I love watching Marc's face and eyes. My reaction to Tull was nearly as dramatic but long ago. Unique in the universe. Would love to see reactions to Ave Maria, and Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. You must have heard Star Spangled Banner by Jimi Hendrix? And The Letter by the Box Tops? th-cam.com/video/BQaUs5J2wdI/w-d-xo.html Every one of these stops me in my tracks.
I've heard them lumped in with Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake and Palmer since at least the mid 80s. I agree with you, but if we're going to excuse Tull let's excuse Rush as well. Those bands are outliers on different ends of the progressive scale.
I once heard (way back in the day.....) an interview with Ian. Paraphrasing from memory, he said that he considered Tull to be progressive rock, with the only contemporaries of note Pink Floyd. And they were "okay."
@@SadieCo149 Jethro Tull was formed in 1963 whereas ELP formed in the early '70s. I feel you don't know Tull too well. And don't forget, "Thick As A Brick" was a parody of all the so-called prog-rock of the time.
@@victoriamartin3854 "Boomers aren't all bad guys" WTF? I can't even imagine where that came out of. Personally, I absolutely hate it when people say I'm a boomer. My birth had nothing to do with the post-war baby boom...and people have, in recent years, begun including people born in the sixties as boomers, too. /rant Yeah, especially young people who've never even heard of the band before they listened. Of course, it's difficult not to be seriously impressed by Ian's performances. Marc's reaction to the flute was awesome. I have one of the little posters that was put up to announce the Songs from the Wood tour, which I found somewhere...I hadn't heard of Jethro Tull, yet, at the time of that performance. Bummer. That show was at the University of Illinois, in a hall neither my wife or I can recall at the moment...but the acoustics there are perfect.
Marc, in those days music was very pure, not so much electronic assisting. I’ll never forget the Thick a a Brick album, which looked like a newspaper. It’s like dreaming away with a whole story. Thanks for your interest in this old farts music!
When I saw them perform this album, in its entirety, they received a 15 minute standing ovation. When the applause finally died down, Ian Anderson walked up to the mike and said, "For our second song we would like to play......", and the place went crazy.
Well, he was pointed to it...it's not like he found it on his own discovery, exploring musical history and diversity. But he did, to his credit, give it a listen. Might even explore more Tull-- one never knows.
At the time, in our youth, it was just catchy (but classy) and fun rock... but in hindsight, it's downright *operatic* in its scope and storytelling, eh wot? :D
@@THE-HammerMan You folks are overthinking this. The whole "reaction" genre on TH-cam is just a way to cash in on other people's work. That's why there are a metric million people doing it. Some people just outright copy the music videos and re-post them on their channel, riding the click revenue until it gets de-monetized by the content owner. The reaction genre is simply a way to get around that. And it plays upon people's unexplainable need to have their musical tastes validated by others. At least the ones where a voice coach "analyzes" the singer at least has some small value, to educate the viewer on the skills required. This video? Was basically copying the original content he played no part in creating, making a few faces during the video, and then saying "I like dat!!" at the end... And... Boom. 100,000 views, and the associated click revenue. Videos like this are why there is so much low-value content on TH-cam.
@@ShortBusRuss I never have thought devious enough about things like this...I would make a terrible crook and/or snake. I must have skipped school when our class covered "sleazeball tactics"!!!
@@THE-HammerMan I know, brother, I know. Just rest assured you are a better person for not thinking that way. I am in network security as a profession, so I unfortunately see the curtain pulled back more than I'd like, sometimes.
@@2112warpig Well come on now, Iron Maiden is the exception to every rule. They're the tightest band to ever walk the face of the Earth! No one wants to cover them because they're on that same Jethro Tull level of musicianship.
it warms my heart to watch this young man's reaction to this music.....he didn't dismiss it outright....watching his face makes me believe that this young man has a musician'e heart.....beautiful to see
Besides being a master musician, Ian Anderson was by far the greatest rock showman-singer front man of all time. Jethro Tull was not an act that anyone could follow.
Thick as a Brick is actually a 45 minute song that only pauses once (because you had to flip the album over). He did Thick as a Brick because some critics said his album, Aqualung, was a “themed” album and he said, “By damn, I’ll give you a themed album.”
I know what a concept album is, but never heard of a themed album. I guess they're the same, which brings up the question: Is Aqualung a concept album? Of course it f*cking is, and one of the greatest ever.
Later on, Devo would record their album “Oh No! It’s Devo!” to respond to critics who said their previous album (New Traditionalists) sounded as if it were recorded by “fascist clowns”, so band co-founder Jerry Casale had that sentiment in mind when the album was recorded and produced
Right? I had to go back to 6:50 a couple times and just watch that nodding evolve into “oh my god”, “play dude”, and beyond. Love to see this level of admiration of something completely new to the viewer. Thanks, Marc!
It's nice to see that because it helps the new generation understand there was actual music prior to a mixing board and computerized notes.... If you want more bands listen to Boston and supertramp... Not to mention bands like Pink Floyd and rush...
Absolutely unforgettable reaction. The young man is so genuine and you can feel him getting more into Tull's brilliance and majesty and the clip progresses. Second time I've seen it. Just wonderful.
Love Tull - Seen them several times in the 70's - THEY ARE AWESOME !!!! Ian is amazing - my sister even got his sweat towel at the LA Forum - Bursting Out Tour. Ian is from Scotland.
THIS IS MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the music I listened to in the 70's. Ian Anderson is one of the best flutist and does it on one leg often. I am still a fan to this day.
A high school teacher back in the 70s once told me "Jethro Tull named a song for you. Thick as a Brick" and I replied, "Yeah, well they named a song for you, too. It's called Teacher." We were a good pair, student and teacher. I hope he took my reply as the compliment I intended it to be.
Renaissance music...Ritchie Blackmore and Candace Night...Blackmore's Night ,do a lot of Renaissance type music...I'm just assuming everybody here knows who Ritchie Blackmore is. Check out Way to Mandalay and Just Call My Name .
No samples, No loops - actual musicians who can actually play instruments. There was a time when people actually spent their lives learning how to be as good as they could be. That was what 'being good' meant.
Look I absolutely love older music far more than new music and Tull is probably my favorite band however, music production just requires a different skill set.
@@nezkeys79 Never heard of any of these but just checked out a couple of songs by all of them and NO JUST NO! Seriously comparing them to a band like Jethro is just wrong.
@@nezkeys79 snarky puppy is more a jazz based sound to me I personally cant hear the comparison like you do. Not to take anything away from snarky Puppy I have heard their stuff and they are all pretty good musicians. I myself am a horn player and would love to get a band together that does some of that s***
I love to watch young people hear SRV, Tull and other 70's bands for the first time. I just think to myself.....'wait for it......wait for it'. You are about to discover something really cool......
I do the same...it gets aggravating sometimes when they pau.se the song with that wow moment - and you're sitting there thinking "don't stop it now, wait 15 more seconds"
I have avoided watching these first time listening videos proving what a dope I have been. The pure joy I saw in your face embracing the music of one of my favorite bands of all time simply made my day. Welcome to Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson is one of the most talented front men of all time.. AND THAT FLUTE!
Dude, I was laughing and smiling from ear to ear while I watched you experience Jethro Tull for the first time on this video and digging it just like so many of us did many years ago when they were in their heyday! Btw, Jethro Tull was the name of the band not the guy playing the flute on one leg. His name is Ian Anderson (Scottish, not Irish) and he is a musical genius IMO. He is a completely self taught musician which is truly remarkable in light of the complexities of his writing, arranging, and playing skills. Every member of this band were virtuoso players in their own right but watching you watching Tull was priceless!! Go and get some of their other recordings too and you will not be disappointed by any of them either!
David Palmer helped out with the arrangements on all the early albums. Joined the band on keyboards in 1977 & his influence on Songs From The Wood & Heavy Horses was very strong indeed.
@@papalegba6759 Absolutely!! What a fantastic and integral part of the early Tull sound he was! David (Dee) Palmer was responsible for all those wonderful strings and orchestral arrangements you hear on all those early recordings as far back as "Living in the Past" and the "Aqualung" album as well as all the subsequent Tull albums right up until he left the band. The band would definitely not have sounded the same without his contribution!
I grew up in south Central Los angels in the early 70s.in our little nook of the hood we had backyard rock bands everywhere.I have been a Tull fan since 1973 when my brother brought home the “War Child “album Since that time I have attended many Tull shows across the globe.This song strikes a deep cord within me.Thanks for posting.
For some strange reason, this showed up in my recommends. I was in college when Tull was huge and saw the group several times in Detroit and actually met Ian Anderson in a parking lot (long story). I'm not sure 'Thick as a Brick' is the place to start with Tull; this was a concept album and even then, was a bit 'different.' Jethro Tull still resonates with me 40+ years later. I'm black. I think back then, there was more willingness to listen to all kinds of music and not relegate it to 'black' or 'white.' Anderson was insane on stage. Really.
I still was too young then, but I had Tull albums. The huge tempo & melody changes in just this live version are tremendous and so rare today. Marketing and talent gatekeepers thinks this is too complex for average people.
My first Tull album/song I heard was Thick as a Brick. I was 11 and a half. It changed the course of my life. You're never too young to get turned on to amazing music.
How about the written lyrics? Nobody, I mean nobody, writes lyrics like these today! And no pro tools or autotune to "fix" any problems, and this is live with everyone playing their own instruments in a high energy environment in front of 20,000 fans.
Same look I had on my face when I heard and saw this. So great to see people younger than me have the same reaction. I was 18 back in the day. 50 years later. Rock on, my son. Glad you got into it.
My God, what a showman Ian Anderson is. So filled with "feel-good" emotion. Just makes everybody happy. And, his band mates all charge off of him. Just loved it.
Me too, I was 20 when I saw them at the now demolished Kingdome in Seattle in 1984, it was one of the best concerts for me as well. Poco opened for them and they were good too. The only other concert that topped it for me was ELO Out Of The Blue concert in the 70s
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to compose a little something like this? Something that generations will listen to and realize how very small they actually are (including myself). Been listening to Jethro Tull for 30 years and will continue to do so for as long as I'm on this planet! Musical genius at its finest!!!
Ian Anderson, the "lead," and the band, Jethro Tull, filled my head with appreciation for wizards, magic, reincarnation, my celtic heritage, and Ian's amazing relationship with his flute (his wand!) I am so happy to see you obviously enjoy watching and listening to this song as much as I, a 58 YO, does!! It gives me hope for the future🥰 PS: You didn't get to MSG back then until you earned it 😁
I saw Tull in London just a few months before this show back in '78. They were sensational, and this song was the highlight for me as I didn''t expect them to play it. There really has never been a band like them, and it was a pleasure watching this guy discovering their uniqueness for the first time.
Great reaction video, and glad you enjoyed it so much! Just by way of background, thick as a brick as an album was a reaction to critics calling the previous album (Aqualung) being a “concept album” - so they made Thick as a Brick as a demonstration of what a proper concept album was. And the song itself became an epic.
I have listened to two classically trained musicians review Jethro Tull which was really exciting because they weren't familiar with him either. So it is great change of pace to listen to you listen to Jethro Tull who has been one of my favorite groups for almost 50 years!!! Keep up the great stuff you're doing!! I'll be back!! 😂😅
When I attended the Thick as a Brick concert, they were phenomenal! They played the whole album then said...”for our second tune”, the crowd roared! Awesome concert, awesome group!❤️ And I can assure you, Ian Anderson is and has never been never been nervous onstage. Heh 😏 Annie
I am 65, and consider myself fortunate to have been a teenager during the early to mid 70's. They were all crazy, but Ian Anderson was crazy without the use of any drug whatsoever.
Actually, there WAS a real Jethro Tull, who invented the first mechanical seed planter. Name was pulled from an encyclopedia, since his bar band kept getting fired then rehired under a new name. Random chance that they got their first hit with that name.
I don’t watch a lot of reaction videos but this one was legit the best one I’ve seen. Granted I’m a Jethro Tull fan, but he didn’t start or stop the video to comment. He let his face and minimal comments do the reacting. And the parts which he reacted to showed he is a lover of music of all genres. Well done and thank you!
Holding your hands up wagging your head laughing saying never heard of him. Grammy award winning band with 21 albums playing most complex intricate music and you've never heard of him? In a free country how is a person that sheltered to good music. Glad you finally opened up. And you like it. that is wonderful.
Was a pleasure watching YOU experience Ian Anderson aka Jethro Tull for the first time. He opened w/ this in 1972 at a concert in Salem VA. That was his first number. When he finished this he said, "Now for our next number....." and went straight away into, "Sitting on a park bench...." Killer concert. Phenomenal musicians all in their own right. Check out his album Benefit from this band.
Marc, I had to laugh when you asked, "Is he Irish or something?" And you, with an Irish last name. Understandably, you're not your atypical Irishman, and oh, Ian Anderson is Scottish, but what came 1st, the chicken or the egg? I've got both, and my last name is Taylor! That aside, I think what I saw in you was the realization is that Jethro Tull were a group of musicians AND showmen, but master musicians and composers, first and foremost. Their music was meant to be an experience, not just noise to fill the vacuum of silence. Enjoyed your experience. You grasped it. Well done.
Dude, I love you for listening to Ian Anderson and Thick as a Brick. Seriously, 40-some years old. In case you missed it (sure you didn't), the phrase "thick as a brick" is a Brit saying for someone really stupid. It's totally a propos to today: "And your wise men don't know how it feels, to be thick as a brick." 'Cos they're all effing narcissists and have no self-awareness. Anderson was/is a brilliant, difficult, super talented man who pretty much didn't take any shit from anyone. Long live Jethro Tull... (Btw, check out Songs From the Wood for a wintry feel and also who Jethro Tull really was.)
I have a slightly different take on it ... to me, the point is that however intelligent (wise) you are, you are incapable of knowing how it feels to be extremely stupid. The more intelligent you are, the less you will know that. Sort of obvious, no?
I saw Jethro Tull on that tour. If you thought he was mesmerizing on a video from 40 years ago, you can't even imagine it live. I was stunned for days with the performance. Marc's reaction to hearing JT for the first time was just priceless - he's a true music junkie.
Hi Marc, this might seem a little strange but my reaction to your reaction to this song has been quite profound. Thick as a brick came out when I was 11 years old and it had a very deep impact on me. As we grow older our memories fade and we lose the wonder of our youth. Watching a young man such as yourself discover a masterpiece like that brings it all back for me. Thank you. Never stop exploring. John.
I haven't listened to Jethro Tull music and decades. That takes me back man. I first listened to them when I was in the Navy somewhere between 1969 and 1971 and was a raving fan for a pretty good while. Great to see the young person dig that music.
I really like the genuine reaction of this young man, McMillon. The JT is some convolution of Scottish folk, African rhythms, medieval pipes and pixie dust magic. You can fly for miles and miles....
This is one of my more favorite albums. The album is not only awesome to listen to, but when we were stoned back in the 70s, the cover was the most awesome one ever. It unfolded into a 12-page, small-town newspaper, filled with stories and articles and classified ads and obits and weddings. The cover story of the paper (the album cover itself) was about a 8-year-old boy who was eventually disqualified after winning a poetry prize for his epic poem "Thick as a Brick" (which was printed in the paper and served as the albums lyrics). We'd get buzzed, listen to the album, and read the stories in the paper. Music was so interesting back then, not only in the music itself but how it was presented.
Hey Marc, really respect you for doing this. I'm sure you didn't know them by your initial reaction. Of course now you know that the group name was Jethro Tull, and that brilliant performer is Ian Anderson. All the group members were from Great Britain. So now when you hear us old fogeys talk about how the music from the 60s and 70s was su much better than today's crapola, you know what we mean. Lol. Check out Tull's Bungle in the Jungle, and you'll see this was no fluke
He's Scottish, and his music is an almost unique blend of British folk and rock music. He styled himself on the old fashioned minstrels that used to travel up and down England centuries ago, singing their songs for any money people would throw into a pot or a hat, laid at their feet. Minstrels were the original entertainers. They could sing, dance, tell stories, and jokes. They were the entertainers long before TV, cinema, and radio. So they had to be good to make a living.
I remember the first time I heard Thick as a Brick. On my car radio I immediately drove to the store and bought the album. I still think it’s Tull’s best. It was 1972. I was in law school. The actual album itself was also a trip.
I gathered your channel cause of Dimash.... but you reminded me the legendary Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson.... one of the greatest musicians of all time.... playing almost all instruments... but the one-leg flute playing is his trademark.... Ian Anderson.... You should listen the whole album which is one 45 min. song.... this is a small part of it..... Musical insparation.... recorded in one WEEK!!! .... From an old 62 y.o. man which remains always young.... THANKS for refreshing my musical memories....
Mr McMillon, your face was such a joy to watch as the song and performance unfolded. I first saw them when they toured to support this album, which was brand new in 1972.
That caught you absolutely cold! You didn't expect that level of performance! Great to see you react to the music of my generation so brilliantly. Keep it up!
Beautiful smile!! -Dr. P Jethro Tull is the best! They have been for a solid fifty years! How does one describe Ian Anderson? Viking, Scottish, Renaissance, naughty, lyrical??? TIMELESS!
Some of the other guys in the band, namely John Evan, Martin Barre, and David Palmer, also wrote some of the material...it's just that Ian Anderson was always very fuckin stingy when it came to writing credit.
@@GrimrDirge The song is credited to Ian and Jennie Anderson, Jennie came up with some lyrics and that's it...you guys need to look stuff up before posting replies.
Marc once you go Ian you never go back. Ian Anderson is the most under rated musical genius of or time. Thank you for looking at him. He is an artist, a poet and a soldier of musical passion. Thanks again. I just subscribed.
Such an incredible band- I've been a fan for 40 years. Ian is an amazing frontman- so unique and entertaining. Glad you liked this sir! They are English, to answer your question at around 11:00
Great reaction. He's Scottish. The original recording is almost an hour long, it was on both sides of a vinyl lp. Well worth a listen. May I suggest Stevie Ray Vaughan if you like blues/rock? Most amazing guitar work ever, died too soon as so many do.
I was at that performance in MSG in 1978. I saw Tull numerous times in the 70's and Ian Anderson never disappointed the crowd. Excellent video and glad you like what you heard.
Dude. I'm a 60 year old who grew up listening to Jethro and watching you trip out on his music made my day! Thanks for posting!
Dude.
I'm same age so did I
Got 10 years on ya. Me, too.
I love watching Marc's face and eyes. My reaction to Tull was nearly as dramatic but long ago. Unique in the universe.
Would love to see reactions to Ave Maria, and Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.
You must have heard Star Spangled Banner by Jimi Hendrix?
And The Letter by the Box Tops?
th-cam.com/video/BQaUs5J2wdI/w-d-xo.html
Every one of these stops me in my tracks.
@@maxmoore3472 I'm same age (in a few days) so did I.
not folk, not blues, not rock, not heavy metal, not even prog rock: their genre is Jethro Tull
I've heard them lumped in with Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake and Palmer since at least the mid 80s. I agree with you, but if we're going to excuse Tull let's excuse Rush as well. Those bands are outliers on different ends of the progressive scale.
I once heard (way back in the day.....) an interview with Ian. Paraphrasing from memory, he said that he considered Tull to be progressive rock, with the only contemporaries of note Pink Floyd. And they were "okay."
I agree. I can hear the Emerson, Lake & Palmer influence.
@@SadieCo149 Jethro Tull was formed in 1963 whereas ELP formed in the early '70s. I feel you don't know Tull too well. And don't forget, "Thick As A Brick" was a parody of all the so-called prog-rock of the time.
Ian makes me sooo >>>>>>>orny
Great to see how young people can still enjoy what we “old farts” already enjoyed 40 plus years ago!
@@victoriamartin3854 "Boomers aren't all bad guys" WTF? I can't even imagine where that came out of. Personally, I absolutely hate it when people say I'm a boomer. My birth had nothing to do with the post-war baby boom...and people have, in recent years, begun including people born in the sixties as boomers, too. /rant
Yeah, especially young people who've never even heard of the band before they listened. Of course, it's difficult not to be seriously impressed by Ian's performances. Marc's reaction to the flute was awesome.
I have one of the little posters that was put up to announce the Songs from the Wood tour, which I found somewhere...I hadn't heard of Jethro Tull, yet, at the time of that performance. Bummer. That show was at the University of Illinois, in a hall neither my wife or I can recall at the moment...but the acoustics there are perfect.
Louis, you are so right. It was so cool to see someone other than me enjoying Jethro Tull so long ago.
Marc, in those days music was very pure, not so much electronic assisting. I’ll never forget the Thick a a Brick album, which looked like a newspaper. It’s like dreaming away with a whole story. Thanks for your interest in this old farts music!
True music never dies!
Remember when we were young and called the "old farts" ...old farts, while we listened to the "Tull" rock the F out!!!
When I saw them perform this album, in its entirety, they received a 15 minute standing ovation. When the applause finally died down, Ian Anderson walked up to the mike and said, "For our second song we would like to play......", and the place went crazy.
Wow!
Yep. I have seen them several times but I remember that concert. This song went on forever
I saw this tour in Boston it was awesome.
It is still in my
Top Five Best Shows Ever.
Jethro Tull's albums were songs and the songs had chapters.
The album is an unsung work of genius.
There will never be another Ian Anderson. What a great instrumentalist. The whole band is so tight
From a time they actually played music on instruments. I saw all their concerts in Denmark.
my respect for someone discovering this gem in 2019
Well, he was pointed to it...it's not like he found it on his own discovery, exploring musical history and diversity. But he did, to his credit, give it a listen. Might even explore more Tull-- one never knows.
At the time, in our youth, it was just catchy (but classy) and fun rock... but in hindsight, it's downright *operatic* in its scope and storytelling, eh wot? :D
@@THE-HammerMan You folks are overthinking this. The whole "reaction" genre on TH-cam is just a way to cash in on other people's work. That's why there are a metric million people doing it. Some people just outright copy the music videos and re-post them on their channel, riding the click revenue until it gets de-monetized by the content owner. The reaction genre is simply a way to get around that. And it plays upon people's unexplainable need to have their musical tastes validated by others. At least the ones where a voice coach "analyzes" the singer at least has some small value, to educate the viewer on the skills required.
This video? Was basically copying the original content he played no part in creating, making a few faces during the video, and then saying "I like dat!!" at the end... And... Boom. 100,000 views, and the associated click revenue. Videos like this are why there is so much low-value content on TH-cam.
@@ShortBusRuss I never have thought devious enough about things like this...I would make a terrible crook and/or snake. I must have skipped school when our class covered "sleazeball tactics"!!!
@@THE-HammerMan I know, brother, I know. Just rest assured you are a better person for not thinking that way. I am in network security as a profession, so I unfortunately see the curtain pulled back more than I'd like, sometimes.
And this is why no one covers Jethro Tull.
Not exactly. I was once asked to play in a JT cover band. But, yes, this is why I refused... :)
The Spanish band Mägo de Oz covered Kelpie... with much different lyrics to it. Anyhow I think they even didn´t credit Tull.
Iron Maiden does a nice job with Cross-eyed Mary
@@2112warpig Well come on now, Iron Maiden is the exception to every rule. They're the tightest band to ever walk the face of the Earth! No one wants to cover them because they're on that same Jethro Tull level of musicianship.
I play flute and sing in a JT cover band but non this track. Not yet.Follow us on Facebook "La Fattoria dei mendicanti"
it warms my heart to watch this young man's reaction to this music.....he didn't dismiss it outright....watching his face makes me believe that this young man has a musician'e heart.....beautiful to see
Yep!
He, like the crowd, fell for the Minstrel Troupe.
Outstanding!
Indeed. A testament to the power of music. I enjoyed watching him be taken in almost as much as I love Jethro Tull!
Truth!
I love watching a new generation discover this music. Does my old hippie soul good.
"Oh he crazy" That's pretty much Ian Anderson summed up straight away 😂
just add god given talent and intelligence..
One of the most underrated bands of the era, personally I think they were always better than led zeppelin
Better than zeppelin and pink floyd.
Doing Jethro Tull stuff yes. Led Zeppelin rock/blues masters.
Apples and oranges
@@ofeliahernandez8089 Yea, verily, thou dost speak truth!
Tull ruled !
Besides being a master musician, Ian Anderson was by far the greatest rock showman-singer front man of all time. Jethro Tull was not an act that anyone could follow.
Exactly my friend!
Ian was the most talented rock musician/composer/performer of all time!
Still is
English folk music.
word...
Thick as a Brick is actually a 45 minute song that only pauses once (because you had to flip the album over). He did Thick as a Brick because some critics said his album, Aqualung, was a “themed” album and he said, “By damn, I’ll give you a themed album.”
'You think Aqualung is a themed album? Hold my beer....'
@@PickleAndy *"hold my mead..."
I know what a concept album is, but never heard of a themed album. I guess they're the same, which brings up the question: Is Aqualung a concept album? Of course it f*cking is, and one of the greatest ever.
Later on, Devo would record their album “Oh No! It’s Devo!” to respond to critics who said their previous album (New Traditionalists) sounded as if it were recorded by “fascist clowns”, so band co-founder Jerry Casale had that sentiment in mind when the album was recorded and produced
@@DoubleACbg Go Devo...never a band to conform with critic or corporate expectations.
Man the look on your face when he started Killin the flute was worth the price of admission! Thanks!
Right? I had to go back to 6:50 a couple times and just watch that nodding evolve into “oh my god”, “play dude”, and beyond. Love to see this level of admiration of something completely new to the viewer. Thanks, Marc!
It's nice to see that because it helps the new generation understand there was actual music prior to a mixing board and computerized notes.... If you want more bands listen to Boston and supertramp... Not to mention bands like Pink Floyd and rush...
Absolutely unforgettable reaction. The young man is so genuine and you can feel him getting more into Tull's brilliance and majesty and the clip progresses. Second time I've seen it. Just wonderful.
Love Jethro Tull - Ian Anderson is a genius .
penfold167
Absolutely
Yep! ♥️♥️♥️
Yes, he is an incredible composer, singer and instrumentalist.
YOU'RE RIGHT, GENIUS
YES!
Watching you dig Jethro Tull was the highlight of my day!
Mine too !!!
And mine, as well.
Yes very cool!
Couldn't agree more👍
yes yes yes
6:43 - That moment when you realize that flutes can do that.
HILARIOUS!!
I think every Jethro Tull fan can relate!
Love Tull - Seen them several times in the 70's - THEY ARE AWESOME !!!! Ian is amazing - my sister even got his sweat towel at the LA Forum - Bursting Out Tour. Ian is from Scotland.
THIS IS MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the music I listened to in the 70's. Ian Anderson is one of the best flutist and does it on one leg often. I am still a fan to this day.
“Thick as a Brick” is the British equivalent of “dumb as a post”.
Ian Anderson’s lyrics are so biting and clever and his musicianship is mind blowing!
I first knew it as an American expression, especially in the south, meaning "kinda dumb; not much in the brains department."
Greg Rambo google it.
@@irishgrl
Okay. It's just that I've heard that expression since I was a kid in the 60's here in the U.S.
A high school teacher back in the 70s once told me "Jethro Tull named a song for you. Thick as a Brick" and I replied, "Yeah, well they named a song for you, too. It's called Teacher." We were a good pair, student and teacher. I hope he took my reply as the compliment I intended it to be.
Yeah but what he really meant in the lyrics was to be "thick as a pr***" ;)
I'm 55 welcome to one of the greatest generations of music
Whenever a "youngin'" asks me to describe Jethro Tull, I answer that they are a mix of philosophy, acid, Mozart and electricity.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I would say Bach more than Mozart.
I more imagine what kind of rock musician Lord Byron would have been.
Best description ever man
And drugs... never forget the drugs!
No sequencers, no computers, just real honest to goodness story telling in song-style. Bloody perfection.
Thick as a brick took up both sides of the album as one song. Nobody else ever did that. On one song, he sang through his flute. Truly.
His music always made me feel I was in a medieval fair
Try the album Songs from the Wood - very much that kind of feel but technically excellent and not just a bunch of ballads...
Renaissance music...Ritchie Blackmore and Candace Night...Blackmore's Night ,do a lot of Renaissance type music...I'm just assuming everybody here knows who Ritchie Blackmore is. Check out Way to Mandalay and Just Call My Name .
Them and Steeleye Span
I feel that way with Minstrel In The Gallery
"his music" ? Jethro Tull is a band .
No samples, No loops - actual musicians who can actually play instruments. There was a time when people actually spent their lives learning how to be as good as they could be. That was what 'being good' meant.
Look I absolutely love older music far more than new music and Tull is probably my favorite band however, music production just requires a different skill set.
That type of ethos in music still exists.
Dirty Loops
Snarky Puppy
Scary Pockets
For example
@@nezkeys79 Never heard of any of these but just checked out a couple of songs by all of them and NO JUST NO! Seriously comparing them to a band like Jethro is just wrong.
@@minners71 lol theyre all better than jethro to me
@@nezkeys79 snarky puppy is more a jazz based sound to me I personally cant hear the comparison like you do. Not to take anything away from snarky Puppy I have heard their stuff and they are all pretty good musicians. I myself am a horn player and would love to get a band together that does some of that s***
I love to watch young people hear SRV, Tull and other 70's bands for the first time. I just think to myself.....'wait for it......wait for it'. You are about to discover something really cool......
Haha, same. Well, I was also one of those young people 20 years ago, now it's my turn :D
I do the same...it gets aggravating sometimes when they pau.se the song with that wow moment - and you're sitting there thinking "don't stop it now, wait 15 more seconds"
There is a lot of young people listening to good music
I work with a kid in his twenties who had never heard of Frank Zappa....and he thinks of himself as a musician
@@bialynia Yup, and I was one of those YOUNG people, 50 years ago. Still thrills. Enjoy, pass it on, and Rock On.
I have avoided watching these first time listening videos proving what a dope I have been. The pure joy I saw in your face embracing the music of one of my favorite bands of all time simply made my day. Welcome to Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson is one of the most talented front men of all time.. AND THAT FLUTE!
In 100 years, people will be going to the opera and listening to Jethro Tull. Genius.
This is my first time listening also, and I cannot believe how talented these guys are!
You have a lot fantastic music to look foorvould to. Hava a nice time.
@Honesty First - what you see is the talent of individuals - you flatter yourself to think you can bask in their glory on the basis of proximity
Dude, I was laughing and smiling from ear to ear while I watched you experience Jethro Tull for the first time on this video and digging it just like so many of us did many years ago when they were in their heyday! Btw, Jethro Tull was the name of the band not the guy playing the flute on one leg. His name is Ian Anderson (Scottish, not Irish) and he is a musical genius IMO. He is a completely self taught musician which is truly remarkable in light of the complexities of his writing, arranging, and playing skills. Every member of this band were virtuoso players in their own right but watching you watching Tull was priceless!! Go and get some of their other recordings too and you will not be disappointed by any of them either!
David Palmer helped out with the arrangements on all the early albums. Joined the band on keyboards in 1977 & his influence on Songs From The Wood & Heavy Horses was very strong indeed.
@@papalegba6759 Absolutely!! What a fantastic and integral part of the early Tull sound he was! David (Dee) Palmer was responsible for all those wonderful strings and orchestral arrangements you hear on all those early recordings as far back as "Living in the Past" and the "Aqualung" album as well as all the subsequent Tull albums right up until he left the band. The band would definitely not have sounded the same without his contribution!
Too old to rock an roll , too young to die ,planned to have it played as they shove me into the oven
Well said, bro! Rock was always meant to be shared. It's never too late!
So many things I wanted to say... wait until he hears more of them
Much respect for checking out Tull and digging it so much
Great performance but if he is to hear one Tull song live how about Aqualung!
I grew up in south Central Los angels in the early 70s.in our little nook of the hood we had backyard rock bands everywhere.I have been a Tull fan since 1973 when my brother brought home the “War Child “album
Since that time I have attended many Tull shows across the globe.This song strikes a deep cord within me.Thanks for posting.
I don't think I ever appreciated this song as much as I did watching you hear it for the first time. So great!
He's watching one of the top live performers of all time.
What a showman great voice great musician good man and had fun doing it when I'm down I watch a song or two live and it picks me right up.
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For some strange reason, this showed up in my recommends. I was in college when Tull was huge and saw the group several times in Detroit and actually met Ian Anderson in a parking lot (long story). I'm not sure 'Thick as a Brick' is the place to start with Tull; this was a concept album and even then, was a bit 'different.' Jethro Tull still resonates with me 40+ years later. I'm black. I think back then, there was more willingness to listen to all kinds of music and not relegate it to 'black' or 'white.' Anderson was insane on stage. Really.
I still was too young then, but I had Tull albums. The huge tempo & melody changes in just this live version are tremendous and so rare today. Marketing and talent gatekeepers thinks this is too complex for average people.
He puts on the best floor show.
Well really.. it doesn’t take much to be too complex for people today.
My first Tull album/song I heard was Thick as a Brick. I was 11 and a half. It changed the course of my life. You're never too young to get turned on to amazing music.
He was the BEST! I wound up on stage with him once. 🤘
The look on his face when Anderson starts playing the flute is PRICEless. "Play, dude!", indeed. Priceless, I say......
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How about the written lyrics? Nobody, I mean nobody, writes lyrics like these today! And no pro tools or autotune to "fix" any problems, and this is live with everyone playing their own instruments in a high energy environment in front of 20,000 fans.
I love watching people getting their minds blown...
Same look I had on my face when I heard and saw this. So great to see people younger than me have the same reaction. I was 18 back in the day. 50 years later. Rock on, my son. Glad you got into it.
My God, what a showman Ian Anderson is. So filled with "feel-good" emotion. Just makes everybody happy. And, his band mates all charge off of him. Just loved it.
So fun hanging out with you and watching Ian Anderson. It brings back all the original excitement! Thanks :)
I'm so glad you liked it!
I saw them when I was a young woman. One of the best concerts I ever attended.
I saw them in Memphis on the Aqualung tour but as a young man, still a man but...........
Me too, I was 20 when I saw them at the now demolished Kingdome in Seattle in 1984, it was one of the best concerts for me as well. Poco opened for them and they were good too. The only other concert that topped it for me was ELO Out Of The Blue concert in the 70s
Same-1974, amazing!!!
My favourite band of all time to this day.
@@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 LOL
Sadly one of the ones I never got to see live.
Jethro Tull is one of my all time favorite bands
Besides Pink Floyd,yes i agree.
This bands discography is a phenomenal journey
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to compose a little something like this? Something that generations will listen to and realize how very small they actually are (including myself). Been listening to Jethro Tull for 30 years and will continue to do so for as long as I'm on this planet! Musical genius at its finest!!!
Ian Anderson, the "lead," and the band, Jethro Tull, filled my head with appreciation for wizards, magic, reincarnation, my celtic heritage, and Ian's amazing relationship with his flute (his wand!)
I am so happy to see you obviously enjoy watching and listening to this song as much as I, a 58 YO, does!!
It gives me hope for the future🥰
PS: You didn't get to MSG back then until you earned it 😁
The guy's face when Ian Anderson "turns on" the flute... :DDD!
“That dude can sing, play the guitar, flute, and tambourine!” “Is he from Ireland or something?” I really enjoyed watching this!
And again on 9.30. I love his reactions.
I saw Tull in London just a few months before this show back in '78. They were sensational, and this song was the highlight for me as I didn''t expect them to play it. There really has never been a band like them, and it was a pleasure watching this guy discovering their uniqueness for the first time.
“I hope he’s dope. “ Then the look of bewilderment when he breaks out the flute.
It's like listening to an old wise medieval English minstrel . It's pure Newcastle English music, sir!
Great reaction video, and glad you enjoyed it so much!
Just by way of background, thick as a brick as an album was a reaction to critics calling the previous album (Aqualung) being a “concept album” - so they made Thick as a Brick as a demonstration of what a proper concept album was. And the song itself became an epic.
I have listened to two classically trained musicians review Jethro Tull which was really exciting because they weren't familiar with him either. So it is great change of pace to listen to you listen to Jethro Tull who has been one of my favorite groups for almost 50 years!!! Keep up the great stuff you're doing!! I'll be back!! 😂😅
"I want to hear another song" best compliment ever!
Prog Rock at it's ABSOLUTE Finest, Ian Anderson is one of Scoland's Finest
I agree wholeheartedly.
You've yet to discover Magma? th-cam.com/video/NoZIXPvHPoY/w-d-xo.html
@@godislove8740 Link brings me to Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh : Trianon 2000 ...what's this got to do with Tull?
@@ProgBartleby prog rock, Magma is band, and Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh an album. French band.
@@MladenPostruznik Irrelevantly off topic my friend.
When I attended the Thick as a Brick concert, they were phenomenal! They played the whole album then said...”for our second tune”, the crowd roared! Awesome concert, awesome group!❤️ And I can assure you, Ian Anderson is and has never been never been nervous onstage. Heh 😏
Annie
I am 65, and consider myself fortunate to have been a teenager during the early to mid 70's. They were all crazy, but Ian Anderson was crazy without the use of any drug whatsoever.
One of my favourite álbumes in the 70's. Great to see you enjoy it!
"Never heard of this guy. Hopefully, he's dope."
That made me laugh.
Dude, Jethro Tull is as dope as his best friend, Pink Floyd!
LOL. That cat Pink IS pretty dope! Which one is he again? The drummer?
Ohhhhh FLOYD! Check out PIGS 3 WAYS, from Mexico City. The venue and graphics on stage are AMAZING!
@@pinkythechihuahua3156 Holy crap, you weren't kidding!! I'd never seen that clip before and it was amazing! Roger Waters goes hard as hell.
Actually, there WAS a real Jethro Tull, who invented the first mechanical seed planter. Name was pulled from an encyclopedia, since his bar band kept getting fired then rehired under a new name. Random chance that they got their first hit with that name.
@@pinkythechihuahua3156 u mean Pigs 3 different ones? I loved that album Animals.
I don’t watch a lot of reaction videos but this one was legit the best one I’ve seen. Granted I’m a Jethro Tull fan, but he didn’t start or stop the video to comment. He let his face and minimal comments do the reacting. And the parts which he reacted to showed he is a lover of music of all genres. Well done and thank you!
Imagine medieval troubadour crossed with a rock musician...
A lot of people said Ian Anderson was on drugs. Bullshit. You ever seen a guy on drugs stand on one foot and play rock flute?!?!?
@costanza128 twice last week actually 😂
@@STILL-KICKIN - for how long and were they playing flute when they did it? ;-)
LSD
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Good comeback. This video never gets old.
Holding your hands up wagging your head laughing saying never heard of him. Grammy award winning band with 21 albums playing most complex intricate music and you've never heard of him? In a free country how is a person that sheltered to good music. Glad you finally opened up. And you like it. that is wonderful.
Was a pleasure watching YOU experience Ian Anderson aka Jethro Tull for the first time. He opened w/ this in 1972 at a concert in Salem VA. That was his first number. When he finished this he said, "Now for our next number....." and went straight away into, "Sitting on a park bench...." Killer concert. Phenomenal musicians all in their own right. Check out his album Benefit from this band.
Marc, I had to laugh when you asked, "Is he Irish or something?" And you, with an Irish last name. Understandably, you're not your atypical Irishman, and oh, Ian Anderson is Scottish, but what came 1st, the chicken or the egg? I've got both, and my last name is Taylor! That aside, I think what I saw in you was the realization is that Jethro Tull were a group of musicians AND showmen, but master musicians and composers, first and foremost. Their music was meant to be an experience, not just noise to fill the vacuum of silence. Enjoyed your experience. You grasped it. Well done.
YEAH MARC....YOU'RE A MICK NOW!!!! HAVE A GUINNESS OY? CHEERS FROM LIMERICK COUNTY!!!! YES IT'S A REAL COUNTY.....ANTRIM COUNTY TOO LADDIE.
Dude, I love you for listening to Ian Anderson and Thick as a Brick. Seriously, 40-some years old. In case you missed it (sure you didn't), the phrase "thick as a brick" is a Brit saying for someone really stupid. It's totally a propos to today: "And your wise men don't know how it feels, to be thick as a brick." 'Cos they're all effing narcissists and have no self-awareness. Anderson was/is a brilliant, difficult, super talented man who pretty much didn't take any shit from anyone. Long live Jethro Tull... (Btw, check out Songs From the Wood for a wintry feel and also who Jethro Tull really was.)
I have a slightly different take on it ... to me, the point is that however intelligent (wise) you are, you are incapable of knowing how it feels to be extremely stupid. The more intelligent you are, the less you will know that. Sort of obvious, no?
I seriously loved how much you loved this. Ian is top 10 of frontmen
Ian Anderson was and is unreal... the whole band, really. But he is just unbelievable
I saw Jethro Tull on that tour. If you thought he was mesmerizing on a video from 40 years ago, you can't even imagine it live. I was stunned for days with the performance. Marc's reaction to hearing JT for the first time was just priceless - he's a true music junkie.
this is so cool. Go back and listen to the whole album, this is just an excerp and if you think this is good the album will blow you away!!
A perfect album and if you can get the original vinyl . the cover is amazing
Ian Anderson is a master showman, in their hey day he had nearly limitless energy. His interaction with the crowd is priceless
Hi Marc, this might seem a little strange but my reaction to your reaction to this song has been quite profound. Thick as a brick came out when I was 11 years old and it had a very deep impact on me. As we grow older our memories fade and we lose the wonder of our youth. Watching a young man such as yourself discover a masterpiece like that brings it all back for me. Thank you. Never stop exploring. John.
Thanks for sharing. I grew up with Tull. Off the charts genius...
We remember such an awesome performer from our young days. Edinburgh, Usher Hall 1969!
I haven't listened to Jethro Tull music and decades. That takes me back man. I first listened to them when I was in the Navy somewhere between 1969 and 1971 and was a raving fan for a pretty good while. Great to see the young person dig that music.
I really like the genuine reaction of this young man, McMillon. The JT is some convolution of Scottish folk, African rhythms, medieval pipes and pixie dust magic. You can fly for miles and miles....
This is one of my more favorite albums. The album is not only awesome to listen to, but when we were stoned back in the 70s, the cover was the most awesome one ever. It unfolded into a 12-page, small-town newspaper, filled with stories and articles and classified ads and obits and weddings. The cover story of the paper (the album cover itself) was about a 8-year-old boy who was eventually disqualified after winning a poetry prize for his epic poem "Thick as a Brick" (which was printed in the paper and served as the albums lyrics). We'd get buzzed, listen to the album, and read the stories in the paper. Music was so interesting back then, not only in the music itself but how it was presented.
Well said.
Hey Marc, really respect you for doing this. I'm sure you didn't know them by your initial reaction. Of course now you know that the group name was Jethro Tull, and that brilliant performer is Ian Anderson. All the group members were from Great Britain. So now when you hear us old fogeys talk about how the music from the 60s and 70s was su much better than today's crapola, you know what we mean. Lol. Check out Tull's Bungle in the Jungle, and you'll see this was no fluke
Great reaction! Loved watching your amazement and enjoyment.
He's Scottish, and his music is an almost unique blend of British folk and rock music. He styled himself on the old fashioned minstrels that used to travel up and down England centuries ago, singing their songs for any money people would throw into a pot or a hat, laid at their feet. Minstrels were the original entertainers. They could sing, dance, tell stories, and jokes. They were the entertainers long before TV, cinema, and radio. So they had to be good to make a living.
But grew up as a kid in England proper after moving from Scotland very young. Hence, the English accent.
I remember the first time I heard Thick as a Brick. On my car radio I immediately drove to the store and bought the album. I still think it’s Tull’s best. It was 1972. I was in law school. The actual album itself was also a trip.
Oh the mighty Jethro Tull - famous for his seed drill and standing on one leg. Thanks for this post - Jolly good show.
I was at that concert in Madison Square Garden... truly amazing.
One of my faves from my misspent youth, great to see music bringing everyone together, at last hope for us all bless you
Seen Tull 14 times,Ian Anderson is 1 of the best front man i ever seen.
Saw them only once but I wore out this album. I’ve never understood People preferring Aqualung.
I gathered your channel cause of Dimash.... but you reminded me the legendary Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson.... one of the greatest musicians of all time.... playing almost all instruments... but the one-leg flute playing is his trademark.... Ian Anderson.... You should listen the whole album which is one 45 min. song.... this is a small part of it..... Musical insparation.... recorded in one WEEK!!! ....
From an old 62 y.o. man which remains always young.... THANKS for refreshing my musical memories....
dude your way 2 excited. i saw them.in 96. they sucked
@@davidgrabpwski2823 sucked? What do you mean?
@@cheguevara1289 I SAW THEM LIVE IT WAS HORRIBLE. IAN ANDERSON DANCED LIKECA TROLL UNDER A BRIDGE
Loved Tull. Saw Ian's Passion Play
@@davidgrabpwski2823 i saw them in 1986 - Live in Athens.... Just great....
Mr McMillon, your face was such a joy to watch as the song and performance unfolded.
I first saw them when they toured to support this album, which was brand new in 1972.
Absolutely loved your reaction to this masterpiece of a song. I love open minded people!! 👏👏👏
That caught you absolutely cold! You didn't expect that level of performance! Great to see you react to the music of my generation so brilliantly. Keep it up!
Jethro Tull is a rock band from another universe. ❤
For sure, Lancashire.
Beautiful smile!! -Dr. P Jethro Tull is the best! They have been for a solid fifty years! How does one describe Ian Anderson? Viking, Scottish, Renaissance, naughty, lyrical??? TIMELESS!
Ian Anderson has mastered the crowd as much is his flute!
One of the best reactions I have seen for Thick as a brick!
Great reactions to Tull!!
Glad you appreciate what I grew up with.
Still say music was better back in my era.
Born in the mid fifties
Ian Anderson is the composer of all Jethro Tull songs.... Thick as a brick album recorded in 1971.... A revolution....
Some of the other guys in the band, namely John Evan, Martin Barre, and David Palmer, also wrote some of the material...it's just that Ian Anderson was always very fuckin stingy when it came to writing credit.
@@arkanoiddude Ian's wife composed "Aqualung".
@@sopwithpuppy Ian's first wife wrote some lyrics, she had nothing to do with the music of Aqualung.
Jenny wrote Aqualung, if memory serves.
@@GrimrDirge The song is credited to Ian and Jennie Anderson, Jennie came up with some lyrics and that's it...you guys need to look stuff up before posting replies.
A genius of music. No one today even comes close
22 actually. Also a musician
@MorbidManMusic Name me one modern band that can compose like Jethro Tull. There never was and never will be.
@@Schizosepsis check out steven wilson,he's english by the way.
I was only 14 years old when this song came out and my older step-sister gave me the album. I wore it out.
Marc once you go Ian you never go back. Ian Anderson is the most under rated musical genius of or time. Thank you for looking at him. He is an artist, a poet and a soldier of musical passion. Thanks again. I just subscribed.
Saw them live in Southampton, UK in 1977...brought back great memories and loved your reaction.
Seeing Tull play Thick as a Brick when they toured with it's release one of THE best shows ever was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Such an incredible band- I've been a fan for 40 years. Ian is an amazing frontman- so unique and entertaining. Glad you liked this sir!
They are English, to answer your question at around 11:00
Great reaction. He's Scottish. The original recording is almost an hour long, it was on both sides of a vinyl lp. Well worth a listen. May I suggest Stevie Ray Vaughan if you like blues/rock? Most amazing guitar work ever, died too soon as so many do.
It's not that long. It's somewhere over 43 minutes. A Passion Play is longer at over 45 minutes.
Gotta love it! You watching Tull and reacting,.....the expressions on your face,....priceless.
I was at that performance in MSG in 1978. I saw Tull numerous times in the 70's and Ian Anderson never disappointed the crowd. Excellent video and glad you like what you heard.