at the L.A. Forum and many years after that... I was 16 when I first saw them (and I drove there in my own VW bug).
@@haskellbob the 2nd time I saw them (1972?) all we could get were cheap seats behind the stage. Ian Anderson used a little trampoline to open the show by vaulting over a stack of speakers to appear on stage. Because of our cheap seats we could see what the "good" seats couldn't.
THE best front man, bar none. Been to 11 shows over the decades, including his 50th Anniversary tour and have never been the least bit disappointed. A true minstrel ....
Sorry but I just couldn’t help myself. Because i hate the term Classic Rock. There is no such genre. It was obviously made by lazy so-called music journalists.
Jethro Tull is my favorite band. I have seen them live about 5 times. Ian Anderson isn't just the lead singer of the band, he is also the conductor. If you notice, everything he he does is is on the beat.
Ian Anderson created his own mold because he sure doesn’t fit anyone else’s. I still get goosebumps sometimes listening to Tull albums and I have a pandora station devoted to them. He’s a musical genius and deep philosopher. I feel privileged to have been exposed to his music for so many years.
The group has quite the sense of humor. At the end of their concert during their 20th anniversary tour, all the members collapsed to the floor and a group of medics came out and strapped them to stretchers, carried them out and they carried them back in and tipped the stretchers over as if they were bowing to the audience.
Ian also had a naughty side to him in some of his stage patter and lyrics. "Christmas time is not for overeating, drinking, or casual sex with farm animals. So be warned David Pegg" That was one of his stage patter song announcements.
Things you never expect to say in a rock song: "Watch out for the flute solo, it gets pretty crazy" Wanna know the craziest thing? This was recorded only a couple years after he started *teaching himself flute.*
When he saw a flute in a music store, when it occured to him that he could play it in a rock band, he thought "I could be both the best and the worst rock flautist ever, at the same time"!
This has always been my favorite song from Jethro Tull, because of the lyrics, the acoustic guitars, the heaviness, and the changes. I saw them live twice.
Its a wonderful composition. As interesting as the flute/vocal solo is, I'm not sure how it helps tell the message of the song. Just have to take the weird with the insightful I guess :)
I still can't believe how there are people who don't know Jethro in England, or in the English culture. I am from Argentina and luckily I have known them since my adolescence in the late 80s. Jethro's music is one of the jewels of world rock. Greetings from Argentina.
same Silvio!! I was lucky Tull was my dad's all time fav band...ive been going to tull concerts here in USA since I was 6, im 40 now, so also from in the mid 80s...im lucky to say ive seen about 2 dozen + live tull / ian anderson shows. Quite amazing band...its nice to watch vids like this
@@Mike_Jones68 , Yes. Great band. I am from Rosario, a city 300 km from Rosario. Jethro played only once here featuring "Thick as a Brick 1 and 2". but I was also lucky to see them in Buenos Aires another 4 times.
Oh, don't you worry about that.Plenty of us in the UK are very familiar with Tull and all the stuff that Ian, Martin and others have done since Tull ended. Of course, when you see them on stage, wherever they go, you have to ask if Tull has actually ended! Ian can still turn a tune or three (I loved TAAB2 almost as much as the original) and Martin hasn't lost his touch on his own records and tours. That's before you consider the number of bands out there that were influenced by Tull at some point. I remember seeing them in 1981 filling the Royal Albert Hall during the A tour - fantastic! And you haven't experienced them up close and personal unless you caught one of their Hammersmith Odeon concerts! It was good to see Beth enjoying this early version of My God. It was always a big reason why they continued - they picked up new young fans all the time to top up the older fans.
1971, and my 13 year old self listened and watched this and my brain exploded... I had the same reaction that Beth is having. I’m listening and watching this now (I’m now 62) and I’m crying with joy and memories....
1978 and my 16 yr old self was completely mind blown after seeing JT live in London, we had the joy of experiencing so many amazing musical talents in our day, from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to Supertramp all of them uniquely mind blowing, omg so many great memories for sure!
When I was a toddler my brother who is ten years older than me, was really into Jethro Tull and Led Zeppelin. Played them all the time. To this day, there is something about the sound of Ian Anderson’s voice that triggers something deep inside my mind that make me feel warm and safe and calm, like a hugging your parents. It will pick you up, and carry you away. That music is deeply woven into the fabric of my mind from a time when it was an open book waiting for words to fill in its pages. Check out the Jethro Tull song The Witches Promise. Or Bungle in the Jungle to hear that warmth I’m talking about.
What I always love about your reactions is the sheer joy of watching people perform. And Ian Anderson is such an eclectic soul that you just have to throw caution to the wind and go with where he takes you. I LOVE that you're so willing and enthusiastic about doing JUST THAT
It's great to see such a fun reaction! And that You got as much of a kick out of seeing Ian Anderson perform live as His fans do. I wish I were old enough to have seen him perform live in his prime.
Even though I wasn’t born until the late 90s, the 70s is my favorite musical decade. Well the 60s is close because of The Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys and Simon and Garfunkel
Ever hear the story of why he took up the flute. Saw a long ago interview talking about his early days. He was at a bar putting on a show. Played the Harmonica. The next act was going on and that guy's manager hey my guy plays the harmonica and sings too! It was Robert Plant pre Led Zeppelin. Ian snuck out out,lol
@@BethRoars don't want to ruin your hype, but you must expect a Ian Anderson with a heavily damaged voice as during the 80s he had some throat problems and even a surgery operation and after that his voice was never the same. Then age kicked in and he obviously lost what remained. He his in good shape and energetic despite his 74 yo though
Beth, I love watching your reactions on this particular performance by Jethro Tull. All the 'reactions' to various rock artists I've watched of yours are always a delight, but this time, your excited reactions, dare I say charming girly moments are treasure.
Thank you for bringing my youth back to me with your reactions. I saw all the bands live back then, from Genesis to Jethro Tull, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and many others. Please do more from this time.
One of the coolest videos on this great channel! Seeing the face of young Beth full of joy and surprise with what was produced when I was a child (and later young), is really priceless!
Ian Anderson, even to this day, is the consummate performer. And yes, he does like to throw in comedy when he performs. I remember one time, in the middle of a song, a phone started ringing. The band stopped dead. Anderson located a phone and said 'hello'. There was apparently no one there. He looked around and found another. Same result. About the fourth or fifth one, he nodded then said something like 'Front row? Wearing a mushroom cloud T-shirt? Yes he's here.' Then he said 'It's for you.' And handed it to a guy in the front row. Then he returned to his place and the song continued right on the beat it stopped on. And it was jamming. The whole thing was classic.
I grew up on Tull. Anderson is a showman extraordinaire. I've seen them live several times. Never failed to blow me away. In 1996 I took my son to see them at Poplar Creek just outside Chicago. He was 12 and familiar with the band from me and he loved it. He was more excited to see Tull than Ozzie Osborne.
Saw them in Pittsburgh 1973. They played all of Aqualung, took a break, came back and played all of Thick As A Brick! A show I will never forget, and I’ve seen alot!
When you were shocked by the transition from acoustic to rock, all I could think was "you don't even know the half of it yet!". That flute solo is absolutely insane and I love it. The way he'll seamlessly go from beatbox flute as you said, to basically panting into it, to playing a tune with no breath, to holding the flute and just singing out flute noises with his mouth... and somehow it all works! Also love the way his face switches between "Greek philosopher deep in thought" and "comic book madman wreaking havoc" with no middle ground
One other thing, if you take the time to watch Ian play flute over the years, he gets better and better with the instrument. He eventually became a concert level flutist. Self trained.
Some of his former band members have suggested that at least part of what degraded his singing voice was the aggressive way he played his flute. But if you listen to him now, his flute playing just gets better and better. He's as good now as he ever was; not bad for a 75 yr old!
When I saw Tull in concert (many decades ago) we could also see when he would run offstage, lean over and pant like a mad man and then run back onstage and continue making it look easy. Amazing show, Ian!
I have been to at least a dozen Jethro Tull concerts beginning in 1970, when I was 14. I was born in the greatest era of Rock :) He was always AMAZING at every level, as a musician, as a performer. Every member of the band was super talented. Martin Barre, particularly is a seriously underappreciated lead guitarist, and Ian Anderson is, of course, absolutely unique. Thanks for the reaction!
I loved your reaction! So authentic and sincere. You were truly enjoying it, while also truly paying attention. I love seeing people's first reactions to Tull. Thank you!
Beth, I loved watching your reactions to this vid. I discovered Tull back in the late 80s and they are one of the greatest bands and acts of all time. I would encourage you to explore some of their other music and performances. They never disappoint.
Watching your joyous responses brought tears of joy to my eyes … so many great memories. Seen them live 3 times. Never tires, always entertaining, often spellbinding.
Beth, thank you for analyzing one of the best Jethro Tull songs of all! The dynamics of this song are so crisp and driving! Kudos to you for picking a song only true Tull fans love that's not the most radio friendly song they did! It truly shows the caliber of artist\performer\visionary Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull are! Yes, I've listened to your analysis many many times! It's nice to see someone of your generation get so much thrill and enjoyment from this masterpiece! Keep up the classic! 👍🏼👊🏼🤙🏼💯
This definitely made my day. I’m someone who remembers when Jethro Tull first appeared and have been a fan ever since. It’s was really enjoyable watching you listening to them. Reminded me of how great Ian Anderson is. 🙏🏼
i just watched your reaction to Jethro Tull Cross Eyed Mary.. i loved how much you loved it... the way you talk about how people get the different sound tones is awesome and very helpful..being a loungeroom guitarist singer .. your advice is very useful ... and yes Ian Anderson was a Legend
I have loved Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson since I first heard Aqualung in 1971, and it is so enjoyable nowadays to see members of the younger generations getting to enjoy them for their first time also. Tull & Ian rock on forever.
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I liked your expression - it gave unique sound.who said that one sound is good or other is bad? The beaty of progrock that you can hear loads of unique... Your reaction is also welcomed .
Jethro Tull are the favorite bands of my parents and one of my favorites as well. Live, their music is an experience. If it the first time you heard them it an amazing trip to explore them more.
Tull, from the early (Stand Up album) period were so powerful, it's almost unbelievable now (like the way this song explodes in the second verse), and builds through Aqualung, Thick as a Brick and (to me) culminates with Passion Play, one of the greatest progressive rock albums ever. And live? This gives a clue. They just blew you out of your seat.
This was a rock band. it was a warm up for the next band with Barry and Jeffery and two keyboard players with John Glasscock. that was far past a rock band. it was a Great Great band. Jethro Tull from 1976 to 1979. was fucking The Best, they could hold a candle and then some to people like Frank Zappa and King Crimson and the other greats. like Yes
Since 1973, i have seen this band 12 times. I had never seen this video. You, Beth are a delight to listen to on all of your productions, but you really were great company on this video. If you listen to his later works you will discover that his flute playing has gotten even better.! Thank you carina!
"Crazy Places", that is certainly Ian. I love watching people react to JT. I have seen them live more than any other band and as a flute player, have played their songs often. Ian is one pure genius, he literally speaks different languages through musical instruments. He is one of a kind. And Beth, I am impressed that you caught the roots of grunge in his voice.
I always thought of Ian as a kind of modern jester. He does silly things but in a very professional way :-D Also I myself have started to learn whistle btw, hoping to get to an Irish flute one day! ps. 'balalaika' (балалайка) is indeed a Russian folk mandolin-like instrument.
I saw Tull many times in the 70s and 80s and they’re still my favorite. Ian always have a good show. Showmanship, humor, tight arrangements, poetic lyrics, great musicianship.
The point you make is very interesting. It's not just technique that makes good music. There are artists who are so sure of their music and lyrics, of the content of their performance, that they can go outside the received techniques and invent something of their own. It still has to make musical sense, obviously, and with Anderson it does, a lot.
I'm a 65 year old American who at 14 or 15 years of age when my dad was stationed in Germany I have the pleasure of seeing them for the first time. Saw them many times afterwards. But watching you watch them was such a treat for me. Brought tears to my old eyes. This show was around that same time. 1969/70 or so.
I'm glad that you enjoyed Jethro Tull. You said you wish you could see Tull live. I went to his concerts in 1977,1978, and 1979. I attended his 1978 Concert at Madison Garden. He explained to the audience what would happen, otherwise people would have likely been upset. He opened with a few songs, then the band left the stage and the lights went down. The audience reacted as they did to encourage the band to come back out for another song. But as Anderson had explained, the concert was going to restart to be broadcast live in England on the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test TV show. So the lights came back up, the band came back on the stage but to those watching in England, it appeared that the concert was just starting. To understand some of his mannerisms, (and a flute instructor recorded her reactions to his flute playing) if you watch more of his flute portions, he uses guttural sounds while playing the flute. Listen to Jethro Tull's Aqualung song. The song describes the character of Aqualung and Anderson seems to incorporate some of the characteristics of Aqualung. (His one gesture that caught you by surprise would be just what a crude person like Aqualung would do.) My take of his strange vocals is his mixing of his character of Aqualung with his performance. Brings back many enjoyable memories having had the opportunity to watch Tull when they were at their peak.
Ahhh...my early teen years, known for his humming/singing while playing....very interesting indeed. Wouldn't it have been interesting to see Ian and Joe Cocker on stage together? Thx for sharing with us Beth!!!
Hi Beth I am 66 years old an have seen Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson 3 time thru the 70's and 80's and was without a doubt the best Band to see live. Ian was quite exciting to see and hear
I was not expecting beth to be able to analyze the flute playing. not gonna lie, this is more than the amazingness we usually get. one of the best reactions to Ian I've seen so far.
I read somewhere he said he taught himself how to play the flute, and when he tried to help his daughter who was learning in school, she told him he was doing it wrong. He then relearned how to play properly with her.
. In my eighth decade I am so, so pleased a generation long behind me is discovering this genius. Dare I hold on hope that Ian Anderson will achieve the musical immortality he deserves?
I had a sculpture professor in the late 80s who saw Jethro Tull open for Led Zeppelin on LZ's first U.S. tour. He said 'People went in LZ fans, and came out Jethro Tull fans.' They were a phenomenon. They were one of the most productive, creative, profitable and popular bands of the 70s. Tremendous stuff. Thanks so much for this reaction, it's a very interesting video to have checked out. You rule. And roar.
The band was allowed one beer before a gig or they could take that beer on stage. Anderson's mentioned that in several interviews. It was pretty much a business decision. People paid their money, they should get a great performance. Drink and drug if you want to, after the gig, mates.
Nice to see you discover one of the greatest bands of all time, not to mention one of the best frontmen and rock n’ roll poets to ever grace the stage. Seen them at least a dozen times. Keep in mind Ian is only 23 here. He picked up the flute after realizing he could never play guitar like Clapton. Ridiculous talent. And he only got better. I hope you will explore more Tull and their endlessly enjoyable music. Enjoy the journey.
In fact, the technique of playing the flute and using the voice at the same time was created, as far as I know, by the jazz giant Roland Kirk. Apart from being able of playing two or three instruments at the same time, like 2 saxs and crazy things like that... It seems to me that Ian Anderson was hugely influenced by him
Wasn't At All. According to Ian Anderson his talking into the flute was his own idea after which a friend suggested he listen to Roland Kirk cause he played that way. It just so happened that so did Ian Anderson without ever knowing who Roland Kirk was. JT's "Serenade to a Cuckoo" off "This Was" was better than Kirk's original version...mo.
I grew up listening to thier music. My brother is named after Ian and I have seen them twice in concert. Thanks for the reaction video. It made me so happy!
When I discovered Jethro Tull, in 1970, at the L.A. Forum, my life changed. Ian Anderson became the avatar of my life, as Merriam-Webster defines it: "an incarnation in human form". When I watched from my seat, way in the back, with my binoculars (I wish they had had the huge screens they use now!), when he would come out on stage I felt a thrill and a kind of joy. It's odd to realize and remember that Ian Anderson's wizardry (as another commenter put it), the spell he cast, became my refuge and defined the meaning of life for me, for years. I loved this view for the first time, of the vocal coach. It was good to see that the meaning that was discovered in music in those amazing years, the late sixties and some of the seventies (but by 1975 it had been lost and forgotten I think) can still come across.
Hey Beth. I love it that you "Get" Jethro Tull straight away. That was my exact experience when I first heard them over 50 years ago. I still get that same feeling even now, and I enjoyed seeing you share the moment with us.
Beth: "Having fun, that´s the technique here..." Yes! Thank you. Great inspiration and great reaction. Ian has been one of my favourites for 35 years and glad you saw him/them for their genius and high spirits.
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Ian Anderson is such an intense performer, it's like a wizard performing a binding spell.
That's well said! You got it exactly. I've been in that spell many times in my life, from his intense wizardry. He's also a shaman; his spell is wizardry and shamanizing.
@@haskellbob Funny, because after I had written that my head went "Or a shaman!"
It’s so funny, because I recently watched a few interviews with Ian Anderson from around the time of this performance, and he was so serious, subdued, and soft-spoken- the complete opposite of how he is onstage. Performers like that have always fascinated me.
@Leo Kamryn What is this sales tactic called exactly? Sham marketing? Just wondering.
I'd say Bard, College of Glamour, using "Enthralling Performance".
Congratulations Beth, you just discovered a 70s genius.
He is unique, fantastic, different.
Beyond genius
He's delightfully nuts! :D
Apparently Ian Anderson never did any drugs. I am not sure if this doesn't make him more scary in this video.
When asked why he chose the flute, Ian said “it’s easier to carry than a piano”
Another time he replied that he knew he'd never be Eric Clapton.
@@richdiddens4059 But he is a good acoustic guitar player as well.😉
@@richdiddens4059 Probably how I would've reacted had I been a professional guitarist back in the day. When Eric Clapton came around, I would've tossed my guitar out the window and learn another instrument.
makes sense to me..
Yet another time, he said "because it's the only instrument i could see myself sleeping in the gutter with"
15 years old. 3rd row and my 3rd concert. “Thick as a Brick” Tour. Memories flooding, as Ian took the flute and pointed it directly at me. Eye contact. Mind still blown. Great reaction!
Wow !!! Wow !!!
I saw them in that tour too! At the Los Angeles Forum. I saw them a year before that too, at the Forum, in what I guess would be their Aqualung tour. Ian Anderson was my hero. My life was centered around those annual Jethro Tull concerts. I craved that creative space that Ian discovered and showed us. It nourished my spirit.
That's so awesome!
I saw them in '97 in San Diego. He played the first three triplets to open Thick as a Brick. I jumped up and starting screaming my head off (my jam). He stopped everything, turned to Martin Barre, and asked "Martin, how did they know? How did they know I was going to play Stairway to Heaven!?" One of the funniest, coolest, most memorable entertainment events of my life.
... youngest of the family ...
@@haskellbob Every year, Hampton Roads Coliseum. Good Times.
self taught in singing and in every instrument he plays , he has his own style everywhere
One of the most eclectic bands of all time!! Why they are not in the Rock Hall of Fame is a mystery
No shit . killer diller saw them 3 times , twice on the War Child tour and once Too Old tour .
Because most other bands simply do not compare. They are on the Mount Olympus
Because the R&R HoF is a joke.
Ian Anderson is one of the best front men of any classic rock band. I'm lucky enough to have seen them 5 times, the 1st time in 1970 when I was 15, and every concert was incredible.
Best concert I have ever been too. Such a stage presence.
That's exactly my history with them too. 1970 at the L.A. Forum and many years after that... I was 16 when I first saw them (and I drove there in my own VW bug).
@@haskellbob the 2nd time I saw them (1972?) all we could get were cheap seats behind the stage. Ian Anderson used a little trampoline to open the show by vaulting over a stack of speakers to appear on stage. Because of our cheap seats we could see what the "good" seats couldn't.
THE best front man, bar none. Been to 11 shows over the decades, including his 50th Anniversary tour and have never been the least bit disappointed. A true minstrel ....
Sorry but I just couldn’t help myself. Because i hate the term Classic Rock. There is no such genre. It was obviously made by lazy so-called music journalists.
i'm not sure what i loved more: Ian's performance, or your reaction to it. this all makes me so happy.
Yes her reaction to it is precious but not unexpected because rock bands are supposed to get the adrenaline pumping!! 💪
Jethro Tull is my favorite band. I have seen them live about 5 times. Ian Anderson isn't just the lead singer of the band, he is also the conductor. If you notice, everything he he does is is on the beat.
I believe he also wrote most of the music.
I've seen them a few times, and his level of showman is master class, he owns the stage. Some of his performances with Anna Phoebe are just amazing.
The first time I saw Jethro Tull was at The Island Blues Festival at The Hague (Netherlands). Great band
@@calguy3838 he wrote everything !
Anderson was 23 when he wrote and performed this. Truly remarkable.
Nah... He was 523. Stop lying 🤣 That man was a travelling bard in the 1500's. I was there.
@@scottmatznick3140 Damned witty! And I almost wanna believe it!
Damn, didn't know that, And I thought I knew about him fairly well. Gonna have to look that up!
Ian Anderson created his own mold because he sure doesn’t fit anyone else’s. I still get goosebumps sometimes listening to Tull albums and I have a pandora station devoted to them. He’s a musical genius and deep philosopher. I feel privileged to have been exposed to his music for so many years.
The group has quite the sense of humor. At the end of their concert during their 20th anniversary tour, all the members collapsed to the floor and a group of medics came out and strapped them to stretchers, carried them out and they carried them back in and tipped the stretchers over as if they were bowing to the audience.
Ian also had a naughty side to him in some of his stage patter and lyrics. "Christmas time is not for overeating, drinking, or casual sex with farm animals. So be warned David Pegg" That was one of his stage patter song announcements.
Things you never expect to say in a rock song: "Watch out for the flute solo, it gets pretty crazy"
Wanna know the craziest thing? This was recorded only a couple years after he started *teaching himself flute.*
"Watch out for the flute solo" 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏
He learned how to play the correct fingering in early 90s not 2 years after this
@@samuelecallegari6117 I mean he'd only been playing the flute for two years when he wrote/performed this.
@@VivaLaDnDLogs Yes sorry, I misunderstood your comment.
When he saw a flute in a music store, when it occured to him that he could play it in a rock band, he thought "I could be both the best and the worst rock flautist ever, at the same time"!
I saw them live several times in the 70s and 80s. I always felt like I got my money’s worth. Nobody worked harder in a show than Ian Anderson.
Me, too. Incredible musician, great show...sensory overload!
This has always been my favorite song from Jethro Tull, because of the lyrics, the acoustic guitars, the heaviness, and the changes. I saw them live twice.
Its a wonderful composition.
As interesting as the flute/vocal solo is, I'm not sure how it helps tell the message of the song.
Just have to take the weird with the insightful I guess :)
I still can't believe how there are people who don't know Jethro in England, or in the English culture. I am from Argentina and luckily I have known them since my adolescence in the late 80s. Jethro's music is one of the jewels of world rock. Greetings from Argentina.
Lo mismo pensaba jajaja
same Silvio!! I was lucky Tull was my dad's all time fav band...ive been going to tull concerts here in USA since I was 6, im 40 now, so also from in the mid 80s...im lucky to say ive seen about 2 dozen + live tull / ian anderson shows. Quite amazing band...its nice to watch vids like this
@@Mike_Jones68 , Yes. Great band. I am from Rosario, a city 300 km from Rosario. Jethro played only once here featuring "Thick as a Brick 1 and 2". but I was also lucky to see them in Buenos Aires another 4 times.
Oh, don't you worry about that.Plenty of us in the UK are very familiar with Tull and all the stuff that Ian, Martin and others have done since Tull ended. Of course, when you see them on stage, wherever they go, you have to ask if Tull has actually ended! Ian can still turn a tune or three (I loved TAAB2 almost as much as the original) and Martin hasn't lost his touch on his own records and tours. That's before you consider the number of bands out there that were influenced by Tull at some point. I remember seeing them in 1981 filling the Royal Albert Hall during the A tour - fantastic! And you haven't experienced them up close and personal unless you caught one of their Hammersmith Odeon concerts!
It was good to see Beth enjoying this early version of My God. It was always a big reason why they continued - they picked up new young fans all the time to top up the older fans.
@@mistie710 Jethro Tull were huge in the 70's.
They (Jethro Tull) and he (Ian Anderson) were so damn interesting and entertaining. Musicianship, presentation, and the unexpected.
Nothing like watching smart young music nerds visit 1970. Love the channel.
Just the stuff that was on the radio!
Am radio did not play Tull. A few of the fm stations that played from albums rather than singles did. @@rhllnm
Saw this particular tour and lineup live early 70's sitting front row. There had been nothing like them before so needless to say we were in awe! 😮😍
1971, and my 13 year old self listened and watched this and my brain exploded... I had the same reaction that Beth is having.
I’m listening and watching this now (I’m now 62) and I’m crying with joy and memories....
1978 and my 16 yr old self was completely mind blown after seeing JT live in London, we had the joy of experiencing so many amazing musical talents in our day, from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to Supertramp all of them uniquely mind blowing, omg so many great memories for sure!
When I was a toddler my brother who is ten years older than me, was really into Jethro Tull and Led Zeppelin. Played them all the time. To this day, there is something about the sound of Ian Anderson’s voice that triggers something deep inside my mind that make me feel warm and safe and calm, like a hugging your parents. It will pick you up, and carry you away. That music is deeply woven into the fabric of my mind from a time when it was an open book waiting for words to fill in its pages.
Check out the Jethro Tull song The Witches Promise. Or Bungle in the Jungle to hear that warmth I’m talking about.
What I always love about your reactions is the sheer joy of watching people perform. And Ian Anderson is such an eclectic soul that you just have to throw caution to the wind and go with where he takes you. I LOVE that you're so willing and enthusiastic about doing JUST THAT
I'm so happy to see young people discover rock classics (and Ian in particular). One of the many reasons I like your channel, Beth.
Ian Anderson was the modern Minstrel of the 70"s.Aqualung is a master piece album of the seventies.
Oh no, he hasn't been done too... Oh you said minstrel... Sorry. Just so used to hearing different names used for celebs from the 70s.
It's great to see such a fun reaction! And that You got as much of a kick out of seeing Ian Anderson perform live as His fans do. I wish I were old enough to have seen him perform live in his prime.
FINALLY, some vocal expert talks about the amazing Ian Anderson.👍 :D
... and some greats in literature are still wondering who this English poet is who wrote these lyrics
Hi Beth, if you start digging in the music of the 70's, you will find enough material for the next 10 years of your podcast.
Or 20.
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Even though I wasn’t born until the late 90s, the 70s is my favorite musical decade. Well the 60s is close because of The Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys and Simon and Garfunkel
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.... good taste, Zoey!
Very true, Roger!!!
I saw Jethro Tull live back in 1972 when I was 16 was so impressed bought all the albums he had
Manager: Ian, no one is going to sit through four flute solos.
Ian: hold my beer.
Ever hear the story of why he took up the flute. Saw a long ago interview talking about his early days. He was at a bar putting on a show. Played the Harmonica. The next act was going on and that guy's manager hey my guy plays the harmonica and sings too! It was Robert Plant pre Led Zeppelin. Ian snuck out out,lol
@@jima6545 I think he has a new reason for every occasion lol.
Actually... they will beg for more!
HalleluYAH !
Back in the day I saw this group multiple times. Every concert was vantasticly awesome.
I once had the pleasure of seeing Jethro Tull in concert. It was incredible!
They are coming to my home town this summer. I'm getting tickets!
@@BethRoars You'll love it. As you can see, they're pretty wild, but they're incredible musicians!
I saw them live in 1998. The show was fantastic. I had no idea they were touring again. Ian Anderson and co. are a class act, should be a great show!
@@BethRoars don't want to ruin your hype, but you must expect a Ian Anderson with a heavily damaged voice as during the 80s he had some throat problems and even a surgery operation and after that his voice was never the same. Then age kicked in and he obviously lost what remained. He his in good shape and energetic despite his 74 yo though
@@samuelecallegari6117 yeah, that is true. But still a great Instrumentalist as ever.
JT is why we old-school folks will rock on forever.
Beth, I love watching your reactions on this particular performance by Jethro Tull. All the 'reactions' to various rock artists I've watched of yours are always a delight, but this time, your excited reactions, dare I say charming girly moments are treasure.
Thank you for bringing my youth back to me with your reactions. I saw all the bands live back then, from Genesis to Jethro Tull, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and many others. Please do more from this time.
I wish I could go to a live rock show and find Beth there, she would be so excited and having fun hahaha your reactions are so fun to see!
To watch you enjoy Tull the way I did when I was younger made my day. I’m 66, so…
Always loved Ian Anderson's delivery . For me his voice is an "instrument" !
One of the coolest videos on this great channel!
Seeing the face of young Beth full of joy and surprise with what was produced when I was a child (and later young), is really priceless!
Ian Anderson, even to this day, is the consummate performer.
And yes, he does like to throw in comedy when he performs. I remember one time, in the middle of a song, a phone started ringing. The band stopped dead. Anderson located a phone and said 'hello'. There was apparently no one there. He looked around and found another. Same result. About the fourth or fifth one, he nodded then said something like 'Front row? Wearing a mushroom cloud T-shirt? Yes he's here.' Then he said 'It's for you.' And handed it to a guy in the front row. Then he returned to his place and the song continued right on the beat it stopped on. And it was jamming. The whole thing was classic.
I grew up on Tull. Anderson is a showman extraordinaire. I've seen them live several times. Never failed to blow me away. In 1996 I took my son to see them at Poplar Creek just outside Chicago. He was 12 and familiar with the band from me and he loved it. He was more excited to see Tull than Ozzie Osborne.
Poplar Creek was such a great venue. Wish it was still around and I’d seen Tull there rather than the Rosemont Horizon and ISU.
Seen them in 70s . Had seen many top bands it made me laugh. His performance made. Most others seem elementary.
this is an early version of this song , imagine being in the crowd and out of nowhere this new amazing song plays
Saw them in Pittsburgh 1973. They played all of Aqualung, took a break, came back and played all of Thick As A Brick! A show I will never forget, and I’ve seen alot!
Ian Anderson is some sort of fae creature.
At least a faun who took music lessons from Pan.
When you were shocked by the transition from acoustic to rock, all I could think was "you don't even know the half of it yet!". That flute solo is absolutely insane and I love it. The way he'll seamlessly go from beatbox flute as you said, to basically panting into it, to playing a tune with no breath, to holding the flute and just singing out flute noises with his mouth... and somehow it all works! Also love the way his face switches between "Greek philosopher deep in thought" and "comic book madman wreaking havoc" with no middle ground
Great reaction. He often describes himself as a minstrel.
And exactly what Ian Anderson has always been....a singing story teller. Gentle Giant wrote a song that describes him: Raconteur Troubador!
And that's precisely who he is
Not sure how to describe him really other than one off mind-blowing as basically the most true front man ever.
And then there's the Tull album Minstrel in the Gallery.
I'm glad you enjoyed them. I've seen Tull about 6 times live. My dad introduced me to them and that is something I'll always be thankful for.
One other thing, if you take the time to watch Ian play flute over the years, he gets better and better with the instrument. He eventually became a concert level flutist. Self trained.
Some of his former band members have suggested that at least part of what degraded his singing voice was the aggressive way he played his flute. But if you listen to him now, his flute playing just gets better and better. He's as good now as he ever was; not bad for a 75 yr old!
It’s so nice and lovely to see your natural reaction to the unique Ian Anderson performance.
NEXT, you absolutely have to see his performance at Madison Square Gardens . Thick As A Brick. Stage presence extraordinary and intoxicating.
It's been ages since I've seen this performance... WOW! Such a great singer and musicians overall
When I saw Tull in concert (many decades ago) we could also see when he would run offstage, lean over and pant like a mad man and then run back onstage and continue making it look easy. Amazing show, Ian!
I have been to at least a dozen Jethro Tull concerts beginning in 1970, when I was 14. I was born in the greatest era of Rock :) He was always AMAZING at every level, as a musician, as a performer. Every member of the band was super talented. Martin Barre, particularly is a seriously underappreciated lead guitarist, and Ian Anderson is, of course, absolutely unique. Thanks for the reaction!
Your Patreons have great taste 😁
I loved your reaction! So authentic and sincere. You were truly enjoying it, while also truly paying attention. I love seeing people's first reactions to Tull. Thank you!
Tull likes to go from a soft intro to a rock "blast" sometimes. "The Minstrel in the Gallery" is a good example, too.
I've loved Jethro Tull and this song for many decades now, but Beth, your reaction makes it all fresh and new and exciting once again.
Beth, I loved watching your reactions to this vid. I discovered Tull back in the late 80s and they are one of the greatest bands and acts of all time. I would encourage you to explore some of their other music and performances. They never disappoint.
Watching your joyous responses brought tears of joy to my eyes … so many great memories. Seen them live 3 times. Never tires, always entertaining, often spellbinding.
He sings in his own frame. This is the sound of the soul.
Beth, thank you for analyzing one of the best Jethro Tull songs of all! The dynamics of this song are so crisp and driving! Kudos to you for picking a song only true Tull fans love that's not the most radio friendly song they did! It truly shows the caliber of artist\performer\visionary Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull are!
Yes, I've listened to your analysis many many times! It's nice to see someone of your generation get so much thrill and enjoyment from this masterpiece! Keep up the classic! 👍🏼👊🏼🤙🏼💯
So glad you did this one!
This definitely made my day. I’m someone who remembers when Jethro Tull first appeared and have been a fan ever since. It’s was really enjoyable watching you listening to them. Reminded me of how great Ian Anderson is. 🙏🏼
The crazy thing is he actually progressed in ability as a flautist beyond what you see in this performance.
i just watched your reaction to Jethro Tull Cross Eyed Mary.. i loved how much you loved it... the way you talk about how people get the different sound tones is awesome and very helpful..being a loungeroom guitarist singer .. your advice is very useful ... and yes Ian Anderson was a Legend
You don’t have to apologize for talking... we’re here to listen and learn! Cheers!
I have loved Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson since I first heard Aqualung in 1971, and it is so enjoyable nowadays to see members of the younger generations getting to enjoy them for their first time also. Tull & Ian rock on forever.
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I liked your expression - it gave unique sound.who said that one sound is good or other is bad? The beaty of progrock that you can hear loads of unique... Your reaction is also welcomed .
Jethro Tull are the favorite bands of my parents and one of my favorites as well. Live, their music is an experience. If it the first time you heard them it an amazing trip to explore them more.
Tull, from the early (Stand Up album) period were so powerful, it's almost unbelievable now (like the way this song explodes in the second verse), and builds through Aqualung, Thick as a Brick and (to me) culminates with Passion Play, one of the greatest progressive rock albums ever. And live? This gives a clue. They just blew you out of your seat.
This was a rock band. it was a warm up for the next band with Barry and Jeffery and two keyboard players with John Glasscock. that was far past a rock band. it was a Great Great band. Jethro Tull from 1976 to 1979. was fucking The Best, they could hold a candle and then some to people like Frank Zappa and King Crimson and the other greats. like Yes
Since 1973, i have seen this band 12 times. I had never seen this video. You, Beth are a delight to listen to on all of your productions, but you really were great company on this video.
If you listen to his later works you will discover that his flute playing has gotten even better.!
Thank you carina!
Ian is an absolute gem. He's an extremely unique lyricist too. He'll be releasing a book soon with all the lyrics to every song from his career!
Silent Singing.
"Crazy Places", that is certainly Ian. I love watching people react to JT. I have seen them live more than any other band and as a flute player, have played their songs often. Ian is one pure genius, he literally speaks different languages through musical instruments. He is one of a kind. And Beth, I am impressed that you caught the roots of grunge in his voice.
I always thought of Ian as a kind of modern jester. He does silly things but in a very professional way :-D Also I myself have started to learn whistle btw, hoping to get to an Irish flute one day!
ps. 'balalaika' (балалайка) is indeed a Russian folk mandolin-like instrument.
I saw Tull many times in the 70s and 80s and they’re still my favorite. Ian always have a good show. Showmanship, humor, tight arrangements, poetic lyrics, great musicianship.
The point you make is very interesting. It's not just technique that makes good music. There are artists who are so sure of their music and lyrics, of the content of their performance, that they can go outside the received techniques and invent something of their own. It still has to make musical sense, obviously, and with Anderson it does, a lot.
Thick as a brick !
I'm a 65 year old American who at 14 or 15 years of age when my dad was stationed in Germany I have the pleasure of seeing them for the first time. Saw them many times afterwards. But watching you watch them was such a treat for me. Brought tears to my old eyes. This show was around that same time. 1969/70 or so.
I have been a fan of JT since the album This Was in 1971 and Ian Anderson has gotten better with age.
I'm glad that you enjoyed Jethro Tull. You said you wish you could see Tull live. I went to his concerts in 1977,1978, and 1979. I attended his 1978 Concert at Madison Garden. He explained to the audience what would happen, otherwise people would have likely been upset. He opened with a few songs, then the band left the stage and the lights went down. The audience reacted as they did to encourage the band to come back out for another song. But as Anderson had explained, the concert was going to restart to be broadcast live in England on the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test TV show. So the lights came back up, the band came back on the stage but to those watching in England, it appeared that the concert was just starting.
To understand some of his mannerisms, (and a flute instructor recorded her reactions to his flute playing) if you watch more of his flute portions, he uses guttural sounds while playing the flute. Listen to Jethro Tull's Aqualung song. The song describes the character of Aqualung and Anderson seems to incorporate some of the characteristics of Aqualung. (His one gesture that caught you by surprise would be just what a crude person like Aqualung would do.) My take of his strange vocals is his mixing of his character of Aqualung with his performance.
Brings back many enjoyable memories having had the opportunity to watch Tull when they were at their peak.
Ahhh...my early teen years, known for his humming/singing while playing....very interesting indeed. Wouldn't it have been interesting to see Ian and Joe Cocker on stage together? Thx for sharing with us Beth!!!
Hi Beth I am 66 years old an have seen Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson 3 time thru the 70's and 80's and was without a doubt the best Band to see live. Ian was quite exciting to see and hear
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Her: "This is so much better than Anchorman"
Me, who knows the flute solo is about to start: *cackles knowingly*
Ron Burgundy: "Oh Aqualung"
@@NotThatOneThisOne brilliant
I was not expecting beth to be able to analyze the flute playing. not gonna lie, this is more than the amazingness we usually get. one of the best reactions to Ian I've seen so far.
Was it like 50 years ago? It seems like yesterday when I was listening to it over and over with my good (deceased) friend...
The lyrics of this song are amazing too.
I read somewhere he said he taught himself how to play the flute, and when he tried to help his daughter who was learning in school, she told him he was doing it wrong. He then relearned how to play properly with her.
She says it in the video just after I read your comment.
. In my eighth decade I am so, so pleased a generation long behind me is discovering this genius. Dare I hold on hope that Ian Anderson will achieve the musical immortality he deserves?
I had a sculpture professor in the late 80s who saw Jethro Tull open for Led Zeppelin on LZ's first U.S. tour. He said 'People went in LZ fans, and came out Jethro Tull fans.' They were a phenomenon. They were one of the most productive, creative, profitable and popular bands of the 70s. Tremendous stuff. Thanks so much for this reaction, it's a very interesting video to have checked out. You rule. And roar.
Jethro Tull: great musicians, brilliant songwriters, and fantastic show men. So entertaining on stage!
It might seem different, but the band was always sober at the shows. There’s no other way to perform the excellent music.
The band was allowed one beer before a gig or they could take that beer on stage. Anderson's mentioned that in several interviews. It was pretty much a business decision. People paid their money, they should get a great performance. Drink and drug if you want to, after the gig, mates.
@@theinvisibleman2070 I can‘t. He‘s dead. Ian Anderson still lives.
@@theinvisibleman2070 No, I just want to confuse you ;)
Nice to see you discover one of the greatest bands of all time, not to mention one of the best frontmen and rock n’ roll poets to ever grace the stage. Seen them at least a dozen times. Keep in mind Ian is only 23 here. He picked up the flute after realizing he could never play guitar like Clapton. Ridiculous talent. And he only got better.
I hope you will explore more Tull and their endlessly enjoyable music. Enjoy the journey.
In fact, the technique of playing the flute and using the voice at the same time was created, as far as I know, by the jazz giant Roland Kirk. Apart from being able of playing two or three instruments at the same time, like 2 saxs and crazy things like that...
It seems to me that Ian Anderson was hugely influenced by him
Checking out Roland Kirk now!
Yes!
he was directly influenced by kirk's album, I Talk With the Spirits
Wasn't At All. According to Ian Anderson his talking into the flute was his own idea after which a friend suggested he listen to Roland Kirk cause he played that way. It just so happened that so did Ian Anderson without ever knowing who Roland Kirk was. JT's "Serenade to a Cuckoo" off "This Was" was better than Kirk's original version...mo.
Kirk is awesome. Only stumbled on him recently in this video along with some other class acts. th-cam.com/video/mVFMqAHRx2Q/w-d-xo.html
I grew up listening to thier music. My brother is named after Ian and I have seen them twice in concert. Thanks for the reaction video. It made me so happy!
This was at The Isle Of Wight in 1970!
When I discovered Jethro Tull, in 1970, at the L.A. Forum, my life changed. Ian Anderson became the avatar of my life, as Merriam-Webster defines it: "an incarnation in human form". When I watched from my seat, way in the back, with my binoculars (I wish they had had the huge screens they use now!), when he would come out on stage I felt a thrill and a kind of joy. It's odd to realize and remember that Ian Anderson's wizardry (as another commenter put it), the spell he cast, became my refuge and defined the meaning of life for me, for years. I loved this view for the first time, of the vocal coach. It was good to see that the meaning that was discovered in music in those amazing years, the late sixties and some of the seventies (but by 1975 it had been lost and forgotten I think) can still come across.
When he started in with that unhinged virtuosity, your face went “loading screen” for a moment...
Hey Beth. I love it that you "Get" Jethro Tull straight away. That was my exact experience when I first heard them over 50 years ago. I still get that same feeling even now, and I enjoyed seeing you share the moment with us.
I watched them live back in 1991. I am a metalhead and this is far away from my usual taste,but omg it was so good...
Beth: "Having fun, that´s the technique here..." Yes! Thank you. Great inspiration and great reaction. Ian has been one of my favourites for 35 years and glad you saw him/them for their genius and high spirits.
This song helped open my eyes about religion when I was 13 years old.
One of Tulls best songs. It’s got everything in it!