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Post by Dan on Nov 4, 2009 17:48:41 GMT -5
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Post by bobo the monkey on Nov 4, 2009 21:27:57 GMT -5
Thanks...I'm starting to trust the setlist will stay intact for a few more days and i can count on 2 of the 3 new songs and some other rarities and favorites.
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Post by TM on Nov 5, 2009 9:10:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the post Dan. Hope you don't mind that I added the link for the IA Q&A.
I appreciate this review since it's a most honest review of a current day Ian Anderson show.
I also appreciate Ian's honesty in mentioning that the lack of record sales has effected his motivation.
I would be happy if he just threw us a bone every once and awhile with a down-loadable track.
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Post by Nonfatman on Nov 5, 2009 10:32:44 GMT -5
Thanks...I'm starting to trust the setlist will stay intact for a few more days and i can count on 2 of the 3 new songs and some other rarities and favorites. You lucky dog, going to see IA with three women who are all Tull fanatics! How did you swing that? You behave yourself!!!  Jeff |
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Post by bobo the monkey on Nov 5, 2009 17:29:33 GMT -5
Four, Jeff...Bluehare is bringing her mother!
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Post by Nonfatman on Nov 5, 2009 22:48:01 GMT -5
An old friend, Pamela from Kansas (a/k/a "Positive Pam"), who promises to join us shortly, wrote, elsewhere, the following story/review concerning the Phoenix show:
"First good news, at least for the Phoenix crowd. Apparently Ian made Meena an offer she couldn't refuse. So it was a delight to see her back on the stage.
I knew the show was going to be a good one; as I stumbled out of the supershuttle at the hotel, Florian walked out the front ... I just called out his name, and mentioned being a fan in passing .... then checked in. Next morning, breakfast in the dinning room was to die for. As in, deathly. Too much grease, too much spice. My fault for going for the buffet. The
music, on the other hand, was quite nice. Of course it was just piped in, soft musak, a bit of flute type stuff. When Bouree started, I really wasn't surprised, since I have heard it before. But after a while I realized it was a bit louder, a bit crisper, a bit too good to be anyone other than Ian.
Somewhere else in the hotel. I think I heard a bit of Florian's guitar ... but I decided just to finish my meal, and to leave them alone. Guess I am a firm believer that the band's off time is their time, and just sat and enjoyed from where I was.
And, as I expected, the show was good. I would have to say it was the best show I ever saw. Nothing new, although it was the full show with intermission, instead of the shortened version I saw at the MGM. But I have come to believe that how good a show is often depends upon Ian, and his
mood. Both shows I have seen, he has been in good spirits, and I think it is because he is doing something he wants to do. Obviously, never Jethro Tull without Martin, who I know we will see again. God willing. But he was in great form. Perhaps 2 weeks of pampering at a spa with swedish massage
masters ... when Dungringill started, his voice was strong, sharp, rich ... hard to say. Very good IMHO, the best that could be wanted from a man of his age who uses those lungs so much.
I have never heard anything of the song mentioned at the beginning, about a child in the garden, but perhaps that was one of those trial pieces that just didn't work. Perhaps he has decided to try out stuff before it gets recorded. Who knows. I have certainly enjoyed all the newer unreleased
music I have heard. In fact, at several points, usually when it was the viola and the flute, I actually realized that there were tears on my face, of enjoyment. I fear that some who are waiting for that new Tull album may not be as happy if we next see a solo album, but an artist can't always control the direction the creativity takes. Personally, I think that
working with younger people has also been good for him. I think one might say that he recognizes the potential they have, and helps them to make the most of it."
Thanks, Pam.....hope to see you here soon!
Jeff
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