Jethro Tull - Aqualung (27/05/2023, Auditorio Mar de Vigo)

[@beenaplumber8379]

A new song for a new day. Who would have thought 50+ years ago that we'd ever hear this song again exception our scratchy old LPs? There was no such thing as classic rock, just rock. What we heard was current music with an oldie dropped into the mix here & there. Now those old musicians are getting older and struggling to perform, like Ian, but he rewrote their most revered hit into something that fits his old voice where it is, and it wasn't a compromise. It's beautiful and new, yet nostalgic. Ian Anderson is a musical genius. Thanks for posting.

[@jamesbonar3092]

Here's an oldie for you, a little ditty i wrote, oh what, fifty years ago, something like that, aptly entitled, not 'Aqualung' but 'The Ghost Of Aqualung'

[@stargate1555]

Ian has taken Aqualung to yet another level. Love the extended introduction. What cracks me up is Jethro Tull was my first concert 1970 and there was this unheard of band that played backup before Jethro Tull came on......called Yes. That was a double bonus. Holy moly. Thanks a bunch to whoever posted this.

[@LouisFLamas]

Yes. I was at the same concert in Houston, Texas and they were on the same bill. Never forgot those early moments in 1970. Now, Years later both bands are legend

[@stargate1555]

@@LouisFLamas You got that right.!! You saw a great concert. I never missed a Tull or Yes concert for the next 5-6 years either. There were just so many great and upcoming bands back, then there was no way to see them all.

[@frankfear]

I saw that same tour at the Alexandria Roller Rink in Alexandria Virginia.

[@gordonbarranger4087]

It"s past time for both of them to pack it in ,don"t you think?@@LouisFLamas

[@LouisFLamas]

@@gordonbarranger4087 Yep. As sad as it may seem, you’re right. Both great bands and they had their time. As with a lot of older bands , hard to let go cause of the money. But then again, really, those older bands don’t need really the money, but hard to let go of the fame. Like you I really enjoyed back then seeing all the Original members. Like Uriah Heep. Saw them back in the day with all original members as with Led Zep and Cream.

[@denislemay400]

Jethro Tull was my first show ever, drove 150 km without driver's license to go see them in Montreal Forum in 1978! Super show!

[@RebeccaFrance-c1z]

Mr. Tull, please come to Houston. I saw you in Salisbury Md in 1979 or 80. Your drummer, Mark Craney (RIP) came into the music store I managed and gave a pass for that show and it was fucking amazing. Not just the excellent sound but you. You were everything I thought you would be after listening to your albums.

[@edigabrieli7864]

I am a flute player and I will never put a mic in front of my flute for no other reason not to make my poor playing so loud but Ian Anderson is a true master and performer... GO Ian the louder the better.

[@amuseraynow]

Old hippies never die, we just smell that way. Rock on!

[@robertvasquez2738]

Awesome Tull. 👍🏼

[@stephenhensley5631]

I saw them do this at the Forum front row and got to hang out with them and drink champagne and get drunk with them .They waved to us from their limosine as we left. I'm 72 and I've seen many groups up close and Jethro Tull is something I will never forget .

[@thomasmoje5926]

A fresh exciting take on a classic Jethro Tull tune. Ian Anderson sounds greater than ever on flute.

[@jesusalvarezservin6564]

Lo mejor de lo mejor IAN Anderson y Jethro Tull ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@greggjohnson3835]

Up to me. Not for me. “Bursting Out” Old school Jethro Tull.

[@Mike-ol7xp]

What a great work around the aging vocal issues that are starting to plague all the greats.

[@vincenzobusi9659]

Ian...very, very great!!!

[@marielatironi1643]

Gracias Ian, 😊

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

What a fantastic show with tasteful lighting and yet another‘heritage’band showing how it’s still done Rock on Tull

[@richardnogan4579]

The instrumental is excellent, great percussion drive.

[@johntomlinson-j6x]

Saw they're First and Last shows in Calgary CA The 72 Tour TAAB, Stampede PK . Then their Wonderful Show at Jubilee Auditorium. From the Whistler , Upper Balc. Thanks 🤠 Sure would have ❣ to hear Bouree though 💂🎸 ♥ I played Flute for many years Due to Ian's influence.😍

[@walterzucchi5723]

Meraviglioso!!! Grazie per la condivisione 😊❤️

[@bmcbg]

Ian is sounding great..Love Tull, saw the band many times since the early 70's.

[@Novaheart1998]

Ian is a force of nature. Now he's 76. Keep in mind how long ago Aqualung was made, when he was making Aqualung , Led Zeppelin were in the same building making their 4th album, with such tracks as Black Dog on it. Pretty interesting life.

[@rudybilotti9423]

Seen him at Shea Stadium 1977 he was spectacular.

[@ashodgkin]

Saw them in 2022. Musically superb, with great versions of all their well known songs and Ian Anderson's flute playing on fire. The only downside, sad to say, was that time has not been kind to Ian's singing voice and maybe they should consider bringing in a vocalist so he can concentrate on what he does best.

[@Sparky5]

His ass ages like wine. I bought his new CD, The Zealot Gene. Great stuff.

[@MyVeryHappyDay]

Rokflote is even better!

[@marcoacarrasco8015]

Muito show esse show

[@chrissieczka4421]

Fan since 1970 , Aragon Ballroom Chicago. Ian keeps reinventing himself with all that is great. I’m still pinching myself. Is this possible? So fantastic. Thank you for some of the best times in my life. Ps, Ian if you reading this , do you remember several boxes of Polish food and sausages at the Waukegan Illinois theater? I think the lads enjoyed. Or still digesting? Chicago Chris, thank you for all the years.

[@bobbailey5072]

Song actually starts at 6:15. Great all the way thru.

[@jorgeantoniodeoliveira5742]

Amazing

[@williambaldridge1203]

What a genius!! Imagine someone who wrote a fantastic great song and then rewrites it completely different. And it is still recognizable, and it's still a great song, it's almost unbelievable. Ian Anderson is the greatest songwriter of our time. I know there are some others that are great, John Fogerty, John lennon and Paul Mccartney, but in my opinion Ian Anderson is the greatest of them all.

[@frabra74]

2:10

[@alfredocamposriera74]

Que maravilla la nueva version del mismo Ian. Los viejos rokeros nunca mueren, solo se desvanecen.

[@javierllerena5756]

De maravilla no tiene nada , tal vez no has escuchado a Jethro Tull con los antiguos miembros que Ian Anderson despacho sin motivo alguno especialmente a Martín Barre para formar esta ridicula banda que no es más que Ian Anderson and Friends . Esta version esta muy lejos de la versión original donde la guitarra de Martín Barre de hace notar de una manera espectacular y además creada por el mismo Martín , este nuevo guitarrista realmente deja mucho que desear . Bueno si a ti te gusta esta versión de la banda bueno disfruta para mi es malísima .

[@ernestoibarra3034]

​@@javierllerena5756 Totalmente de acuerdo contigo. Es una pena que el propio creador de la música la destruya de esta manera. Es como que quiere borrar de la história el trabajo magnífico del guitarrista original.

[@javierllerena5756]

@@ernestoibarra3034 Jamás borrará a Martín Barre y el lo sabe porque así como tú y yo la mayoría de los fans de Jethro Tull ya lo han dicho , sin Martín Barre no hay Jethro Tull y la prueba es que la gente ya se dio cuenta que para escuchar la música de Jethro Tull hay que ir a los conciertos de Martín Barre ya que la nueva banda de Ian Anderson es solo para escuchar a Ian con acompañantes . El guitarrista da pena así como el baterista el tecladista y el bajaista más o menos pero nunca como lo fueron G Cornick, J Hammon, J Glascook or D Pegg .

[@timmcclymonds5155]

Ustedes son locos! Esta versión es una variación magnífica del original que es más maduro y sazonada con los beneficios de un maestro en las alturas de sus talentos! A mi me gusta muchísimo la versión original, pero esta canción ha merecida, a causa de su estatus como una clásica, esta nueva instrumentación que captura la grandeza esencial del original.

[@javierllerena5756]

@@timmcclymonds5155 No se te entiende nada que eso de sazonada acaso la música se sazona como la comida , y si está sazonada para ti deber tener muy mal sabor . Tu realmente no sabes nada de música progresiva , aspecto que ya Ian Anderson con está banda de carton , ya dejo atrás hace muchos años .

[@SandrOliva]

Great flute playing... and that's it

[@iindacrowther9559]

Great updated version.ians flute playing gets better and better.john.c.

[@hankwurst3320]

This should be titled "The Aqualung Suite".

[@marioboccotti7073]

Troppo forti..grandi ..

[@Anatoli50]

Too Old to Rock and Roll, Too Young to Die

[@timothyslaughter476]

Roots to branches remains my favorite tull album. No disrespect to the rest of the catalog i love it all. But roots is the most comprehensive album by any band as far as the way the songs tie together and create a theme.Just my opinion.

[@ChainedFranciscan]

Still only a five piece band. Incredible.

[@jono12121201]

Oh dear….>…

[@tommy..980]

Been listening to JT since I was 14 years old absolutely loved them and Ian Anderson I just listen to this a could not believe how bad he sounded!!!! Way past time for the old rocker to hang it up!!!! VERY SAD 😢

[@ToseGurushev]

Секогаш најдобри.. Поздрав од Македонија

[@stona9222]

Nice version

[@MikeBUSA]

No Aqualung solo? Martin Barre created and played one of the best solos in rock history on this song. And they left it out?

[@AbyssGP]

Martin left the band

[@Broxin7]

​@@AbyssGP Ian disolved the band.

[@williamriley9904]

If you never had the opportunity to see Jethro live, you really missed out because a Tull experience is like no other......Ian Anderson takes you on a FRIKIN trip through time and the ages with his music and entertainment skills ‼️ I have seen a LOT of rock acts through the years but I can say I enjoyed them as much as any act I have ever experienced......if opportunity knocks then believe me, FKN JUMP on it 🥴

[@walterbridges6041]

Miss you so much SIS

[@humble863]

perfect improv

[@pmrossetti1]

Ian is still the man.

[@corraith]

His voice is shot. Should do what some old bands employ and get in some young whippersnappers to do the heavy lifting with the vocals, allowing the old geezer to pick and choose the best bits in their range.

[@janwillemkrijger9688]

Dear Ian, you are the best musician....unfortunately your voice has done enough work the last 50 years and its time to stop . With love and great respect

[@KevyNova]

Life is a journey and I’m glad Ian is still sharing his with us. None of us are the same as we were 50 years ago.

[@walterbridges6041]

Ian anderson is one hell of a musician

[@michaelmellor9330]

My favourite Jethro Tull album is Benefit. That's how I like to remember Jethro Tull ! Sorry to say this is just classy posing !

[@GUNIT683]

No Martin Barre?😢

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

I saw them in 2021 doing this version of Aqualung. Whilst I liked the instrumental stuff, it became apparent to me that it was designed purely because Ian is no longer capable of singing Aqualung properly, but still has to perform it because the fans expect it. The lyrics were shortened and Ian got to rest his voice. In many ways I’d rather Ian did instrumental tours as his voice has been gradually fading over the decades and since the late 90s he’s really been struggling to sing live (at least that’s been my experience whenever I’ve seen them) Not Ian’s fault, but he should play to his strengths. He’s still a great showman and musician. He also still writes a good lyric. Why not just form a band not called Jethro Tull, playing mostly instrumentals.

[@mikelongson9566]

It's quite simple, employ a singer, Ian should stick to the flute

[@germanguillen8652]

Se respeta la nueva versión pero si algo se caracteriza de su versión original 😢 es el solo de guitarra y sí, sin Barret , no es lo mismo , saludos .

[@alexandrebecker1770]

Que tristeza ver o fim de uma carreira desta maneira 😢😢😢

[@dottieobrien2606]

God. Ch

[@paschoaloberg65]

Descaracterizando o essencial Martin Barre

[@Bo-tz4nw]

If you've been following JT for almost 50 years, so sorry to see this. Please, just Let It Be......

[@colincrammond5305]

For those who may never have heard how great Ian once could sing.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipSuhIises2Ng5o

[@noochypops1]

Music for care homes

[@markrathburn8289]

Sure not like the one I remember ?

[@davelogan676]

Sounds like Popeye singing nowadays.. Sad..still plays that flute with style

[@davelogan676]

@@Fran-ho7qu its been Bad for 25 years..I saw Tull on '70 ..Ian was 23..benefit Tour.".Cry you a song" he belted Hus Voice so powerful and dynamic.Went to see Mountain. They opened at Red Rocks Co. Jethro came on and I was hooked they became my Favorite Band

[@davelogan676]

@@Fran-ho7qu oh no question..still a great articulate and Music is Timeless..I've seen them over 10 times thought the Years.have Fun Man !

[@stevejones8660]

It ain’t Jethro Tull without Martin Barre. It’s just Ian’s cover band.

[@garrypapagno5721]

Talk about ruining a good thing...why in the world would you butcher a top ten classic song of all time like that ? Like a commercial sellout...just to showcase the band ?? " If it ain't broke... don't try to fix it...."

[@paschoaloberg65]

Acabaram com a música

[@rafacarbonell2785]

el album Aqualung fué censurado en la España franquista. el facismo siempre en contra de la cultura

[@jono12121201]

I hTE to say it …..but give up now ….plz….

[@carlomayr4494]

L ho visto tre volte a Milano, è da 10 anni che non ha più voce. Con tutto il rispetto dovrebbe smettere o fare cantare un altro

[@peldan5041]

Me imagino una obertur de musica clasica improvisada.Tocar asi no tiene sentido.Y tengo varios CD LP ademas de plataforma de Jethro Tull.En fin fatal!

[@luizcarlosbrusamolin4781]

Perdeu a voz, deveria incluir um vocalista no grupo.

[@honkforpeace007]

Anderson should quit singing...

[@EclecticDiscus]

Please JUST DON"T SING! or whatever you call that talking

[@saifonlawrence2044]

Tull is no cull

[@rockhammer904]

ruined the song

[@jimedenbaum2525]

Yikes. Jethro Phish? Grateful Tull? Boring jam rock? It most certainly is not the good old days....

[@vmacart]

i agree. i love ian/jethro tull, however limited virtuosity makes mediocrity. keyboard, bass, drummer, guitar, sound like they are bored. playing the same setlist for the last 40yrs doesnt help. martin barre's setlist's are way better!

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

@@vmacartTo be fair, it hasn’t been the same set list for 40 years. The set list did start to get very set in its ways after Roots To Branches and the last three or four times I saw them it was mostly the same stuff, with a few exceptions - mainly because Ian’s voice is no longer able to cope with their older material. But 40 years is an exaggeration.

[@colinbailey4185]

Embarrassing

[@mitchmover3284]

Nice arrangement, but, Ian should have given up touring years ago as his voice is shot, and his vocal phrasing makes me cringe, especially on the classics. If you want to enjoy a good "Jethro Tull" show, go see Martin Barre!

[@rockme1492]

What is this!! Come on.