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 a good one Apr 08, 2009
I like this DVD a lot but the dvd of the Montreux at Isle of Wight is better
 Negative trip that's full of vintage Tull Dec 31, 2008
It's not everyday you'll see Ian Anderson from the 60's, in his early years doing pre-stardom material so in that sense, this dvd is the best you'll find. They interview Ian (the interview is in 04 I believe?) about the "Isle of Wright 1970" concert as the cornerstone of this release. Looking back, Ian doesn't really look back at these days with great joy. The overall mood of the concert itself, and the band's experience was negative. They were constantly struggling for stage time, continuous arguing with whining fans, and bad promoters. The whole experience left me feeling down just watching this. The 8 songs were good, the time capsule perfect, but unfortunately it left a sour taste in my mouth yet it shows the real mechanics behind some these events. Still, it's something Tull fans will want to check out.
True Classic Rock...Jethro Tull Live! Apr 20, 2008
This is a great video in terms of historical value and musicianship. All of the band members were extremely talented. Unfortunately, we get just a few glimpses of the lead guitar player in action. The commentary was interesting, but less dialogue and more music footage would be preferable.
Prime Tull Mar 02, 2008
I have no actual full concert of Tull in their early days.
I always wanted to see Ian Anderson in his prime w/ the long hair and coat performing on stage being back up by Martin Barre, Glenn Cornick, John Evan & Clive Bunker.
Isle of Wight is the closest thing of early footage even though it's a very brief concert.
Isle of Wight is like UK version of Woodstock. Some of the big performers were Hendrix, Doors, and The Who. I remembering reading interviews which Ian Anderson dreaded this concert. Now in hindsight w/ many years behind him he gives it a better review on this DVD calling it "a watershed time". He does mention the chaos & "hoolaginism".
This concert consist of 6 songs plus one song "A Song For Jeffrey" from The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus. This included a brief Tull member Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath on guitar. It's a good number but don't know why they stuck it in the middle of the DVD. This should have been before or after the Isle of Wight performance.
As for The Isle of Wight concert it was excellent. The songs included Bouree, My Sunday Feeling, a new song introduced by Ian titled My God from Aqualung. Dhrama For One, the Moby Dick version for their band. Nothing Is Easy and the encore We Used To Know/For A Thousand Mothers that was an excellent number which Martin Barre provides a mini solo.
Since Tull's time is pretty short this DVD includes Ian's accounts of the time and history on why he chose the flute, the one legged stand, the tension behind & on stage and just interesting filler between the songs. Ian also comments the making of the songs that he plays during this concert.
There is also a DVD/CD package out that includes "Cry You A Song" only on the CD. I just question why didn't they include this on the DVD. They had plenty of room and are there any other songs that Tull performed that night that are not on the DVD?
If anything I would of love to have a menu on the DVD to just see the Isle of Wight songs w/out the comments in between. I mean I enjoy the critique but if I just want to watch the concert itself I have to go back to menu & select the songs.
 a great combination of a documentary and a live show Feb 15, 2008
I usually wish for more music and less talk, but this DVD I gets the balance right. It's got everything, hilarious hippie stereotypes abound when the festival organizers start freaking out about stupid stuff and acting like general morons. This is more of a documentary than a live DVD but that's pretty obvious from reading the description on the back before buying it. Of course Ian Anderson provides quality commentary and the whole thing is really funny from start to finish. I understand someone people would like an unedited performance without the documentary, but if that's the case don't buy something that's obviously more documentary than concert.
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