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Originally Posted by punchnpie
I would'nt go as far as saying Martin Barre is better then Page. Otherwise i agree with you on everthing else. Speaking of Martin Barre, i'm going to see Tull in October. Anyone else going this year?
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Well, it may be an exaggeration to say, as I did, that Barre "wipes out" Page. Back in the day I personally preferred Barre. How about that?
I saw Tull in 2003 (August), the first time in several centuries or so. I thought Barre was much improved technically but not pacing himself especially well this particular night. Ian Anderson's flute playing was also much improved technically, in respect to tone, intonation, and clarity, but his solos, although well-paced, were fairly obvious and his lines not intricate, which may be a concession to his non-jazz fans. His patter was very entertaining and his singing voice completely shot. I almost saw Tull again November of 2005 playing just a couple blocks from where I live, but it was the day after the election, and I was too depressed.