Let's talk about one of the most underrated, under-mentioned, and under-played guitarists: Martin Barre. Masterful.

@iarocks44

Ай бұрын

Just saw him live alst week here in Atlanta. He was amazing! Still rocking after all these years! Easily one of the best rock guitarists ever.

@robertkaye5434

Ай бұрын

I had the honor of interviewing him years ago. Saw him with JT about 10 times over the years. And, most recently, with his own band about 4 years ago.

@JaneWalters-ni7se

19 күн бұрын

THANK YOU!!!! Tull is one of my top 5 bands. I adore them, as I'm sure you do too! 😊

@johnheyyuri231

14 күн бұрын

I'm glad you mentioned this fantastic guitarist!

@jima6545

Күн бұрын

He's always been respected in the older circles. Saw his band last year at Penns Peak. Fantastic show and venue

Ian Anderson doesn't play the flute...he attacks it viciously!!!

@Tampahop

Ай бұрын

In Russia, the flute plays him. 😁

@Boodieman72

Ай бұрын

Makes flutists around the world nervous.

@davidputterman2719

Ай бұрын

True!

@user-mv4be1tc2u

Ай бұрын

With extreme prejudice.

@bigb6046

Ай бұрын

On the album version of this song about 20 seconds into this flute solo Ian gasps for air , one of the most epic moments in rock music!

Jethro Tull is one if those special groups where they are so completely committed to their sound that it just works. The high energy sends it over the top! Great selection for a reaction

@clare1061

Ай бұрын

Aqualung the studio version

@TheStefan6969

Ай бұрын

Yes!!! Aqualung 💯

Excellent band. "Aqualung" and "Living in the Past" are both great songs too.

@oopsdidItypethatoutloud

Ай бұрын

Aye, agree Living in the past 😊 ❤

@roy19491

Ай бұрын

plus, "Songs from the Wood", and "Thick as a Brick"

He was one of my favorites back in my day and still is . I'm 80 years old and still love ROCK AN ROLL . CAN I GET A HELL YES 😎😎😎😎

@grampytinman3481

Ай бұрын

Soooooo.....You are never too old to rock and roll when you are too young to die 😂

@JaneWalters-ni7se

19 күн бұрын

HELL YES!! I'm 6q and I'm with ya, baby!! 😊❤

Cross-eyed Mary from Jethro Tull is pretty awesome.

@dedcowbowee

Ай бұрын

Good suggestion!👍

@Pogo113

Ай бұрын

So is the cover by Iron Maiden. All of the flute is guitar.

@lw3918

Ай бұрын

Iron Maiden's version is better.

@kurtsaxton823

Ай бұрын

@@lw3918 just depends on which generation you grew up in. I've been going to Maiden shows since the early 80s, I was in Long Beach arena when they were recording live after death. I'm a huge Maiden fan. But it's totally debatable. And she didn't ask ,what were other songs by Iron Maiden ,she asked for other songs by Jethro Tull.

@lw3918

Ай бұрын

@kurtsaxton823 Well aren't we an a hole. Don't like my suggestion, don't respond. Tull is a hippy dope smoking band. Maiden is not and they're much more talented. I too bought the first album when I was 15, seen them live over 18 times here and abroad.

The yelling you're hearing while Ian plays flute is - Ian. He's just out of this world. Saw him last year, and he's still a force of nature.

@Nikioko

Ай бұрын

Ian plays the flute almost like a didgeridoo. Which creates some interesting sounds.

@JubbaheyChannel

Күн бұрын

Yep, combining breath with vocal chords while standing on one leg for minutes on end. Pity the piano intro was missing as the transition from jazz to rock is great.

Ian Anderson's party piece is to play his flute standing on one leg. He is one of the great charismatic stage presences.

Aileen, the band, random info time, was named after Jethro Tull (baptized 30 March 1674 - 21 February 1741, who was an English agriculturist from Berkshire who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century. He perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1701 that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe. Tull's methods were adopted by many landowners and helped to provide the basis for modern agriculture.w

He is literally a madman. A glorious wild madman. I love Tull.

Ian Anderson, the lead singer and flute player is super talented with his flute playing. He can actually talk a bit while he's playing (ie., while he was doing his flute solo you said that it sounded like someone said something) That was him.

@FrowningIke

Ай бұрын

Are you sure it wasn't one of his giant gulps of breath? I thought similar when I first heard them. It sounds like a weird yelp? That's him taking a breath.

@davidputterman2719

Ай бұрын

@@FrowningIke Yes, definitely intentional breaths with saying stuff like "Yeah" along with other noises while playing which is his trademark.

@MattSmith-il4tc

Ай бұрын

@@FrowningIke It's something he does in numerous other songs. He talks, vocalizes or even sings WHILE playing the flute to create some crazy sound textures.

@daniellarsson7919

Ай бұрын

​@@FrowningIke Ian is known for "talking" when he plays the flute

@T-bone1950

Ай бұрын

I was told that he taught himself to play the flute.

That's the way Ian Anderson performed at all his concerts and he maintained the high energy through the whole concert. I saw him the first time in 1973 and actually saw them 4 times. One of my favorite groups.

More Tull!

Jethro Tull's "My God", Live at the Island of Wight 1970 might be my favorite performance of theirs. I guarantee you have never heard the flute quite like that one.

The studio version of "Locomotive Breath" begins a LOT slower. It begins with a very soft piano intro, slow, settled, harmonious. It rises to a full crescendo at the end, resulting in the transfer to what you heard in this version. It is nearly another minute and a half long. My sister (nine years older) got me hooked on them. The live versions are so much livlier, energetic, pulse pounding.

This band always made me feel like I was at an ancient, medieval, Woodstock festival.

@JohnHF1957

Ай бұрын

It is either "ancient" or "medieval", it can't be both, as they are different time periods.

Ooh! Jethro Tull! This could be a fantastic rabbit hole for you. Cross Eyed Mary, Teacher, Hymn 43 are great ones for this energy. If you like this but slower they have Thick as a Brick, Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day, or Too Old to Rock and Roll Too Young to Die.

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

Ай бұрын

Jack in the green etc... give her the range the ballads and ditties... Broadsword and the beast Album and Stormwatch to compare with Songs from the wood and Heavy horses..🧙🏼‍♂️🌌🇬🇧

@thomasmacdiarmid8251

Ай бұрын

Another great one, especially for the flute soli, is My God, but I strongly recommend the studio version before the live version.

@jim7747

Ай бұрын

I strongly concur with all of the above recommendations! You'll have a blast listening to any (all?) of these!

I've seen Jethro Tull live around a dozen times over the years. Always put on a great show and their albums were amazing one of my go to bands, absolutely love them and their sound.

@enchantedwooddesigns3462

Ай бұрын

Damn Im so jealous. One I really want to go to but never got the chance yet.

Jethro Tull took their name from a British agricultural inventor who developed the first horse multi bladed plough and the the first seed drill

Such a Major act from the 70's that too often gets overlooked when talking about Big bands of that era . Great Chair Dancing Aileen ! 🙂

So nice to see you jamming out to Tull. Theyve been one of my favorites since I was a kid. I'm 62 now, and watching Ian is still incredible. Enjoy, beautiful lady. :)

I saw Jethro Tull, Robin Trower, and Johnny and Edgar Winter Live at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL. back in the day!😎

Need to hear the studio version to really appreciate this song. Ian Anderson only gets noted for the flute playing and antics, but he's the songwriter, arranger, vocalist, and is a phenomenal acoustic guitar player. His music is a mix of English folk music, blues, jazz, rock, etc. One of the most unique bands, all members excellent musicians. Their 4 albums, Stand Up, Benefit, Aqualung (this song's album), and Thick as a Brick were absolute classics, but all of them are excellent.

As a really young teenager, our local venue had a door that opened which you ran through and headed for the front, no seating. And so fleet of foot, I stood on the first row, directly beneath the stage and Ian Anderson the flute player, for the whole Jethro Tull concert. I still remember it clearly- a total stand- out! He had a tendency to stand on one leg, like a stork when he played his flute solos; and I felt like I needed a sedative when I got home, ha! His energy was that tad bit maniacal, as can be seen. He also played acoustic guitar, very well. Kudoes to the pianist as well, also great.

@steveclapper5424

Ай бұрын

Where was this?

Saw them in the 90s way passed their prime but they were still rocking it! Procol Harum opened up for them, what a great concert!!

@allenruss2976

Ай бұрын

I saw Procul Harem with Yes 15 yrs ago and it was a great show

@flingonber

Ай бұрын

I saw them in the 90s too, they were still crazy high energy! ELP was the opening act, great show.

Need to jump down the jethro rabbit hole. Most of his songs are great. I had a once in a lifetime chance to see him in concert in Vegas. What a great concert. I have listened to him as a young teenager. He was self taught on the flute. I am glad you liked this and yes please do more Jethro.

@Rock_Snob

Ай бұрын

They are a band named “Jethro Tull”… Ian Anderson was the leader of the band.

Thick As A Brick “ 1978 - live version My God live - isle of wright -Aqualung live -Songs from the Wood-live -Velvet Green - live

“It’s over.” You fell for Jethro Tull, like so many have.

@Nikioko

Ай бұрын

Thick as a Brick wouldn't be over so quickly. 😆

Aileen, your React video was fantastic as always! Speaking of greatness, Jethro Tull's "Aqualung" is another masterpiece. I'm eagerly anticipating your react/analysis on Battle Beast. With their upcoming North American tour, headlining for the first time, they truly deserve recognition. Last year, they delivered an unforgettable performance as Kamelot's opener. Their latest album, "Circus of Doom," offers plenty of material for scrutiny, perhaps starting with "Master of Illusion" or "Where Angels Fear to Fly." And let's not forget their classics like "Straight to the Heart," "Out of Control," or "Bastard Son of Odin." For a blast from the past, "Black Ninja" certainly made waves. Noora's voice is amazing, and they're super energetic on stage. If you haven't seen them live yet, you should totally check them out!

Was lucky enough to work a few Tull gigs and got to meet Ian...always thought he was one of the best front men for a band ive ever seen..he not only has a great unique voice but the different styles of playing the flute ,with fluttering and singing throu the flute ....just amazing ...so glad you enjoyed them too....peace...

As of April 2023, Jethro Tull has released over 30 studio and live albums.. The band has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, with 11 gold and 5 platinum albums, Ian Anderson is still touring in 2024. The bands first album was released in 1968 titled This Was. Ian is still making music 56 years later.

Living In The Past 🤘✌️

@markhorton8578

Ай бұрын

Yeh please react to "Living in the Past" 🙂

@user-ts3hy1ru2v

Ай бұрын

@@markhorton8578 What about Bungle in the Jungle or Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day🙃

Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson knew how to put on a SHOW, LOL! They have so many great songs. Their high energy live performances though can sound quite different from their studio tracks which often have longish, subtle intros with jazz and classical influences. Plus their lyrics are always significant and substantial. Aileen, you can definitely do a deep dive on Tull. You should listen to the studio cut for this same song, and you'll really get a feel for their range. They are one of the best progressive rock bands ever. Thanks for sharing this one. 🙂

"Teacher" from Jethro Tull is a masterpiece!! 🤘🎶🎸

Ian Anderson, in addition to writing incredible music and playing the flute in an unparalleled fashion, also plays guitar very well. His iconic songs include Aqualung, Bungle in the Jungle, Cross-eyed Mary, Living in the Past, and Bouree. And, the epic full-album song "Thick as a Brick" is a true masterpiece. To get a real sense of his genius up close and personal, check out his live performance of "Life's a Long Song" (Living With the Past), where he plays on guitar with what is, essentially, a chamber orchestra and a piano accompanying him. Brilliant!

My parents gave each child a different instrument to take with them on their journey through life. For me as the seventh and last it was the flute. After four years of boring lessons as a child, I switched to piano. When I was 14 years old, I heard Jethro Tull for the first time. I dug out my flute again and rediscovered it for myself. Today, 40 years later, I almost look like Ian Anderson, but the flute is long gone.

The man single handedly made the flute cool

@MitchClement-il6iq

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, and guy from karate kid soundtrack!

@acrookedbeat9013

Ай бұрын

Roland Kirk did that before Anderson

I'M YELLING FOR MORE OF YOUR BUEATIFUL SMILES at the 7 minute mark!!! Always waiting for your next video. Have a great weekend!

That's why he's called the PIPED PIPER OF ROCK AND ROLL, he plays the flute and we all follow him into his journey!

Jethro Tull is really Ian Anderson who is a genius. This is the best lineup but they are still making music. I would recommend the live version excerpt of “Thick as a Brick”!!!!!!!

Allegedly every classical flute player gets a heart attack watching this, because of the way Ian Anderson waves his flute around. Such flutes are put together from 3 parts and easily fall apart allegedly, so they fear that a part of his flute might go flying across the stage!

@PogueMahone1

Ай бұрын

Soldering on the foot joint and dry-lubing the head turns a flute into a drum-major's baton with a 3-octave range!

This tune is probably played late in the set, so just imagine him running around the stage like that for an hour anna half-plus and still bringing it like this. Saw them in 1988 at the Concord Pavillion in Cali. Awesome show.

Ian taught himself to play the flute...as an adult. He intuitively uses super advanced techniques that most flutists have to study and practice for years to achieve, and most never can.

I had an older friend in the 70's and I was dating his younger sister. So we hung out and partied together and he is the friend that introduced me to Jethro Tull . Big fan of Aqualung and Thick As A Brick.

"Thick As A Brick" and "Bungle In The Jungle" are two good places to start.

I literally saw Jethro Tull last night, at the London Palladium, and this was the first reaction I found after wanting to relive the experience! I've never been the biggest fan and I only knew a couple if the songs, but I think that's about to change. Ian's voice isn't what it was but the flute playing was excellent and he was dancing round the stage full of energy. It was a great concert and I'm so glad I saw them before they fade into the past. Nice reaction too.

My friends said let's go to the Tull concert, I said IDK a doud in tights playing a flute. It was 1 of the greatest shows I've ever seen, top 3 for sure. Same high energy for around 3 hrs. Same group of friends today, we still talk about it, we're pushing 70

@danb2020

Ай бұрын

@AileenSenpai4 I also would like that, for sure. I went down a KZread rabbit hole during covid, and it forced me to retire but only a few months earlier than planned. That took me to the reaction cannel called Beth Roars as she speaks a lot about the mechanics of singing which is of interest to me b/c in 2012 Laryngeal cancer caused a bunch of surgeries that resulted in a surgeon using other tissue from in my neck to rebuild my false vocal cord. That led me to your channel, I became a fan of yours b/c of your demeanor, passion, and your insights. As much as anything else, you seem to have a contagious calm about,. Retirement has gone very far to lower my stress level and you can take some of the credit

Bravo Aileen! That's pure ART!❤️🖤♠️

Thick As A Brick and Stand Up are great albums, too. The live rendition of Brick from 1978 is a must

Jethro Tull! Great Band in the late 60s through the 70s, saw them several times, including the front row, against the stage, 3 feet from Ian Anderson and guisrost Martin Barre, sending riffs right through us. They both looked our way and smiled, great performance and interactions with the crowd. Try Minstrel in the Gallery for more wonder from this amazing band. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

One of the greatest front men EVER❣️And I love when he’s using his flute as a baton-just adds to the mesmerizing soul he is.🥰😁

Saw Jethro Tull Live in Stuttgart, Germany when I was stationed over there in the 1980's. Yes, he is always this energetic and his self-taught rock flute never ceases to amaze me, and I have listened to him forever. Another great reaction, just subscribed.

Ian Anderson is as unique a performer as there has ever been. He's like a 1400's minstrel that time traveled to the 60s.

'skating away' is one of my favorites by this band. worth a reaction.

The studio version of this is awesome in a totally different way. For maximum flute joy, check out his live performance of "My God".

27 years ago, my daughter was taking private flute lessons. On the studio door, the teacher had a sign with the pictures of two musicians, with the question, " Do you want to sound like James Galloway (classical flutist) or Ian Anderson? We can make it happen!"

Jethro Tull is amazing! Ian Anderson is brilliant!! I saw them live twice here in Canada 🇨🇦❤❤

Love your energy during your reactions makes me enjoy even more 🙏🏻☮️

I'm SO glad that you reacted to this song! It is designed for people like you, who recognize and appreciate the power of the musicians in Jethro Tull. I love your reactions to new-to-you classics. And we love you back!

Ian Anderson (vocals and flute and guitar) growls and vocalizes through the flute to create the vocals you thought you were hearing.

Not only did they always start with that high energy, they kept it up for the whole show.

The Pied Pipper of rock and roll

Great reaction; glad I found your channel! Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day is one (of many) of my favorites from JT. When I started buying my own records, JT was one of a very small number of bands whose newest album I'd buy before hearing any of it.

Ian Anderson and his traveling band of minstrels! I saw Tull in concert in about 1974, and what a show! The music, the stage presence, the atmosphere! I was exhausted and elated when I left the arena!

So glad you reacted to this! He's an amazing flute player, and you did hear him vocalizing through the flute while he played. They are a great band!

You are the only reaction videos I watch... you appreciate all good music no matter what it is just like I do... your reactions are spot on and very entertaining ❤

Glad I’m not the only geezer who is a Tull freak. My number one band out of all the bands from that era and the competition is fierce, but Tull is unique and in a class by themselves. Glad you hold them in the high esteem they are worthy of

Hi Aileen 😊 Wonderful and sensational reaction to Jethro Tull's Locomotive Breath😊👍 It is such a delight to see you having such fun as this song is literally with the energy of a locomotive flying down the hill at a hundred miles an hour😊 All the selections are absolutely great and I look forward to more Jethro Tull reactions from you 😊 Have a great day you and Arya😊👍

A little snippet for you. Ian Anderson, the singer, flautist, song writer etc....his daughter is married to Andrew Lincoln, aka Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead. Ian Anderson lives in the quintessential Rock Star Country Mansion in England. Norman Reedus, Darryl from The Walking Dead had a TV show where he goes all over the world on motorcycle journeys. One of the episodes is him going to Ian Andersons House. It's brilliant!😊 Another great thing about them is their live performances are often very funny in a theatrical sense. They always look like they're having the time of their lives. Folk Rock was an unimaginable thing until they came along. 😊 One of my favourite little jokes is "Name me a better folk rock flautist than him! It's not a discussion"! 😂

I think you'd also really love their other big hit Aqualung. 😊

Yes, More Tull Please! Try "Thick as a Brick" Live next, either from 1977 or 1978. Jethro Tull is an incredibly deep, intellectual, witty, & talented band to explore. 6:04 "Seems like someone's yelling in the back." That's Ian Anderson the flute player. Among the many pioneering techniques he has created, his ability to breathe inward and sing / make noises while playing the flute is one of his specialties.

Absolutely awesome love this

I just wanted to say that. Watching you react to the music that I grew up listening to is absolutely wonderful. Your reactions are so perfect and sincerely enthusiastic. I mean, you really do get it. You really, really do get it!! You understand the level of talent and everything that goes into all of this wonderful classical rock and roll, and I just want to say thank you!!! because it's very enjoyable Watching you react and get excited and smile and cry. Tour reactions are very similar to the way i reacted when i 1st would hear these songs as a kid...Thank you thank you thank you!!!

That is a very catchy and very interesting song! Great Choice and great review!

Great tune takes me back a couple days lol. 😎 great reaction thanks. Are those sleeves or actual art work ?

Keep going down that Jethro Tull rabbit hole! Great reaction .

Seen them twice live, omg..awesome. love from Wales UK

Great reaction, I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! Other Tull songs to react to (or check out on your own) are: Aqualung, My God, Cross-eyed Mary, and Hymn 43. These, along with Locomotive Breath, are all from the album Aqualung, which I was cranking in my car this morning. They (it's a band, not a guy) have several other great albums to check out also. They are one of my all-time favorite bands. I saw them live twice in 70s, then again in '97, all incredible shows!

I saw Jethro Tull many times over the years, the musicians changed but the quality of music was always awesome. From their bluesy beginnings the music grew & developed. I own many of Tull's albums on vinyl. Ian Anderson still performs with a band.

I saw them in 1975 and it was one of the best concerts of my life. Ian Anderson was mesmerizing.

I have saw 2 times live on stage.Fantastic music and fun with Ian Anderson🤘

Only got to see him live once. What a showman! I'm getting exhausted just thinking about it.. 45 years ago.

Been to many Tull shows. Always something different. Music is always fantastic, but it's the stage presentation (more than just a show) that always put it over the top for me. IMHO, the concert visuals/antics are the most memorable part.

Great stuff 😊

One of the best bands of the 70's. Mind blowing musicianship and skill. They were kind of a wandering minstrel band of misfit Englishmen. Love that about their style.

Ian Anderson always gathered gifted musicians around him. For many decades the Guitarrist Martin Barre was the only "constant" in an otherwise revolving lineup. For Ian Anderson, constant rehearsals are the key to putting on such good performances on stage and in the studio.

Excellent analysis.

I was at this concert tour when it came through Dallas - saw them live three times and what great concerts! Yes it's a regular flute and he was self-taught.

Super talented band and amazing performers. I feel the same way as you in wanting the song to keep going.

Love ur passion for the song

Good stuff. My new ringtone is you saying "your going to enjoy it whether you like it or not"

That "yelling" are sounds that Ian makes while playing the flute!

Thanks for your smile and your awesome reaction to one of my favorite songs of my all time favorite band. There is much more to discover which is totally different from Locomotive Breath (Bye the way: you also should check out the album version with an slow piano intro and some cool transitions). As requested some song proposals "Velvet Green", Bouree (A Bach "cover"😇) or "Heavy Horses" or some never stuff like "She Said She Was a Dancer" and experience the musical diversity of Jethro Tull.

I love your face and the song just began !!!

My dear ... you have an extraordinarily deep rabbit hole to traverse when it comes to Jethro Tull. Have fun!

All the hard rock bands were high energy from start to finish... Thats one of the rhings that make 70s and 80s rock so good!

Skating Away (on the Thin Ice of a New Day) is a great tune by Tull! A Deep dive into and fun reflection on the craziness of how one’s life unfolds…

Hahahaha I'm so so happy When I saw you were doing this, I was simply 😊😊😊😊😊 You'll lovvveeee it ❤from North East England ❤️

❤️ Love. ❤ Love. ❤Love it when you get so excited during a reaction. 😍 For what it’s worth, I do not know of any JT tunes that aren’t excellent.

You will totally enjoy their music if you check out their albums from the beginning 1968-1980 for starters. They produced one album every year in that time period. And no two albums are alike which shows the creativity of Ian Anderson- the best frontman of the band-composers, songwriter, instrumentalist, vocalist,etc! I suggest that you listen to the studio music before you view the live performances to see how they sound like the studio version when they play live. The most incredible band of the last 50 years. I have seen them live over 40 times since 1971 and have met them backstage twice in 1987 and once in 1997, but with different band members. Always a group of talented musicians.