First Time Reactin | Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath LIVE 1982 | Reaction

[@soultrampamplification8425]

"Aqualung" is the soulful song you are looking for. It's social commentary on the homeless (back in the early 70's). It looks at a homeless man (Aqualung) from two perspectives. One is has he is perceived by society, and the other is his actual daily struggle.

[@donhadfield2835]

Martin Barre is the unsung star of the band. His guitar work carries most of the melody and makes it rock. Ian maybe the star but Martin was the rock of the band.

[@guacamolekid3899]

Martin's band is pretty great. They played at a little bar about a mile from my house a few years ago.

[@daveking9393]

I was lucky enough to see Martin last year live It was just a fantastic show He is such a great performer and the other members of his band are top-notch as well his drummer is just fantastic great great show Hope everyone gets a chance to see them when they come around again

[@williambaldridge1203]

I don't see how you can say that. Without Martin, the song would still be made. And another guitar player would have played the part. Take ian anderson away the song don't even exist. So which do you think was more important? Martin is a phenomenal guitar player. But Ian is the true rock, For this band.

[@donhadfield2835]

@@williambaldridge1203 I think you misunderstood. I didn't say Ian wasn't the star, of course he is. What I am saying is that nobody seems to respect the great work Martin and the others did for Ian for decades. Jethro Tull is a band, driven and fronted by Ian Anderson but still a very talented band.

[@briarpatch720]

clothing choice gave off a middle ages woodland pied piper kind of vibe. I was always amazed at how he could be so theatrical, sing and play the flute at the same time (still today) funny story - when he was really young he played guitar in a little band. he went to see an Eric Clapton concert and the next day he gave up the guitar saying he could never compete with what he just witnessed and picked up a flute at the local music shop because he thought it looked cool

[@michaelwalker5257]

Like I said last time...watch Thick as a Brick (Live from London 1977). He can sing. He can play flute. He can play guitar. He can perform. And he writes a hell of a song. Pirates? Think 'Renaissance" era.

[@gregdickerson137]

Best band to see live. 2-3 hours of pure joy and entertainment. 12 concerts and counting. LA and Sacramento here I come this month!

[@williambaldridge1203]

"A New Day Yesterday", or "With You There To Help Me". Two great songs.

[@SolarTiger]

running around, singing and playing flute...for at least an hour+...he has the stamina, he is about 35 here...

[@sopwithpuppy]

The best live performance I have ever seen, hands down, was Jethro Tull. And the concert was two and a half hours long. In between sets, the band walked off for a break. Seconds later, Ian Anderson poked his head through the curtains wearing a bright pink bowler hat. The curtains parted and he walked out with an acoustic guitar and dragging a stool behind him. He set up the stool, nervously looked around, tapped the microphone and said "Is this thing on? Hello, I'm Arnold Stirrup, your support act". He proceeded to play 4 songs solo, then the band returned to the stage. THEY SWAPPED INSTRUMENTS! Guitar to keyboards, keyboards to drums, drums to bass etc, Ian explaining "We call this "Round Robin". Back to their instruments and played for another hour. Unbelievable! And Ian was as energetic, flamboyant, athletic and just brilliant as the second he walked on stage. His stage presence and mesmerising performance can only be surpassed by the likes of Elvis, Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury.

[@sghindc]

Jethro Tull has been categorized as 'Minstrel Rock' as if Robin Hood and his Merry Men had electric guitars. I think their costumes reflect that! I don't know who else would be in the same category.

[@cdfdesantis699]

They were a rare treat live, & that's what "professional" artists & entertainers do - try to give their audiences MORE than what's expected. Thanks for your reaction.

[@davidagnew1753]

Actually a Bard or Minstrel from medieval times is what they were going for with their costumes.

[@edwardcrews2952]

Studio version is immaculate. But always love seeing Ian live. He’s fantabulous

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Them almost giving up on the song goes to show you how difficult Prog. Rock is. It takes great musicians to pull it off. That’s why it’s my fav. Genre.

[@smythharris2635]

I agree with you. I will add this, that's why some attack the genre, it's not open to any old guitar thrasher It is elite in its own way. I love it for that.😅

[@heathwirt8919]

I saw them in concert, Thick As A Brick tour.

[@drjsac57]

Try Black Satin Dancer from the Minstrel in the Gallery album.

[@GrimrDirge]

Ian is such a showman.

[@dantallman5345]

Musically the original (studio) was much better, imo. The piano intro in the studio version was way more varied, covering blues and baroque(?) styles. Very creative. It is a real jolt when they kick into the first verse. But this is also purely listener bias; usually one imprints on the original version and that becomes the standard by which other versions get judged. The live is a great show. I think the tempo is a bit quicker on the live. Btw- My God live is incredible.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

The pirate clothes always confused me too, but hey, it's rock and roll, brother. No rules!!

[@corawheeler9355]

Broadsword And The Beast was released in 1982

[@unclephil7650]

He is a beast on the flute.

[@hongfang2348]

I think Ian is going for an old English type costume, a bit of Robin Hood (that sorta thing)

[@tonycocchiola7192]

I always thought of them as Rock and roll minstrels

[@unclephil7650]

He always reminded me of a ringmaster at a circus.

[@qlej4543]

I love the transition into Black Sunday my favorite JT track

[@johntravers9426]

Tull "thick as a brick" live 1978 Madison Sq. Garden ......a must watch

[@Tullthedayidie]

The stage was a ship on this tour.

[@jamesgallerani2271]

I saw this tour in Providence RI. Great show. The balls bouncing through the crowd were a riot.

[@27thangel23]

Weather balloons... and morons in the crowd would try to break them thinking they were full of cocaine (as if..) when it was actually lycopodium powder, the same drying agent in a bottle of aspirin. Peace, love and bellbottoms from Canada.

[@williambaldridge1203]

I think it's better to listen to the studio version first. Because The studio version is the real version. That's the way they usually play It. Although sometimes they will do it the way it is on this video. And this version also has another song on the end of it, so it isn't all just locomotive breath.

[@victorbortolussi2964]

I Found Waldo! He's playing Bass!! 😂 This was a tame flute solo. You are in for a treat as you go through the Tull catalog!

[@patdonnelly9392]

Ah...great reaction! Ian Anderson is pure talent!

[@dominickferrari8368]

Try the studio version of "Cross Eyed Mary " "Hymn 43" "My God " "Songs from the Wood"

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

Both. Definitively.

[@stephenkennedy6358]

Ian is the only person who can play rock on a flute and look cool doing it.

[@chanaplotke6218]

An amazing performance, so good!!

[@jmatthewssmith]

Thanks! Love your reaction!

[@unclephil7650]

Amazing performance. I was lucky enough to see them in Chicago in 1979.

[@genov9374]

but DULL is dah-l) , like Tull. English sucks as a language; you're not an idiot. Love your in depth analysis. I like the studio version of this because of the clearness of the instrumentation, but equally like this live version for the excitement of watching Ian perform.

[@philstone3859]

Ian famously brought out the big, pink, balloons at the end of the show, usually 3. It took me over 10 years to touch one of those damn balloons! Ha Ha!

[@Grithron2]

The live version - you lose the piano prelude but gain a Black Sunday-derived epilogue. Also, Ian's voice was already changing (not for the better) in 1982 - after 1984 things would really deteriorate. We know now that he suffered from slow-onset COPD. I wonder if the balloon/beach-ball was a nod to the "rovers" from The Prisoner.

[@kitharley6159]

A favorite of mine from Jethro Tull (that doesn't get enough attention IMO) is 'Skating Away (On the Thin Ice of the New Day)'.

[@thorzzz1z]

L.A. Woman and Roadhouse blues, People are Strange . Love me two times, The Next Whiskey Bar,and Peace Frog. All bangers

[@WillyAffentranger-jb1oi]

You should know, that jt is live totally the greatest. I know it, because i was for over 21 years musicsaler, i have over 600 vinyls in my room. I'm 62 years old, and music is my passion, since i was 10 years. For a next review.

[@garysteinert8040]

Try the official video for Jump Start. Great guitar work.

[@ArnoldStirrup]

The outfits are from their 'Broadsword & the Beast' tour in early 80's which did have a ship prop/theme on stage - so pirate is not far from the mark.

[@qlej4543]

Please check out Jethro Tull -Aqualung live 1977.

[@brentgeller3489]

You should listen to the title track Aqualung.

[@Buffachip]

That spot on the wall behind you has me cleaning my screen all the time. Will you take care of that? Lol

[@TexasMagnolia]

Thank you for returning so fast! Lovin’ the Studio/Live concept! It really is a must for the Eras that “had” to Tour to sell records. They really did live, play hard and left it all on the stage. Night after Night. Then, the 80’s rolled in…Bands had to make time for making music videos as well. Today, so called artist have no idea what “The Grind” was truly about.

[@erikahlander3489]

This is a few year, and much of practice, after the Aqualung album was made. And the albums grow in your ears after you had seen them live. Decades later came internet and KZbin. Now everything is so easy. You can see and hear everything you want, almost for nothing. All the music you didn't could afford - and with just some curiosity, all music you didn't know about. There is much good music made today also, but even more produced 50 years ago, I never heard about!

[@Buffachip]

Plus you would love the live version of “cross eyed Mary”

[@icmman7]

perfect indeed, fire.

[@cletushouse906]

Live and studio are both great but I think live edges it out by a bit.

[@Rassskle]

JT live is an experience and this performance of Loco’ Breathe is no exception...... but the original does have that brilliant piano vs guitar intro. !!?

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Great reaction !

[@bbox5938]

If you haven't heard "Minstrel in the Gallery" It's a must! The drumming still slays me to this day. Studio kills it, live kills it. Thanks MMBxMOB

[@moniqueleroux2198]

Love the chuffing!

[@drewevans6908]

This Rabbit Hole needs Thick as brick live.

[@williambaldridge1203]

You want a soulful sounding Tull ?Check out the song Budapest. From the crest of a knave album.

[@ZZ430T56]

"Thick as a brick". "Minstrel in the Gallery" .

[@minaellysewarren2623]

Going back a bit further, their 1970 performance of My God at the Isle of Wright has one (or two, if you're counting) of Ian's best flute solos... It also demonstrates a lot of Ian's stage antics! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4i2pp-bo7SImJIsi=TiDifZwufGKkVbKW

[@davidtullis2810]

My last name is Tullis pronounced like Tull but people a lot of people pronounced it Tule- lis

[@corawheeler9355]

The story I heard was that the band couldn't imagine what Ian had in mind for the song. So, being a multi-instramentalist, Ian recorded each individual part and put it all together so they could hear what he wanted the song to be. There are many live performances on KZbin, but most of them are of the same popular tunes. If you haven't yet, treat yourself to any live performance of "Thick As A Brick". For a studio vs live comparison, I suggest "Songs From The Wood".

[@racheldavis6581]

Gotta listen to the recorded version.

[@davidmoss2548]

You need to know that there are 40+ albums in the kitty.

[@michazmic1]

Don’t miss another BANGER “HYMN #49”

[@georgelynch6139]

Agree with Martin Barre being underrated. Stinging solo work and driving rhythm chops.

[@trishriley9681]

❤

[@lantose]

Great reaction and really appreciate your love and joy for the classic music you are playing. I just can't believe you are not listening to all your music without headphones or at least some corded earbuds, as you have no idea what you are missing out on, that those of us are hearing with them! Separation in each ear, instruments your never heard distinctly before in the background and the pure clarity and crispness of pure stereo! All of this great music your listening too will shed a new light! I'll send you a set of earbuds if you want some? From the same album, there are many great songs, but his soul shines on many, however, I'd listen to the studio version of "My God" as his attitude against a corrupt spiritual society really comes out!

[@philstone3859]

That unusual sound you are hearing while Ian is playing the flute is an unusual technique that incorporates breathing and almost singing at the same time. He can use his breath to make a sound as he’s putting it into the flute. Not many people can do that technique. It sounds fantastic! I think it was pioneered by a French dude. Ian is cooler.

[@kenwilmarth68]

Listen to Bungle in the Jungle by Jethro Tull

[@unclephil7650]

Headphones!!!!!

[@alexmenko6833]

LIVE FROM THE BBC , NOW THAT'S THE VERSION YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN, A LITT?E LONGER AND IAN WAY MORE ANIMATED, AQUALUNG LIVE FROM THE BBC SHOULD BE NEXT, IAN IN TOP FORM ON THAT ONE, THICK AS A BRICK OR LIVING IN THE PAST ARE ALSO A MUST..... ACTUALLY ANYTHING BY IAN AND THE BOYS IS INCREDIBLE....

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

🔥💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥

[@outernothingness1177]

Can't really settle for which one is my favourite. Here, I miss the piano from the album version, and I think the tempo is a bit too high. On the other hand, the flute solo is better here - and there are no giant pink balloons in the studio version. ;-)

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Studio for me. By a mile, for the intro.

[@ianwilkinson4602]

This was recorded after Ian destroyed his voice, that is why his performance sounds a little stitlted.

[@brianmccullough5764]

JT is already taken. James Taylor, don't ya know. 😁

[@williamosborne6866]

There are a number of historic bands that are way better live besides Jethro Tull, with an example: Pink Floyd - anything from their "Pulse" tour. Recommended "Sorrow": kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJWzhZiZaqZ3fKc Blue Oyster Cult - Buck Dharma's extended guitar solos are epic. Recommended "Veteran of the Psychic Wars": kzbin.info/www/bejne/baGplZ6hn6yce9U Dire Straits - Anything from their "Alchemy" tour. Mark Knopfler's extended solos. Recommended "Telegraph Road": kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2K6oWV3iNasrqs Iron Maiden - Anything live (Live in Rio is my Favorite). Recommended "Fear Of The Dark": kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHFn6iYi7Sdhrs

[@unclephil7650]

My feelings are that reactions to live videos are great as long as you do the studio version 1st. Because then you can hear how the musician intended for you to hear it. Dude, you have to get some headphones or earbuds because you are cheating yourself on the full sound experience and therefore we are not getting your reaction to that full sound experience.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

The 1977 version is far superior with the entire piano intro and a lot of show by all the band!

[@joerosenman3480]

I don’t see any Grateful Dead reactions. While there’s plenty to choose from you could stick with the train theme and go with “Riding that Train”. Technical point: I suggest you re-listen to the studio version before reacting to a live version (or vice-versa) since you’ve described the live version as the same when it really isn’t. I can’t know how well your literal musical memory works but you are sophisticated enough to recognize differences (in music) when they are in front of you. I’m guessing you may have heard the first version too long ago for a good one to one match up.

[@jcw1569]

Here is a flute solo with vocalizations added in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZWZpmaehp6VobM

[@ernesthakey3396]

You aren't an idiot, you just took your best guess, and English is weird. Pull and bull sound one way, mull and cull sound another way, how could you know which was right?

[@starfire6122]

Studio version better💞✌️

[@Richard-w1y]

Selt taught on the flute no training incredible.