"It just sounds like he wants to experiment with the boundaries of what is possible..." You just summed up the 70s in one statement.

@timmorin2304

3 жыл бұрын

Best Decade Ever.

@kimberlyfrost4730

3 жыл бұрын

As a 70's kid i 101% agree with this comment!

@karnevil8951

2 жыл бұрын

Life we lived...

@whitefeather5629

2 жыл бұрын

And a whole lot of drugs too!

@iamanovercomer3253

2 жыл бұрын

Just like Jeff Beck- pushes the limits on 🎸🎵🎶

Since you like Ian Anderson aka Jethro Tull, you should try to interview him or do a podcast with him. This way you can ask him all your questions about his flute playing.

@drumhd1

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Swegle My feelings exactly. I bet he would do it. Especially now that he has the time........

@paulmazierski5945

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Contact Ian....see if he'd do an interview. Consummate super unique showman. Love Tull!

@KevinWMoor

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that - he's quite famous for being rather grumpy.

@AndyZach

3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinWMoor Who can be grumpy with sweet Heline???

@roseanneroseannadanna9651

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! And Mr. Kevin Moor he is not a grumpy person, he just looks grumpy! Kinda like me I'm not grumpy "I'm one big freaking ray of Sunshine" I just look grumpy!!! 😎 I'm sure he would love to do an interview with our equally grumpy Lady Heline! 😎😉

Ian Anderson is Jethro Tull. He is so humble. He was one of the greatest stage performers in the history of rock music. The one legged wild flute playing from the Shakespearian mad man. I so much miss the 70s when I see vintage Tull like this

@badplay156

Жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson said he tried to go solo severL times but could never think of any other musicians he that could back him up as well as his band mates

@boataxe4605

Жыл бұрын

That’s a huge insult to Martin Barr.

@Dragonfly-LazyDynamite

Жыл бұрын

He STILL is! Tull is now touring.

@pjteves1

Жыл бұрын

Jethro Tull is the band!! Ian Anderson is the lead singer

@kellysmith3628

Жыл бұрын

His band was so great, Aqualung such a great album.Ian was such a wild frontman.

"That's a showman." I saw Jethro Tull in 1972. Ian Anderson, besides writing their great music, playing guitar, singing with one of the most singular voices in rock, playing rock flute...was dazzling on stage at that time. I still haven't completely recovered from how amazing it was to watch and hear him when he was at his peak.

@RonWylie-gk5lc

3 жыл бұрын

Oh you lucky thing, of course I agree with every single word

@John-bs6oo

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 17 and my dad introduced me to Jethro Tull, I wish I was alive to see Jethro Tull and specifically Ian at their peak because they are absolutely astounding to listen to. I just recently bought the 50th-anniversary vinyl.

@Flum666

3 жыл бұрын

and they were of course also completely in the nude, you forgot to mention that

@billakers6082

2 жыл бұрын

Saw them in Dallas during the Aqualung tour. I had the best seat in the house next to the sound engineer. Still the best concert I've ever attended and I've been to and seen the best.

@adriannecottingham3430

2 жыл бұрын

I saw Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull like in 1972 and the talent and energy just blew me away! Just a phenomenal show to be sure#

Well I don’t really know if Heline is becoming a Tull fan but it looks like Tull fans are becoming Heline fans. I know I am.

@miserablerhurensohn

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Kiera_Jackson74

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Same here I dusted off the old flute from high school and it's currently getting a tune up at the shop. Can't wait!

@tedball8677

3 жыл бұрын

greoges note - Amen to that. Count me in as a looooooong time Tull/Anderson fan and now a Heline fan.

@johnjacobs1625

3 жыл бұрын

dito

@robertwelch3240

3 жыл бұрын

Me 5!😁

You seem a mix of horrified, flabbergasted and fascinated by Jethro Tull and particularly Ian Anderson's playing. I very much enjoy you reactions.

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

She works in an orchestra and says ,there is so much going on at the same time, that's rock and roll.

@scottmiller4516

3 жыл бұрын

welcome to Rock n Roll

@AJCsr

3 жыл бұрын

A lot to take in from the flutist alone, let alone the rest of the band. When I was 13, almost 50 years ago, I walk around with a cassette player with my Aqualung tape. I probably listened to it 15 times a day !

Jethro Tull are, in my opinion, one of the greatest bands; live they are second to none.

@phriedokra6158

Жыл бұрын

Rush is close

@Oi....

Жыл бұрын

So on that note, I will form a band called "None" and do Tull covers

@troddy3925

Жыл бұрын

Still not in the Rock N Roll Hall

I saw JT at a concert in ‘73. Ian Anderson said “we will open with Aqualung”. And they played the entire album! The next ”song” was Thick as a Brick. Same deal. Utterly amazing.

@samuelhoover5826

9 ай бұрын

I wish I could have been there! So amazing to heat Aqualung in its entirety.

@mariocuffaro4848

9 ай бұрын

Me too in Rome, same concert, or perhaps in 1972..

My generation grew up on Tull and all the other innovative musicians from that period. It was a wonderful time to be young!

@JamesBond-uz2dm

3 жыл бұрын

The music was the sound track of my misspent youth. Maybe it was not misspent after all.

@joyflavell7385

3 жыл бұрын

I was 10 when the Beatles came out and got my first transistor radio. From that moment on it was all about the music. I'm so glad I was on that journey and love watching her.

@suziesmith2142

3 жыл бұрын

YES IT WAS!!

@iamtheman78

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say I grew up in the wrong generation, but at least I can listen to Tull, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, even if I wasn’t around when they were on the billboard.

@stayathome2

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 60's and early 70's, and I could not agree with you more! Me and my friends would sit and listen to Aqualung and Thick As a Brick for hours, unlike today where everyone walks around with earbuds listening to crappy mp3's of even crappier music. Ian Anderson was one of the most creative minds in music and I'm glad I'm of the age when I got to experience his peak output in my formative years. I like Heline's reaction to these songs because she genuinely seems to see the genius at work and doesn't give the usual professional musician critique of finding every little fault they can. Indeed, this was a most fertile period for musical creativity!

The world lights up with your smile, and the air becomes even lighter with your laughter. Thanks Heline.

@iantreefellow

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful honest smile

@michaelsullivan6127

3 жыл бұрын

@Rene Paez What you said.

Ian is one of a kind. Acrobat , vocalist , comedian , multi-talented musician. Plus he loves cats....😁🐈

@sinfalacias2009

2 жыл бұрын

He is a genius!

@ffakr

Жыл бұрын

@@octomancer I don't remember where, exactly, but I recall hearing a story about Anderson opening up the grounds of one of his estates to squatters at one point. From the way it was told to me, this would have been back in the 70's but a quick search didn't bring up any documentation of this. Wikipedia attributes (past?) estates on Skye & Radnage to him, and a current home in Wiltshire.

@Wraithlen

Жыл бұрын

You forgot....a Bard. :D

@justgivemethetruth

Жыл бұрын

> Plus he loves cats yeah, well no one's perfect.

Ian Anderson, a stage animal, a musical genius, multi-instrumentalist, the puss in boots, the magic flute, an unrepeatable artist. God bless Ian forever,... love this man

@vonbuzz9009

Жыл бұрын

Huge impact on my musical tastes ,,,, a favorite in my playlist

Yes!! How many flute solos can one song have? Ian: Hold my beer

@mrisaac638

2 жыл бұрын

hahahah, word

ian anderson. one of the greatest showman of all time.

@PIGFRAN

3 жыл бұрын

Sem sombra de dúvidas!!!!!

@rightchordleadership

3 жыл бұрын

100% correct. Arguably nobody better.

@eddiecarpenter8440

3 жыл бұрын

Kinda like David Lee Roth with Van Halen

@vandenro

3 жыл бұрын

For me, this is one of rocks greatest performances of all time.

@philm6674

3 жыл бұрын

By the look on her face, he has a new fan

Ian Anderson did something I would not have thought possible - he made the flute "cool" to a generation of rockers. I remember listening to Tull albums in the 70s, and I loved the songs and the lyrics, but I was always waiting for the great flute performances.

@martinperry5072

2 жыл бұрын

And Ray Thomas?

@johnlundy6665

2 жыл бұрын

Love Ian, but when it comes to flute, we can't forget The Moody Blues ❤️🙏👍✌️👏🏼

@maxkronader5225

2 жыл бұрын

Ian's inspiration for his flute playing style was Rahsan Roland Kirk. Definitely worth a listen.

@robertelam6436

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnlundy6665 çontinue continue

@phriedokra6158

Жыл бұрын

@@johnlundy6665 or Marshall Tucker...Laurie Andersen

Ian is a genius and the whole reason I played the flute and decided to take it up again…40 years later. I have always love this band and I thank my dad because he has a couple albums I fell it love with at an early age. This Was and Benefit. I just too my dad to see them in San Diego I’m Sept this year. Amazing. Front row center. Ian can still play and jump around the stage. Ian is truly a legend. ❤

Is it just my imagination or is Heline becoming a Jethro Tull fan ?

@bobgreen623

3 жыл бұрын

I think she likes Ian Anderson's showmanship and unorthodox techniques.

@jondough930

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobgreen623 Nah, it's the codpiece ...

@patrickkaltner8554

3 жыл бұрын

She's hooked

@ScottieKen

3 жыл бұрын

right!? I think so.

@SantiagoRodriguez-ow9rn

3 жыл бұрын

She's not only becoming a Jethro Tull fan but having a crush on Ian Anderson too.

The advantage of being self taught is that he didn't know what he wasn't supposed to be able to do

@NewFalconerRecords

3 жыл бұрын

Harpo Marx of the Marx Brothers was similar when he took up the harp. He saw a picture of a woman playing the harp and assumed that she was playing it correctly and took his cue from there. His technique was completely wrong from there on, but it worked for him.

@silasfatchett7380

3 жыл бұрын

@@NewFalconerRecords And he was approached by classically trained harpists who were fascinated by his technique.

@NewFalconerRecords

3 жыл бұрын

@@silasfatchett7380 Exactly! He decided to take proper lessons from a professional at some stage, and he soon realised that he was basically paying to perform in front of them because they were more interested in watching what he was doing rather than teaching him anything. The lessons didn't last long.

@eleonorer.6861

3 жыл бұрын

ahahahahahah that's so true !

@heyzeusghoti1483

3 жыл бұрын

Its a "somewhat advantage". A well taught classical instrument player have greater knowledge of the dynamics of the instrument; therefore they can be much more methodical in exploiting those dynamics. They are afraid that that "wrongness will creap in and degrade their rigid techniques .

What I found incredible about Ian Anderson and his flute playing is that he is completely self taught! I had always assumed from the first moment that I saw him play was that he was classically trained to a very level. The man is quite simply a musical genius.

@robinblackmoor8732

Жыл бұрын

What is even more incredible is he really did not know how to to play the flute at this time. He was self taught all wrong. It was many years later before he learned how to play the flute like you are supposed too. He has a wonky pinky too, that makes it weird how he has too play.

@samuelhoover5826

9 ай бұрын

Yes!

People who were lucky enough to see J T in the seventies had to be just Blown Away Ian put his whole heart into his playin the flute, even a modern day flutist was taken aback which tells you what a performance Jethro Tull with the band this was truly a great rock band !!!

Highlight of my week is watching Ian Anderson make Heline laugh.

You are so lucky they taped these performances or only us old people would be the only ones to see this

@peterfhere9461

3 жыл бұрын

This was the one and only time I saw them live - I wish I could have my time again....

@Dstrbrdgrnd

2 жыл бұрын

You said it bro, he was just fantastic!! I think I paid $2.50, what a concert! Think it was 1971

@tmikula97

2 жыл бұрын

Cactus was the only band at isle of Wright that wasn't taped. There is no video footage of cactus anywhere in existence

Welcome to the strange and weird but very enjoyable world of Jethro Tull

He is like the Jimi Hendrix of the flute. He becomes part of the flute like it is part of his body. I saw him live in 1974 and was totally mesmerized by him and his band. So glad to see you enjoy Ian Anderson and love your reaction.

@barrypigeon6211

Жыл бұрын

I saw him in concert only 3 years ago, he is doing a limited your this year also

That is my favorite Jethro Tull song. That song made me want to play the flute in 1973. I didn't want to be like the next guitar player, so my parents bought me a used flute and I sat in my room playing the Aqualung album over and over and learned how to play like that.. my first flute was stolen from me while I was walking down the street, I use to walk all over town playing and when my friends in school found out they had a secret fund raiser and bought me another flute.. I've had a few over the years cheap ones and I still pick it up now and then.. I was 16 when I started playing.. Thanks for sharing. :)

Tull was my favorite band at the time. They were different from what was popular at the time. This time period was the best of rock music never to be repeated.

@edwardmarquis4411

3 жыл бұрын

Sitting on a park bench...

He was something to see, during the early 70's, in a live performance.

@oldintheway5527

3 жыл бұрын

I agree I was lucky enough to see him in 77 78 79 and then a few times the '80s and '90s but they were at peak performance in the '70s

@markboeckner2491

3 жыл бұрын

Attend every of his concerts in the USA !!..

@markboeckner2491

3 жыл бұрын

Shrooms

@markboeckner2491

3 жыл бұрын

Shrooms

@Ojisan642

2 жыл бұрын

I saw him in the 90s and it was still every bit as amazing, at least for me!

He's the Hendrix of flute.

@modelnutty6503

2 жыл бұрын

maybe Zappa fits better

@ryanwebb6356

Жыл бұрын

Have you heard The Wagakki Band? Bamboo flute as a lead instrument for heavy rock...

I've been listening to him since the early 70's I LOVE the fact that you could not stop smiling through it all. It is so nice to see people appreciate just some good music. Thank You!!!

I love your channel Heline, it is brilliant to see the post 70's generation enjoying vintage Tull, we oldies had a great time! :-)

@HelineFay

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! 🙂

@TheShredworthy

3 жыл бұрын

Good music and performances are timeless! Cheers

One of my favorites. I saw him 6 and a half months pregnant. Altitude of a mile above Sea level. He was dancing across the stage, doing stag leaps, while playing.... Never missed or even bobbled a note.... Didn't run out of air either. He was so amazing we named the child Ian.

@davelister2961

22 күн бұрын

That's tantamount to child abuse. You should have named him Jethro.

I don't believe there were any other lead rock and roll flutists. Only Ian Anderson could pull it off. As teenage high school students we were mesmerized by his songs. It was all new and exciting to hear it for the first time during the psychedelic era of music.

@alanthomson1227

Жыл бұрын

Focus and Traffic had some amazing flute parts I think you’d like .

@dapubo

Жыл бұрын

And an spanish band called Ñu. I prefer Jethro of course, but Ñu is interesting to hear them, and Molina as singer and flutist

I was lucky enough to be at the Isle of Wight in 1970, mainly to see The Who, but Ian and Jethro Tull just blew me away, if only you could have been there too the atmosphere was amazing. Seeing the band live was an experience never to be forgotten.

@daviemcf

3 жыл бұрын

I felt the same way about Taste.

@suziesmith2142

3 жыл бұрын

OH you LUCKY devil!!

@rfdua

3 жыл бұрын

😱

@reggierico

3 жыл бұрын

What an epic concert that must have been. In all my concert going in the 70's, I unfortunately never went to a Tull concert. A big regret. One of my college roommates turned me on to him and I bought most of their albums, which I still have!

@dengolding5926

3 жыл бұрын

@@reggierico I was lucky enough to see Jethro Tull live on probably 4 or 5 occasions. The Isle of wight was probably the best.. Even got to see The Doors and Hendrix...

"Such a showman" , Yes. His manager in those years advised him to remember on stage he was an entertainer. And he carried that out with aplomb!

@plantfeeder6677

3 жыл бұрын

Terry Ellis...the Alis in Chrysalis. Chris Wright being..well Chrys. Terry managed Jethro Tull and Chris Wright managed Ten Years After.

I smiled when she jumped when the song slammed into the second part. I like the fact that she's very open-minded about music outside of her training. It's a neat idea to borrow from classical music to make rock music. I'm an old Metal Head and I'm familiar with how so many Metal artists went and tapped many aspects of classical music for their compositions. Great video!

Thanks Heline, the expressions on your face as Ian Anderson sings and plays are priceless! At one point you say "that was startling," which was a wonderful understatement as the power of the music was overwhelming and Ian's lyrical examination of the story of God and Christ - were iconoclastic - to say the least!

Heline, i'm Italian, sorry for my bad english... i had your age during the Jethro Tull big success. Ian Anderson was the connection between Rock and Classical music world. Today is different, all is very serious and canonical, my generation was the generation of The Who, Genesis, King Crimson, more or less punk-hippy people... but it's very emotional for me see the reactions from your youthness, touching my old heart. Your generation is very cool!

@DiegoSita

3 жыл бұрын

Ciao, friend. I'm not Italian, but most of my great grandparents were and I have huge respect for the country. I'm proud of my ancestry. Anyway, do you know Premiata Forneria Marconi? I bet you like them. They're the greatest Italian band ever in my opinion.

@herik63

3 жыл бұрын

And now italy won the eurofestival with Maneskin :D (I'm Italian too)

A showman indeed. He wasn’t into drink and drugs - this was all him...

@SouthCircinus

3 жыл бұрын

@Ron Maimon Source?

@dunringill1747

3 жыл бұрын

@Ron Maimon This is quite odd news and could be construed as an ironic joke from Robert Plant. I think you might be confusing Ian Anderson with Glenn Cornick. It was a well known fact Ian Anderson spoke out against drugs (with the exception of drinking alcohol & smoking cigarettes). Glenn Cornick was the only band member known for drug taking and it was causing tension between Cornick and Anderson for years. Ian fired Glenn Cornick from the band for cocaine abuse and how it interfered with the band's professionalism. Cornick was fired from Tull right after their live tour for the Benefit album in 1970. Robert Plant might have been pointing out Cornick but didn't specifically say his name. Your take on lyrics from 'Inside' & 'Locomotive Breath' are also purely your own. Ian's take on 'Locomotive Breath' is about the runaway overpopulation & corporate establishment greed that dictate society.

@uncleambient

3 жыл бұрын

@Ron Maimon lol

@sswcustomsewing4276

3 жыл бұрын

@@dunringill1747 thank you for clearing that up.

@andrerigon7042

3 жыл бұрын

@Ron Maimon No way man. im sure by Thick as a brick he had stopped, but this is pure cocaine. Dilated pupils and everything.

Watching the enormous grin take over your beautiful face while watching Ian's antics made my entire week. I always appreciate your take on all thing flute... But especially Ian Anderson.

I soooo much enjoy classically trained people seeing the reckless abandonment of rock music with artists like Ian Anderson. Such a fine reaction because of it. Thank you!

Do you check out the studio recordings of the live tracks? "MY God" comes from the album Aqualung, for me, one of their best. Nick Randall-Smith is right, it is lovely to see you young people discovering this music. Remember, before 1967 there was nothing like this.

@fordp69

3 жыл бұрын

True, but this particular version of My God is an earlier work, and much changed before it was included on Aqualung.

@maewinter2823

3 жыл бұрын

@@fordp69 True Aqualung didn't release until late 72 I believe.. My favorite Tull song.

@ericmillman

3 жыл бұрын

@@maewinter2823 Aqualung came out in '71. Thick As A Brick came out the following hear. Heline - I think this performance came out in 1970, so he had only been playing flute for 2 years.

@GeoffCB

3 жыл бұрын

@@fordp69 Yes, with a few words that were self-censored later! And Glenn Cornick as well, you can hear the different bass lines.

@bjorn-falkoandreas9472

3 жыл бұрын

The thing which amazes me the most is that nobody is discussing the massive cod piece in the room. Ever caught them live? I did 20 or so years ago.

There will never be another Ian Anderson.....Never! I am so glad to have grown up with Jethro Tull. Their concerts were so much energy!

@jimyep9971

3 жыл бұрын

Growing up i always loved there music n still do.

The flute teacher in her: "how do I prevent that my pupils hear that? I will never be able to teach them a proper technique when they heard THAT!"

@johnnichols9056

3 жыл бұрын

Is there ever a True Technique, everyone has a different take on what ever their doing. I can remember a baton smacking my fingers for fingering corrections while learning trumpet, the instructor was a localy famous musician in the jazz genera, drove nuts, I guess it's better than having the piano key cover slammed on your fingers because you aren't arching them correctly. Did I get the twisted instructors or what?

I first heard Jethro Tull in in 1972....before that I listened to the radio and the Beatles, Elvis, Supremes, etc....mostly 3 minute songs, verse...chorus, verse...chorus...repeat 1st verse...chorus...song over....every song had the same lyrics...I love you, I cant live without you....I'm so lonely etc, etc, etc.....still to this day you can turn on the radio and here 2020 versions of the same songs......then that day came where I heard TULL with 5 and 6 minute songs and fascinating lyrics and a sophistication that I only heard in my parents classical records.....this sent me on a journey into progressive rock and changed my life....sometimes I think that my mind was not ready for this level of sophistication at age 13 and this complcated music slightly ruined my ability to hear the I-you-me-you songs that are still going strong on the radio. Glad you are listening to music I listened to nearly 50 years ago.

Your being startled by the entrance of the full band reminded me of this. The first time I saw Jethro Tull in concert, in 1971, they opened with this song. It began with just Ian in a spotlight with his acoustic guitar, and I couldn't even see that the rest of the band had come onstage in the darkness behind him. When the full band suddenly came roaring in during the second verse as the lights came blazing up I nearly fell over backwards!

@wolfhart1444

3 жыл бұрын

Damn I wish I could have seen that! With all the times I've seen them live, they've never played this and it's one of my favorite songs from them. Thanks for sharing 🙂

@heynow4512

3 жыл бұрын

I think I was there!

@heynow4512

3 жыл бұрын

M.P. Dawson- ur discription is quite vivid. Where was the venue? I recall that scene. L.A. Forum? Thx 4 the trip down memory lane...

@bobby666666

3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfhart1444 I only saw Tull once in March 92. The did play My God which I first heard on the Radio a few weeks before. I went the next day to the Record Store and purchased Aqualung because of My God. I did not have Aqualung previously as I had a few of the songs on compilations.

@wolfhart1444

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobby666666 Aqualung was my first Tull album, heard some of side 1 at a party. It was love at first listen; frankly all it took was the first track. Been a die-hard junkie ever since and to this day they remain my favorite band

Warching you laugh at him got me laughing. I dont know why, but it was hilarious seeing your reaction to him. Enjoy your videos. Have a good weekend Heline.

Heline, I haven't listened to your covers yet. However, watching your facial expressions brings me great joy. I've been a Jethro Tull fan since 1973. Now, a fan of yours!

At this point in his career, he had been playing the flute for a very short time....to be able to do this in front of 15,000 people is mind blowing. Incredibly talented musician.

Heline, your genuine reactions to the outrageous things Ian Anderson does are just as entertaining as the outrageous things Ian Anderson does. Enjoying your reaction videos very much. Thank you for posting.

Heline is so chill. She's got a calming presence. Like her set as well.

The 70s were a GREAT decade for musical creativity! I loved every darned minute

Your reactions, as well as your technical comments, have made me want to go back and explore my Tull collection. I had the pleasure of seeing them perform live in 1978; one of the best shows ever. 2 1/2 hours of non-stop music. Thanks for sharing.

I love Heline's response to Ian Andersons performances. I'm 100% sure Ian would be thrilled to speak to you about his music. He's still very much active and creating some great albums on KScope label.

@methusalaseenalot8837

2 жыл бұрын

it is obvious heline is an interesting peson and talented to boot. i bet she and ian would hit it off.

Until Jethro Tull came along, no one had ever heard a flute like Ian Anderson plays it. It's a special slice of the Jethro Tull pie.

@StevenCharlesJazz

2 жыл бұрын

Actually Bruce, there was, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, who Ian was definitely influenced by, as he even included one of his tunes, "Serenade to a Cuckoo", on Tull's first album. Ian was definitely instrumental in bringing flute to Rock, and legitimizing its place in Rock music. I was lucky enough to see them, on what might've been their first tour of America, and they amazed us all... But check out Kirk, and you'll see his influence.

@waterfordrs22

2 жыл бұрын

@@StevenCharlesJazz -No doubt about it.

You should definitely reach out to Ian for an interview…… I emailed him several years ago and he responded within a couple of weeks in a very thoughtful manner …….. would love to see you and Ian together talking about your experiences with the flute and music in general.

While Ian Anderson is a very talented writer, singer, musician and showman, never forget that the band is superb. The lead guitar playing by .artin Barre is absolutely amazing. I have been a big fan since 1972 when I was 14 years old.

@robertwear1675

Жыл бұрын

Ian fired Martin years ago. Sad.

He is the greatest and so are the band, such talent. Follow that , no one ever has, no one ever will ever, one of a kind, and such a wonderful musical legacy .I am so glad that I was around from the very start of Jethro, and of seeing them live. They have been the backdrop to my life, thanks guys past and present. and thank you Heline you obviously are becoming a fan.

It's great to see Heline being blown away, delighted and a little shocked by Tull at the top of their game with this fine song from their greatest and most memorable album (Aqualung, 1971). Why? Because I was blown away by them in similar fashion as a 13-year-old uniformed (but not cowed) schoolboy at an ancient English school of humiliation and "dark sarcasm in the classroom" who was heavily into Tull and other legendary bands including Yes, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Gabriel-era Genesis, ELP and Gentle Giant. Listening to such music was my great escape from the repressive grim- and greyness of that horrid institution. In terms of musical creativity, cross-pollination between genres, originality, tongue-in-cheek humour and sheer brilliance, the British so-called 'progressive music' of the early 70s was the best there has ever been. I was very fortunate to be alive at that time and going through my most formative years, and most of the uniquely wonderful, beautiful and stirring music of that period still sounds as fresh and exciting to my ears -- and yours? -- as it did way back then. Heline's funny and endearing reactions to live Tull - especially Ian's colourful and exuberant musicianship and showmanship - prove that great art never ages; it just goes on inspiring new generations!

Ian Anderson is a joy in his band and the 60's/70's were the great time of experimentation all over the world. So happy to watch others get to know his magnificence. Cheers

I love Tull and of course love Ian. Absolutely brilliant. This is one of my favorite songs. And thank you Heline for allowing us to see you, a trained flutist, react to this video. I enjoyed everything about you in this video.

I absolutely love your reactions to his flute playing! I'm a huge Tull Fan, I've been listening to them since way way before you were born, I'm 63 years young! I've probably seen Tull live a half dozen times over the years, and he's still going strong 🌴🌴

You look slightly scared, I love it! I thought your last Tull video was just great, Heline. You reaction was sincere , straight to the heart. Loved the respect you showed Ian

I absolutely adore your intelligent observations and opinions on Jethro Tull. It is so heartwarming to see someone your age appreciate this man's skill. I love your accent too!

"Such a showman!" While these old videos are great, you really had to see him in person to understand just how great he was. Unparalleled by anyone else, ever!

Ian has said the reason for all the craziness on the flute was to make it interesting in a Rock band

He still tours Madame.. go see him if you can!! His live shows (as you can see) are incredible! Shoot he will probably want to meet you!!!

@dottydew3673

3 жыл бұрын

He's mellowed a bit. Seen him with my son in 2010. Not quite as wild when I seen him in the 70s. Still great. My son became a fan in the 90s listening to my albums.

@j.dragon651

3 жыл бұрын

@@dottydew3673 it gets a little tough dancing around stage for a few hours as you get older, I know this from experience.

@XHitsugaX

3 жыл бұрын

thanks to covid the concert got postponed?

I’m just so happy you got to hear and see this, Heline! One of the most amazing talents of his era, and probably beyond-a true original. I’m still loving his music 50 years after I first heard it! ❤️❤️❤️

Heline, I so appreciate your willingness to hear something so different and accept it. What else can I say? This is so far from classical yet it is so challenging of the limits of the instrument that it is fresh. Ian saw no limits. I see in your reviews that you place no limits on him. Thank you. He stretches my limits. But he does so in a good way. He stretches my thoughts about faith. He stretches my thoughts about music. He stretches my thoughts about the flute. And, I become better because of it.

So far, you've watched live performances, and some amazing ones at that. But Ian Anderson is so much more than a showman, and he knows how to use that flute in other ways too. It may not be material for a reaction video, but find Tull's Thick as a Brick, and admire Anderson's compositional skills, and the way he uses that flute in a supportive and nuanced way too. He has done some amazing work, that goes way beyond the manic live performances. A very rounded artist capable of subtlety as well as showiness.

@tullfan7872

3 жыл бұрын

And that goes with a similar dichotomy in his personality which is capable of anything from ego-driven bombast and audacity to generosity and benevolence. He's an interesting guy to say the least.

@johnnichols9056

3 жыл бұрын

@@tullfan7872 One of the all around best people in music, you may laugh but think about it Joe Walsh ranks with him at least in that aspect.

@tullfan7872

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnichols9056 100% agree. I read somewhere that he's played about 30 instruments. He quarterbacks the whole Tull enterprise as well. Amazing artist.

your channel is amaizing, you must react to Songs from the Wood from jetro tull

@HelineFay

3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most requested one, so it's quite high on my priorities at the moment! Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the content :)

@josephnaja

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, one of my favorite Tull albums 🌴🌴

@m.gideonhoyle409

3 жыл бұрын

Especially The Whistler.

Your reactions are adorable! I'm glad you're open to different kinds of music!

She's so cute. I love it when she tells us the composer of the classical snippets. Yes, an old Tull fan is becoming a Heline fan. Kind regards, George Armstrong

I had the privilege to sit and talk to Ian Anderson for an extended time. What an interesting guy! After being a fan for decades and seeing Tull perform many, many times... it was a highlight of my life.

'My God' Heline ! You struck gold here. This is Ian Anderson's best performance that I know of. My parents were just graduating from High School and they traveled from America just to see him. Your reaction is as golden as his amazing performance. I love seeing you grow on KZread AND on Patreon--really exciting, and of course you deserve it. (the sneak peak last night on Patreon was very special for us patrons indeed!)

I am a fan of Tull. I got to see them live 25 years ago. Never saw a flute solo, before or since. Loved it. Heline, I love watching You watch Tull. You're adorable AND seem to know youre flute. Best of luck in all you do.

I saw Tull 3 times in the early 70’s and there wasn’t another band that could compete with their shows. Ian is incredible!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The classic "Mad one-legged flautist". Don't forget that he wasn't on drugs. It was all an act.

@dunringill1747

3 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson was known for disliking drugs (outside of alcohol & cigarette smoking). That made Anderson rare in the world of late 60's early 70's rock music. Rare but not unique. Frank Zappa was another musician who disliked taking drugs. Both Zappa and Anderson also share the traits of being intellectual geniuses. They admired each others work. Anderson was once quoted to say "Frank Zappa is *the most creative force* ever produced from America".

@sswcustomsewing4276

3 жыл бұрын

@@dunringill1747 Zappa was the textbook definition of miserable dry drunk musician. I agree Frank was one of the greats yet his people skills were heh not so good the best example watch him play Interstellar Overdrive live with The Pink Floyd nope he wasn't on anything yet his attitude was terrible he wouldn't talk about playing with them or say anything exactly kind after. Ian in my opinion is kind, can communicate, and is very intellectual. I have never ever heard Ian talk down about any musician or band. Plus indeed he was never into the drugs and drinking.

@robertwilloughby8050

3 жыл бұрын

Ian famously told Jeffery Hammond-Hammond after a concert "Two beers, then you go to bed - no argument". JHH did not like this one bit and refused to talk to him for the rest of tour.

@suziesmith2142

3 жыл бұрын

Where DID he get all that energy?? Unreal.

@Kiera_Jackson74

3 жыл бұрын

Same with bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, AC/DC etc for the most part. You can't write and perform if you're on drugs all the time especially a 2 hour plus concert. Yeah there was some and alchol and pot most likely but the ones that did the hard stuff burned out pretty quick. Your a professional muscian, act like one!

This has to be one of the most enchanting reaction videos I have ever seen, you are really feeling it! It seems mean spirited and idiotic that faceless corporations routinely demonetise what is in effect a great piece of marketing for their music catalogue

Anderson took playing the flute to new places. Watching and hearing him live was an amazing experience. The flute was now a thoroughly exciting and dramatic instrument thanks to him.

Hi Heline, for me this is the third time where you watch Yetro Tool. ;-) As fun as your initial reactions and early comments were, I have to say it's adorable how starstruck you are in this video. Thank you for sharing the work of an artist whom I'd already loved as a singer. :-D

We WILL make a "Prog Rocker" out of you Miss Fay :-)

@tobbenaks

3 жыл бұрын

I think she is about to get there. The charming young lady, who obviously have a big ear for music, seems to like what she hear.

@fordp69

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she's close, I think she realized that the entire purpose of prog is to push the bounderies.

@alanjones4188

3 жыл бұрын

@@fordp69 I agree. Heline clearly appreciates that Ian Anderson, although not classically trained, is a flautist with his own (unorthodox) style that shaped the Jethro Tull sound. Whether your a fan of Prog Rock or not, the standard of musicianship on show was always top notch.

@andrewwheeler1257

3 жыл бұрын

Progressive rock was the music of true musicians. It may have not appealed to the general population. When I was growing up, there was a definite division between classic rock, disco and progressive rock. I took the latter route and learned to play most of the ELP compendium, as well as Yes, Genesis, and Pink Floyd among many others.

@stefanomaccheo

3 жыл бұрын

She should react to I Talk To The Wind. There is a nice live video of Ian McDonald with John Wetton and Steve Hackett. Sure, not the showman this Ian is, but beautiful flute playing.

Showman, businessman, statesman, musician, composer, poet.... a GENIUS!!!!!

@gerdschoppenhorst1154

3 жыл бұрын

Ian received two honorary doctorates from the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen .... not in music, in literature

Heline, you probably never imagined that a rock band had a flutist (Ian Anderson) and huge following that loves his flute-playing. We're not classically trained listeners, but we can hear the quality of Anderson's playing. And even a blind man can see the passion that animates his performances.

Yetro Tool, instant Like. My uncle used to work for Chrysalis records in the early 80’s and gave me a bunch of albums, including Broadsword and the Beast. I was 12 and had no idea who Jethro Tull were but loooved it! Really fired my imagination, I bought a bamboo flute and used to sit in the woods playing it badly at my long suffering dog. Good times.

I remember first hearing My God on the Aqualung album my mother was playing that album when I was a kid and I loved Tull. As I got older I had to hear more Tull and get every vinyl album possible. Watching Ian live when I was in my early 20s wow he was awesome.

Helene: "It sounds like he's sneez..." Ian: "Aaaaaachoo!" 😂😂😂

I LOVE all Jethro Tull music but I don’t ever think I heard this song. It was really fun and entertaining watching you view his performance as a professional. I was really getting a chuckle out of it because it was funny to me too! Your reactions are great. Very entertaining, thank you

Tonight was my introduction to Heline. Always fascinating to see young people react to the music I grew up on. I note in her reactions a deep respect, an awe of his talent to blend and expand the possibilities of the flute. I would love to see Heline experiment with what she's seen and heard. She is a fan, I have no doubt.

I’ve been a fanatical Tull fan since I was a teenager more than 40 years ago. Watching you enjoy the antics of the legend Ian Anderson is a lot of fun. Keep in mind he was only 22 or 23 here. Absolutely insane showmanship. Also note the lyrics here were modified somewhat for the studio version that came a year later on the Aqualung album. Ian is the ultimate combination of musicianship, stage presence, and song craft. I don’t think there’s ever been anyone better. His flute playing improved over the years, of course, but here in 1970 he is young, hungry, and on the edge of global stardom.

Tull's flute added a whole other dimension to modern mysic

Heline! Yes, you totally got it! It was so refreshing to see a young and talented musician really listen, look and laugh (the humor is essential) at the phenom. of Ian Anderson and Tull and Progressive Rock at its finest live... now check out Aqualung and King Crimson! Enjoy and Thank you😄

You kidding me ! he is one of the greatest freestyle performers ever

i love that you were left speechless, u just witnessed musical genius st it's highest level in a full frontal demonstration. having seen tull at least a dozen times back in that day, u have joined a club of folks in the know, ian anderson and company were just astounding at every level

I just found your channel and I love these videos so much! I'm a massive Jethro Tull fan and that's probably why KZread put this on my radar. Your insights are super interesting but I think my favourite parts are watching you reacting when something unexpected happens, and the genuine joy in your eyes. So wonderful to see!

Your reaction was priceless ! Ian definitely gives the folks their money's worth, the faces he makes at times are hilarious, standing on one leg at times. He definitely loves music.

I was actually there! Blew my mind that you were watching this. Ian Anderson was a multi Instrumentalist like Mike Oldfield but mainly for Tull only played Acoustic Guitar and the Flute along with singing. Ever the Showman the Scotsman would often dress as a medieval minstral and would hop around on one leg with the other foot raised to his knee, a signature him. It is great to see the younger generation looking at least at music from the late 60's and early 70's and hopefully enjoying it, thank you for showing this - such memories.

I appreciated Jethro Tull as a rock band before everything had a label. As I got older, I developed a taste for classical as well as other genres. I sent one of your original reaction videos to my father and he enjoyed them, too. You watch these with such an open mind which is refreshing. I agree that you may have developed a crush on Ian Anderson, but many of us now have a crush on you. You are charming, sweet and open minded. Keep these videos coming!

@herik63

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree :)

9:55 Thats so funny how right when you say the word 'sneezing' he does it! :D

Heline, you really dig Jethro Tull and rightfully soul. I've been to multiple concerts of theirs over the last 50yrs.

Brilliant review. I was waiting for your reactions to parts that I knew were coming lol.