Justin Hayward wrote this song when he was 19. Some have said the lyrics were written many years prior, but the music was composed when he was 19. It's hard to imagine writing such a deep song at that age.

@johncollins392

Жыл бұрын

Moody 's were still performing up to about12 years ago!,individual members still performing today!,80,million albums sold!, listen to' isn't life strange!'

“Days of Futures Past” is a concept album and it runs like a movie score imo. Beautiful, deep and moving album. This song goes into “Late Lament” poem to music style. Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bedsitter people look back and lament Another day's useless energy is spent Impassioned lovers wrestle as one Lonely man cries for love and has none New mother picks up and suckles her son Senior citizens wish they were young 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

@davidbarker77

Жыл бұрын

And then the gong. The gong adds a wonderful coda to the piece.

@MilosDaddy

Жыл бұрын

For me, that poem is really what makes this song great!

@lindafray1398

Жыл бұрын

thanks! good review by a poet yourself?

@gurulimbo

Жыл бұрын

Only when I’m low It helps the healing, sometimes Scars covered with ink

@TruckerMike_FL

Жыл бұрын

Passed not past. Just saying

The live version with orchestra from a few years back will bring tears to your eyes at the end

The entire album is gorgeous. Considered to be one of the first "concept" albums. It's a beautiful, mellow, lights low listen.

@nim4464

Жыл бұрын

birth of prog rock

@detroitlady7201

Жыл бұрын

Pink Floyd had them beat.

@xScooterAZx

9 ай бұрын

Rick Wakeman did the first concept album if I remember right.

@shyman99

8 ай бұрын

@@detroitlady7201 - No they didn't. Moody Blues has long been documented the first.

@shyman99

8 ай бұрын

@@xScooterAZx - Wut? LOL

This is one of those once in a lifetime songs. It’s a timeless classic for a reason and great job guy’s giving this the love and respect it deserves.

Seeing them live with accompanying orchestra was a real treat. And not a bad track on this album that covers an entire day. "Tuesday Afternoon" is another exceptional track.

The Moody Blues weren't really a "blues" band, they were actually pioneers of progressive rock. Huge & diverse catalog ,if you dive in. Check out: Question The Story in Your Eyes Gypsy Tuesday Afternoon

I was raised on Moody Blues! So happy to see you guys checking them out. Last concert I went to with my Mom about 10 months before she passed was Justin Hayward solo tour (he is the singer in the Moody Blues) and it was so special because it was my Mom wh raised me on them. Along with Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. This made my heart happy seeing you guys listening. ✌️❤️

I hope you guys dive deeper into the moody blues. Such an iconic band.

Moody Blues, "Nights In White Satin", maybe, the greatest of all of their hits, I know it's definitely one of my favorite songs by them. They have so many like, "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock and Roll Band", "Tuesday Afternoon/Evening Time To Get Away", "The Story In Your Eyes", "Question", "Ride My see Saw", "Your Wildest dreams" and more. I thought for a moment that the song was going to be the true full version, which has it's own title, "Late Lament", it's a poem set to music, it's pretty cool, maybe you'd like to listen to it sometime. Thanks so much for this reaction!

The Moody Blues are amazing! This one song is off a concept album about a day in life. They were one of the first bands to incorporate an orchestra and a concept album. Tuesday afternoon is another hit off this album.

Yay!! Breathe deep, the gathering gloom...I hope you guys can listen to the rest of it. It's called "Late Lament". "Tuesday Afternoon" is worth a listen. Glad you're checking these cats out!

@mark-be9mq

Жыл бұрын

Yes and yes.

@connieleighton4375

Жыл бұрын

Watch lights fade from every room. Why does everyone cut that out ? The song isn't over til the gong

@swamihuman9395

Жыл бұрын

- YES! - A "must", indeed!...

@lordessducky8494

Жыл бұрын

@@connieleighton4375 , yes! I don’t get it. Because that was THE only way I would ever hear it played on the radio. In my opinion it is just incomplete without “Late Lament “ , and of course the gong.

@renmuffett

4 ай бұрын

I love that one too! My friends and I would listen to the whole album in the dark with our black light on and psychedelic art work would glow.

Classic ! Who hasn't written a love letter never meaning to send or overlooked beauty with your own eyes ! Great song

Moody Blues are considered one of the first symphonic rock and progressive rock bands. Think along the line of how certain Pink Floyd albums have like a central theme all the way through. That’s similar to how the Moody Blues were on Days of Future passed in the mighty year of 1967. In 1967 alone you had Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles with Sgt Pepper, Traffic, early Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett, Cream , Stones and the Who, just to name a few in that year alone.

Ride My SeeSaw (1968 ) and I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band) (1972) are masterpieces

The Singer, Justin wrote this song when he was just 19. His band is from Birmingham UK I believe . His girlfriend had just bought him some white satin sheets. What an awesome love song.

Moody Blues were in the front of the line when it came to concept albums. 1967. ..this album is great from beginning to end.

Absolutely LOVE this track! So much so, it became the wedding song for my wife and I! For me, this is one of THE ultimate love songs. It's message is eternal. Thanks for making my morning. The reason why it sounds like it belongs in a musical is because the album it came from, Days Of Future Passed, released in 1967, is a concept album. Each song deals with a portion of the day (starting at dawn, morning, lunch, afternoon, evening and finally - the night - this song). It was a very early example (some say 'first') of 'orchestral' rock - where the band did their bits, but in conjunction with an orchestra - and the result was pure magic!! Even if you don't do a reaction to it, please, PLEASE do yourself a favour and listen to the whole album (with headphones or a really good stereo system, because the production is stellar!) Standout tracks besides this are: Tuesday Afternoon, The Sun Set, Twilight Time, Dawn Is A Feeling, Another Morning - I've basically just named the entire album!! Other Moodies must listens are: The Story In Your Eyes (much more rocking number), Question, Melancholy Man, I'm Just a Singer In A Rock N Roll Band, Gypsy, The Voice, Lovely To See You, Your Wildest Dreams...for starters. Messages of peace, love and understanding are strung throughout their catalogue.

Forever Autumn is another absolutely amazing song from the lead singer of the moodies. It hasn’t got the dramatics of nights, but it still hits hard

@garri5108

Жыл бұрын

Isn't it Jeff Wayne composition ?

@paulqueripel3493

Жыл бұрын

​​@@garri5108 he wrote the original music, two others wrote the lyrics. It was a Lego commercial tune according to Wikipedia.

@MarkReed-smokindeist

Жыл бұрын

Though that double-album is worth an exploration in one long video. Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds is amazing. I have the original version on CD that I ripped to my computer ages ago.

@joescott8877

Жыл бұрын

I always got a big "drama" rush out of "Autumn." When he sings, grief-struck: "Now you're not here!..." Chills-n-bumps, man!

@BP-kx2ig

6 ай бұрын

Forever Autumn is not a Moody Blues track.

Such a great classic song! So much emotion!

They are my Dad's favorite band. So many great albums. I like most of their catalog. Timothy Leary is a great song.

@BP-kx2ig

6 ай бұрын

Timothy Leary is actually called Legend of a Mind.

Never heard of this song (or band), but there's some amazing singing right here

YES!! I love The Moody Blues. Such a beautiful song. Glad you guys got to this one.

This song was released the year I was born. Along the same lines is, "From the Beginning" by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, I think you'd enjoy that one too.

I love this song but the album version was extended and had a poem included, which is definitely worth a listen. Another band you should check out called AnnenMayKantereit. They do a cover of Tom's Diner with Giant Rooks. Both bands are from Germany.

Like many of the British classic rock bands the Moody Blues essentially created a genre of their own. No shortage of great songs, and complete albums, from the Moody's.

Still to this day this song gives me chills

This is the most amazing real music, real musicians, real instruments. Beautiful music. Get low put on your headphones on and listen to the whole album Days of Future Passed. It's A journey, a musical journey. All their albums were a journey

You were right…..There is more…At one point in their career they reproduced this & added some more orchestration & a spoken word poem. Both of which are so beautiful!…..

@acemodez3169

Жыл бұрын

My brain certainly started saying: Breathe deep, the gathering gloom, Watch lights fade, from every room. Then I realized it's been a long long time since hearing it cause I can't quite find the next line in my memory, I know it's there somewhere...

@joescott8877

Жыл бұрын

@@acemodez3169 Bedsitter people look back and lament: Another day's useless energy spent...i'm just blown away their version didn't have the poem!! I just found out that it is apparently NOT considered part of the song on SOME versions OF the song!! WTF? It belongs in the whole song like Paul's happy little "in the middle" song belongs in "Day in the Life"! Argh! I think they would have really dug trying to figure out the meanings of the poem!

Here's the part that was cut off on the version you listened to you have to go back and listen it's amazing Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bed sitter people look back and lament Another days useless energy spent Impassioned lovers wrestle as one Lonely man cries for love and has none New mother picks up and suckles her son Senior citizens wish they were young Cold hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is gray and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion

One of my favorites is the full version of Question. Sooo good!!!❤

@monicas.4732

6 ай бұрын

That's an amazing song too

The whole album is fire!! Gotta listen to the whole album! Days of Future Passed! One of my top 5 albums ever

This is one of my most favorite songs from the Moody Blues.

Glad you found the Moody Blues, Seventh Sojourn (1972) was the first album I bought with my own money.

if you ever want to listen to the proper album version, with the spoken poem, it's called The Night.

I grew up listening to this band my momma was a hippie she always played this on her reel to reel. Rob Zombie also used this song on his rendition of Halloween.

I'm shocked that you're just hearing this. One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever crafted

You have to imagine that this song came out in 1967. At that time, no band made this effort with an orchestra and yes, you are right, it sounds like a Disney song. I only got to know it years later and when you danced to it in the clubs all the girls were on your side - what a great time ;-)) Best wishes @all from hamburg (germany)

The cadence and rhythm of the blues is the best! Love the musicianship of that genre; maybe my favorite musical genre of all time.

My whole life I thought it was "Knights". This changes everything.

It's been e hell of a ride watching reactors from every background explore new music. There are some low-effort phonies out there, but for everyone who opens themselves up to the music, it is a soul-expanding trip.

It just takes you on such an emotional journey 🖤

Shout out to recommend this. My moms favorite song. Heard it a lot as a kid. We decide which is right and which is an illusion.

Watching you two blissing out to this is the wholesome content I've needed today

Oh lovely! I was classically trained on flute and my mom gave me a best of moody album and I would play with it to my hearts content to this song and "Tuesday afternoon". I was probably 12/13 at the time. Evoked so much emotion in me at the time and was a turning point in how I played and performed with my own emotion.

When I was a child in the early 70’s, I saw the Cleveland Orchestra on a school field trip. It was mesmerizing. I have loved music with orchestration ever since. I discovered the Moody Blues soon afterward, and they have been one of my favorite bands ever since. You should definitely check out Tuesday Afternoon next. But they have a huge catalog of amazing music.

this song is in the movie! A bronx tale.. one of the best movies ever!!

@lindafray1398

Жыл бұрын

Have to check this movie out did not know this! I met the MB's in 1993. First show 1972 they are my favorite Band! Hope Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Mike Pinder reads these comments here! Such good reviews from so many males. I love this! these MBS members are still with us!

Just lay back, close your eyes and let the sounds wash over you! Beautiful!

Just plain AWESOME!!!! Breathe Deep the gathering Gloom....you guys did the edited version...you missed soooo much! You have got to do the full length version.

I am 67 yrs old and the moody blues are my all time favorite band....got to see them in concert two times, once in the late 70s and again in 1987. Yes they did acid and wrote music while tripping....both times I saw them my husband and I were also tripping!

My first concert, I was 6yrs old in 1988. It’s Virginia in the summer and my parents drag me to a park called Wolftrap. Low and behold the moody blues are performing live and I was amazed because I had never seen music live prior to that moment

Music 🎶 you see so much in you head.. LOVE MUSIC 🇦🇺✌️

There’s a lot of great music out there. Enjoy this journey. I know I do.

One of my favourite songs and moments in music

You need to hear the whole song‼️There’s more Dudes, much more‼️I love watching your reaction! You get the soul of it. I love love love this song❣️😊

I can't imagine going back in time and being able to actually listen to all this music for the first time again. This song, I heard on my brother's stereo, laying on the floor with his 'quad speakers' (that just meant 4 speakers) all pointed at my head. Way before good headphones. My mom was yelling, "Turn that down, or I'm going to throw that stereo out!!" The Moody Blues, an amazing band. Thanks you guys.❤🤘

I do wish they had played the entire piece-I love the ending

@joescott8877

Жыл бұрын

yeah, i'm SO "ARGH!" about that, lol! But i found out in SOME versions of the song, the poem is NOT considered part OF the song!! WTF? A real pity...

The ending was cut off. "Breath deep the gathering gloom...The album covers an entire day, ending in the aloneness of night. It is the end of the album. The shortened version played on AM, FM always played the full length version.

Thank you for teaching to this 🙏 Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs... IMHO ❤️🔥

Being in love with someone from afar.... I grew up with my dad playing all of these legends ❤ when music really was talent and words meant something

You ended this short a a beautiful poem that is a part of this song. Listen to the full version. Not an option if you want to appreciate what this is.

I was waiting for Hollywood to say this is my jam lol, this is beauty

'Question' is a must. Guitar,Vocals, a groove.

I'm a metal guy, but I have a weird fondness for this band because of my dad. If you do react to more, try something live like 'Question' from Red Rocks or Royal Albert Hall.

@cpottervlog8122

Жыл бұрын

It’s always our dads lol. Mine too

I love being able to be present to watch new Moody Blues fans being born. Seriously, listen to the whole album called Days of Future Past, start to finish. You won't find the song listed on the album by this name, though, it's referred to simply as The Night.

The expressions on your face, priceless! Definitely rewatch it for yourselves.

A real beautiful classic. 🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️

Moody blues. Tuesday afternoon. Always gives me chills. Great stuff, guys 🤙

This was THE "Slow Dance Song" when I was in High School in the early 70s. The entire "Days of Future Past" album with the London Synphonic Orchetra is great. If you want to hear a more "rockin'" Moody Blues check their song "The Story In Your Eyes"

You really need to see the Live Version. I've seen them Back in the early '70s and Then again in the late '90s. Justin's Voice is still Awesome. You really have to check it out. Can't wait to see your Reaction.😊

For a more psychedelic feel check out their song called Legend of a Mind. It's from the album titled In Search Of The Lost Chord. ✌️

The beautiful bass in the background always get me.

The 60's and 70's was a trip. Lots of acid, LSD, and drugs to "enhance", your trip. People loved this music. Was great music to trip to. Good job Guys.

I've had the privilege of hearing this song played live with everything from a full orchestra all the way down to just Justin with an acoustic guitar and a single backup singer (who also played the flute solo), and everything in between.

Moody Blues. “Isn’t Life Strange” AWESOME SONG!

That was one of my mom's favorite songs.

There's an extended version of this song that has a monologue at the end that's really interesting. This is what it says: Beathe deep in the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bedsitter people look back and lament Another day's useless energy's spent Impassioned lovers wrestle as one Lonely man cries for love and has none. New mother picks up and suckles her son. Senior citizens wish they were young. Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is grey and yellow white And we decide which is right And which is an illusion?

The flute guy is awesome!

This song always reminds me of another song for some unknown reason 🤷🏼‍♂️”A Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procal Harum (the studio version) both are great,timeless songs no doubt 🖤🥶

@vickeyadkins1481

Жыл бұрын

Me too, I wonder why?

The Beatles are credited for creating or pioneering at least ten genres including Psychedelic Rock and Progressive Rock

Im 70 and heard this on the AM car radio. So so happy you guys liked it!! The album is a concept of 1 day. They have some psychodelic songs definately: Legend of Mind about Tim Leary LSD promoter, Visions of Paradise- super flute song, and others.

Saw them in concert at the tower theater outside of Philadelphia in upper Darby love love them. Awesome band

Just a beautiful experience with this one 🖤

This band in concert in later years is something not to be missed.

And to think there was no auto-tune just pure talent❤❤

The good news- The universe of music is still there.

Very sensual song! One of my favorites! You must watch the live performance of this! Amazing!

Finally caught up.!!! I've missed about 8 reactions. So here we go......

They also have some 80's hits, like I know you're out there somewhere out, and one other 80's song.

And still out standing.

When I hear this, it make think of the old TV ads for the "Freedom Rock" compilation albums.

I always thought the psychedelic sound came out of San Francisco with bands like Country Joe and the Fish, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service. Even bands like the Electric Prunes and the Blues Magoos. And, of course, Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Love the reactions to this, this song is is so unexpected. I remember listening to it for first few times....

Takes me back. Always been my favorite song. So seriously deep, heavy, and FAR OUT! ( As we said back then). Check out their song (Tuesday Afternoon.)

Actually the Moody Blues was the ultimate cosmic rock band. In the 80s they actually had a song called Veteran Cosmic Rocker which is one of my favorite Moody Blues songs. To fully appreciate one needs to listen to the song before it on the album, Painted Smile and the poem which joins the two songs. It's a masterful commentary on the dark side to being a masterful performer. This song came after they had been on hiatus for a while due to one of the groups members leaving the group due to mental health issues.

- 'The Moody Blues' are the essence of "musical finesse" at its finest :)

Still gives me chills. Classic.

These guys are the best! Check out Story in your eyes and Legend of a Mind

The authentic masterpiece. The atemporal song

Nice reaction gentlemen. Back in the day if you didn't own this album you were L7, square daddy O. Time to return to prog and Yes, South Side Of The Sky would be a start. 🙏🍁