A sonic overload! Rich, creamy, dreamy, mysterious and hypnotic...Thanks for watching! 🥰
@w.geoffreyspaulding6588
Жыл бұрын
All perfect adjectives for this song, Brandon! The Moodies were such a part of my soundtrack late 60’s, early 70’s……memories of college days….having a few tokes…..😁✌️
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
😁 Hi! Ah, yes, I can picture it....Moody, The Doors, Floyd, maybe some Zep....Toketown , USA!!! 😉
@MisterWondrous
Жыл бұрын
Before I realized I was to be an exuberant clown, I thought I might be able to wear the melancholy man mantle, but the mantle was too heavy for my joyous shoulders, and I opted for sweetness and light. I remember that his (Pinder) voice gets washed over by the crowd in the end, with him yelling in a faint distance, "Believe me...". The band is penitentially underrated and overlooked, especially by criticasters whose beings have yet to evolve to a point where they can access internally what the hell is going on under the hood of these paradises lost.
@darkprose
9 ай бұрын
When I was a kid, Moody Blues was one of my father’s favorites. It’s haunting and overwhelmingly beautiful. My father died last year in the hospital. Thanks, Dad, wherever you are.
@mellowyellowvision
5 ай бұрын
RIP Mike Pinder (4/25/24). He was the mellotron wizard who's contribution to the sixties psychedelic sound was very underrated. He also sings Lost In A Lost World, Thinking Is The Best Way To Travel, When You're A Free Man, and others.
@musicaficionado2974
Жыл бұрын
Such a masterpiece. Thank you so much! And the memories.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@garrymcculloch2826
Жыл бұрын
Always loved this song
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Hello garry! Great, and thanks so much for stopping by tonight!!
@reneelyons6836
Жыл бұрын
Younger me would not have appreciated this song or even like it. But older me.....ADORES this song. ♥🎶🎶🎶
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Жыл бұрын
Woohoo!!!
@HrLBolle
Жыл бұрын
my age for now reads a leading 3 and I am with you on that one. older can mean so much more the just a pairing of numbers
@ctoan_
6 ай бұрын
I loved this song since i was 22 when i first heard it. Now i'm almost 25
@lynnhoffman247
Жыл бұрын
Yay, another blast from my past 🤗🎼🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
LYNN!! Hello...Didn't know if anyone would show up this late at night.....well maybe it's morning for you 😃 Thanks for being first 🥇
@lynnhoffman247
Жыл бұрын
@@retroreactions....Heya Brandon, yes it’s nearly 2:30am here! I fell asleep a while ago & woke up to see you had a new reaction. Have a great weekend 👍🏼🤗👋🏽
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Haha, nice! Thanks for watching me late! Have a great one as well, see ya soon! 💙
@MrThesem
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Perhaps my favorite Moody Blues song, since I first heard it as a young teenager. With all their songs I certainly wasn’t expecting you to get to this one so quickly. Thanks and cheers!!
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Hello! So glad you love this song. Yes, I wanted to pick a popular one with a cool title! You're welcome and thanks for tuning in!
@c.s.s.1723
10 ай бұрын
This song always just blows me away. I almost need to be ready to listen because it is SO strong. So many layers, so many facets. Just a pure masterpiece. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@berndschuster1547
Жыл бұрын
Thank you "Retro Reactions" for the good music: Melancholy Man from Moody Blues! All the best from Germany!
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Much peace and blessings to you in beautiful Germany!
@johnbrowne2170
Жыл бұрын
One of their very best.
@l-bird
Жыл бұрын
One reason I liked The Moody Blues so much is because they went against the grain and were so different than most of the other bands out there. Of course a band still has to produce rich well done music, and Moody Blues did that for me. Thanks Brandon!
@RoccoMax100
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for reviewing this! This is my favorite MB piece. So stripped down and authentic sounding. And of course Mike Pinder’s trademark Mellotron. Great review!
@sourisvoleur4854
Жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite MB song! I love the minor key feel, and the descending scale melody. Gorgeous. And then when they sing both parts together -- I love that effect! The whole supporting instrumentation - rhythm section and synths - is very trance-like.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Oh perfect! Yes, we feel very similarly about this one. Thanks so much for the late night (here) watch time!!
@sagitt1856
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful example of composition which testifies how much THE MOODY BLUES is so much more than "Nights In White Satin". A single melodic line all in graduation (like a bolero) supported by an almost angelic backchorus which envelops an introspective lyrical framework (hynotic repetition). Thanks.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Hi there... Awesome review/description there. Thanks so much for watching!
@bmille2121
Жыл бұрын
Mike Pinder on vocals and the mellotron. He was one of the masters of the mellotron. He’s not one of the main singers for the MoodyBlues, but he did a few good ones Justin Hayward has been the main beautiful voice of the Moody blues, including on nights in White satin and even though he’s in his 70s now he is still on tour and he still has an amazing voice holding up pretty well for his age.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I will have to compare their voices. I really appreciate you watching tonight!
@bmille2121
Жыл бұрын
@@retroreactions.... by the way those hi falsetto background vocals you heard were also Justin Hayward. He has an amazing vocal range and new wants to his voice. Check out some of his recent live Tuesday afternoon video series concerts. Really good stuff. He still has an amazing voice into his 70s.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Cool, I will look that up! I definitely enjoyed seeing him in my Nights live reaction, thanks!
@NYCOPERAFAN
Жыл бұрын
@@bmille2121 The falsetto is John Lodge who sang falsetto on many tracks of theirs. Hayward tends to be overemphasized when discussing the Moodies particularly in the 60s and 70s when all the band members contributed equally.
@NYCOPERAFAN
Жыл бұрын
Pinder was absolutely crucial to the band in that period, more responsible than anyone else for their orchestral sound. And in fact he WAS one of the main singers usually composing and singing 2 or more songs per album, just as did Justin, Ray, and John (Graham with the poetry).
@mrysedeers
Жыл бұрын
Yes! the original Moody Blues! Wonderful poetry from Mike Pinder...just saying':)
@davidrauh8118
Жыл бұрын
The Moodies 7 core albums, from Days Of Future Passed through Seventh Sojourn, had four vocalists and four songwriters. It's by far their best work during that time period. Thought provoking lyrics and exquisite musicality.
@stevecowder4774
Жыл бұрын
There really was no other band like the Moody Blues. These guys chose a path of their own in capturing everyone’s imagination. Their beautifully, haunting brand of music in this song as well as many others is what set them apart from most bands out of the 60s. They were truly special. And Brandon if you haven’t heard it yet, I heavily recommend “ Legend of a Mind “ from In Search of the Lost Chord album. Talk about haunting, it’s a mind trip of its own because of what it’s about. I’ll say no more.
@michaelwilliams3232
5 ай бұрын
Check out 'I'm Just a Singer (in a rock and roll band)' and 'Ride My See Saw.'
@enocvargas2770
Жыл бұрын
I would like to suggest the song “watching and waiting “ from the album “to our children’s children’s children “ also by the magnificent moodies 🙂
@BP-kx2ig
5 ай бұрын
Good choice
@charlesbishop4000
Жыл бұрын
Very good review. It’s obvious you have a great educated appreciation based on experience.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you so much Charles for watching and for the wonderful compliment! Yes, some musical background here- keyboard guy and I've written about 63 songs back in my younger days, but I've been a huge music fan since about age 7 or so (1982). Such a joy discovering hundreds of amazing songs in the last 9 months here on the channel. Thanks again!
@profjohnfrinks
Жыл бұрын
I'm a fan, so I may be biased; however, I don't think there is a bad song on their core albums!
@michaelbaucom4019
Жыл бұрын
Forgot about this one. Great teamwork displayed musically, and underscores the lyrics. Great production/engineering, well composed. Can't ask for much more from a song. Justin Hayward is the primary lead singer(Hayward is who you hear on Nights In White Satin) for the Moodies, but, as noted, other band members get their turns on lead vocals
@grahamharley4895
Жыл бұрын
Not one of my favourite MB tracks but great to here it again. Haunting and memorable, Thanks.
@BP-kx2ig
5 ай бұрын
Mike Pinder, the composer and singer has now passed away. A great loss.
@EchoesDaBear
Жыл бұрын
Brandon, my man! This was the best morning wake-up video to see! This is as fine a deep cut you can get. I remember when I bought this album, my friend & I were under some green influence & this song came on! Talk about a 'head space' track! The deepness of the keys, bass & of course Pinder's voice, it just transfixed us! One of his finest contributions! All 5 members contributed (drummer Graeme (RIP) was typically poems, usually recited by Pinder - that deep voice!). Justin Hayward has probably sung the most (and has the most distinctive sound), John Lodge has one of the finest falsettos of the 70's (that's who you hear in the background). Ray Thomas (RIP) had a wonderful voice & songs too! A very dynamic band!! Great reaction! Cheers
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you loved this one ☺
@frankgercas1392
Жыл бұрын
I saw the Moody Blues when 7th Sojourn came out. I saw them again several years ago. Justin Hayward still has a great voice. A couple more Mike Pinder songs are Lost in a Lost World, Simple Game, and When You're a Free Man. Also Have You Heard. I play all these on my guitar. Excellent commentary. Thanks for posting.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Hello. I added your suggestions to my list. Thanks for watching and for the compliment!
@antrygis1
Жыл бұрын
...But we're going...to keep growing...Wait and See!" It was scary then but oh so prophetic. Mike Pinder did some great, great songs.
@leathewolf
11 ай бұрын
A madrigal!
@bigjapi1
Жыл бұрын
If you haven't listened to them yet... obviously I recommend, first of all "Nights In White Satin", and also "Blue Guitar" and "Your Wildest Dreams"
@tommhill9948
Жыл бұрын
Justin’s “Blue World” from a later album is his melancholy man- type song. Graeme Edge was a pioneer in MIDI drumming. Blue World is set up with electronic drums and a synth cadence by Patrick Moraz, who took over for Mike Pinder in the ‘80’s. Check out Procession/Story In Your Eyes for a Justin rocker!💙💙💙💙💙
@jameshunter7303
Жыл бұрын
I hate to say it, but they don’t make music like that anymore!
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
That's for sure!
@scottolson6858
Жыл бұрын
Great song! You’ve gotta give “Legend of a Mind” a listen!
@brucecronin6396
10 ай бұрын
Each and every one of their albums had 10 songs and each Mood'ie got to write and perform, 2 songs on each album. Mike Pinder played the Mellotron, and I always looked forward to Mike's songs every time a new MB's album, appeared at the Record Store.
@marktrail8624
11 ай бұрын
You should see the live version of this from 1970. Isle of Wight concert in front of 600,000 fans. It's on YT. By the end of the song Mike Pinder was shouting out his vocals so emotionally. That was a great concert, look it up.
@drmagic60
Жыл бұрын
I’d never heard this song before and should give it another listen. I was never big into the MB, although I’m familiar with their bigger hits. Not sure about this one though… just didn’t grab me like others. Again, that’s why there’s so much different music out there.
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Wow! We just never fully know about everyone's musical taste!
@HrLBolle
Жыл бұрын
When all the stars fall Into the sea and onto the ground And angry voices carry the wind further A ray of light will fill your head And you will remember what was said To all the good men this world has ever known It may well be that this is dedicated to the rise and fall of the most destructive fire-based weapons, created in the greatest human fear by ways of science and made tangible by workers in the laboratories of Los Alamos. I don't think I need to speak the name, as most will understand what I refer too
@hermodstordal9209
9 ай бұрын
We got a little bit from the start of the following song «the balance», which contains this fantastic poem that the world needs to hear today ❤️
@godbluffvdgg
Жыл бұрын
This song is also on a great compilations on a double album of theirs- "This is The Moody Blues" it's what made me fall in love with the Moodies decades ago...Here's the whole album...kzitem.info/news/bejne/0q6Fp5ypp5l-rJg
@retroreactions....
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mrysedeers
Жыл бұрын
Moog Synthesizer
@robertclark8044
6 ай бұрын
That's not a moog, it's a Melotron.
@billhiggins1882
Жыл бұрын
They have alot better songs than night in white satin
@michaeltownshend4503
11 ай бұрын
Try one step into the light. Classic moodies and Pinder track
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