The Jethro Tull widens the “Living in the Past” compilation

THE Jethro Tull they will publish an enlarged version of the compilation “Living in the past”From 1972. The imminent box with six CDs, entitled”Still Living in the past“, Includes Remix, Demo and live songs and will be published on July 11th.

As with other recent reptpetti of the Jethro Tull, Steven Wilson remixed the original album and the recordings of unpublished concerts.

In addition to the five music CDs, the box includes a Blu-ray disc with audio and four promotional clips from 1970 and 1971.

So said the leader of the Tull Ian Anderson in the press release of the new work launching.

After 53 years from the original exit, this collection with Steven Wilson’s remixes and surrephic sound updates is a splendid addition to the Tull’s album series. At the time he was mainly designed to update the history of tulls for the American and European public who had not been able to benefit from the many songs that had already reached the ears of British fans. I remember the recordings of many of these songs with surprising clarity and some can still play them in memory without a moment of hesitation. In some cases it is extravagant and covers a range of musical styles, and shows my attempts to expand the writing and arrangement and to go beyond the most rock and blues origins of the group. The songs with mandolin and acoustic guitar are among my favorites.

At the time of his publication, in 1972, “Living in the Past” was conceived as an introduction to the band for the new fans who had discovered them after “Thick as a Brick”, their fifth album, had reached n. 1 at the beginning of the year.

“Living in the Past” reached n. 3 in the United States; The original LP included Outtakes, songs from the album and individuals dating back to 1968. The new version contains remixed versions of these songs and alternative records of songs by Jethro Tull at the time.

“Still Living in the Past” also contains a concert at the Carnegie Hall of 4 November 1970, never published. “I am very happy that this material is available again,” Anderson said.

This is the content of ‘Still Living in the past’

CD1
Original Mixes, Remixes, Edits & Demos 1968-1971
1
2. Love Story (Remixed at Morgan Studios in April 1971 for the living in the past album)
3
4. Living in the Past (Remixed at Morgan Studios in April 1971 for the living in the past album)
5
6. Sweet Dream (Remixed at Morgan Studios in October 1971 for the living in the past album)
7. Singing All Day (Remixed at Morgan Studios in October 1971 for the living in the past album)
8. Teacher (US Album Version) (Remixed at Morgan Studios in Octaber 1971 for the Living in the Past Album)
9
10. My God (Early Version) (Mixed at Morgan Studios on 12th April 1970)
11. Just Trying to Be (Mixed at Morgan Studios on 12th April 1970)
12
13. Wond’ring Again (Mixed at Morgan Studios in June 1970)
14. Lick Your Fingers Clean (1970 Mix) (Mixed at Island Studios on 31st December 1970. Working mix #4)
15. Locomotive Breath (DJ Single Edit) (Mixed at Island Studios in Febargey 1971, Edited for US Radio in March 1971)
16
17. Up the ‘Pool (Mixed at Sound Techniques Studios in June 1971)
18
19. Life is a Long Song (Alternative Master Mix) (Mixed at Sound Techniques Studios in June 1971. United Master Mix)
** Mono Recording

CD2
Living in the past (part one)
The Steven Wilson Stereo Remixes (Sides 1 & 2) Except+
1. A song for jeffrey (2025 remix)
2. One for John Gee (2025 Ai Remix from Mono Master)
3. Love Story (2025 Remix)
4
5. Living in the Past (2016 Remix. Previusly Relesed on stand up elevated edition book set)
6. Driving Song (2016 Remix. Previusly Relesed on Stand Up High Edition Book Set)
7
8
9. Singing All Day (2013 Remix. Previusly Released on Benefit Enhanced Edition Book Set)
10. Sweet Dream (2013 Remix. Previusly Released on Benefit Enhanced Edition Book Set)
11. 17 (2013 Remix. Previusly Released on Benefit Enhanced Edition Book Set. Edited in 2024)
12. Teacher (UK Single Version) (2025 Remix)
13. The Witch’s Promise+ (Remixed at Morgan Studios in October 1971 for the living in the past album)
14. Teacher (US Album Version) (2025 Remix)
15
16
17
Remastered by Steven Wilson, 2025

CD3
Living in the past (part two)
The Steven Wilson Stereo Remixes (Sides 3 & 4) Except+
1. By Kind Permission of (Live) (2025 Remix)
2. Dharma for One (Live) (2025 Remix)
3
4
5. Lick Your Fingers Clean (2025 Remix)
6. Up to me (2011 Remix. Releasd on aqualung adapted edition book set)
7
8. Breath locomotives (2025 remix)
9
10
11. Dr. Bogenbroom+ (Mixed at sound techniques studios in June 1971)
12. From Later+ (Mixed at sound techniques studios in June 1971)
13. Nursie+ (Mixed at Sound Techniques Studios in June 1971)
Bonus track
14. Breath locomotives (unplugged mix) (2025 remix)
Remastered by Steven Wilson, 2025

CD4
Live at Carnegie Hall, November 4, 1970
Part 1: 2025 Steven Wilson Stereo Remix
(Recorded on 16-track by Fedco Audio Labs at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
On November 4, 1970. Engineered by Kim King, Assisted by Vin Leary and Dave Palmer)
1. Introduction to Nothing is easy
2. Nothing is easy
3. Introduction to my God
4. My God (Including Flute Solo)
5. Introduction to with you there to help me
6. With you there to help me / by Kind Permission of
7. Introduction to a song for jeffrey
8. A song for jeffrey
9. Introduction to to Cry You a Song
10. To Cry You a Song

CD5
Live at Carnegie Hall, November 4, 1970
Part 2: 2025 Steven Wilson Stereo Remix
(Recorded on 16-track by Fedco Audio Labs at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
On November 4, 1970. Engineered by Kim King, Assisted by Vin Leary and Dave Palmer)
1. Introduction to Sossity; You’re to Woman
2. Sossity; You’re a Woman / Reasons for Waiting
3. Introduction to Dharma for One
4. Dharma for One (Including Drum Solo)
5. Introduction to we use to know
6. We used to know
7. Guitar instrual
8. For a Thousand Mothers

Disc 6: Blu-ray audio
Steven Wilson Studio Remixes in 24/96 PCM Stereo
(and Steven Wilson Studio Remasters in 24/96 PCM Stereo)
Steven Wilson Studio Remixes in DTS 5.1 Surround
Steven Wilson Remixes (Sides 1 & 2)
Steven Wilson Remixes (Sides 3 & 4)
Flat Stereo 24/96 Transfer of Original
Living in the Past Studio Album Reels (UK & US Versions Combined)
Flat Stereo 24/96 Transfer of Bonus Unreleased Original Mixes
Live Carnegie Hall 1970, 2025 Remix in 24/96 PCM Stereo
Steven Wilson Live Carnegie Hall 1970, 2025 Remix in DTS 5.1 Surround

Blu-ray audio/video
The Witch’s Promise (March 1970 Promo Film)
Teacher (UK Single Version, March 1970 Promo Film)
Teacher (US Album Version, March 1970 Promo Film)
Life is a Long Song (September 1971 Promo Film)