Sir Martin Barre has long been overlooked and underappreciated as one of the premier guitarists out there. Was very cool to see that he seems to have a personality that matches his work; top notch. Great interview.
@tevforHim3 жыл бұрын
totally agree, phenomenal guitarist, he is totally right about music these days...ugh..he is a real fellow no pretentions, I love it...
@mistie7103 жыл бұрын
@@tevforHim Met him once backstage at the Hammersmith Odeon. He couldn't get into his car so he got one of the slimmer fans to squeeze in through the passenger window which, while it was open, it was parked extremely closely to the back wall! Good bloke though...
@drj6022 жыл бұрын
I believe Martin Barres outstanding mastery and his creatively unique style made Jethro Tull all the more impressive because of his incredible talent. I love his work throughout the catalogue. He is one of my very favorites and deserving of the highest respect as a guitarist. 😊
@bill9523 Жыл бұрын
Not to fan's of Jethro Tull
@CJ-pe5dl Жыл бұрын
Not knighted yet but he should be!!
@mondexbop3 жыл бұрын
Kudos to Eric for not interrupting Martin and letting him go on with his answers.Martin was a stutterer;probably the reason he became a guitarist was to speak with his axe.Barre is the unsung hero of Jethro Tull.
@take9423 жыл бұрын
Martin Barre is an amazing musician and lyricist...and most importantly, a humble human being. In both old and more recent interviews with Ian Anderson, Ian, like Martin, speaks about taking the road opposite to the mainstream, rejecting the hippie culture when he was back in the late 60's and early 70's, not using drugs, etc. I believe that a big part of the success of Jethro Tull, was (is) the group's desire to throw away the "template" that rock bands were generally using and they took the music in the directions where their spirit led them. As a result, their music from the beginning to contemporary times, still remains as fresh and exciting as the day those albums were released. I have been a Tull fan since I was 16 in 1972. Thankfully these great interviews are publicly available!
@monatoney34744 жыл бұрын
Eric Blair great interview let Martin talk and didn't interrupt
@chrismanning21732 жыл бұрын
I always mention Martin when people rave about the “ Great Guitarist” and when they look at me and say, “ who ?” I put on , Look into the Sun, Back to the Family and Mountain Men and they are enlightened by perfect guitar solos for classic Tull songs they may have never heard. A wonderful interview and quite a fine , insightful gentleman. Thank you for many, many years of enjoyment.
@nickbaldwin1668 Жыл бұрын
Dont forget the live version of Heavy Horses,which also included Eddie Jobson, Tull at their very best
@peterdevo-butler8939 Жыл бұрын
So good Martin is still performing the Tull classics in 2023
@tod3msn4 жыл бұрын
Martin seems to be a cool guy with straightforward and genial observations. Refreshingly honest too!
@jameslauth5444 жыл бұрын
What a nice humble man Martin is. As well as a great guitarist who is highly underrated. I saw him play in NY two years ago. Great show!!
@AK995814 жыл бұрын
I disagree with Martin when he says Zeppelin were on another level musically from Tull, I think it was just the opposite. Tull were doing things in the 70s that I don't think Zeppelin were capable of playing. I like Zeppelin but Tull were definitely doing more complex material, especially from around '71 onward.
@lantose4 жыл бұрын
Spot on! Can’t resist listening to Zeppelin at times, but prefer Tull as they were perfectionists like the Dan!
@seed_drill71354 жыл бұрын
Ian ticked Plant off by making a comment that if he wrote for them it would create the greatest band in the world. But this was around Zep II, and Ian recognized that Zeppelin were still primarily recycling other people's material on the first two albums. Of course Plant called them "Jethro Dull".
@AK995814 жыл бұрын
@@seed_drill7135 I thought it was Page who called them that?
@seed_drill71354 жыл бұрын
@@AK99581 Could have been. My memory is like a steel sieve.
@AK995814 жыл бұрын
@@seed_drill7135 Pretty sure it was Page. He also came up with a hypothetical name for a live Tull album, and called it "Bore Em at the Forum". The Zep guys didn't like Tull, but who gives a shit, the Zeppelin guys always thought they were god's gift to music.
@wildbill21222 жыл бұрын
When he mentions knowing everyone in the business becoz u run into them from time to time.....Martin Barre hits the nail on the head......IF you get into the business you will just meet people, almost cant avoid it...Martin Barre, talented Guitarist....played one of the best leads I ever saw....jaw dropping....'78 or '80....NYC......
@ashokanine5 ай бұрын
I just sit back and listen to the honest and heart-felt guitar solo torn from Martin Barre in 'We used to know' off 'Stand up'. That is what made our beloved Martin Barre the 70's guitar rock God we know and love. I don't know why hearing him on that track just makes me want to cry. Of course the album has to be one of the greatest of all time.
@SlouchingBadger4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview! You've got the golden qualities that all great interviewers need - clear, concise questions whilst allowing the interviewee to answer in full, without interuption. Martin's an incredible person - his personality shows in his music.
@paulj61383 жыл бұрын
They played Strawberry FIELDS Festival Ottawa year after Woodstock Ian was not happy with bad Sound problems😬 NEVERMIND about HALL OF FAME A REAL TRAVESTY
@PlanetRockJesus3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this interview. Martin is amazing, and Ian was amazing, and Clive was one of my favorite drummers ever, and Glenn Cornick answered an email I wrote to him. I saw Tull four times (yes, I know you saw them more), and they are my favorite live band ever.
@justicegusting24762 жыл бұрын
I only saw them once…Aug. 10, 1969 at the San Diego Sports Arena with Led Zeppelin. Yes, I know you’ve seen them more.
@charleslloyd42532 жыл бұрын
I seen them twice in a roller rink 69 and 71. They sounded great considering the eco of roller rinks. They had a great sound man.
@pikiwiki Жыл бұрын
Glenn Cornick answered an email I wrote to him- mark of a gentleman
@hobbes45834 жыл бұрын
the coolest thing about Barre is that he has incredible virtuosity and tone- perfect soloing technique but he's not superfamous and egotistical. he has everything!
@ronalddarnell96773 жыл бұрын
What an under rated guitarist. My opinion one of the best. I couldn't imagine seeing Tull opening up for Zeppelin. What a mixture of music. I got the privilege to see Tull once in the late 80s.I'll be a Led Head till the day I die. Ian Anderson is a fantastic front man and a wonderful musician/songwriter And a very fanatic Jethro Tull fan. From the first moment I heard them. I do believe it was " Living in the Past" was the first taste of them. The musicianship is 2nd to none.
@jedsmith49882 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Happy (as Martin probably was) that no question was posed as to the breakup of Tull. Martin is a class act, on stage and off. Love how he's brought back the power of early live Tull with his band. Yes, I miss seeing Tull concerts, but they were getting formulaic with Ian moving in new directions musically. I will continue to see Martin's band as often as possible. Looking forward to the Aqualung Anniversary Tour resuming.
@boblatzer4 жыл бұрын
The greatest drum performances were on the biggest most influential albums, in my view. These were the Barriemore Barlow years. He rarely gets the credit and recognition he deserves. Thick as a brick, Passion play, War Child, Minstrel in the gallery and Songs from the woods! Pure drumming genius.
@Miatacrosser4 жыл бұрын
Great replacement for Clive
@stevehessburg82634 жыл бұрын
Amen . Barlow and Bunker were 4sure the top drummers to play in the band and both were fortunate enough to play with top shelf bassists like cornick, hammond, and glascock. Barlow at times sounded as if he had an extra pair of hands. Amazing !
@bobdarcangelo26734 жыл бұрын
Barlow is a beast and some of the best Tull years ....no lullaby and dark ages !!!!
@josephthomas22263 жыл бұрын
Barrie was an amazing, underestimated drummer. one of the best of the 70s for sure. Best of all of the Tull drummers.
@johnweber20303 жыл бұрын
@@Miatacrosser Clive Bunker, talk about not getting ur Worth,in freakincredible just an amazingly speed, methodical Drumi mng to the MAX. . back then for myself Ginger Baker, Keith 🌚 MOON, BILLY COBHAM,of course Barriemore Barlow
@kimosabbe504 жыл бұрын
Man, I loved this interview ... great job bringing out Mr. Barre's personality. He seems like one of the few "stars" I'd really like to meet.
@seed_drill71354 жыл бұрын
He's one of the few stars I have had the pleasure to have met.
@flipshroomz93794 жыл бұрын
Newport(wales) 1989.. my first ever gig at 18 yrs old. I was right infront of Martin up against the stage. I tapped him on his foot and requested his plectrum thinking he probably wouldnt oblige.. at the end of the last song he reached down with his pleccy.. a few hands tried to grab it before me! Martin pulled back and made sure i got it with a smile!!! Hope i can thank him in person one day!! Shame my kleptomaniac friend stole it days later!!! Grrrrr... but i still have that priceless memory!!! Amazing guy!!
@iananderson37993 жыл бұрын
I met Martin in the toilets just before a solo band gig, where we had a lengthy conversation about the adverse effect chick-peas can have upon the digestion!
@Dave-zy6de2 жыл бұрын
Great interview I love hearing him talk about his journey of music. A true musician that's very humble.
@RNFORLAW4 жыл бұрын
Martin is the wise Bard and way underrated guitar player
@Hi-rw5fd Жыл бұрын
He's very humble especially when he talked about Zeppelin and Ian
@pCeLobster4 жыл бұрын
Pretty excellent questions being asked here. Extremely specific and interesting.
@gibby69045 жыл бұрын
Such a nice guy! Would love to spend an afternoon hanging out and playing guitar with him....
@larbueno2 жыл бұрын
1st "real" concert I ever saw. It was the Aqualung Tour and it was mind-blowing. It will always be among my favorite concerts ever, even before my days (and nights!) of tripping at rock shows. Ian was electrifying. Ah, well, you all know that already. I always wondered why/how Ian really didn't like the Aqualung album. All JT albums from This Was to Living In The Past are my absolute Tull favorites, really.
@manfredmebert64618 ай бұрын
I like and appreciate Martin's guitar playing since 1969 when I listened to him first time (and I saw him live with Jethro Tull in 1972 in Nürnberg Germany). I very much now enjoyed this interview where I learned a lot about his personality and the way he thinks and his personal history. Over the last decates, to me Martin Barre never appeared like a typical "Rock Star" - rather like a musician with extremely high musical skills on the guitar. That's why he was, is and will be a highly respected and appreciated musician to me.
@triffidgrower4 жыл бұрын
With nothing but admiration, I think of Martin as the Yoda of rock guitar. Plays the lines that nobody else thinks to, he does...
@dseldridge83605 жыл бұрын
🌄 Another OUTSTANDING interview Eric you show major respect especially for someone as deep as Martin. Believe me after a few minutes it's blatantly obvious folks like Mr Barre have paid their musical dues, I only wish I could've been the bloke at the pub sharing a pint and maybe a round of darts w/him... Always liked Martins style and seeing J.T live was undoubtedly unique (the snorting + growling) during Ian soloing is definitely Galactic to say the least ! Thanx for keeping the SPARKS of artistry burning 🍻⛥✌🎶🎸🌟David🎵🤘😎✨
@charleslloyd42532 жыл бұрын
I seen Jethro Tull twice at the Alexandria Roller Rink. Yes just a normal sized roller rink outside Washington DC that held a couple thousand people. The first time was in 1969 in support of the Stand Up album. And the second time was in 1971 three months after the Aqualung release. The stage was your normal high school stage size with no seating. And everybody attending the concert knew everybody else from school or parties.
@a.m.phaneuf616410 ай бұрын
As i recall, at that roller-rink, it was , i think, the Fall of 1970..and as I remember it was Yes there also, first gig of their tour in u.s., and it was Tull’s last gig of their American tour before they went back to England. Both bands were very good that night.
@remnantsofasoundblast Жыл бұрын
This was a very enjoyable interview. I like Martin. He's a down to earth guy and a great guitarist. He's a Riff Master and I love the color and shade he adds to the classic Tull albums. Much like Jimmy Page, he understands the importance of songwriting
@tangosierra96492 жыл бұрын
The fact that some of the Zeppelin blokes even waisted any of their valuable time to convey that they didn’t care for Tull always struck me as if they were more than just a little bit intimidated by them. Legacy Tull was, and still is, an unbelievable force who is certainly on par with Zeppelin.
@DerGlaetze7 ай бұрын
The smartest musician I’ve ever heard interviewed. I now have massive respect and admiration for Martin Barre.
@UndertheStar214 жыл бұрын
I meet him yesterday after the show, nice person end great Gentleman!
@josephthomas22263 жыл бұрын
I wish he would tour near where I live
@michaellamneck21165 жыл бұрын
Great interview, insightful questions!
@AZ-vg6li2 жыл бұрын
Martin is a wonderful person.I really like his honest reasoning and insightful thinking.Thanks for sharing this great interview
@rickblackers884 жыл бұрын
The genius is a humble and nice guy
@rofe59594 жыл бұрын
Great interview, thanks Eric. Martin is a powerfully eloquent gentleman providing substantively clever answers, with a strong and clear baritone voice. It would not surprise me if he could sing.
@seed_drill71354 жыл бұрын
I don't think he can. Ian really wanted some harmony parts on Songs from the Woods, but had to just overdub himself because none of the other guys could sing.
@haroldburrows47703 жыл бұрын
Glascock sang backing vocals on TOTRAR, SFTW, and HH. He was a great singer
@lloydfranks13572 жыл бұрын
Music is a Precious Commodity! And should be Respected!! Martin Barre if your reading this I concur Whole Heartily!! And if you do not know it your Fans never needed any convincing like Grammy's We all loved the the music loved your shows and I still have your music on the computer and in my Albums and CD's. What a grand adventure your life has been Sir! Keep making Great Music love watching you all!
@grizzlyaddams36062 жыл бұрын
The first things he says is why the music from that era is sssssooooooo... GOOD.
@haroldburrows47704 жыл бұрын
A classy guy, always loved watching u play Martin. Thanx for the years guy
@Dwightpower882 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview with a severely underrated musician!
@tubetone743 жыл бұрын
Man, I'd love a chance to get a few personal lessons from Martin. One of my favorite all time guitarists. He never got enough attention in my view.
@thomasbell70332 жыл бұрын
Martin Barre, like Clive Bunker, ever the gentleman.
@lantose4 жыл бұрын
How genuine can you get! Great interview!
@armdog6969c13 жыл бұрын
Eric asks great questions in part 1, 2 and 3!! Thanks Eric!
@davidwright93182 жыл бұрын
I saw them two nights ago…July 21 2012..Fabulous…Martin shows the way to how to be in his mid 70’s.
@harolddburke47264 жыл бұрын
I saw Jethro Tull in concert 1971and 1973 ...each individual a powerhouse. The vegetables certainly were improved by their performance.
@grantwallace18822 жыл бұрын
I am so pleased to have met Martin Barre and to know that he has a house in the same village as my parents.
@robertcatesby84203 жыл бұрын
Everyone is right about Eric really knowing how to interview someone. Ask the question and then let the person speak. Great job. I always enjoyed Martin's playing on the Tull albums and the 43 years of tours. The one time that I met him he wasn't very pleasant at all, despite my being quite respectful and low key. But maybe he was having a bad night, so it's okay.
@bikerhighmiler8998 Жыл бұрын
Music is a precious commodity...
@curtzeek88182 жыл бұрын
The Tanglewood 1970 concert is on youtube. If you haven't heard it, I suggest you do. Who, Santana, Chicago, Miles Davis and more.
@fernandogimenez80052 жыл бұрын
Great interview by one of the best all time rock guitar players
@pgm33 жыл бұрын
Musicians were for a while stars. Now singer/dancers are stars, and music videos the grandchildren of Hollywood musicals, where the musicians are essentially invisible.
@paulj61383 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed being backstage with them at FILLMORE EAST and Madison Square Garden when I was young 😁😎
@MrCrazyc524 жыл бұрын
Martin Lancelot Barre..so talented so humble🙏
@geoffreydowen5793 Жыл бұрын
a Brummie like me, so he's got to be good . nice man love Tull my nickname at school was Tully great interview cheers guys respect from Suffolk, England .
@brucebeasman1923 жыл бұрын
I've been subjected to many Martin Barre solos. Me soul is better for it.
@richardkennedy38464 жыл бұрын
Always my very favourite guitarist - and a very nice, unaffected person too.
@MichaelOrthodoxChristian Жыл бұрын
I love Martin's philosophy.
@robertsousa95502 жыл бұрын
Saw Martin at a cool club in Sacramento, CA before covid slapped us all in the face. I’m so glad I went. It was a wonderful show!
@michaelburns35512 жыл бұрын
Amazing man,amazing life great job Martin!
@PBabel-ne3hc3 жыл бұрын
My man, never gone mainstream.
@davidlogan97772 жыл бұрын
Martin is taking the high road talking about Ian's song's and credits of his input of songwriting for Tull.Without Martin Glenn and Clive and even John Evan were magical
@terrydonegan16223 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased to say that I met Martin when I was at Sedgemore Services a few years ago in the UK
@saifonlawrence20442 жыл бұрын
Tull,Zep,Who,Floyd,Neil Y...doesn't get any better
@gibbogle2 жыл бұрын
Aqualung is a great album. The range of music on it is amazing.
@kkorff2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy...
@joekennedy19503 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely lovely nerd. I adore Martin.
@PierreGarrabrant Жыл бұрын
Would of loved to see Martin in a band with Bill Ward
@AK995814 жыл бұрын
It's always very interesting to hear the point of view from guys like Martin, or Barrie Barlow, they kind of throw cold water on the notion that Ian wrote everything and the other guys were just Ian's backup band. A lot of people have that idea of Jethro Tull, and Ian himself hasn't really done anything to dispel that notion.
@poodius72 жыл бұрын
I just saw Martin live on the 50th anniversary of Aqualung tour. It was great!!!!
@bmardon2112 Жыл бұрын
Martin is a genius fucking player. Absolutely outstanding, viciously disgustingly underrated he is. Fantastic lad
@garyknowles8378 Жыл бұрын
Smart man. Pretty good on the guitar too.
@princessalaina45895 күн бұрын
Martin Barre has always been one of my favorite guitar players. When he departed Jethro Tull, I stopped listening to the music they put out after that.
@nsbd90now3 жыл бұрын
Love his songwriting, but Ian Anderson sure doesn't seem to treat his old childhood friends very well. Excellent interview. I'm glad Martin was so happy with the Grammy!
@josephthomas22263 жыл бұрын
They SHOULD give Martin a Grammy!
@MsPittsburgh17 ай бұрын
I would love to know how Ian Anderson treated his band mates, specifically Martin in the old days (70s).
@marctilly134 жыл бұрын
a really nice bloke.really down to earth
@marc_simmons5 жыл бұрын
Great interview! 👍
@davidryan73864 жыл бұрын
one of best interviews ever, by interviewer! You asked excellent questions (applies to all 3, i caught em in reverse order), and listened, and martin really rewarded your questions, and receptive listening. Not a metal dude (well i was at 14) but i subscribed to all to reward great beahviour. have you done KIng crimson folks? Fred Frith? Yes too. loved to see any of that and will be looking.
@blairingoutshow4 жыл бұрын
THANKS DAVID !!!! YOU ROCK !!! Yes I interviewed John Wetton in 1997 my 2nd year as a interviewer .
@Jovis88884 жыл бұрын
What a delightful man.
@nickdryad2 жыл бұрын
Why doesn’t some guitar manufacturer come out with a signature guitar called a BarreGuitar? If there is one, I’ve never seen it reviewed.
@Shreddelicious5 жыл бұрын
Great interview sir
@MsLouise1960 Жыл бұрын
Oh Martin !! Our Plymouthian friend your smokers description was in admirable but a honest description I suppose.💥
@justgivemethetruth5 жыл бұрын
7:11 - WOW, very direct and interesting question ... how did the musical hierarchy in Jethro Tull change throughout the years?
@seed_drill71354 жыл бұрын
He didn't mention Jeffrey Hammond. He was Ian's closest friend, but also the least accomplished musician in Tull. Martin once said the dynamic of the band changed and was never as fun after he left. I believe he quit music all together to be an artist.
@moontan912 жыл бұрын
one of the best electric guitar player.
@bazbuncher69482 жыл бұрын
Met him after the Under wraps tour at newcastle great guy
@slightlygrumpy3 жыл бұрын
interviewer and interviewee both perfect
@donaldbanks1474 Жыл бұрын
Eric Blair is so damn good looking. Damn nice haircut.
@josephthomas22263 жыл бұрын
I wish Ian were as classy as Martin. Barre is so humble, and so underrated as a guitar player. It's true he is not Jimmy Page, but who is?
@larrymcmonagle7386 ай бұрын
I love Ian Anderson but his splitting with Martin was a major blunder...one of the greatest guitarists ever!
@Dirkschneider3 жыл бұрын
George Orwell is looking peachy!
@Bigcrimson752 жыл бұрын
Compliments on the tan.
@richbotch975211 ай бұрын
He sounds like Bill Ward
@MrLuridan3 жыл бұрын
Great fckn questions! Fantastic. Subbed
@andrewarthurmatthews66859 ай бұрын
Well Martin’s contention that the early guitar players would and could never aspire to be a good as the US blues men was wrong . Ok hindsight is good but even in the mid 60’s players like Page, Green , Webb, Beck, Clapton , Blackmore, Alvin Lee, Gallagher, et al had all proved they could play the blues very well indeed
@petersokol1603 Жыл бұрын
Such a brilliant guitarist…..Minstrel In The Gallery alone elevates him to that status.
@colinwright41394 жыл бұрын
Great, but hope he isn't talking about Numan, John Foxx etc when he says electronic music isn't music. Or is it a dig at PJV?
@Jimigunneful Жыл бұрын
Eric Blair is either a singer with the HSCC band or its his twin.
@vincentprincipato92342 жыл бұрын
Not a knock on Clapton, Page and et al Brit blues men wave but Martin hit it on head with remarks about “you’ll never be BB King”...