I love watching Marc's face and eyes. My reaction to Tull was nearly as dramatic but long ago. Unique in the universe. Would love to see reactions to Ave Maria, and Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. You must have heard Star Spangled Banner by Jimi Hendrix? And The Letter by the Box Tops? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BQaUs5J2wdI.html Every one of these stops me in my tracks.
When I saw them perform this album, in its entirety, they received a 15 minute standing ovation. When the applause finally died down, Ian Anderson walked up to the mike and said, "For our second song we would like to play......", and the place went crazy.
@@victoriamartin3854 "Boomers aren't all bad guys" WTF? I can't even imagine where that came out of. Personally, I absolutely hate it when people say I'm a boomer. My birth had nothing to do with the post-war baby boom...and people have, in recent years, begun including people born in the sixties as boomers, too. /rant Yeah, especially young people who've never even heard of the band before they listened. Of course, it's difficult not to be seriously impressed by Ian's performances. Marc's reaction to the flute was awesome. I have one of the little posters that was put up to announce the Songs from the Wood tour, which I found somewhere...I hadn't heard of Jethro Tull, yet, at the time of that performance. Bummer. That show was at the University of Illinois, in a hall neither my wife or I can recall at the moment...but the acoustics there are perfect.
Marc, in those days music was very pure, not so much electronic assisting. I’ll never forget the Thick a a Brick album, which looked like a newspaper. It’s like dreaming away with a whole story. Thanks for your interest in this old farts music!
Love Tull - Seen them several times in the 70's - THEY ARE AWESOME !!!! Ian is amazing - my sister even got his sweat towel at the LA Forum - Bursting Out Tour. Ian is from Scotland.
I've heard them lumped in with Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake and Palmer since at least the mid 80s. I agree with you, but if we're going to excuse Tull let's excuse Rush as well. Those bands are outliers on different ends of the progressive scale.
I once heard (way back in the day.....) an interview with Ian. Paraphrasing from memory, he said that he considered Tull to be progressive rock, with the only contemporaries of note Pink Floyd. And they were "okay."
@@SadieCo149 Jethro Tull was formed in 1963 whereas ELP formed in the early '70s. I feel you don't know Tull too well. And don't forget, "Thick As A Brick" was a parody of all the so-called prog-rock of the time.
it warms my heart to watch this young man's reaction to this music.....he didn't dismiss it outright....watching his face makes me believe that this young man has a musician'e heart.....beautiful to see
Well, he was pointed to it...it's not like he found it on his own discovery, exploring musical history and diversity. But he did, to his credit, give it a listen. Might even explore more Tull-- one never knows.
At the time, in our youth, it was just catchy (but classy) and fun rock... but in hindsight, it's downright *operatic* in its scope and storytelling, eh wot? :D
@@THE-HammerMan You folks are overthinking this. The whole "reaction" genre on RU-vid is just a way to cash in on other people's work. That's why there are a metric million people doing it. Some people just outright copy the music videos and re-post them on their channel, riding the click revenue until it gets de-monetized by the content owner. The reaction genre is simply a way to get around that. And it plays upon people's unexplainable need to have their musical tastes validated by others. At least the ones where a voice coach "analyzes" the singer at least has some small value, to educate the viewer on the skills required. This video? Was basically copying the original content he played no part in creating, making a few faces during the video, and then saying "I like dat!!" at the end... And... Boom. 100,000 views, and the associated click revenue. Videos like this are why there is so much low-value content on RU-vid.
@@ShortBusRuss I never have thought devious enough about things like this...I would make a terrible crook and/or snake. I must have skipped school when our class covered "sleazeball tactics"!!!
@@THE-HammerMan I know, brother, I know. Just rest assured you are a better person for not thinking that way. I am in network security as a profession, so I unfortunately see the curtain pulled back more than I'd like, sometimes.
THIS IS MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the music I listened to in the 70's. Ian Anderson is one of the best flutist and does it on one leg often. I am still a fan to this day.
@@2112warpig Well come on now, Iron Maiden is the exception to every rule. They're the tightest band to ever walk the face of the Earth! No one wants to cover them because they're on that same Jethro Tull level of musicianship.
Right? I had to go back to 6:50 a couple times and just watch that nodding evolve into “oh my god”, “play dude”, and beyond. Love to see this level of admiration of something completely new to the viewer. Thanks, Marc!
It's nice to see that because it helps the new generation understand there was actual music prior to a mixing board and computerized notes.... If you want more bands listen to Boston and supertramp... Not to mention bands like Pink Floyd and rush...
Besides being a master musician, Ian Anderson was by far the greatest rock showman-singer front man of all time. Jethro Tull was not an act that anyone could follow.
I love to watch young people hear SRV, Tull and other 70's bands for the first time. I just think to myself.....'wait for it......wait for it'. You are about to discover something really cool......
I do the same...it gets aggravating sometimes when they pau.se the song with that wow moment - and you're sitting there thinking "don't stop it now, wait 15 more seconds"
Absolutely unforgettable reaction. The young man is so genuine and you can feel him getting more into Tull's brilliance and majesty and the clip progresses. Second time I've seen it. Just wonderful.
Thick as a Brick is actually a 45 minute song that only pauses once (because you had to flip the album over). He did Thick as a Brick because some critics said his album, Aqualung, was a “themed” album and he said, “By damn, I’ll give you a themed album.”
I know what a concept album is, but never heard of a themed album. I guess they're the same, which brings up the question: Is Aqualung a concept album? Of course it f*cking is, and one of the greatest ever.
Later on, Devo would record their album “Oh No! It’s Devo!” to respond to critics who said their previous album (New Traditionalists) sounded as if it were recorded by “fascist clowns”, so band co-founder Jerry Casale had that sentiment in mind when the album was recorded and produced
Renaissance music...Ritchie Blackmore and Candace Night...Blackmore's Night ,do a lot of Renaissance type music...I'm just assuming everybody here knows who Ritchie Blackmore is. Check out Way to Mandalay and Just Call My Name .
How about the written lyrics? Nobody, I mean nobody, writes lyrics like these today! And no pro tools or autotune to "fix" any problems, and this is live with everyone playing their own instruments in a high energy environment in front of 20,000 fans.
Same look I had on my face when I heard and saw this. So great to see people younger than me have the same reaction. I was 18 back in the day. 50 years later. Rock on, my son. Glad you got into it.
A high school teacher back in the 70s once told me "Jethro Tull named a song for you. Thick as a Brick" and I replied, "Yeah, well they named a song for you, too. It's called Teacher." We were a good pair, student and teacher. I hope he took my reply as the compliment I intended it to be.
I grew up in south Central Los angels in the early 70s.in our little nook of the hood we had backyard rock bands everywhere.I have been a Tull fan since 1973 when my brother brought home the “War Child “album Since that time I have attended many Tull shows across the globe.This song strikes a deep cord within me.Thanks for posting.
Me too, I was 20 when I saw them at the now demolished Kingdome in Seattle in 1984, it was one of the best concerts for me as well. Poco opened for them and they were good too. The only other concert that topped it for me was ELO Out Of The Blue concert in the 70s
Dude, I was laughing and smiling from ear to ear while I watched you experience Jethro Tull for the first time on this video and digging it just like so many of us did many years ago when they were in their heyday! Btw, Jethro Tull was the name of the band not the guy playing the flute on one leg. His name is Ian Anderson (Scottish, not Irish) and he is a musical genius IMO. He is a completely self taught musician which is truly remarkable in light of the complexities of his writing, arranging, and playing skills. Every member of this band were virtuoso players in their own right but watching you watching Tull was priceless!! Go and get some of their other recordings too and you will not be disappointed by any of them either!
David Palmer helped out with the arrangements on all the early albums. Joined the band on keyboards in 1977 & his influence on Songs From The Wood & Heavy Horses was very strong indeed.
@@papalegba6759 Absolutely!! What a fantastic and integral part of the early Tull sound he was! David (Dee) Palmer was responsible for all those wonderful strings and orchestral arrangements you hear on all those early recordings as far back as "Living in the Past" and the "Aqualung" album as well as all the subsequent Tull albums right up until he left the band. The band would definitely not have sounded the same without his contribution!
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to compose a little something like this? Something that generations will listen to and realize how very small they actually are (including myself). Been listening to Jethro Tull for 30 years and will continue to do so for as long as I'm on this planet! Musical genius at its finest!!!
I have avoided watching these first time listening videos proving what a dope I have been. The pure joy I saw in your face embracing the music of one of my favorite bands of all time simply made my day. Welcome to Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson is one of the most talented front men of all time.. AND THAT FLUTE!
I saw Tull in London just a few months before this show back in '78. They were sensational, and this song was the highlight for me as I didn''t expect them to play it. There really has never been a band like them, and it was a pleasure watching this guy discovering their uniqueness for the first time.
My God, what a showman Ian Anderson is. So filled with "feel-good" emotion. Just makes everybody happy. And, his band mates all charge off of him. Just loved it.
No samples, No loops - actual musicians who can actually play instruments. There was a time when people actually spent their lives learning how to be as good as they could be. That was what 'being good' meant.
Look I absolutely love older music far more than new music and Tull is probably my favorite band however, music production just requires a different skill set.
@@nezkeys79 Never heard of any of these but just checked out a couple of songs by all of them and NO JUST NO! Seriously comparing them to a band like Jethro is just wrong.
@@nezkeys79 snarky puppy is more a jazz based sound to me I personally cant hear the comparison like you do. Not to take anything away from snarky Puppy I have heard their stuff and they are all pretty good musicians. I myself am a horn player and would love to get a band together that does some of that s***
In today’s trying time. Music brings all people together we all need to sing and dance together. Watch the worlds problems go away at least for a little while.
For some strange reason, this showed up in my recommends. I was in college when Tull was huge and saw the group several times in Detroit and actually met Ian Anderson in a parking lot (long story). I'm not sure 'Thick as a Brick' is the place to start with Tull; this was a concept album and even then, was a bit 'different.' Jethro Tull still resonates with me 40+ years later. I'm black. I think back then, there was more willingness to listen to all kinds of music and not relegate it to 'black' or 'white.' Anderson was insane on stage. Really.
I still was too young then, but I had Tull albums. The huge tempo & melody changes in just this live version are tremendous and so rare today. Marketing and talent gatekeepers thinks this is too complex for average people.
My first Tull album/song I heard was Thick as a Brick. I was 11 and a half. It changed the course of my life. You're never too young to get turned on to amazing music.
I have listened to two classically trained musicians review Jethro Tull which was really exciting because they weren't familiar with him either. So it is great change of pace to listen to you listen to Jethro Tull who has been one of my favorite groups for almost 50 years!!! Keep up the great stuff you're doing!! I'll be back!! 😂😅
I haven't listened to Jethro Tull music and decades. That takes me back man. I first listened to them when I was in the Navy somewhere between 1969 and 1971 and was a raving fan for a pretty good while. Great to see the young person dig that music.
I don’t watch a lot of reaction videos but this one was legit the best one I’ve seen. Granted I’m a Jethro Tull fan, but he didn’t start or stop the video to comment. He let his face and minimal comments do the reacting. And the parts which he reacted to showed he is a lover of music of all genres. Well done and thank you!
When I attended the Thick as a Brick concert, they were phenomenal! They played the whole album then said...”for our second tune”, the crowd roared! Awesome concert, awesome group!❤️ And I can assure you, Ian Anderson is and has never been never been nervous onstage. Heh 😏 Annie
This is one of my more favorite albums. The album is not only awesome to listen to, but when we were stoned back in the 70s, the cover was the most awesome one ever. It unfolded into a 12-page, small-town newspaper, filled with stories and articles and classified ads and obits and weddings. The cover story of the paper (the album cover itself) was about a 8-year-old boy who was eventually disqualified after winning a poetry prize for his epic poem "Thick as a Brick" (which was printed in the paper and served as the albums lyrics). We'd get buzzed, listen to the album, and read the stories in the paper. Music was so interesting back then, not only in the music itself but how it was presented.
Ian Anderson, the "lead," and the band, Jethro Tull, filled my head with appreciation for wizards, magic, reincarnation, my celtic heritage, and Ian's amazing relationship with his flute (his wand!) I am so happy to see you obviously enjoy watching and listening to this song as much as I, a 58 YO, does!! It gives me hope for the future🥰 PS: You didn't get to MSG back then until you earned it 😁
Beautiful smile!! -Dr. P Jethro Tull is the best! They have been for a solid fifty years! How does one describe Ian Anderson? Viking, Scottish, Renaissance, naughty, lyrical??? TIMELESS!
Mr McMillon, your face was such a joy to watch as the song and performance unfolded. I first saw them when they toured to support this album, which was brand new in 1972.
Great reaction video, and glad you enjoyed it so much! Just by way of background, thick as a brick as an album was a reaction to critics calling the previous album (Aqualung) being a “concept album” - so they made Thick as a Brick as a demonstration of what a proper concept album was. And the song itself became an epic.
I really like the genuine reaction of this young man, McMillon. The JT is some convolution of Scottish folk, African rhythms, medieval pipes and pixie dust magic. You can fly for miles and miles....
That caught you absolutely cold! You didn't expect that level of performance! Great to see you react to the music of my generation so brilliantly. Keep it up!
I remember the first time I heard Thick as a Brick. On my car radio I immediately drove to the store and bought the album. I still think it’s Tull’s best. It was 1972. I was in law school. The actual album itself was also a trip.
I saw Jethro Tull on that tour. If you thought he was mesmerizing on a video from 40 years ago, you can't even imagine it live. I was stunned for days with the performance. Marc's reaction to hearing JT for the first time was just priceless - he's a true music junkie.
Was a pleasure watching YOU experience Ian Anderson aka Jethro Tull for the first time. He opened w/ this in 1972 at a concert in Salem VA. That was his first number. When he finished this he said, "Now for our next number....." and went straight away into, "Sitting on a park bench...." Killer concert. Phenomenal musicians all in their own right. Check out his album Benefit from this band.
What a pleasure to see the attention and respect you look and listen! The same emotions in your eyes as I felt discovering Thick as a Brick for the first time, back... Easter 72... Happy new year
Was lucky enough to see Jethro Tull live twice. I really do not remember too much of the 1st one, I swear everyone in that arena in San Antonio was smoking weed, I got totally stoned just by breathing. Luckily stayed straight for the 2nd time, and what a show he put on. I swear you could feel the building shaking with all the sound. It was just awesome.
@@kathys6402 I believe you. I've been to two Tull concerts myself but one the security was there to take drugs away at the entrance. The drum near the entranc that they threw the drugs in was filled up.
@@mikesimonian484 I do not think the security team was too concerned at the San Antonio concert. This was back in 1980, hard to believe it is coming up on 40 years since that one.
He's Scottish, and his music is an almost unique blend of British folk and rock music. He styled himself on the old fashioned minstrels that used to travel up and down England centuries ago, singing their songs for any money people would throw into a pot or a hat, laid at their feet. Minstrels were the original entertainers. They could sing, dance, tell stories, and jokes. They were the entertainers long before TV, cinema, and radio. So they had to be good to make a living.
Love seeing your reaction to this brilliant intricate, amazing music. Many people making music now cannot play any instrument. These guys were masters of music and performance.
Marc, I had to laugh when you asked, "Is he Irish or something?" And you, with an Irish last name. Understandably, you're not your atypical Irishman, and oh, Ian Anderson is Scottish, but what came 1st, the chicken or the egg? I've got both, and my last name is Taylor! That aside, I think what I saw in you was the realization is that Jethro Tull were a group of musicians AND showmen, but master musicians and composers, first and foremost. Their music was meant to be an experience, not just noise to fill the vacuum of silence. Enjoyed your experience. You grasped it. Well done.
Loved watching your facial expressions as you watched the vid... they were an amazing band and I first heard it when it came out... and I'm nearly 72 now and still love it!
Some of the other guys in the band, namely John Evan, Martin Barre, and David Palmer, also wrote some of the material...it's just that Ian Anderson was always very fuckin stingy when it came to writing credit.
@@GrimrDirge The song is credited to Ian and Jennie Anderson, Jennie came up with some lyrics and that's it...you guys need to look stuff up before posting replies.
1975, Junior English class in high school - we spent a week on studying this long poem. He uses a lot of English idiom that takes some translation. There's no one quite like him. It was fun to watch you watch him!
Actually, there WAS a real Jethro Tull, who invented the first mechanical seed planter. Name was pulled from an encyclopedia, since his bar band kept getting fired then rehired under a new name. Random chance that they got their first hit with that name.
I am 65, and consider myself fortunate to have been a teenager during the early to mid 70's. They were all crazy, but Ian Anderson was crazy without the use of any drug whatsoever.
