Jethro Tull — Bouree
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When I was little I used to get this mixed up with the theme music to Edward Gorey's animated PBS Mystery! show open. Definitely in the "most excellent" category or above.
Flute...best instrument, next to piano. Thank you Ian.
joejennings wrote:
The Dutch band Focus. But, not many others.
oh GOD
but Stu from KGLW also plays some flute. Check out Hot Water some time
The Dutch band Focus. But, not many others.
oh GOD
but Stu from KGLW also plays some flute. Check out Hot Water some time
smartn1 wrote:
The Dutch band Focus. But, not many others.
Who else plays Rock n Roll flute like that!
The Dutch band Focus. But, not many others.
He's nearly as good as Ron Burgundy on the old jazz flute!
lmkny5 wrote:
hyperbole | hīˈpərbəlē
noun
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Well, that, or you are deeply troubled.
I think this is the worst song I have ever heard in my whole entire life.
hyperbole | hīˈpərbəlē
noun
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Well, that, or you are deeply troubled.
smartn1 wrote:
There's a Ukrainian band called 'Firelake".
Not quite rock n roll, but i enjoy their sound.
Who else plays Rock n Roll flute like that!
There's a Ukrainian band called 'Firelake".
Not quite rock n roll, but i enjoy their sound.
idiot_wind wrote:
Ayreon, Nightwish, and some others.
They're out there, you just gotta hunt for them.
Good luck in finding a band from the last 30 years...that would even try songs like this.
Back in the1970s...all kinds of bands were trying.
Ayreon, Nightwish, and some others.
They're out there, you just gotta hunt for them.
GrouchyOldMan wrote:
You lucky duck. I wish that I could have been there too!
damm…. Takes me back to the night I was privileged to experience this tune performed live when Jethro Tull opened for Jimmi Hendrix. Perhaps one of the most memorable concerts I ever attended.
You lucky duck. I wish that I could have been there too!
damm…. Takes me back to the night I was privileged to experience this tune performed live when Jethro Tull opened for Jimmi Hendrix. Perhaps one of the most memorable concerts I ever attended.
Good luck in finding a band from the last 30 years...that would even try songs like this.
Back in the1970s...all kinds of bands were trying.
Back in the1970s...all kinds of bands were trying.
I've been listening to Tull since 1971 when I was 11.
And yet now, thanks to Jack Black and Tenacious D, I hear this and think
"This is Bach, and it rocks,
it's a rock block of Bach".
My world has been warped beyond control.
And yet now, thanks to Jack Black and Tenacious D, I hear this and think
"This is Bach, and it rocks,
it's a rock block of Bach".
My world has been warped beyond control.
thanks for playing multiple songs from this album
this is a very good album
this is a very good album
Of course this is an extraordinary performance. On the tip top of the list? Maybe.
Open up the LP and the cutouts stand up...and then the 54 year old stems and seeds roll out from the crease.
ottawarims5 wrote:
Ques qe se?
All Season Tires Ottawa
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Ques qe se?
If this is the only Jethro Tull song you ever listen to, put it on repeat !and turn it up loud!
ah from the days of actual album "art". This original release had a pop up done in the same would cut style when you opened up the album like a child's book.
Bleyfusz wrote:
His French and English are like Chinese water torture to me.
Bach still rocks and always will.
His French and English are like Chinese water torture to me.
Bach rocks!
Now that's heavy metal!
Why aren't they in the RnR Hall of Fame?
Their first 4 albums (like this one) were ground breaking as well as catchy pop rock tunes.
A travesty!
Their first 4 albums (like this one) were ground breaking as well as catchy pop rock tunes.
A travesty!
1969 audio quality supreme
deepwoodskev wrote:
Sorry. Every time.
Hahaha!
Sorry. Every time.
Hahaha!
ImaOldman wrote:
Saw them in 1975 They played ALL of Thick as Brick. Simply amazing.
These guys live in the late 60's and early 70's were unbelievably good, a force or nature. I saw them at Fillmore East a time or two (memory's fading unfortunately) and larger venues later, always great!
Saw them in 1975 They played ALL of Thick as Brick. Simply amazing.
To the best of my knowledge, the only flute duet played from the Earth to the ISS. Yes, there's video. Cheers!
These guys live in the late 60's and early 70's were unbelievably good, a force or nature. I saw them at Fillmore East a time or two (memory's fading unfortunately) and larger venues later, always great!
Listen to each instrument. One by one. Hint: you will have to listen a couple times.
It's a shame music like this isn't being made nowadays (or if it is, it's not heard by many people because today the mainstream music is valued only by the monetary gain it can generate).
On one hand, I was born too late because I'd have loved to go through my formative years listening to this, but then again my father made sure to buy CD's (I'm a millennial) of evergreens, Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte etc. which I all listened to on repeat, so it was a pretty good childhood/teenage years, after all.
And now I have an opportunity to bring the music of Jethro Tull (and a LOT of otehr different bands and artists of that era, thanks to Radio Paradise) to my dad and we can appreciate it together, which is neat.
So thanks Bill and Becca, you guys are doing God's work!
On one hand, I was born too late because I'd have loved to go through my formative years listening to this, but then again my father made sure to buy CD's (I'm a millennial) of evergreens, Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte etc. which I all listened to on repeat, so it was a pretty good childhood/teenage years, after all.
And now I have an opportunity to bring the music of Jethro Tull (and a LOT of otehr different bands and artists of that era, thanks to Radio Paradise) to my dad and we can appreciate it together, which is neat.
So thanks Bill and Becca, you guys are doing God's work!
Should follow up with some Moe Koffman!
One of Rocks best albums
deepwoodskev wrote:
Sorry. Every time.
Too true.
And of course, thanks to Will and Christopher W, Don't Fear the Reaper will never be quite the same, either. ; )
Sorry. Every time.
Too true.And of course, thanks to Will and Christopher W, Don't Fear the Reaper will never be quite the same, either. ; )
Bach still rocks and always will.
WTF movie are you kids watching...?
Git you little twits!
Git you little twits!
deepwoodskev wrote:
Sorry. Every time.
Oh no! That's too bad. Lol
Sorry. Every time.
Oh no! That's too bad. Lol
smartn1 wrote:
Heavy Metal flute, according to the Grammys.
Who else plays Rock n Roll flute like that!
Heavy Metal flute, according to the Grammys.
Jethro Sebastian Bach. Nice.
Who else plays Rock n Roll flute like that!
GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!
deepwoodskev wrote:
Sorry. Every time.
Loooooooooooool i just thought the same ^^
Sorry. Every time.
Loooooooooooool i just thought the same ^^
I had the pleasure of seeing Jethro Tull live in Manchester (UK) in '87 or '88. It began with the band (minus Ian) coming on stage and playing a bit of instrumental for a few minutes. Then all the lights went out except for a single spotlight focussed on the back of the auditorium, behind the audience. And there was Ian, who then proceeded to dance on the backs of the seats all the way down to the front, playing Bouree on his flute the whole time without missing a beat. Magical performance.
As always...catchy to the max!
Classical Officianados critique the 'breathy" style here and miss the point; Ian intended for it to sound rough! How else to introduce the flute to ROCK and vice versa
NickDanger wrote:
Is that you, Kcin Regnad? I haven't heard from you for ages. How's the sleazy private eye business?
Why Jethro Tull is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame completely baffles me.
Is that you, Kcin Regnad? I haven't heard from you for ages. How's the sleazy private eye business?
I always love the bass guitar work on this track, reminds me of my own style back when I played bass a few decades ago. Great tune - 10
GLENN CORNICK on BASS
BCarn wrote:
The Tull one on the left.
He is the guy standing next to Pink.
The Tull one on the left.
He is the guy standing next to Pink.
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Are your speaker-sides switched, or are mine? Flute and drums are on the right (at least toward the end of the song, when I read your comment)
Nice stereo separation on this track. Flute and drums on my left - bass guitar on the right. Crystal clear and not compressed like today's recordings.
Are your speaker-sides switched, or are mine? Flute and drums are on the right (at least toward the end of the song, when I read your comment)
El Huerfanito > Bouree. Brilliant. Thank you once again, RP!
Queue wrote:
I do the bulk of my listening with near field monitors in my studio as well. At least for the past 10 or so years. I sit about two feet away from them. Hear things that I only hear for the first time on them anymore. Of course once something is heard you do not unhear it. Has enhanced my listening experience on everything else.
For deep listening, I'll turn the monitor off and the room lights down and sit in that sweet spot. Makes everything better. Better than headphones, imho.
And this song has been a 10 for me since it was brand new by Tull.
Cheers !
COVID-19 Quarantine silver lining: At home, I've got a nice pair of near-field monitors. When things like this come on, up goes the volume!!!!! And I really get to enjoy pieces like this. (Something that may not be appreciated by my co-workers.)
I do the bulk of my listening with near field monitors in my studio as well. At least for the past 10 or so years. I sit about two feet away from them. Hear things that I only hear for the first time on them anymore. Of course once something is heard you do not unhear it. Has enhanced my listening experience on everything else.
For deep listening, I'll turn the monitor off and the room lights down and sit in that sweet spot. Makes everything better. Better than headphones, imho.
And this song has been a 10 for me since it was brand new by Tull.
Cheers !
Highlowsel wrote:
I love to whistle but think it annoys some folk. Is this why I enjoy it? hahaha it is joyful
To this day this is one of the tunes I oft-times find myself whistling as I walk down the street. Sometimes completely out of the blue, too. It's almost engrained into the fiber of my being. I guess there are worse things, eh? To go thru life with this as part of your sound track? 
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Highlow
American Net'Zen
I love to whistle but think it annoys some folk. Is this why I enjoy it? hahaha it is joyful
300 years old and we're still grooving to it.
Say no more, say no more.
Say no more, say no more.
Highlowsel wrote:
You nailed it. great comment.
You nailed it. great comment.
This may be a bit presumptive but I daresay most of us (here?) go thru life with one or more pieces of music playing in the back-grounds of their mind. Not a constant, mind you, but music that is always there. It shadows you as you walk and live.
This is one of the pieces that follow me around thru the corridors of time. A musical back-drop to my average everyday existence. I suppose there are worse things?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
This is one of the pieces that follow me around thru the corridors of time. A musical back-drop to my average everyday existence. I suppose there are worse things?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Ah yes, winners of 1989's Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental Grammy...
the fist few notes have a Van Morrison "Moodance" air
deepwoodskev wrote:
Sorry. Every time.
Don`t be, it`s funny . It takes nothing from this great song.
Sorry. Every time.
Don`t be, it`s funny . It takes nothing from this great song.
A brilliant segue from Hanine Y Son Cubano.
Mannick wrote:
I just paused the song and watched the video:"Classical flutist reacts to Jethro Tull"
I just paused the song and watched the video:"Classical flutist reacts to Jethro Tull"
on YouTube 
bkrans9 wrote:
I was about to post this!
Anderson is such a crazy yet talented musician!
I think its appropriate to post this commentary on Ian Anderson's musicianship at this time: Classical Flutist Freakout
I was about to post this!
Anderson is such a crazy yet talented musician!
NickDanger wrote:
The rules clearly state that to be inducted, flautists in nominated bands must stand on both feet while playing.
Why Jethro Tull is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame completely baffles me.
The rules clearly state that to be inducted, flautists in nominated bands must stand on both feet while playing.
Proclivities wrote:
It is crazy, but the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is a private enterprise essentially run by Jann Wenner, Dave Marsh, and Susan Evans - none of whom are musicians. The inductees are seldom more than their personal tastes and they run it as an enterprise; they have no public mandate.
and Steve Miller has some critical things to say about it...https://soundcloud.com/howards...
It is crazy, but the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is a private enterprise essentially run by Jann Wenner, Dave Marsh, and Susan Evans - none of whom are musicians. The inductees are seldom more than their personal tastes and they run it as an enterprise; they have no public mandate.
and Steve Miller has some critical things to say about it...https://soundcloud.com/howards...
They don't make 'em like this anymore.
unfortunately now i have to turn off radio paradiseand play my collectionof Tull!!!!!
at impossibly loud volume!!!!
at impossibly loud volume!!!!
One of the most entertaining song ever!
Where's Ron Burgundy when you need him?
I think its appropriate to post this commentary on Ian Anderson's musicianship at this time: Classical Flutist Freakout
Tull was a force of nature live in the late 60's early 70's. Really remarkable.
nickferrante10 wrote:
You bet! ...FLAC, great headphones, amplifier & DAC really make this shine!
Listening on good headphones for the first time. I love the grunts and gasps.
You bet! ...FLAC, great headphones, amplifier & DAC really make this shine!
Bass 101. Listen and learn.
Listening on good headphones for the first time. I love the grunts and gasps.
The Glenn Cornick bass line is exceptional, in particular the octaves.
COVID-19 Quarantine silver lining: At home, I've got a nice pair of near-field monitors. When things like this come on, up goes the volume!!!!! And I really get to enjoy pieces like this. (Something that may not be appreciated by my co-workers.)
The man can blow that pipe...
"This is Bach, and it rocks, it's a rock block of Bach that he learned in the school called the school of hard knocks"
虐殺 虐殺
I once got a new Klirra Bass guitar, that I saw and spotted behind grennish Glas displayed in a musicstore 16 years oldk
Still dreamin about it
• I asked my parents
• Thee old sinners, waited until x-mass.
• an older Radio served au 4 amplifier,
• One of us played square Fluet, the old Locomotiv Breath the
• other one played Drum,
• Perplexed high expectation to start with Jethro Tull boré.staccato! 🧂🕴
I once got a new Klirra Bass guitar, that I saw and spotted behind grennish Glas displayed in a musicstore 16 years oldk
Teenager and with five Finger Band
We thougt about an Out in my Hometown in the North Germany lover saxysonyStill dreamin about it
• I asked my parents
• Thee old sinners, waited until x-mass.
• an older Radio served au 4 amplifier,
• One of us played square Fluet, the old Locomotiv Breath the
• other one played Drum,
• Perplexed high expectation to start with Jethro Tull boré.staccato! 🧂🕴
First tune I ever learned to play on this instrument. Without the embellishments, of course. Makes me smile, still.
NickDanger wrote:
Why anyone cares about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - a hobby of Jann Wenner where the clandestine nomination process is controlled entirely by non-musicians - baffles me.
Why Jethro Tull is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame completely baffles me.
Why anyone cares about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - a hobby of Jann Wenner where the clandestine nomination process is controlled entirely by non-musicians - baffles me.
Signwrtr61 wrote:
Although I've never had the chance to see Ian/Tull, imo, don't believe he/they could ever do a BAD show!! Love that flute work!!
I was introduced to Tull when Aqualung came out in 1971 - I was 11. I've seen Tull 14 times, starting with the Stormwatch tour in 79, and last in 2010... when I swore that was the last time as Anderson's voice was completely shot. Very sad. That said, I'd absolutely go see him do his instrumental work (Divinities is a sublime album) and I wish I'd seen the project he did a few years back with different vocalists taking on the "character roles" for various songs from across the years.
Although I've never had the chance to see Ian/Tull, imo, don't believe he/they could ever do a BAD show!! Love that flute work!!
I was introduced to Tull when Aqualung came out in 1971 - I was 11. I've seen Tull 14 times, starting with the Stormwatch tour in 79, and last in 2010... when I swore that was the last time as Anderson's voice was completely shot. Very sad. That said, I'd absolutely go see him do his instrumental work (Divinities is a sublime album) and I wish I'd seen the project he did a few years back with different vocalists taking on the "character roles" for various songs from across the years.
tlbritton wrote:
Which one is Jethro?
NickDanger wrote:
https://observer.com/2016/04/h...
Why Jethro Tull is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame completely baffles me.
https://observer.com/2016/04/h...
lmkny5 wrote:
sounds like you need to listen to MORE music then
I think this is the worst song I have ever heard in my whole entire life.
sounds like you need to listen to MORE music then
kmitchler wrote:
Although I've never had the chance to see Ian/Tull, imo, don't believe he/they could ever do a BAD show!! Love that flute work!!
Ian was in town last year for a great show.
Although I've never had the chance to see Ian/Tull, imo, don't believe he/they could ever do a BAD show!! Love that flute work!!
JayHay-Char wrote:
I have the BBC iPlayer and that is one of the programs I listen too
Love this track. Kate Bush chose it as one of her Desert Island discs. Not a lot of people know that 
.
(For the benefit of those of you who don't hail from the UK "Desert Island Discs" is a radio programme where celebrities chose a short list of recordings to take to a desert island. It's been going for many years and is a bit of an institution over here - but we're odd like that).
.(For the benefit of those of you who don't hail from the UK "Desert Island Discs" is a radio programme where celebrities chose a short list of recordings to take to a desert island. It's been going for many years and is a bit of an institution over here - but we're odd like that).
I have the BBC iPlayer and that is one of the programs I listen too
Love this track. Kate Bush chose it as one of her Desert Island discs. Not a lot of people know that .
(For the benefit of those of you who don't hail from the UK "Desert Island Discs" is a radio programme where celebrities chose a short list of recordings to take to a desert island. It's been going for many years and is a bit of an institution over here - but we're odd like that).
.(For the benefit of those of you who don't hail from the UK "Desert Island Discs" is a radio programme where celebrities chose a short list of recordings to take to a desert island. It's been going for many years and is a bit of an institution over here - but we're odd like that).
NickDanger wrote:
IKR wish I could hear on RP too old to rock and roll
Why Jethro Tull is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame completely baffles me.
IKR wish I could hear on RP too old to rock and roll
lmkny5 wrote:
Undoubtedly sarcasm. Too well hidden.
I think this is the worst song I have ever heard in my whole entire life.
Undoubtedly sarcasm. Too well hidden.
Solid!
tlbritton wrote:
The Tull one on the left.
Which one is Jethro?
The Tull one on the left.
Which one is Jethro?
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Except when it swaps around. Flute starts on right, goes to left, goes back to right. I think 'classical flute' is on the right and 'jazzy flute' is on the left.
At some times you get two different flutes - one on the right and one on the left (obviously not in live performances though).
Nice stereo separation on this track. Flute and drums on my left - bass guitar on the right.
Except when it swaps around. Flute starts on right, goes to left, goes back to right. I think 'classical flute' is on the right and 'jazzy flute' is on the left.
At some times you get two different flutes - one on the right and one on the left (obviously not in live performances though).
Thanks for playing this. Used to hear it very occasionally on the radio in the 90s, and then not at all. All anyone would ever play on the radio after that is Locomotive Breath. So much more good music from them exists, and this one is my favorite.
I have never imagined myself sitting in a Holiday in Suites listennig. I am from Ukraine. You, guys, make me not comfortably numb!!!! Thank you!!!!
"Stand Up" and "Benefit" are essential Tull albums.
I think this is the worst song I have ever heard in my whole entire life.
Long Live Radio Paradise
My rating: 9 - OUTSTANDING
My rating: 9 - OUTSTANDING
<fwoofwoofwfwfwooo> "Ugh."
<fooofwwoofwofwofwoo> "Mmm."
<fooofwwoofwofwofwoo> "Mmm."
Ian was in town last year for a great show.
Hey...this is a very good album.
Please play "Used to Know".
Please play "Used to Know".
One of the very best concerts I ever saw, coming right after "Thick as a Brick" album was released. Ian Anderson was like rubber man on the stage...
Glenn Cornick, RIP
Why Jethro Tull is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame completely baffles me.
Bass 101
Great practice piece. EADG in full song.
Great practice piece. EADG in full song.
Absolutely great class lizardking wrote:
Greetings, Highlow! And thanks for giving me the mental "image" - which seems to have wormed its way into my brain enough so that I'm also finding myself whistling this tune too. So...just for that...I'll go 8→9 cuz this track is fine. Long Live RP!!
Yep...part of the never ending sound-track of (my) life. Though in all honesty I probably maul it a bit when walking along whistling it. But that's the beauty of that internal soundtrack isn't it? It all sounds, between yer ears, like it's Carnegie Hall! Heh!
Greetings, Highlow! And thanks for giving me the mental "image" - which seems to have wormed its way into my brain enough so that I'm also finding myself whistling this tune too. So...just for that...I'll go 8→9 cuz this track is fine. Long Live RP!!
Yep...part of the never ending sound-track of (my) life. Though in all honesty I probably maul it a bit when walking along whistling it. But that's the beauty of that internal soundtrack isn't it? It all sounds, between yer ears, like it's Carnegie Hall! Heh!
Highlowsel wrote:
Greetings, Highlow! And thanks for giving me the mental "image" - which seems to have wormed its way into my brain enough so that I'm also finding myself whistling this tune too. So...just for that...I'll go 8→9 cuz this track is fine. Long Live RP!!
To this day this is one of the tunes I oft-times find myself whistling as I walk down the street. Sometimes completely out of the blue, too. It's almost engrained into the fiber of my being. I guess there are worse things, eh? To go thru life with this as part of your sound track?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Greetings, Highlow! And thanks for giving me the mental "image" - which seems to have wormed its way into my brain enough so that I'm also finding myself whistling this tune too. So...just for that...I'll go 8→9 cuz this track is fine. Long Live RP!!
moving from 7 -->8
Released August 1st 1969. Wow!
I upgrade to 9 - O U T S T A N D I N G
In the country of the blind,
The one legged man is King.
The one legged man is King.
Nice stereo separation on this track. Flute and drums on my left - bass guitar on the right. Crystal clear and not compressed like today's recordings.
To this day this is one of the tunes I oft-times find myself whistling as I walk down the street. Sometimes completely out of the blue, too. It's almost engrained into the fiber of my being. I guess there are worse things, eh? To go thru life with this as part of your sound track?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Thank you Jethro Tull
( and PSD ) for Bouree for me a 8 - Most Excellent
deepwoodskev wrote:
Sorry. Every time.
little ham and eggs coming at cha hold on people
Sorry. Every time.
little ham and eggs coming at cha hold on people
You may also like:
"I believe in Father Christmas" - Greg Lake + Ian Anderson
(Live, St. Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, in the City of London, 2006)
https://youtu.be/U6-PAKOt7sM
with David Arch on keyboards, Florian Opahle on acoustic guitar and the church choir.
"I believe in Father Christmas" - Greg Lake + Ian Anderson
(Live, St. Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, in the City of London, 2006)
https://youtu.be/U6-PAKOt7sM
with David Arch on keyboards, Florian Opahle on acoustic guitar and the church choir.
brewcity wrote:
There's a flute? Oh yeah, just noticed. I was mainly listening to the bass. I always thought of this as a lead-bass song.
Needs more than Ian's flute and occasional grunting. HR Puf n Stuff?
There's a flute? Oh yeah, just noticed. I was mainly listening to the bass. I always thought of this as a lead-bass song.
Tull started out as a blues rock group, here they sound like a jazz rock group