His voice has not changed 1 bit since the original 1967!!!!!! One of the all-time classics of classic Rock!!!!!!!!!!! Grandpa can SANG ;-) Now you see what a whole Band of Grandpas can do ;-) Can you imagine the Genius of the mind of a 19 year old kid to compose this????

"How do we call this?"... We call this what it is: BEAUTIFUL.

his voice is still as great as it ever was in his youth, one of the best voices in music history

@gwh0

27 күн бұрын

Not really. Just listen to a youthful version.

@donmills10

26 күн бұрын

Turtle said it all Biss.

His voice has aged better than anyone in rock. You still need to hear him at 20. It will make you cry.

This song is one of those masterpieces that defy the sands of time. Why can't we make music like this anymore?😢

He wrote that song at age 19,amazing song originally came out in 1967, then it was released again in 1972, one of the greatest songs ever made!

"Cold hearted Orb that rules the night -- Removes the colors from our sight. Red is grey, and yellow white. But we decide which is right, and which is an illusion."

The lead singer, Justin Hayward, wrote this when he was 19. He is 77 and still on tour! I will see him live again in June! His voice is still as beautiful and compelling as EVER!! And your reaction to Rays flute is so charming!! Thank you!!

@Zedness

26 күн бұрын

I went to two UK concerts in March (2024) and Justin was AMAZING

Every member of the Moody Blues was so talented and could play multiple instruments. Studio albums they didn't need a backup orchestra, they could produce an orchestra themselves.

"Days of future passed" was an album with a lot of orchestral back up. You would enjoy it.

I was 15 when this song was "born" in 1967!!! His voice is like a time machine....the same after all these years!! PERFECT!!!!💜💜🎶🎼🎵🎸🎧🥁🎤🎹🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘

The main force in the group behind the rich orchestral and cosmic texture in their music within the seven core albums, was Mike Pinder, co-founder of the band, keyboard player and songwriter (who left the band in the late 70s, way before this concert) just passed away a week ago. Mike's transcendent soul and creativity was the life-force behind the Moody Blues. He's up there with the great classical composers. RIP on your journey, Mike!

@martensjd

28 күн бұрын

Pinder passed away very recently, on April 24. Ray Thomas (flute) and Graeme Edge (drums) also passed in recent years

Such A BEAUTIFUL BAND AND A BEAUTIFUL SONG ....THIS BAND AGED VERY WELL

So this is a beautiful song with gut wrenching lyrics because it's all about a broken heart. She gave him some satin sheets then dumped him shortly after. The sheets were too short they didn't reach the end of the bed. Hence "Nights in White satin never reaching the end ". Then he has a line about how beautiful she was. The next line of lyrics "Letters I have written never meaning to send" With 20 versions of the letter sitting in the trash he never mails the letter to try and win her back why? Listen to his next line of lyrics, "Just what the truth is I don't know anymore". He's questioning that she never really loved him. "Seeing others walking hand in hand" seeing others in love just brings back the pain of his broken heart". Go back and listen to it again. Damn the song all to hell its so beautifully yet gut wrenching at the same time. Every time I hear this song I cry and wonder where she is and how she is doing, for I too have a broken heart.

"Nights In White Satin" is their most famous song. Moody Blues are one of my favorite groups from the 60's-80's. Love their mix of rock with classical music. Lots of great songs such as "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "The Story In Your Eyes", "Question", "Ride My See-Saw", "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice" etc. All of their music is great! Many of their records are concept albums & meant to be listened to all at once. Sadly Ray Thomas their flute player & singer passed away in 2018 & their drummer Graeme Edge passed away in 2021.

Mike Pinder the founder of the group and keyboard player just passed a couple of days ago. He was the one who came up with these arrangements. Once they did this they found their sound and created a whole genre.

I've grown up with these guys, and his voice hasn't changed one pitch.

I saw them in 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1992. Never a wrong note and the emotional response was there everytime. Awesome band.

@guyray1504

27 күн бұрын

I saw them in 87 in Las Vegas. What a great show.

@vicprovost2561

26 күн бұрын

Saw them 3 times, once with a full orchestra, always amazing. 🎵

Bisscute is a old soul she will love all the music in the time period!

Another genius from the past. Absolutely stunning with his band. His voice is timeless...Awesome

Cutie he has always soundedl like this he hasnt lost anything in his VOICE other artists have covered this but not 1 can touch this❤❤❤❤

From a singer's perspective the "mini-yodel" you've asked about is called a glottal stop. Great reaction to an iconic song! Keep doing what you do Biscute, you're absolutely adorable.

The vocals and instrumental sound bring you to some mental picture or place of yearning. I was lucky to grow up in a era where music was like this!

When I grew up in the 70s, this was the big wedding song.

This is one of the best songs ever written.

I saw them in 1986 they were magic. Tuesday Afternoon is also a beutiful song

I've been listening to this song since 1972. It never gets old. My favorite album of theirs is "Days of Future Past". It is a whole operetta. Glad you enjoyed them. His voice is as strong and true as it was in the 70s. Good reaction.

@andyh4224

26 күн бұрын

Days of Futures past is my favorite X-Men movie!!!!!

Amazing performance. They inaugurated the progressive rock movement. Thank you so much for reacting to this masterpiece.

This song was part of the concept album Days of Future Passed, released in 1967. It chronicles the different parts of a day in the life of Everyman. I listened to this album endlessly growing up.

One of my all time favorites! IMO, the best version of this is still their original studio recording.

A beautiful song especially this version Tuesday Afternoon is another great song by them. Justin's voice has stayed strong through the many years it's amazing really. Great reaction enjoyed it thank you.

This is originally a very old song, from the 1960s. Moody Blues were one of the first groups to fuse rock with orchestration.

Everyone has their opinion about which is the best version of this song and whether it's a live version or a studio version, I like them all, but this for me is the very best of the best. It's a mature sound and along with the amazing orchestra brings out the fullness of the piece. This song is from my youth, I'm 70 years old, so I've listened to it many, many times over the years and also though I've heard many other songs from these guys, this is by far my favorite and also my favorite performance. Thank you for your reaction young lady!

Wow, Biss, Moody Blues, you've really gone back to a classic from my pre-teen yrs. There's nothing like the 60s/70s. His voice is still 90% of what it was. Beautiful incl. the flute, haunting. Super pick, 😊

While not the first, nor the last, rock band to use an orchestra in their music, NO ONE does it better and so seemlessly than The Moody Blues. They have been my favorite group (until I discovered Home Free in 2020) since the 70's.

This song was originally released in 1967 and his voice sounds nearly exact to what it did back then. I remember this song as a kid, one of my favorites. Also, in the released version there is a poem read at the end, its well worth watching the video from then with the full song and poem, "Breath deep, the gathering gloom..."

When they are on tour, they send their music ahead. I live in a southern Indiana town, and we have a great philharmonic orchestra. They backed the Moody Blues very professionally. I rank it as one of the best concerts I have seen.

4:54 Apologies if you've already done it but if you love the Flute then Jethro Tull is a must, the pinnacle! There was no such thing as Folk Rock until Ian Anderson decided there should be! Almost on a whim he became one of the world's greatest flautists. Their live performances are amazing! A bunch of amazing musicians just having a great time! I challenge anybody to hold back a smile whilst watching them.

😂 ... up to the point ... You asked the ❓ does his voice still as great ❓ I felt like I was listening to the original video ‼️ Thanks for the Entertainment 🙃

Justin is a classically trained singer, he knows how to care for his voice

If you like the flute you may like Jethro Tull. They have plenty of flute music. They are/were a progressive rock band. Their best album, IMO, is Thick as a Brick. It was done tongue-in-cheek but is so good.

@neogunb3

27 күн бұрын

Thick as a Brick is quite good, but my personal favorite, probably because I grew up on it, is the album Aqualung. It's another concept abum and is about religion and society. Regardless, if you like flute, you have to give Jethro Tull a listen.

@Trev359

27 күн бұрын

@@neogunb3 I forgot about Aqualung. Yes, that is very good too.

I'm 74 years old and I bought this album when it first was released. This group was my favorite. My second favorite was Led Zepplin and third was Steely Dan.

Hello Bisscute. I see with pleasant surprise that you reacted to other old acquaintances, none other than Moody Blus. I love every time you make a reaction to these old bands, because when they were at their peak, obviously there was no internet, there was no social networks, there was no YouTobe, etc., that is, they did not have the opportunity to spread their music more massively, their art and their talent, as happens today, that is why I am especially happy when someone as young and sensitive as you, appreciates and spreads what these great bands and artists did to the current generations. The one you chose to react to Moody Blues is an excellent song: Nights in White Satinde, from 1967, if I'm not mistaken, it already has its yesterdays, but it does not lose its validity, it continues to tell us many things and continues to move us, as you yourself experienced. I recommend other songs from them such as: The story in your eyes, Ride my see-saw, Tuesday afernoon, among others. Greetings and a hug from Mexico City.

Ray Thomas was (R.I.P.) the flutist in the Moody Blues… Fun reaction and review 👊🏻

This is a beautiful song. Incredible, especially considering how young he was when he wrote it. Talking about the flute, made me think of the song "Hocus Pocus" by Focus. Wild song. Everyone who does a reaction to it, has a great time. Such a _UNIQUE_ song.

This song sounds great with the orchestra. In many of there live performances they have a orchestra with them

Voices in the Sky; The Balance; One More Time to Live.

I love the way that you react to the songs. You're so cute and emotional.

Hello Bisscute. Great song choice nights in white satin The moody blues

I discovered this song 2 years ago, I love it so much

Great song! Another great Moody Blues song is 'Tuesday Afternoon! For flute, try Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath

An incredible band, augmented by a full Symphony Orchestra in one of the best songs ever. This song was the climax of the classic, concept album, Days of Futures Past. They had a full orchestra on that ground breaking album in 1967 and was the first of 7 albums in a row from 1967 - 1972 that is one of the great runs in the Rock Era. Like Prog Rock to come, their albums were composed to be heard in their entirety, even if a bunch of individual songs, they flowed together and each album is an incredible music statement, up there with the best bands of the era. When we tripped back in the 70s, we always had Pink Floyd and King Crimson on at some point but we also had the Moody Blues in frequent rotation. Try Legend of a Mind next, their ode to LSD guru Timothy Leary. Great stuff, they will freak you out at how great they were if given a chance. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎤🎸🎶

was lucky enough to have seen then in the mid 70s. they were fantastic.

This was the first concert I went to when I was a kid, one of my parents favorite bands, i remembering coming away thinking they had an amazing amount of talent. Also the first time I got a contact high

You were a faery in another life. The lightness of the flute calls to you.

this album is a must to be listened to end to end. it is their first of 7 concept albums in a row. they have 16 total studio albums. any of the 8 or so solo albums by the singer will give you a good idea of how his voice was one of the most recognizable male voices back ion the day

Seeing this live 2x made me very emotional…

Justin did this to us in the 60s. These Moody Blues augmentations were totally unexpected from a rock band. I believe this song even had a monolog in the after song orchestration. This additional effort gave people a greater appreciation for the entire work and not just the edited 3 minute AM monaural pop radio version. FM stations without the same restrictions played the longer album cuts. This elevated the listening experience led to a boost in sales of stereo systems. The long play versions were enjoyed in millions of homes. I would guess that Justin was still at 80 plus percent of his peak when this concert was recorded. We were all surprised when the Moody Blues started releasing new music in the mid-80s. It was as though they had never left. e.g. YOUR WILDEST DREAMS, and it's sequel. I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE SOMEWHERE.

I am an old codger and have been a fan of the Moody Blues since their hit with a cover of the Motown classic Go Now. At that time, Denny Laine was the lead singer, and Clint Warwick was the bassist. Justin Hayward replaced Denny Laine as lead singer, and John Lodge replaced Clint Warwick as bassist in 1966, and the music of the band changed from a Blues inspired format to an orchestral, psychedelic form. This song is from the album Days Of Future Passed, which was released in 1967. The album is a concept album and is a day as well as a life of a normal person. The album was recorded with Peter Knight and the London Symphony Orchestra. The Moody Blues were the first rock band to record with a symphony orchestra and also the first band to incorporate a Mellatron. The Mellatron was an instrument that could record sounds on a loop and play them back, enabling the band to have the sound of an orchestra on stage with them as well as other sounds. Mike Pinder was the keyboardist and played the Mellatron and recently passed away at age 82. I was fortunate enough to see the band live many times between 1972 and 1978. I saw them several times performing with symphony orchestras, which was always a special treat. I lost interest after they replaced Mike Pinder with the flashy, less talented (in my opinion) Patrick Moraz in 1978. The music changed direction without the influence of Mike Pinder, who was a major influence in the direction of their earlier sounds that I loved. You should listen to the entire Days Of Future Passed album. The entire album is a masterpiece, and it was one of the three rock albums that were most influential in the direction of music today, along with the Beatles Sargeant Peppers Lonley Hearts Club Band and the Beach Boys Pet Sounds. All three albums were released in 1967, and all were way ahead of their time.

When I was 4 years old and my sisters were 12 and 14 years old I remembered the look in their eyes when this song would play and so I bought live concert tickets for myself and my sister who could go (the older one) for this band. It was worth it. She was so happy to see them live.

@ReligionOfSacrifice

23 күн бұрын

Anything more? "I know you're out there somewhere" and "Your Wildest Dreams." The one you just listened to was written after my sisters were born and before I was born. These two came out when I was young and I absolutely loved these two.

@ReligionOfSacrifice

23 күн бұрын

More flute "The Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull & this is a story you must hear at least once as you love songs with story & this one will blow your mind.

So great it was a hit twice in 1967 and 1972.

So glad you got around to finally hitting the moody blues!! His voice is as good as it ever was!

Awesome reaction as usual miss biss! If you enjoy the flute, be sure to check out Jethro Tull. You won't be disappointed 😍🤙

The instrument that always gets me is the violin, and a full piano. Maybe it is my love of classical music, and that I used to play the violin, and wish that I had never stopped, but that type of sounds always goes right to my soul. Great song and thank you for the review!

This is from the album "Days of Future Passed", and is meant to be played from beginning to end. It's a progression of a day's time from beginning to the end of the day. It has some beautiful songs in it.

This entire album is perfection

Lots to check with the art-rock group, Moody Blues. Charted records for over 20 years. The last original member, Mike Pinder, passed away a few days ago. Justin Hayward and John Lodge joined a short time after the band was formed. Ray Thomas was the flutist. On the original album there was a poem read (Late Lament) near the end of the song. In this video the orchestra played the ending without the poem. The song's final note on the album was struck with a gong! pretty cool. 😎

Thanx for this reaction. The Moody Blues brings me bcak to my youth. The made so much beautiful songs. And Justin has a great voice. This song is still one of their greatest. I remember they used the Moog synthesizer in that days. great compositions.

my favorite band since the 60's. I just switched my greatest hits 4 CD package in my CD system today. Santa

thats a great observation , the crowd being quiet , meaning they are really enjoying it

I've seen them live in Toledo and Columbus Ohio and both with a symphony orchestras. They were amazing both times

I also love the flute and the cello in rock music.

The late Ray Thomas played the flute here. You probably would enjoy his Moody Blues song called “Legend of a Mind.”

I saw them live and they looked and sounded identical to this performance and with full orchestra. Best concert I’ve ever seen.

Thank you for sharing this. I listened to this song a lot in my teens. It was pretty cool watching someone get to listen to it for the first time.

🇨🇦 I am surprised you have not reacted to this song before ! And Justin's voice has not changed, this is why they have been my favourite group since 1968 ! 🇨🇦

They had a string of 7 incredible albums 67-72.

Every rock band needs a backing orchestra!😮

One of the best songs ever

I've read through a lot of the other comments and for some reason, I like songs of there that were not mentioned by other commenters. "Your Wildest Dreams" and "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" are my two favorite songs of theirs, Nights In White Satin coming in at #3. I'm glad you liked them as much as so many of us out here do as well.

Saw them in 1987 in Miami and in 2001 in Atlanta. Both were great performances. They didn't have the orchestras in those performances, but still great.

This always makes me want to hear whiter shade of pale by procol harum

here is another moody blues song,great rocking tune with orchestra-I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band) (Live "Royal Albert Hall" Version)

Haven’t heard this in a minute but it’s always a great song to hear💜

It takes a strong man to be tender.😊

Another great song: Forever Autumn. The Moody Blues. (1978)

I like the variety of songs that you have in your channel this orchestra composition with Moody Blues was a great choice. Keep up with the good work.

I especially love the version with the poem.

It is a beautiful song, agreed there. And I don't think I've listened to a live version before. The live band just adds more atmosphere to it

Age or prime don't matter... You felt it!!!! ;)

See not all classical music is going to make you cry Biss!

Great reaction to this beautiful song! From this band I would recommend "Question". Besides that I would like to suggest it is time you tried yourself some Jethro Tull. Look for "Locomotive Breath" live version!!

Justin Hayward is one of those very rare singers whose voice ages like fine wine. He sounds as good in this performance as he did when it was released in the studio so many years ago. Other amazing "senior" vocalists you must check out are: 1) Gary Brooker (Procul Harum - "A Whiter Shade of Pale" Live in Denmark; 2) Burton Cummings (Lead Singer of The Guess Who - Performed "These Eyes" in Las Vegas in 2017); 3) Phil Collins - ("In The Air Tonight" Live in Paris 2004 HD (KZread); 4) Heart ("Stairway to Heaven" - Kennedy Center Honors Led Zeppelin); Joe Cocker - ("You Are So Beautiful" - Nearly Unplugged); Louis Armstrong - ("What A Wonderful World" - 1967 ABC); Elton John and Billy Joel - "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"(Live in Madison Square Garden - Greatest Hits One Night Only" concert).

When I was a little boy, this song scared me because of the haunting sound… as I grew older, I fell in love with it… and that feeling remains today. One of my favorite songs ever.

It's good to be reminded of this song with the heartbreaking belting. Another song from the same era is A Whither Shade Of Pale by Procul Harum. A touching live version with orchestra and choir - also a kind of farewell version - is the one from Copenhagen 2006

Es una de las canciones que más recuerdos me provocan de mi adolescencia. Una canción lenta para bailar pegados y enamorados. Gracias guapa. 🤩!

The Moody Blues song "Tuesday Afternoon" is emotionally similar to this song and has a lovely flute part.

I too love when you have great songs, that have instruments in them like this flute. I love listening to Elvis as he has such a FULL band in the background!

Justin the lead singer wrote in one day. His at the time had just broken up with him. As a parting gift she gave him a set of white satin sheets. Hence the title. he was 19 at the time in 67. This song is the climax of the album Days Of Future Past. Do yourself a favor listen to the entire album. Te group used a Mellotron Which gave them an orchestral feel. The production company had hired an orchestra for a different project that fell through. Someone suggested since we have spent the money why nnot use it on the album. At that time this was a big risk. But it worked magic. If anything his voice has only improved with age let alone diminished. A warning that flute solo will haunt you for the rest of your life. At times you will be be just drifting and in your head hear it and the song will come flooding back. I'm 71 and I heard it back in 67 and it still come back. On the album there is a poem and after this song is another that ties it all together. After hearing the whole thing. There is one question was it a day or a life.

One of the great voices in rock. Along with Greg Lake of Emerson Lake and Palmer. The Moody Blues are and always were a great band within their genre. This masterpiece is from the album In Days of Future Passed, which was recorded with an Orchestra, so you'd probably enjoy that one (I do). Though my guilty pleasure is their album On The Threshold Of A Dream. A little science fiction in places but great songs. Everyone will tell you when this song was released, and the Moody Blues continued to chart albums and singles into the late 80's. A list of their hits can be found on wikipedia. They're all great songs. You might want to check out a song called Blue Guitar too which was released, and featured Justin Hayward, and John Lodge (Bassist) from the band. They are one of the bands I grew up listening too. I bought most of their albums, needless to say. So...glad you liked this soaring pleasure. Have a fine week, and best wishes to you, your family and friends. Along with all who visit this one. Be very very well.