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AndreasE · Post by **AndreasE** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:35 pm

Nearly forgotten nowadays, superstars in the late ´60s/early ´70s ...

But they really did Prog Rock in their early recordings until ´72. And they were the real pioneers using the Mellotron as a main instrument. Mike Pinder worked for the english Mellotron developing/building company ´Streetly Electronics´ before he got group member of the Moody Blues.

I love their music still today.

AndreasE · Post by **AndreasE** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:43 pm

... and not to forget: They made the first concept album in the rock music ever including a symphony orchestra (Days of Future Past, incl. Nights in white satin).

HoTRocK · Post by **HoTRocK** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:44 pm

Damn good live too. Always been one of my favourites.
Strange they haven't actually influenced my own style of writing, not conciously anyway, maybe I should try something...

Glassback · Post by **Glassback** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:48 pm

HoTRocK wrote:Damn good live too. Always been one of my favourites.

Hi Rob.

ps - don't you ever read your pm's?

papawillow · Post by **papawillow** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:49 pm

I have Long Distance Voyager which is a very strong album and also a Greatest Hits album,,, "Tuesday Afternoon" is a song which always grabs my attention.

HoTRocK · Post by **HoTRocK** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:51 pm

Hi Mick, how are you dood?

Glassback · Post by **Glassback** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:53 pm

HoTRocK wrote:Hi Mick, how are you dood?

(in keeping with thread...)
The Answer - pretty darn cool, man.

AndreasE · Post by **AndreasE** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:59 pm

Btw., they are still active in doing recordings and touring (mostly GB and USA).

HoTRocK · Post by **HoTRocK** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:14 pm

So are wishbone ash...and they're a good night out too.

Glassback · Post by **Glassback** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:15 pm

AndreasE wrote:Btw., they are still active in doing recordings and touring (mostly GB and USA).

It's only a rumour - I have NEVER recorded or toured with the Moody Blues.

Glassback · Post by **Glassback** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:15 pm

HoTRocK wrote:So are wishbone ash...and they're a good night out too.

But without the white satin?

AndreasE · Post by **AndreasE** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:19 pm

Glassback wrote:
AndreasE wrote:Btw., they are still active in doing recordings and touring (mostly GB and USA).
It's only a rumour - I have NEVER recorded or toured with the Moody Blues.

No, GB stands for George Bush

HoTRocK · Post by **HoTRocK** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:27 pm

and UK is pronounced Yuck!

The_Hidden_Goose · Post by **The_Hidden_Goose** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:29 pm

Ahhhh God Bless The Brummies!

I loved Night in White Satin, the song. Other people have done nice versions too, since.

Never been overly keen on the albums tho...dunno why. Even in my prog-rock-luvvin days.

Maybe I ought to go seek them out again.

AndreasE · Post by **AndreasE** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:29 pm

Another Prog Rock group: Moody Blues ...