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If you want a more full jethro tull experience at some point, i highly recommend either "my god" live for a great flute solo, or Thick as a brick live (its a long song, but its worth it to get a feel for how progressive they are)
Ian Anderson's flute and voice instantly bring me back to the early 1970s, where I was and what I was doing then. Good choice, Bart. Good reaction, Maggie.
The jazz intro part was actually used on BBC tv for many years as a current afairs program theme.. Tull would mutate through music genres and themes .. total musicians. They could play anything and make it a Jethro Tull hit. They evolved with each album ..consumate show men .🧙🏻♂️🇬🇧😎
Oh, what to watch next--"Locomotive Breath", "Cross-eyed Mary", "Songs From the Wood" for starters...Your pick, Maggie, although I'd recommend the live version of "Locomotive Breath" (Rockpop in Concert 10.7.1982)
saw Jethro Tull live in the 70's and 80s , awesome group , remember this was before CDs , personal computers , mobile phones, so watching this you are living in the past, wasnt it nice back then?
The reason for the different ‘elevator” sound was that the record company told Ian to write them a number one single, which wasn’t really what Tull was into. This was Ian’s attempt to write a commercial pop success, which he resented having to do. But he still managed to put his own stamp on it with a non-pop friendly 5/4 time signature. In a 1980s live performance (which can be found on their 20th anniversary album) Ian introduces it by saying to the audience “this a a song we’ve utterly loathed for 15 long years”. But as much as he doesn’t really like it, it was their biggest chart hit so the audience expect them to play it. There’s been so many different arrangements through the years deliberately to make it more interesting for Ian to play!
Want to hear a side of Jethro Tull that you'd never expect? Search for Jethro Tull Stormy Monday. An absolutely incredible 1968 live on air recording on an English radio station. Tull started out as a jazzy blues rock band in 1967.
Maggie, you are one of the best "Professionals" i have seen. You see what a Performance old Groups can be bringing. And this is almost more as a "Song for Mallorca". My Heart is by YOU! (And sorry for my "School-English", forgive me at all Time) 😇
I saw these guys in concert in the late 80s. Not only do they play great music, but they put on an excellent show, too. For perspective, I saw a few hundred different groups as part of the job I had at the time and they're top 10, for sure. I especially enjoyed when Anderson brought out a giant beach ball balanced on his nose to launch it into the audience at the beginning of Sealion.
Self taught on the flute for a little over a year on that one. Another year or two and his flute playing goes deep into pioneering territory. Ian Anderson is a self taught multi-Instrumental genius. And yes - the music & lyrics he writes are also quite versatile. You will hear fusions of blues, jazz, hard rock, folk, & classical, but Ian states they are a progressive rock band first and foremost.
Jethro Tull was an awesome band with a great catalog in the late 60s and all of the 70s. You n.eed to hear much more. If you want live, do Locomotive Breath but please hear the original as well, it is a great song you so need to hear. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎷🎻🎶
There are so many classic Jethro Tull songs worth reacting to covering so many genres. For another artist, have you ever heard Vanessa Amorosi? She has an incredible voice. Have a listen to Sun's Up.
:) "Songs from the Wood" stripped back travelling-minstrel folk as if from the 1400s + elements of choirs / medieval elements. Emphasis on vocals and simplified themes + much tallent. Gorgeous, beautiful, long-time favourite Tull album and track.
I bet she would like the Gregorain Chant-esque in the studio version of My God (Maggie, I would suggest the live version at Isle of Wight Festival after hearing the studio version, but honestly, I am afraid your head might explode at some of the physical gesticulation used).
For top quality folk rock listen to Steeleye Span. Their version of "When I Was on Horseback" sung by their female vocalist Maddy Prior is absolutely haunting. She has one of the purest, most beautiful voices you'll ever hear. Guarantee you'll have it on repeat and playing in your head.
Ian and the rest of the band were on tour in the usa for a really long time so the management asked Ian to write a "hit song" to keep everyone interested back home so he wrote this and its in 5/4 time too!!
Each Tull album seems to have a different sound - but are always identifiable as Tull. If this was on in an elevator I would miss my stop, I need to know what elevators you go in to hear music this good!
As someone mentioned, from the history book, The Ballad of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson gives an account of the origin of this song. They were touring the US for the first time in 1969, and Producer Terry Ellis wanted a "hit song" to "keep the pot boiling" in England. Ian bluffed him on it. To quote Ian: "I had to come up with something, so I made it the most uncommercial song I could, putting in a 5/4 time signature, and being as untrendy as I could by calling it Living in the Past." In spite of the unseriousness of Ian, it made it to number 3 in England. He commented that it turned out to be "Only the second time in the history of Planet Earth so far, a piece of music in a 5/4 time signature has made it to the top of the charts. The other time was Dave Brubeck's "Take Five."
Just found your channel and really like your reactions. I am a little confused. You are an opera singer, you react to classic rock, but you haven't reacted to any of the band that invented the rock opera. Of course I'm talk about the power, the passion, the genius, the madness..... The Who. I recommend starting with the "mini opera" A Quick One While He is Away. I also recommend that you view the live version from the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. The Who are a different animal live. Around that time of that show (around 1970) and before Mon's health started to go south, they may have been the greatest, live rock band ever.
You need to travel down the rabbit hole and listen to the live version of Black Sunday then he Acoustic version of Wondering Aloud, then from the album A still further on then the unreleased version of Dun Ringell then you will understand how this band are so far out front of every other band
If you enjoy british folk rock, you should check out some early Wishbone Ash. I would recommend the final 2 songs on their 1972 album Argus: Warrior & Throw Down the Sword 👍
I don't know if a live performance of PASSION PLAY is available, but it was awesome to see live. Started with an apparently lifeless image of a ballerina on a huge screen. A drumbeat seemed to start her red heart throbbing until she rose to dance. But I like that you've discovered wildly different sounds from the sane band. Interesting note: the first Grammy Award for "Heavy Metal" went to Jethro Tull! So always turn it up (minding your ears)!!! ❤✌️🎶🎵🎶
I heard a great anecdote about how his daughter was learning flute in school, and when she played for him he realized he had been holding it wrong for years, and changed how he was doing it based on her example. Crazy if true, and a very cute story.
Lets see, flute you say; Moody Blues, Soft Machine, Colosseum, Blodwyn Pig, Genesis, Focus, King Crimson, Gravy Train, Family there is quite a number of bands.
Hello Maggie, The graduate 🎉👏 I have alwaus thought this man's breath control was amazing. To be able to sing then the flute. You never heard any outta place breaths.
Hi, I'm just a UK fan. Your reaction videos are wonderful. Here's something you may enjoy an Opera duo Charlotte & Jonathan - Britain's Got Talent 2012 audition
Well: what made these iconic bands iconic? Maybe: versatility. Surprising the audience with different tempo, different styles, different...something in every next song. "Elevator music" is a good one! Haha! Isn't it kinda uplifting to listen to it? (No: I don't wanna talk about music beeing played when the elevator is on it's way down. Nope 🙂 Let me take the chance to mention a band from the UK who blew our minds here in Hamburg, last fall: Morganway. In the song "Come Over", all six members are also singing. Their 1st time in Germany as opening act for Elles Bailey.
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If you want a more full jethro tull experience at some point, i highly recommend either "my god" live for a great flute solo, or Thick as a brick live (its a long song, but its worth it to get a feel for how progressive they are)
Also you should check out Marc Martell's cover of queens "who wants to live forever"
More Tull - 'Heavy Horses'; 'Weathercock'; 'Pibroch'; 'Working John-Working Joe'.
Also, other bands to consider: Porcupine Tree; Riverside; Dream Theater; Yes; The Strawbs.
@@EessaTube Hell yeah, this whole list, to few people react to the Strawbs (or heavy horses :D)
This band is so versatile. They can do heavy rock to folk to classically inspired pieces.
Ian Anderson's flute and voice instantly bring me back to the early 1970s, where I was and what I was doing then. Good choice, Bart. Good reaction, Maggie.
The jazz intro part was actually used on BBC tv for many years as a current afairs program theme..
Tull would mutate through music genres and themes .. total musicians.
They could play anything and make it a Jethro Tull hit. They evolved with each album ..consumate show men .🧙🏻♂️🇬🇧😎
The closest thing to a label I can think of for Jethro Tull is a prog-rock group composed of Renaissance minstrels.
Best description I've seen!
Tull is my favorite group. I recommend “Songs From The Wood,” “Velvet Green,” and “Slating Away on The Thin Ice of The New Day.”
and "Thick as a Brick"
It's Skating Away...
I've seen these guys three times. They were a mile above everyone else in a concert. It was a great show and top music.
Oh, what to watch next--"Locomotive Breath", "Cross-eyed Mary", "Songs From the Wood" for starters...Your pick, Maggie, although I'd recommend the live version of "Locomotive Breath" (Rockpop in Concert 10.7.1982)
Elevator music? In 5 time? That's one proggy elevator!
I was 18 when I first heard this in 1969. It struck me as amazing then. It still does. Witch's Promise by Jethro Tull is also one of my favourites.
saw Jethro Tull live in the 70's and 80s , awesome group , remember this was before CDs , personal computers , mobile phones, so watching this you are living in the past, wasnt it nice back then?
Ian Anderson, one of the best self taught flutist in rock.😊
Along with being a good person and artist he can sing , play guitar just a master
Been my Fav. band since '69, NO ONE like them!!
Jeffro Tell is my favorite all time band, I have all of their 3 albums!!!!!!!!!
The reason for the different ‘elevator” sound was that the record company told Ian to write them a number one single, which wasn’t really what Tull was into. This was Ian’s attempt to write a commercial pop success, which he resented having to do. But he still managed to put his own stamp on it with a non-pop friendly 5/4 time signature.
In a 1980s live performance (which can be found on their 20th anniversary album) Ian introduces it by saying to the audience “this a a song we’ve utterly loathed for 15 long years”. But as much as he doesn’t really like it, it was their biggest chart hit so the audience expect them to play it. There’s been so many different arrangements through the years deliberately to make it more interesting for Ian to play!
Want to hear a side of Jethro Tull that you'd never expect? Search for Jethro Tull Stormy Monday. An absolutely incredible 1968 live on air recording on an English radio station.
Tull started out as a jazzy blues rock band in 1967.
This is much more elevated than elevator music…
Some great element of jazz in it .
Maggie, you are one of the best "Professionals" i have seen. You see what a Performance old Groups can be bringing. And this is almost more as a "Song for Mallorca". My Heart is by YOU! (And sorry for my "School-English", forgive me at all Time) 😇
I saw these guys in concert in the late 80s. Not only do they play great music, but they put on an excellent show, too. For perspective, I saw a few hundred different groups as part of the job I had at the time and they're top 10, for sure. I especially enjoyed when Anderson brought out a giant beach ball balanced on his nose to launch it into the audience at the beginning of Sealion.
I think it was a weather balloon.
Self taught on the flute for a little over a year on that one. Another year or two and his flute playing goes deep into pioneering territory. Ian Anderson is a self taught multi-Instrumental genius. And yes - the music & lyrics he writes are also quite versatile. You will hear fusions of blues, jazz, hard rock, folk, & classical, but Ian states they are a progressive rock band first and foremost.
Jethro Tull was an awesome band with a great catalog in the late 60s and all of the 70s. You n.eed to hear much more. If you want live, do Locomotive Breath but please hear the original as well, it is a great song you so need to hear. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎷🎻🎶
This song is such a vibe!!!! great reaction!!!!!!!!!!
There are so many classic Jethro Tull songs worth reacting to covering so many genres.
For another artist, have you ever heard Vanessa Amorosi? She has an incredible voice. Have a listen to Sun's Up.
:) "Songs from the Wood" stripped back travelling-minstrel folk as if from the 1400s + elements of choirs / medieval elements. Emphasis on vocals and simplified themes + much tallent. Gorgeous, beautiful, long-time favourite Tull album and track.
I bet she would like the Gregorain Chant-esque in the studio version of My God (Maggie, I would suggest the live version at Isle of Wight Festival after hearing the studio version, but honestly, I am afraid your head might explode at some of the physical gesticulation used).
For top quality folk rock listen to Steeleye Span. Their version of "When I Was on Horseback" sung by their female vocalist Maddy Prior is absolutely haunting. She has one of the purest, most beautiful voices you'll ever hear. Guarantee you'll have it on repeat and playing in your head.
Ian and the rest of the band were on tour in the usa for a really long time so the management asked Ian to write a "hit song" to keep everyone interested back home so he wrote this and its in 5/4 time too!!
Ha, ha, Bouree by Jethro Tull is for you.
Maggie... do a reaction to the album version of "Thick As A Brick" LOL Great song from Tull.
I remember this well, barely into my teens. I still think that their best albums were "Songs from the Wood" and "Heavy Horses".
From "Elevator Music" to "Really enjoy this" 😂
A dark horse song for Tull, but one of MY favs, is "Dun Ringill"
I take a fond liking to that song as well 😜
If this sounded like any other Tull song it wouldn't BE Tull.
Tull are their own genre.
Great reaction Maggie to a great classic rock band. Keep up the good work. Thank you wintersun Alex ❄️👋❤️
Each Tull album seems to have a different sound - but are always identifiable as Tull.
If this was on in an elevator I would miss my stop, I need to know what elevators you go in to hear music this good!
Cool song, cool band.
As someone mentioned, from the history book, The Ballad of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson gives an account of the origin of this song. They were touring the US for the first time in 1969, and Producer Terry Ellis wanted a "hit song" to "keep the pot boiling" in England. Ian bluffed him on it. To quote Ian: "I had to come up with something, so I made it the most uncommercial song I could, putting in a 5/4 time signature, and being as untrendy as I could by calling it Living in the Past." In spite of the unseriousness of Ian, it made it to number 3 in England. He commented that it turned out to be "Only the second time in the history of Planet Earth so far, a piece of music in a 5/4 time signature has made it to the top of the charts. The other time was Dave Brubeck's "Take Five."
I wonder if we could get Maggie to do Dave Brubeck's "Take Five.” Not sure if there’s any singing in it.
@@jss27560 That's a great idea! I think it is non-vocal jazz piece. I vaguely remember something about it but not clearly.
love Tull-lots of memories-I was like 10 when this was on radio-great flute playing and drums..good reaction maggie
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day is another great song by Jethro Tull.
The Album Benefit is a must for a deep dive into Tull.
I believe this was a response to a request or desire to make something a little more commercial for radio play. Despite that I love it.
Just found your channel and really like your reactions. I am a little confused. You are an opera singer, you react to classic rock, but you haven't reacted to any of the band that invented the rock opera. Of course I'm talk about the power, the passion, the genius, the madness..... The Who. I recommend starting with the "mini opera" A Quick One While He is Away. I also recommend that you view the live version from the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. The Who are a different animal live. Around that time of that show (around 1970) and before Mon's health started to go south, they may have been the greatest, live rock band ever.
Who?
You need to travel down the rabbit hole and listen to the live version of Black Sunday then he Acoustic version of Wondering Aloud, then from the album A still further on then the unreleased version of Dun Ringell then you will understand how this band are so far out front of every other band
You should check out a group of sisters from Mexico called The Warning. Awesome group.
Please, Maggie, do yourself a favor and go down the Jethro Tull rabbit hole. Especially the 70’s and 80’s. Great job.
"Elevating" music, more like. A left field JT recommendation: "Skating away on the thin ice of a new day"
If you enjoy british folk rock, you should check out some early Wishbone Ash. I would recommend the final 2 songs on their 1972 album Argus: Warrior & Throw Down the Sword 👍
Ian Anderson is self taught on the flute... Thick as a brick is anotther good one as is locomotive breath!!!!! Bungle in the Jungle too!!!
You should check out their album This Was.
It's a masterpiece. 😊 🇬🇧
This is amazing always was and will be, no not elevator music it's actually very deep feeling music, but that's Jethro Tull
Highly recommend Mother Goose from the Aqualung album for its rhythm and Ian's vocals.
That "low voice" is right in the middle of my register :) And 5/4 is always so much fun to play and sing...
You like flute? Listen to "Bouree."
Definitely agree with "Skating Away."
3:32 that drum fill...I love it !
My favorite Tull song!
Give a listen to Traffic doing" John Barleycorn Must Die' an old English folk song
Before everybody else gets their suggestions in, let me strongly recommend "We Used to Know", mainly due to the guitar work as the song goes on.
Jethro Tull - My God (Nothing Is Easy - Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970) so much better!
10 beats to the bar
56 years later, they are still performing and making albums.
'Bungle in the jungle' would be a good posible option
I don't know if a live performance of PASSION PLAY is available, but it was awesome to see live. Started with an apparently lifeless image of a ballerina on a huge screen. A drumbeat seemed to start her red heart throbbing until she rose to dance. But I like that you've discovered wildly different sounds from the sane band. Interesting note: the first Grammy Award for "Heavy Metal" went to Jethro Tull! So always turn it up (minding your ears)!!! ❤✌️🎶🎵🎶
Based on your enjoyment of this particular song, I would like to point you in the direction of the John Renbourn Group (and also Steeleye Span).
Fun fact. Mick Abrahams was their original guitarist from 67 - 68. I went to school with his son who later taught me guitar (well, tried to anyway) 😊
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥😎
Ian Anderson never studied the flute, and never had a flute lesson of any kind in his life! Ian Anderson is 100% self taught on the flute.
I heard a great anecdote about how his daughter was learning flute in school, and when she played for him he realized he had been holding it wrong for years, and changed how he was doing it based on her example. Crazy if true, and a very cute story.
Thanks Bart. Memories.
Rock and Roll flute didn't think I'd see that outside of KISS but he is awesome!! Great job Maggie!
Lets see, flute you say; Moody Blues, Soft Machine, Colosseum, Blodwyn Pig, Genesis, Focus, King Crimson, Gravy Train, Family there is quite a number of bands.
That's dangerously close to giving implied consent to be a victim of a Japanese elevator prank. (Here's your elevator music, right here!)
This was well before Aqualung. Trying to make the singles chart with this song.
👍❤️❤️
Try Steeleye Span or Pentangle for some innovative folk.
For some really good folky rock try “Velvet Green” from “Songs From the Wood”.
ghost love score. nightwish live at wacken 2013.
Listen to Broadsword it is one of the most epic songs in rock.
Hello Maggie, The graduate 🎉👏
I have alwaus thought this man's breath control was amazing. To be able to sing then the flute. You never heard any outta place breaths.
Unfortunately, he now suffers from COPD so he can't both sing and play the flute.
Look up Steeleye Span, another electric folk group ps love your Ur stuff jx
Try another different sound, Jethro Tull's, "The Third Hoorah", from the "Warchild" album.
Two more good JT songs that many of you will like are "The Whistler" and "Broadsword".
Hi, I'm just a UK fan. Your reaction videos are wonderful.
Here's something you may enjoy an Opera duo Charlotte & Jonathan - Britain's Got Talent 2012 audition
A huge thank you to Bart.
Please listen and react to Jethro Tull Baker Street muse. It's a masterpiece
Try Baker Street Muse. It's like 10 or 12 songs in one
Well: what made these iconic bands iconic? Maybe: versatility. Surprising the audience with different tempo, different styles, different...something in every next song. "Elevator music" is a good one! Haha! Isn't it kinda uplifting to listen to it? (No: I don't wanna talk about music beeing played when the elevator is on it's way down. Nope 🙂
Let me take the chance to mention a band from the UK who blew our minds here in Hamburg, last fall: Morganway. In the song "Come Over", all six members are also singing. Their 1st time in Germany as opening act for Elles Bailey.
Search Jovany Satera & Aljun Alborme - Delilah. They are amazing!
Ian Anderson!
If you want to hear flute playing listen to my god i think is the name of the song
Tull suggedtion MY GOD
Other artist Sandy Denny who knows where the time goes.
Skating away
Similar to jazz classic take five.
5/4 time. Elevator music?
"Elevator music"?? In 5/4?? Glad you did it though. Can you believe it went Top 10? Compare to today's "Hits".
i Feel this piece is inspired by classical music=whats your opinion
I'd ride in this elevator any day
Some elevator !
I preferred the Beach Boys.
Yeah, but it's 5/4. Did you catch that? It's a British rock song and you're playing it in fake mono.
Do you know what elevator music is?
That's an insult that this is elevator music