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Post by moocow66 on Oct 8, 2009 12:48:04 GMT -5
Saw the show at the Vic in Chicago last night. Sat in the front row, just about dead center. Most here are likely familiar with the setlist, as its just about the same as the UK shows, with I think one omission (no "My God". D'oh!)
Ian's voice sounded better than a few of the recent Tull shows, and surprisingly seemed to get stronger as the night went on.
I loved the show - the setlist, the new arrangements, the new songs, and the band. It all worked for me.
The crowd (not a sell out - wtf?) was very into it (at least up front we were) and I think that reflected in the performance. Ian was funny and upbeat.
Oh, and he signed autographs after the show - waited around maybe 45 minutes, but well worth it.
Only negatives - the t-shirt choices were not good, and the stage set has this a very cheap looking IA banner hanging in the back.
But whatever - go see this show!
Here's the setlist - I possibly have one of the songs out of order - someone else who attended can correct me Oh, and don't read if you want to be surprised
Dun Ringill March the Mad Scientist Just Trying to Be Jack in the Green Jeffrey Goes to Leicester Square Skating Away Child of my garden Back to the Family Tea with the Princess Fat Man Rocks on the Road --------int---- Someday the Sun Won't Shine For You Mother Goose Viola Instrumental A Change of Horses Bouree Andantino (Florian solo) Aqualung (remixed arrangement) Locomotive Breath (remixed arrangement)
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Post by TM on Oct 8, 2009 13:14:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the review MC66.
How did you like the new songs?
I like what Ian did with Locomotive Breath. I'd rather listen to the new version rather then the 'std' version with acoustic guitars.
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Post by moocow66 on Oct 8, 2009 14:11:48 GMT -5
I liked the new songs very much-particularly A Change of Horses. Certainly they were as good or better than dot com or the solo album songs (which I do love, btw). IA needs to get these recorded and out the door already!
As for the new arrangements - bring them on. The Aqualung remix isn't new, but the Locomotive Breath one was new for me. Really great, and very happy to see him do this kind of thing.
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Post by Dan on Oct 8, 2009 14:28:15 GMT -5
Nice setlist. Thanks for posting the review. I'm going to be hard-pressed to find a pee break in the first half of the show. I usually reserve it for Bouree but Ian snuck it into the second half.
Dan
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 8, 2009 16:01:45 GMT -5
Saw the show at the Vic in Chicago last night. Sat in the front row, just about dead center. Most here are likely familiar with the setlist, as its just about the same as the UK shows, with I think one omission (no "My God". D'oh!) Ian's voice sounded better than a few of the recent Tull shows, and surprisingly seemed to get stronger as the night went on. I loved the show - the setlist, the new arrangements, the new songs, and the band. It all worked for me. The crowd (not a sell out - wtf?) was very into it (at least up front we were) and I think that reflected in the performance. Ian was funny and upbeat. Oh, and he signed autographs after the show - waited around maybe 45 minutes, but well worth it. Only negatives - the t-shirt choices were not good, and the stage set has this a very cheap looking IA banner hanging in the back. But whatever - go see this show! Here's the setlist - I possibly have one of the songs out of order - someone else who attended can correct me Oh, and don't read if you want to be surprised Dun Ringill March the Mad Scientist Just Trying to Be Jack in the Green Jeffrey Goes to Leicester Square Skating Away Child of my garden Back to the Family Tea with the Princess Fat Man Rocks on the Road --------int---- Someday the Sun Won't Shine For You Mother Goose Viola Instrumental A Change of Horses Bouree Andantino (Florian solo) Aqualung (remixed arrangement) Locomotive Breath (remixed arrangement) Thanks for the review, Moo. Glad to hear his voice was okay. I've also noticed that, during shows, Ian's singing seems to grow stronger as the night goes on. Jeff
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Post by Stormmonkey on Oct 9, 2009 11:09:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the review moocow66. Sounds like it was a great night!
Could you tell us a bit more about the new songs?
Brian.
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Post by moocow66 on Oct 9, 2009 13:54:08 GMT -5
Yes, it was a GREAT show.
So, for me, the best of the three new songs (not counting Andantino or the viola solo, as these were purely instrumental showcases) was probably Child of My Garden - sounded like it could have been on SLOB or Rupi's, but was more "suite-like", so it had a few different passages in it. So maybe a little bit more like something from Roots to Branches? I hesitate to compare any of these to older Tull, because, really nothing compares to that. Change of Horses was similar, but with kind of a middle-eastern vibe in it. I liked this one quite a bit. Great flute! (actually, all three songs had some great flute) Tea with the Princess was a nice song - no real hook, but I recall enjoying it. Ian related that it was a song for fathers and daughters. I like that. Reall, alll 3 of these songs would stand out on any recent Tull/IA release from the last 10-15 years or so. And its just great to hear new stuff in concert anyway.
Very likely you can see/hear some of these songs on youtube from the UK shows.
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Stormmonkey
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Post by Stormmonkey on Oct 9, 2009 16:21:43 GMT -5
Thanks very much for telling a bit more about these new songs moocow66. Can't wait to hear them!
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Post by bobo the monkey on Oct 9, 2009 20:22:59 GMT -5
Wow...thanks for the encouraging review...I am positively drooling for my turn---31 days ( and 32)...I'm double dipping in Modesto and SF !
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Post by TM on Oct 31, 2009 7:05:23 GMT -5
The backdrop on stage is a simple, white cloth emblazoned with a dark flute-playing figure standing on one leg, which harkens back to Ian Anderson’s cult status as frontman—and presently the only original member—of the 40-year-old legendary progressive rock band Jethro Tull. Anderson has been admonished for imitating sacred Hindu deities...... IA in Chicago
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