I'm so sad. I didn't know that Mike died until I came back (after a long while) to this video for some inexplicable reason. I so love the Moodies. They have always given me the strength to go on whenever things felt so futile. Long Live the Moddy Blues! (forever and ever!)
It took balls to play something that elaborate live. It always seemed like a "hail mary" move to tour with a mellotron, good thing Pinder was also a mellotron technician.
He would have to have been if he wasn't before. It appears that by the time he left the Moodies in 1978, he was the world's leading authority on the instrument.
He had a prototype and demonstrated it to Lennon and McCartney for use on ' Strawberry Fields Forever', among other things. He worked out many bugs and helped the R&D team make improvements to standardize it.
@@jonsmith4669 It's live! And it's great! This was 1969. It was a bit tougher to achieve studio results performing live. I hear Justin's guitar more clearly here than on the studio version. Graeme is great here.
I saw them in '72. They did this peice and it was in quad sound with speaker columns in each corner so you could hear the instrumental part swirling around your head. This was practically unheard of in the '70's. I also remember 20,000 people leaving at the end of the show in almost total silence. Never has that been the case with any other band I saw. That got my attention!
Mike Pinder said something like ( but I am not quoting here ) : ' Keep your head above the clouds but your feet on the ground ' ... Amen to that. I just heard about his passing on 4.24.24 at age 82. RIP Mike Pinder, thanks for all of the great music !!
some rare stuff here...this is the inner "CORE" of what the Moodies were all about/ Mike Pinder was the HEART of the group...they were never the same after he left, but they never had the "DEPTH" they once had but they carried on the best they could
Have You Heard has the feel of entering an inner sanctum, something revealed, a new knowledge attained. A real achievement to convey something so nebulous so boldly in a work of art.
They were already sliding by Seventh Sojourn and were the never the same from then on, with or without Mike. The first time I saw them live was with Mike, the next three times after he left. It wasn't the same without his songs.
The absolute best most real enmeshed immersive moving live performance I have ever seen... The group was so in sync with the intention of the beautiful words of this poem to all of us, the other comments not withstanding, the words to this song are what make it so special, and the total immersion of each group member into the cause of this song, as one, I can think of only one other song performance, even close ... . The guy next to the stage, immersed in experiencing it, the girl who appears to want so much to see what is happening, her look, the excitement notwithstanding how she appears out of tune, the sense that she has got to see what is going on, and her too cool hippy vibe, what an amazing together time, and real. . the total involvement in the mood of every note of Ray, his sheepishness when he messes up his first part ( I saw him in person, and he was always candid, about being awful when he missed notes, ti was absolutely endearing and I thnk is the gel that made that together emotion possible, but he nails it later on, and his total body absorbption into what the song means, his so cool self-effacing comments to begin, he was such a wonderful wonderful human being and it comes through here and will always do so, , Justin's absolutely beautiful guitar work, better than the studio version, the perfectly timed emotion of the guitar complimenting perfectly the intentions of Mike Pinder. . The Moody Blues were a creation of that time, the perfect coming together of optimism, awareness, realization of the horrific state of our World, at the same time, the idealistic view, to get away from it, as an entire generation did for such a beautiful if short time. . It is not any one's fault that this MOOD did not linger, the era that followed simply did not allow it. . But they Key to this whole thing, is the beauty of the message: tune out of an Awful World, TUNE into World where you are truly FREE of such a horrible present reality, and immerse yourself in each other, letting each other know there is a good reality, and it is starts with realizing we are all the together in this VOYAGE, not ALONE, and an ETERNITY is in that moment of realization. . it is that feeling that comes across so beautifully. The BAND is ONE - the complete emersion of Graeme Edge and John Lodge's amazing part of the sshhing, I have not ever seen any other song peformed so perfectly, the imperfection of Ray is what makes it even more amazing, his whole body recoiling, but then coming so back in tune, you know this group is real and true. I am speechless. and could play this over & over again, for all eternity … I know Ray will be forever … as will all of the Moodies, the most amazing collection of common purpose, that we will ever see, but will return, I am certain one day... if we make it there, through the nightmare we are enduring, this song and group makes it possible to endure. I touch each their spirits, they are a part of us and will always be...
I once took 4 hits of window pane acid. I thought it was only 1. After 2 days I still couldn't come down. My friend and brother played all 7 of their albums over and over until I finally landed. Their music is etched into my heart.
All 5 Moodies are heroes, and their music and ideas will live forever. The true magic of them was created in every album up until and including 7th Sojourn in '72. Thank you for continuing on when Mike retired, and when Ray retired. You've all matured beautifully. Throughout all of my love for music...you'll always be my favorite group.
Agree! And they (mostly Justin) still put out some very decent tuneage to this day! LDV, The Present and songs from even later cd’s. Their music evolved and changed along with the times. Love them to this day and ever more!
Probably the most textbook "Progressive" piece ever done by the MB's. Actually sounds a lot like a track you might encounter on the first Crimson album. This has to be the last track I'd ever have thought the Moodies would attempt to play live, so kudos to the Brummie lads for their bravery. Great stuff.
It's hard to say I have a favorite song, but this (Have you Heard suite) may well be it. It's hard to listen to anything else when this song is over. It's actually the first song in my Moodies play list, but it is the perfect "final song" to listen to. And, this version is so raw and true - I love their passion for their music!
Leonard Berube ......I always thought I’d replied to your comment but comments often disappear. Impossible for me to choose a favourite from these guys, they’ve created such an extensive (glorious) catalogue of music. I can play The Moody Blues all day but *always* end with Have You Heard so yes, it’s the perfect “final song” for me too, it’s so fitting.
@@jp7feet Kind of ironic that you learned to play this (specifically The Voyage) on piano, since on the studio version of The Voyage, there's an absolutely BEAUTIFUL piano part during the last minute or so of the piece! Good times.
Graeme Edge was also one of the originals that founded the band. Ray Thomas also was in a band called, El Riot & The Rebels. John Lodge was also a part of that band. They have all had a long history with each other.
As a young teen, this song perked my early interest in the human history and philosophy…to embark on a life time journey of discovery, out and in. Many thanks to the moody blues for endless listening pleasure and for guidance along the Higher Plane.
I took my daughter to Great Woods concert 25 years ago outside of Boston. That was 25th anniversary with full orchestra. She called me to say she is taking me this time to San Jose next month to 2017 50th anniversary ! Too bad Mike isn't playing with them, but I have seen on-line that he is writing books.
I miss him so much Jeff. I'm just thankful that when I want to hear his voice I can play interviews and when i want to hear play the flute I can find old videos thanks to all the fans that have posted them. Lee
@@designerlarry. Fortunately at the awards ceremony, they did honor Ray Thomas. Ray Thomas's wife and children were there at the Rock and roll Hall of Fame induction and she received the trophy.
I love old Moodies, even if it was maddeningly incosistent. This might be my favorite song of all time, however. Pinder and Lodge were especially brilliant.
That's because they were the Best. The music industry stinks today. It's gone. Forever...Hold in to these memories there forever the best...Rock on Moody Blues, God bless you, and Ray Thomas forever....You are the Hall of Fame........OKLAHOMA..
On the 55th anniversary of the release of On the Threshold of a Dream (4.25.1969) I found this live clip of the Moodies performing Have you Heard/The Voyage...RIP Mike Pinder.
Thanks so much for this clip. What a wonderful glimpse into the early years of the beautiful Moodies. I saw them (finally) in the mid '80's, they didn't look a day older! The concert was sheer heaven, no one sounds like these guys, I absolutely love them.
Oh lucky you....Missed that tour because that's about the time I was just becoming the eternal fanboy that I STILL am... but got to see them in '73 for the Seventh Sojourn tour, and will never forget. I couldn't have imagined that it would be the last time ever seeing Mike in the lineup.
After "discovering" these guys in the early '70's, I could never imagine how they could do any of their work "live". As time went on I have had many treats in life, including many of their concerts. Kind of strange to find out that part of their sound is John going "ssshshhh" into the mike. Damn, the internet is a wonderful thing. They will always be my favourite
Great stuff! I miss these days of experimental, soul filled music and great lyrics. And the moodies needed mike. I'm bummed he hasn't played a them in so long. He was a pioneer, and founding member. Sheesh
God Bless(ed) the Moodies, so loved. Nothing by which to compare them to, ahead/beyond their time. The only band I liked every song on every album thru Seventh Sojourn, when Michael Pinder left the band to start a family with his new love, after the band. Hope to run into you someday near our home town. Ken M.
That's proto-prog for you, though this is the same year as King Crimson and Yes' debut albums. But trying to pull off this stuff live back in '69 was no small task, when all Pinder had was the one mellotron. It was only a couple years later that people like Tony Banks and Rick Wakeman were sporting 4 or 5 keyboards to play arrangements like this.
I completely disagree I think they're live concerts were more sought-after than their albums. They still draw a crowd. Take a look at their Red rocks concert live...... It is and will always be a classic.
I agree. I heard Ray sing that beauty at the Royal Albert Hall in 2002 and knew it was the last time I'd hear him sing it. He sung it superbly. The hairs on my neck stood up. Amazing song!
So happy I found this. Saw them in 1969. Apparently they didn’t have a mellotron and couldn’t play everything still, what a great time we had. And a wonderful memory. To see the iconic Mike Pinder. Later saw them again. Very different concert in the 90’s but fantastic. Love them.
started listening to The Moody Blues in 1973. I was 13. My first recording bought was their 8 track😁, This is the Moody Blues.. What a treat to see these guys playing the songs I listened to constantly growing up .. The flute always was my favorite of all. Boy, was he handsome. And learning he was the founder of The Moody Blues was doubly nice. Love the history on UA-cam. Thanks for downloading. What a gem. .
Pinder was a musical mastermind of the group i think. his compositions have the most innovative, experimental elements of the entire works they made. with his talent and direction. the group could be 'progressive' at that time. i don't know what he's doing these days but he left big legacy. thanks for the rare vid. :-)
How unfortunate it is that we have to listen to the sloppy, monosyllabic drum fills during this otherwordly composition and performance. It must have infuriated Pinder to have to sing and play against the sonic backdrop of what sounds like someone falling down a flight of stairs.
Taking the film quality, and video quality of that day. Considering everyone is stoned immaculate. This song takes you into that cosmic level that the Moodies experimented with, then denied they could go their. The talent was remarkable. A mix of genius, ability, and then the truth of their endeavour. forever strive for perfection in your endeavours.... kutter
I can hardly believe they played this mind-bogglingly difficult piece live without trying to play at least two instruments each simultaneously and got away with it. I think that Mike is playing the piano part on the Mellotron here. Fantastic. Thanks for posting.
The Moodies and the Beatles, 2 bands where the whole is greater than the sum of their parts. Justin is their heart,Mike is their soul, Graeme is their energy, Ray is their whimsy and John is their head and the glue that holds it all together. They absolutely belong in the Hall of Fame, unfortunately I fear they'll never make it unless the above 5 can find a way to come together 1 more time to remind everyone just how good and relevant they were/are!!
Extraordinary music, extraordinary band! Saw the band in concert in Oct 1972, it was magical - hard to find the right words to accurately describe my emotional reaction. Saw the band again in concert in the Fall of 2014 sans Ray Thomas. There were moments I actually wept in my chair to the sound of the music. (signed: combat veteran, retired U.S. Army Airborne Infantry)
This video shows why I admire these guys so much...talent unequaled and they have retained all of it. With the tuning issues it makes it so REAL which I especially love! I so wish that Mike P. would have stayed with the band but life takes it's twists and turns. My boyfriend took me to see them in concert - Cardiff, Wales 2010 and I tell you...when they walked in I felt that I was in the presence of genius. Their music: transcendent. ~Moodies Fan Forever.
@Trondoc Ray was a great flute player and pioneer in the use of the same in Rock music along with Mike Pinder with the use of the Mellotron! They defined the sound of The Moody Blues! Probably,this was the first time they performed this complex music live,but i have heard other performances of this suite,especially between 1972 and 74,and the duet of Ray´s flute with Mike´s Mellotron was simply amazing!
Unfortunately, Ray Thomas' flute playing wasn't that convincing at this point. A rather shaky affair. That may certainly have improved somewhat over the years. Norda Mullen (later Moody Blues tours) and Karmen Gould (current Justin Hayward solo tours) are in a different league altogether 😉🍀
Safe Journey Mike Pinder. He wrote these songs. May his memory be eternal!
I'm so sad. I didn't know that Mike died until I came back (after a long while) to this video for some inexplicable reason. I so love the Moodies. They have always given me the strength to go on whenever things felt so futile. Long Live the Moddy Blues! (forever and ever!)
Mike's Melletron sound was the heart of the Moody Blues.
There will never be another band like the Moody Blues!
This song is to Mike Pinder what 'Legend of a Mind' is to Ray Thomas - Both absolute masterpieces!
For sure
@@pristineclear8604 ABSOLUTELY MY DARLING 🙂😊
They are the best group of all times..no one will ever compare to the Moody Blues. Certainly , a gift from above.🙏✝️
Damn Skippy, my friend
The most underrated musical artists.
They were magical
More like under appreciated
@@marktrail8624EXACTLY MY DARLING.....😊
The original five were the best band. Their first seven albums are all classics.
What are the original five?
@@BP-kx2ig Actually I need to correct myself. The five from 1967 - Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge.
@@mysticmaverick1 lol I was a little confused how the original members makes 7 albums
They weren't all original members. Nor were they the first seven albums.
Mike,Ray ,Graeme and Denny Laine ( Macca Wings) & Clint Warwick ...Rod Clark took Clint's place summer 1966 to automn then John enter ....@@BP-kx2ig
It took balls to play something that elaborate live. It always seemed like a "hail mary" move to tour with a mellotron, good thing Pinder was also a mellotron technician.
He would have to have been if he wasn't before. It appears that by the time he left the Moodies in 1978, he was the world's leading authority on the instrument.
yes a gamble ,it seemed laboured to me and the audio quality was poor which didn't help ,it was far removed from the studio version which I love.
He had a prototype and demonstrated it to Lennon and McCartney for use on ' Strawberry Fields Forever', among other things. He worked out many bugs and helped the R&D team make improvements to standardize it.
@@jonsmith4669 It's live! And it's great! This was 1969. It was a bit tougher to achieve studio results performing live. I hear Justin's guitar more clearly here than on the studio version. Graeme is great here.
Thank god The Moodys had the guts to go their own way.
In the 60s,, this group was way ahead of its time.
This is so raw and beautiful. No special effects, just their voices and instruments.
It never does get old,Mike Pinder, a great vocalist,and the best mellotron player.
Really, the ONLY melletron player worthy of the name.
@@robrussell5329 yes, Pinder created that sound on the Mellotron.
RIP Mike Pinder, the best mellotronist of all time.
Mike Pinder was one of the reasons we loved the Moody Blues sooo much. Thank you Mike!!!
Never viewed this before. It really shows the skills of the band and especially Mike Pinder on the Mellotron.
I saw them in '72. They did this peice and it was in quad sound with speaker columns in each corner so you could hear the instrumental part swirling around your head. This was practically unheard of in the '70's. I also remember 20,000 people leaving at the end of the show in almost total silence. Never has that been the case with any other band I saw. That got my attention!
Been listening to this stuff most of my life. Never gets old.
Mike Pinder said something like ( but I am not quoting here ) : ' Keep your head above the clouds but your feet on the ground ' ... Amen to that. I just heard about his passing on 4.24.24 at age 82. RIP Mike Pinder, thanks for all of the great music !!
Fantastic! Can't get enough of Mike Pinder. Just not enough footage of him in the spotlight. Love the man.
some rare stuff here...this is the inner "CORE" of what the Moodies were all about/ Mike Pinder was the HEART of the group...they were never the same after he left, but they never had the "DEPTH" they once had but they carried on the best they could
Have You Heard has the feel of entering an inner sanctum, something revealed, a new knowledge attained. A real achievement to convey something so nebulous so boldly in a work of art.
They were already sliding by Seventh Sojourn and were the never the same from then on, with or without Mike. The first time I saw them live was with Mike, the next three times after he left. It wasn't the same without his songs.
The absolute best most real enmeshed immersive moving live performance I have ever seen...
The group was so in sync with the intention of the beautiful words of this poem to all of us, the other comments not withstanding, the words to this song are what make it so special, and the total immersion of each group member into the cause of this song, as one, I can think of only one other song performance, even close ...
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The guy next to the stage, immersed in experiencing it, the girl who appears to want so much to see what is happening, her look, the excitement notwithstanding how she appears out of tune, the sense that she has got to see what is going on, and her too cool hippy vibe, what an amazing together time, and real.
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the total involvement in the mood of every note of Ray, his sheepishness when he messes up his first part ( I saw him in person, and he was always candid, about being awful when he missed notes, ti was absolutely endearing and I thnk is the gel that made that together emotion possible, but he nails it later on, and his total body absorbption into what the song means, his so cool self-effacing comments to begin, he was such a wonderful wonderful human being and it comes through here and will always do so,
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Justin's absolutely beautiful guitar work, better than the studio version, the perfectly timed emotion of the guitar complimenting perfectly the intentions of Mike Pinder.
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The Moody Blues were a creation of that time, the perfect coming together of optimism, awareness, realization of the horrific state of our World, at the same time, the idealistic view, to get away from it, as an entire generation did for such a beautiful if short time.
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It is not any one's fault that this MOOD did not linger, the era that followed simply did not allow it.
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But they Key to this whole thing, is the beauty of the message: tune out of an Awful World, TUNE into World where you are truly FREE of such a horrible present reality, and immerse yourself in each other, letting each other know there is a good reality, and it is starts with realizing we are all the together in this VOYAGE, not ALONE, and an ETERNITY is in that moment of realization.
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it is that feeling that comes across so beautifully. The BAND is ONE - the complete emersion of Graeme Edge and John Lodge's amazing part of the sshhing, I have not ever seen any other song peformed so perfectly, the imperfection of Ray is what makes it even more amazing, his whole body recoiling, but then coming so back in tune, you know this group is real and true. I am speechless. and could play this over & over again, for all eternity … I know Ray will be forever … as will all of the Moodies, the most amazing collection of common purpose, that we will ever see, but will return, I am certain one day... if we make it there, through the nightmare we are enduring, this song and group makes it possible to endure. I touch each their spirits, they are a part of us and will always be...
Absolutely perfectly described!
After I heard them when I was 16, there was no other group for me.
Whatever you could say about the Moody Blues one thing is true - they were sincere. That alone is more than you could say about 98% of music today.
SIR MICHAEL PINDER IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT.....THE MOODY BLUES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN BORN WITHOUT HIM.......❤
HE did Formed the moodies with his mate RAY !
I once took 4 hits of window pane acid. I thought it was only 1. After 2 days I still couldn't come down. My friend and brother played all 7 of their albums over and over until I finally landed. Their music is etched into my heart.
All 5 Moodies are heroes, and their music and ideas will live forever. The true magic of them was created in every album up until and including 7th Sojourn in '72. Thank you for continuing on when Mike retired, and when Ray retired. You've all matured beautifully. Throughout all of my love for music...you'll always be my favorite group.
Agree! And they (mostly Justin) still put out some very decent tuneage to this day! LDV, The Present and songs from even later cd’s. Their music evolved and changed along with the times. Love them to this day and ever more!
@@barbarabritton3294 Indeed he has hard to believe that the two of them are still touring at their age
Favorite group you say? I didn't even know other groups existed!!!!!
Rest in Peace, Michael Pinder ❤ 😢
interesting song to play live, but they pulled it off! Truly amazing.
Pinder brings a unique sound to the band with this song , melancholy man and others..
Probably the most textbook "Progressive" piece ever done by the MB's. Actually sounds a lot like a track you might encounter on the first Crimson album. This has to be the last track I'd ever have thought the Moodies would attempt to play live, so kudos to the Brummie lads for their bravery. Great stuff.
everything the moodies did was pure gold...thanks for this video x
Heart and soul of The Moody Blues. Mike Pinder !
I will never get tired of watching live moody blues clips!
Hard to believe that three members of this FANTASTIC band have passed on.
People forget what a creative and tough guitarist Justin Hayward was
Is, he's still touring.
wow a piece of history!
its a rock masterpiece!
i love this concept album
it makes me fly away and touch infinity
It's hard to say I have a favorite song, but this (Have you Heard suite) may well be it. It's hard to listen to anything else when this song is over. It's actually the first song in my Moodies play list, but it is the perfect "final song" to listen to. And, this version is so raw and true - I love their passion for their music!
First piece I learned to play on piano.
Leonard Berube ......I always thought I’d replied to your comment but comments often disappear. Impossible for me to choose a favourite from these guys, they’ve created such an extensive (glorious) catalogue of music. I can play The Moody Blues all day but *always* end with Have You Heard so yes, it’s the perfect “final song” for me too, it’s so fitting.
@@jp7feet Kind of ironic that you learned to play this (specifically The Voyage) on piano, since on the studio version of The Voyage, there's an absolutely BEAUTIFUL piano part during the last minute or so of the piece! Good times.
I had no idea Ray was the founder of the Moodys. This is the music of my life.
Co-founder with Mike Pinder is the usual account. And the two of them kept the band alive after Denny Laine walked out.
Graeme Edge was also one of the originals that founded the band. Ray Thomas also was in a band called, El Riot & The Rebels. John Lodge was also a part of that band. They have all had a long history with each other.
As a young teen, this song perked my early interest in the human history and philosophy…to embark on a life time journey of discovery, out and in. Many thanks to the moody blues for endless listening pleasure and for guidance along the Higher Plane.
I took my daughter to Great Woods concert 25 years ago outside of Boston. That was 25th anniversary with full orchestra.
She called me to say she is taking me this time to San Jose next month to 2017 50th anniversary !
Too bad Mike isn't playing with them, but I have seen on-line that he is writing books.
Mark Cross
Awesome Show...! I was there also. Complementary Tix - 1st row - center stage
Moodies Fan 4-ever. 😎
What a band. Beautiful, spiritual Mike Pinder song.
Bravo! That is one heck of a performance! Loved the Moodies since 1967. Greatest group ever!
probably the greatest song they ever did. Mike Pinder was awsome.
MrHoney2% mike pinder awesome. Yes
Let's hope and pray Mike Pinder comes back for a final tour with the Moody Blues. This song would be great with a symphony.
R i.p Ray Thomas! Miss you!
I'm sure the Moody Blues will be dedicating their RRHF to Ray. Hope Mike Pinder will be there, as well as Denny Lane.
I miss him so much Jeff. I'm just thankful that when I want to hear his voice I can play interviews and when i want to hear play the flute I can find old videos thanks to all the fans that have posted them. Lee
@@designerlarry. Fortunately at the awards ceremony, they did honor Ray Thomas. Ray Thomas's wife and children were there at the Rock and roll Hall of Fame induction and she received the trophy.
I love old Moodies, even if it was maddeningly incosistent. This might be my favorite song of all time, however. Pinder and Lodge were especially brilliant.
who said that the moodies are not prog enough - Listen to this !
Imo they were the band that started progressive rock.
That's because they were the Best. The music industry stinks today. It's gone. Forever...Hold in to these memories there forever the best...Rock on Moody Blues, God bless you, and Ray Thomas forever....You are the Hall of Fame........OKLAHOMA..
I never thought I'd see this amazing song on video. Yes its not "polished" like the studio version but wow.
On the 55th anniversary of the release of On the Threshold of a Dream (4.25.1969) I found this live clip of the Moodies performing Have you Heard/The Voyage...RIP Mike Pinder.
Thanks so much for this clip. What a wonderful glimpse into the early years of the beautiful Moodies. I saw them (finally) in the mid '80's, they didn't look a day older! The concert was sheer heaven, no one sounds like these guys, I absolutely love them.
how lucky you are. i live in the Philippines and i've only seen Eric Clapton and Bon Jovi.
EastCampoRecords Entertainment .......that’s cool, I’ve never seen Eric.
So glad I saw them in '72 when they were all together. EGBDF tour. Seen them five times...although for me this was the best line up.
Oh lucky you....Missed that tour because that's about the time I was just becoming the eternal fanboy that I STILL am... but got to see them in '73 for the Seventh Sojourn tour, and will never forget. I couldn't have imagined that it would be the last time ever seeing Mike in the lineup.
I was there for 72 and 73. Too bad the technology was early, but this is classic.
And a few years later it was over with seventh sojourn with that lineup
After "discovering" these guys in the early '70's, I could never imagine how they could do any of their work "live". As time went on I have had many treats in life, including many of their concerts. Kind of strange to find out that part of their sound is John going "ssshshhh" into the mike. Damn, the internet is a wonderful thing. They will always be my favourite
Oh to be able to time travel back to when music like this was being performed.
Mike’s masterpiece. I know I punched my ticket to take the “Voyage” almost on a daily basis.
Brave to play this live
Great stuff! I miss these days of experimental, soul filled music and great lyrics. And the moodies needed mike. I'm bummed he hasn't played a them in so long. He was a pioneer, and founding member. Sheesh
great Mike Pinder !!! beautiful MoodyBlues... a fan since 1967.
...wonderful times...
This was a killer album every good boy deserves favour
God Bless(ed) the Moodies, so loved. Nothing by which to compare them to, ahead/beyond their time. The only band I liked every song on every album thru Seventh Sojourn, when Michael Pinder left the band to start a family with his new love, after the band.
Hope to run into you someday near our home town. Ken M.
This beauty &"Melancholy Man" by Mike Pinder are some of the most deep & beautiful songs ever written in modern music history!!!!!!
That's proto-prog for you, though this is the same year as King Crimson and Yes' debut albums. But trying to pull off this stuff live back in '69 was no small task, when all Pinder had was the one mellotron. It was only a couple years later that people like Tony Banks and Rick Wakeman were sporting 4 or 5 keyboards to play arrangements like this.
The Great Mr. Mike Pinder- master of philosophical cosmic music- May You Shine On Forever...
fantastic song with beautiful blends of instruments and lyrics..thanks guys for so many happy listening moments. Truely, one of the best bands ever!
Great to see this old video of the original band playing.
They were really a studio band but, this composition is as acid as anything ever done. Long live Mike Pinder !!!
I've seen them 6 times from 1970 to present and I can tell you that your opinion is false.
I completely disagree I think they're live concerts were more sought-after than their albums. They still draw a crowd. Take a look at their Red rocks concert live...... It is and will always be a classic.
They were a brilliant studio band AND an incredible live band.
Also seen them 7 times from the 70's on to 2016. Twice with full backing orchestra! They have always been a great live band and never disappoint.
An epic live Moody Blues memory 💙 👌
How could these guys NOT be in the RnR Hall of Fame?
They are one of the top groups of all time!!!
PUT THEM IN NOW!!!
Pinder Rocks!
what a band
i love them, man.
Wow, what a task to perform this very complex piece live and in this shabby old place. Great piece of MB history.
This is such a haunting melody. A true work of art! they are musical geniuses to be able to translate this poetry into music!
Wow! A jewel!!!
This vid is great! I didn't know that Pinder sang lead ? The Moodys are so original, to this day there is no one else that sounds like them!
In that band whoever made a song sang it!
Wow! I wish I was there. Maybe, if I think really deeply, I can be. After all it is the best way to travel.
I agree. I heard Ray sing that beauty at the Royal Albert Hall in 2002 and knew it was the last time I'd hear him sing it. He sung it superbly. The hairs on my neck stood up. Amazing song!
So happy I found this. Saw them in 1969. Apparently they didn’t have a mellotron and couldn’t play everything still, what a great time we had. And a wonderful memory. To see the iconic Mike Pinder. Later saw them again. Very different concert in the 90’s but fantastic. Love them.
Mike’s voice matches the beauty of his mellotron. I love this song, so beautiful and sad at the same time. Thanks for sharing. 💙🎶
started listening to The Moody Blues in 1973. I was 13. My first recording bought was their 8 track😁, This is the Moody Blues..
What a treat to see these guys playing the songs I listened to constantly growing up ..
The flute always was my favorite of all. Boy, was he handsome. And learning he was the founder of The Moody Blues was doubly nice.
Love the history on UA-cam. Thanks for downloading. What a gem. .
Splendid classic video! I love it! Thanks for sharing it!
Beautiful so great to see this!
Probably the most important point in the history of music
Pinder was a musical mastermind of the group i think. his compositions have the most innovative, experimental elements of the entire works they made. with his talent and direction. the group could be 'progressive' at that time. i don't know what he's doing these days but he left big legacy. thanks for the rare vid. :-)
How unfortunate it is that we have to listen to the sloppy, monosyllabic drum fills during this otherwordly composition and performance. It must have infuriated Pinder to have to sing and play against the sonic backdrop of what sounds like someone falling down a flight of stairs.
Really rare and good!
Beautiful song and message etched into our Hearts and Minds. The Moody's music will live forever. May God Bless them! 🙂
Taking the film quality, and video quality of that day.
Considering everyone is stoned immaculate.
This song takes you into that cosmic level that the
Moodies experimented with, then denied they could
go their.
The talent was remarkable. A mix of genius, ability,
and then the truth of their endeavour.
forever strive for perfection in your endeavours....
kutter
I wish I was born in the 60's so I could enjoyed this music live (oi was born in the late 70's).... I wish Mike could play again with the guys....
I couldn't see that live because I was just born that day… So at least I have an idea of what I have missed…. Wonderful!!!
We want more Mike Pinder!!!
I can hardly believe they played this mind-bogglingly difficult piece live without trying to play at least two instruments each simultaneously and got away with it. I think that Mike is playing the piano part on the Mellotron here. Fantastic. Thanks for posting.
Wow, that was great. I’d love to have more stuff like that.
Agent Of Shield Season 4 ep. 15 bring me here.
Such a legendary
Captain Hydra me too!
The toasted guy and the hippie girl at 1:49 are perfect backdrop for this song :)
Rest In Peace Michael Pinder!
Watching their performance is my dream!There'll never be a Moody Blues again.
Not unless the sons and grandsons put something together
The Moodies and the Beatles, 2 bands where the whole is greater than the sum of their parts. Justin is their heart,Mike is their soul, Graeme is their energy, Ray is their whimsy and John is their head and the glue that holds it all together. They absolutely belong in the Hall of Fame, unfortunately I fear they'll never make it unless the above 5 can find a way to come together 1 more time to remind everyone just how good and relevant they were/are!!
Frig the Hall of Shame ! In or out, they were phenomenal !!! They evoke so many wonderful memories for me.
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Extraordinary music, extraordinary band!
Saw the band in concert in Oct 1972, it was magical - hard to find the right words to accurately describe my emotional reaction. Saw the band again in concert in the Fall of 2014 sans Ray Thomas. There were moments I actually wept in my chair to the sound of the music. (signed: combat veteran, retired U.S. Army Airborne Infantry)
Magic! Thanks for this incredible post.
This video shows why I admire these guys so much...talent unequaled and they have retained all of it. With the tuning issues it makes it so REAL which I especially love! I so wish that Mike P. would have stayed with the band but life takes it's twists and turns. My boyfriend took me to see them in concert - Cardiff, Wales 2010 and I tell you...when they walked in I felt that I was in the presence of genius. Their music: transcendent. ~Moodies Fan Forever.
Thanks for uploading this wonderful footage!👏👏👏
Musical gold here, people. No, make that platinum. RIP Ray Thomas.
@Trondoc Ray was a great flute player and pioneer in the use of the same in Rock music along with Mike Pinder with the use of the Mellotron! They defined the sound of The Moody Blues! Probably,this was the first time they performed this complex music live,but i have heard other performances of this suite,especially between 1972 and 74,and the duet of Ray´s flute with Mike´s Mellotron was simply amazing!
Unfortunately, Ray Thomas' flute playing wasn't that convincing at this point. A rather shaky affair. That may certainly have improved somewhat over the years. Norda Mullen (later Moody Blues tours) and Karmen Gould (current Justin Hayward solo tours) are in a different league altogether 😉🍀
Thanks for this step back in time, it was brilliant!