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Ian Anderson
Born 1947-08-10 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK
Ian Scott Anderson MBE (born 10 August 1947) is a British musician best known for being the chief vocalist, flautist, and acoustic guitarist of the British rock band Jethro Tull. He is a multi-instrumentalist who also plays harmonica, keyboard, bass guitar, bouzouki, balalaika, saxophone and a variety of whistles. His solo work began with Walk into Light in 1983; since then he has released another five albums, including the sequel to the 1972 Jethro Tull album Thick as a Brick, titled TaaB 2: Whatever Happened to Gerald Bostock? (2012). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ian Anderson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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8.01969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik chronicles an enduring Maryland legend, of the very night this concert was alleged to have taken place, January 20, 1969, during the first Presidential Inauguration of Richard Nixon. Led Zeppelin Played Here presents a mid-Atlantic version of what was happening nationwide as the rock concert industry took shape. Featuring interviews with rock writers, musicians, and fans, and several who claim they were witnessing history that night.
Led Zeppelin Played Here
2014
NRDocumentary looking at the changing face of ownership of Scottish islands, interviewing new owners from international businesspeople to famous rock star.
The New Lords of the Isles
1981
NRA collection of rare TV recordings by some of the biggest acts in rock history.
Let it Rock: Volume 1
2003
6.8In August 1970, 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island. Besides the music, they also got a look at the greed, cynicism and corruption that would plague the music industry for years to come. They also witnessed the final, drugged out performance of Jimi Hendrix in England just two weeks before he would meet a tragic death. When it all was over, the fans view of rock and roll was never the same.
Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival
1996
7.4A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and his fiancee Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards.
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996
7.0A wealthy man leaves all his money to his grandson on the condition that he marries within 24 hours. If not the money will go to the boy's father...
Say Yes
1986
4.8A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.
Acoustic at the BBC
2011
8.2Compilation of some of the greatest names and British bands in what they still dare to call prog rock, filmed live in the BBC studios in the early 1970s. Expect to see stadium names like Yes, Genesis and Emerson, Lake and Palmer alongside much-loved bands of the era including Caravan, Family, Atomic Rooster and more.
Prog Rock at the BBC
2009
8.5Concert in 21/11/77 Capital Center Landover, Md. USA Live at the Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States (November 21, 1977) [01]. Wond'ring Aloud [02]. Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day [03]. Jack-In-The-Green [04]. Thick As A Brick [05]. Songs From The Wood [06]. Instrumental/ Drum Solo Improvisation [07]. To Cry You A Song [08]. A New Day Yesterday [09]. Flute Solo Improvisation / God Rest Ye Gentlemen / Bouree [10]. Living In The Past / A New Day Yesterday (Reprise) [11]. Second Half Of The Concert - Opening [12]. Velvet Green [13]. Hunting Girl [14]. Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die [15]. Minstrel In The Gallery [16]. Cross-Eyed Mary [17]. Aqualung [18]. Instrumental Improvisation [19]. Wind-Up [20]. Back Door Angels / Guitar Improvisation / Wind Up (Reprise) [21]. Locomotive Breath [22]. Land Of Hope And Glory/ Improvisation / Back Door Angels (Reprise) Bonus Videos: [23]. Beethoven's Ninth [24]. The Whistler
Jethro Tull - Live at the Capital Centre
1977
4.8Melody Maker Magazine's Chief Contributing Photographer(1965-1975), Barrie Wentzell tells the story of the rise and fall of the magazine, which marked the end to a style of rock n' roll journalism that no longer exit's today.
Melody Makers
2019
7.5The Ritchie Blackmore Story traces the long and winding road of the guitar legend — from his early days as a session player (with legendary producer Joe Meek) and his early ’60s combo the Outlaws up through his years guiding one of hard rock’s finest bands, Deep Purple, and into his recent work with Blackmore’s Night.
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
2015
2.9In the 1960's at Arthur Kingston's old butcher house blood and guts were routine. That all changed one night when the blood spilled was human. At the hand of a murderous, rampaging butcher, two workers and the owner's son were killed. The factory was shut down. Decades pass. The massacre became a legend, but the abandoned butcher house still held the evil in its halls. As six teenagers explore the old butcher house, they unleash the horror that lies within.
Butcher House
2006
7.2"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary from Deutsche Welle. To answer it, the film explores how Ludwig van Beethoven's innovations continue to have an impact far beyond the boundaries of classical music, 250 years after his birth.
A World Without Beethoven?
2020
6.5Slipstream is a video by Jethro Tull, recorded during the 1980 'A' tour.
Jethro Tull: Slipstream
1981
10.0The best moments of live concerts between 1970 and 1972 were recorded by German TV and are on this DVD. Big names in unforgettable performances such as the Nazareth acoustic and the performance of B. J. Wilson, the drummer of Procol Harum. An unmissable show with Alice Cooper's stage performances and lots of excitement with Santana and Jethro Tull.
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
2001
5.0Unplugged live recording from London Mermaid Theatre 9th Dec 2000
Uriah Heep: Acoustically Driven
2001
NRIan Anderson & A. Griminelli performing an Italian Christmas concert -- from Bach to Jethro Tull. Accompanied by the Orchestra of the Royal Theater of Parma, this concert was performed at the Storchi Theatre in Modena, Italy on December 16, 2004. Recorded by Gherry 2005. Songs performed: Life Is A Long Song In the Grip of Stronger Stuff Griminelli's Lament Cheap Day Return / Mother Goose Bouree Living in the Past God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen We Five Kings Holly Herald Pavane Aqualung My God Budapest Locomotive Breath
Ian Anderson & A. Griminelli - Da Bach Ai Jethro Tull - Concerto Di Natale 2004
2005
9.0ManDoki Soulmates: Wings Of Freedom Live at Berlin, Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt 2017.
ManDoki Soulmates: Wings Of Freedom
2019
6.0Haunted by uncanny similarities between Nazi stage techniques and the showmanship employed by modern entertainers, a filmmaker investigates the dangers of audience manipulation and leader worship.
A Venue For The End Of The World
2014
NR1. Aqua Intro 2. Living In The Past 3. Nothing Is Easy 4. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You 5. With You There To Help Me 6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 7. Beside Myself 8. Fat Man 9. Hunting Girl 10. Count The Chicken 11. Dot Com 12. Eurology 13. Song From The Wood / Too Old To Rock 'N Roll / Heavey Horses / Song From The Wood (reprise) 14. Flying Dutchman Intro - My God 15. Budapest 16. Mayhem Gig 17. Aqualung 18. Wind Zip (short version) 19. Locomotive Breath 20. Protect And Survive Instrumental 21. Cheerio
Jethro Tull: Bethlehem, PA 9 August 2003
2007
7.2Jethro Tull is one of the most successful British acts of all time with a career reaching from the late sixties to the present day. In 2003 they made their first (and so far only) visit to the Montreux Festival. As ever Ian Anderson leads from the front with his instantly recognizable voice and inimitable style of one-legged flute playing. Split into a semi-acoustic first half and a full on electric second half, the concert was a triumph combining newer songs such as “Dot Com”, “Pavane” and “Budapest” with classic favorites.
Jethro Tull: Live At Montreux 2003
2007
NRUnder Wraps threw Jethro Tull fans a curveball on release with its embrace of the electronic sounds of the day and synthetic production. It was also the first Tull album since This Was that wasn’t mostly written by Anderson alone, with keyboardist Peter-John Vettese credited on seven of the songs. But for fans who’d heard Anderson’s first solo album, Walk Into Light (which featured five Vettese co-writes), the synth textures of Under Wraps felt like a natural progression. Meanwhile, Ian Anderson’s lyrics reflected his fascination with Cold war spy novels, rooting the songs firmly in the early ’80s. Under Wraps and Walk Into Light have been revamped for the new edition, with two sets of stereo remixes by Bruce Soord that use more natural, traditional ‘2026’ drums and the original drum sounds
Jethro Tull: Under Wraps (The Unwrapped Edition)
2026
8.6A veritable feast awaits fans of Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull on this elaborate DVD package, which boasts extensive concert footage and a load of extras. The focal point is nearly two hours of performances, filmed in late 2001 (primarily in London, with additional material from several other locations) and featuring material from the band's entire lengthy career, including such staples as "Aqualung" and "Bouree." The current Tull incarnation (featuring, as always, Anderson on vocals, flute, and sundry other instruments) takes center stage; there are also a couple of numbers with a string quartet, and even a small-club reunion of the lineup that made the group's very first album back in 1968. Interviews with band members, testimonials from rabid fans, photos, and even an option for viewing a Tull performance from three different audience points of view are among the generous helping of extra features.
Jethro Tull: Living With The Past
2002
NRJethro Tull’s 2003 Christmas album has been remixed and expanded.
Jethro Tull: The Christmas Album Fresh Snow at Christmas
2024
Behind the camera
NRUnder Wraps threw Jethro Tull fans a curveball on release with its embrace of the electronic sounds of the day and synthetic production. It was also the first Tull album since This Was that wasn’t mostly written by Anderson alone, with keyboardist Peter-John Vettese credited on seven of the songs. But for fans who’d heard Anderson’s first solo album, Walk Into Light (which featured five Vettese co-writes), the synth textures of Under Wraps felt like a natural progression. Meanwhile, Ian Anderson’s lyrics reflected his fascination with Cold war spy novels, rooting the songs firmly in the early ’80s. Under Wraps and Walk Into Light have been revamped for the new edition, with two sets of stereo remixes by Bruce Soord that use more natural, traditional ‘2026’ drums and the original drum sounds
Jethro Tull: Under Wraps (The Unwrapped Edition)
2026
8.6A veritable feast awaits fans of Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull on this elaborate DVD package, which boasts extensive concert footage and a load of extras. The focal point is nearly two hours of performances, filmed in late 2001 (primarily in London, with additional material from several other locations) and featuring material from the band's entire lengthy career, including such staples as "Aqualung" and "Bouree." The current Tull incarnation (featuring, as always, Anderson on vocals, flute, and sundry other instruments) takes center stage; there are also a couple of numbers with a string quartet, and even a small-club reunion of the lineup that made the group's very first album back in 1968. Interviews with band members, testimonials from rabid fans, photos, and even an option for viewing a Tull performance from three different audience points of view are among the generous helping of extra features.
Jethro Tull: Living With The Past
2002
8.6A veritable feast awaits fans of Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull on this elaborate DVD package, which boasts extensive concert footage and a load of extras. The focal point is nearly two hours of performances, filmed in late 2001 (primarily in London, with additional material from several other locations) and featuring material from the band's entire lengthy career, including such staples as "Aqualung" and "Bouree." The current Tull incarnation (featuring, as always, Anderson on vocals, flute, and sundry other instruments) takes center stage; there are also a couple of numbers with a string quartet, and even a small-club reunion of the lineup that made the group's very first album back in 1968. Interviews with band members, testimonials from rabid fans, photos, and even an option for viewing a Tull performance from three different audience points of view are among the generous helping of extra features.
Jethro Tull: Living With The Past
2002
7.0This collection of live performances filmed in Germany in the 1970's, '80s and '90s capture British rockers Jethro Tull in top form over a long and fruitful career. Selection from concerts recorded in 1982 and 1986 include "Aqualung," "Heavy Horses," "Thick as a Brick," "Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die" and "Locomotive Breath." Bonus tracks from 1970-71 and 1993 include "So Much Trouble," "Nothing is Easy" and "My Sunday Feeling."
Jethro Tull: Jack in the Green - Live in Germany
2008