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Post by TM on Sept 4, 2014 14:34:05 GMT -5
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Post by Biggles on Sept 5, 2014 17:56:19 GMT -5
Thanks TM, nice find.
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Post by Sharkdaniel on Sept 10, 2014 23:35:32 GMT -5
Lol, I just posted it without knowing it was already posted =P
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Post by TM on Sept 11, 2014 9:23:25 GMT -5
Lol, I just posted it without knowing it was already posted =P Hey Daniel, No problem with the double post. That's most activity we've had in a year!  |
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Post by Sharkdaniel on Sept 11, 2014 22:00:29 GMT -5
Lol, I just posted it without knowing it was already posted =P Hey Daniel, No problem with the double post. That's most activity we've had in a year! Lol, cheers my friend.   |
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Post by Nonfatman on Sept 12, 2014 12:14:56 GMT -5
Lol, I just posted it without knowing it was already posted =P Hey Daniel, No problem with the double post. That's most activity we've had in a year! The dip in activity among the various boards may be reflective of a lot of Tull fans being less than enthralled with four years of tours and albums that do not include Martin Barre, and also with the fact that Tull has now been pronounced dead and buried. For me, it was nice to have Ian's solo band as an supplement to , but not as a replacement for, Tull. I don't care for the rock hero antics of the current guitarist, nor for that matter, his playing, which though proficient, lacks any distinction whatsoever in my view. I miss Martin's understated approach, and the way he would close his eyes, tilt his head back and pour so much emotion into every note. Martin was/is such a unique and passionate player. The recent output is still alright, I still like it, but it will never be the same for me. That was the point I was making with the innocuous 'Tull Haiku' that I posted awhile ago, which some found out of bounds, but which was really a fair and valid expression of how many people feel, and something that was totally in keeping with the policy of free expression and humorous approach that have always been well-known hallmarks of TJTB since its inception five years ago (as of September 10th). Jeff |
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Post by TM on Sept 12, 2014 14:13:37 GMT -5
Hey Daniel, No problem with the double post. That's most activity we've had in a year! The dip in activity among the various boards may be reflective of a lot of Tull fans being less than enthralled with four years of tours and albums that do not include Martin Barre, and also with the fact that Tull has now been pronounced dead and buried. For me, it was nice to have Ian's solo band as an supplement to , but not as a replacement for, Tull. I don't care for the rock hero antics of the current guitarist, nor for that matter, his playing, which though proficient, lacks any distinction whatsoever in my view. I miss Martin's understated approach, and the way he would close his eyes, tilt his head back and pour so much emotion into every note. Martin was/is such a unique and passionate player. The recent output is still alright, I still like it, but it will never be the same for me. That was the point I was making with the innocuous 'Tull Haiku' that I posted awhile ago, which some found out of bounds, but which was really a fair and valid expression of how many people feel, and something that was totally in keeping with the policy of free expression and humorous approach that have always been well-known hallmarks of TJTB since its inception five years ago (as of September 10th). Jeff I don't think there's any doubt as David Rees opined recently that many fans chose to boycott Ian because of Martin on this tour. I agree that solo shows were enjoyable years back as a supplement to Tull. The new music is okay, but it truly doesn't measure up in my book to Tull music. And then I get this feeling of uneasiness when I see Ian's band playing classic Tull songs. I would be much more interested to hear them give us their take on these Tull songs rather than just duplicating Martin's and Doane's work. Martin's band has handled to perfectly by putting their stamp on some great Tull songs. The songs sound fresh and are exciting to listen to again. |
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Post by Biggles on Sept 12, 2014 20:20:05 GMT -5
The dip in activity among the various boards may be reflective of a lot of Tull fans being less than enthralled with four years of tours and albums that do not include Martin Barre, and also with the fact that Tull has now been pronounced dead and buried. For me, it was nice to have Ian's solo band as an supplement to , but not as a replacement for, Tull. I don't care for the rock hero antics of the current guitarist, nor for that matter, his playing, which though proficient, lacks any distinction whatsoever in my view. I miss Martin's understated approach, and the way he would close his eyes, tilt his head back and pour so much emotion into every note. Martin was/is such a unique and passionate player. The recent output is still alright, I still like it, but it will never be the same for me. That was the point I was making with the innocuous 'Tull Haiku' that I posted awhile ago, which some found out of bounds, but which was really a fair and valid expression of how many people feel, and something that was totally in keeping with the policy of free expression and humorous approach that have always been well-known hallmarks of TJTB since its inception five years ago (as of September 10th). Jeff I don't think there's any doubt as David Rees opined recently that many fans chose to boycott Ian because of Martin on this tour. I agree that solo shows were enjoyable years back as a supplement to Tull. The new music is okay, but it truly doesn't measure up in my book to Tull music. And then I get this feeling of uneasiness when I see Ian's band playing classic Tull songs. I would be much more interested to hear them give us their take on these Tull songs rather than just duplicating Martin's and Doane's work. Martin's band has handled to perfectly by putting their stamp on some great Tull songs. The songs sound fresh and are exciting to listen to again. Greed? Please excuse me because I think I kinda of, sort of want to vomit! But only because I agree with all of you and I hate that it's come to this. |
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Post by Michael Crowe on Sept 13, 2014 12:57:09 GMT -5
Lol, I just posted it without knowing it was already posted =P Hey Daniel, No problem with the double post. That's most activity we've had in a year! Well, the last couple months anyway. The echo in here is kind of nice though. |
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Post by TM on Sept 13, 2014 13:46:03 GMT -5
Hey Daniel, No problem with the double post. That's most activity we've had in a year! Well, the last couple months anyway. The echo in here is kind of nice though. Yes, I have to say I much prefer it to the nonsense of trolls like we had in the past. |
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Post by TM on Sept 13, 2014 13:52:54 GMT -5
I don't think there's any doubt as David Rees opined recently that many fans chose to boycott Ian because of Martin on this tour. I agree that solo shows were enjoyable years back as a supplement to Tull. The new music is okay, but it truly doesn't measure up in my book to Tull music. And then I get this feeling of uneasiness when I see Ian's band playing classic Tull songs. I would be much more interested to hear them give us their take on these Tull songs rather than just duplicating Martin's and Doane's work. Martin's band has handled to perfectly by putting their stamp on some great Tull songs. The songs sound fresh and are exciting to listen to again. Greed? Please excuse me because I think I kinda of, sort of want to vomit! But only because agree with all of you and I hate that it's come to this. No question. If you check out Ticketmaster you will notice that the best-of Tull is the prominent feature of these concerts and not the new album. Here's an example of the current promotion: Today's Music Picks: Ian Anderson brings 'Best of Jethro Tull' to OaklandBy Jim Harrington, jharrington@bayareanewsgroup.com Posted: 09/12/2014 05:00:00 AM PDT0 Comments Jethro Tull officially called it quits in 2011, putting an end to a magnificent, multiplatinum career that began in 1967. Yet, its legacy lives on through the work of the band's former leader, Ian Anderson. The acclaimed vocalist, who also ranks as (by far) the most famous flutist in rock history, will perform "The Best of Jethro Tull" on Wednesday at the Fox Theater in Oakland. It should be a great opportunity for Tull fans to hear such classic-rock staples as "Locomotive Breath," "Thick as a Brick" and, of course, "Aqualung." Anderson will also perform selections from his latest solo record, "Homo Erraticus." Show time is 8 p.m. and tickets are $45.50-$85.50, |
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Post by housebrick on Sept 13, 2014 17:12:36 GMT -5
Dont think i'll ever watch Ians band again unless Martin returns and rescues it (very unlikely i know ).
Some dreadful footage on utube of Ians current tour,Goodyear singing lead vocals on WYTTHM a particular low point.
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Post by TM on Sept 13, 2014 20:02:44 GMT -5
I posted that on our board, and yes it is unwatchable. Hopefully that was just one of those really off nights.
As for Martin rejoining Ian, I cannot see it.
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I have tickets to Durham (18th row) and Charlotte (4th row), North Carolina shows in October.
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Post by Jamesrhome2night on Sept 14, 2014 22:03:48 GMT -5
Splendid interview and a delightful man and musician!
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Post by Morthoron on Sept 23, 2014 8:22:10 GMT -5
I posted that on our board, and yes it is unwatchable. Hopefully that was just one of those really off nights. As for Martin rejoining Ian, I cannot see it. Nah, Tull is done. And I have been quite done with Ian's traveling circus of choir boys, squeezy things and Opahloompas for the last few years. It does nothing for me except make me melancholy everytime I hear Ian gasp out any Tull song. I do hope Martin brings his band to the states. Now, that is someone I'd pay to see, because I am on a pilgrimage to see all the old guitar gods again before they go to Valhalla. I have tickets for Robin Trower in October. |
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Post by TM on Sept 24, 2014 13:24:54 GMT -5
I posted that on our board, and yes it is unwatchable. Hopefully that was just one of those really off nights. As for Martin rejoining Ian, I cannot see it. Nah, Tull is done. And I have been quite done with Ian's traveling circus of choir boys, squeezy things and Opahloompas for the last few years. It does nothing for me except make me melancholy everytime I hear Ian gasp out any Tull song. I do hope Martin brings his band to the states. Now, that is someone I'd pay to see, because I am on a pilgrimage to see all the old guitar gods again before they go to Valhalla. I have tickets for Robin Trower in October. Have you seen Robin's new album? Roots and branches |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 14:46:58 GMT -5
Interesting to hear that they did some of the rehearsing for MITG in a basement considering (if I remember correctly) that a considerable amount of the rehearsing and writing of Thick as a Brick was done in a small basement according to either Martin or Ian--why was it so hard for them to get a nice space to rehearse?
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