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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2010 at 11:10
Originally posted by Lizzy Lizzy wrote:

So glad you finally got to see them. And that's a very nice looking setlist.
Such a crime that Ian is no longer able to sing. But this has been the case since '82.LOL
Anyway, I pray I'll get to see them at least one more time.


Wait a minute, you mean you didn't go see them in Sibiu in 2008? Shocked
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2010 at 10:52
So glad you finally got to see them. And that's a very nice looking setlist.
Such a crime that Ian is no longer able to sing. But this has been the case since '82.LOL
Anyway, I pray I'll get to see them at least one more time.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2010 at 04:20
They are on pretty good form right now. Sounds like the Sheffield show was as agood as the Reading gig..
Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 06 2010 at 17:19
Starting with playlist from the event

Dun Ringill

The Water Carrier

Life is a Long Song

Eurology

Nothing is Easy
 
A New Day Yesterday
 
Tea With the Princess
 
Songs from the Wood
 
Fat Man

Bouree

A Change of Horses

B
ug (Martin Barre instrumental)
Budapest

A
qualung
Encore
- Locomotive Breath

Copying directly from Andy's (Blacksword) post Wink in bold

This was my first live Tull experience, and they didn't dissapoint ...this comprised of singer/pianist Saori Jo and her Spanish accompaniest Miguel on guitar. Before they played, Anderson came on stage, politely said good evening, and announced that numerous members of Tull would accompany Saori during her set.

In my opinion the support act did not live up to the standards of accompanying the mighty Tull (a bit over-reactive young - definitely talented - girl but her pop music coloured with bits and pieces of folk, jazz and eastern music did not impress me).

The 50-55 year old audience thoroughly enjoyed the night as the too old to rock 'n roll dinosaurs (well at least 2 of them) gave a brilliant performance which is among the best shows I have ever watched. Very clever and cynical jokes from Ian Anderson throughout the night maintained the balance between highly sophisticated music and a ''little night music'' atmosphere. Not being very familiar with their non-70's stuff I was thoroughly impressed with the use of numerous different instruments (mandolin, flute of course, accordeon, various percussion, bouzouki-like instruments etc) and surprised by the quality and the musical influences of the compositions. Middle east, folk, hindi sounds and the traditional prog and rock moments made this a must-see event. Indeed, the voice of Ian might have been a bit weak at times, but his energy and classic Tull one-foot standing flute-playing moments were there!!! - just like those 70's videos you watch on youtube... Martin Barre although looking like an 80-year old chap (honestly) delivered great rocking tunes in odd-time signatures and performed a great instrumental as well.

The Water Carrier, Tea with the Princess, A change of horses and Budapest among the highlights...

Definitely an experience you should not miss... thank God I saw them even being my first time 42 years after they first started...




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