Classical Flutist Reacts: Jethro Tull - My God (Isle of Wight 1970)

[@CalJennings]

"It just sounds like he wants to experiment with the boundaries of what is possible..." You just summed up the 70s in one statement.

[@timmorin2304]

Best Decade Ever.

[@kimberlyfrost4730]

As a 70's kid i 101% agree with this comment!

[@karnevil8951]

Life we lived...

[@whitefeather5629]

And a whole lot of drugs too!

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Just like Jeff Beck- pushes the limits on 🎸🎵🎶

[@kingbee48185]

Ian Anderson is Jethro Tull. He is so humble. He was one of the greatest stage performers in the history of rock music. The one legged wild flute playing from the Shakespearian mad man. I so much miss the 70s when I see vintage Tull like this

[@badplay156]

Ian Anderson said he tried to go solo severL times but could never think of any other musicians he that could back him up as well as his band mates

[@boataxe4605]

That’s a huge insult to Martin Barr.

[@Dragonfly-LazyDynamite]

He STILL is! Tull is now touring.

[@pjteves1]

Jethro Tull is the band!! Ian Anderson is the lead singer

[@kellysmith3628]

His band was so great, Aqualung such a great album.Ian was such a wild frontman.

[@MrManitoufalls]

Since you like Ian Anderson aka Jethro Tull, you should try to interview him or do a podcast with him. This way you can ask him all your questions about his flute playing.

[@drumhd1]

Mike Swegle My feelings exactly. I bet he would do it. Especially now that he has the time........

[@paulmazierski5945]

I agree. Contact Ian....see if he'd do an interview. Consummate super unique showman. Love Tull!

[@KevinWMoor]

Good luck with that - he's quite famous for being rather grumpy.

[@AndyZach]

@@KevinWMoor Who can be grumpy with sweet Heline???

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

I was thinking the same thing! And Mr. Kevin Moor he is not a grumpy person, he just looks grumpy! Kinda like me I'm not grumpy "I'm one big freaking ray of Sunshine" I just look grumpy!!! 😎 I'm sure he would love to do an interview with our equally grumpy Lady Heline! 😎😉

[@WendiHenderson-h5p]

Ian is a genius and the whole reason I played the flute and decided to take it up again…40 years later. I have always love this band and I thank my dad because he has a couple albums I fell it love with at an early age. This Was and Benefit. I just too my dad to see them in San Diego I’m Sept this year. Amazing. Front row center. Ian can still play and jump around the stage. Ian is truly a legend. ❤

[@timcastle1844]

Jethro Tull are, in my opinion, one of the greatest bands; live they are second to none.

[@phriedokra6158]

Rush is close

[@troddy3925]

Still not in the Rock N Roll Hall

[@Pohleece222]

My generation grew up on Tull and all the other innovative musicians from that period. It was a wonderful time to be young!

[@JamesBond-uz2dm]

The music was the sound track of my misspent youth. Maybe it was not misspent after all.

[@joyflavell7385]

I was 10 when the Beatles came out and got my first transistor radio. From that moment on it was all about the music. I'm so glad I was on that journey and love watching her.

[@suziesmith2142]

YES IT WAS!!

[@iamtheman78]

I’d say I grew up in the wrong generation, but at least I can listen to Tull, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, even if I wasn’t around when they were on the billboard.

[@stayathome2]

I grew up in the 60's and early 70's, and I could not agree with you more! Me and my friends would sit and listen to Aqualung and Thick As a Brick for hours, unlike today where everyone walks around with earbuds listening to crappy mp3's of even crappier music. Ian Anderson was one of the most creative minds in music and I'm glad I'm of the age when I got to experience his peak output in my formative years. I like Heline's reaction to these songs because she genuinely seems to see the genius at work and doesn't give the usual professional musician critique of finding every little fault they can. Indeed, this was a most fertile period for musical creativity!

[@billcarson]

Ian Anderson, a stage animal, a musical genius, multi-instrumentalist, the puss in boots, the magic flute, an unrepeatable artist. God bless Ian forever,... love this man

[@vonbuzz9009]

Huge impact on my musical tastes ,,,, a favorite in my playlist

[@gettyupup9658]

People who were lucky enough to see J T in the seventies had to be just Blown Away Ian put his whole heart into his playin the flute, even a modern day flutist was taken aback which tells you what a performance Jethro Tull with the band this was truly a great rock band !!!

[@hepcat-bob]

I saw them the night before Ian's 28th birthday in '75. It was an incredible show. Jeffrey Hammond wore a black and white striped suit and played a matching bass.

[@briantlougan810]

"That's a showman." I saw Jethro Tull in 1972. Ian Anderson, besides writing their great music, playing guitar, singing with one of the most singular voices in rock, playing rock flute...was dazzling on stage at that time. I still haven't completely recovered from how amazing it was to watch and hear him when he was at his peak.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Oh you lucky thing, of course I agree with every single word

[@John-bs6oo]

I'm 17 and my dad introduced me to Jethro Tull, I wish I was alive to see Jethro Tull and specifically Ian at their peak because they are absolutely astounding to listen to. I just recently bought the 50th-anniversary vinyl.

[@Flum666]

and they were of course also completely in the nude, you forgot to mention that

[@billakers6082]

Saw them in Dallas during the Aqualung tour. I had the best seat in the house next to the sound engineer. Still the best concert I've ever attended and I've been to and seen the best.

[@adriannecottingham3430]

I saw Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull like in 1972 and the talent and energy just blew me away! Just a phenomenal show to be sure#

[@amberandrews6842]

One of my favorites. I saw him 6 and a half months pregnant. Altitude of a mile above Sea level. He was dancing across the stage, doing stag leaps, while playing.... Never missed or even bobbled a note.... Didn't run out of air either. He was so amazing we named the child Ian.

[@davelister2961]

That's tantamount to child abuse. You should have named him Jethro.

The world lights up with your smile, and the air becomes even lighter with your laughter. Thanks Heline.

[@iantreefellow]

Beautiful honest smile

[@michaelsullivan6127]

@Rene Paez What you said.

[@keriford54]

You seem a mix of horrified, flabbergasted and fascinated by Jethro Tull and particularly Ian Anderson's playing. I very much enjoy you reactions.

[@markdemell3717]

She works in an orchestra and says ,there is so much going on at the same time, that's rock and roll.

[@scottmiller4516]

welcome to Rock n Roll

[@AJCsr]

A lot to take in from the flutist alone, let alone the rest of the band. When I was 13, almost 50 years ago, I walk around with a cassette player with my Aqualung tape. I probably listened to it 15 times a day !

[@theplanetruth]

Yes!! How many flute solos can one song have? Ian: Hold my beer

[@mrisaac638]

hahahah, word

[@pdoylemi]

Ian Anderson did something I would not have thought possible - he made the flute "cool" to a generation of rockers. I remember listening to Tull albums in the 70s, and I loved the songs and the lyrics, but I was always waiting for the great flute performances.

[@martinperry5072]

And Ray Thomas?

[@johnlundy6665]

Love Ian, but when it comes to flute, we can't forget The Moody Blues ❤️🙏👍✌️👏🏼

[@maxkronader5225]

Ian's inspiration for his flute playing style was Rahsan Roland Kirk. Definitely worth a listen.

[@robertelam6436]

@@johnlundy6665 çontinue continue

[@phriedokra6158]

@@johnlundy6665 or Marshall Tucker...Laurie Andersen

[@wirefreez]

What I found incredible about Ian Anderson and his flute playing is that he is completely self taught! I had always assumed from the first moment that I saw him play was that he was classically trained to a very level. The man is quite simply a musical genius.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

What is even more incredible is he really did not know how to to play the flute at this time. He was self taught all wrong. It was many years later before he learned how to play the flute like you are supposed too. He has a wonky pinky too, that makes it weird how he has too play.

[@samuelhoover5826]

Yes!

[@terrychurch100]

Highlight of my week is watching Ian Anderson make Heline laugh.

[@greogesnote8507]

Well I don’t really know if Heline is becoming a Tull fan but it looks like Tull fans are becoming Heline fans. I know I am.

[@miserablerhurensohn]

Same here.

[@Kiera_Jackson74]

Yup! Same here I dusted off the old flute from high school and it's currently getting a tune up at the shop. Can't wait!

[@tedball8677]

greoges note - Amen to that. Count me in as a looooooong time Tull/Anderson fan and now a Heline fan.

[@johnjacobs1625]

dito

[@robertwelch3240]

Me 5!😁

[@sly2392]

ian anderson. one of the greatest showman of all time.

[@PIGFRAN]

Sem sombra de dúvidas!!!!!

[@rightchordleadership]

100% correct. Arguably nobody better.

[@eddiecarpenter8440]

Kinda like David Lee Roth with Van Halen

[@vandenro]

For me, this is one of rocks greatest performances of all time.

[@philm6674]

By the look on her face, he has a new fan

[@Drums-ve8on]

I saw JT at a concert in ‘73. Ian Anderson said “we will open with Aqualung”. And they played the entire album! The next ”song” was Thick as a Brick. Same deal. Utterly amazing.

[@samuelhoover5826]

I wish I could have been there! So amazing to heat Aqualung in its entirety.

[@mariocuffaro4848]

Me too in Rome, same concert, or perhaps in 1972..

[@bradneuman8329]

He is like the Jimi Hendrix of the flute. He becomes part of the flute like it is part of his body. I saw him live in 1974 and was totally mesmerized by him and his band. So glad to see you enjoy Ian Anderson and love your reaction.

[@barrypigeon6211]

I saw him in concert only 3 years ago, he is doing a limited your this year also

[@russellaustin4988]

You are so lucky they taped these performances or only us old people would be the only ones to see this

[@peterfhere9461]

This was the one and only time I saw them live - I wish I could have my time again....

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

You said it bro, he was just fantastic!! I think I paid $2.50, what a concert! Think it was 1971

[@tmikula97]

Cactus was the only band at isle of Wright that wasn't taped. There is no video footage of cactus anywhere in existence

[@maewinter2823]

That is my favorite Jethro Tull song. That song made me want to play the flute in 1973. I didn't want to be like the next guitar player, so my parents bought me a used flute and I sat in my room playing the Aqualung album over and over and learned how to play like that.. my first flute was stolen from me while I was walking down the street, I use to walk all over town playing and when my friends in school found out they had a secret fund raiser and bought me another flute.. I've had a few over the years cheap ones and I still pick it up now and then.. I was 16 when I started playing.. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@NigelOrmsvik]

I was lucky enough to be at the Isle of Wight in 1970, mainly to see The Who, but Ian and Jethro Tull just blew me away, if only you could have been there too the atmosphere was amazing. Seeing the band live was an experience never to be forgotten.

[@daviemcf]

I felt the same way about Taste.

[@suziesmith2142]

OH you LUCKY devil!!

[@rfdua]

😱

[@reggierico]

What an epic concert that must have been. In all my concert going in the 70's, I unfortunately never went to a Tull concert. A big regret. One of my college roommates turned me on to him and I bought most of their albums, which I still have!

[@dengolding5926]

@@reggierico I was lucky enough to see Jethro Tull live on probably 4 or 5 occasions. The Isle of wight was probably the best.. Even got to see The Doors and Hendrix...

[@drydogg]

I smiled when she jumped when the song slammed into the second part. I like the fact that she's very open-minded about music outside of her training. It's a neat idea to borrow from classical music to make rock music. I'm an old Metal Head and I'm familiar with how so many Metal artists went and tapped many aspects of classical music for their compositions. Great video!

[@cactustree07]

He was something to see, during the early 70's, in a live performance.

[@oldintheway5527]

I agree I was lucky enough to see him in 77 78 79 and then a few times the '80s and '90s but they were at peak performance in the '70s

[@markboeckner2491]

Attend every of his concerts in the USA !!..

[@markboeckner2491]

Shrooms

[@markboeckner2491]

Shrooms

[@Ojisan642]

I saw him in the 90s and it was still every bit as amazing, at least for me!

[@tmackinator]

Tull was my favorite band at the time. They were different from what was popular at the time. This time period was the best of rock music never to be repeated.

[@edwardmarquis4411]

Sitting on a park bench...

[@greogesnote8507]

Is it just my imagination or is Heline becoming a Jethro Tull fan ?

[@bobgreen623]

I think she likes Ian Anderson's showmanship and unorthodox techniques.

[@patrickkaltner8554]

She's hooked

[@ScottieKen]

right!? I think so.

[@SantiagoRodriguez-ow9rn]

She's not only becoming a Jethro Tull fan but having a crush on Ian Anderson too.

[@JamesBond-uz2dm]

Yes, Heline is gaining an appreciation of Ian Andersrson. " There are a lot of techniques you really don't see in classical music." You are correct Heline.

[@welshskies]

I love your channel Heline, it is brilliant to see the post 70's generation enjoying vintage Tull, we oldies had a great time! :-)

[@HelineFay]

Many thanks! 🙂

[@TheShredworthy]

Good music and performances are timeless! Cheers

[@kirbyhans5261]

Ian is one of a kind. Acrobat , vocalist , comedian , multi-talented musician. Plus he loves cats....😁🐈

[@sinfalacias2009]

He is a genius!

[@ffakr]

@@octomancer I don't remember where, exactly, but I recall hearing a story about Anderson opening up the grounds of one of his estates to squatters at one point. From the way it was told to me, this would have been back in the 70's but a quick search didn't bring up any documentation of this. Wikipedia attributes (past?) estates on Skye & Radnage to him, and a current home in Wiltshire.

[@Wraithlen]

You forgot....a Bard. :D

[@justgivemethetruth]

> Plus he loves cats yeah, well no one's perfect.

[@walterf6993]

I don't believe there were any other lead rock and roll flutists. Only Ian Anderson could pull it off. As teenage high school students we were mesmerized by his songs. It was all new and exciting to hear it for the first time during the psychedelic era of music.

[@alanthomson1227]

Focus and Traffic had some amazing flute parts I think you’d like .

[@dapubo]

And an spanish band called Ñu. I prefer Jethro of course, but Ñu is interesting to hear them, and Molina as singer and flutist

[@dazky55]

"Such a showman" , Yes. His manager in those years advised him to remember on stage he was an entertainer. And he carried that out with aplomb!

[@Malibu1515]

Terry Ellis...the Alis in Chrysalis. Chris Wright being..well Chrys. Terry managed Jethro Tull and Chris Wright managed Ten Years After.

[@race4711]

Heline, i'm Italian, sorry for my bad english... i had your age during the Jethro Tull big success. Ian Anderson was the connection between Rock and Classical music world. Today is different, all is very serious and canonical, my generation was the generation of The Who, Genesis, King Crimson, more or less punk-hippy people... but it's very emotional for me see the reactions from your youthness, touching my old heart. Your generation is very cool!

[@RateOfChange]

Ciao, friend. I'm not Italian, but most of my great grandparents were and I have huge respect for the country. I'm proud of my ancestry. Anyway, do you know Premiata Forneria Marconi? I bet you like them. They're the greatest Italian band ever in my opinion.

[@herik63]

And now italy won the eurofestival with Maneskin :D (I'm Italian too)

[@robertlacamp4731]

Do you check out the studio recordings of the live tracks? "MY God" comes from the album Aqualung, for me, one of their best. Nick Randall-Smith is right, it is lovely to see you young people discovering this music. Remember, before 1967 there was nothing like this.

[@fordp69]

True, but this particular version of My God is an earlier work, and much changed before it was included on Aqualung.

[@maewinter2823]

@@fordp69 True Aqualung didn't release until late 72 I believe.. My favorite Tull song.

[@ericmillman]

@@maewinter2823 Aqualung came out in '71. Thick As A Brick came out the following hear. Heline - I think this performance came out in 1970, so he had only been playing flute for 2 years.

[@GeoffCB]

@@fordp69 Yes, with a few words that were self-censored later! And Glenn Cornick as well, you can hear the different bass lines.

[@bjorn-falkoandreas9472]

The thing which amazes me the most is that nobody is discussing the massive cod piece in the room. Ever caught them live? I did 20 or so years ago.

[@Ericwest1000]

Thanks Heline, the expressions on your face as Ian Anderson sings and plays are priceless! At one point you say "that was startling," which was a wonderful understatement as the power of the music was overwhelming and Ian's lyrical examination of the story of God and Christ - were iconoclastic - to say the least!

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

Watching the enormous grin take over your beautiful face while watching Ian's antics made my entire week. I always appreciate your take on all thing flute... But especially Ian Anderson.

[@christopherbacon1077]

The advantage of being self taught is that he didn't know what he wasn't supposed to be able to do

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Harpo Marx of the Marx Brothers was similar when he took up the harp. He saw a picture of a woman playing the harp and assumed that she was playing it correctly and took his cue from there. His technique was completely wrong from there on, but it worked for him.

[@silasfatchett7380]

@@NewFalconerRecords And he was approached by classically trained harpists who were fascinated by his technique.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

@@silasfatchett7380 Exactly! He decided to take proper lessons from a professional at some stage, and he soon realised that he was basically paying to perform in front of them because they were more interested in watching what he was doing rather than teaching him anything. The lessons didn't last long.

[@eleonorer.6861]

ahahahahahah that's so true !

[@heyzeusghoti1483]

Its a "somewhat advantage". A well taught classical instrument player have greater knowledge of the dynamics of the instrument; therefore they can be much more methodical in exploiting those dynamics. They are afraid that that "wrongness will creap in and degrade their rigid techniques .

[@michaelpdawson]

Your being startled by the entrance of the full band reminded me of this. The first time I saw Jethro Tull in concert, in 1971, they opened with this song. It began with just Ian in a spotlight with his acoustic guitar, and I couldn't even see that the rest of the band had come onstage in the darkness behind him. When the full band suddenly came roaring in during the second verse as the lights came blazing up I nearly fell over backwards!

[@wolfhart1444]

Damn I wish I could have seen that! With all the times I've seen them live, they've never played this and it's one of my favorite songs from them. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@heynow4512]

I think I was there!

[@heynow4512]

M.P. Dawson- ur discription is quite vivid. Where was the venue? I recall that scene. L.A. Forum? Thx 4 the trip down memory lane...

[@bobby666666]

@@wolfhart1444 I only saw Tull once in March 92. The did play My God which I first heard on the Radio a few weeks before. I went the next day to the Record Store and purchased Aqualung because of My God. I did not have Aqualung previously as I had a few of the songs on compilations.

[@wolfhart1444]

@@bobby666666 Aqualung was my first Tull album, heard some of side 1 at a party. It was love at first listen; frankly all it took was the first track. Been a die-hard junkie ever since and to this day they remain my favorite band

[@ianwilkinson4602]

He is the greatest and so are the band, such talent. Follow that , no one ever has, no one ever will ever, one of a kind, and such a wonderful musical legacy .I am so glad that I was around from the very start of Jethro, and of seeing them live. They have been the backdrop to my life, thanks guys past and present. and thank you Heline you obviously are becoming a fan.

[@liljafamilyaccount7306]

Welcome to the strange and weird but very enjoyable world of Jethro Tull

[@hmsljj]

I soooo much enjoy classically trained people seeing the reckless abandonment of rock music with artists like Ian Anderson. Such a fine reaction because of it. Thank you!

[@Frank-pe9pk]

There will never be another Ian Anderson.....Never! I am so glad to have grown up with Jethro Tull. Their concerts were so much energy!

[@jimyep9971]

Growing up i always loved there music n still do.

[@olliefoxx7165]

Heline is so chill. She's got a calming presence. Like her set as well.

[@redryder6523]

Warching you laugh at him got me laughing. I dont know why, but it was hilarious seeing your reaction to him. Enjoy your videos. Have a good weekend Heline.

[@rchydrozz751]

He's the Hendrix of flute.

[@modelnutty6503]

maybe Zappa fits better

[@ryanwebb6356]

Have you heard The Wagakki Band? Bamboo flute as a lead instrument for heavy rock...

[@haljacobsen5400]

Heline, I haven't listened to your covers yet. However, watching your facial expressions brings me great joy. I've been a Jethro Tull fan since 1973. Now, a fan of yours!

[@poetwarriorrare9489]

I first heard Jethro Tull in in 1972....before that I listened to the radio and the Beatles, Elvis, Supremes, etc....mostly 3 minute songs, verse...chorus, verse...chorus...repeat 1st verse...chorus...song over....every song had the same lyrics...I love you, I cant live without you....I'm so lonely etc, etc, etc.....still to this day you can turn on the radio and here 2020 versions of the same songs......then that day came where I heard TULL with 5 and 6 minute songs and fascinating lyrics and a sophistication that I only heard in my parents classical records.....this sent me on a journey into progressive rock and changed my life....sometimes I think that my mind was not ready for this level of sophistication at age 13 and this complcated music slightly ruined my ability to hear the I-you-me-you songs that are still going strong on the radio. Glad you are listening to music I listened to nearly 50 years ago.

[@josephnaja]

I absolutely love your reactions to his flute playing! I'm a huge Tull Fan, I've been listening to them since way way before you were born, I'm 63 years young! I've probably seen Tull live a half dozen times over the years, and he's still going strong 🌴🌴

[@thomasdecker7631]

Heline, your genuine reactions to the outrageous things Ian Anderson does are just as entertaining as the outrageous things Ian Anderson does. Enjoying your reaction videos very much. Thank you for posting.

[@WoodstockG54]

Was lucky to be crushed against the stage in 1970, watching him do those tunes. O, I miss those times.

[@MrGadfly772]

That flute solo was really something else. Ian Anderson is so playful with what he does with the flute, it's just incredible. There is no more entertaining performer, the man's breath control and energy are superhuman!

[@bruceday8464]

Until Jethro Tull came along, no one had ever heard a flute like Ian Anderson plays it. It's a special slice of the Jethro Tull pie.

[@StevenCharlesJazz]

Actually Bruce, there was, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, who Ian was definitely influenced by, as he even included one of his tunes, "Serenade to a Cuckoo", on Tull's first album. Ian was definitely instrumental in bringing flute to Rock, and legitimizing its place in Rock music. I was lucky enough to see them, on what might've been their first tour of America, and they amazed us all... But check out Kirk, and you'll see his influence.

[@waterfordrs22]

@@StevenCharlesJazz -No doubt about it.

[@Fretless99]

You look slightly scared, I love it! I thought your last Tull video was just great, Heline. You reaction was sincere , straight to the heart. Loved the respect you showed Ian

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

He still tours Madame.. go see him if you can!! His live shows (as you can see) are incredible! Shoot he will probably want to meet you!!!

[@dottydew3673]

He's mellowed a bit. Seen him with my son in 2010. Not quite as wild when I seen him in the 70s. Still great. My son became a fan in the 90s listening to my albums.

[@j.dragon651]

@@dottydew3673 it gets a little tough dancing around stage for a few hours as you get older, I know this from experience.

[@XHitsugaX]

thanks to covid the concert got postponed?

[@markhaseley3304]

Ian Anderson is a joy in his band and the 60's/70's were the great time of experimentation all over the world. So happy to watch others get to know his magnificence. Cheers

[@msmith5121]

At this point in his career, he had been playing the flute for a very short time....to be able to do this in front of 15,000 people is mind blowing. Incredibly talented musician.

[@trevorkenward7661]

A showman indeed. He wasn’t into drink and drugs - this was all him...

[@SouthCircinus]

@Ron Maimon Source?

[@dunringill1747]

@Ron Maimon This is quite odd news and could be construed as an ironic joke from Robert Plant. I think you might be confusing Ian Anderson with Glenn Cornick. It was a well known fact Ian Anderson spoke out against drugs (with the exception of drinking alcohol & smoking cigarettes). Glenn Cornick was the only band member known for drug taking and it was causing tension between Cornick and Anderson for years. Ian fired Glenn Cornick from the band for cocaine abuse and how it interfered with the band's professionalism. Cornick was fired from Tull right after their live tour for the Benefit album in 1970. Robert Plant might have been pointing out Cornick but didn't specifically say his name. Your take on lyrics from 'Inside' & 'Locomotive Breath' are also purely your own. Ian's take on 'Locomotive Breath' is about the runaway overpopulation & corporate establishment greed that dictate society.

[@uncleambient]

@Ron Maimon lol

[@sswcustomsewing4276]

@@dunringill1747 thank you for clearing that up.

[@andrerigon7042]

@Ron Maimon No way man. im sure by Thick as a brick he had stopped, but this is pure cocaine. Dilated pupils and everything.

[@randalmoore4704]

'My God' Heline ! You struck gold here. This is Ian Anderson's best performance that I know of. My parents were just graduating from High School and they traveled from America just to see him. Your reaction is as golden as his amazing performance. I love seeing you grow on KZbin AND on Patreon--really exciting, and of course you deserve it. (the sneak peak last night on Patreon was very special for us patrons indeed!)

[@robst247]

It's great to see Heline being blown away, delighted and a little shocked by Tull at the top of their game with this fine song from their greatest and most memorable album (Aqualung, 1971). Why? Because I was blown away by them in similar fashion as a 13-year-old uniformed (but not cowed) schoolboy at an ancient English school of humiliation and "dark sarcasm in the classroom" who was heavily into Tull and other legendary bands including Yes, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Gabriel-era Genesis, ELP and Gentle Giant. Listening to such music was my great escape from the repressive grim- and greyness of that horrid institution. In terms of musical creativity, cross-pollination between genres, originality, tongue-in-cheek humour and sheer brilliance, the British so-called 'progressive music' of the early 70s was the best there has ever been. I was very fortunate to be alive at that time and going through my most formative years, and most of the uniquely wonderful, beautiful and stirring music of that period still sounds as fresh and exciting to my ears -- and yours? -- as it did way back then. Heline's funny and endearing reactions to live Tull - especially Ian's colourful and exuberant musicianship and showmanship - prove that great art never ages; it just goes on inspiring new generations!

[@jacksmancave170]

Your reactions, as well as your technical comments, have made me want to go back and explore my Tull collection. I had the pleasure of seeing them perform live in 1978; one of the best shows ever. 2 1/2 hours of non-stop music. Thanks for sharing.

[@gaiterbugg]

I first saw Jethro Tull in October, 1972 at Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky during their "Thick as a Brick" tour and was completely blown away. To see and hear Ian Anderson live is sheer joy in musical form. Saw them again in August of 1975 for their "Minstrel in the Gallery" tour, then again in March 1977 for their "Songs from the Wood" tour. The last time was October 1980 for their "A" tour, with Eddie Jobson on keyboards and electric violin. All were incredible concerts at the Louisville Gardens, and why Jethro Tull is in my top 5 all-time favorites.

[@muxux4]

Showman, businessman, statesman, musician, composer, poet.... a GENIUS!!!!!

[@gerdschoppenhorst1154]

Ian received two honorary doctorates from the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen .... not in music, in literature

[@musicisbrilliant]

9:55 Thats so funny how right when you say the word 'sneezing' he does it! :D

[@bluesriot2]

i love that you were left speechless, u just witnessed musical genius st it's highest level in a full frontal demonstration. having seen tull at least a dozen times back in that day, u have joined a club of folks in the know, ian anderson and company were just astounding at every level

[@martinsmith9947]

The 70s were a GREAT decade for musical creativity! I loved every darned minute

[@TheVeganHere]

I love Tull and of course love Ian. Absolutely brilliant. This is one of my favorite songs. And thank you Heline for allowing us to see you, a trained flutist, react to this video. I enjoyed everything about you in this video.

[@georgescott8111]

40 years later Ian Andersen & Jethro Tull still are amazing people. Thank you; we are still LIVING IN THE PAST!! Your emotions were mine ...... 40 years ago.

[@CorwinAlexander]

Ah... Living in the Past and Bungle in the Jungle are classics that should have come to mind for me sooner; instead, I was fixated on Aqualung and Thick as a Brick.

[@andrewcaelliott]

So far, you've watched live performances, and some amazing ones at that. But Ian Anderson is so much more than a showman, and he knows how to use that flute in other ways too. It may not be material for a reaction video, but find Tull's Thick as a Brick, and admire Anderson's compositional skills, and the way he uses that flute in a supportive and nuanced way too. He has done some amazing work, that goes way beyond the manic live performances. A very rounded artist capable of subtlety as well as showiness.

[@tullfan7872]

And that goes with a similar dichotomy in his personality which is capable of anything from ego-driven bombast and audacity to generosity and benevolence. He's an interesting guy to say the least.

[@johnnichols9056]

@@tullfan7872 One of the all around best people in music, you may laugh but think about it Joe Walsh ranks with him at least in that aspect.

[@tullfan7872]

@@johnnichols9056 100% agree. I read somewhere that he's played about 30 instruments. He quarterbacks the whole Tull enterprise as well. Amazing artist.

[@melissayost4888]

Ian has said the reason for all the craziness on the flute was to make it interesting in a Rock band

[@allthatca]

I LOVE all Jethro Tull music but I don’t ever think I heard this song. It was really fun and entertaining watching you view his performance as a professional. I was really getting a chuckle out of it because it was funny to me too! Your reactions are great. Very entertaining, thank you

[@richardpare3538]

"Such a showman!" While these old videos are great, you really had to see him in person to understand just how great he was. Unparalleled by anyone else, ever!

[@unitychronicler]

I just found your channel and I love these videos so much! I'm a massive Jethro Tull fan and that's probably why KZbin put this on my radar. Your insights are super interesting but I think my favourite parts are watching you reacting when something unexpected happens, and the genuine joy in your eyes. So wonderful to see!

[@davidmcauliffe8692]

I appreciated Jethro Tull as a rock band before everything had a label. As I got older, I developed a taste for classical as well as other genres. I sent one of your original reaction videos to my father and he enjoyed them, too. You watch these with such an open mind which is refreshing. I agree that you may have developed a crush on Ian Anderson, but many of us now have a crush on you. You are charming, sweet and open minded. Keep these videos coming!

[@herik63]

I totally agree :)

[@CandyMaterial]

"My God" is my favorite song of my favorite band. I don't know anything about flutes, but it was awesome to see you react to the song

[@racebanning6390]

I have always been a Jethro Tull Fan ever since i heard that Flute way back. and they are Rock too!! To see your reaction is Priceless and yes it is true he is such a showman too!! cant help but SMILE!!!! You made me smile , welcome to the 70s bizarre Jethro Tull Rockin .

[@SFCBenny57]

Anderson took playing the flute to new places. Watching and hearing him live was an amazing experience. The flute was now a thoroughly exciting and dramatic instrument thanks to him.

[@rightchordleadership]

I’ve been a fanatical Tull fan since I was a teenager more than 40 years ago. Watching you enjoy the antics of the legend Ian Anderson is a lot of fun. Keep in mind he was only 22 or 23 here. Absolutely insane showmanship. Also note the lyrics here were modified somewhat for the studio version that came a year later on the Aqualung album. Ian is the ultimate combination of musicianship, stage presence, and song craft. I don’t think there’s ever been anyone better. His flute playing improved over the years, of course, but here in 1970 he is young, hungry, and on the edge of global stardom.

[@stews9]

It is delightful to watch you discover, and be amused and amazed, at music I've listened to since it first came out. Ian Anderson is a brilliant composer and performer. He pushed it to all limits possible.

[@Jerrbot]

Heline, I just love your reaction and commentary to Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson's flute playing. You are a classically trained flute player listening to this wild man playing flute in the most nonconventional ways possible! Your analysis of his techniques are really interesting and your reactions are just priceless! Thank you!😊

[@elfcounsul]

I saw him around then. His stage presence was incredible. His “Locomotive Breath” knocked me for a loop. It was a tragic story well told. He is a bard, a story teller, a mad man, and a self taught and dangerous flautist who at times uses his flute as a drum major baton.

[@TimelordUK]

I absolutely adore your intelligent observations and opinions on Jethro Tull. It is so heartwarming to see someone your age appreciate this man's skill. I love your accent too!

[@martinheath5947]

This has to be one of the most enchanting reaction videos I have ever seen, you are really feeling it! It seems mean spirited and idiotic that faceless corporations routinely demonetise what is in effect a great piece of marketing for their music catalogue

[@joesantos4161]

Fifty years later, Ian Anderson still amazes and I am glad to see it. I enjoy your videos and your reminding me of the amazing music I grew up with.

[@robertdipaola3447]

Tull's flute added a whole other dimension to modern mysic

[@shemanic1]

I was out there in the darkness listening to this & other acts. I saw them several times from their bluesy roots, & still listen to Jethro Tull now.

[@popgrubbs]

Yep, just watch Heline smile listing to the amazing Ian Anderson. I smiled so wide just watching her smile at music I've loved for 40 years.

[@Max-gq7ty]

Heline, firstly I love that you are a Jethro Tull fan and Ian Anderson. Secondly love the Dr Who T-shirt!

[@paulbibby5875]

I love Heline's response to Ian Andersons performances. I'm 100% sure Ian would be thrilled to speak to you about his music. He's still very much active and creating some great albums on KScope label.

[@methusalaseenalot8837]

it is obvious heline is an interesting peson and talented to boot. i bet she and ian would hit it off.

[@johnd2371]

I've never seen you giggle so much. This one is priceless!

[@karentruett5444]

Delightful, isn’t he? He is phenomenal in concert. I saw them in the late 70s.

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

Yethro Tull..So sweet. To watch your so sweet and Classical flute training hit about every emotion as Ian violates your flute training in ways you never could of imagined...Surely makes you the best to react to Ian's playing. Like a drug, you seem thrilled one moment and violated the next. Your really doing Ian justice and quite a joy to watch you and add your Pro input to the wild man.

[@teomarkezic8987]

your channel is amaizing, you must react to Songs from the Wood from jetro tull

[@HelineFay]

This is one of the most requested one, so it's quite high on my priorities at the moment! Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the content :)

[@josephnaja]

Definitely, one of my favorite Tull albums 🌴🌴

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

Especially The Whistler.

[@MLewisDesign]

I’m just so happy you got to hear and see this, Heline! One of the most amazing talents of his era, and probably beyond-a true original. I’m still loving his music 50 years after I first heard it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@georgerarmstrong]

She's so cute. I love it when she tells us the composer of the classical snippets. Yes, an old Tull fan is becoming a Heline fan. Kind regards, George Armstrong

[@arunjetli7909]

Saw Tull in 1971 in Richmond VA wow it was a jaw dropping super performance .Loved it so much

[@andik6828]

I was actually there! Blew my mind that you were watching this. Ian Anderson was a multi Instrumentalist like Mike Oldfield but mainly for Tull only played Acoustic Guitar and the Flute along with singing. Ever the Showman the Scotsman would often dress as a medieval minstral and would hop around on one leg with the other foot raised to his knee, a signature him. It is great to see the younger generation looking at least at music from the late 60's and early 70's and hopefully enjoying it, thank you for showing this - such memories.

[@andrewguthrie2]

Helene: "It sounds like he's sneez..." Ian: "Aaaaaachoo!" 😂😂😂

[@stevedoggart2805]

I have loved Jethro Tull fer years. I particularly like " The Witches Promise" . It's very airy & free .

[@FuzzySimon101]

It's a super track!

[@JWilks-lk7th]

Witches promise is one of my favs. also squire 👍

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

Individual genius only gets you so far. Creativity? I don't think Jethro Tull as a collective group ever tried to achieve that biological "the sum of the parts are greater than the whole" thing.

[@michaelsorrell9922]

YES , WONDERFUL

[@williamstreet4304]

Heline, I so appreciate your willingness to hear something so different and accept it. What else can I say? This is so far from classical yet it is so challenging of the limits of the instrument that it is fresh. Ian saw no limits. I see in your reviews that you place no limits on him. Thank you. He stretches my limits. But he does so in a good way. He stretches my thoughts about faith. He stretches my thoughts about music. He stretches my thoughts about the flute. And, I become better because of it.

[@MrRkm67]

Well, better late than never, for those of us who are true long time Tull fans! , it does my heart good to see your truly honest and surprised expressions!!!!. I love to see your honest expressions. It appears to be total shock and awe!!!! but in the most appreciative way.

[@hwntwww]

Yes folks, I was there and saw Tull at the Isle of Wight. I was actually awake for them