Drummer reacts to "Dark Ages" (Live) by Jethro Tull

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• Jethro Tull - Dark Age...
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[@NickWebber-vp4pd]

Ian Anderson is more than just a great flute player, guitar player, singer/songwriter, composer/arranger, producer…more importantly he is an extraordinary entertainer and frontman. I am so fortunate and thankful to have been a part of this in the ‘70’s…

[@phillyflyer12]

Captivating performance by Tulls best grouping of musicians. RIP John Glascock.

[@BG-id2cv]

This live version is actually before it was recorded in the studio. Anderson plays bass on the studio version...it's a pity because as one can see, John Glascock really kills it here...what a bassist he was. RIP John.

[@apostrofe100]

Thick as a Brick live !!!!!! the best !!!!!

[@chriswhittles1325]

Listen to the studio version and you hear how F'n hard this song is to sing . Ian at this time could nail it. It's mind blowing how good these guys were! For like 10 yrs these guys couldn't be touched as far as their live performances and the content they put out. Flying Dutchman is another song wit similar energy. It's so cool that all this footage is being restored to this quality. I never thought I'd be able to see this incredible stuff. There is some great footage of "Backdoor Angels" off the War Child album. Why do the faithfully have such a will to believe in something, and call it the name they choose having chosen nothing... What a line👻🐟

[@andremartin5446]

A Passion Play--full album. It's a prog treat to the ears!😊

[@carlandersson7870]

YES! ✊️

[@jermaschinot]

I heard this live a few times in the mid 70's. Now, Ian is in his mid 70's. I am in my 70's and just in September had the opportunity to hear Ian and his latest version of Tull play this twice in Ohio. I must say, it was incredibly moving. Ian was singing about Dark Ages in the 70's and now The video behind the stage showed the current state of affairs on earth today with climate change war and political strife. Truly a dark age. The voice is gone but I must say these recent performances brought a few tears to my eyes. This music, this Tull music, this Anderson, I have had such joy to hear it all my life. Ian is responsible for nearly 30 albums which include several Anderson solo work. The amazing thing.... no 2 are alike but all sound like Tull.

[@corawheeler9355]

The voice is gone, but the flute playing is incredible ... improves with age, like a fine wine. RokFlote is a wonderful album.

[@jermaschinot]

@@corawheeler9355 wonderful and stunning IMHO

[@stevebinning977]

Martin at that time, had been in the band since the second album "Stand Up" (1969). The original guitarist was Mick Abrahams, who appeared on the first album "This Was" (1968) and left to form his own band Blodwyn Pig. A little-known fact is that Tony Iommi also played guitar with Tull but is not on any of their recordings. This was before his Black Sabbath days.

[@raffinicoghosian8699]

A powerhouse of a song from one of my favourite Tull albums. Thanks for the reaction.

[@jaylarson3182]

They used Dave Brubeck's take five song for a pattern. To throw some great lyrics on top of... What a wordsmith Ian is. Changed my life...

[@rockymountboy]

The flute is present in the studio version. And it's not just a subtle supporting line. Surprised we didn't see it in this performance.

[@jstock2317]

too hard to sing and flute this song at the same time I bet, Ian belts this one out

[@williamhinshaw6838]

Seriously one of the best videos [ both camera work and audio] .....and this is near the peak of Ian's voice and stamina. First time seeing this....

[@bobcorbin3294]

I saw this tour here in Nashville in 1979. U.K.(with Terry Bozzio)was the opening act.I'd forgotten how different this was from the studio version.

[@PJprog]

I've never seen this performance before...many thanks. I'm a huge JT fan. Fabulous album. Being honest I think the studio version has a bit more beauty in the quieter sections , but my word when they rock out on this Live version... awesome !!! 😍

[@carlandersson7870]

Yeah I hadn't seen this either, great performance! 😃👌

[@williambaldridge1203]

Martin has his own band now. I saw them a week ago in largo florida. the show was fantastic, it was. all Jethro Tull songs.

[@sbsummit]

Great reaction to a great track. If you haven't listened to the Stormwatch album this comes from, you should give it a listen. Very prog, very earthy, and was my introduction to the band, and been a fan ever since!

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed the overall vibe of this. It's a good blend of the heavy and the intricate sound they use on some songs. They are very adaptable it seems.. I will check stormwatch out!

[@runtt01]

The original guitarist was Mick Abrahams. He recorded the first album, "This Was..." with them, but Ian wanted to go in a different direction, musically, so Mick left and Martin came in. Mick was heavily blues based and wanted to continue with that original sound, Ian wanted to get away from that. Mick formed Blodwyn Pig shortly after his departure.

[@joebloggs8636]

Gerry Conway who plays drums on the album just passed away two days ago...RIP Gerry.

[@gregjones861]

Lee: Yeah, if you were able to see only Barriemore Barlowe's camera his precision and detailed parts would drop your jaw. Studio albums are better for this, if only for keeping you from being distracted by Ian's incredible showmanship. But this was a great pick, they all shined here.

[@L33Reacts]

You are so right, they all were on fire here. Everyone was vibrating on a high frequency together here 😁 I wish I could have seen that! He is such a great drummer.

[@timgrady4630]

Saw their '75 Tour . They were THAT good ...

[@andyshan]

Highly recommend the excellent album A Passion Play, the pinnacle of their progressiveness. It's one long connected composition.

[@L33Reacts]

I have to get through minstrel in the gallery first, and then I will see what album to do next. But I will keep this one in mind ;)

[@carlandersson7870]

​@L33Reacts It's my favorite JT album and possibly my favorite album ever by any band/musician. But it's VERY out there, so no rush getting there alright? Take your time and savor it in the meantime. (Personally probably took like 5-10 listens before it clicked for me, as the greatest albums for me often do, not very musically gifted here, that might be why lol...) Oh and once you get there btw there was this scrapped album (due to food poisoning among other things) just before which heavily influenced A Passion Play, it's called *The Chateau D'Herouville Sessions* and I highly recommend doing it either before or after A Passion Play. Also pretty out there (shocker! 😅)

[@tessjuel]

9:22 It must be Dave Pegg, not John Glascock on bass. Glascock was fired from the band during the "Stormwatch" session and he didn't even play on the studio version of "Dark Ages".

[@danmeehan6475]

Unusual choice. Fair play to you for this one. Nice and atmospheric

[@L33Reacts]

You can thank Jason S for this pick! He called it a deep cut for live JT. And you're right, totally atmospheric as hell. I loved the whole vibe. It was very pre modern feeling and I love stuff like that😁

[@stevehartke]

Ian is the Man!!

[@gphill3954]

This song has huge "Passion Play " undertones. As for "Minstrel.." one of many incredible JT albums.

[@normandaubry]

Matin Lancelot Barre is the member with the longest tenure. John Glascock, the bass player, sadly passed away from heart problems shortly after this. He wasn’t able to complete the recording sessions for The « Stormwatch » album. Due to this Ian played bass on some songs. The sound quality on this live version isn’t great, but Barlow’s drumming is stellar, as usual.

[@paulh2873]

Check out 'Backdoor Angels' on the War Child album.

[@ryanweatherman-holt4805]

You should do the live "Bursting Out" album

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥love Ian!

[@samuelecallegari6117]

You broke the rule man! You reacted to a live version before the studio one lol! Jokes aside I suggest you to listen the studio version of Dark Ages (maybe when you will listen the entire Stormwatch album) cause this live you reacted to was played before the album was actually recorded and this song is quite different in the arrangement (one of the biggest differences is that there is a real string section and it's epic!).

[@L33Reacts]

Lol I had too, it was a paid request! I will do the studio eventually. But if someone is nice enough to donate for a request, I have to honor their wishes, no matter how I may feel about it 😀 thank you for watching though my friend 😊

[@jstock2317]

ive watched this performance like a hundred times, they totally nailed the breakdown and the production is actually pretty good for back then! the solos in this song are so cool, a great band song with a great progression. this was an early version i think so the acoustic opening is a bit shorter in the studio version, and a couple wrong lyrics, but the energy is just unreal! heard this a couple years ago and it was on repeat for a week. super proggy but also heavy, i do not know why it is so underrated.

[@L33Reacts]

This was a great video bro! Thank you for watching 😁 they really all were gelling together on another level in this video. Everyone got their moment to shine I didn't know about what occurred after this until today, but it's so sad.

[@jstock2317]

@@L33Reacts yeah it's a sad time for the band, but I think this video is a great Glascock video. the bass solo riffs on this song are so crazy and the bass has a Squire-esque sound I think.

[@tullfan2560]

Check out Black Sunday by Tull.

[@L33Reacts]

I'll add it to the list! Thank you 😊

[@smithpm81]

you must do circus of heaven by yes on their tormato LP, its jon andersons magnum opus

[@L33Reacts]

I will add it to the list! Thank you bro

[@jorgenaranjo6624]

Gran reacción. Quisiera que reaccionaras a el sólo de flauta en vivo, en Tampa Stadium. JT qué gran banda.

[@L33Reacts]

Gracias hombre! I will take a look 🙏

[@MannycIII]

Listen to Wind Up live 1977

[@L33Reacts]

I'll add it to the list, thanks for the suggestion. 🙏

[@corawheeler9355]

This was at the end of what many fans consider the best Tull line-up. Sadly, John Glascock died of various health issues in November of 1979. Barlow was close to Glascock and heartbroken by his loss. He was also upset with Ian because he thought John hadn't been treated fairly. Barlow then left the band. Shortly after that, D Palmer and John Evan also left, leaving only Ian and Martin. In a 1982 song, Slow Marching Band, some fans think there's a message to Barlow .... Dream of me as the nights draw cold still marking time through Winter. You paid the piper and called the tune, and you marched the band away. Take a hand and take a bow. You played for me; that's all for now, oh, and never mind the words: just hum along and keep on going.

[@L33Reacts]

Dann that is one of the saddest things I've ever heard about band drama... life hits artists hard. We're always wrapped up in other things in our minds that we tend to miss what is right in front us until it's too late... then we turn that into more art. It's a vicious, beautiful cycle.

[@lindaulloa4786]

It's imperative that you react to Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb Live from the Pulse tour. It's all over You Tube. Will bring goosebumps! People are saying David Gilmour's solo is the best solo ever!

[@L33Reacts]

I'll definitely take a look! I've been meaning to do more Floyd on here for months.

[@larsbehrmann3768]

You are not mistaken. After Mick abrams, who was (or is, i hope so) Barre was the man behind the Sound of this Band. Evan is guilty for the musicianship since "benefit". Barlowe and glascock on top evans arrangements👌💪💪💪💪 Theres is a sad Thing in that Band history, that the glooming anderson turns out as an.... "the Band is me" A pitty I would have Find my Peace with "A" if anderson had Shown some kind of.... Well doesnt matter... Im Listen the base on this track with stiff nipples😊

[@nyrocks5580]

Just my personal opinion but I would have recommended many other Tull songs before this (though it comes off better live, due to their incredible energy and musicianship), and the Stormwatch album in general is pretty low on my Tull totem pole. I remember the day I bought it in 1979 and listened to it with a friend. Not my cup of tea, aside from Something's On The Move and Orion. Again, just my opinion.

[@L33Reacts]

It was a request from a Patron. I definitely really enjoyed it. We have plenty of time to take in all the Tull out there :) I can't wait!

[@nyrocks5580]

I'm super happy when I see younger generations enjoying them so much. I shared when my kids (now in their 30s) were growing up and my two grandkids age 16 and 12! My wife and I recently saw Martin Barre and his band in New York.

[@garysteinert8040]

Budapest

[@corawheeler9355]

Live in Istanbul

[@L33Reacts]

It's live in Seattle 1979 remastered. That's what the video is titled at least.

[@corawheeler9355]

@@L33Reacts There was a request for "Budapest" and I suggested the live from Istanbul video .... amazing.

[@L33Reacts]

Woops 😅 my bad! I will add it to the list, thank you 🙏

[@garysteinert8040]

@@L33Reacts Budapest is one of his best post anthem work.