The video location is the beautiful Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, NW of Brussels, next to the suburb of Molenbeek which is about 60% muslim so you can still move through an era of inner transformation and awareness as you encounter crime, unemployment, gang warfare and narcotics.
All great. Maybe ‘The Actor’ but New Horizons, Watching and .Waiting, House of Four Doors and My Song are all fantastic - and others. Certainly my favourite group.
I love the way the Moodies weren't afraid to change tempos and rhythms multiple times during a song. Average bands can't pull this off live, but the MB's did it flawlessly.
Early Moody Blues was them at their best. This was due to Mike Pinder. Mellotron, piano, voice, writing. He was the man who gave them that classical symphonic sound. Perfect music combined with spirituality. Still good after he left but the music changed. Love them all !! Five incredible musicians
Most bands don't have Mellotrons, much less knew how to use one. Moody's keyboard player (recently passed away) was a factory certified Mellotron technician.
Have just found out that this video was not filmed in Britain, but at a 12th century Castle near Brussels. I thought this would be of interest to other viewers
RIP Michael Pinder (12/27/41 - 4/24/24) Thank you for founding this remarkable band, and for channeling your vision for the expansive possibilities of humankind into such incredible sound. You reached the hearts and imaginations of many. Job well done. Forever listening. God Bless.
I fell in love with the moody blues at the age of 13. They were way before their time. Most kids my age did not understand their music, but I understood every word!! I still love this bank!!!
@@terry35561 - we must be the same age 🙂 I found the Moody Blues, among others, by raiding my older sister's album collections. I was NOT supposed to touch them! But ya know.....those freaky album covers. How could I resist? Moodys, Procal Haram, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes.....between 13 and 14 yrs old I discovered them all....and music was never the same to me after that point. Totally Immersive!! Of course, it was also around the same time that me and my friends discovered pot! So there's that too......
The multiple modulations to different keys starting around 4:30 after the flute solo still cover my arms with goosebumps all these years later. This song sandwiched in the middle of House of Four Doors makes a timeless proto-prog rock suite. Music just doesn't get much better than this.
I have nothing to do with old music, normally I hear modern rap songs but this song, especially the last 2-3 minutes are one if not the best music I have ever heard in my life
This is my favorite song from one of my all time favorite bands. It transports me back into that psychedelic late 60's, early 70's phase of my life when everything was magical and new, so trippy!
Read All of This. This song scared me when it came out. As a child, not only were the times scary (Viet Nam, duck-and-cover air raid drills in school) but the music (besides the topic) was haunting. *YEARS LATER* I actually met Timothy Leary and talked with him at length for a half hour, and even about this song, I'll never forget it. I told him the song scared me, he smiled and said "Yeah? How do ya think *I* felt!" We both laughed HYSTERICALLY. He was actually a very meek and kind man and very interested in the well-being of others. I consider myself very lucky for that moment in my life.
@@dhollsynthmusic 🙂 We talked a lot about the software program he was working on (it was the reason he visited our company, for one of our "Tech Forums" (employees only)). It was a software program related to psycho-analysis. I met Todd Rundgren at one of those as well. Other than his software, we talked about the 60's music, life in the 60's, how he was targetted by the establishment as 'the father of LSD,' and so on. He also said Charles Manson was a nut case and he had nothing to do with him although some tried to link him to Manson's "group." He said it was all BS and that he never even met Manson. It was very cool. Thanks for asking! 👍
The Moody Blues is proof that there is devine creater and heaven too because i just went there while experiencing that video. These guys pure perfection. There music seems way advanced like it's light years beyond now. This video should put in a time capsule for our childrens childrens children.
First time I heard this (1968)... stunned. A new world. Still one of my favorite songs. Saw the Moodys live. They sounded even BETTER live. Ray Thomas was a brilliant songwriter. Wish Mike Pinder never left the group. Without him they were fantastic... with him... magical.
I understand what you mean. I often think of a musician, a true musician, is someone who strips away the layers of silence to reveal the glorious beauty that surrounds us and brings us together
These young men were inspirational in my understanding of musical interpretation. Everyone of their LP's told a story. I could lose myself listening to them Eventually I had all of their LP's but due to an unforseen event I lost my collection. Wish they could have been produced onto CD so that I can regain that which was list. Moody Blues never forgotten👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This song haunted me for years! I heard it for the first time one early morning on my way to work. That lilting, ethereal vocal that first comes into the song at about the 2:00 mark here, has me mesmerized to this day. I got to the parking lot at work and listened to the end, waiting for the DJ to announce...'....that was such and such with their song so and so...', which never came. It was a long time before I heard it again. It was longer still before I knew the name of the song and the group who performed it. I had not heard of The Moody Blues before, but I have been listening to more and more..... Such a rich tapestry of beautiful music that group of people gave to the world. God's Peace to all here....✌️
Fleetwood Mac's "Hypnotized" did it for Me. Heard it in a Norge Village Laundromat on a Wurlitzer in 1975 ... Yep a Laundromat with a Wurlitzer and an Adult Video section too.
March 18th 1972 Boston Garden. First big concert ever, The Moody Blues. Astounding! I can still see Ray Thomas with his flute mesmerizing the Boston garden, with their voices sounding like it was straight out of heaven. Seen many concerts since , but none better.
Yes, I grew up with the Moody Blues, and their albums during this period are flawless, every cut outstanding, no filler at all, like a lot of the Beatles albums.
I love the Moody Blues and have since the late '60's. I have been to at least 10 of their concerts. The last one I paid a good price to be 3 rows from the stage I was in Heaven. There is a song to listen to that helped me out in life with every day problems I had growing up as a teenage in the late '60's and '70's. When Justin added the orchestra and debuted Nights in White Satin that took them over the top. They are and will remain my favorite band ever. Sing on Moodies.
Can you believe that "Nights" wasn't a big hit for them at first? Plus, when it was re-released as a single, it was more popular in the US than the UK! The Moodies got me thru some tough times in my life, and I only wish I could tell them all personally, a huge "THANK YOU" for all the amazing music that was a soundtrack to my life. (I actually began labor with my daughter while listening to this song, lol). Their music was "must listen to" at the parties I attended in the late '60s & early '70s.
"Labor with your daughter???" Wow!!! Nice!!! So.... I'd say that it's not that "Nights" wasn't big, but more that the whole album wasn't big when it came out... I think. . I think that that's what sets today's music so far apart from what was considered good back then. Today they launch music with big media. Back then it was experimental. See, I don't recall that it was apparent to everyone just how great or far ahead of their time this band was. It's always years later, in hindsight to most people. But for me..... I dig mellow tunage... I vision with certain chord changes and melodies. I never think about popularity. I think I always had an ear for what I liked and just liked it back then for my own reasons... it just happened to be their albums were my taste. I thought a lot of others who had an ear back then for the Moody Blues.
+MyHeroZero I feel the same day you do. The MBs were so far ahead of their time, & I instantly bought their LPs as soon as they hit the shelves. Same w/Pink Floyd (listening to Atom Heart Mother Suite right now). I looked for other music like this, & discovered Renaissance, Mandrake Memorial (they were a house-band in Philadelphia who, manny times, were considered better than the headliners they opened for), as well as classical music. The key-changes in the MB's songs were perfect, and if they weren't as good as their fans believe, then nobody would know their names today! I love the sound of the Mellotron, and few other "popular" musicians could use it to the effect that Michael Pinder did. King Crimson used 2 Mellotrons in "CotCK", because of limitations posed by the tape lengths (8 seconds). When I was in labor with my daughter, I was so into the music, it wasn't until an hour before I had her (during "Legend") that something occurred that let me know I WAS indeed in labor!
+MyHeroZero I'd read an interesting article about the release of "Nights". It was released on the pop charts when the LP came out, but met with little success (the only reason I even heard it was cause I was listening to underground FM radio, where they played it a lot). After "Ride My Seesaw" became a hit, "Nights" was re-released, and charted well. I was surprised it wasn't such a huge success for so long, as it really struck a chord deep within me the first time I heard it . I knew the Moody Blues were what I was looking for for so long. Sure, I'd liked the Beatles & a few other British artists, but THIS was an entirely new world of music. The Moody Blues just don't get the credit they deserve for opening up an entirely new realm of music. Their harmonies alone stand out where so many groups of that time (and later) just sort of tinker about. And, ALL their music is original, not a rehashing of someone else's.
I´ve taken this videoclip from a dvd called «Nights in white satin»,it´s a Dutch compilation.You can find on this dvd some many vintage and rare Moody Blues videos such as «Tuesday afternoon» performed live on Jazz Bilzen(Belgium) in 1968!
+Josey Wales I wouldn't say so. Very different groups and styles. Plus Moody Blues paved the way to other groups including King Crimson IMO. If I didn't know they are Moody Blues, I could easily think it is Ian Anderson playing. On the contrary I find it a very pleasant solo.
This is an absolute, out-and-out seminal progressive masterwork. Like In The Mood, Rock around the clock and Astronomy Domine, it sounds old, but that does not diminish its importance one bit.
Ray Thomas has such an unusual voice very rich and powerful and enjoy his periodic but excellent lead vocals....and of course his great richness he adds to harmonies:)
One more thing. I viewed each member as follows: John Lodge is the personality of the band. He is always smiling and waving and bouncing about the stage and plays next to Justin. He makes me smile. Ray Thomas, even though no longer with the band, was the psychedelic part of the band, Graham Edge oh his voice what a voice he is the Voice of the Moody Blues with all his spoken lyrics and then I save the best for the last, Justin Hayward. He is the Heart of the band. He writes most of the songs and as lead singer sings them beautifully. Life wouldn't be the same without any one of these musical geniuses.
Most of the spoken parts that Graeme Edge wrote (and yes, he wrote the poetry), were actually "voiced" by Mike Pinder (keyboards), who really defined the sound of the band with his mellotron.
You forgot to mention Mike, who in my opinion, was the heart and soul of the band. Graeme's voice (except in background) doesn't exist on any Moody Blues album. He even admits he's not a singer.
A classic song with psychedelic influences from the late 1960's, around the time that the Sergeant Pepper album was released. I've always enjoyed hearing it, especially Ray Thomas's flute playing ❤
Absolutely my favourite Band of all time. Yes I was a teen when they began...my wife to be actually heard them play live at a university dig in Birmingham (early 60's). The lyrics, melodies, originality, messaging are immortal. Their music is deep and soothing. I have every LP (33) that they ever recorded. Totally agree with you Pattie Kelly. Peace.
Wish I could go back in time about 30 years ago and seen this live while the band was making the video. Enjoyed watching and seeing the guys as I remembered them so long ago.
*sendanor Actually, I was blessed (or cursed, depending on how you look at it) with an eidectic memory, so yes, I remember each trip in perfect detail and I 'traveled' so much, I qualified for frequent flyer miles!
Talent and popularity are not as related as they should be. I've been listening to classic rock since I was about twelve, but never even heard of the moodies until about two years ago, I'm 19 years old now. I discovered them when I couldn't sleep one night, and the radio started playing lesser known music like they always do after a certain time, and Tuesday Afternoon came on. It was one of the most beautiful songs I've ever listened to. I started to listen to their other stuff online, and found endless amounts of amazing music. I couldn't believe that they never got time on the air, they were better than 90% of the music heard on the best stations. Now I have Days of Future Passed through Seventh Sojourn on vinyl, as well as Hayward's and Lodge's Blue Jays; and saw them live last year. Long live the Moody Blues.
I found out about the Moodies when nights in white satin came on in the movie dark shadows that's how I got hooked I got into more of their songs with help of youtube and pandora. I've taken a liking to them I like songs such as This song, Other side of life, Nights.., tuesday afternoon, your wildest dreams and so on. I even have a favorite band member, Ray Thomas he was the one who was singing and had wrote this song he's pretty cool.
This is one of the most powerful songs that the noodles ever wrote. It was all about the time of love,flower power,and the free use of drugs in the later part of the 60s. It still has relevance today. As does most of the songs the Moody Blues wrote.
I'm glad this group survived the onslaught of LSD and other drugs. Not everyone was able to fly the astral plane. Many fell off. Nevertheless a great song and Leary was an inspiration in any case.
In the late 60's Timothy Leary had a head shop in Laguna Beach on Coast highway. I used to surf in Laguna with my friends. Remember his shop and psychedelic times.
I agree with Diceman. How can this band NOT be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame? Songs like Nights in White Satin, Legend of a Mind, Tuesday Afternoon are classics. They deserve to be inducted.
Moodys was an extraordinary band.I remember radio stations playing their longer version songs late night which eventually led to the mainstream. In the 60's my friends and I were long haired drag racers and where the power switch to the car was we would label it "Turn On, Tune In, and Drop Out! A remarkable group!
If there is any musical justice the MB's should be in next class of musicians for the Rock and Roll of Fame. Despite the obvious oversight they are still top-notch IMO.
I always think of the 60's music as amazing. So many great bands and such diversity in styles. I always looked at the bands like they had a clean slate to start with when it came to writing music. It seems like a lot of the music of today has already been done. I absolutely love The Moody Blues. I've seen them 3 times.
What a great song,with one of the best flute solos of all time by the talented Ray Thomas. This, along with the rest of the songs on "In search of the lost chord" album were classic. What a wonderful group and an interesting time.
The feelings of joy I get listening to this masterpiece are indescribable. Mike pinders mellotron starting around 4: 35 transports me to planet nine and beyond!
Love the Moodies can't get enough of them. Love this video I love the band especially Ray he was so fricken awesome I love his voice so good and how he looks at the camera at the end of his flute solo and his cute little dance he was making at the end. Justin was doing a hell of a job with that guitar at the end so awesome. Love them all.
Moodies are my favorite group of all time! I have seen them in concerts several times. I remember putting the old 33 on the record player and put my headphones on and just enjoyed the music. That was the 70's and I did not listen to disco so I was happy I had the Moodies.
One of the Moody's all time best songs on one of their all time best albums. Hard to imagine it's been 43 years already---where's it all gone?! Great tune--thanks for posting this true classic!
I saw the Moody Blues in Vancouver in 2007. They are definitely not wearing Depends and are as wonderful today as they were when I first started listening to them over 40 years ago.
Every song a masterpiece. Luv this band always. Thank you for your many talents Messers Thomas, Edge and Pinder. You will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
*"The mind is the problem: The mind cannot solve this problem the same way it usually solves problems, because it is the problem and did not know it until now. Its very presence is in the way of life. It is this awareness that gradually gives you the ability to change your mind's nature, to open up and stay open. It takes some practice before you can do it, but you will get a knack of it." - from page 19 of "The Present" at TruthContest•Com*
With this one song. We moved through an era of inner transformation and awareness.
The video location is the beautiful Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, NW of Brussels, next to the suburb of Molenbeek which is about 60% muslim so you can still move through an era of inner transformation and awareness as you encounter crime, unemployment, gang warfare and narcotics.
There’s no band or sound like this anymore. Such depth of musical spectrum.
Agreed ~ never can be another Moodys ~
but have a listen to Mad Season 1990s ( the late Layne Staley )
Ony 1 pure genius Lp
Only one word:thinking
Taylor Swift got the sounds
M*A*S*T*E*R*P*I*E*C*E*, 68's Song never gets old🎸😎
Loved ALL Moody Blues Songs! Every song a masterpiece in it’s own way! True talent!
Definitely true..I'm 65, and I remember my first acid trip...
I’m 65 also and remember
Orange Sunshine
@@ewcshana ...Purple Ozley as well.
1/2 of an orange sunshine- was too scared to take a whole. Amazing feeling!...
@@Chris-f1q8o ....only 1/4 of 4-way was always enough.
I only have one problem listening to the Moody Blues - I can't pick one song as my favorite!! They're all excellent. Love them all!
Hi Michael, even their B-sides (say, "Cities") are really good.
Sorry, Nights In White Satin
try "Gipsy" (to our childrens...)
New Horizons for me!
All great. Maybe ‘The Actor’ but New Horizons, Watching and .Waiting, House of Four Doors and My Song are all fantastic - and others. Certainly my favourite group.
R.I.P. Ray Thomas, you were an absolutely brilliant musician and human being. You are sorely missed already!!!
Couldn’t agree more. The Moody Blues were a magical group. My late father played their albums all the time.
4 min 40 sec the most wonderful musical thing I' ve ever heard !! Rip GENIUS RIP RAY THOMAS
Well said. He was a great man.
I love the way the Moodies weren't afraid to change tempos and rhythms multiple times during a song. Average bands can't pull this off live, but the MB's did it flawlessly.
And during a period before it was more common. This was all completely new in every way. Pioneers they and their generation were.
They did everything flawlessly, simply the greatest.
Early Moody Blues was them at their best. This was due to Mike Pinder. Mellotron, piano, voice, writing. He was the man who gave them that classical symphonic sound. Perfect music combined with spirituality. Still good after he left but the music changed. Love them all !! Five incredible musicians
Most bands don't have Mellotrons, much less knew how to use one. Moody's keyboard player (recently passed away) was a factory certified Mellotron technician.
Justin was so handsome.
Have just found out that this video was not filmed in Britain, but at a 12th century Castle near Brussels. I thought this would be of interest to other viewers
Excellent.
You read my mind. I thought it may have been Denmark...
Thanks!
Thanks for a moment I thought of Holland
There is not a current band close to the Moody Blues. Beatles, Doors, Moodies, the best ever.
The Moody Blues had the most classical music influence of this era.
RIP Michael Pinder (12/27/41 - 4/24/24) Thank you for founding this remarkable band, and for channeling your vision for the expansive possibilities of humankind into such incredible sound. You reached the hearts and imaginations of many. Job well done. Forever listening. God Bless.
Your comment captures it all.
This, young folk, is what is called a Masterpiece. Thank you, Ray, for this timeless gem.
I fell in love with the moody blues at the age of 13. They were way before their time. Most kids my age did not understand their music, but I understood every word!! I still love this bank!!!
I'm just glad that we still get to discover this ~60 years later
there is no age to loving Moody Blues ... I know some teens now who listen
@@terry35561 - we must be the same age 🙂 I found the Moody Blues, among others, by raiding my older sister's album collections. I was NOT supposed to touch them! But ya know.....those freaky album covers. How could I resist? Moodys, Procal Haram, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes.....between 13 and 14 yrs old I discovered them all....and music was never the same to me after that point. Totally Immersive!! Of course, it was also around the same time that me and my friends discovered pot! So there's that too......
You got that right!
The multiple modulations to different keys starting around 4:30 after the flute solo still cover my arms with goosebumps all these years later. This song sandwiched in the middle of House of Four Doors makes a timeless proto-prog rock suite. Music just doesn't get much better than this.
Beautifully said
12 string guitar adds a nice touch with the flute and melotron
Definitely noticed and draws you in if musically minded. Peace x
god, this is a great song, i still get goosebumps and my eyes tear up with the vocal ending. this was their greatest song.
Great song great band
I agree......such a melodic piece of art!
The Mellotron is just incredible. What a great song!
It should be a law that ALL songs contain some Mellotron!! 😁
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The Great Mike Pinder!!
The moody blues are legends on my mind.
The last two minutes are amongst my favorite bits of music ever.
I have nothing to do with old music, normally I hear modern rap songs but this song, especially the last 2-3 minutes are one if not the best music I have ever heard in my life
13 years late to the party, but I agree with you 100%.
This is my favorite song from one of my all time favorite bands. It transports me back into that psychedelic late 60's, early 70's phase of my life when everything was magical and new, so trippy!
Read All of This.
This song scared me when it came out. As a child, not only were the times scary (Viet Nam, duck-and-cover air raid drills in school) but the music (besides the topic) was haunting. *YEARS LATER* I actually met Timothy Leary and talked with him at length for a half hour, and even about this song, I'll never forget it. I told him the song scared me, he smiled and said "Yeah? How do ya think *I* felt!" We both laughed HYSTERICALLY. He was actually a very meek and kind man and very interested in the well-being of others. I consider myself very lucky for that moment in my life.
nice, man. what else did yous talk about? i read his Design For Dying, his outlook on life (and death) was refreshing.
@@dhollsynthmusic 🙂 We talked a lot about the software program he was working on (it was the reason he visited our company, for one of our "Tech Forums" (employees only)). It was a software program related to psycho-analysis. I met Todd Rundgren at one of those as well. Other than his software, we talked about the 60's music, life in the 60's, how he was targetted by the establishment as 'the father of LSD,' and so on. He also said Charles Manson was a nut case and he had nothing to do with him although some tried to link him to Manson's "group." He said it was all BS and that he never even met Manson. It was very cool. Thanks for asking! 👍
@@mrinnopadnah8316 enjoyed reading that, nice one
You met the leyend himself
@@mrinnopadnah8316they met in prison but the things manson did are apart from tim
Certainly one of the most unique songs ever. Love Lodges bass.
I got some peanut butter. Enough to last for a couple of days. Ain't got no time for that now.
The Moody Blues is proof that there is devine creater
and heaven too because i just went there while experiencing that video. These guys pure perfection. There music seems way advanced like it's light years beyond now. This video should put in a time capsule for our childrens childrens children.
Love this song......bring back the 60s......great time to be alive.
Mike Pinder's mellotron sounds very psychodelic in this song. Wonderful!
not only in this song!
Ray Thomas' lyrics and ethereal, floating flute and Mike Pinder's psychedelic, trippy Mellotron make this one of the greatest Moody Blues songs.
In my opinion one of the greatest albums of all time.
In search of the lost chord ✌️ What a beautiful album
I agree!
Definitely
Absutely
Absolutely
Great 1968 footage here and of course mind soothing music. There will NEVER EVER again be another Moody Blues.
First time I heard this (1968)... stunned. A new world. Still one of my favorite songs. Saw the Moodys live. They sounded even BETTER live. Ray Thomas was a brilliant songwriter. Wish Mike Pinder never left the group. Without him they were fantastic... with him... magical.
Saw them in concert, in 77', Detroit Cobo Hall, along with the Kinks, the Doors ( minus Morrison), Ray on lead vocals.
Mike Pinder genius plus a great human being and friend of mine
Rest in peace Ray Thomas. You were a massive inspiration to all of us.
Amazing song, listening to it is like being a thread woven into a fabric.
Tara McSparron Wow,,,, is that sew?
R.I.P. Ray
Your music will be missed here on earth, greetz to Timothy.
I understand what you mean.
I often think of a musician, a true musician, is someone who strips away the layers of silence to reveal the glorious beauty that surrounds us and brings us together
These young men were inspirational in my understanding of musical interpretation. Everyone of their LP's told a story. I could lose myself listening to them
Eventually I had all of their LP's but due to an unforseen event I lost my collection. Wish they could have been produced onto CD so that I can regain that which was list. Moody Blues never forgotten👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This song haunted me for years!
I heard it for the first time one early morning on my way to work.
That lilting, ethereal vocal that first comes into the song at about the 2:00 mark here, has me mesmerized to this day. I got to the parking lot at work and listened to the end, waiting for the DJ to announce...'....that was such and such with their song so and so...', which never came.
It was a long time before I heard it again.
It was longer still before I knew the name of the song and the group who performed it.
I had not heard of The Moody Blues before, but I have been listening to more and more.....
Such a rich tapestry of beautiful music that group of people gave to the world.
God's Peace to all here....✌️
Keep listening Andrew to ALL their albums. You'll grow a spiritually while you enjoy great music
Fleetwood Mac's "Hypnotized" did it for Me. Heard it in a Norge Village Laundromat on a Wurlitzer in 1975 ... Yep a Laundromat with a Wurlitzer and an Adult Video section too.
No such thing as 'favorite' there's a Million
OMG! I just discovered this band. They completely blew my mind.
Bogdan Dumitrescu Enjoy them...I have since 1967
Where were you.
Privilaged to have seen the Moodies .This is in my top three of theirs...RIP Ray ..and Graeme
March 18th 1972 Boston Garden. First big concert ever, The Moody Blues. Astounding! I can still see Ray Thomas with his flute mesmerizing the Boston garden, with their voices sounding like it was straight out of heaven. Seen many concerts since , but none better.
Yes, I grew up with the Moody Blues, and their albums during this period are flawless, every cut outstanding, no filler at all, like a lot of the Beatles albums.
Rest in Peace Mike Pinder, his mellotron is my favorite part of this song. The whole song is amazing, but the mellotron elevates the song even more.
I actually just discovered Moody Blues. I have to say that I`m instantly hooked.
I love the Moody Blues and have since the late '60's. I have been to at least 10 of their concerts. The last one I paid a good price to be 3 rows from the stage I was in Heaven. There is a song to listen to that helped me out in life with every day problems I had growing up as a teenage in the late '60's and '70's. When Justin added the orchestra and debuted Nights in White Satin that took them over the top. They are and will remain my favorite band ever. Sing on Moodies.
Pattie Kelly My absolute fave band ever... makes my mind happy!!!
Can you believe that "Nights" wasn't a big hit for them at first? Plus, when it was re-released as a single, it was more popular in the US than the UK! The Moodies got me thru some tough times in my life, and I only wish I could tell them all personally, a huge "THANK YOU" for all the amazing music that was a soundtrack to my life. (I actually began labor with my daughter while listening to this song, lol). Their music was "must listen to" at the parties I attended in the late '60s & early '70s.
"Labor with your daughter???" Wow!!! Nice!!! So.... I'd say that it's not that "Nights" wasn't big, but more that the whole album wasn't big when it came out... I think. . I think that that's what sets today's music so far apart from what was considered good back then. Today they launch music with big media. Back then it was experimental. See, I don't recall that it was apparent to everyone just how great or far ahead of their time this band was. It's always years later, in hindsight to most people. But for me..... I dig mellow tunage... I vision with certain chord changes and melodies. I never think about popularity. I think I always had an ear for what I liked and just liked it back then for my own reasons... it just happened to be their albums were my taste. I thought a lot of others who had an ear back then for the Moody Blues.
+MyHeroZero
I feel the same day you do. The MBs were so far ahead of their time, & I instantly bought their LPs as soon as they hit the shelves. Same w/Pink Floyd (listening to Atom Heart Mother Suite right now). I looked for other music like this, & discovered Renaissance, Mandrake Memorial (they were a house-band in Philadelphia who, manny times, were considered better than the headliners they opened for), as well as classical music.
The key-changes in the MB's songs were perfect, and if they weren't as good as their fans believe, then nobody would know their names today! I love the sound of the Mellotron, and few other "popular" musicians could use it to the effect that Michael Pinder did. King Crimson used 2 Mellotrons in "CotCK", because of limitations posed by the tape lengths (8 seconds).
When I was in labor with my daughter, I was so into the music, it wasn't until an hour before I had her (during "Legend") that something occurred that let me know I WAS indeed in labor!
+MyHeroZero
I'd read an interesting article about the release of "Nights". It was released on the pop charts when the LP came out, but met with little success (the only reason I even heard it was cause I was listening to underground FM radio, where they played it a lot). After "Ride My Seesaw" became a hit, "Nights" was re-released, and charted well. I was surprised it wasn't such a huge success for so long, as it really struck a chord deep within me the first time I heard it . I knew the Moody Blues were what I was looking for for so long. Sure, I'd liked the Beatles & a few other British artists, but THIS was an entirely new world of music.
The Moody Blues just don't get the credit they deserve for opening up an entirely new realm of music. Their harmonies alone stand out where so many groups of that time (and later) just sort of tinker about. And, ALL their music is original, not a rehashing of someone else's.
I´ve taken this videoclip from a dvd called «Nights in white satin»,it´s a Dutch compilation.You can find on this dvd some many vintage and rare Moody Blues videos such as «Tuesday afternoon» performed live on Jazz Bilzen(Belgium) in 1968!
They were extremely under rated. Probably the most cerebral band of of that era.
that flute solo is sick, reminds me of king crimson in the court of the crimson king or moonchild
+Josey Wales
I wouldn't say so. Very different groups and styles. Plus Moody Blues paved the way to other groups including King Crimson IMO. If I didn't know they are Moody Blues, I could easily think it is Ian Anderson playing. On the contrary I find it a very pleasant solo.
+Josey Wales Starless!
reminds me of Audience and their Flute style especially on Jackdaw
Sick as in good?
Well, it's similar to the one in Nights in White Satin....
FINALLY, FINALLY, the Moodies are being inducted to the RnRHoF!!! (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) It's about time!!!
A real classic written by the late great RAY THOMAS - He passed away a few days ago on the 4th January 2018.
Professor Leary is watching over us circling the earth. The ultimate trip.
This is an absolute, out-and-out seminal progressive masterwork. Like In The Mood, Rock around the clock and Astronomy Domine, it sounds old, but that does not diminish its importance one bit.
Incredible harmony!
Agreed. and maybe add King Midas In Reverse and The Moon In June which are equally epic. 👏👏👏
The hair stands up on my neck during the instrumental starting at about 4:30, after the flute solo. One of my favorite psychedelic tunes.
Definitely the moody blues were one of the best rocking roll bands. I love their music.
One of the best tunes from one of the best Bands. The fact that there's a freaking video makes it magic!
Ray Thomas has such an unusual voice very rich and powerful and enjoy his periodic but excellent lead vocals....and of course his great richness he adds to harmonies:)
One more thing. I viewed each member as follows: John Lodge is the personality of the band. He is always smiling and waving and bouncing about the stage and plays next to Justin. He makes me smile. Ray Thomas, even though no longer with the band, was the psychedelic part of the band, Graham Edge oh his voice what a voice he is the Voice of the Moody Blues with all his spoken lyrics and then I save the best for the last, Justin Hayward. He is the Heart of the band. He writes most of the songs and as lead singer sings them beautifully. Life wouldn't be the same without any one of these musical geniuses.
And Justin was the cutie ;)
Thank you for you comment. I only wish they'd tour in the south near were I live. I go to all their concerts if I can and never tire of them.
Most of the spoken parts that Graeme Edge wrote (and yes, he wrote the poetry), were actually "voiced" by Mike Pinder (keyboards), who really defined the sound of the band with his mellotron.
You forgot to mention Mike, who in my opinion, was the heart and soul of the band. Graeme's voice (except in background) doesn't exist on any Moody Blues album. He even admits he's not a singer.
A classic song with psychedelic influences from the late 1960's, around the time that the Sergeant Pepper album was released. I've always enjoyed hearing it, especially Ray Thomas's flute playing ❤
Absolutely my favourite Band of all time. Yes I was a teen when they began...my wife to be actually heard them play live at a university dig in Birmingham (early 60's). The lyrics, melodies, originality, messaging are immortal. Their music is deep and soothing.
I have every LP (33) that they ever recorded.
Totally agree with you Pattie Kelly.
Peace.
Wish I could go back in time about 30 years ago and seen this live while the band was making the video. Enjoyed watching and seeing the guys as I remembered them so long ago.
I tripped to this band a lot!
Keith Miller Didn't we all?
Well the thing is: can you all still remember :-> ?
*sendanor Actually, I was blessed (or cursed, depending on how you look at it) with an eidectic memory, so yes, I remember each trip in perfect detail and I 'traveled' so much, I qualified for frequent flyer miles!
+Enigma Stigma Very funny, my friend ...!!!
Talent and popularity are not as related as they should be. I've been listening to classic rock since I was about twelve, but never even heard of the moodies until about two years ago, I'm 19 years old now. I discovered them when I couldn't sleep one night, and the radio started playing lesser known music like they always do after a certain time, and Tuesday Afternoon came on. It was one of the most beautiful songs I've ever listened to. I started to listen to their other stuff online, and found endless amounts of amazing music. I couldn't believe that they never got time on the air, they were better than 90% of the music heard on the best stations. Now I have Days of Future Passed through Seventh Sojourn on vinyl, as well as Hayward's and Lodge's Blue Jays; and saw them live last year. Long live the Moody Blues.
I found out about the Moodies when nights in white satin came on in the movie dark shadows that's how I got hooked I got into more of their songs with help of youtube and pandora. I've taken a liking to them I like songs such as This song, Other side of life, Nights.., tuesday afternoon, your wildest dreams and so on. I even have a favorite band member, Ray Thomas he was the one who was singing and had wrote this song he's pretty cool.
Love this atmospheric song...band SO cool.
COOL SONG!
Magnificant Moodies!
This is one of the most powerful songs that the noodles ever wrote. It was all about the time of love,flower power,and the free use of drugs in the later part of the 60s. It still has relevance today. As does most of the songs the Moody Blues wrote.
I'm glad this group survived the onslaught of LSD and other drugs. Not everyone was able to fly the astral plane. Many fell off. Nevertheless a great song and Leary was an inspiration in any case.
Well said. Not so lucky were Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, Syd Barrett and others. I'm not sure John Lennon's many trips were harmless.
Well said Theodore.
this is the best music you will ever hear.
A radio station near my home has just had this song requested. They couldn't find it in their library. I imagine that.
" He'll take you up; he'll bring you down, he'll plant your feet back firmly on the ground!"
Simply Adore Ray thomas ...
Rest in Peace
In the late 60's Timothy Leary had a head shop in Laguna Beach on Coast highway. I used to surf in Laguna with my friends. Remember his shop and psychedelic times.
One of the greatest music videos of all time
One of the best songs of the 60s! Influential and important song for progressive music.
I agree with Diceman. How can this band NOT be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame? Songs like Nights in White Satin, Legend of a Mind, Tuesday Afternoon are classics. They deserve to be inducted.
I think they’re there now?
4ULfric I agree when my mind is in a state of confusion I go and listen to the Moody Blues to get in perspective again
Moodys was an extraordinary band.I remember radio stations playing their longer version songs late night which eventually led to the mainstream. In the 60's my friends and I were long haired drag racers and where the power switch to the car was we would label it "Turn On, Tune In, and Drop Out! A remarkable group!
Thanks for sharing your memories!
If there is any musical justice the MB's should be in next class of musicians for the Rock and Roll of Fame. Despite the obvious oversight they are still top-notch IMO.
Freakin' awesome! Despite the vulgar adage, those who lived this in the Sixties, cannot forget.
Cannot forget for they keep on having flashbacks:)
I always think of the 60's music as amazing. So many great bands and such diversity in styles. I always looked at the bands like they had a clean slate to start with when it came to writing music. It seems like a lot of the music of today has already been done.
I absolutely love The Moody Blues. I've seen them 3 times.
What a great song,with one of the best flute solos of all time by the talented Ray Thomas. This, along with the rest of the songs on "In search of the lost chord" album were classic. What a wonderful group and an interesting time.
The feelings of joy I get listening to this masterpiece are indescribable. Mike pinders mellotron starting around 4: 35 transports me to planet nine and beyond!
One of the best psychedelic/symphonic rock bands ever. R.I.P. Ray.
Mike Pinder's Mellotron playing on this Ray Thomas masterpiece is absolutely spellbinding.
Love the Moodies can't get enough of them. Love this video I love the band especially Ray he was so fricken awesome I love his voice so good and how he looks at the camera at the end of his flute solo and his cute little dance he was making at the end. Justin was doing a hell of a job with that guitar at the end so awesome. Love them all.
Have an old neighbor sylvia to thank for introducing this awesome music to me when I was bout 8. I'm 54 now and still love it!
Moodies are my favorite group of all time! I have seen them in concerts several times. I remember putting the old 33 on the record player and put my headphones on and just enjoyed the music. That was the 70's and I did not listen to disco so I was happy I had the Moodies.
My God what a great song , And that mellotron
gets me every time .
All their songs mesmerize me and put me on another planet
My very favorite song, from my very favorite group of the sixties (perhaps popular music group of all time!)
i think its the best pychedelic song from the 60s.
One of the Moody's all time best songs on one of their all time best albums. Hard to imagine it's been 43 years already---where's it all gone?! Great tune--thanks for posting this true classic!
Legend Of A Mind..so good it had it's own concept album..Ray Thomas not the artist down under..you were a legend to the legend that is The Moody Blues
When i was a child, my mother would play this song to put me to sleep, and now im old and it makes me feel sad, but it comforts me for some reason.
Fantastic, ten stars!!!
Truly to Me the Greatest Band,Beautiful Music,always will Love their Music for all time!
Masterpiece. High class. One of the best bands ever
I saw the Moody Blues in Vancouver in 2007. They are definitely not wearing Depends and are as wonderful today as they were when I first started listening to them over 40 years ago.
another underrated classic from the Moodies...so cool...
Every song a masterpiece. Luv this band always. Thank you for your many talents Messers Thomas, Edge and Pinder. You will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
this song was as innovative for those times just like' Arnold Layne' or 'Dear Mr Fantasy'
I love watching this vid! but you cant feel this song as great as just having it going at full blast on your turn table, an absolultey stunning song.
Wow! These guys are awesome. Who compares to them? maybe Pink Floyd?
Love this song. ❤
*"The mind is the problem: The mind cannot solve this problem the same way it usually solves problems, because it is the problem and did not know it until now. Its very presence is in the way of life. It is this awareness that gradually gives you the ability to change your mind's nature, to open up and stay open. It takes some practice before you can do it, but you will get a knack of it." - from page 19 of "The Present" at TruthContest•Com*
I like that. Thank you. I'll look that up today
Eh.That statement makes no sense.😂😂???
one of their BEST songs EVER!!!!!!!!!!! :)