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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 22, 2014 4:02:52 GMT
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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 17, 2014 17:17:10 GMT
Thanks Erin, nice quality as well, is it HD ;-) I wont pretend that it is Pat.. but thanks :0 It is from a first gen VHS though. I taped all of those TV things back in the 90's they were great. 95 was a very active year.
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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 15, 2014 19:51:56 GMT
I had to pull out this VHS for somebody on FB as the video posted on YT was incomplete. This is a nice, short acoustic 'Rare and Precious Chain" from Roots to Branches USA TV 1995 (regis and kathy lee)
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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 15, 2014 19:45:18 GMT
It's a great shot, thanks for capturing and sharing it - the male side family genes seem pretty strong in Clan Anderson, from father to son and on. Yes, it's a strong similarity. Funnily I recognized Ian's parents as soon as I saw the photo on the DVD, having seen them in the German "Swing In" documentary which was filmed some 12 - 14 years later I suppose. That's a great still. I recognized Ian's dad right away..
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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 9, 2014 23:05:25 GMT
Thanks for posting. Great interview. Nice avatar 10cars.
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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 4, 2014 21:46:32 GMT
Great review so far Darin. One thing about the convention that made it special was the people! The organizers did a great job giving everyone a reason to get together from around the world but being together in itself was worth the trip alone. I think everyone felt the "family" atmosphere with eachother. I know I did. Sorry to interrupt.. now back to your review!!
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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 2, 2014 21:44:01 GMT
Have not heard the 5.1 yet. I Will do so over this long weekend. One of the first things I listened t was the orchestra pieces. Wow! I have heard "Tomorrow was Today" and "Good Godmother" a half dozen times each and I love them both! Reminds me of when M.U. came out, hearing a new ( old) song for the first time ("Rainbow Blues"). But these are really great and the sound is as good as it gets. Yes we are spoiled.. Hi Erin, Agree! Speaking of Rainbow Blues, someone at a Buffalo radio station must have loved this tune. Back in the day, I heard it almost every time I tuned into the Buffalo air waves. I wish I could remember the station. Female DJ. ?? I'll be really interested in your 5.1 views. I'm hooked on the quad & the original stereo flat transfer. The stereo flat transfer competes well with the Mobile Fidelity gold CD. add: Glory Row in stereo, quad & 5.1 is glorious. One of my must hear tracks along with Rainbow Blues. Love the groove of Tomorrow Was Today. Not sure what station you would have heard back then.. most likely WGR-FM Known as 97 rock since the 70's. I made my way down to the 5.1 theater and started to listen to disc one of Warchild in 5.1 and was a little disappointed in the sound. After a couple songs in I thought "this could not be right". It sounded better than usual but didn't have the typical bells and whistles I was used to with the SW stuff. The drums sounded dense and the orchestration wasn't separated as I imagined. I decided to browse the menu and to my surprise found that I was on the stereo mix. A huge tip here: You must select DTS 5.1 in the menu beforehand.. It is not the default! I should've known better. Now once in surround mode I restarted the album and what a relief! The 5.1 sounded fantastic as usual!! Everything fell into place. The drums and bass - gut punching, swirling orchestra - acoustic and electric guitars so lifelike, and vocals crisp and clear. Like the other releases I heard things I never had in these songs with beautiful separation and clarity. It also gets better dynamically as it goes along. Not disappointed with this mix at all. I have not been able to hear disc 2 yet but am looking forward to that this week. Especially since I love the stereo version. This is going to be good! Worth every penny Tull fans!
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Post by Tulltapes on Dec 2, 2014 21:15:57 GMT
this isolated track thing seems to have caught on..
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 27, 2014 19:42:00 GMT
It is rather awkward trying to explain photos like this to my non-tull friends lol...
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 27, 2014 19:32:51 GMT
The only question that post raises for me is, is it the audio for the video (!) or is it just live audio included on the deluxe package for Minstrel. Oh sometimes dreams come true……:-) DC If the live audio is being mixed from Paris 75 I will take a logical guess and say that at least the Paris 75 audio will be included with the Minstrel 40th anniversary package.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 26, 2014 19:54:34 GMT
Have not heard the 5.1 yet. I Will do so over this long weekend. One of the first things I listened t was the orchestra pieces. Wow!
I have heard "Tomorrow was Today" and "Good Godmother" a half dozen times each and I love them both! Reminds me of when M.U. came out, hearing a new (old) song for the first time ("Rainbow Blues"). But these are really great and the sound is as good as it gets. Yes we are spoiled..
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 25, 2014 5:50:44 GMT
Anniversaries, birthdays, important dates...anything that marks an occasion or the passage of time usually means a lot to me. I got distracted this year, though, and it only just occurred to me that this past October marked the 30th anniversary of me seeing Jethro Tull live for the first time. I was fifteen years old and, yes, I know people will say I missed the golden years. I have to say, however, that I still REALLY enjoyed Tull (and IA solo) concerts right up to and including those I saw last year. (I cannot comment on the H.E. tour as I missed it) So, yes, 1984: the year of Under Wraps and the start of IA's vocal problems. Under Wraps, while not in my top five Tull albums, is still one that I enjoy immensely. I liked it when it came out and like it now. Admittedly, I would not want to have seen Tull do a series of albums in this style (but then, one of the greatest qualities of Tull was that Ian and the band never stood still and always kept exploring different musical avenues - progressive in the truest sense of the word, not just as a genre classification), but UW has its own unique character, and, in spite of the over-reliance on 1980s keyboards, the songs are very "Tull." I love spy novels just like Ian Anderson does, and the songs that touch on these themes are very evocative of that whole world... It's also an album that, for me, is best listened to in the autumn or early winter - there is a chilly edge to the music and lyrics that seem out of place when heard on bright summer day. But they sure work extremely well when there is a nip in the air. So, happy anniversary to Under Wraps and my first foray into a venue where Ian and the guys were playing. We'll never see a deluxe Under Wraps edition on the scale of the recent Passion Play and WarChild sets, but I'd like to give the album its moment in the spotlight and show it a little love. It deserves it. "Lobstermen thought they saw a submarine half-submerged suspiciously..." - David While not one of the strongest records, Underwraps it's still a significant piece of tullstory. There's alot of good songs and the live gigs were excellent! It also gave us the new "modern" Tull logo which has been used here and there since. Alot of tull fans including my family and friends got to participate in listening parties and have their names of the inner sleeve of the record. That made it a fun time. I think the biggest complaint about it is the lack of real drums in favor of the infamous drum samples and keyboard domination. Tull were experimenting with sounds of the times and UW started to sound very dated years later. Although Martin has said several times that it was his favorite Tull album. I personally have been able to appreciate the (now vintage) keyboard sounds both UW and especially "A" (& Walk into Light) over the past several years. Not to mention Vetesse was brilliant!! I would actually love to see a remix of UW. As a bonus it would be fun if Steven Wilson had Doane record real drum parts onto all the tracks and mix them in place of the samples. This is something SW has done with his own stuff and the results were astounding. But before all this i still have a Warchild 5.1 to listen to. David have you seen the entire 84 Pro-shot concert from Passaic NJ? Not the 50min Mtv version but the entire gig. It's awesome!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 25, 2014 5:01:22 GMT
Ian's discrete way of extending the life of his copyrights possibly? Ah Ha!! Seriously you think the proofreader couldn't possibly overlook this so many times?
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 23, 2014 18:51:08 GMT
My feelings about surround sound have been quoted on King Crimson's DMG live site as well as the Buffalo News. I think listening to an album (especially these classic recordings) today should be heard in 5.1. (If possible) It's more like when you used to sit and just listen to records. I would much rather hear a good 5.1 than watch some movie. Music technology has advanced far past stereo and quad yet it is mostly ignored. I dread that music is going away from owning a physical product. Thankfully Steven Wilson realizes the importance and has put this stuff out there. If 5.1 DVD was THE way to listen to music these days bands would be able to sell product again and more good music would be created! I get chills when I think of the first time I heard "Cross Eyed Mary" in 5.1 (a song i've heard a billion times before) These releases have been a dream come true for me. I am also proud to be involved with the packaging on some of these. People should not brush these mixes off as just another "remaster". Not that I think everyone should run out and by 5.1 systems but... don't mock it until you've heard it. I hope one day to own a proper 5.1 system. When I do, I'll be ready. Lots of Tull, Crimson, Steven Wilson to play on it!! My advice to anybody about 5.1 is don't not buy a system because you think there isn't really a huge difference. There is! Once you hear one disc you will be so happy you have others.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 23, 2014 18:46:18 GMT
According to UPS tracking, my package is sitting at the post office 10 minutes away! go get it!!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 20, 2014 23:42:07 GMT
I'm talking about the SW 5.1 mix. I recall the drums and bass were impressive, but most of the big guitar solo parts seemed to be in the back of the mix somewhere. The parts that I wait to come up. They just didn't hit me like I am used to. I can bet that I have heard TAAB more than even SW has, and it did not sound right! It left me disappointed. The glitches on other releases didn't bother me too much because they sound so damn good but I wish TAAB 5.1 was remixed. I thought the stereo mix was really good from what I recall.. Bright doesn't bother me too much and can always be EQ'd if it's that bad. Aqualung, Benefit, and Passion Play 5.1 mixes were stellar!! This weekend, Warchild! Great, 5.1, nice to discuss surround sound - I usually get bitched at by the I don't do surround sound crowd at SHtv. I enjoy the 5.1. Didn't really notice that the guitar was lacking. (sometimes I need to turn up my back speakers & centre speaker on certain mixes and down on others) I'll note this for the next time I listen to TAAB in 5.1. Benefit & APP are great in 5.1. Aqualung is too bright for me, I listen to Aqualung in quad the most these days. Give me flat transfers of Tull and I'll be happy. My feelings about surround sound have been quoted on King Crimson's DMG live site as well as the Buffalo News. I think listening to an album (especially these classic recordings) today should be heard in 5.1. (If possible) It's more like when you used to sit and just listen to records. I would much rather hear a good 5.1 than watch some movie. Music technology has advanced far past stereo and quad yet it is mostly ignored. I dread that music is going away from owning a physical product. Thankfully Steven Wilson realizes the importance and has put this stuff out there. If 5.1 DVD was THE way to listen to music these days bands would be able to sell product again and more good music would be created! I get chills when I think of the first time I heard "Cross Eyed Mary" in 5.1 (a song i've heard a billion times before) These releases have been a dream come true for me. I am also proud to be involved with the packaging on some of these. People should not brush these mixes off as just another "remaster". Not that I think everyone should run out and by 5.1 systems but... don't mock it until you've heard it.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 20, 2014 22:16:24 GMT
wow the 1974 lineup of Tull were at your door?? Looks like they were crap at playing 'Knock down Ginger'. (UK children's game reference of knocking on someone's doir and running away) I've played that as a kid.. although we called it "ding dong ditch"
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 20, 2014 21:43:22 GMT
Worse than any glitch was the Guitar being mixed too low in TAAB.. A real disappointment as the others were so brilliant! I still need to extract and remix my copy. TAAB - I'm guessing that you're talking about the Steven Wilson STEREO remix. The stereo remix is mastered too bright for me, not my taste. It should have been swapped out for a flat transfer. The same person mastered the 5.1 - that was recalled because it was too bright and distorted in parts. With TAAB DVD the flat stereo transfer from the master tape is a gem. Nice to have, the 5.1 is a flat transfer on the corrected DVD. I'm talking about the SW 5.1 mix. I recall the drums and bass were impressive, but most of the big guitar solo parts seemed to be in the back of the mix somewhere. The parts that I wait to come up. They just didn't hit me like I am used to. I can bet that I have heard TAAB more than even SW has, and it did not sound right! It left me disappointed. The glitches on other releases didn't bother me too much because they sound so damn good but I wish TAAB 5.1 was remixed. I thought the stereo mix was really good from what I recall.. Bright doesn't bother me too much and can always be EQ'd if it's that bad. Aqualung, Benefit, and Passion Play 5.1 mixes were stellar!! This weekend, Warchild!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 20, 2014 19:24:18 GMT
Worse than any glitch was the Guitar being mixed too low in TAAB.. A real disappointment as the others were so brilliant! I still need to extract and remix my copy.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 20, 2014 19:22:19 GMT
I'm having serious sideburn envy right now. Yes those are some serious Elvis style muttons!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 20, 2014 19:19:12 GMT
wow the 1974 lineup of Tull were at your door??
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 17, 2014 19:45:25 GMT
Finally unpacked from the convention. Impossible to put the entire experience into a few words. We drove over 8 hours each way. My band The Shuffling Madness and our gear from Buffalo to Long Island. We arrived at the Holiday Inn in Huntington around 11pm and was immediately greeted by a singalong of "Passion Play" coming from the bar area. Walking into the bar was almost surreal seeing all the people I have known for so long but never met face to face. Meeting Steve, Pat, and Charlie from the group was a highlight of the weekend and it felt like we had already met before. We got to chat for a bit over a couple drinks and after some wandering flute jams and more singalongs decided to get some rest for the convention day. Next morning was a beautiful fall drive through Huntington to the Elk's lodge. We arrived and began to setup for our opening set. We had guests Paul Forrest and our own "Darin Cody" sitting in for some songs. Things were running late. Doors had opened and we were not able to get a soundcheck or a run through. So we played our set under hectic conditions while the sound got ironed out.. It was alot of fun, and we luckily managed to entertain the crowd. It was great to play with Steve and hope we can do it again someday. He is a monster on the flute! Now that our set was over I was able to relax and enjoy the rest of the convention. The next band up was Heresy whom I've know about from past conventions and they were a treat! They performed some of Tull's biggest songs including "No Lullaby", "Dark Ages", and "Heavy Horses" They were very precise and really got the crowd into it. Great band! You just can't hear these songs played live anymore and they really nailed them. Dark Ages gave me chills! In Stone Circles continued the musical festivities and were also impressive. "For Michael Collins, Jeffrey And Me" (with guest Paul Forrest and the guys from Warchild) was a nice surprise, as was " Dr Bogenbroom". There was a drawing for the Ian Anderson soundcheck/possible meet and greet which a group of conventioneers got to attend. I gave my ticket to our guest bass player as a gesture for his services filling in on short notice for Glenn Cornick whom we were to play with before learning of his passing. The ticket was a winner and he got to attend Ian's soundcheck which he enjoyed. Next Band up was Warchild performing the entire "Warchild" album (and "Rainbow Blues") They were great! I give props to them for pulling off such a difficult album live and with the string section. They were the most theatrical band of the evening and there set was alot of fun. Throughout the evening I had the chance to meet and chat with many people. It was great to meet and talk to Paul, Jeff, and Dan from The Jethro Tull board. Friends I have known for years. Pat with Paul, and DanWe all headed to the Ian show which was about a 4 minute walk from the convention itself. The first rows were filled with the convention including us front row near center. Ian did a handful of Homo Erraticus and seemed in good energy. His voice for most of HE was in excellent form. The rest of the show was the same set I had seen in Buffalo a few nights earlier. The extended version of TAAB, 2 times in one week was very cool! Back to the convention "Warchild" did another high energy set. "Somethings on the Move" and "Farm on the Freeway" were standouts! Around this time the convention was graced by the presence of the Ian Anderson band. They watched some songs from Warchild, and hung out with the fans for a good while. It was fun to chat with them. Ryan is especially personable as was David Goodier who say's he may want to take holiday in Buffalo sometime. (I assume in the summer) They were all very cool. Scott Hammond from the Ian Anderson band enjoys "Warchild"The final band of the evening was the legendary Rat Race Choir and they played a smokin' set with a vengeance! The crowd was in awe as they whipped through Thick as a Brick, Passion Play, Hunting Girl, Minstrel in the Gallery, with incredible energy and skill. Florians' jaw was on the ground as he watched! This band was an appropriate end to a great day of music. After some much needed rest we headed down to the Holiday Inn banquet hall on Sunday and were treated to an extensive breakfast buffet. Most all the conventioneers and bands were in attendance and the merch tables were set up including one for TJTG. King Keltic were doing a soundcheck and sounded excellent. While enjoying breakfast we were treated to an acoustic set by Paul and Marcie Forrest ( plus Tony Garone of "Heresy") Just like the others it was a real treat as I have known of them for many years but never had the opportunity to see them. We had a long drive so we said our goodbyes before all the music ended and headed back home feeling we just left something special. Hopefully we have another get together before too many years go by. No other time can you be around so many like minded people. It was a memorable weekend to say the least and a real Tull fix! Huge Thank you to Barry, Dennis, and Mike for all they had to endure to put this all together. It was alot and they did a great job.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 16, 2014 23:19:03 GMT
The Convention was alot of fun indeed! I think I've finally unpacked! Was great to meet everyone. I want to personally thank David (bamboo flute) for the wonderful Stormwatch pencil sketch which Charlie passed on to me. I love it and it was a great surprise It is a brilliant piece of work and a welcome unique addition to my Tull collection. Thank You David! Hope things have been well. I will post more on the convention in a day or 2.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 16, 2014 23:09:05 GMT
Congratulations to our winners!!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 6, 2014 15:21:16 GMT
Thanks for finding this!!!! Fantastic! This set will be great everyone.. A must own for all!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 6, 2014 15:20:22 GMT
Thanks and your welcome TT Figured I was obligated to post first as I sat with the reviewer
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 6, 2014 7:27:52 GMT
Here is the review from my friend and critic for The Buffalo News who I attended the show with. Buffalo News reviewUndeterred by dying vocals, Ian Anderson thrives at UB By Jeff Miers | News Pop Music Critic | Well, he’s not “Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll.” But he may be past the point where tackling lead vocals in concert is a viable option. Ian Anderson, whose flute, voice, and songwriting prowess have come to be synonymous with the brand name Jethro Tull over the past 45 years, brought his excellent new post-Tull ensemble to UB’s Center for the Arts on Tuesday. Ostensibly touring behind his latest album, the dense prog-folk concept album “Homo Eraticus,” Anderson offered a tour through many highlights of Tull’s illustrious career, offering only a brief snippet of the new album’s mass. The show was outstanding on both musical and theatrical levels. But there’s just no getting around it – Anderson, who has struggled with throat problems for years, has very little voice left. Gone is the gorgeous high baritone that once so effortlessly tore through Tull’s tenacious compositions. In it’s place is a thin raspy tone manned by a singer struggling to hit the high notes. Anderson is clearly aware of the state of his voice, and wisely, for this tour, he enlisted the talents of singer and actor Ryan O’Donnell, who traded verses with Anderson throughout the evening and lent a theatrical flair to the proceedings. Would that Anderson had simply let O’Donnell handle all the vocals, and concentrated on his flute playing, which was simply stellar all evening. Alas, old habits die hard. Anderson, always the consummate front man, is understandably clinging to his own history. That aside, Tuesday’s show was marked by moments of brilliance. Anderson has assembled an outstanding ensemble of musicians, and if we missed his former Tull sparring partner, guitarist Martin Barre, we were certainly grateful for the contributions of Barre’s doppelganger, guitarist Florian Ophale, who played with fire and precision throughout. Bassist David Goodier, keyboardist John O’Hara, and drummer Scott Hammond were equally impressive, slicing into Tull’s complex and ambitious catalog like a hot knife through butter. The band opened with the "Homo Eraticus” material, but unlike the majority of shows on the tour to date, which featured most of the album in the first set and the Tull favorites in the post-intermission slot, Anderson led the band straight into the older material. The crowd had no qualms with this, as classics like “Too Old To Rock ‘n’ Roll, Too Young To Die,” “With You There To Help Me,” and the obligatory closing punch of “Aqualung” and “Locomotive Breath” were played with passion and precision. Anderson has always been one for dusting down and dressing up seasoned songs with new arrangement flourishes, and this was the case with many of the Tull tunes performed on Tuesday. Standouts were many, but principal among them were a good 15-minute chunk of the evergreen “Thick As A Brick,” as well as the deep cut “Critique Oblique,” from the “Passion Play” album. Anderson’s flute playing led the charge here, and he was ably served by the contributions of his sidemen, virtuosos all. The rarely played '80s Tull gem “Farm On the Freeway” was treated to a blazing rendition as well. In all, a great show, marred only by occasional failings in the vocal department. Email: jmiers@buffnews.com
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 5, 2014 18:44:36 GMT
My guess is, Ian has days when he is more receptive to meeting people and days when he is less so. I have a feeling that I would find him on a day when he was less so. We all have ups and downs and flaws. Ian is a human being and I'm afraid he's been placed on a pedestal in my eyes that is a bit too high for comfort. There's nothing I can do about it, so therefor it's best I keep my distance. Yeah, I would say especially these days he is likely less receptive! Ian is not a young man anymore and this touring stuff and constantly traveling is surely exhausting. I can't imagine he's out looking for much social activity if any. Certainly not from fans seeking signatures. Plus i'm sure being business minded first that his mood is affected by how well the tour is doing and the business side of it etc.. Honestly Ian B. I'm sure that promo spot Ian did for your show is much more special to have than being able to ask Ian for an autograph.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 5, 2014 17:44:39 GMT
Ian Anderson is my first and most enduring musical hero. Despite that, I have no interest in meeting him. I feel that if I were to run into him, the experience would be uncomfortable and disappointing for both of us. So, in order to preserve a very delicate fan-musician relationship and out of utmost respect, I *choose* not meet him. I met Ian a number of times without really trying but this first happened when I was 16 and he was around 40. It was very exciting at the time for me and every time after was just bonus for a young fan. I was never disappointed with the experience and feel lucky for that. He has let me hang at his table, signed things numerous times, and we have talked one on one. It was all very respectful and he was always cordial. Again, as a young fan that was very special and I feel very lucky that nothing ever went wrong. I have no desire to bother Ian or make him feel uncomfortable. I certainly wouldn't mind saying hello to him again sometime IF he's feeling social but I doubt he is much these days and you wont find me hanging near the trucks in the back lot with a sharpie in hand.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 5, 2014 17:15:26 GMT
Enjoyed the show in Buffalo. The band seems very tight at this point and played well off each other. Ian for his age is still an incredible performer and his flute playing is still the best. I would have liked to see more H.E. as it's actually this bands material and I think Ian's vocals would have came off better than it did with the Tull material. I couldn't help feel somewhat bad that Ian felt he had to stop playing his new stuff.. I do wish he wouldn't cave in so fast. Does it really affect ticket sales that much at this point? The UB center for the arts seemed full last night. Florian was throwing out some beastly guitar riffs. It is a different interpretation of Tull music played very well. It's impossible for me not to feel Martin's absence in the Tull context.. There is a huge presence missing!! But that's not to say That Florian doesn't do his job well, he is very impressive. Ryan vocally saves the day many times and I don't think it would hurt to just let him keep singing. I find the best parts of the show are when they are jamming. Bouree was actually wonderful, and the Locomotive reprise flute solo was a highlight. Other favorites of the night include TAAB Side one, and Farm on the Freeway. Good to see Passion Play but they should have kept going or picked an instrumental passage from it to jam on. If Ian tours again he should not focus on singing so much. Drop most of the hits..There is way too much great music to choose from that could be done instrumentally or with little vocals and would/should entertain any crowd. Maybe the reaction would be better than expected? Maybe there would be more ticket sales by not only casual fans but more eclectic music fans. At any rate it was great to see him again.
Off to Long Island.
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