Jethro Tull: Live at Montreux (2007)

Ian Anderson in 2008

I was a huge Jethro Tull fan in the 70's...Ian Anderson unlike some of the rockers in their 60's should have hung it up a number of years ago and just listened to other musicians or old tapes in his retirement. June 22, 2008

Excellent show by 21st century Tull

If you're a Tull fan wondering whether to get this concert or purchase the "Living With The Past" DVD, get this concert. This is a really nice, long, well-played set with lots of great songs from many different stages of their career. It is (like all the Montreux DVD's) well shot and well recorded. "Living With The Past" for some reason was ill-conceived, poorly directed, and tries to salvage an off night for them, which it can't. So stick with this one - a great example of latter day Tull - not so edgy anymore, but very polished and professional musicians who - God bless 'em - are still at it! April 30, 2008

OK Performance; Odd Stereo Mix

As a long-time fan, after viewing this, I can safely report that the band was NOT hitting on all cylinders on the night this was recorded.

However, what bothers me the most about this disc is the stereo panorama when listening in PCM 2.0. Except for the drums and occasional keyboard effects, everyone is centered! In other words, Martin Barre and keyboardist Giddings are not panned right/left. I mean, if you go to the concert they are, so I don't get it...they might as well have recorded this in mono! And of course, once AGAIN, Barre is mixed too low. Perhaps someone can post if this is the case in 5:1...any better?
On the plus side, there is no fiddling with the video (like jumping to black & white rehearsal footage, as they did on the Living With the Past DVD).

After 20+ years of hearing Ian struggling with his vocals, isn't it time he hired someone to sing harmony--or at least resume using the voice delays that in effect 'doubled' his vocal at strategic onstage moments in the early years? To me, he just doesn't help himself with the 'dry' PA settings he uses.

I mean, I've loved and respected this band for many, many years...but one's patience can have its limits.
ASJ April 30, 2008

IAN AND BOYS STILL ROCK!

IT'S NOT OFTEN A ROCK GROUP GETS BETTER WITH AGE, BUT THROUGH FOUR DECADES, IAN ANDERSON AND THE BOYS ARE BETTER MUSICIANS THAN EVER. THEY HAVE REWORKED AND REFRESHED THE OLD CLASSICS, AND THE NOT SO WELL KNOWN OLDIES HAVE A NEW IDENTITY. THE VIDEO IS WELL EDITED AND THE SOUND EXCELLENT FOR A LIVE RECORDING. THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR TULL FANS, AND A GREAT-LATE-CATCH UP FOR THE CASUAL INTEREST MUSIC LOVER. March 29, 2008

brings back memories

saw jethro tull back in the 70's.they haven't lost a thing.i recommend this video for all of you tull fans. March 1, 2008

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