I'm right there with you on the full version of "Songs From The Wood" on this Anniversary Set. Bursting Out was in my car deck for months! In fact, Bursting Out is still considered by me to be one of the finest Prog Live Albums ever! The 1978 Show at MSG, I attended. I can remember feeling so let down that entire show to find John Glascock was ill and Tony Williams was filling in on bass. I remember also feeling that Barrie Barlow was a little less energetic than other times I saw Tull. Having seen Tull every tour that decade, the '78 show was not the best Tull concert for me.
Sorry..this entire release is AMAZING! IT's historical FZ and the Mothers, and always an amazing experience! Just finished listening to this the first time, and can't wait for my next listen!! The fact that you are dissing some of this is unreal! Zappa and his musicians jamming! HOW MUCH BETTER CAN THIS GET!!! It's not an edited album, it's amazing musicians playing, and just creating! Mistakes will be made, weird things will happen, but this is how great albums are made! You just don't get it. Zappa even says that it's a recording session, if they mess it up, they'll do it again! Keep them coming Joe Travers!!!
Great analysis. I agree with almost all of your comments, though I may have a couple different favorites. One point you really opened my eyes on was when you said that, had they not split the intended epic suite up into 3, the flow of the album wouldn't be as successful as it is. Great point! I would personally like to point out the incredible drumming on Man Of Our Times. The overall hugeness of the sound on that track makes me enjoy the extra length, as in, I want to stay in that cavernous grandeur. Very great record, and a lot of fun to hear your thoughts on it.
I'm always suprised that in these box sets there are not more pictures of the band. All the ones I can see from you flipping through the set I've seen before. It seems like they did a lot more promotional photography before the 80's and then did a minimum of it afterwards. It's fun to see the band horsing around, or Ian in whatever get-up he is wearing at the time.
Ian's rejects are often better than other groups' best efforts! ;-) I would definitely love to see Under Wraps & Roots To Branches ... but anything else too.
All vinyl records are cut to fit the medium. So, the flat mix will always be cut accordingly as for a CD. It isn't an easy nor fast process as it is done in either real time or half speed. What mix did Bernie use? I suspect it is Wilson's stereo mix.
@@ShedSoundsMediawithIanBeabout cool. That mix is on the 2015 Blu-ray. I still have my original vinyl cut from that mix. I always wanted to hear it but sans the pops and clicks and they delivered. I don't know who cut my 1972 Atlantic records vinyl, though.
Whoa! That TFF box set! Nice score, man! I happen to have “Sea Song” on a two-7” set. But I imagine that box has all kinds of extra material, Ian! Still can’t wait for a vinyl/box re-release of the TFF album, “Everybody Loves A Happy Ending” … it’s a psychedelic masterpiece! Peace to you, Ian! And congratulations on 500+ subs! More exciting future projects for you! 🙂
One of my favorite live albums. No band was better live that Jethro Tull. Some of the best musicianship along with Ian Anderson one if Rock music's best shoenan
My first Fragile was the cassette version ( not the PINK plastic version!) In 1972. I had the 8-track, 1 vinyl, 3 CD versions leading up to this release- not purchased.
Thanks. Great to have a surround sound take on this set 👍 and I love your enthusiasm ! I've listened through once to everything so far so your review inspired me to dive back in again with (even more) attention... thanks again 🙂
One of my favorite surround sound is Edgar Winter's They Only Come Out At Night on dvd 5.1.All you have to do is listen to Frankenstein in surround OMG is that good.By far my favorite surround disc I have and I have several 5.1
Hi Ian .. really enjoying your content. I'm pondering whether to invest in a surround system and wondered if you might do a quick run through of your set up as I love the idea of "immersive listening" and, having seen your collection, it is clear we have very similar tastes in music. By the way you're in for a treat if you've not yet been drawn into the magnificent world of Hogarth-era Marillion ...
Hey Ian! Glad the Marillion arrived intact. I send a fair amount of VCLT so you don't need to protect my identity, but I appreciate the thought. Yes, those Tull box sets are the best in the business. Only one I am missing is 'Stand Up'. My original copy had one bad disc in it so I sent it back for an exchange, and they never got it back in stock. Second party purchase for that runs around $400 now, I'm hoping they do another run. I'm a sucker for most box sets. Nice collection you're sporting, cheers!
Btw. The Hot Rats book is great. Cool pictures and the interview is a lot of fun. It has neato insight into the album on occasion. It really puts the reality of how it was made into perspective
@@ShedSoundsMediawithIanBeabout I just like it as a short alternative without all the stopping and starting of the fast sections. I still love the original, one of my many fave Yes songs.
@@Mattomega I like the way you think LOL. I just tell myself that I am a music producer so keeping a good library is part of my ongoing education. Plus, it makes me happy. :-)
@@liam8084 I didn’t catch that due to the fact that I’ve only heard Relayer a handful of times (and only once within the last couple of years) but that is indeed a cool Easter egg !!
Man I’m with you 100%. My way of experiencing these box sets is different each time, but I always love the books. And you hit it right on the head with the “definitive”thick as a brick. I also showed that clip to so many people as a starter. But what I learned from you in this great review was to really give the surround sound a go … And soon ! I went through the CDs just to see and hear the bonus tracks and I enjoyed the extra banter as well. My first Tull show was the 25th anniversary and roots to branches was right after that! I don’t understand why Ian’s son could not throw down some quick drum tracks for an ‘alternate’ under wraps. In the past, it seems like he’s hinting at it, but that it would be so costly to have studio time for something like that and I just don’t get it. Anyway, thanks for boosting my enjoyment of this set. it was already high!
'Deadwing' is my fav PT album, although 'Fear of a Blank Planet' and 'Stupid Dream" are close seconds. Yes, "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" is their "Stairway to Heaven" moment. Saw them 3 times on this tour, just fantastic. True, Gavin is excellent, as was Chris Maitland. SW always has very skilled musicians in the studio and on stage with him. Cheers!
Again, superb review! This has always been my favorite live album. I bought it when it first came out on vinyl, when I was 15! I've always considered it an amazing introduction, to anyone not familiar with Tull. These songs just represent such a great collection of their catalog, up to that point. I have only listened to the BO 5.1 once, on this, but I really need to dig in and devote more time to it.
Great review, Ian! I wasn't intending to get this, since I have the original vinyl and the SW box set of remixes. However, having all the early versions available makes this worthwhile for me.
it would had benn coolo if the live incomplete verison could of (To cry You a song ) had benn included but im not surprised it wasent needless to say why!
I noticed the SW mix does have noticeable clarity. Darn good. You’re spoiled by the Tull sets. Bursting Out book is soooo good on loads of stuff. The Recording info is super. Such a quality package. Ideal to take in the car too.
@@Phlakaton88 I love it when people say “I wish I was a bigger Tull fan than I am cuz their reissues are the best !” Can’t think of many other artists I’ve heard that about. They are indeed the gold standard for me.
Congrats on 500! Enjoyed your thoughts and breakdown Ian. I own a lot of them, and I don't recall being disappointed in any SW remix. Sent you something from your wish list, you should receive it on Wednesday. Cheers!
