The magic of the Moody Blues = the combined artistry, mastery & brilliance in song writing and musical performance, voices and harmony of each and every band member; Justin Hayward with his Gibson 335, Mike Pinder and the Melotron, Ray Thomas with his flute, John Lodge on bass, and of course Graeme Edge on drums. The wonder of it all! What a testimony this band has and a real blessing to lovers of music. Thank you Moody Blues!
I love the Moody Blues. My parents introduced me to them. We saw them in concert 4 times. They are awesome. I was introduced to them when I was 12. I am now 30.
the actor, Justin strumming the guitar , his voice, he's still such a beautiful man, so many incredible songs, God Bless you guys always...Mike, Ray, Graeme, John and Justin. Class.
Moodies thank you so much for the joy you brought into my life , I have cancer now and I listen to your music and my pain goes away , so I taking your music with me to heaven I hope and show Jesus what good music really is
I can't believe they sound exactly the same as when we used to go to their concerts over forty years ago! Now I play their music to my grandbabies, LOL!
Nice interview...thanks for posting this! Justin's voice is just as great today as it ever was! No offense to Norda...she's very talented...but I really miss Ray. It's not the same without him :(
I agree..he was a true part of The Moodys. But as other bands have had to replace members,they had to do it too. At least Ray was very on board with her being the new member. She is loved by them all.
The idea of doing an orchestra between songs and have a loosely based concept like that is really powerful, and I don't know of anyone except Yes doing that with the Magnification album but that was not a concept album per se, and I don't really like the orchestrations because they don't really follow the melody. I mean an overture at the beginning, and switching to orchestrations as part of the songs. If I had the money, and talent, and resources I think I would want to do something like that.
This is the Blue Jays plus Graeme EdgeYou cannot have the Moody Blues without Pinder and Thomas, especially Pinder who really arranged all their songs.
As a long time moodies fan I am surprised to find out that none of the band are trained musicians. I think this makes their musical body of work even more impressive. Their music is structured in such a classical way that they must have had to work with producers and arrangers to create the sound they wanted. This takes nothing away from the achievement of their contribution to popular music for so long.
Do the Moodies intend ever to release a new album of totally new songs, all they seem to do is tour playing all the songs from the past. And what about the Days Of Future Passed Tour, were they going tour the U K with that or was that exclusively for America! Disheartened on that aspect of the boys.
As we all know now,Ray had Prostate Cancer,and had to stop touring. Norda was approved by him to take his place. Sadly he passed away last year. Hoping he is playing in the Heavenly band!!
"Back then" ? THE 'difference' is in composition and execution. Today's 'sound' demonstrates musicians' limitations. "Back then" is of a time of orchestra, opera, and the times . . . where music is the only thing. And struggle.
The Original Moody Blues,that ran out of steam. Without Justin and John being added when Denny Laine left and the other guy,there would be no Moody Blues. Yes it left a hole when Mike left. They tried to fill it,and it worked for awhile, but that patch didn't hold. Then Ray had to stop playing,as he was dealing with a serious health issue,and they added Norda who does a wonderful job,but Ray had a presence that can't be filled. So wish that they could have done some studio music with Mike. I loved the Mellotron on their original playing of their songs.
I am so happy, that I was the cook upon Justin Hayward's request, to prepare a Dutch-Indonesian Rice table. 1977, at the Regency Inn Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Look what happen to me now? Google search; Aquablauw.
The magic of the Moody Blues = the combined artistry, mastery & brilliance in song writing and musical performance, voices and harmony of each and every band member; Justin Hayward with his Gibson 335, Mike Pinder and the Melotron, Ray Thomas with his flute, John Lodge on bass, and of course Graeme Edge on drums. The wonder of it all! What a testimony this band has and a real blessing to lovers of music. Thank you Moody Blues!
I love the Moody Blues. My parents introduced me to them. We saw them in concert 4 times. They are awesome. I was introduced to them when I was 12. I am now 30.
the actor, Justin strumming the guitar , his voice, he's still such a beautiful man, so many incredible songs, God Bless you guys always...Mike, Ray, Graeme, John and Justin. Class.
Moodies thank you so much for the joy you brought into my life , I have cancer now and I listen to your music and my pain goes away , so I taking your music with me to heaven I hope and show Jesus what good music really is
I've seem them 17 times over the years. They deserve their own Hall Of Fame.
John, what a beautiful voice, and a soul with such joy! You are wonderful John! God Bless!
Best rock band ever, imo.
I can't believe they sound exactly the same as when we used to go to their concerts over forty years ago! Now I play their music to my grandbabies, LOL!
god i love their sound
profound and
fun.
“The Voice,” played at the end of this video, is just sooo good!
I’m 51 years old and rediscovering The Moody Blues again.
Most talented, beautiful and true so pure and glorious!! You will always be my favorite group
Keep playing for ever and we will keep listening. Hugs. :) Like the interview.
Love them for all these decades. ❤️
Just fantastic players and Justin is bang in key on Nights on all the clips here, amazing.
Get goosebumps listening..🥰🥰🥰
My favourite group. My only regret is never having attended a live concert of The Moody Blues.
Me too.I missed them here in my city 3 years ago on their Fly Me High Tour! Going to see Justin Hayward in St.Louis,MO this weekend!! So excited!
You can relive their live concerts through DVDs. It will feel as though you were actually there.
I can't believe that I've never seen them live. The show in Paris in 70 would've been the best. They were young at their peak and a small venue.
It was a real privilege to see them @ JBT in '02. They had their share of excellent tunes.
Pretty cool that their live album was recorded in LA at the Greek. Great venue.
Some of my favorite blokes. And Mike Pinder too.
I KNOW WHAT'S WITH THAT!!!!! ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS!!
A great great group! Like a classic home they will always be nice
I've seen them 17 times over the years. Like someone else said, shame on the rock and roll hall of fame. I used lower case for a reason.
Sounds so beautiful.
Rest in peace, Graeme Edge.
RIP Ray Thomas.
love this song and john's white satin shirt...
Nice interview...thanks for posting this! Justin's voice is just as great today as it ever was! No offense to Norda...she's very talented...but I really miss Ray. It's not the same without him :(
I agree..he was a true part of The Moodys. But as other bands have had to replace members,they had to do it too. At least Ray was very on board with her being the new member. She is loved by them all.
The birmingham english gives me the peaky blinders vibe. I hope nights in white satin is there in the 6th season .
My ex used to love "The Moody Blues" I wonder after over 40 years,if he still listen to the " night in white satin". I do.
Legends
John is the Ron Weasley of Rock n Roll.
The world's greatest band
what a legacy !!
Not mentioned here but the Mellotron was also invented in Birmingham.
As was Judas Priest and Black Sabbath :)
They make their own song, nights in white satin sound like a dirge!
He retired when he was 61 as he had planned too
The idea of doing an orchestra between songs and have a loosely based concept like that is really powerful, and I don't know of anyone except Yes doing that with the Magnification album but that was not a concept album per se, and I don't really like the orchestrations because they don't really follow the melody. I mean an overture at the beginning, and switching to orchestrations as part of the songs. If I had the money, and talent, and resources I think I would want to do something like that.
Sexy, sexy John Lodge.. just improving with the years!
This is the Blue Jays plus Graeme EdgeYou cannot have the Moody Blues without Pinder and Thomas, especially Pinder who really arranged all their songs.
What happened to mike pinder?
As a long time moodies fan I am surprised to find out that none of the band are trained musicians. I think this makes their musical body of work even more impressive. Their music is structured in such a classical way that they must have had to work with producers and arrangers to create the sound they wanted. This takes nothing away from the achievement of their contribution to popular music for so long.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is folly.
Do the Moodies intend ever to release a new album of totally new songs, all they seem to do is tour playing all the songs from the past. And what about the Days Of Future Passed Tour, were they going tour the U K with that or was that exclusively for America! Disheartened on that aspect of the boys.
What happened to Ray Thomas?
He retired
And just passed away at 76. Rip Ray. : (
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As we all know now,Ray had Prostate Cancer,and had to stop touring. Norda was approved by him to take his place. Sadly he passed away last year. Hoping he is playing in the Heavenly band!!
"Back then" ? THE 'difference' is in composition and execution. Today's 'sound' demonstrates musicians' limitations. "Back then" is of a time of orchestra, opera, and the times . . . where music is the only thing. And struggle.
@loumoodfan
Meee tooooo :D
The pink shirt! Love the music
He retired from performing ith the band!!
Mike Pinder created the Moody Blues.......
The Original Moody Blues,that ran out of steam. Without Justin and John being added when Denny Laine left and the other guy,there would be no Moody Blues. Yes it left a hole when Mike left. They tried to fill it,and it worked for awhile, but that patch didn't hold. Then Ray had to stop playing,as he was dealing with a serious health issue,and they added Norda who does a wonderful job,but Ray had a presence that can't be filled. So wish that they could have done some studio music with Mike. I loved the Mellotron on their original playing of their songs.
I am so happy, that I was the cook upon Justin Hayward's request, to prepare a Dutch-Indonesian Rice table. 1977, at the Regency Inn Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Look what happen to me now? Google search; Aquablauw.
Thumbnail pic has Hayward looking like a very bummed grandmother. Bad choice :(
Ok, they are men, not angels. Your friend wanted, he wanted, i dont see a big problem here. Anyway, their music is great.
Not quite.
:-)
@bze2nlz1 Norda does look better in a little black dress.
moody blues is Not the moody blues. without ray thomas...period...i dont like seeing a girl replace him..when he left moody blues died....
susan nelson ....and Mike Pinder.
that 'girl' you're referring about is very talented
Ray helped pick her,he approved wholeheartedly!!
Ray played with simplicity. The mellotron is missed.
For me, without Mike Pinder, they are just another rock and roll band and loose the qualities that made them unique
Yes I agree, they became some sort of Blue Jays semi C&W band without him.