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Best Jethro Tull Song « Thread Started on May 17, 2012, 6:37am via the ProBoards Mobile App »
I'd like to start a new discussion to offset the worst Tull song. We all know there have some terrible Jethro Tull songs (see thread). Even The Beatles made some shocking records, revolution 9 maxwells silver hammer spring to mind. So let's have the absolute BEST Jethro Tull song. I'll start off with Songs From the Wood. IMO a true original nothing sounded like it before and nothing since has either. A joyous uplifting masterpiece. Jethro Tull at its best.
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Re: Best Jethro Tull Song « Reply #1 on May 17, 2012, 6:44am »
Well, regarding that Thick as a Brick is considered a single song, I have to go with that, as it's not only my favorite Jethro Tull piece, but my favorite piece of music in general. The perfect blend of beauty and instrumental skill, insanity and soundness. Nothing comes close.
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Re: Best Jethro Tull Song « Reply #2 on May 17, 2012, 6:53am »
Although "To Cry You a Song" is my personal favourite (and Benefit in general, not only for sentimental reasons ), I think "Thick as a Brick" is the best composition Tull have ever offered, and that says a lot about the quality of their vast opus.
Re: Best Jethro Tull Song « Reply #5 on May 17, 2012, 8:32am »
My God for different reasons, for its overwhelming Ian's accoustic guitar opening, also for its mighty Martin's electric guitar work and chiefly for its best flute solo of rock music history. Amén.
[quote author=mikeytull board=general thread=2906 post=24825 time=1337258193]I think picking TAAB is slightly cheating. Although technically correct, I think its an album not really a single song. It's so much more.
Well, alright then. My favorite Tull song is "Believe in the Day". [/quote😃
My God for different reasons, for its overwhelming Ian's accoustic guitar opening, also for its mighty Martin's electric guitar work and chiefly for its best flute solo of rock music history. Amén.
I vote for My God! Serge has the right IDEA. The early version KICKS ASS! Florian can do this for an encore next Fall!
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Re: Best Jethro Tull Song « Reply #10 on May 17, 2012, 10:59am »
Hmmm...I can't pick just one. Too many variables. How about best in each category? Damn, even then I have more than one:
Acoustic 1) Salamander -- Ian and Martin's great acoustic collaboration, and one of the most devilishy hard to play. 2) My God -- the acoustic intro is perhaps the darkest and most memorable passage on any acoustic rock tune, right up there with Heart's "Crazy on You" intro as far as all time great.
Electric 1) Pibroch (Cap in Hand) -- The hardest riff Martin ever made. 2) Aqualung -- The six note progression that starts the song is as recognizable as Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water", Sabbath's "Iron Man" or Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love". That is really saying something.
David Palmer's String Arrangements 1) Reasons for Waiting -- Incredibly beautiful strings. 2) Thick as a Brick -- The strings in the final three minutes of the album are unexpected and completely delightful.
Blues 1) Nothing Is Easy -- The best grand finale of any Tull tune. 2) Some Day the Sun Won't Shine for You -- The most traditional blues tune Tull ever composed.
Keyboards 1) Thick as a Brick -- Pick a part, any part. John Evan shines on the wicked Hammond. 2) Velvet Green -- John Evan and David Palmer, when Tull was at their grandest.
Drums 1) Minstrel in the Gallery -- Barrie Barlow at his best. 2) For a Thousand Mothers -- Clive Bunker being spastic.
Bass 1) Thick as a Brick -- Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond with zebra stripes! 2) Bouree -- Glenn Cornick with headband! 3) Hunting Girl -- John Glascock...ummm...with his large self!
And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George, who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision...
Hmmm...I can't pick just one. Too many variables. How about best in each category? Damn, even then I have more than one:
Acoustic 1) Salamander -- Ian and Martin's great acoustic collaboration, and one of the most devilishy hard to play. 2) My God -- the acoustic intro is perhaps the darkest and most memorable passage on any acoustic rock tune, right up there with Heart's "Crazy on You" intro as far as all time great.
Electric 1) Pibroch (Cap in Hand) -- The hardest riff Martin ever made. 2) Aqualung -- The six note progression that starts the song is as recognizable as Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water", Sabbath's "Iron Man" or Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love". That is really saying something.
David Palmer's String Arrangements 1) Reasons for Waiting -- Incredibly beautiful strings. 2) Thick as a Brick -- The strings in the final three minutes of the album are unexpected and completely delightful.
Blues 1) Nothing Is Easy -- The best grand finale of any Tull tune. 2) Some Day the Sun Won't Shine for You -- The most traditional blues tune Tull ever composed.
Keyboards 1) Thick as a Brick -- Pick a part, any part. John Evan shines on the wicked Hammond. 2) Velvet Green -- John Evan and David Palmer, when Tull was at their grandest.
Drums 1) Minstrel in the Gallery -- Barrie Barlow at his best. 2) For a Thousand Mothers -- Clive Bunker being spastic.
Bass 1) Thick as a Brick -- Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond with zebra stripes! 2) Bouree -- Glenn Cornick with headband! 3) Hunting Girl -- John Glascock...ummm...with his large self!
There's the stillness of death on a deathly unliving sea, and the motor car magical world long since ceased to be, when the Eve-bitten apple returned to destroy the tree.
Incestuous ancestry's charabanc ride, spawning new millions throws the world on its side. Supporting their far-flung illusion, the national curse, and those with no sandwiches please get off the bus.
The excrement bubbles, the century's slime decays and the brainwashing government lackeys would have us say it's under control and and we'll soon be on our way to a grand year for babies and quiz panel games of the hot hungry millions you'll be sure to remain
The natural resources are dwindling and no one grows old, and those with no homes to go to, please dig yourself holes.
We wandered through quiet lands, felt the first breath of snow, searched for the last pigeon, slate grey I've been told. Stumbled on a daffodil which she crushed in the rush, heard it sigh, and left it to die. At once felt remorse and were touched by the loss of our own, held its poor broken head in her hands, dropped soft tears in the snow, and it's only the taking that makes you what you are.
Wond'ring aloud will a son one day be born to share in our infancy in the child's path we've worn. In the aging seclusion of this earth that our birth did surprise we'll open his eyes.
Drums 1) Minstrel in the Gallery -- Barrie Barlow at his best. 2) For a Thousand Mothers -- Clive Bunker being spastic.
Really love Barrie drumming on Velvet Green. Very inventive and musical....for a drummer.
I know, Mikey, which is why I gave up in frustration! I was listening to "Hunting Girl" in regards to Glascock's bass line, and then I was absolutely amazed at Barlows drumming at the same time. Likewise, I agree with you, Barrie's percussion on "Velvet Green" is great as well. I am completely terrible at choosing only one song. ROFLMAO!
And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George, who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision...
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Best Jethro Tull Song « Reply #14 on May 17, 2012, 12:33pm via the ProBoards Mobile App »
Drums 1) Minstrel in the Gallery -- Barrie Barlow at his best. 2) For a Thousand Mothers -- Clive Bunker being spastic.
Really love Barrie drumming on Velvet Green. Very inventive and musical....for a drummer.
I know, Mikey, which is why I gave up in frustration! I was listening to "Hunting Girl" in regards to Glascock's bass line, and then I was absolutely amazed at Barlows drumming at the same time. Likewise, I agree with you, Barrie's percussion on "Velvet Green" is great as well. I am completely terrible at choosing only one song. ROFLMAO!
I agree it's very hard. I just think Songs From The Wood really sums up everything I love about Tull. Flute, lyrics, guitar the whole package, which make it my favourite and their best. IMHO.
I know, Mikey, which is why I gave up in frustration! I was listening to "Hunting Girl" in regards to Glascock's bass line, and then I was absolutely amazed at Barlows drumming at the same time. Likewise, I agree with you, Barrie's percussion on "Velvet Green" is great as well. I am completely terrible at choosing only one song. ROFLMAO!
I agree it's very hard. I just think Songs From The Wood really sums up everything I love about Tull. Flute, lyrics, guitar the whole package, which make it my favourite and their best. IMHO.
SFTW is definitely in my top four (Aqualung, Stand Up, Thick as a Brick, and Songs From the Wood). Oh, and throw in Living in the Past as another five star album, even though it is not treated like a separate album anymore (although in the 70s it was).
And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George, who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision...
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Re: Best Jethro Tull Song « Reply #16 on May 17, 2012, 4:15pm »
I have a top ten list, but my favorite of all time is really "Roots to Branches." Shocking, I know, considering my screen name.
However, I agree strongly with Mikeytull that "Songs from the Wood" is a masterpiece. It is the first song from Tull that I ever heard, and it sucked me in. Without it, I might not be on this board today.
I have a top ten list, but my favorite of all time is really "Roots to Branches." Shocking, I know, considering my screen name.
However, I agree strongly with Mikeytull that "Songs from the Wood" is a masterpiece. It is the first song from Tull that I ever heard, and it sucked me in. Without it, I might not be on this board today.
My God for different reasons, for its overwhelming Ian's accoustic guitar opening, also for its mighty Martin's electric guitar work and chiefly for its best flute solo of rock music history. Amén.
I vote for My God! Serge has the right IDEA. The early version KICKS ASS! Florian can do this for an encore next Fall!
Thanks my dear, it seems My God isn't the choice for anybody else in here except for you and me, , glad to know that's yours . My God is a thoroughly superb song which will always be going a mustplay on the Tull setlists of all times though unfortunately I won't be enjoying it its listen at San Javier Festival next 10th of July (where Ian will be just playing TAAB1 & TAAB2) . Also great My God's vid from Chile, Ian's voice was fairly good at that moment.
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), I think "Thick as a Brick" is the best composition Tull have ever offered, and that says a lot about the quality of their vast opus.
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, glad to know that's yours 
. My God is a thoroughly superb song which will always be going a mustplay on the Tull setlists of all times though unfortunately I won't be enjoying it its listen at San Javier Festival next 10th of July (where Ian will be just playing TAAB1 & TAAB2) 
. Also great My God's vid from Chile, Ian's voice was fairly good at that moment.