Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick (Cover by Josh Van Diemen)

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Jethro Tull's 'Thick as a Brick' performed by Josh Van Diemen on the banks of Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Thank you everyone for watching and commenting. I'm so happy you took the time. I was on tour with my old band Dream Awake in Europe in 2008 when I shot this on a whim. We were passing through Scotland for some festivals and pub gigs, we camped the night on the shore of Loch Lomond, got up way too early, quickly filmed this, packed up and headed south for Manchester. Lots of comments on the crazy wavering tempo: yes, I look back 11 years later and cringe at that, but I was extremely undisciplined in my youth and had never even heard of practicing to a metronome. I'm a self-taught guitarist and learned this song by pressing my ear the speaker and figuring it out bit by bit. I'm pretty happy with that accomplishment as it's given me so much joy to play this over and over again in pubs all over the world...and on the banks of Loch Lomond! And don't worry, I eventually got a metronome! I still don't use it, but I have one!
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@JoshVanDiemen 5 лет назад

Thank you everyone for watching and commenting. I'm so happy you took the time. We were on tour in Europe, passing through Scotland, camped the night on the shore of Loch Lomond, got up way too early, quickly filmed this, packed up and headed south for Manchester. Lots of comments on the crazy wavering tempo: yes, I look back 11 years later and cringe at that, but I was extremely undisciplined in my youth and had never even heard of practicing to a metronome. I'm a self-taught guitarist and learned this song by pressing my ear the speaker and figuring it out bit by bit. I'm pretty happy with that accomplishment as it's given me so much joy to play this over and over again. And don't worry, I eventually got a metronome! I still don't use it, but I have one!

@cyranodetal 5 лет назад

One of the things that save you and this absotulety perfect cover is the complete absence of a metronome. It prevents people from really feeling the music, more often than not. Take, for instance, the beautiful and short Pink Floyd's instrumental guitar for "Is there anybody out there". I've seen tons and tons of covers and absolutely none, zero, of them had the emotion the music requests, and what it requests is a precise wavering tempo. I really don't understand how people can be so fond of a perfectly regular tempo in music.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

@@cyranodetal Thanks for this comment. In my opinion there are two types of players: The schooled/disciplined ones and the intuitive/emotional ones. I'll never be the schooled type as I find absolutely no joy in it. Gotta be true to yourself and play what feels good! Thanks again and keep on rockin

@goodpeopleoftheworldunite 3 года назад

But time is an illusion 🤔 So keep on playing how you feel, I say. This is music, not robotics, after all.

@JoshVanDiemen 3 года назад

@@goodpeopleoftheworldunite Indeed

@paulrummery6905 2 года назад

Wonderful mate, love it.

@napadave58 Год назад

Josh - I hope you're still with us after 14 years. Assuming that you are, I have to tell you that that was the best cover of Thick/Brick I've ever heard played (or attempted in a sad lot of cases.) Guitar = perfect. Voice = perfect (almost to a fault re: impersonation) Most importantly ... cadence = perfect. Well done. I could gush all day but hey - it's been 14 years. Let's see if you're still sitting up and taking nourishment first.

@matthewjones8865 8 месяцев назад

Wow now that’s a cover. MAGNIFICENT 👏

@Slippery-Stan-Miracle-Man Год назад

I like the wavering tempo- original has it too. Really well done and 12 string was a great choice

@irishseano 2 года назад

This should have 1 million views at LEAST

@Ariel1Dominguez 2 года назад

13 years ago and till this day no one has a cover of this song better than this video on RU-vid. Dude you are a legend! Do you do private lessons?

@thomassullivan4131 15 дней назад

An eleven on a scale of one to ten! Nailed it Brother

@Magik1369 Год назад

Best cover I've ever heard of this tune. Brilliant! Great guitar chops and vocal is spot on. Great work!

@bradyjones217 4 года назад

Dude! Oh my God!!! I'm 60 years old and remember Ian and Tull when most of the folks today weren't even a glimmer of a glimmer of an eye. I've been playing this for years my self and you completely have blown my mind to a place it's never been before. Thank you brother.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

Hey Brady, I don't get on here much. Thanks for sharing that. I wish I was around back then, best era for music in my opinion! Feel like I was born too late! Thanks so much for watching. Keep rockin. If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out. Have a great one!

@alxtnt57 Год назад

i cant believe Ian stole this from you!! absolutely first class.. thank you... never heard a better version

@sampeep2527 2 года назад

Fantastic! It brought me to tears my good friend was a huge Tull fan unfortunately he passed away from cancer. I can’t listen to tull without thinking of him

@PlymouthVT 11 месяцев назад

51 years later I still know the words to this masterpiece by heart. Really nice rendition thank you.

@user-ur1qo4fp1f 11 месяцев назад

and to think Aqualung was released in 1971 Preceded , Thick as a Brick in 72 🤠 🎵🎶♥ such an Awesome ERA for musical expression,

@bucketheadistheman 2 года назад

Holy Moses, that's great!

@nicomas2471 5 лет назад

best version i have ever heard and yet it was published in 2008 and just seeing it now what the?????

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

Haha! better late that never. Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it! If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@edwardcronin943 2 месяца назад

brings back memories

@terry10540 9 лет назад

That was perfect

@TheGravygun Год назад

Pure and maniacal. I love it man. So good.

@daHammer5 Год назад

this is absolutely beautiful

@apexerman1 11 месяцев назад

I love the energy and technique into that rendition. Top notch performance! Wavering tempo was actually nice... it made it very real. I'm glad... we're glad you had the camera rolling.

@ricevake8486 2 года назад

i had to leave a second review, this is incredible!!!

@paulgoudfrooij6561 Год назад

Wow. What a cover! Congrats on a superb job there!

@robrrtfrazier3258 9 лет назад

That was awesome

@aihsjabsuans6569 2 года назад

Always love this song

@baselinesweb 3 дня назад

I came here not expecting much, and you blew me away. Great job on this tricky song.

@krebtego 2 года назад

I'm simply blown away, that was fabulous

@drkevindrush2112 Год назад

Such a masterful performance on the guitar. Bravo.

@annep5861 8 лет назад

Dream Awake, I am very awake from listening to your snippet of Thick As A Brick. It is very well done, and as we know, it is not an easy song to play, and sing. Thank you for a lovely version of a beautiful tune. Thank you, Josh Wilkinson.

@tradingnasdaq Год назад

Bro. It’s now 2022 and still waiting for you to teach a lesson on your version of this, that is still fantastic.

@bluefender9489 Год назад

Brilliant. The 12 string is perfect for this gives the sound of the band. The part at 3:00 was particularly well done.

@PlymouthVT 2 года назад

Fantastic Best I have ever heard and on a 12 string! Listened to this album for almost 50 years. TAAB is one of the best records ever cut. Just subbed you. Thank you.

@BerndTreiber 9 месяцев назад

absolutely fantastic 🤩💃🏿🕺🏿💃🏿

@davidjohnston330 Год назад

Great tribute to Ian and Tull. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@stevel7627 8 лет назад

Had to sign in to leave a comment because I was frankly amazed by the fluency of the guitar playing and the wonderful vocals - an astoundingly brilliant cover. If I am lucky I will have a dream where I play that well! A privilege to watch and listen to.

@billderinbaja3883 10 лет назад

Outstanding cover! Both your voice and your guitar work. I have never heard Thick played on a 12 string, very big sound that works well for this song.

@Marctull66 2 года назад

I discover this many years later but it's brilliant. Brilliant playing and very faithful to the original, very dynamic too ! It sounds quite differently on 12-string guitar. :o))

@marcymoran6481 Год назад

This performance was most excellent! And playing on a 12 string. Love it!

@Pianissimo1970 2 года назад

Very true to the original, even your voice, well done

@stevetady5332 2 года назад

Nicely done. Mighty fine guitar work.

@abcantiques777 Год назад

Phenomenal performance! 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@onegoodjoe 2 года назад

Bro!! That gave me goosebumps! Well done!! *bows deeply*

@land7776 2 года назад

ha, I have revisited this vid again.. so great, it is the best acoustic playing of this I have heard on YT... and recorded outside. I hope you are doing well Josh and still playing the genius of Ian Anderson....

@irishseano Год назад

Just incredible cover

@Tuppenuppe1 2 года назад

So beautiful! 🌞

@randyn5397 4 дня назад

Excellent!!! Totally awesome!!!

@JoeRothRealtor Год назад

Absolutely fantastic!

@ThomasRogan-gc5pi 11 месяцев назад

Excellent great guitar 🎸🎸 super vocals

@originalwildone3790 9 месяцев назад

Bravo 👏

@tombryant9221 9 лет назад

Incredible

@tommills6364 9 лет назад

Awesome!

@chrisjahner143 2 года назад

You sir did amazing on this!

@winfried333 6 лет назад

Well done! one of the best covers of this song I've seen.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

Thanks Peter, glad you thought so. If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@JuilliardReject 10 лет назад

Sheesh ........ how good was that ........ brilliant!

@normannoriega9557 2 года назад

Perfectly done sir. Wow ✌️🤙🍀

@mr.deedee7814 8 лет назад

best cover on you tube

@PhilBearce 2 года назад

That was incredible! Well done!

@superfaststeve 2 года назад

3:51 when you run out of air so you just put in another beat :D great cover man, love it!

@DVSNTHERE Год назад

I love the use of the 12 string!

@cugir321 2 года назад

Great video Josh.

@peachtreeguy4747 9 месяцев назад

Outstanding. I didn't want this video to end!!!

@junesymonds8340 Год назад

Great performance, really enjoyed.what amazing guitar playing, awesome. Thank you👏👏

@ricevake8486 2 года назад

watched the water the whole time he actually played that guitar that fast in the solo, fucking great cover!!!!!!!!!!!!

@DaveyL1954 Год назад

Completely superb.

@hebegb7242 16 часов назад

Awesome!

@mosha157 9 лет назад

But this is his interpretation which in my view is stunning

@stratocasterTheBest 3 года назад

Very good, a beautiful execution and a great voice

@JoshVanDiemen 3 года назад

Thank you for watching. I like a nice Strat, myself. Take care. joshvandiemen.bandcamp.com/

@kckrazy1 Год назад

WOW!

@francescomanna 2 года назад

Wonderful, thanks for your music is great hearing and seen you!

@thecorbies 9 дней назад

Oh WOOOOOOOOW! NOT an easy tune to cover, but you absolutely smashed it - AND on a 12 string. Extremely impressive. Kudos! Regards Mark in the UK

@bobbyjames7374 7 лет назад

I'm standing and clapping...

@JoshVanDiemen 7 лет назад

Why, thank you sir - that means a lot

@yourmomsdildodrawer 7 лет назад

No Shit! That is very impressive sir.

@MichaelNY78 Год назад

Even the voice very similar to Ian Anderson.

@troycoxdeoccultingtheoccul358 Год назад

Damn that was good. The singing as good as the playing.

@westerngerry 2 года назад

You nailed it Josh, well done

@vimal10921 8 лет назад

fuck it I'm learning guitar just to be able to play this!!!!

@ninapeyser3075 3 года назад

It is a shame that there is a lot pf talent out there and we do not know about it

@Me-tuber 3 года назад

Indeed

@JoshVanDiemen 3 года назад

It's certainly a big old pond to try to make a splash in. Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment. joshvandiemen.bandcamp.com/

@hvac01453 8 лет назад

great guitar playing and a great voice too! incredible the talent thats out there...Kudos!

@tedspens Год назад

A comment just because I have to say something that everyone else has already said.... Amazing!

@fraseredk7433 Год назад

That looks like Lake Kariba in the background ??

@jimmurdoch7745 11 месяцев назад

Loch Lomond - Scotland.

@lucguenette7534 Год назад

Josh you play it like u had written it, no disrespect to Ian.

@jangelo1968 8 лет назад

wow...I have goosebumps!!!!

@RalphSpoiledsport 9 месяцев назад

Intense!

@herbertpronk6709 5 лет назад

Bit fast but nonetheless very nice !!

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

Yeah, that's the way it came out. I'm untrained, undisciplined. Play purely emotionally, and I get so into this that I speed it up, it's pure excitement. I've experimented with slowing it down and it sounds way more authentic but I always speed up again. This was 11 years ago. Still meaning to buy a metronome! Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. Have a great day

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@pamcorcoran3325 6 лет назад

slow it down.... too fast.

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

Yeah, that's the way it came out. I'm untrained, undisciplined. Play purely emotionally, and I get so into this that I speed it up, it's pure excitement. I've experimented with slowing it down and it sounds way more authentic but I always speed up again. This was 12 years ago. Still meaning to buy a metronome! Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. Have a great day

@JoshVanDiemen 4 года назад

If you feel inclined, I have a few albums of original music on my channel as well, feel free to check it out.

@philipcama7537 Год назад

Wow, amazing guitar and singing !!!

@richardhumby8704 8 месяцев назад

Brilliantly done.

@davegrier523 9 месяцев назад

Best version out there by a country mile. Maybe 2. VERY well done sir.

@Lost-xl6im Год назад

I never realized how great of a guitar player Ian A was

@MP60 10 лет назад

This is up there with the best acoustic covers of any song on RU-vid. Sensational job and I love your improvisation of the vocals. I hope you're getting plenty of work!

@michaeljubanyik4482 7 лет назад

Jaw dropping......I'm not sure I ever want to say I play guitar again...because what I do and what this guy can do are clearly not in the same realm....Nice Job!

@JoshVanDiemen 7 лет назад

Haha, thank you sir! Please keep playing, it makes the world a better place! If you're interested I have a new album: dreamawake.bandcamp.com/

@leespeaksaboutmusic8623 2 года назад

That was totally AMAZING! and you really have learned the song well unlike myself. Loved it Josh and this really brought back the Magnificent in my book.

@tomw3371 8 месяцев назад

amazing

@marcelocastro5037 Год назад

Marvelous

@2fish4uo 9 лет назад

Awesome, well done.

@ninapeyser3075 3 года назад

So many talented singers out there I hope he becomes famous

@JoshVanDiemen 3 года назад

I hope I do too, Nina! Thanks again

@hakantrtl2076 Год назад

You're underrated Josh. Very good performance. Thank you to listen Jethro Tull form you after years.

@austone121 9 лет назад

Brilliant stuff Josh. Another Tasmanian talent :-)

@lukahmad5683 2 года назад

I'm now addicted to watch people doing covers of this song. I love how your version is heavy, hard, fast and aggressive, love that, its unique. I'm 27 now remembering my past life in the 70s haha

@zman4539 2 года назад

Your comment made me burst out with laughter! I'm 60 and must tell you my young friend, that if you remember anything about the 70's you really weren't participating! Thank you for the laugh!!