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Jethro Tull - "Songs from the Wood" (Patreon)

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2026-02-15 16:00:28
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WARNING!: I rant for the first 4 minutes of this video as well as the last 3 minutes of this video, so feel free to skip it!

The sound of Jethro Tull in this song makes me think of the Renaissance music I had to listen to when I began my music education in college. I knew I chose the right major when I realized that I didn't hate it like some of my colleagues did.

Music from the Renaissance was new to me and the concept of telling a story or convincing a listener of your adventures as a Bard was interesting to me.

Anderson embodies that idea. He was/is the modern Bard.

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Randy Hammill

Yay! Finally more Tull! I’ve had to “settle” for Band-Maid ;) And I see you just posted a RWBY music reaction too! It’s a great day. I’m sorry you had to go through that, but good for you for taking it on. Of the reactors I watch, I don’t think are any more qualified than you to analyze Ian Anderson and Tull. This is peak Tull. Ian writes the songs, but the band is usually involved in the arrangements, which is where all of the time signatures come in. In addition, this album (and the next) were focused on English folk music after reading a book (and moving to the country - he eventually purchased a salmon farm). The odd time signatures come from the phrasing, rather than just for the sake of complexity. Velvet Green is another example. I definitely recommend the live version to see how Ian plays the guitar and sings it at the same time: https://youtu.be/nZ7F1B9jLA8?si=V7qPDgH9z3569vQs But somebody also posted a video that shows you the shifting time signatures here: https://youtu.be/03_vKdJlSbU?si=xAM63JxcBkj1whnB Ian chose not to be a guitarist, as in a lead guitarist, because there were always people like Eric Clapton. But he does play the acoustic on a lot of songs, with a pretty unique approach. For the live version, they are using some backing tracks for sound effects and vocal harmonies. I do think the band was also singing, but you can still hear multiple Ian Andersons too.

Luis Arispe

I enjoy this video a lot. Hahaha. I love Jethro Tull a lot from my youth but I don't have the technicallity to undertand the details. Keep going. This is awesome. Ian Anderson is a myth in the metal environment. This is not metal but all the old metal fans is in this. Love it.

Wayne B

I've loved Jethro Tull since my late teens, and I'm 70 now, lol! Ian Anderson is a trail blazer for sure!

Kevin (WhirlwindMediaStudio)

When you do your flute cover of Bouree, would love for you to play the bass part as well. So stop slacking off on your bass practice, you have work to do!

Wayne B

I could see this as playing during a Renaissance Festival! Classical and fun!

Wayne B

I might be the only one, but I got to love the Harpsichord from the 60's TV show, The Adams Family, lol! I bow to Lurch!

Juan San

Awesome! Jethro is back. I love this comparison to modern Renaissance bards.

Randy Hammill

Ian has done a number of interviews with YouTubers. I highly recommend you reach out to see if he would do one with you. I also think you are better prepared than some of the others, although you might want to listen to a little more Tull first. In general, I’d love to see you talk with him about composition, flute technique, the many types of flutes (and instruments he has used) and stories and tips about being a touring flute player (including using it as a baton). Something quite different than the typical interview. You may not realize it, but he is basically self-taught on any instrument he has played in Tull. That includes acoustic and electric guitar, drums, percussion, many kinds of flutes, whistles, and recorders, wooden and metal, harmonica, violin, sax, keyboards, and probably some I’m forgetting. Ian gives very informative answers, provided you ask good questions. I will say that to the best of my knowledge, Ian doesn’t modify his flutes for use on stage. He has mentioned that they have multiples on tour, parts have gone flying, and he is usually playing with a flute that is pieced together from the parts that are working.

Bill W

I support petty, dick moves if they're retaliatory!! 🤘🤘🤘

Bill W

Bardcore!! 🤘NittPiccolo!!

Hebes

You absolutely nailed the renaissance influences. Songs from the Wood is the first of 3 Folk Rock albums they made ("Heavy Horses" and "Stormwatch" being the other two). Songs from the Wood has a lot of Medieval and English Folk influences which you picked up immediately. If you liked this song, you'd probably love the rest of the album, the same styles and themes continue throughout, creating a very renaissance/bard vibe with a lot of storytelling. I always enjoy you talking about and demonstrating the flute techniques as well! I think it's really cool and I love learning from these reactions. And that's why I sent this reaction for Patreon, haha. I figured it would let you enjoy without having to worry about a bunch of silly comments on Youtube. I think I'll definitely send you some more to do on here. I'd like to send you some other stuff of theirs that's even more different than this and the other stuff you've done so far. They've made so many different styles of music over the years there's so many interesting songs to choose from! I think you should definitely reach out to Ian Anderson. It would be really cool opportunity, so might as well give it a shot!

j3ffc

When I saw Tull back in the late 70s, they had a three-piece string section along with the band - three women sporting enormous day-glo Afro wigs. It was awesome.

Bill W

You don't hum into a harmonica. Just blow or draw. There's 2 sets of reeds in there.

Bill W

I think I first heard it in the Beatles - "In My Life".

Wayne B

I love that song! I didn't realize there was harpsichord in it, I'll need to listen to it again now! Been a while.

Bill W

I just realized I mis-spoke - that was just piano. But they do have songs with harpsichord "Piggies", and "Because" for sure. I feel like they have 1 or 2 more, but I can't think of what they are.

Wayne B

Another Beatles song with harpsichord is "She's Leaving Home", I think.

Eeko

Damn, I'm mad now that shitty youtube comments kept more awesome Jethro Tull reactions from me. A someone who loves Tull, and knows nothing about the flute, I love hearing you talk about what he's doing. Adds a new layer of respect for the music for me.

David Cook

John John John! Jethro Tull was my favourite Band for 30 years 1985 when I was first introduced to them (Broadsword and the Beast album) until I found Band-Maid in 2016. I got to see them live in 1994 for the 25th Anniversary tour. I was devastated when I found out he had lost his unique singing voice and now sounds very generic and soft, the last CD I bought was Rok Flote GREAT instrumentals but the singing is soooooo very very very disappointing.