Lifelong fan Twang interviews Jethro Tull front man Ian Anderson about the impending Steven Wilson remix reissue of “Minstrel In The Gallery”.
Notoriously prickly interviewee Ian, who has little patience with another dim question about why he plays the flute standing on one leg, gives the AW more time than allocated a genuine scoop about Jeffrey Hammond Hammond. No! Come back! He’s a great talker and holds forth about London, recording studio drama, casually mentions that he built 80s hit factory Maison Rouge studio and how he got to be so good so quickly on the flute. And the remixed album package, which sounds fantastic, includes rare alternative mixes and live tracks which are previewed here.
…always wondered why he stands on one leg though….
The ‘La Grande Edition’ of ‘Minstrel In The Gallery’ is released on 4th May and features BBC session material as well as a performance from Paris Olympia in 1975
Minstrel In The Gallery – 40th Anniversary La Grande Edition
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Vulpes Vulpes says
Good work fella!
Richie B says
This is a tremendous coup for t’Afterword
PS DFB he stood on one leg due to his terrible piles.
eddie g says
Nice interview Twang. I spoke to him for Radio Wales a few years ago- I can send you the uncut version if you like. Message/email/facebook me and we’ll sort it out if you’re interested.
Bargepole says
Excellent stuff, avoiding the questions asked in almost every interview.
RChappo says
A very enjoyable listen. He certainly packs a lot of information into his answers!
Ainsley says
WOW – a real life pop person, just like on the proper Word podcasts and everything. I didn’t miss H & E at all (although I did miss Fraser’s rabbit). Nice work
Carl says
I’m inspired to explore an album I never really liked at time of release.
Thanks and well done.