Music Appreciation

Bongo Prophet

(2,651 posts) Fri Apr 26, 2024, 01:31 AM Apr 26

Have You Heard? Moody Blues Founder Mike Pinder, RIP

If you want a reminder of the thematic heart of the Moody Blues, this is a good one. Here he narrates Graeme Edge's poem "On the Threshold of a Dream" as an intro to what could be considered his magnum opus "Have You Heard", a cosmic musical journey of self-realization in 3 parts.

Farewell to this artistic genius and a major influence on my own musical journey and outlook on life since I heard this as a teenager...
Scatter good seeds in the field, people.

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Moody Blues - Ride My See Saw AuntyGravity Apr 26 #1

So young we were, and full of thought.New, they seemed to us at the time. Bongo Prophet Apr 26 #2

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1. Moody Blues - Ride My See Saw

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Fri Apr 26, 2024, 01:43 AM

Apr 26

Mortality SUCKS

Bongo Prophet

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2. So young we were, and full of thought.New, they seemed to us at the time.

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Fri Apr 26, 2024, 03:55 AM

Apr 26

I remember hearing this as a young teen, and discussing the metaphors in songs. Like this one - did it refer to lsd experience? Was it a variation on do unto others/take a walk in another's shoes? It was not a time for simple readings and plain meanings. This was different, and started many on paths of questioning. While still 'just kids'.

"Thinking is the best way to travel" - Mike Pinder

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