They delivered yet again! MOODY BLUES - THE ACTOR REACTION - First time hearing
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- MOODY BLUES - THE ACTOR REACTION - First time hearing.The English rock,folk,blues,group with another masterpiece.
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The Moody Blues are hard to pin down. They play all kinds of styles. The one thing you can say about them is that they have a hauntingly beautiful sound and are a truly amazing band.
This is probably one of their most perfectly crafted songs. The layers, the sound staging, the vocal mix.. just beautiful
It's truly a masterpiece
This is music of my lifetime. I discovered them when I was 17 now I'm 71. What an absolute honor to have had them in my life. I've seen the band several times and a few yeas ago saw Justin Hayward. He still sounds anazing.
The Moodys. It is ALWAYS a journey.
The moody blues is a music genre itself.
They don't sound like any other band.
They were one of the dearest bands ever and one of the highest point in progressive rock.
These guys were so important to me. I have every one of their albums. Their music always took you on a journey. One of the leaders of Progressive Rock back in the 60’s, 70’s.
they were my first concert; i was about 11. ^_^
The album In search of a lost chord is a concept album
The song Actor is about lost love
You really need to hear the whole album
The Moody Blues most complete album IMO.
Absolutely. True for the 1st 7.
The Moodies are in a class by themselves. This song is a masterpiece. The melody, vocals, guitars, flute, absolutely haunting. I wish I could go back to the times I heard each Moodies album for the first time. It was such an amazing experience to discover their songs for the first time.
Definitely one of my favorite Moody Blues songs. Perhaps the top one for me. This is the song that hooked me on them.
What a great vocal by Justin on this song, he sounds good to this day live too.
Have you seen the solo concerts of Justin and John's? Justin is doing acoustic without drums and John has a full rock band but with a cello player.
@@warriorempathshealingfromn5625 I saw Justin do a lovely set on uTube with a woman flautist and other musicians as Justin talked in between tracks about the old days, it was a lovely watch indeed.
Justin Hayward’s voice soars, and just lifts my spirit . The Moody Blues are a musical icon.
i was going through a painful divorce when this song really got to me, I've always loved the Moody Blues, their music transcends time and space!!
MB's music stands the test of time. Their music never grows old. They recorded Days of Future Passed the same time as the Beatle's Sgt. Pepper's . The big difference is that the MB continued to tour in concert for the next 50 yrs.
I grew up listening to this group & they are one of my favorites from the 60's - 80's. They have had so many hit songs. Love their mix of rock with classical music. They have a sound like no other band. The Moody Blues' most successful singles include "Go Now", "Nights in White Satin", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice" & "Your Wildest Dreams". But all of their music is great.
There is nothing like the first seven Moody Blues albums. Each one exquisite in their own way and a delight to the ears. You are a lucky man as you have the opportunity to listen to them all for the first time. I envy you!
Yes, my eldest sister in the 1970’s owned the double album “This is the Moody Blues.” I played that album after she went away to college. It’s a great composite of their first seven albums. That’s how I became a fan.
The Moody Blues are like Pink Floyd.
You have to hear their entire albums
Start to finish.
The Moody blues are talented musicians, others could try to be like them but they are nothing like anyone else -
@@friderckcougher97 i believe he meant they are like Pink Floyd in that you need to listen to the entire album because it's story and you can really only understand each song in connection with the other songs. Not that they sound like pink floyd.
Ray Thomas' flute is so beautiful in this song.
Masterpiece ..
One of their greatest!
Emotionally and Spiritual The Best Band that has ever been.
Justin wrote this one. The whole album needs to be listened to.
Once the Moodies, left the blues, they decided to do their own music. Mike Pinder brought in the mellotron that opened them to a orchestral, sometimes cosmic and spiritual place in their music. They were the original cosmic rockers. Wonderful and unique music that is true to the composer of each song. Everyone in the band wrote music, Graeme wrote poetry, Mike, Ray and John contributed some very classic and memorable songs and Justin Hayward is a prolific writer. I believe Justin's more of a introvert and writes his thoughts and feelings more than the others. so he always had a lot to offer as far as their songs. But in their classic form, it was a whole group effort.
Great reaction Harri! The Actor is a beautiful song lyrically and musically.
It's all been said before, but the core 7 albums by the Moodies were truly beautiful. Orchestral/progressive rock. Wonderful vocal harmonies and instrumentation, with the mellotron giving the orchestral effects. My personal favourite album is 'Seventh Sojourn', followed closely by 'To Our Children's Children's Children'.
It would be difficult to put them in any genre, they are unique,
They're prog.
Talent, class, and taste. Makes me appreciate how music enters ones soul.
"The Voice" live version is excellent also.
You get another glimpse of Moodies sound! !
we are all actors on our own stages! the Moodies cant be put into a musical class, their music is so wide and varied
Justin Haywood’s voice always melts my heart. Great choice Craig and Harri! 🌺✌️
Thanks!
I got "turned on" to these guys in 1969 and have loved them since. They have changed my "life philosophy" and given me a new outlook on things.
What a song I've always loved it .. His voice is just amazing
Exquisite
The Moodys have been a part of my life from the late ‘60s on. Though I’ve seen them many times over the years, 1981 turned into the year of the Moodys. Saw them at the Mushroom (Royal Albert Hall), Poplar Creek in Hoffman Estates, and either the Chicago Stadium or the Rosemont, can’t remember which. While there will be solo work especially from Justin Haywood, sadly, there will be no more Moody Blues as only two of them remain, but what a great run they had.
They play what they feel.
I saw the Moody Blues’ singer and songwriter Justin Hayward perform this in San Diego right before the pandemic and he sounded just the same. It was beautiful❤️
I’m so glad to hear that. You’re so lucky.
I'm lucky, too. I've seen them about eight times!
@@wallacecallow2255 Wow! That’s so great! I don’t know why I’d never seen them cuz me and two sisters had all of their albums. We were a lifetime trio of concert goers in San Francisco since we all saw the Beatles.
It's good to know that he still can sing. I love their performances with the orchestras.
I seen them in 2001 at the gorge in Washington state. One of Best concerts I've. Ever seen
Ive seen the Moodys many times,they were way ahead of their time,so many never get the philosophical stories..
One of my favourite Moody Blues songs
The Moody Blues left the Blues behind after they added Justin Hayward and John Lodge, following the exit of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick. At that time they decided to write and perform who they were. They then went into the recording studio and did Days of Future Passed. Also, Mike Pinder added the mellotron and the Real Moody Blues were born. The core 7 albums from Days to 7th Sojourn are the absolute best. They are my favorite band due to their melodies, harmonies, the layering of the instruments and yes the vocals. They had four of the best vocalists on the core 7. I also love their lyrics as they seam to be streams of consciousness and combine the lyrics with the music it hits the heart.
Justin Hayward is an amazing singer/song writer. But the band together, Graeme Edge, John Lodge, and Ray Thomas, is pure magic.
And Milke Pinder who quit the band to write childrens books..
Living in the Land of Make Believe. Lesser reacted to song but right up your alley. You are awesome for playing The Moody Blues.
The Moody Blues had a unique and varied sound which included some folk, classical, prog. Rock and straight rock elements
Brilliant song. Harri you did it again.
Another great one by and sung by Justin Hayward.
This song.. Yes.
Somebody of my favorite songs are New Horizons and Tuesday Afternoon and their classic Nights in White Satin. Love the Moody Blues!
You nailed it. Pick any moodies song, fantastic
I grew up with the Moodies and had a MASSIVE crush on Justin 🥰 I have seen them a few times in my hometown Liverpool UK at the Empire Theatre and we scousers always get the best concerts out of them..usually half an hour longer 😳 this is down to 2 factors, 1 if you've ever heard the Liverpool fans sing "you'll never walk alone" Well we sing the bands back on to the stage when they finish and 2 Justin is very happily married to a scouse girl and has been since 1970 and ALL his inlaws are usually at the concert...😏 the Las time I saw them Justin and John ended up sitting on the edge of the stage, guitars in hand and played You'll never Walk Alone and we where their very loud backing vocalists 🤣🤣🤣 I have big love for the Moodies Harri, Justin and John stepped out of the band briefly and set themselves up with a different name, the Blue Jay's which makes use of classical orchestration.. search "the Blue Jay's track Maybe....absolutely amazing track.🙏👍🥰
Saw Moody Blues live many times and bought all their albums. (+ BLUE Jay's Justin Hayward and John Lodge)
Unrequited love.
Nice show, Harri. You are flower child no matter what age you are.
The 1st incarnation of the band was a blues cover band, but, as others have pointed out, with the arrival of Lodge and Hayward in 1966, they moved towards psychedelia and were "Prog Rock" pioneers.
Harri, I think the band was devoted to the idea of the concept album and Justin wrote songs with the idea of both keeping to the concept while at the same time incorporating romantic love as well. I think you are right about his ‘playing a role’ and that he is pointing out that it is really a universal phenomenon .
Progressive rock can pull from many different musical genres, it can almost be anything that's what makes it so unique and the Moodies put that use on their albums
The moodies are not a blues rock band, despite their name, before Justin hayward and John Lodge joined in 1966 they were indeed a 'rythmn & blues" band, but totally changed their sound, enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work👍😊
More like cosmic rock, or at least classical rock.
How did I miss this one?
This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS!!!
The Actor is from the second of the Moodies "classic seven" albums, "In Search of a Lost Chord".
It's pretty much a proggie, psychedelic, rock album.
The Actor is one of my fave Moodies tracks, so hauntingly beautiful, full of longing
Memories
You said it yourself, their music is haunting. Don't let the name of the band fool you. They were The Moody Blues before Justin Hayward joined the band and the music changed direction. Just look at the first 7 albums title and album cover artwork. Not to mention the music after Justin Hayward joined the band.
WORD !
One of my favorite Moody Blues' songs---probably played 500 times---mostly in the 1970's. To me it is about the mystical deep unfilled yearning of love and merger with the beloved. This was the second album of the groups' "Core Seven" albums from years 1967 to 72'. The album to me gives the clue to the song: "In Search of the Lost Chord"--that of the group looking for understanding outside the normality box to lifespan's pains, mysteries and psychedelic experiences---After al: "Timothy Leary's Dead----no, no , no He's Outside Looking In!!!" (also in the album) Check out the other songs on this album----truly, truly revolutionary even for today---2022!!
Mike, you have hit it exactly!
OMG- I wore The grooves off the In Search of the Lost Chord album -as a teen in the 70’s- get a little buzz and put headphones on. Fabulous!!
You're right about the sound, it is more English folk-based. There is a story behind how the band evolved their sound. When they first started in 1964, they were effectively an R & B band. Their biggest hit at the time was a cover of "Go Now." The lead guitarist/singer was Denny Laine (who would later join Wings). However, the band struggled trying to emulate the success of "Go Now." Eventually, Denny Laine decided to leave the band to pursue other musical interests. The bassist, Clint Warwick, also left at around the same time to focus on his family.
The rest of the band wanted to carry on, and brought in John Lodge to play bass. After a search, they connected with Justin Hayward to take on lead guitar. They continued doing R & B but soon discovered that it was no longer working for them, and contemplated changing their name and sound. They received an invitation to play in Belgium with the condition that they keep the band name. During their tenure in Belgium, they developed their song writing to reflect a more "English" sound and created a stage show that would contain elements of Days of Future Passed.
My first time hearing this song. Thank you Harri!
This is a good song to explain what the Moodies are all about; their true style. This was early Moody Blues. They are so good, they speak to the heart. They're not bluesy at all; I think their name Moody Blues is more an interpretation of their mood, their emotions. The Moodies did some rock music in the 80's: "Gemini Dream", "Veteran Cosmic Rocker" (Ray singing that one) etc., but I think their agents pressured them to go in that direction at that time. But this song is a typical True Moody Blues type song "Nights in White Satin" is another true example of their style.. But I love whatever they do. Check out: "Had to Fall in Love" and "Om".
Try house of Four Doors and Floating - Superb and Sublime!
I think I'd call this a classical- rock ballad. With maybe a sprinkling of folk from the acoustic guitar sound.
Its a reflection of the passing moments thinking of another, that thinks of you as we believe, maybe. But expressing how , if I could just explain...
listen to Nights in White Satin by the moody blues,,that was a big hit, I saw them live in california, they came to my town ,so wonderful
That voice.
'New Horizons' is another great love song by Justin. (He was just 21/22 when he wrote this song! )
To me this song sounds bluesy, with elements of classical and ballad thrown in.
Harri! Hello…. This just came to me and I never see it requested anywhere. The Moody Blues great song Simple Game. You must give it a listen. The band dropped acid with Timothy Leary back in the day and their lyrics going forward always showed the spiritual effects of that. Let me know!
This fabulous group transcends all musical genres.
I always felt that their songs were like their name, feeling moody and having the blues…
Moody Blues have 4 distinctly different songwriters. Five if you count drummer Graeme Edge who provided spoken word poetry on the early albums. Guitarist Justin Hayward who wrote and sings this one was the romantic, folky, spiritual one who wrote the haunting, lonely ones. Mike Pinder, keyboardist, was the dark mystical one who wrote a lot of songs dealing with man's relationship with the universe. Ray Thomas, the flute and harmonica player wrote the more lighthearted, minstrel-like ones. And bassist John Lodge was the most rock and roll of the band, although he could also write beautiful ballads as well. You should out a couple songs from each band member. Here's a start:
Justin - "Watching and Waiting", "The Land of Make Believe" "You Can Never Go Home"
Mike - "Meloncholy Man", "Have You Heard", "Out and In"
Ray - "Legend of a Mind", "Floating", "Our Guessing Game"
John - "Isn't Life Strange", "Emily's Song", "Candle of Life"
God Bless...✌🙏
I agree!
Graeme also wrote the song “I’ll Be Level with You,” which is under-appreciated.
You should look into a song that Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) recorded on a solo album titled 'Stage door.' He was in his early 20's when he wrote it, yet is a song about parents allowing their young adult children fly off on their own. The young adult in the song is an actress.
justin Hayward came from a folk background and it shows in his writing also wrote many a love songs. they are my favorite band since 1972
The Moody Blues started out as British band trying to do American rhythm and blues, but morphed into orchestral, progressive, space rock. They made timeless and beautiful music. The meaning of the song is that he recognizes that he is just an actor, but his union in love transcends the façade and achieves something greater. It sounds like a whole orchestra, but it is just the five Moody Blues playing all the instruments, Ray Thomas on flue, Mike Pinder on Mellotron (tapes of string instruments).
John Lodge (flute and writer) does some singing early on but the main singer for the band is Justin Hayward. This is Justin, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful male voices ever. There is a strong influence of English Folk music in their sound. There is also a strong influence of English Folk music in early Genesis, yet the two bands are nothing alike. Folk music expanded greatly in all directions under the influence of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Woody's son Arlo, Bob Dylan, The Weavers, Holly Near, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and many others. The Mamas and The Papas, Simon and Garfunkel. Essentially, the English helped themselves to all genres of American Music, and gave it back to us, saying, here, listen to this.
Justin Hayward, who wrote this song,came from a folk background. The opening depicts a person whose world is a stage,like the rest of us. Each day we wake up,make up(put on the face we wish to show the world) and walk out in front of an audience..the world. He wishes to express his true feelings but cannot. You pegged it in your analysis.
In a more recent version, he talks about this song but does not elaborate because it's too personal. It does seem to be about unrequited love or a breakup,or maybe a song of reconciliation.
The original Moody blues with Denny Laine as the lead singer, was more bluesy. When Justin Hayward replaced him as lead singer,the band decided to go with his style. They also decided to keep the name.
Another song you might find interesting is called "Question" by The Moody Blues. It "reads" also like 2 different acts that interplay.
The other guitarist,John Lodge, wrote some kickass tunes with the band, for one "I'm just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band"
Popular as they were, the Moodies we're not the standard for "cool" and def underrated in terms of talent. Their album covers were 😎 Each member of that band was incredibly innovative and skilled in their craft.
My fave album is their final one together:
Seventh Sojourn
Very nice content and assessment
He lived it..
LOVE this song! !
Always Unforgettable Moody Blues♡♡♡
The Moody Blues are a classically influenced rock / soft rock band. For a little harder sound try their "I'm Just A Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" You should see the similarities between this and their other songs you've done.
Soft rock?...huh?.....must be a new "young" fan because nobody ever referred to them in thier heyday as a " Soft Rock" band.
@@joebloggs8636 Well, to be fair, Led Zeppelin they ain't...
The Moody Blues are a great early prog rock band. Like most prog bands you lose something by lifting one track out of a concept album. It is like reading a random chapter of a book. The Actor is a great song. And The Moody Blues at times do sound a bit folk like but remember that era had limited instruments and styles. These guys were at the cutting edge at that time. The song the actor is about lost love but really you need to hear the whole concept album.
Of all of the non-hit album tracks, "For My Lady" is probably the most popular of all. Beautiful song written by Ray Thomas. Another great one is "New Horizons".
Seeing him in Phoenix on May 19. He will also return to his favorite OC haunt, the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano a few days later.
I always loved the Moodies coz I related to the English folk songs. My Nana was Enlish, so... and the atmosphere they create is heavenly. All of the members sang backup chorus to that effect.
This is part of In search of the Lost Chord album
great reaction harri! one of my favourite moody blues songs!! ; )
Poets before their time. Have always loved the Moody Blues . Thank Harri and Craig
You’re welcome!
@@craigaust3306 Two friends of mine have great Moody Blues vids. So look for Moody Jill (name Jill) and Essential Degnities (Jeff), they do the best vids. Jill's "Gypsy" is awesome, and they don't mind sharing✌
@@user_t_o_m_i_c Thanks!
@@user_t_o_m_i_c I just did a search for Jeff’s CZcams channel, and I came up empty. Are you sure about the spelling?
@@craigaust3306 There is not a space:
EssentialDegnities ! I went into search, and Jeff isn't listed in search, he must have left. I've had my channel since 2015. Sorry! If you want, just hit my name, go to my channel, and go to the Moody Blues Playlist. Jeff did "The Story In Your Eyes," and 2 down is Jill's "Gypsy." ✌👍
Love their music, one of my fav groups, them, The Bee Gees….just so much good music back in my day!
Harri I encourage you to react to these Moody Blue's songs: Watching And Waiting, It's Up To You, Dawning Is The Day and a real rocker by them called: The Story In Your Eyes.
I BELIEVE your Perception... Or how you interpret this Justin Hayward's Song is PRECISE!! He, himself has even revealed some of this!! It is VERY PERSONAL! SO, he did not explain it down to detail. Believe it or not.... I know quite a lot about Moody Blues and Justin Hayward!!
I've listened to a few of your Moody Blues reaction videos and, I've noticed that, you are VERY PERCEPTIVE!!
GREAT JOB!!!🙏👏👏👏🌈😇
un chef d'oeuvre , JUSTIN talentueux ,une ambiance les MOODY BLUES ..ok!
Loved the Moody Blues!! Knights in White Satin was huge!!
This God and Universe vibrates complete. I cannot hear that song without have those words come to mind. It is against the law. The heptaparaparshinokh law of seven, I think it was. I'll ask the boatswain. "Boatswain. Git in here!!"
He dutton no kneeder (xi saed).
"The Actor" is one of my top ten, maybe five, of their songs, all of which you should treat yourself to their commitment to heart.
They are a more mature Beatles. A progressive rock band informed by folk, ballad, madrigal, classical, romantic, and world music. Nothing to do with blues, really. The opposite. Exuberance. Spirituality. Mind expansion. Meditation. Love love love. Oh how I love it! I once noticed that people who listened to Moody Blues also read Herman Hesse. Hope the Blue Jays pays you a visit. Peace and love. db charlotte, nc, usa
The moody blues began as a British Invasion group that had a big hit with Denny Laine singing lead on “Go Now”. Several years later, Denny and their bassist Cliff left and Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge joined the group with Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder remaining. They took a new direction with their first album “Days of Future Passed” with a full orchestra. The album had “Nights in White Satin” as the lead single. They began as a R&B rock unit but every subsequent album was orchestral in nature and approach. I hope you explore their numerous hit singles!
Almost correct, but Graeme Edge was the original drummer. He was there when the band also consisted of Denny, Cliff, Ray and Mike. Graeme is the only one who is actually on every Moody Blues album, from the very first to the very last.
@@garycolon4213 Thanks, Gary.
Prog-rock confuses many people. When you reach this level of musical ability, you can't be called "blues" or "rock, " etc. You are redefining musical genres. The Moodies are so friggin' good. In some ways...they were/are the best of them all...IMHO.
Oh The Moodies.....where you wanted to go when the radio rock got boring. Brings me back in time. Thank you :).....they were never a bluesy rock band ...it was their name that fooled everyone.
Actually, their very first album (when Denny Lane was with them) was, indeed, blues based. After Denny left and Justin Hayward and John Lodge came aboard, they totally changed their entire approach, which was more fitting for the sensibilities of the "new" lineup. They kept the name, even if it no longer fit their style. Funny though, the name still suited their sound, for some reason! BTW, John Lodge had been with them before the Denny Lane "Go Now" period, but he left the band to further his education. He came back to the fold just in time for their big change.
Just a thought there may be a reference to Shakespeare, in his phrase All the worlds a stage, with the consideration that we are all Actors playing our Parts. Just my guess I would be interested to hear your take on that
It is not just the Blues but MOODY BLUES. Another words their music changes MOODS. Much of Justin Haywards music that he wrote was about a kind of desperation. He wrote the song after he met his wife.