Jonathan Noyce

On August 19th, 2005, on what would have been the eve of his 56th birthday, a statue of Phil Lynott was unveiled in Dublin’s Grafton Street by his mother. There to witness the event were members of Thin Lizzy from throughout the band’s career. The following evening, they joined forces under the leadership of Gary Moore for a concert that paid tribute to Lynott’s memory.

Jethro 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.

A 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.

1. 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