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    Posted: October 04 2004 at 15:34
Yes, there are many artists who are very good with the flute but I consider Ian and Thjis to be the two best with many others very very very close behind as far as talent.  But between these two, who is better In Your Opinion?  BTW:  I am also Carl! on these forums but i remembered my password for this name today and decided to go back to this one .
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Thijs (not Thjis) van Leer, definitely.
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I think Anderson is the better player, but I prefer the music of Focus.

When it comes to the flute I'd rather listern to Andy Latimer of Camel or Peter Gabriel than either of the above.
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Close call, but I went for Van Leer. His recent contribution to Uriah Heep's Magician's Birthday Party concert was immense.

Is it true he's currently unable to play flute due to probems with his mouth?

 
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I voted for Ian only because I haven't heard much of Focus., but what little I have heard I wasn't overwhelmed with awe over Van Leer's flute
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i forgot about Andy Latimer
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Where is Peter Gabriel on this poll?? 
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the one legged Ian Anderson for me!
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I believe the two had a great level, I understand Thijs had a stroke and isn't playing.

Ian has a wonderful British folky style and Thijs creates a unique atmosphere that transports the listener to to the medieval Flanders and blends with the magic guitar of Jan Ackerman.

I also like the style of Peter Gabriel, more eclectic but ideal for his music but lately I would go with Anna Holmgren, who mixes all the styles as if it wasreally easy.

So I can't choose between them, both are N° 1 in my list.

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Master Anderson.
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Ian Anderson wins, no question.  I do, have to comment that this is an unusual topic for a thread.
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Agree !!
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Jimmy Hastings (Caravan et al) is my favourite flautist
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Master Anderson, he even manage playing the flute on one leg and he´s got humor, God forbid 
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How could I forget Ray Thomas of The Moody Blues?
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They are both good, but don't play in the same style

By the way, who plays flute on "i talk to the wind" by KC?
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Anderson by far, the flute Hendrix.

There is a harmonica equivelant, John Popper or Blues Traveller, you could say that he's the Eddie Van Halen of the Harmonica.

Astounding almost unbelievable technique.
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Originally posted by oliverstoned oliverstoned wrote:

They are both good, but don't play in the same style


By the way, who plays flute on "i talk to the wind" by KC?



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Originally posted by Man Erg Man Erg wrote:

Jimmy Hastings (Caravan et al) is my favourite flautist


One hell of a sax player, too!

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