The Moody Blues Double Reaction- "Nights In White Satin" (Live @ Royal Albert Hall) & "Question"
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- The Moody Blues Double Reaction- "Nights In White Satin" (Live @ Royal Albert Hall) & "Question" | Very interesting sound..."Rock"-a-bye music!!
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Very interesting sound..."Rock"-a-bye music!! Thanks so much for watching my Double Moody Blues Reaction! 🥰
that's what prog is lots of switch ups !
Nights is the climax of the Days Of Future Past album. It is a very good listen. Done with a full orchestra. There is a poem or coda that ties the whole thing together. That flute solo will haunt you for the rest of your days. In quiet times it will pop into your head and the song will roll on thru.
Oh my, at disco’s smooching with guys on the dance floor, you have no idea , happy innocent days, I would not have swopped that for anything ❤😌
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“Knights” without the poem at the end is about 75% less enjoyable, IMO. If you don’t know what that means, go listen to the album version and let it continue at the “end” of that song song. It quite literally makes it at least twice as good.
I shall, thanks Dave!
In 1993, I saw them live with full orchestra. They looked and sounded exactly like what you just saw. By far the best concert I have ever been to. They were amazing!
Awesome! Can't wait to discover more, thanks Bill!
One day, when you hear this again, you may get the answer. Thanks for listening
Thanks for watching Chris!
@@retroreactions.... I'm enjoying your education YW!
The Royal Albert Hall is a wonderful venue which I have visited a few times. Nice reaction.
Hi there, thanks for being first and early! 🥇 Yes, a beautiful venue for sure! Thanks so much for stoppin by....
This song immediately took me back to my college days around 1972. I remember sitting in one of our favorite bar hangouts called The Red Coat and listening to "Nights in White Satin" over the sound system and having a nice cold pitcher of Coors Light with friends. Oh! Those were the days.
Thanks for sharing! Sounded like good times!
Back in college, I loved both The Moody Blues and The Alan Parsons Project. I always felt they fell into the same vibe and category of music.
Interesting comparison..I love APP completely!! So there's likely a great chance I'll love much of Moodys' work...😊
@@retroreactions.... I usually listen to reaction videos after I get home from work, so of course I'm so tired that I can't remember all the songs I'd probably want to recommend, haha. However, here are a few good Moody Blue songs, "The Story In Your Eyes", "Your Wildest Dreams", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Ride My See-Saw", "I Know You're Out There Somewhere"
@@retroreactions.... okay, I'm here one more time to throw out another band in the same realm you might want to dive into. Are you familiar with Blue Oyster Cult? A few songs to sample are "Godzilla", "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burnin' for You"
Same vibe and category indeed, especially their slow songs. “Nights in White Satin” by the Moody Blues and “Time” by the Alan Parsons Project are two of the most moving songs I know.🐝
Agreed. And perhaps Procol Harum?
This song was in fact the theme song for Johnny Depp movie, DARK SHADOWS. I remember it clearly. Of course an all time beautiful song.
I love the Moody Blues.
Thanks for watching!
I've heard it said that every Moody Blues tune was written to have a symphony accompanyment. I tend to believe that.....
No complaints here!
Amazing tune great reaction
Thanks James!
MOODY BLUES, "NIGHT IN WHITE SATIN". Off the Album, " DAYS OF FUTURE PAST"... A simply Classic Iconic Album.
De toute beauté
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Now you owe it to yourself (not to us) to listen to the entire "Days of Future Passed" album. It is considered the album that CREATED the prog rock genre, no less! (True that some claim the same distinction for "In the Court of the Crimson King", which was recorded two years later. I'd say that the King Crimson album gave the genre its final form, and all prog rock you've listened to so far follows the canon they created in that album. So, "In the Court..." is an equally important and historic album, but the Moody Blues were still the pioneers.)
"Days..." caused a complete furor when it appeared. It SHOCKED the critics with its creativity, its concept, its musicianship, its sheer beauty, and with how groundbreaking it was. It only wasn't unanimously considered the record of the year (1967) because it was the same year when the Beatles released "Sgt. Pepper's", and there was no competition possible with that thermonuclear blast.
And although "Nights in White Satin" is the best-known track in the album (and the only one many people know), the entire album is awesome, and a concept album (based on the times of the day, from morning to night, something we take for granted and don't think about) --- which means that there is a definite sequence of thematically connected tracks leading to each other, as in the best Pink Floyd albums (no, they didn't invent that, the Moody Blues did!). I have it on CD in the special Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 24-kt gold-plated edition!
Wow, now that sounds enticing! You always know how to sell me on amazing music with your vast knowledge and precise descriptions...thanks
ANOTHER killer reaction, thank you so much!
You're welcome! Thanks for all your support and all the great comments!! 🙂
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I have watched numerous reactions for their song Question, and I'm always taken aback by people saying they either don't like the middle section or it goes on too long. Personally it's that part of the song that makes it great for me.
Middle was my favorite part!
@@retroreactions.... In that case you'll like Justin Hayward on a lot of ballads, such as Never Comes the Day and New Horizons.
Beautiful Music!!!!! I love an orchestra as well. ♥🎼🎹🎸🎻🥁🎤🎶🎶
Nice! Orchestras enhance any song to a cosmic level!!
Cosmic level...I like that. This is a band that my Dad LOVED!!! He took me to see them in concert. Wonderful Memory!!!!!
He had amazing taste, and of course passed it to you 💙 Seeing a band live always takes things to a different level....😃
Thank you. You have amazing taste as well. 😍🥰
Why thanks...I've had almost 50 years of practice haha! 🕺
I believe Question was two half songs that they were having trouble stretching out, until someone suggested inserting the softer song inside the more rocking piece. Question was born and it was a fan fav thereafter. Great bass work by John Lodge. Cool double play.
Thanks for clarifying David. Definitely makes it more of an interesting song...Thanks for watching!
Long distance voyager by Moody Blues is hands down my favorite album!!
Nice, any favorite song from it?
@@retroreactions.... 22000 days is a good start!
OK thanks!
the different styles in Question and the transitions really work for me; I was a little surprised they were challenging for you. I'd platinum both these songs :)
Yea, you just never know I guess.....Nights for sure Platinum though!
Worth a playthrough of the album "Days of future passed" as it was the first album with the new line up.. A Concept album moving through diff times of the day concluding with "nights in white satin" ..
I am surprised you didn't like Question all that much. I have always loved it for it's time signature changes. Justin Hayward's voice is ethereal, showcased here and on the first track. This same quality is evident on Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. He sings some up tempo stuff, but also delivers a beautiful ballad backed by lush strings. I hope you will get to it soon. 😉
I did, but yea just didn't connect with the fast section too much on first listen...Guess I'm scared of the WOTW album length haha....would def have to pick a day when I have at least 8 hours to devote to creating it....😀
@@retroreactions.... As a suggestion, you could do each 20 minute section a day for 4 days. That would average out to approximately 2+ hours per day. Btw, I have heard Justin Hayward sing live and his voice is really, really impressive.
I just had to jump in again....as I said, true talent never grows old...like wise, true appreciation of that talent should never go unheralded - bravo. Your reactions and analyses are far more meaningful than all but a few plying this activity - don't ever change. Based on value and style, you should have 20K subs by now. Best of luck going forward. FYI, you may come to notice that I will never recommend a piece of music without a link and some explanation of why I think it would appeal to you.
Sadly, This was the last live performance by flutist/vocalist Ray Thomas (RIP). Also departed since then is drummer Graeme Edge, who wrote the album closing piece missing from this performance (see my link below).
Thank you so much for those kind words William. Means a lot to hear things like that. I think I'm doing good for just 4 months in, but filming reactions definitely can present several challenges...I hope the more I do it the easier it'll get. It's all up to the algorithm really...it can keep you at the same growth pace for years if it wants, kill the channel if it wants, or blow you up like the lucky minority get. I will just keep doing my best and picking amazing music! Thanks for all the info and your support...
"Nights in White Satin", their magnum opus. All the elements you see and hear here are in the studio production as well - and then some. This leaves out the haunting spoken word poem at the end that comes right before the crescendo. Highly recommend you listen to the full length studio version. The sound quality is excellent. It would always blow me away in the car with the swirling orchestration and my right proper sound system. Ahead of its time production wise.
Hello. Nice, doubt I've ever heard the spoken word section....You're right...doesn't sound like a late 60s song...
@@retroreactions.... "Breath deep, the gathering gloom.."
That's all I'll give you of the poem. 😉
I was fortunate enough to see The Moody Blues live in West Palm Beach, Florida in the 1990s. It was fantastic. Justin Hayward has an incredible voice.
Nice, I never did of course, but now I can finally catch up little by little!
Thanks so much for watching!!
You have got to listen to the recorded version. Not only is that orchestra part is in there, there's more.
I really enjoyed your reaction as I've followed the Moodies since around 1968 (yes, I'm that old!) 🙂 and I've seen them live at least a dozen times over the years. I don't mind which songs of theirs you react to - I know I'll enjoy them.
Wow, thanks so much Chris for watching. Big Moody fan I see. Do you have 1 favorite or is that an impossible question? Thanks for your support...
@@retroreactions.... Hi Brandon, it depends on my mood. My personal favourite is "Lost In A Lost World" but it's not to everyone's taste. More popular choices would be "Are You Sitting Comfortably?", "Legend Of A Mind" and "The Story In Your Eyes", amongst others.
Thanks for the MB guidance Chris!
Justin said for the song question he had 2 songs half written and put them together.
Thanks for the info and for watching Patrick!
This song was featured in the movie Casino.
Great reaction, grest song, great backdrop. Night on White Satin has followed me since early 79s. Still holding up, this version is magic. You never get tired listening to it. Original there were a spoken poem in the latter part…
Thank you as always my friend...Magic here indeed....I wanted that orchestra to go on for a long time! I guess I will have to hear studio version next, even if on my own...
What a classic 👌
So much great music from Moody Blues. Try the Long Distance Voyager album, many years later. "The Voice" is just one great song from it.
Thanks!
I did like these songs today, as they are ones I’ve heard here and there over the years. I just was never big into The Moody Blues. As you can attest, there was sooo much music to choose from. So many bands and only so much time to listen. Your channel has led me to a couple of bands that I hadn’t listened to before. Again my friend, just keep ‘em coming!
Yes, I can see why record collections would have been huge in many people's homes...including ours when I was a kid! I shall keep 'em coming, haven't run out of music yet ha!
I am blessed to have seen them at Caesar’s in Reno and many times in Lubbock and Midland Tx! Thanks for the superb music for 50 of my years as I was 11 in ‘67 ❤
Nice! Thanks so much for watching KristyLynn!
Also, your backgrounds are well-chosen and cool has h@!!
Thank you so much...I try to get the best one for most songs to match, unless I use one my standard backgrounds...thanks for acknowledging!
I Just Wanna (bang on the drum all day) by Musical nutcase genius,Todd Rundgren.
Banger and should be played at parties right at the beginning to set the energy.
Thank me later.
Thanks!
This song almost has an ELO type of format and vibe. I mean Question.
I can see that...
I saw this band in 1986 at the Montreal Forum. The Fixx opened the show. Nice memories.
oh WOW, what a combo....LOVE the few Fixx songs that I know....hmm...better add them to my list too...thanks!!
aaaargh! You cut the ending short, just as a cool drum pattern was about to drop. I love your reaction. "Question" got a lot of radio play when it came out and the change in tempo was considered to be cool, setting up the rocking outro. I have seen some reactors who don't like the break in the middle but it's essential.
I dunno, it transitioned right into the next song oddly on Spotify, so I had to cut it where it ended there, to lessen chances of it being blocked...
Maybe there is a different version too?
@Retro Reactions The Moody Blues ran a lot of songs together, which does make it hard to edit. Their first greatest hits album had a lot of awkward cuts that made it hard to listen to in some places. I think their best album is Seventh Sojourn, with hit after hit. The Moodies have a lot of beautiful love songs, especially on this album.
Nice, you have a best song from that album?
Studio version of Nights In White Satin is slightly more majestic, and features a spoken poem near the end. Yes, The Moodies do feature flute. A suggestion for a harder rocker from them: " I'm Just A Singer In a Rock And Roll Band "
Ugh, thought this one would be more majestic, ya just never know....oh they go hard rock?
@@retroreactions.... not hard rock per se, but it is a good rocker
Ok, I was gonna say, this does not sound like a hard rock band at all....
Hi Brandon, "Nights in White Satin" was their biggest hit. When I was a teenager and we went to what we called here in Europe Disco Clubs, we invited the person we liked to dance when this song was played, and it was conducive to rapprochement LOL. I didn't know this live version until recently, the orchestral part at the end gives it a new dimension that didn't exist on the original. Thanks for your reaction.
Um, I'm definitely taking my time machine to some 70s and 80s European Discotheques!!! See ya there! 😁🕺
The London Festival Orchestra. You will not find lots of recordings from them because they were put together just to record this album.
Wow cool to know thanks!
@@retroreactions.... Yeah it is, but unfortunately I gave you the wrong information. They were the house orchestra for Decca Records, so whenever they needed an orchestra, they were it. Not quite at the level of major symphonies, but a legitimate orchestra, though they did not play outside of the studio. As of 1980, they set up as an independent organization and play festivals and stuff in Europe, so perhaps you will find recordings of them. But here is the part that I did not know. The Moody Blues wrote the songs and submitted them, and the orchestra director composed the music to fit around them. Michael Pindar played the melletron, which was an early synthesizer, so some of the orchestral-sounding music came from that, but the rest was composed by the orchestra conductor whose name you can look up because I forgot. On the album, the music is credited to him/the name the band used for their collective identity. So me made some nice money off of the album.
best live version but the studio version has the spoken word in it. flute is used in 99% of their 200 plus songs. Question was actually 2 unfinished songs written in "C" so they combined the 2
99%? I'm sold!! Thanks for watching
A me piace molto anche la versione di studio...molto stile anni '60.
Esiste di KNIGHT IN WHITE SATIN pure la versione discomusic realizzata dal grande compositore Giorgio Moroder ... se non conosci Moroder te lo consiglio perché è un grande autore soprattutto di colonne sonore avendo vinto 3 premi Oscar per quelle e fa parte della storia della musica elettronica della seconda metà degli anni '70...e poi è italiano 🇮🇹😎😉.
Hey Brandon, if you like orchestra and Rock, there is an album from 1969, that was the very first of it's kind, titled "Deep Purple - Concerto for Group and Orchestra" 😉
As you surely can imagine it's Deep Purple...with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
All music, also the orchestral parts, was composed by Jon Lord, Deep Purple's keyboard player.
An entire album, divided in four movements (First movement, second movement - Part 1 & 2 and third movement) . In each movement one of the instruments is highlighted and has it's room to play and shine.
Won't tell more, but just choose one movement and be surprised 🙂
You can find the studio version here on YT, but there is also footage of it available from a live performance from 1970 that was aired live on British TV.
Sounds interesting? 😋
Justin Hayward has such an amazing voice. I first heard him on Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds. Forever Autumn features in one of my personal playlists.
Thanks for watching! Justin does not sing every song on WOTW album though right?
@@retroreactions.... Justin plays the musical roll of the Narrator singing Eve of the War and Forever Autumn. The speaking part of course played by Richard Burton. Chris Thompson represents the voice of the people and sings the Thunder Child song, whilst Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy and Julie Covington play The Parson and his wife in the song Spirit of Man. David Essex plays the role of The Artilleryman. Or as I like to say...... The Artillery MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHN!!!! And he sings Brave New World.
@@retroreactions.... Forever Autumn,This song reminds me so much of my late wife of 35 years. We would often walk in the woods of the Santa Cruz, Ca Mountains and if I'm not careful she would grab a handful of leaves and shove them down the back of my shirt. Running away giggling at her stunt. Those leaves lay undisturbed now, because she's not here. With red hair so colorful, each strand a different shade in the sun. The only thing brighter was her smile when it was aimed at me. Passed in late 2009 and there has been no other and she was my first and only kiss. I'm now 69.
Oh my, thank you so much for sharing that personal story with me....Sounds like you were blessed with an amazing woman...
Dopo i MOODY BLUES un altra band strepitosa sono i PROCOL HARUM...dello stesso periodo e con uno stile molto simile.
He wrote it for his girlfriend ( at 17 at the time) eventually married…. I was their 4 yr old bridesmaid… my dad was friends with him and and writing partner John lodge
Always feels incomplete without the gong.
Is there a gong in the original, or you just wish they had added one?
@@retroreactions.... The album version (of NIWS) ends with a poem ("Late Lament") and a gong.
Ah ok.....
Yess!...you've discovered the MB. Where to start with this band?. So much good stuff...one of the best album intros they did is Procession/Story in your Eyes from the Every Good Boy Deserves Favour album, you must do them together for the full effect but try and find the album version, some YT versions have that annoying 'jump' as the sampling software tries to separate tracks that weren't intended to be parted, just ruins the flow. Justin Hayward had a hit in the late 70's with the track 'Forever Autumn' from the War of the Worlds album. Now, if you ever want to do a really good album....try that one, its a classic.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestions mark!
The album I remember most is “Every Good Boy Deserves Favour” that is a bit more dreamy and melodic than the second song presented here
Thanks, will add to list...still not sure what to make of Question...I do know these were 2 separate song ideas put together to make 1, but still a little surprised that it was a high performing single in 1970....
@@retroreactions.... I had not heard this this song before from Moody Blues. So many songs….
Definitely appreciated it, will have to see what their best 70s and 80s? gems are...
@@retroreactions.... This was something Freddie Mercury did a few years later by combining different songs in Bohemian Rhapsody with a ballad section and a hard rock section.
That's my favourite album of theirs.
Question is an odd song, good but odd. There are also 2 or 3 different versions of it out there. The best version, IMHO, is from the box set "Time Traveler".
Nights of White Satin was in the Movie SHATTERED with Tom Berenger
The studio version is longer. the end is spoken verse.
'Question' was SOo different at the time. I think they were among the first to use big orchestral sounds. Nothing controversial now but back then?
Nicely done! If I may make another recommendation my friend: Children of the Sun by Billy Thorpe (studio version). I've not seen any other reaction channel cover this tune. Not sure, but I think it was a 1-hit wonder in the late '70s. Enjoy fren. (Note: I just watched this video that reminds me of your backgrounds - ruclips.net/video/XR2oct3zeTM/видео.html )
OK, I will add your vote..actually had 1 other person recommend it so far!
Brandon, did you catch SslvoG’s over/the-Moon reaction to Afternoon from this album today? If you didn’t watch it, then GOOD, because then you can do a reaction to it! 😁
Nope! Lately I seem to be watching movie reactions on any down time I have....everyone saying I must hear Days album...😀
@@retroreactions.... don’t know who that is……
Oh I meant the Days of Future Passed album by Moody Blues...
@@retroreactions.... oh of corse. Duh 😳. Actually, knowing your taste, there are several MB albums you should hear in full. Enough to keep you busy for awhile. 😁😉
You know once I hear something I love, I stay for the deep dive....i.e. Boston, Marillion, Kansas, ELO, Supertramp, etc...!
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They didn't do the gong at the end
Days of future passed album.