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Post by jtul07 on Oct 1, 2011 8:16:43 GMT -5
Here is a new thread which is dear to my heart. I have loved Halloween since as far back as I can remember. I wanted to do this in tribute of all things Tull as well. Ian was Dracula in the "Sweet Dream" video as well as the Hunchback in the projector room. If it was cheezy then, it still was good fun. Also, I will add pics from Halloween related things that are special for all kinds of reasons. I found this yesterday which is a cool advertisement for Heineken Beer. My main hope is to find Halloween and Tull in the same imaginary realm. We can also include costumes and party supplies that will make this a Tull-o-ween to remember. Be afraid, Be very afraid. "Get out and get what you can, while your mummy's at home a-sleeping. No time to understand, 'cause they lost what they thought they were keeping."
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 1, 2011 15:22:43 GMT -5
After stocking up on beer, it is important to invite all your friends over for a Monster Bash. This can be done anytime before Tull-o-ween, but make sure they dress appropriately.
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 2, 2011 15:55:15 GMT -5
Frankenstein - Boris KarloffAlthough we all love horror flicks on Halloween, the most important to me is always Frankenstein. It is a tradition to watch this movie at least once before October 31st. Colin Clive- Dr. Henry Frankenstein / Boris Karloff- The Monster Frankenstein - King of all Monsters Complete video on you tube:
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 2, 2011 18:18:35 GMT -5
The Bride of Frankenstein. Elsa Lanchester the Queen of Classic Horror. Long live the Queen.
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 2, 2011 21:34:01 GMT -5
Linda Blair - The Devil's DaughterI had to forge an I.D. to get into this flick back in 1973. I changed my birthdate from 1957 to 1955 and fooled the ticket counter lady. I thought it was worth the risk. You just can't have a good Halloween without this movie.
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Post by My God on Oct 3, 2011 8:39:52 GMT -5
Linda Blair - The Devil's Daughter I had to forge an I.D. to get into this flick back in 1973. I changed my birthdate from 1957 to 1955 and fooled the ticket counter lady. I thought it was worth the risk. You just can't have a good Halloween without this movie. Halloween is my favorite holiday. Get out and get what you can, while your mother's at home sleeping.
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 3, 2011 9:28:56 GMT -5
Bela Lugosi - DraculaAlthough he had a perfect role in Dracula, he actually turned down the part as the Frankenstein Monster in 1931. He also played Ygor in "Son of Frankenstein". Boris Karloff / Frankenstein Monster......Bela Lugosi Here he is as the Monster in "Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman"
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 4, 2011 18:49:01 GMT -5
Lon Chaney Jr. A guy that lived up to his father's legacy and more. Forever a part of Halloween as the Wolfman since 1941. Born on February 1, 1906 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His birth name was Creighton Tull Chaney. Is that Tull-o-ween or not? Believe it! I just found this out minutes ago.
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Post by TM on Oct 4, 2011 22:03:23 GMT -5
Hey Aqualung!
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Post by My God on Oct 5, 2011 9:29:19 GMT -5
Lon Chaney Jr. A guy that lived up to his father's legacy and more. Forever a part of Halloween as the Wolfman since 1941. Born on February 1, 1906 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His birth name was Creighton Tull Chaney. Is that Tull-o-ween or not? Believe it! I just found this out minutes ago. Lon Chaney Jr. was probably the best along with Vincent Price. Always my favs as well. Nothing is easy.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2011 17:28:01 GMT -5
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 5, 2011 19:59:32 GMT -5
Fantastic! That is pure Tull-o-ween. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 5, 2011 20:52:30 GMT -5
Lon Chaney Sr. - Man of a thousand facesThe Phantom of the Opera A real important part of Tull-o-ween. Keyboard player from Hell. You can't hear him in a silent movie, so he scares you with his face. Lon Chaney Sr. - Father of Creighton Tull Chaney (Lon Chaney Jr.)
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 6, 2011 12:29:15 GMT -5
There certainly is a connection between Tull and Halloween, in the sense that Halloween has it's origins in paganism and Celtic festivals celebrating the fall season and harvest. Celtic and pagan themes are prominent on albums such as Passion Play, SFTW, Heavy Horses and Stormwatch. Tull is hugely popular in contemporary pagan and Wiccan communities, as are Steeleye Span and other bands who write about ancient Celtic peoples and rituals. In a recent interview, Steeleye Span violinist Peter Knight has said that Steeleye's next album will be based on a well-known story about a witch, but I cannot recall the name of the book or author. I will research that and update our Steeleye Span thread accordingly. (It sounds interesting, and I hope it's good because their last album, Cogs and Wheels, was really kind of a dud.) Check out this excellent article, by well-known Wiccan webmaster, writer and scholar, Peg Aloi, entitled "Love From The Fields - The Imagery of Pagan Britain in the Songs of Ian Anderson."www.obsidianmagazine.com/Pages/iananderson.htmlIn the following interview, " Conversation with a Witch," Peg -- who is also a film critic -- discusses the common misconceptions and sterotypes about witches and Wiccans, largely fostered by Hollywood, including the incorrect association with devil-worship. In truth, it is a polytheistic, nature-based and pacifist religion, largely based on the concept of an earth mother godess and animism. Moreover, all of the major monotheistic religions stem in one way or another from paganism, and still retain elements of their own pagan tradition. www.infoplease.com/spot/witch1.htmlAnother thing that has always been true of paganism -- and this goes back to ancient Roman times -- is that it is not exclusive in the sense that its practioners believe that theirs is the one and only "true" religion. Pagans have always been cool with other religions, and they believe that all religions should be respected. One of the reasons the ancient Romans succeeded is that they did not try to impose their pagan religion on others. Although they were brutal in many ways, they were very progressive when it came to tolerating (and sometimes even incorporating) other religions....the more the merrier.....although that began to change under Constantine and successive Christian emperors. This is a very interesting topic, although I am sure what I wrote here is very simplistic, and I do not know all that much about it. I do know there are various different branches of modern paganism, and what I have written here might not apply to all of them. Jeff
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 6, 2011 13:15:03 GMT -5
Cool Stuff Jeff! We have unlocked another dimension of Tull. I think this will add some depth to why we like Tull so much. Ian likes Halloween too. Let's read more about it.
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 6, 2011 18:53:29 GMT -5
Vincent Price This guy made more movies than most people ever see. If you like to be scared then here is the guy to do it. He makes your skin crawl and cackles like a witch. 2 favorites of mine, "Pit and the Pendulum" / "Masque of the Red Death" What a great part of Halloween. Quoth the Raven, Nevermore.
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Post by Dan on Oct 6, 2011 21:34:54 GMT -5
Ive been thinking about which songs and or lyrics can lend themselves to Halloween and so far "Beastie" seems like the top choice, but, I love: "Locked up in the light of day / at night come out to play / and terrorize me there above my bed! It also might be a rare song where Ian plays slide guitar... does anyone know? Welcome, Willow, hope you enjoy your stay. The song you refer to is called Lights Out and can be found on the Nightcap release and a good choice for a Tull- a-ween song. It was probaly written for Ian's son, James and the terror of being afraid of the dark. Old Ghosts from Stormwatch is my favorite Tull-a-ween song. Lights Out: "Lights Out" Last light's out They're all abed And something's in my room Creeping down towards me on the wall Daddy said it's just some flickering headlight through the gloom Making shapes through trees outside the hall But what the hell does he know? He doesn't feel the dread The cold restricting terror in the dark I've seen that silhouette before Something the newsman said Something about some monster in the park [Chorus:] It's you, you're the man on the TV screen It's you front page face of the dead Locked up in the light of day At night come out to play To terrorize me there above my bed The air is still and heavy now There's thunder in the sky He's dreaming up some message he can send I'm scared completely helpless and I think I'm going to cry Are grownups brave or do they just pretend? His face is growing clearer I can see his eyes glow red My teddy bear's the only friend I can feel The shadow's hand slips down the wall And touches teddy's head I now suspect that shadow will touch me [Chorus] [Repeat chorus] It's you... Dan
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Post by My God on Oct 7, 2011 8:58:01 GMT -5
Vincent Price This guy made more movies than most people ever see. If you like to be scared then here is the guy to do it. He makes your skin crawl and cackles like a witch. 2 favorites of mine, "Pit and the Pendulum" / "Masque of the Red Death" What a great part of Halloween. Quoth the Raven, Nevermore. Ah, yes the master himself. I especially liked The Tingler, one of my favorites. Colors I've none, dark or light ,red, white, or blue.
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 7, 2011 10:31:23 GMT -5
Edgar Allan Poe - Master of the Macabre "Tomb of Ligeia" / "A Passion Play" ? "Lover of the black and white--it's your first night"
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 7, 2011 19:58:10 GMT -5
Christopher Lee - Dracula Don't piss him off. This was the best Dracula for me. Ouch! Damn you Van Helsing. Ian likes vampires too.
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Post by Illoman on Oct 8, 2011 10:42:42 GMT -5
Ive been thinking about which songs and or lyrics can lend themselves to Halloween and so far "Beastie" seems like the top choice, but, I love: "Locked up in the light of day / at night come out to play / and terrorize me there above my bed! It also might be a rare song where Ian plays slide guitar... does anyone know? Howsabout "No Lullabye"?
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 8, 2011 12:27:24 GMT -5
During the 60's there were many versions of this T.V. Show If you had a T.V. this was mandatory viewing on Friday and Saturday nights. This guy was Dick Bennick. He was one of many but very special. He became the host on Shock Theatre for years as Count Shockula. He passed away in February 1995. Pleasant Screams.
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Post by jtul07 on Oct 9, 2011 11:23:32 GMT -5
If you were able to watch most of the 1,225 episodes between 1966 and 1971, you understand. If Halloween lasted only 1 night, this would continue the spirit all year. I don't believe there will ever be a show this good. Barnabas - the Vampire with regrets. Angelique - the Hottest witch ever. Lara Parker is just as hot. Now we have the new movie coming soon. They have a real legacy to uphold. I can't wait. If anyone can do this right, it's Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. I hope Lara Parker gets a cameo at least.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2011 16:54:29 GMT -5
Not a big fan of Halloween myself but thought I'd add a couple of images from our premier horror film studio of the past, Hammer. You've had Cushing and Lee so here's a couple of the prettier participants, the glamour of Hammer with a Tull (ish) connection. First up Ingrid Pitt and Madeleine Smith. Then, Madeleine Smith on her own And finally Madeleine Smith with Ian Anderson (from the estate of Keith Morris) We should be running a chat with Madeleine sometime in the near future.
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Post by Illoman on Oct 9, 2011 19:23:43 GMT -5
Well, since I've always been a Universal Monsters fan, and this *is* a Halloween thread, here's a couple of my interpretations of the gang:
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