Jethro Tull - The Broadsword And The Beast

Deluxe 40th Anniversary Monster Edition 5CD/3DVD set!

Includes new Steven Wilson mixes, demos, live recordings and more!

Includes a 164-page book featuring band member interviews, plus crew members, rare photos and memorabilia

Known for their innovative fusion of progressive rock and folk influences, Jethro Tull announces 40th anniversary editions of their 14th album, The Broadsword and the Beast. Originally released in 1982, it was a groundbreaking album that captivated fans with its distinctive blend of rock, folk, and progressive influences. The album's masterful storytelling, accompanied by Ian Anderson's unmistakable flute melodies, garnered critical acclaim and has become a fan favorite over the years.

The 40th Anniversary packages includes new mixes from Steven Wilson, demos, rough mixes, live recordings and sessions.

The Broadsword and the Beast — The 40th Anniversary Monster Edition will be released as a 5CD + 3DVD set including a 164-page book with interviews with band members, a track-by-track annotation by Ian Anderson, an interview with sleeve illustrator Iain McCaig, an extensive interview with studio and live sound engineer Leigh Mantle, a recreation of the 1982 tour program and touring schedule, and rare photos and memorabilia. The set will include The Broadsword and the Beast (Steven Wilson stereo remix), associated recordings, demo recordings, the original 1981 master mixes and Live in Germany 1982.

Features:
40th Anniversary Monster Edition
5CD & 3DVD
CD 1: The Broadword and the Beast Steven Wilson Stereo Remix & Associated Recordings Steven Wilson Stereo Remix
CD 2: Associated Recordings (Early 1981 Sessions) Steven Wilson Stereo Remix & Further Associated Recordings Steven Wilson Stereo Remix
CD 3: Demo Recordings, Original 1981 Master Mixes, Early 1982 Rough Mixes & Original 1981 Radio Advert
CD 4 & 5: Previously Unreleased Live in Germany 1982 Steven Wilson Stereo Remix
DVD 1 (Audio Only): The Broadsword and the Beast Remixed to 96/24 LPCM Stereo & DTS & DD 5.1 Surround; Flat Transfer of the Original 1982 Mix & Other Associated Tracks in 96/24 LPCM Stereo
DVD 2 (Audio Only): Associated Recordings Remixed to 96/24 LPCM Stereo & DTS & DD 5.1 Surround
DVD 3 (Audio Only): Live in Germany 1982 Remixed to 96/24 LPCM Stereo & DTS & DD 4.1 Surround
DVD 9 Region 0 Video - Format NTSC - Aspect Ratio 16:9
164-Page Book: Interviews, Track-by-Track Annotation by Ian Anderson, Lyrics, Recreation of the 1982 Tour Program, 1981-1982 Recording/Touring Chronology, Rare Photos & Memorabilia
Hardback Book Packaging
Made in Germany

 

Disc 1

‘THE BROADSWORD AND THE BEAST’ – A Steven Wilson stereo remix

Beastie

Clasp

Fallen On Hard Times

Flying Colours

Slow Marching Band

Broadsword

Pussy Willow

Watching Me, Watching You

Seal Driver

Cheerio

ASSOCIATED RECORDINGS – A Steven Wilson stereo remix

Recorded on 24 track at Maison Rouge Studios, December 1981 – January 1982 (unless otherwise noted)

Fallen On Hard Times (1st master, Dec ’81 sessions)

Beastie (2nd master, Dec ’81 sessions)

Fallen On Hard Times [2nd master, Dec ’81 sessions)

Seal Driver (1st master, Dec ’81 sessions)

Cheerio (ensemble vocal version)

Jack-A-Lynn (acoustic version)

Beastie Shouts!

Disc 2

Roland’s Entry [Instrumental]

Lights Out

The Curse (version 1)

The Curse (version 2)

Too Many Too

Calafel [Instrumental]

I’m Your Gun

No Step

Down At The End Of Your Road

Mayhem Maybe [with 1988 overdubs]

Commons Brawl [with 1993 overdubs]

Return To Calafel [Instrumental]

Jack Frost And The Hooded Crow

The Swirling Pit [Instrumental]

Inverness Sleeper

FURTHER ASSOCIATED RECORDINGS A Steven Wilson stereo remix

Recorded on 24 track at Maison Rouge Studios, December 1981 – January 1982

Crew Nights (combined version) [with some 1993 overdubs]

Rhythm In Gold

Overhang [with 1988 overdubs]

Jack-A-Lynn (band version)

Motoreyes

Drive On The Young Side Of Life [with 1993 overdubs]

Disc Three

DEMO RECORDINGS

Recorded directly to stereo in Maison Rouge Studio 1 on 15th December 1981

Flying Colours

Me, Dinosaur

Crew Nights

Rhythm In Gold

Honest Girl

DJ Dream

Seal Driver

Jack-A-Lynn

Fallen On Hard Times

Drive On The Young Side Of Life

ORIGINAL 1981 MASTER MIXES

Early master mixes prepared in July 1981. The master mix of ‘Watching Me, Watching You’ used on the album was also prepared during these mixing sessions.

Beastie

Too Many Too

I’m Your Gun

Down At The End Of Your Road

Jack Frost And The Hooded Crow

EARLY 1982 ROUGH MIXES

Rough mixes of work-in-progress album tracks prepared in January 1982

Slow Marching Band

Pussy Willow

Fallen On Hard Times

ORIGINAL 1982 RADIO ADVERT

UK local radio advert promoting the band’s headlining appearance at the Theakston Music Festival, Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire, England on Saturday 28th August 1982

Theakston Music Festival Advert

Disc 4

LIVE IN GERMANY 1982

Clasp

Hunting Girl

Fallen On Hard Times

Pussy Willow

Broadsword

Jack-In-The-Green

One Brown Mouse

Seal Driver

Heavy Horses

Weathercock/Fire At Midnight

Keyboard Instrumental

Sweet Dream

Disc 5

LIVE IN GERMANY 1982

Flying Colours

Songs From The Wood

Watching Me, Watching You

Band Introductions

The Swirling Pit

Pibroch/Black Satin Dancer

Beastie

Too Old To Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young To Die!

Aqualung

Minstrel In The Gallery

Locomotive Breath/Black Sunday

Cheerio

DVD 1

Audio only

Remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo and DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround + flat transfer of the 1982 original mix in 96/24 LPCM stereo

DVD 2

Associated Recordings remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo and DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound

DVD 3

Live in Germany (as per DISCS 4 & 5) remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo and DTS and Dolby Digital 4.1 surround sound

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