First Time Hearing Jethro Tull 🎵 Locomotive Breath Reaction

Thanks for checking out our Jethro Tull reaction. This song was very interesting. Locomotive Breath was not exactly what we were expecting. Then again, it's impossible to know what to expect with an artist you've never heard lol.
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[@momokomiyafuji396]

Not drunk. Ian Anderson is pure, unadulterated energy and madness. A consummate musician and an incredible entertainer.

[@cahillgreg]

He's also an incredible fishmonger - I purchased some lovely salmon from the lad.

[@unholydriver4987]

Jethro Tull is a band you should really get to know through the studio recordings before you can appreciate their live music. Ian Anderson's voice is much more nasal in the live performances. Cross - Eyed Mary, Aqualung, Living in the Past...all great songs. That said, I'm so glad you're checking them out!

[@relinquishh]

My God is a great song choice

[@randyman1331]

Amen, plus I would add Thick as a Brick

[@hemi969]

I agree the 'lives' are good but the studios are better, start there.

[@raymo6795]

yeah, I agree. These kids are from a different time and a different place. And Tull is an unusual act and not without their own brand of genius. Its fun for me to watch these young people watch and enjoy this music that was never intended for their demographic.But they seem to get it....just goes to show how music can transcend time. I really like these kids

[@unholydriver4987]

@@raymo6795 I like them too. They don't pretend to like what they're hearing, as many others do, plus they give intelligent opinions about the lyrics. They both seem to put a lot of thought into their commentary, and watching Lex enjoy the music puts a smile on my face every time.

[@surfeit5910]

Ian Anderson (the singer) in a freakin' musical genius. He can also play nearly every instrument in the band as well. The studio is definitely the way to start off with Tull. They add so much energy and showmanship to their concerts that a first-timer can easily get lost on a live take.

[@sopwithpuppy]

EVERY member of Jethro Tull can play many instruments. I saw them live in Sydney in the early seventies. They paused between songs, Ian said they were going to play "Round Robin". Keyboard player went to drums, drummer went to guitar, guitar to keyboards and so on, then changed the next song (and the next, and the next) until they were back to their own instruments, and played one more song. The band left the stage. Audience thought it was a great show, and it was over. No. Ian Anderson's head, complete with bright pink bowler hat, poked through the backstage curtains, dragged a stool up to the microphone, tapped it amateurishly, blew into it (Is this thing on?). Said "I'm Arnold Stirrup, your support act". He played two or three acoustic numbers, the band rejoined him, and they played for another 30 minutes. BEST.LIVE.CONCERT.I.HAVE.EVER.SEEN. EVER!!!!!

[@brettrobinson2901]

@@sopwithpuppy Great, great story...you AIN'T seein' THAT 2DAY!

[@steppingrazor5520]

And he can "play" an audience as well.

[@WheresWaldo05]

Seriously, Lex is so smart. She's always spot on with her analogies. Pirates from the Caribbean as rock stars. Hehe. I wish I was your friend so I could converse with you and hear all your bits. Genuinely love them.

[@freddiemonroe5787]

I think of Ian Anderson like a deranged Peter Pan that came back to the real world

[@deborahstrickland9845]

I remember the flute was used quite a bit in some local rock bands in the 70s.

[@kenrizzo1962]

Totally agree … she’s very intuitive

[@ricklacrosse2674]

More like Vikings than pirates

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@ricklacrosse2674 Medieval English.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

When Introducing Someone To Jethro Tull Or Trying To Explain Their Style/Sound,, I Always Say,, Imagine If There Was An Awesome Rock Band Back In Medieval Times.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Nailed it

[@jordanaiken7138]

I always saw them as a Badass Band of Bards.

[@Jessica_Roth]

LEX: This is like a group of pirates. Pretty much, lol. Ian's particularly wide-eyed here.

[@andrewgarrett3555]

Radagast the Brown's house band?

[@Knightveil]

Funnily enough, Ian Anderson would introduce the song "King Henry's Madrigal" as "Imagine if King Henry VIII had a rock band. It would sound something like this."

[@metalloadedbakedpotato4382]

Jethro Tull makes use of the flute as a main instrument. They are considered Progressive Rock. Their songs are iconic. Give Bungle, Thick as a brick and of course Aqualung a listen.

[@Markleberry]

Or Crossed-eyed Mary.

[@raymo6795]

i don't remember the last time JT toured, probably before these kids were born.But they seem to like it.

[@x8jason8x]

@@raymo6795 They're still actively touring.

[@raymo6795]

@@x8jason8x …good to know, I have not heard about JT shows in a while, then again, there have been many acts on hiatus because of the fu$&ing pandemic. …Glad to see these young people checking out the classics.

[@mikell5087]

You might mean Bungle in the Jungle there, their biggest pop hit.

[@firstlast7052]

The band was named after Jethro Tull (1674-1741) Tull was an English agriculturist who perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1700 that sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe to weed between the rows. Tull's methods were adopted by many landowners and helped to provide the basis for modern agriculture.

[@jcsinca3387]

Thanks for the history .

[@crazierthan-u7571]

Lordy, I've been trying to figure out what to call Jethro Tull for 50 years, and Lex just nailed it: a group of pirates!

[@calguy3838]

Jethro Tull is always great live, but the studio version of "Locomotive Breath" starts with a cool piano and guitar build up that adds some weight to its title: it starts very slowly then gradually picks up steam, like a locomotive.

[@speedformercy]

I concur

[@deborahstrickland9845]

They were shocked by the flute, but I remember that there were some great little known, local type rock bands that used the flute in the 70s.

[@pmcclaren1]

Jethro Tull was an 18th century agriculturalist, known worldwide, Tull was an early protestor when the INDUSTRIAL MOVEMENT first began, moving man from the land to machines. Tull fought for keeping life close to the earth and simple, about 'community' which not exist as it one did, calling a return for the simple things and basics of life.

[@steirageri]

3 Konzerte in Wien gesehen i totally agree

[@erict486]

Try the studio version.

[@Trucker231610]

"My God" Live has the most amazing flute playing you'll ever see.

[@jima6545]

There is a professional flautist that reacts to them. She was blown away

[@M11969]

And one of the best commentaries on modern religion ever.

[@wencherd]

I hard this one live in Oslo. My God! I Was in heaven!!

[@BKPrice]

"Forget the guitar solo, I want a flute solo." Fortunately, with this band, you get both. Martin Barre is a top notch guitar player who can shred with the best of them.

[@carla68]

The piano player was killing it too.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

I loved her shock and surprise at the flute... then she heard him play! It happens to all of us Tull fans.

[@arthurgoerner488]

ROFL. "This is like a group of Pirates". I can't...stop...laughing. Girl, you are awesome! I totally agree.

[@markroberts8864]

This is early prog rock.... Jethro Tull's songs usually are telling you a story, read the lyrics. Love your reactions.

[@skygazer858]

Late prog rock.

[@MW-cx3sb]

They definitely should not have gotten that metal grammy

[@williamquinn3196]

Jethro Tull is the band, Ian Anderson is the singer. When I saw them in the early '70s, they'd meander on stage, all wearing trench coats, check their equipment, drop the coats in unison to start the concert! Very unique!

[@justincase6815]

Lex “This is like a group of pirates…” Damn, Lex is lit AF, she gets something out of everything, way to go Lex! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kennylaysh2776]

I think his genre is simply "Jethro Tull" lol. Also, despite his appearance, Ian was 100% against drugs. He was clean, and hated that people came to see him stoned. At least, that's what I've read on him lol.

[@YN97WA]

According to the Grammy Academy, they're heavy metal.

[@MrDiddyDee]

Yup, Ian Anderson, despite his front man wild appearance in the 60's and 70's, was pretty clean living, he didn't even drink that much and was critical of drug abuse, which he found was a distraction from, and hinderance, to the music. The direction of the band, and the weight of song writing and producing, has been down to him and his ability to stay focussed and creative all this time. The often changing line-up of the band over the decades however has seen a few of his bandmates indulge in the hedonistic sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll life style with relish, sometimes with fatal consequences.

[@markusantonio4866]

@@YN97WA Yeah, you’re right. Metallica lost to them.

[@saltyark7564]

They’re more progressive rock than metal or hard rock just my opinion.

[@YN97WA]

@@saltyark7564 Bungle in the Jungle isn't exactly heavy metal. They were more surprised than anyone to get the Grammy.

[@annaoswald5943]

Brad and Lex: FYI, Jethro Tull won a Grammy award in 1989 for best Hard Rock/Metal performance, defeating Metallica among others. Most would agree they are not from that genre, probably more Progressive Rock.

[@unholydriver4987]

Guess I should have read all the comments before posting.

[@sammyhouston8078]

That was a scam I watched it

[@danepurciful7164]

He who says the FLUTE is not METAL, has not been hit with one...

[@ed.z.]

What’s more metal than a flute? Nothing.

[@birgerkagan6087]

Had the extreme pleasure last Saturday to experience them in the Copenhagen Opera house. Even if Ian's voice is not as vibrant as in his younger days it was a pleasure. So happy I got to see them

[@TheGr8fuljoe]

The studio recording is the arrangement that everyone loves. You should listen to that version.

[@MrJeddYoung]

99% of the time i prefer the live version of a song. This is that 1%. Since this is your first time hearing this song, i wish you had started with the studio version. This live performance is a little difficult to feel how great this band / song really are. But i really love your reactions. And song choices!

[@ebooksmaster]

99% ? , I find most of the time I prefer the studio. I've left many comments on the reaction channels about the studio versions first. Also the music videos are distracting to the first time "listeners".

[@sanigirlmpls3732]

I think I’m 99% studio 😊

[@raymo6795]

Jethro Tull puts on quite a show. But I agree. They should do a studio version with lyrics to get a greater impact of this unusual act called "Jethro Tull". Kind of funny that this song was written decades before they were born yet they still enjoy it. I also, enjoy their reactions....They are far more open minded to my music than I am to theirs.....because "rap" is horrible

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Tull is awesome in concert but as with most bands, first time listeners should hear studio version. The studio recording is controlled and usually what the band wanted released…at the time. Live concert…it’s an all out jam and creativity.

[@sp-wo1tw]

Exactly what you’re saying is very true

[@Headtube]

These guys have a deep and varied catalog and worthy of a deep dive. I would probably stick with their studio/album work.

[@HollowGolem]

It's tough, because Anderson is SUCH a showman, and it's great... and that distracts from the music, which is also great. It can be kind of overwhelming to see live versions of their songs as the first experience. Start in the studio, and once you're already familiar with the song in a vacuum, check out what they do live.

[@mikeg.4211]

Good advice, Jeff! I think that's always a good rule to follow.

[@Headtube]

@@mikeg.4211 Thanks, Mike! I might make exceptions for Deep Purple/Made in Japan, Joe Walsh/You Can't Argue With a Sick Mind, and most anything by The J. Geils Band though :-)

[@mikeg.4211]

@@Headtube ,yes, those are the exceptions that prove the rule, I think! :)

[@oskarileikos]

Jehtro Tull is definitely a live oriented band. Their live stuff shows what an extremely talented band can do

[@ole9421]

"They're like a group of pirates." I LOL at that comment! Perfect take, Lex.

[@hardheads9932]

Ian Anderson is from Scotland as well as his band. He has a deep Scottish accent, and as the song goes on, you understand him better. And most Pirates came from Scotland and Ireland.

[@johnirvine1491]

Nope. Ian was born in Scotland but moved to Blackpool aged 12. The other members past and present were mainly from various parts of England. But hey ho, superb musicians and British to the core.

[@boki1693]

A group of pirates! Epic! Jethro Tull is sort of their own genre. Ian Anderson is the singer the band is Jethro Tull. Basically, a lot of their music is rock music mixed with medieval type music and or themes. If you ever go to one of those renfairs, with the knights and Kings and maidens their music is like that but with guitars. But sometimes they don't even have the guitars. And you would think that would make them niche but actually, they were huge in the 70's. They have lots of hits that any self respecting rock music fan from the 70's would know well. They are amazing musicians and unfortunately you did not get one of the better concert recordings to sample them.

[@user-dc6vq7zj6d]

I went to the catfish rising show in Portland, I think 90 or 91. The show started with him sitting at like an outdoor cafe' and just started playing the Guitar. It was cool.

[@janoshunyadi2]

Very little is from medieval music. You are probably referring to the folk music influence. English folk music melodies generally date back a few centuries.

[@raymo6795]

kind of difficult to put Tull into a category, but I would not call them pirates( Lex is adorable)

[@alanbmx321]

@@user-dc6vq7zj6d I saw the same tour December of 1991 at the Ken Theater in San Diego. What a fantastic show. The stage being like an old bar, bistro in Europe. What a show. Performed the Christmas song too because it was December 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ginaluvsrush6093]

"Thick as a Brick" Live at Madison Square Garden is another epic performance.

[@frenchyman19xx]

Jethro Tull is a British rock band formed in 1967. Permanent member and bandleader is composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ian Anderson. Jethro Tull is the only internationally successful band in rock history in whose music the flute plays a major role.the magician of the flute

[@kevinminne1460]

"This is like a group of Pirates"! OMG the best ever! I love Jethro Tull!

[@sarahzentexas]

Oh yes! This was 70’s hard rock at its finest. With flute! (The studio version has an extended piano acoustic guitar intro that so, so beautiful. I hope y’all listen to it.)

[@edh3709]

Truly a unique performer. I had the pleasure of seeing them live once and it was awesome. Nothing quite like it!

[@jauger99]

I decided on a whim to click on this video and see what the reaction was like to one of the bands I grew up listening to, and I couldn't be happier, you guys are fun to watch. Subscribed.

[@WavesRay]

Ian Anderson is a musical genius. Throughout their entire catalog. Check out "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day".

[@steffanheimdallson5807]

That's a good one, plus "One Brown Mouse" off of the "Live: Bursting Out" album.

[@jlaws007BD]

Aqualung there's so many in his catalog it's insane 🤘💯

[@Stogart]

Welcome to the world of Progressive Rock! Locomotive Breath was used as a show closer for years. Tull started out very blues-based and moved into progressive with a vengeance. A super-talented band worth exploring. Keep up the great vidoes!

[@rusbell2981]

Im really hoping that eventually they might check out some Porcupine Tree

[@tomsun3699]

Jethro Tull are Jazz... Blues Rock Band from England. Formed in the 60's... Aqualung is another popular song from them. They were just very very talented "hippies" playing their music along with the changing times of the day...

[@janoshunyadi2]

Early Jethro Tull is heavily blues influenced, but it soon became more progressive often with strong elements of folk. So, more of a progressive rock band with blues, folk and some jazz infliuences.

[@leone.6190]

Oh my, wouldn't dare to call jethro tull Hippie music infront of Ian anderson... :D He wery much disliked how the movement developed and didn't identify at all with it. 🤷‍♂️

[@carybrauer9669]

Ian is an awesome showman. His singing, antics, and flute play are amazing. He taught himself how to play the flute. Hes and the band are so cool. Listen to aqualung by them. The flute is killer

[@michaelreeder9931]

I saw them live once and that was probably THE most fun I ever had at a concert! I laughed so hard my sides and face hurt afterwards.

[@davidcochran6291]

The flute guy is Ian Anderson the founder of the group. He started out as a guitarist but decided the group needed a flute. Elevated Martin Barre to lead guitarist, and taught himself to play the flute. This song is from a thematic album called Aqualung. This came out in 1970, 50 years ago. I think it still stands on it's own. One of my non-Allman Brothers Band favorites. That whole album is gold. This is straight rock right out of the 60's. Thanks guys for the great reactions. Jethro Tull is the band name.

[@stevenruvolo499]

try aqualung by them next. but do the studio version

[@thetattooedvaper4081]

Most Defiantly!

[@rogerlewis6488]

I first started listening to them in the 1960s and they have been going for a very long time. Please forget about genre because so many groups did not always fit into one genre. They would just write songs and music that matched and that they enjoyed performing, and that is why they were so great. The band is named Jethro Tull based on an historic figure.

[@neilandfi]

He (Ian Anderson) has a reputation as one of the greatest front men ever, and it is well deserved. You couldn't NOT watch him performing. Every member of JT, like the members of other great classic rock bands, was a complete master of their instrument. He still performs, but sadly his voice has gone, so if anybody wants to experience Jethro Tull, go see the Martin Barre band (he's the guitarist). Martin is a genuine , humble,and lovely man. I met him a couple of years ago when (claim to fame) my daughter supported him at a local gig here in Stourport, England

[@isabellegarza9070]

He's lit to perform. He is anti drugs. He's just has a hyped up personality. The genre is 70's anything goes.

[@nikkiwallace5433]

Thank you! I was going to say the same thing :)

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Love that! 70s extreme free creativity also.

[@kvonjaco]

The real Jethro Tull was an English agriculturalist from the 1700s who invented, among other things, the horse-drawn plough.

[@lukabloom409]

He invented the seed drill, in 1701.

[@justaguy2365]

Love these guys!!! Keep digging. There's a LOT of good material from this band.

[@stewartbeckman7909]

I saw Jethro Tull do Aqua Lung in 1971 and it was by far the most fantastic and entertaining concert I have ever been to in Fresno California. Deep Purple opened the concert with Highway Star! It was an incredible party. People really knew how to party in those days. Great video. I had to come back and see it again...

[@FrowningIke]

Ian Anderson had a dilemma about which instrument to learn. He thought guitar for example, well, everyone was doing it. For some reason he picked the flute! 🤷‍♂️ He is now considered one of the best flautists. Also, his daughter is married to the guy that played Rick the Sherrif in The Walking Dead.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

Yes and I believe his daughter played the flute and a story that I heard was that when Ian Anderson was trying to decide which instrument to pick up he walked into a music store saw the flute and that was when the decision was made!! But funny thing is that his daughter would correct him on his technique a lot of times and if you actually play the flute and know anything about it I believe his technique is not your standard technique for playing the flute with his finger movements!!

[@FrowningIke]

@@bernardsalvatore1929 Yeah I couldn't remember the details. I saw him being interviewed probably 20 years ago. There is a reaction video out there of a concert flautist or something critiquing him. I think she might have said something similar to you about his unusual style. She was very impressed though.

[@carlastanley1138]

I didn't know that.. cool!!

[@TheHawkrat]

He played guitar until one day he saw Eric Clapton playing and realised he could never be as good and so turned to the flute.

[@annmills3163]

Ian was a character , classic rock

[@nikkiwallace5433]

*is a character :)

[@Barb5001]

Jethro Tull was an English agriculturist and inventor from Berkshire England who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century. The band just took his name as the name of the band

[@sandrapritchard6035]

He's (IAN ANDERSON) is still going near 70yrs old , Guitarist/Flutist self taught, brilliant, see if you can get the lyrics to his songs, they will really give you an insight to his antics he get's up to in his stage act.

[@FloridaRocks]

A Tull concert is one gigantic party! Seen their shows many times over the years. 😉 Last time I saw him was late 90s and, as a joke, they wheeled him out on a gurney. 🤣

[@davepeter1202]

I saw them twice once in Columbus Ohio and once in San Diego, Ian Anderson is a master showman.

[@80HD8]

Lex: They're like pirates, right? Best description of Jethro Tull ever! Lol!

[@ed.z.]

“This is like a group of …pirates!” “You like pirates?” So freakin’ funny. I’m cracking-up laughing.

[@sgnightwing]

you two give me faith that the greatness that has come before will be remembereed and cherished two beautiful souls.......thx to you both...

[@ickelpete]

Jethro Tull have a very unique sound but are considered Rock. I saw them live several times in the 80's and 90's and the energy of the band is amazing. You should check out Aqualung , Living in the Past or Thick as a brick.

[@jahrolo]

Good, oldschool hardrock. Still rocks like hell!

[@Gabriele-xk6zg]

The Carribbean vibe is actually a European Folk Medieval roots thing. Folk Rock is what I grew up with.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

My uncle turned me on to Tull when I was very young and I've loved them ever since. It was just so fascinating to hear someone rocking out on a flute! And such a great live band!

[@tiggerwoods100]

This was the only performer who turned down an invite to perform at Woodstock because he didn't believe in the hippie movement.

[@Grington300]

Jethro Tull is the band - they are named after the inventor of the seed drill. The lead singer / flautist is Ian Anderson. Their genre ... rock, sometimes a bit of prog rock, sometimes almost English folk rock - and possibly more.

[@holly8064]

Im pretty sure that a previous person made this comment to you guys, but I totally agree with them. There are lots of songs (bands) where listening to the studio version of a song 1st, so that you get to hear the way the song truly sounds, how it is actually arranged, allows you to appreciate it more when hearing/seeing it live for the 1st time. But anyway, my actual comment was this- I think it's HELLA COOL that such a BADASS band has a lead singer who plays the FLUTE! I know he can basically play any instrument, but the flute is pretty rare. WOW!

[@pmcclaren1]

This genre is folk ballads, theatrical production, story-telling. Ian Anderson on the FLUTE, the 'wild ' expressive eyes, best in the world like Jimi # 1 guitar. They are from Scotland. Anderson taught himself, plays many instruments, massively talented, dancing are Scottish country dancing moves.

[@paulshaw9953]

Worth a reminder... "Cult Of Personality" by Living Colour 😉

[@jeffreycherep8264]

They did that a few weeks ago.

[@paulshaw9953]

@@jeffreycherep8264 a few days ago

[@rons3634]

Lex "gets it" and it's great to see someone who rocks out like that.

[@joesmith8725]

LOL at the pirates comments. I use to see him as a drunken Peter Pan type. Playing the flute. A band full of medival pirates lol. But they are good musicians. Showmanship. Long story telling and changing musical arrangements. With folk rock in there, too. This is Prog rock like Pink Floyd, Yes,, Rush, Kansas, etc. Modern day prog metal or prog rock version would be like Tool, Dream Theatre, Phish, Mars Volta, etc

[@gregedens3712]

He is an original founder of the band with Martin Barre lead guitarist from way back...They kick-ass live in concert!!!!!

[@scotturban4580]

The band came up with its name because their agent was a history buff, and knew that a man named Jethro Tull was an 18th-century British agricultural pioneer who invented the seed drill, and thought the name was unusual enough to stick in listeners' minds.

[@TheDude-pr6ug]

I saw them live,"Beast and the Broadsword" tour 82-83 at Bayfront center, St. Petersburg, Florida, was in the nosebleed section and it was an amazing spectacle

[@jeffreycherep8264]

I saw that same tour in Pittsburgh. The first five notes of "Aqualung" was to this day the loudest crowd pop I've ever heard.

[@daviddoggett7428]

I absolutely LOVED seeing your reactions to a classic song I've loved most of my life. Thank you! It was the 1st video of yours I've watched ...liked and subscribed ♥️

[@stewartbeckman7909]

You guys should listen to the studio version. His voice is wiped out from to much screaming. Jethro Tull concerts were always the best concerts i've ever been to. One gigantic party! Great Fun!

[@mikejm7004]

I know that after the height of their popularity Ian Anderson ran a Fish Farm in Scotland. Eccentric guy and to my knowledge he admittedly never used drugs. 🇺🇸✌🏼

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

My friend's brother-in-law worked at that farm and said Ian Anderson was an ass hole. I don't care personally, I love Tull's music.

[@thomasburt8995]

Agree with doing the studio versions first. I've been to a couple of his concerts and have to say he is the most energetic performers I have ever seen. A maestro with the flute.

[@denisesevera9490]

I love the analogy of Pirates! It's like they were locked below deck with nothing but rum & wild mushrooms to survive on & they finally broke free & this is the result lol

[@arnehauge]

One of the best bands ever, Ian on vocal and flute and the drummer he's the best ever

[@mikemartin8747]

Fun fact. Jethro Tull won the first heavy metal award over Metallica and Jane's Addiction. Even though most people never considered them heavy metal.

[@jamessweet5341]

As I recall, Metallica won the following year and when accepting they thanked Jethro Tull for NOT releasing an album that year. All in fun, of course.

[@unholydriver4987]

It's definitely rock. In fact, for some odd reason they once won the Grammy for Best Heavy Metal album over Metallica, even though NOBODY would ever consider them heavy metal.

[@raymo6795]

"Rock"is so broad. Surely we can narrow it down a bit. Maybe progressive rock? There are people more knowledgeable than me to catagorize Jethro Tull....I have an EP , studio version version of this song that has only Martin Barre and Ian Anderson and it is killer...Martin and his guitar and Ian and his flute

[@unholydriver4987]

@@raymo6795 I agree, it's Prog Rock. I was just answering Lex's question as to whether or not it's rock. I hope they delve deeper into Tull. They're such an underexposed band.

[@raymo6795]

@@unholydriver4987 ..I guess "prog rock "is a label used for bands that don't really fit other labels.Pink Floyd. Yes, Styx have all been called "Prog Rock"...no matter. ..I also hope they do some more Jethro Tull songs...remember "Kissing Willie" from , I think "Rock Island"?...I think it was a 90s album, which also had on it "Your never too old to Rock nRoll"...good stuff, your right, underexposed, for sure.

[@philpiercy2588]

Odd reason is an understatement. Marked the last time I ever watched the grammies.

[@jaumepiquebernaus1853]

Jethro Tull keeps rolling, Ian Anderson is a genius who masters the flute in an unusual way, always experimenting with new sounds and techniques created by him. Capable of vocalizing sounds while blowing the flute, capable of playing while standing on one leg, tireless on stage, super expressive show man. His concerts are an explosion of pure energy, dancing, running, playing the flute. I recommend watching it live , My God ( live Isle of Man ), Cross eye Mary , Living in the past , Thick as a brick, Wind up .... keep on rocking guys. Greetings from Barcelona. Love your reactions ❤

[@emole9511]

Hello Brad and Lex, Jethro Tull is certainly one of the greatest bands ever. Still going strong after 53 years. Singer, flutist, scottish born Ian Anderson is as you said extremely talented. A Shakespearen showman, writer ect. Ect. There are many greatclips throughout the decades. You should look them up. Greetings, Emile!

[@spiderbass65]

You nailed it, Lex, the genre is "Pirate" haha! Not to sound like an old guy, but back in the day this was regular music on the radio. These are all master musicians. Definately check out studio stuff!

[@bflo1000]

To me, the genre is Classical, Jazz, and rock all mixed together. WAY ahead of their time.

[@swamihuman9395]

Good call on the "pirate" thing - sorta; they were definitely "dressed up". The Jethro Tull band was very "theatrical". The music was just part of a bigger performance. I got to see them live, and it was fantastic! BTW, pretty sure Ian Anderson has stated he never did drugs; he's just lit like that! :)

[@sciwiz57]

Ian Anderson is a genius and was and is the writer and composer. They have been around for 50 years-completely unique sound and an unbelievable showman.

[@jhutchtor1]

The reall Jethro Tull was a 17th-century inventor who created what is called the seed drill to improve farming. Ian Anderson is the lead singer. This is often referred to Prog or progressive rock.

[@toddbaker1574]

“What genre is this?” , like Billy Joel’s song says “ it’s still rock and roll to me”

[@henningkallerhoff3967]

.... but this is called "Progressive Rock" .... at least the early albums. Later albums (e.g. Songs from the wood and Heavy Horses) can also be labeled as folk rock ...

[@melissawilcox5285]

Why on earth would the live audience suggest the “live” version over the studio version. Personally, I prefer the studio version over this live.

[@msmith5121]

Pirates of the Caribbean as rock stars is a GREAT analogy! Super talented band....saw them 3 times live!

[@AliasMark69]

I had to subscribe to you two. You're doing the music I grew up with and saw them all live. So, I spark up my pipe and enjoy your journey into classic rock at it's finest.

[@patrickv391]

I have always felt Jethro Tull is its own genre.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

There is no musical comparison. They are their own.

[@robertalp3878]

Love the reaction. As a life long Tull fan, I’d say they are a really tough group to categorise. Certainly they are part of the ‘prog rock’ generation, but as Ian Anderson once said, they are just a very loud folk group. Their roots I would say are in British folk, with a good dose of blues and more rock too. Their albums are very different, probably Songs from the Wood, and Heavy Horses are closest. Look forward to hearing more reactions 😍

[@alisonwarren2233]

Oh god yes, the track Heavy Horses is my all time Tull track, just love it. They are one of the best folk rock bands from the UK.

[@thomasstewart3]

Hi guys, I love your fresh takes on the music I grew up with. Keep it going.

[@donrobbie1461]

Genre is from the 70s - progressive rock ( often with classical music influences) a lot of the rock band members in this era were classically trained. Ian Anderson was self taught on flute. Other great prog rock bands Emerson lake and palmer, yes with the amazing rick wakeman and other bands such as barclay james harvest and uriah heep.

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

Love Tull. I remember that when they won a grammy award for hard rock/heavy metal, Ian Anderson described his music as English country music. I've always associated their music as Northern English/Scottish working class blues/country/rock fusion.

[@jeffreycherep8264]

All that works,but there's also a ton of classical music woven in.

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

@@jeffreycherep8264 LOL! Don't tell that to Ian Anderson; in an interview, he said he hates the sound of classical music mixed with rock. He said that music like the Moody Blues sounded like sh*t ( I love the Moody Blues).

[@jeffreycherep8264]

@@MQuinn-eb3zz this coming from a man in a band that did a version of "Bouree'". C'mon,Ian.

[@stephenurso9267]

I've had the pleasure of seeing them a couple of times and they always put on a great show!

[@rockymountboy]

This was the "encore" song (Locomotive Breath is almost always one of the encore songs) on the Broadsword and Beast album tour. Each album has a different theme to it, and they dress accordingly. During the last song of every concert, they bring the big balloons out for the audience. The final instrumental part of this performance is taken from the song "Black Sunday" from the "A" album.

[@spunstricken9065]

I was fortunate enough to see Jethro Tull during their Crest of a Knave tour in the 80’s in Southern California. They did not disappoint. Ian Anderson playing his flute doing the guitar parts. They played their current songs and some old favourites. Hands down one of the best bands of the Rock era. Ian Anderson’s writing is pure poetic genius. They were both thoughtful and timely. I really love some of their softer songs as well. Wond’ring Aloud is so sweet. Remember you are Never Too Old to Rick and Roll!!!

[@inklanois]

Yeah, this stuff is rad... LOVE Jethro Tull. I always though the and Maynard from Tool had a similar delivery style.

[@gablen23]

One of my all-time favorite band, from the moment I have heard "Aqualung" I fell in love! They play rock, blues, folk and god knows what more, Ian Anderson is an amazing musician and frontman. Check out "Aqualung", but the album version!

[@vovindequasahi]

Jethru Tull is a band. Ian Anderson is the vocalist, flutist, and percussionist. Jethru Tull is a band that has played everything from folk music to metal, all with their own identity.

[@holdon4992]

You two are such a cute couple with fun reactions! Yes, I’m late to your game but hey, I’m here now. I did see Jethro Tull in concert back in the day and the start of the video was probably a transition between songs as the beginning of this song started later - Lex got that off the bat. Being a concert, this was way different than the studio version as they played it out a lot more here as was the case of rock concerts then. The flute? He was famous for it. I loved your surprise seeing the flute. Piratey? Yeah, lol, I can see that. An English band so more like low end (kind of like east enders) and the costumes were probably more reminiscent of the late 1800’s style at the docks. Fun times.

[@RTTGunsGear]

The rock and roll flute is legendary! Jethro Tull is definitely and original and stand out band. And they are entertaining to watch. Good reaction! I do agree with everyone else though. The studio version probably would have been a better introduction to them.

[@battygirlrachel]

Korn uses bagpipes so why not a flute? I love Jethro Tull. You wouldn't think a flute would fit in but he plays with such skill it works. I played flute and to be able to play as fast as he does requires some serious skill. His lyrics are odd but the music is so good. Aqualung was the first album of his I heard as a teen, was going through my dads records 😂

[@fredkrissman6527]

I've heard he just picked up the flute a few months before he started playing it in the band! I saw an early JT video where he really looks like he's just learning, yet soon was THE rock flutist... Natural talent?

[@JohnRJune]

'Mistral in the Gallery' is my favorite song they did, but they did so many more great tunes. 'The Teacher' is another great song they did early on. I I really enjoyed seeing them live at St. Lawrence University in the fall of 1970, if memory serves me right and at age 76, my memory doesn't always serve me right....LOL!! Ian Anderson (from Scotland), sang lead with this British Band and is the flautist (who also plays many other instruments), was a real entertainer and great front man. By the way, I enjoy your reaction videos to the songs from the great Rock and Roll era of the mid to late 60's, into the mid 70's. I especially love your reaction Lex, you really get into it. Keep up the good work!!

[@richardmartin9565]

Jethro Tull is one of my favorites since 68.