Flutist Reacts to Jethro Tull's Mind-Blowing 'A New Day Yesterday' Live Performance

[@ClaireHoldich]

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[@Joemartin-g5b]

I've seen them six times. One of my top three of all time.

[@williambaldridge1203]

You'd probably be better checking out the flute solo from Tampa Stadium 1976. Much better video, and much better sound.

[@blackinblue11]

I think Clive Bunker flew too low under the radar as a amazing amazing drummer..what a machine

[@dunringill1747]

Agreed. Clive Bunker is my second favorite Tull drummer. It's hard to stand out when Barriemore Barlow is what came next.

[@45Unit]

Great video from the earlier days of the band. Nice to see how his style evolved.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Couldn't agree more! 😄

[@tjsogmc]

Tull released their first album on my birthday. Literal birthday. I've seen them live 5 times and every show was fantastic. My fondest and clearest memory was from when I was in college in my first apartment on a spring day I had just bought the Benefit album on those new fangled "CD" things. The song "Inside" played. I remember that moment, the smells of the apartment and, the sunlight on the spring day, everything just like it's happening now. It's amazing how a song can trigger such clear memories and emotions. Tull fan for life, literally 😀

[@ClaireHoldich]

What a lovely memory, and yes I find it fascinating how music can transport us to another time. Thanks for watching 😄🙏

[@balticstain7150]

Omg this is old but brilliant..

[@johnclibbens6803]

Very interesting reaction - as a lifelong Tull fan I’m delighted to have stumbled across your channel.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Hi John! I'm delighted you're here! Feel free to check out my other Tull content and I hope to her more from you soon! 😄🙏

[@fords_nothere_100]

Historic and just overall brilliant. What a gem.

[@davidporter499]

Saw them in 69 and 70 thanks to a school friends older brother, at the Royal Albert Hall, and have been hooked ever since.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Ah, I hacve to admit I'm pretty jealous of that but I"m excited to see them again next year! Thanks for watching David 😄🙏

[@dunringill1747]

I just found your channel. As a fellow Tull fan, I did the proper thing by liking and subscribing. At this point - Not only was Ian less than 2 years in on teaching himself the flute, but he was also keeping up on all the other instruments he plays. It is awesome to watch the evolution of Tull's live performances over the years. Sadly there just isn't enough Tull footage out there.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Hi, thanks for watching and subscribing! I agree, it's fabulous to see the evolution of his talent which is I think is one that is very special and unique. I hope you enjoy my other Tull content too 😄🙏

[@mrtonyo1965]

My very first concert in 1972. They were awesome

[@franciscodiaz183]

Nice reaction, Claire. Thanks.

[@ClaireHoldich]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching! 😄🙏

[@Rassskle]

I was lucky to see them live on their 1972 tour of Australia....... it is mind boggling to see the bands improvement from late 1971 into 1972 and beyond. Those later concerts were as tight and as musical as a symphony orchestra..... very different to the videos of their earlier gigs. lol

[@fredkrissman6527]

StandUp was my intro to JT, which I heard playing in a SunsetStrip (Hollyweird) "head shop" that also sold vinyl. I was 15 yrs young, stoned on LSD as usual at that time, and immediately entranced with THIS exact song; I bought the lp then&there, and wore it out on my cheap phonograph! JT was my fav band in the early to mid-60s, only moving on to other stuff after PassionPlay, which was also the third time I saw them in concert. Thanx for the memories!!!

[@ClaireHoldich]

What a great memory, thanks for sharing Fred 😃🙏

[@waldorfstatler3129]

Have you heard of Thijs van Leer from the band Focus? I think you'll like his flute work on tracks Anonymus Two, Love Remembered and Answer? Questions! - Questions? Answer! off their album Focus III.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Yes, I love Thijs van Leer, in fact I've covered the Focus track 'Sneezing Bull' which you're welcome to check out on my channel and come and request of a livestream. Thanks for watching 😄🙏

[@BritIronRebel]

My father was WWII Big Band era guy that played the Sax. He encouraged us to play an instrument and I took up the flute. Got classics training, etc. But as a teenager, it just wasn't very cool especially for a male. Then Jethro Tull hit the scene and suddenly it was OK to be a male flautist.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Absolutely! Ian has been an inspiration to so many. Do you still play?

[@BritIronRebel]

@@ClaireHoldich Oh yes, I've got much more time to now that I am retired. But I still absolutely love the flute.

[@kajlennartsson4234]

Hello Claire. I hope for more Jethro Tull Reaction. One of favourite Tull songs is Thick as a brick. What is your favourite Tull song?

[@ClaireHoldich]

I'll see what I can do Kaj! I have so many favourites but I think Look into the sun and locomotive breath are up there for me. Wishing you a most flutifull day! 😄🎶

[@blackinblue11]

@@ClaireHoldich I mean it's hard..there are many many favorites to choose from of this insane band:) Cheers! And yeah, I myself also wish to be at any of the early Tull concert..must have been mind blowing..

[@dunringill1747]

@@ClaireHoldich Such a difficult question to answer for me. Their catalogue runs deep. I tend to find that my favorite Tull song happens to be the one I'm listening to at the time.

[@thomascroft5076]

It needs to be mentioned that Ian's phenomenal flute playing is achieved despite the fact that, because of a deformity, he can't use the little finger on his right hand. Also, I remember him saying in an interview many years ago, that when his daughter was at school and learning to play the flute, she came home one day and remonstrated with him, telling him: 'Dad, you're not playing the flute properly.'

[@ClaireHoldich]

Great point Thomas and yes, I love that story too! Wishing you a most Flutifull day! 😄🙏

[@luizcarlosbrusamolin4781]

Suggestions for tracks : Flying Dutchman, Teacher, One Brown Mouse and One white Duck.

[@rockymountboy]

Ian mentioned in an interview that in the early days he used voice more to cover over the fact that he wasn't yet a good flute player.

[@bert0522]

Ian was the best frontman ever, give My God live a listen. Jim

[@mikeross14]

Shoot the concert Sound-man! Feedback,and no Reverb on Vocals! But in spite of that Ian and band Excellent!

[@petephone9353]

Are the explosives in your 'ead on a hair trigger ?

[@ClaireHoldich]

Nope, no hair trigger explosives in my head. Just a lot of creativity and passion for what I do. Thanks for watching! 😄🙏

[@squidkid2]

While Ian Anderson is playing the heck out of the harmonica the band is really rocking out in the background although you can barely hear them because of the poor sound. 1970 was an interesting year for music. Things were changing from the folky pop and blues rock of the 60's to more prog-rock. Think of Yes and Mahavishnu Orchestra. You can hear a blues rock influence on this performance but the fact that he was improvising his solos seems to me that maybe he had jazz influences. I'm thinking of Rashan Roland Kirk and others who were moving towards "free jazz". Ornette Colemand also comes to mind. I don't know if as a classical flautist you listen to any jazz flautists but it's really a rich vain of music when it comes to the flute.

[@petrikarkkainen1586]

I didn't know he played the harmonica, too....

[@ClaireHoldich]

There isn't a lot that he hasn't played at one time and another! Thanks for watching! 😄🙏

[@lewismaddox4132]

Yeah, lan is well known for his snide remarks to the audience.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Hi Lewis and welcome! I hope you enjoy my other Tull content too. Wishing you a flutifull day! 😄👍

[@jermaschinot]

Ian was in his black man phase. He got over it soon. The band didn't play very well yet but they soon got over that too.

[@jackempson3044]

Poor recording quality. I've seen him live three times. He was top notch live and full of energy.

[@soloperformer5598]

You don't sound like a septic but you spell like one.

[@nicholasbell9017]

Flautist. Not "flutist".

[@williambaldridge1203]

This was not a very good recording of this song. I've heard other recordings of this concert and they were better than this. Or at least I think I have.

[@ClaireHoldich]

Perhaps, but don't you just love the raw energy of it?? Thanks for watching! 😄🙏

[@williambaldridge1203]

@ClaireHoldich yes, but the sound seems muffled. There are other recordings of that same concert that has much better, clearer sound.

[@WillyAffentranger-jb1oi]

Terrible Sound. I hate that.

[@RaysDad]

With all his showmanship and pizzaz I believe Ian lost his song, which has a simple and sincere melody and poignant lyrics. Likewise he rather abused his flute, making this beautifully delicate instrument sound harsh and clumsy. His harmonica playing was good and I don't know why he didn't continue with that instrument throughout the song and leave his flute in its case.

[@ClaireHoldich]

I can appreciate where you're coming from, however I think that having the opposing ideas of a sincere melody with a heavier flute outburst sums up the overall idea of happiness meets sadness, which is present in many Tull songs. I believe that all instruments can have many sounds and colours and it's thanks to musicians like IA who experimented with them that we have come to know this.

[@RaysDad]

@@ClaireHoldich The audience clearly enjoyed Ian's novel approach; he's "reaching" them.