I'm 74 and coming upon your site and seeing you review the Moody Blues, I've been waiting for you to finally profile this masterpiece! One of the most innovative, spectacular, transformational pieces of the classical rock era. This defines what the Moody Blues stood for. Pure genius. You have no idea what it was like hearing this for the first time. It was the soundtrack of our early lives. A revelatory experience that changed all of us. The Moody Blues was one the greatest and most talented musical teams in history. Every song was a beautiful experience that reached deep into our souls. God love them and RIP Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge and may Justin Haywood and John Lodge live long and prosper
I'm 74 too and I'm surprised that more young people today haven't discovered this superb class act from back in the day. I wore out their early albums while smoking weed and occasional LSD. I certainly wouldn't take LSD today, I would look in the mirror and freak out lol.
Agree. That's why "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock'n'roll Band" made us angry - they weren't just singers in a band, they meant much more. I believe their music wasn't so much psychedelic, but offered spirituality as an alternative to drugs to expand one's mind. It may sound silly now, but this music in its time was indeed transformational.
@@user-pf7jm9go6o Yes I felt the same. But it just goes to show how profound the Moody Blues were and the impact they had on us. I see people on UA-cam today give reactions to songs who have no idea what it was like to experience them for the first time in real time when they were released. It's so frustrating and frankly juvenile to listen to people who are completely in the dark analyzing things with no expertise or connection to the source material. Harri seems a bit more clued in but that's not the case with hosts of these people offering reactions to music or other forms of entertainment with no real experience or background. I am a 50 year motion picture film and music professional and it's an insult to see this. This is the plight of UA-cam where everyone is suddenly an expert. Some haven't read a single book or done research on anything. Their commentary is from todays perspective or opinion from some other novice on the internet. I believe the Moody Blues were profound and listened to as phenomenon with something quite thought provoking and deeply personal. Yet even they realized that they did not hold all the answers. The way "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock'n'roll Band" came about as I recall was the band members were approached by fans for answers. They had to admit they were not high priests or gurus and could not provide the answers in a world gone crazy, It was up to us to find the answer within. But the ultimate experience of hearing that song at the time and appreciate what the Moody Blues were saying was quite a wake-up call.
I agree, their purpose in writing the song was like saying, "What do we know?" But they obviously at least questioned (pardon the pun) more than most people, let alone musicians. They always gave us food for thought, and beautiful music that we often listened to when getting ready for bed, or coming down from a party or a drug, when we needed to relax. It's funny in watching these reviews how it seems impossible to anyone born after about 1980 that there is no video for the song, or assuming that the video available now was produced at the time of release. Can only imagine what the Moody's could have done with videos to their songs. But best left to the imagination; even a great video leaves you with only one internal vision of the song. And, since it's your field, what happened to the film industry? Until not too long ago, I felt that a great film was the very highest form of art - a combination of many of the arts into one whole, that could be so profound. Now, my wife and I search through hundreds of available films and shows on the streaming services and rarely come up with anything that we care to see. What a loss. I hope it can be retrieved one day.
I, like several others here, am 74. There were very few days in college where Moody Blues weren't being played in the dorm hallways. Threshold of a Dream was a biggie, Days of Future Past, so many memories and near memories are associated with this incredible group.
They were mostly awful after he left but that had much to do with label insistence a Justin and sidemen image making hits. Patrick Moraz was dreadful and a horrible fit. The only post Pinder song I liked was “Blue World”.
The symphonic elements to their music absolutely separated them from the majority of musical acts. Superior song writing, a progression in their albums, and a lead singer with an incredible voice. Still enjoying this band often almost 60 years later.
When I was young, in college, in the late 70's, we'd go to the planetarium on campus and they'd arrange a star light show to music like this from the Moody Blues, the Who, Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, etc. No drugs involved. Just imagination and a great time. We didn't have the internet, social media and all those distractions. We could listen to this stuff and .... dream ... and imagine ... and have deep thoughts.
🎼Mellotronic orchestration. Mike Pinder was magnificent and would transport you classically. The Moody Blues were the real deal, real musicians. Real composers. Mike Pinder, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge. Nobody could top them.
So many great songs from this wonderful band and all contributed by different band members. All with a common goal of course, to produce some of the best albums ever written. The 'core seven' LP'S, giving my age away now! are amongst the best from that phenomenal era.
You are so right. The original symphonic progressive rock band. My brother had all those early albums of which I listened to and dreamed about at the young age of 12 or 13!
Right. They seemed to really trust each other. I once read Graham Edge couldn’t deal with Pinder, yet it is Pinder who vocalizes Edge’s great poems. I saw them in ‘72. I was eight years old. The woman sitting in front of me cried a lot and I think it was about more than her joy. How does one process even a small dose of transcendence using music as the conduit? Furthermore, how many musicians could take us or could we trust to guide us in that endeavor?
The Moody Blues have been my favorite band for over 35 years. Saw them live a number of times in the 80s and 90s - in a meditative state. Absolutely marvelous experience. Have You Heard as always been one of my favorite songs of theirs along with Never Comes The Day, You Can Never Go Home, and One More Time to Live. So many more. Great reaction!!!
This song has always made me want to cry ~ it's Wonder~ Filled ! Thank you, Scott, for requesting this 💜 HARI ~ do yourself a favor and listen to this with your eyes closed, in a relaxed position and allow your imagination to roam free ~ ~ ~
I spent many pleasant hours just sitting in a beanbag chair with headphones listening to the Moody Blues.... Just floating around the Cosmos. Great band!
I only just found out he'd died ,,very sad indeed,very very fond memories of being a kid listening to dad playing Moody's,always out and in,have you heard,the story in your eyes, whilst pretending to be asleep upstairs,rip mike ,...x
I have listened to this album many, many times since I discovered it around 1970. Like many Moody Blues tracks, it is really meant to be listened to as part of the whole album.
Any Moody Blues song is an amazing song! They were all super talented! Their music was varied & creative! As soon as I saw a Moody Blues alert, I was on! Thank you Harri & thank you Scott! 😀
I was in grade school when i heard this the first time. You want to talk about life changing music? then this is it. Then growing up and seeing the Moody Blues do this song live for the first time of all places Red Rocks. What i am is a shell of what i was then. Lost in a Lost world.
Oh I didn’t need visuals when this came out. Sat back, closed my eyes and drifted where I wanted to go. Listen to more of the Moody Blues. You can’t go wrong.
We are not worthy level, saw them 3 times, once they brought the ladies next to us to tears, the show was so affecting. Once with a full orchestra, too!
Even without the orchestra, it was amazing that they could reproduce on stage what they did in the studio. First saw them in 1972, and it was a phenomenal show.
I am 74 and have been a fan since the late 1960s. Moodies are my all time favorite band. Saw them live 20-25 times, lost actual count. First was on Thanksgiving Day 1978 in Providence RI. Last was in October 2018 at their next to final public appearance in Las Vegas. Flew out from CT just for that show. Still see Justin's and John's solo shows when they are nearby. Met John in Hartford CT in 2020 just before all the covid shutdowns.
@@user-pf7jm9go6o It was a bit sad to see Graeme's drum kit sitting there without his presence. But it was a fitting tribute. Saw that same show in Wallingford CT in July 2017. Do not recall if Graeme was there for that show or not.
RIP Mike Pinder and his Pindertron. Self programmed and the real foundation of the early Moodies sound...the Pindertron and Mike's creativity advanced rock music in the late 60's and early 70's to a whole new level
This was the epitome of the type of music those of us in the NYC area were treated to every night when Alison Steele, "The Night Bird" was playing progressive rock on WNEW-FM. There were other progressive rock stations around the country in that seminal late 60s - early 70s era, but she was a true pioneer, and teens like us at that time would never be the same.
Harri. You have only touch on some of the Moody Blues. There is so much more and guaranteed you well continue to be blown away by some of their music. Enjoy the journey as so many of us have.
I’ve been waiting to request this composition for a long time. But, not for Mike Pinder to pass away. We can only hope that the future generations will remember this band because they truly were in a class by themselves. Thank you for the wonderful review of my request, Harri. - Scott
Such an amazing band. Only a few could take you there. Like reading a book. You drift off into the story and suddenly your alone in the experience. Thanks so much for sharing. RIP Mr Pinder. Thanks for the music and the journey.
The inference that only people who were "spaced out" on drugs would be the ones to sit and enjoy this music, either alone, or with friends is a slap in the face of those who did, and did not indulge in drugs at the time. Like myself. When this album was released, I was all of 11 years old, and a fan of the Moody's already through "Days of Future Passed", and the single, "Nights in White Satin". I didn't happen to involve drug use in my life for some years, yet. Did some people toke and chill and listen intently to the music and the lyrics of the gorgeous compositions by the Moody Blues? Sure, some did. I really think that those who didn't live during those times have a very skewed idea of what life was like then. Just allow the music to represent itself, and appreciate the artistry, talent, and hard work that went into the incredible musical forms, all of them, from that time period.
Great choice Harri- the Moody's had their own niche, especially with their first seven albums. Very atmospheric is much of their music, much like this piece. I could listen to them at any time, and for a duration- love their compositions.
Definitely one of their best and one of my favorite of many tunes by this legendary unique band!I would classify them as the premiere symphonic progressive rock band!
Rest in Peace, Mike Pinder. A brillian songwriter and one of the truly great innovators in rock and roll history. You will be missed but your music will live on.
IMO, albums like On the Threshold of a Dream are best listened to in their entirety. Very thematic and peaceful. In the right setting and mood, also very romantic. Very popular album in my college in the early 197s.
@@ianbennett1491 Well, you see, I was walking along with my sherbet, when I thought I saw the lost chord. It turned out to be nothing but a banana. If I had not seen it, though, I may have slipped on it and fallen flat. Naturally.
This is from their "On the Threshold of a Dream" album and it's psychedelic at it's best. The Moody Blues can take you on a trip, even without the substances. Just put on some headphones and the album and give it a try. And that's only the band playing all those instruments. Our time here is short but like he said eternity's waiting - see you soon Mike.
Oh My Gosh! I haven't heard this in decades and I found myself reciting the opening poem. This was an LP album I quite literally wore out from playing it endlessly. Thanks for jogging my memory.
The Moody Blues albums starting with Days Of Future Passed thru Seventh Sojourn should be listened to in their entirety on each album, a story on each. Great when listened to late at night with a little help.
The Moody Blues had one of the best string of albums ever, from Days of Futures Past to Seventh Sojourn, 7 albums full of brilliance like what you just heard. They have all kinds of songs, most quite user friendly though thought provoking. Their albums, like Floyd, were composed to be heard all at one sitting and though they had different kinds of songs and interludes, they all flowed together to form a complete whole. Masterpiece level musician ship, one of the first bands to meld Rock, Classical, Folk, Prog and even New Age and Renn sensibilities. Great individual musicians who all can play at least a half dozen different instruments and all can sing and write music and lyrics. Try Legend of a Mind, their ode to LSD guru Timothy Leary, it is a classic song that has been on FM Radio and now classic rock streams since it was released 50+ years ago. This band is so worth exploring, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎻🎼🎶
Poetry to beautiful music. I have their LPs hanging on my walls, right next to the Beatles and Jimi. Big Thumbs up, thank you. We used to call this Art Rock along with Yes, Camel, Tangerine Dream. And lots of mind alt Drugs.
This is definitely the epitome of what is called Prog rock. There were Prog rock churches in those days whose main Sunday program consisted of this type of music. It was meant to bring about spiritual experiences like out-of-body as you say.
You got that right Harri! 19 years old, coming home from a hard day as a laborer, smoking a little, drinking a little, winding down listening to the Moody Blues. YES was always the most listened to but these guys were right up there! You should do some more YES songs.🤩
Huge Moodies fan here, had nearly forgotten about this song!!!! LOVE this band and have seen Justin Hayward, solo & w/Mike Dawes a few times❤❤❤ Thank you for this awesome selection!
I saw the Moody Blues at the Circle Star Theatre in Redwood City in the San Francisco Bay Area.. The stage rotates at the center of this venue. As the band turned away, the back side of the stage had three women in LBD's singing background vocals. I had seen a half dozen concerts there, but the Moody Blues was the best. Normally you have to wait for them to come back around, but with the singers on the back side, it was no problem. They sing to my heart.
In 1972 my boyfriend and I were at college and Moody Blues equaled great sex and deep emotion and love. Wow. We have been together for over 50 years now.
Mike Pinder was such an essential part of the band, as were the other four members. All writers, four who could sing beautifully, and all great musicians. But the songwriting was what made The Moodies special. Even when they went "prog," they remained focused and didn't diddle for 20 minutes. They got to the melodic point and then moved on to something else.
I grew up on Moody Blues. Their music gave me a different introspection on the way I lived my life. Too bad the rest of the world can't receive the messages I received.
That wasn’t meditation that made us drift away in the 60’s, but thanks for phrasing it like that. There is an expression, if you can remember the 60’s, you weren’t actually there
I got turned onto the Moodies in 1971, while stationed at Ft Sill, OK. I was assigned to Med Co, and hanging out with a group of combat medics who had just returned from Vietnam. Several of them had fantastic reel-to-reel tape decks and most of them had all the Moody Blues albums that were out to that time. We would often drop some acid and spend the night tripping to the fantastic music. I am 76 now, still have most of the first seven albums they made. They get a lot of use.
I could go on for a very long time about this band.... I have everything they ever did. Been listening to them since 1964. I'm still astounded that it took until 2018 for the RR Hall Of Fame to induct them. Should have happened while Ray Thomas was still alive!
I've been listening to the Moody's since the 1960.'s Still in love with them. Listen to "On The Threshold of a Dream". Close your eyes and let it take you away...
The Moodys got me through some challenging times in the 70's. Sure hate to see some of them passing on. By the way I grooved with them without chemical enhancers of any kind.
The Moody Blues are one of my most favorite bands, sadly Mike left after their Seventh Sojourn LP . I think the band split up briefly and did separate projects and then reunited without Mike.
Fell in love with the Moody’s when the band fronted by Denny Laine did “Go Now.” The last time I saw them was after Graeme’s stroke. Always wonderful shows. Everything they did was top notch. They will be missed
I listened to this and many other Moody Blues songs in my youth (starting about 18 years old), now 72. I still listen because this music was one of many bridges that helped me find the deepest parts of my spirit, the thing about me and everyone else that lives on into eternity.
Well welcome to a rabbit bole Mike pinder is a huge loss. A true legend. I love this song too. Ty for recognizing Mr. pinder,may he rest peacefully. I did get to see them over 20 yrs ago with an orchestra with tjem In floor seating,11th row ,so so close to it all. It was magical. It was a wonderfully long concert. They played almost everything. Gypsy was a true treat.
I’ve been a fan of this band since I was 16 years old….I’ve seen them ( or solo Justin Hayward)in concert more than 120 times. Never needed drugs to drift off with them on headphones. They have been the best of the era. Good men. Much loved by those who truly “heard” them. Loved your reaction, thank you❤️ There are many many more songs to explore, lucky you
Harri, all five members of this band wrote songs and four out of the five sang their songs. If you look you’ll find The Moodys were the original ‘prog rock’ band and the original ‘concept album’ band as St Peppers is not a concept all in any real sense. You say it beautifully ‘music from a future that has not happened yet’ which reminds us of the one of their breakthrough album named “Days of the Future Passed”. They were close friends of Timothy Leary and were influenced by LSD. They had 5 albums before the bands credited for prog rock had any…King Crimson, Genesis, Yes…only Pink Floyd had records at the same time but nothing like this until Meddle. The Moodys also had several #1 albums and a bunch of pop songs so as far as innovators with both mass appeal and a loyal underground following there has never been a band like them. If you want rockers, bassist John Lodge wrote some good ones and Justin Hayward wrote better ballads lyrically than Sir Paul. Thanks and peace and love!
@@The5thGen Paul was a more prolific song writer and had a more powerful voice and was an overall better musician, but Justin was an equal with melody (Paul’s strength) a better guitar player than any Beatle (Beatles are my fav) and Paul never wrote a lyric like “High above the forest lie the pastures of the sun…” and Paul wrote a lot of pure filler material. Justin does not have a bad song. “Nights in White Satin” is better than “Let it Be”. “Question” is better than “Hey Jude”. Justin had something to say and Paul had something to sing a long with.
For the most part, the Moody Blues have been a spiritual force. This song has strong undertones of Millennial type foreshadowing of the anticipated 1,000 years of peace.
I had the compilation 'This is The Moody Blue' back in the '70s, and every song was great. You could actually enjoy a 4 sides. The oddest song on the album, On the Threshold of a Dream, (for me) is called, Dear Diary.......it still cracks me up.
Seventy year old, first time hearing this song in fifty years. I was one of those ones tripping out on this for a decade bsck in the days.For got how good this one is. thanks
This music is designed to take you on a journey, with no substances necessary. When you listen in the now, without thought or analysis, that's when it takes you there. When you listen and refuse to think about it, or try to anticipate where it will go next, you can really experience the thrill of where it takes you. RIP Mike Pinder!
Been waiting for a reactor to discover this one. Mike was my favorite Moody, and this was my favorite track of theirs. The original vinyl release had that last chord pressed into the silent groove, and if your turntable didn't have a pick-up and return when the side was over, it played continually until you figured out that you had to pick up the tone-arm. To this day, whenever I hear this song, I still get a sense of the eternal.
when you realize you are real, is to understand that you are an eternal soul experiencing a sojourn interlude here on Earth in the form of a human being
I can tell you from personal experience in the 70Th, that to relax with this and many other Moody Bues Songs you need no "extra" help consuming anykind of drugs, just a good headphone and a comfortable seat or even better couch and no disturbance ;-)
Shout out to the Deram label. Stereo was still a mess of mechanically separated mono tracks and purposely channeled tape recordings. The new Deram concept "allowed for more space between instruments, rendering these sounds softer to the ear." Those Moodies albums, starting with 1967's Days of Future Passed, were incredibly lush for their time and suited the music perfectly.
I was a huge fan of the Moodies back in the day. Blows my mind, but I saw them live 50 years ago. Definitely a band for "enhanced" listening. We used to call it "Head Music". Classical Rock is a good term to describe it as well.
Thanks for reacting to this. Great job. I hadn't seen that magical video before, and it suits the music beautifully. Mike Pinder was the best songwriter in a band chock full of terrific writers. I was devastated when he left.
Now 74 years old, back in the day we were all wacked on LSD many times listening to those early Moody Blues albums and what good times it was! This album was 'On the Threshold of a Dream' and you MUST give a listen to the opening tune 'Lovely to See You'. Those first four albums especially 'In Search of the Lost Chord' , To our Children's Children, and 'Question of Balance' are all superb and way ahead of the times. Do smoke some weed before listening. Btw all these comments are not exaggerations and your review videos are great!
You need to listen to their album, "On The Threshold Of A Dream." This is the final song, and you really need to hear the album from the start to get the context.
I'm 74 and coming upon your site and seeing you review the Moody Blues, I've been waiting for you to finally profile this masterpiece! One of the most innovative, spectacular, transformational pieces of the classical rock era. This defines what the Moody Blues stood for. Pure genius. You have no idea what it was like hearing this for the first time. It was the soundtrack of our early lives. A revelatory experience that changed all of us. The Moody Blues was one the greatest and most talented musical teams in history. Every song was a beautiful experience that reached deep into our souls. God love them and RIP Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge and may Justin Haywood and John Lodge live long and prosper
I'm 74 too and I'm surprised that more young people today haven't discovered this superb class act from back in the day. I wore out their early albums while smoking weed and occasional LSD. I certainly wouldn't take LSD today, I would look in the mirror and freak out lol.
Agree. That's why "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock'n'roll Band" made us angry - they weren't just singers in a band, they meant much more. I believe their music wasn't so much psychedelic, but offered spirituality as an alternative to drugs to expand one's mind. It may sound silly now, but this music in its time was indeed transformational.
@@user-pf7jm9go6o Yes I felt the same. But it just goes to show how profound the Moody Blues were and the impact they had on us. I see people on UA-cam today give reactions to songs who have no idea what it was like to experience them for the first time in real time when they were released. It's so frustrating and frankly juvenile to listen to people who are completely in the dark analyzing things with no expertise or connection to the source material. Harri seems a bit more clued in but that's not the case with hosts of these people offering reactions to music or other forms of entertainment with no real experience or background. I am a 50 year motion picture film and music professional and it's an insult to see this. This is the plight of UA-cam where everyone is suddenly an expert. Some haven't read a single book or done research on anything. Their commentary is from todays perspective or opinion from some other novice on the internet. I believe the Moody Blues were profound and listened to as phenomenon with something quite thought provoking and deeply personal. Yet even they realized that they did not hold all the answers. The way "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock'n'roll Band" came about as I recall was the band members were approached by fans for answers. They had to admit they were not high priests or gurus and could not provide the answers in a world gone crazy, It was up to us to find the answer within. But the ultimate experience of hearing that song at the time and appreciate what the Moody Blues were saying was quite a wake-up call.
I agree, their purpose in writing the song was like saying, "What do we know?" But they obviously at least questioned (pardon the pun) more than most people, let alone musicians. They always gave us food for thought, and beautiful music that we often listened to when getting ready for bed, or coming down from a party or a drug, when we needed to relax. It's funny in watching these reviews how it seems impossible to anyone born after about 1980 that there is no video for the song, or assuming that the video available now was produced at the time of release. Can only imagine what the Moody's could have done with videos to their songs. But best left to the imagination; even a great video leaves you with only one internal vision of the song. And, since it's your field, what happened to the film industry? Until not too long ago, I felt that a great film was the very highest form of art - a combination of many of the arts into one whole, that could be so profound. Now, my wife and I search through hundreds of available films and shows on the streaming services and rarely come up with anything that we care to see. What a loss. I hope it can be retrieved one day.
I, like several others here, am 74. There were very few days in college where Moody Blues weren't being played in the dorm hallways. Threshold of a Dream was a biggie, Days of Future Past, so many memories and near memories are associated with this incredible group.
RIP Michael Pinder. The Moody Blues were never as good after you left. Thank you for the joy that you gave us all.
They were mostly awful after he left but that had much to do with label insistence a Justin and sidemen image making hits. Patrick Moraz was dreadful and a horrible fit. The only post Pinder song I liked was “Blue World”.
I dont agree, the music and mood changed but they kept Spot on..
The symphonic elements to their music absolutely separated them from the majority of musical acts. Superior song writing, a progression in their albums, and a lead singer with an incredible voice. Still enjoying this band often almost 60 years later.
When I was young, in college, in the late 70's, we'd go to the planetarium on campus and they'd arrange a star light show to music like this from the Moody Blues, the Who, Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, etc. No drugs involved. Just imagination and a great time. We didn't have the internet, social media and all those distractions. We could listen to this stuff and .... dream ... and imagine ... and have deep thoughts.
🎼Mellotronic orchestration. Mike Pinder was magnificent and would transport you classically. The Moody Blues were the real deal, real musicians. Real composers. Mike Pinder, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge. Nobody could top them.
Not even the BEATLES. The Moodies PROVED the BEATLES newer, more advanced tunes COULD have been performed LIVE!
RIP, Mike Pinder~ 💙💙💙
They are the most spiritual group ever. I used to go to sleep with a stack of Moody blues albums playing all night.
Pinder was Merlin. RIP. All of his songs are treasures. Thanks Harri!
Right you are my bright little star.
So many great songs from this wonderful band and all contributed by different band members. All with a common goal of course, to produce some of the best albums ever written. The 'core seven' LP'S, giving my age away now! are amongst the best from that phenomenal era.
You are so right. The original symphonic progressive rock band. My brother had all those early albums of which I listened to and dreamed about at the young age of 12 or 13!
Right. They seemed to really trust each other. I once read Graham Edge couldn’t deal with Pinder, yet it is Pinder who vocalizes Edge’s great poems. I saw them in ‘72. I was eight years old. The woman sitting in front of me cried a lot and I think it was about more than her joy. How does one process even a small dose of transcendence using music as the conduit? Furthermore, how many musicians could take us or could we trust to guide us in that endeavor?
The Moody Blues have been my favorite band for over 35 years. Saw them live a number of times in the 80s and 90s - in a meditative state. Absolutely marvelous experience.
Have You Heard as always been one of my favorite songs of theirs along with Never Comes The Day, You Can Never Go Home, and One More Time to Live. So many more. Great reaction!!!
This song has always made me want to cry ~ it's Wonder~ Filled ! Thank you, Scott, for requesting this 💜 HARI ~ do yourself a favor and listen to this with your eyes closed, in a relaxed position and allow your imagination to roam free ~ ~ ~
I cry too!
Next do Pinder's Out and In
I spent many pleasant hours just sitting in a beanbag chair with headphones listening to the Moody Blues.... Just floating around the Cosmos. Great band!
Headphones and a bean bag chair ="HEAVEN"!
I can't believe Mike is dead. It feels almost personal. My favorite Moodie. He will be missed ❤❤
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I only just found out he'd died ,,very sad indeed,very very fond memories of being a kid listening to dad playing Moody's,always out and in,have you heard,the story in your eyes, whilst pretending to be asleep upstairs,rip mike ,...x
One of my top 5 Bands of all time. Love the band so much😊
I grew up on these guys. Ive been listening since i was 10 and now im 55. Still in my top 5 as well. Nothing like the first 7.
I have listened to this album many, many times since I discovered it around 1970. Like many Moody Blues tracks, it is really meant to be listened to as part of the whole album.
Any Moody Blues song is an amazing song! They were all super talented! Their music was varied & creative! As soon as I saw a Moody Blues alert, I was on! Thank you Harri & thank you Scott! 😀
I was in grade school when i heard this the first time. You want to talk about life changing music? then this is it. Then growing up and seeing the Moody Blues do this song live for the first time of all places Red Rocks. What i am is a shell of what i was then. Lost in a Lost world.
Oh I didn’t need visuals when this came out. Sat back, closed my eyes and drifted where I wanted to go. Listen to more of the Moody Blues. You can’t go wrong.
Believe me. This was the first record someone put on during my first excursion ‘Out and In’. The visuals were internal and amazing.
I saw the Moody Blues live twice. Their show was spectacular.
We are not worthy level, saw them 3 times, once they brought the ladies next to us to tears, the show was so affecting. Once with a full orchestra, too!
Even without the orchestra, it was amazing that they could reproduce on stage what they did in the studio. First saw them in 1972, and it was a phenomenal show.
I am 74 and have been a fan since the late 1960s. Moodies are my all time favorite band. Saw them live 20-25 times, lost actual count. First was on Thanksgiving Day 1978 in Providence RI. Last was in October 2018 at their next to final public appearance in Las Vegas. Flew out from CT just for that show. Still see Justin's and John's solo shows when they are nearby. Met John in Hartford CT in 2020 just before all the covid shutdowns.
@@thomaskowalcky4553 I was also at that show in Vegas - I believe it was the 50th anniversary of "Days". Great show.
@@user-pf7jm9go6o It was a bit sad to see Graeme's drum kit sitting there without his presence. But it was a fitting tribute. Saw that same show in Wallingford CT in July 2017. Do not recall if Graeme was there for that show or not.
"On the Threshold of a Dream" album was released 1969. "Lovely to See You Again" is my favorite from that.💌
“Send Me No Wine”?
The first album I ever bought for my record collection!
RIP Mike Pinder and his Pindertron. Self programmed and the real foundation of the early Moodies sound...the Pindertron and Mike's creativity advanced rock music in the late 60's and early 70's to a whole new level
My favorite Moody blues Album! Vastly underrated! So orchestrated, and done with a Melatron mostly!
I agree with loving this song, but it is not underrated! it is highly acclaimed!
Moody Blues were a staple in my life.
They still are, in mine.
This was the epitome of the type of music those of us in the NYC area were treated to every night when Alison Steele, "The Night Bird" was playing progressive rock on WNEW-FM. There were other progressive rock stations around the country in that seminal late 60s - early 70s era, but she was a true pioneer, and teens like us at that time would never be the same.
Scott Muni ,Pete Fornatele , Jonathan can't remember his last name...Scott Muni was the driving force. Great times
@@user-vq5cj4bo1f Jonathan Schwartz. Ironically, he went on to do shows on WNEW-AM and later satellite radio, focused on Frank Sinatra!
Harri. You have only touch on some of the Moody Blues. There is so much more and guaranteed you well continue to be blown away by some of their music. Enjoy the journey as so many of us have.
Awesome song by an awesome group. RIP Mike!
I’ve been waiting to request this composition for a long time.
But, not for Mike Pinder to pass away. We can only hope that the future generations will remember this band because they truly were in a class by themselves. Thank you for the wonderful review of my request, Harri. - Scott
Such an amazing band. Only a few could take you there. Like reading a book. You drift off into the story and suddenly your alone in the experience. Thanks so much for sharing.
RIP Mr Pinder. Thanks for the music and the journey.
The inference that only people who were "spaced out" on drugs would be the ones to sit and enjoy this music, either alone, or with friends is a slap in the face of those who did, and did not indulge in drugs at the time. Like myself. When this album was released, I was all of 11 years old, and a fan of the Moody's already through "Days of Future Passed", and the single, "Nights in White Satin". I didn't happen to involve drug use in my life for some years, yet. Did some people toke and chill and listen intently to the music and the lyrics of the gorgeous compositions by the Moody Blues? Sure, some did. I really think that those who didn't live during those times have a very skewed idea of what life was like then. Just allow the music to represent itself, and appreciate the artistry, talent, and hard work that went into the incredible musical forms, all of them, from that time period.
Great choice Harri- the Moody's had their own niche, especially with their first seven albums. Very atmospheric is much of their music, much like this piece. I could listen to them at any time, and for a duration- love their compositions.
Definitely one of their best and one of my favorite of many tunes by this legendary unique band!I would classify them as the premiere symphonic progressive rock band!
Rest in Peace, Mike Pinder. A brillian songwriter and one of the truly great innovators in rock and roll history. You will be missed but your music will live on.
Thanx for teaching John & Paul how to play the Mellotron!!!
IMO, albums like On the Threshold of a Dream are best listened to in their entirety. Very thematic and peaceful. In the right setting and mood, also very romantic. Very popular album in my college in the early 197s.
In search of the lost chord.Amazing album.Legend of the mind is a fantastic track.
I FOUND IT!!
No wait. That's just a Banana. Oh well. If I didn't C sharp, I would B flat.
Never mind.
@@onusgumboot5565 Don't know what jibberish this is. Have you had a few sherbets.
Just B natural
@@ianbennett1491 Well, you see, I was walking along with my sherbet, when I thought I saw the lost chord. It turned out to be nothing but a banana. If I had not seen it, though, I may have slipped on it and fallen flat. Naturally.
The Moody Blues + Meditation = Magnificence!!
The Moody Blues are my favorite band. This is my favorite track by them. I've been waiting for someone to react to it. Bravo!
Mike Pinder - genius behind this and many more songs. RIP handsome, musical man.
that was a very accurate depiction of the way it was in 60`s listening to this group Harry
This is from their "On the Threshold of a Dream" album and it's psychedelic at it's best. The Moody Blues can take you on a trip, even without the substances. Just put on some headphones and the album and give it a try. And that's only the band playing all those instruments. Our time here is short but like he said eternity's waiting - see you soon Mike.
Oh My Gosh! I haven't heard this in decades and I found myself reciting the opening poem. This was an LP album I quite literally wore out from playing it endlessly. Thanks for jogging my memory.
one of the greatest songs ever written
It always .makes me feel closer to God.
This is PROGRESSIVE ROCK, which the Moody Blues ushered in to music.
Right on and also ‘concept album’ rock.
The Moody Blues albums starting with Days Of Future Passed thru Seventh Sojourn should be listened to in their entirety on each album, a story on each. Great when listened to late at night with a little help.
The Moody Blues = profound music.
The Moody Blues had one of the best string of albums ever, from Days of Futures Past to Seventh Sojourn, 7 albums full of brilliance like what you just heard. They have all kinds of songs, most quite user friendly though thought provoking. Their albums, like Floyd, were composed to be heard all at one sitting and though they had different kinds of songs and interludes, they all flowed together to form a complete whole. Masterpiece level musician ship, one of the first bands to meld Rock, Classical, Folk, Prog and even New Age and Renn sensibilities. Great individual musicians who all can play at least a half dozen different instruments and all can sing and write music and lyrics. Try Legend of a Mind, their ode to LSD guru Timothy Leary, it is a classic song that has been on FM Radio and now classic rock streams since it was released 50+ years ago. This band is so worth exploring, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎻🎼🎶
Very well written, Vic! Excellent intro to what lies ahead for those beginning their journey with the Moodies.
@@lgeyser1 Got to love the Moody Blues, they make modern artists look like the crap they are, way ahead of their time.
Poetry to beautiful music. I have their LPs hanging on my walls, right next to the Beatles and Jimi. Big Thumbs up, thank you. We used to call this Art Rock along with Yes, Camel, Tangerine Dream. And lots of mind alt Drugs.
👍👍An awesome band. My wife's favorite so I listened to them a lot back in the day. 🖖❤
This was released in 1969 and the third of the seven incredible albums they made between 67-72.
Thank you. I wasn't sure I had heard this song before, but when it started, I remembered, and that was a great place to be.
Rest in peace, Michael Pinder🙏
This is definitely the epitome of what is called Prog rock. There were Prog rock churches in those days whose main Sunday program consisted of this type of music. It was meant to bring about spiritual experiences like out-of-body as you say.
I still have this album!
A brilliant and rich composition.
You got that right Harri! 19 years old, coming home from a hard day as a laborer, smoking a little, drinking a little, winding down listening to the Moody Blues. YES was always the most listened to but these guys were right up there! You should do some more YES songs.🤩
Huge Moodies fan here, had nearly forgotten about this song!!!! LOVE this band and have seen Justin Hayward, solo & w/Mike Dawes a few times❤❤❤ Thank you for this awesome selection!
I saw the Moody Blues at the Circle Star Theatre in Redwood City in the San Francisco Bay Area.. The stage rotates at the center of this venue. As the band turned away, the back side of the stage had three women in LBD's singing background vocals. I had seen a half dozen concerts there, but the Moody Blues was the best. Normally you have to wait for them to come back around, but with the singers on the back side, it was no problem. They sing to my heart.
Fabulous!
Mike Pinder!
Incredible Songwriter/Composer/Musician!
RIP Mike Pinder
Life is just a SIMPLE GAME!
they have quickly become one of my favorite bands. They never disappoint.
I always loved these guys. I must have 7 of their albums. Their music transports you to another world.
In 1972 my boyfriend and I were at college and Moody Blues equaled great sex and deep emotion and love. Wow. We have been together for over 50 years now.
73 years old, first time I've heard this brilliand composition.
It's never too late!
Mike Pinder was such an essential part of the band, as were the other four members. All writers, four who could sing beautifully, and all great musicians. But the songwriting was what made The Moodies special. Even when they went "prog," they remained focused and didn't diddle for 20 minutes. They got to the melodic point and then moved on to something else.
I think Mike was the heart of the band. They were great after he left but unbelievable with him.
I grew up on Moody Blues. Their music gave me a different introspection on the way I lived my life. Too bad the rest of the world can't receive the messages I received.
That wasn’t meditation that made us drift away in the 60’s, but thanks for phrasing it like that. There is an expression, if you can remember the 60’s, you weren’t actually there
Yes! The memories or at least parts of them.
who came first? the moody blues or pink floyd?
@@normankennith7919 Moody Blues with Denny Laine was 64, Pink Floyd was 65
the moodies weren't so weird & wonderful when denny laine was in the band!!
i'll call it a draw!!@@HamiltonRb
@@normankennith7919 No idea what you mean, you asked who came first.
I got turned onto the Moodies in 1971, while stationed at Ft Sill, OK. I was assigned to Med Co, and hanging out with a group of combat medics who had just returned from Vietnam. Several of them had fantastic reel-to-reel tape decks and most of them had all the Moody Blues albums that were out to that time. We would often drop some acid and spend the night tripping to the fantastic music. I am 76 now, still have most of the first seven albums they made. They get a lot of use.
I could go on for a very long time about this band.... I have everything they ever did. Been listening to them since 1964. I'm still astounded that it took until 2018 for the RR Hall Of Fame to induct them. Should have happened while Ray Thomas was still alive!
I've been listening to the Moody's since the 1960.'s Still in love with them. Listen to "On The Threshold of a Dream". Close your eyes and let it take you away...
The Moodys got me through some challenging times in the 70's. Sure hate to see some of them passing on. By the way I grooved with them without chemical enhancers of any kind.
The Moody Blues are one of my most favorite bands, sadly Mike left after their Seventh Sojourn LP . I think the band split up briefly and did separate projects and then reunited without Mike.
Fell in love with the Moody’s when the band fronted by Denny Laine did “Go Now.” The last time I saw them was after Graeme’s stroke. Always wonderful shows. Everything they did was top notch. They will be missed
I listened to this and many other Moody Blues songs in my youth (starting about 18 years old), now 72. I still listen because this music was one of many bridges that helped me find the deepest parts of my spirit, the thing about me and everyone else that lives on into eternity.
Well welcome to a rabbit bole
Mike pinder is a huge loss. A true legend. I love this song too. Ty for recognizing Mr. pinder,may he rest peacefully. I did get to see them over 20 yrs ago with an orchestra with tjem
In floor seating,11th row ,so so close to it all. It was magical. It was a wonderfully long concert. They played almost everything. Gypsy was a true treat.
I’ve been a fan of this band since I was 16 years old….I’ve seen them ( or solo Justin Hayward)in concert more than 120 times. Never needed drugs to drift off with them on headphones. They have been the best of the era. Good men. Much loved by those who truly “heard” them.
Loved your reaction, thank you❤️
There are many many more songs to explore, lucky you
Crying right now
Harri, all five members of this band wrote songs and four out of the five sang their songs. If you look you’ll find The Moodys were the original ‘prog rock’ band and the original ‘concept album’ band as St Peppers is not a concept all in any real sense. You say it beautifully ‘music from a future that has not happened yet’ which reminds us of the one of their breakthrough album named “Days of the Future Passed”. They were close friends of Timothy Leary and were influenced by LSD. They had 5 albums before the bands credited for prog rock had any…King Crimson, Genesis, Yes…only Pink Floyd had records at the same time but nothing like this until Meddle. The Moodys also had several #1 albums and a bunch of pop songs so as far as innovators with both mass appeal and a loyal underground following there has never been a band like them. If you want rockers, bassist John Lodge wrote some good ones and Justin Hayward wrote better ballads lyrically than Sir Paul. Thanks and peace and love!
I’m so glad that you compared Justin Hayward to Paul McCartney. I’ve always thought of them as equals. - Scott
@@The5thGen Paul was a more prolific song writer and had a more powerful voice and was an overall better musician, but Justin was an equal with melody (Paul’s strength) a better guitar player than any Beatle (Beatles are my fav) and Paul never wrote a lyric like “High above the forest lie the pastures of the sun…” and Paul wrote a lot of pure filler material. Justin does not have a bad song. “Nights in White Satin” is better than “Let it Be”. “Question” is better than “Hey Jude”. Justin had something to say and Paul had something to sing a long with.
For the most part, the Moody Blues have been a spiritual force. This song has strong undertones of Millennial type foreshadowing of the anticipated 1,000 years of peace.
Me too, 73 and still Lovin' The Moodies! Timeless 😎☮️🕉️
I had the compilation 'This is The Moody Blue' back in the '70s, and every song was great. You could actually enjoy a 4 sides. The oddest song on the album, On the Threshold of a Dream, (for me) is called, Dear Diary.......it still cracks me up.
On The Threshold Of A Dream was my first favourite album of theirs ☺️ I played it to death 😂
On the record, the last notes went into the inner groove towards the label.
And looped till the record arm was picked up.
Seventy year old, first time hearing this song in fifty years. I was one of those ones tripping out on this for a decade bsck in the days.For got how good this one is. thanks
This music is designed to take you on a journey, with no substances necessary. When you listen in the now, without thought or analysis, that's when it takes you there. When you listen and refuse to think about it, or try to anticipate where it will go next, you can really experience the thrill of where it takes you. RIP Mike Pinder!
Been waiting for a reactor to discover this one. Mike was my favorite Moody, and this was my favorite track of theirs. The original vinyl release had that last chord pressed into the silent groove, and if your turntable didn't have a pick-up and return when the side was over, it played continually until you figured out that you had to pick up the tone-arm. To this day, whenever I hear this song, I still get a sense of the eternal.
Justin was my favorite. He was the geniius and heart of the band
when you realize you are real, is to understand that you are an eternal soul experiencing a sojourn interlude here on Earth in the form of a human being
I can tell you from personal experience in the 70Th, that to relax with this and many other Moody Bues Songs you need no "extra" help consuming anykind of drugs, just a good headphone and a comfortable seat or even better couch and no disturbance ;-)
Shout out to the Deram label. Stereo was still a mess of mechanically separated mono tracks and purposely channeled tape recordings. The new Deram concept "allowed for more space between instruments, rendering these sounds softer to the ear." Those Moodies albums, starting with 1967's Days of Future Passed, were incredibly lush for their time and suited the music perfectly.
I was a huge fan of the Moodies back in the day. Blows my mind, but I saw them live 50 years ago. Definitely a band for "enhanced" listening. We used to call it "Head Music". Classical Rock is a good term to describe it as well.
This is the real lineup of The Moodies and the best
My favourite Moody Blues track, and has been since it was released. Thank you.
"It's "way more than rock"... Well said, Harri!
Great song, thanks for sharing Scott and thank you Harri.
Solid choice of shirt with this video Hari ❤
Thanks for reacting to this. Great job. I hadn't seen that magical video before, and it suits the music beautifully. Mike Pinder was the best songwriter in a band chock full of terrific writers. I was devastated when he left.
As a MB lover, you are correct about the occasional use of enhancers for their cosmic journeys. Pinder was a amazing.
Now 74 years old, back in the day we were all wacked on LSD many times listening to those early Moody Blues albums and what good times it was! This album was 'On the Threshold of a Dream' and you MUST give a listen to the opening tune 'Lovely to See You'. Those first four albums especially 'In Search of the Lost Chord' , To our Children's Children, and 'Question of Balance' are all superb and way ahead of the times. Do smoke some weed before listening. Btw all these comments are not exaggerations and your review videos are great!
You need to listen to their album, "On The Threshold Of A Dream." This is the final song, and you really need to hear the album from the start to get the context.