Rokflote

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At 75, Anderson’s tongue clearly remains firmly planted in cheek. Yet he is obviously still quite serious about the music he continues to produce. On “RökFlöte,” the wild-eyed, one-legged pied piper of prog manages to break ground when he could easily rest on his considerable laurels by performing “Aqualung” and “Locomotive Breath” to fans who wouldn’t care a whit if he never produced a single piece of new music. He’s gearing up for a summer of shows around RökFlöte, but only three are in Britain; two of them festivals.

I have always held a fascination for the culture and history of those Viking nations who sowed their seed in northern Scotland and its Western Isles, as well as in Ireland and eastern England,” Anderson said. “In setting out to write this material, I tried to learn more about some of the pre-Christian religious beliefs of these visitors to our shores and to relate those notions to their even earlier origins far, far to the east. This unsociability is unlikely to change now, though touring at the age of 75 does have its upsides. He was diagnosed a few years ago with a manageable case of the inflammatory lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the physical activity of performing provides useful aerobic activity. At Christmas, he played Bath Abbey, Exeter Cathedral for the second time and Gloucester Cathedral but says, “The night before their ancient heating system broke down, and the temperature was 3 degrees and dropping. It warmed up with the audience in place.” Ian estimates that he has performed fan favourite Locomotive Breath – about catastrophic population growth – live more than 3,800 times. Regardless, I highly recommend R'kFl'te to anyone who's been waiting for a return to the more traditional folk-

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The previous single, “The Navigators,” explores the Norse god Njord, who was the god of wealth, fertility, the sea, and seafaring, while “Ginnungagap,” which was accompanied by an animated video created by artist Costin Chioreanu, was inspired by god Ymir, “the proto-being, a primeval being, who was born from venom that dripped from the icy rivers called the Élivágar and lived in the grassless void of Ginnungagap,” according to a descriptor by the band. I’m not scared for me, but I am for my grandchildren,” he says of the current situation in Eastern Europe. “I do get concerned for what they may be facing. But you can’t worry about it forever, And I prefer to be optimistic, in thinking that Putin is the ultimate bluffmeister.” Touring has never filled me with great enjoyment. The concerts are the easy bits, because they’re the reason you’re there, but the travelling is the bit I don’t enjoy.” Neither, he says, is he naturally disposed to being around a lot of other people, not least the members of his band. A few of The Zealot Gene's key players return here, and in excellent form. Drummer Scott Hammond is elements together more naturally, I think we could get something on par with the band's best work. In fact, as

Asking what finally sparked his interest in the subject prompts an erudite if circuitous monologue that takes in his dislike of history classes at grammar school (“The only O-level I failed”), some long-held axe-grinding directed at the teacher of said subject (“A brutal, awful, little man, just like Vladimir Putin”), dodging Sunday school as a seven-year-old by hiding up a tree while wearing a kilt (“A little draughty, because like any true Scotsman, I was expected not to wear underwear”) and a youthful fascination with “religions and beliefs and the cultures in which they have operated in different parts of the world at different points in history”.

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overambitious as it may seem today, I think Jethro Tull could really benefit from including a few mini-epics in I was drawn to the term Ragnarök from Norse mythology — their version of apocalyptic end times or Biblical Armageddon… Ragnarök translates as ‘destiny of the Gods,’ the rök part meaning destiny course, direction… Flute became Flöte in keeping with the spelling. With me so far? I just can’t miss the glorious opportunity for a good and legitimate umlaut.” his work. 'Wolf Unchained' and 'Hammer on Hammer', in particular, showcase him switching between hard OLiS - oficjalna lista sprzedaży - albumy" (in Polish). OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Note: Change the date to 21.04.2023 under "zmień zakres od–do:". Retrieved 4 May 2023. a b Arthur (23 February 2023). "news: JETHRO TULL launch 'The Navigators'; the second single from 'RökFlöte' ". metalglory.com . Retrieved 21 April 2023.

It is a follow-up to The Zealot Gene (2022). This is the shortest gap between Jethro Tull studio albums since 1980. put their newfound momentum to good use, even if it's clear that their best days are behind them. And folks, let Offiziellecharts.de – Jethro Tull – RökFlöte" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 28 April 2023. oriented side of Jethro Tull. Anderson seems to be getting closer and closer to the qualities that made the band's He has toured with an orchestra but, Ian tells me, “I don’t think I’ll do it again – the logistics, the hassle, the cost, theatres with disappointing standards…”.Review JETHRO TULL 'RökFlöte' ". Markus' Heavy Music Blog. 18 April 2023 . Retrieved 22 April 2023. R'k' in R'kFl'te refers to the famous mythological event Ragnar'k. So it's pretty safe to say that the Norse Album – Classifica settimanale WK 17 (dal 21.04.2023 al 27.04.2023)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved 29 April 2023. output so special, while keeping the group relevant to modern prog audiences; I just hope that he keeps this

Any band cited as an influence by Dream Theatre, Iron Maiden and Rush, amongst others, has clearly done something right down the years. And this despite the fact Ian Anderson has always gone out of his way to maintain a solidly individualistic approach to whatever Tull does, with the iconic flute always to the fore. The reason for the current demand on his time is RökFlöte, which arrives just over a year after 2022’s The Zealot Gene, itself the first album of all new Jethro Tull material since 1999. “I’m a bit like your local bus service,” he says, the tetchiness starting to dissipate. “You wait 20-odd years, then two come along at once.” I’m afraid I can’t really offer anything. I’ve heard of her and people have mentioned her name, but I know nothing about the lady. I should obviously listen, but I’m not a great music listener. I’ve never really been a big fan of music as a listener. If I listen to music, it’s more likely to be Handel or Bach or more recently, catching up on other stuff that I haven’t listened to. I’ve become a big fan of Morrissey. Now, I’m a walking encyclopedia of everything to do with Morrissey, having read his biography and listened to all of his music. I’ve come to discover something that was missing, really. When you grow up in a certain world, there are things that you just don’t pay any attention to. They don’t seem relevant, musically or personality-wise. I decided one day out of the blue that I was going to listen to Morrissey. I discovered, to my surprise, that I really like Morrissey. So maybe the same thing will happen with Lizzo. I might listen to her and think, “Oh, wow, that’s really great!” But it will be one of those chance events when I suddenly decide to let my fingers dance on the QWERTY keyboard and look her up on YouTube or something. Goods that are faulty or sent in error must be returned to Crash Records Limited, 35 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PU within 7 working days of the item being received by the customer. So why would such a band attract homicidal headcases? Did some maniac harbour a grudge against unusual time signatures and traditional harmonies?Jethro Tull, who took their name from a radical 17th-century agricultural pioneer, are about to release RökFlöte – the 23rd studio album of their 56-year career. According to Anderson, he’s already started thinking of the follow-up to RökFlöte, hoping to release it in late 2024. “There’s another bus on the horizon,” he says, returning to his local transport metaphor. “All being well. Assuming nothing gets me or I don’t fall under a taxi.” The album has been brilliantly produced by Pineapple Thief’s Bruce Soord, who has created a 5.1 Surround Sound and also an alternate stereo version of the album, which is available in multiple formats: a limited edition deluxe dark red 2LP and 2CD and Blu-ray artbook which includes 2 art-prints; a limited deluxe 2CD and Blu-ray Artbook; a special edition CD Digipak; a gatefold 180g LP+LP-booklet; and a Digital Album. The cover painting for the album refers to pre-history cave paintings, with the more slightly impish flautist adopting a one-legged flute playing stance familiar to Jethro Tull fans. especially praiseworthy here, as he seems to be capable of matching any stylistic shift thrown at him. It’s always been something that fascinates me,” he continues. “And I suppose as you get older, there’s a bigger chance that you start to consider your own mortality and the degree to which it might all end all too soon.” He grins devilishly. “Though I’m pretty determined that Roger Waters goes first.”