The Moody Blues' John Lodge, 'Isn't Life Strange' (Live) from 'The Royal Affair and After'. Out Now!

Check out the video for John's new version of ‘Isn’t Life Strange’, and rediscover this Moody Blues classic given new life in the here and now by John Lodge on his critically acclaimed new album ‘The Royal Affair and After’. Out now everywhere - orcd.co/JohnLo...
"Isn’t Life Strange", the luscious and symphonic rock song extraordinaire written by John, and a Top 100 Billboard hit for the Moody Blues in 1972, has been reimagined by John for it’s 50th Anniversary. The new version retains the intriguing and euphoric sound that resonates around the room and touches everyone in a crowd, but adds a new complexity to it with a richer use of cello and guitar that can be felt deep within.
John particularly sought to feature the cello on this new live album as he felt that the instrument would bring a naturally organic and acoustic symphonic quality to these new versions, with a purity unmatched by any electronic device, allowing rediscovery of songs such as this. The resulting reimagined song is uplifting and poignant and speaks eloquently through its lyrics and music to us all, especially in these strange times.
The track is taken from John’s new live album, ‘The Royal Affair and After’, which features vibrant new live recordings of all his Moody Blues hits, along with special tributes to all his bandmates: Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, Mike Pinder and Ray Thomas. Recorded live in Las Vegas on ‘The Royal Affair Tour’, the album’s track list draws together songs that John calls ‘the soundtrack of his life’ and also continues his deeply-felt personal desire to keep all the Moody Blues music alive.
The Royal Affair and After’ is out now on CD and digital download and all streaming services. A limited-edition blue vinyl will also be released on 28th January with a black vinyl release on 11th February 2022. See John’s website for details www.johnlodge.com
You can see John and his 10,000 Light Years Band, on tour in March 2022.
8 March Infinity Hall, Norfolk CT
9 March Levoy Theatre, Millville NJ
11 March Suffolk Theater, Riverhead NY
12 March Warehouse at FTC, Fairfield CT
13 March Infinity Hall, Hartford CT
15 March Sellersville Theater, Sellersville PA
16 March Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis MD
17 March The Tin Pan, Richmond VA
19 March City Winery, Nashville TN
20 March City Winery, Atlanta GA (two shows in 1 night)
23 March The Villages, FL (two shows in 1 night)
25 March Ponte Vedra Hall, Jacksonville FL
26 March Stage 954 at the Casino at Dania Beach, Dania Beach FL
For further information
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[@martarodriguez5239]

I went to see The Moody Blues at the Saddledom on 2002 or 2004, I was at the front, when Mr Hayward started to sing Tuesday Afternoon, and I started to cry 😢: Mr John Lodge saw 👀 and reached out to me, and said do not cry. I said "I Love your music 🎶 🎵 always and I Love the group too" He said: "I know" Then he said I Love you too, and held my hand. I was so emotional 😭 and so happy when I was at the concert in the Saddledom. God Bless 🙌 The Moody Blues always. I will treasured the memories forever. ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ Marta Rodriguez

[@LLcoolDel]

I am a married man and I would have cried too.

[@bonitahighley7922]

Thanks John, Magical, Thanks for reminding to keep the faith.

[@jillcampbell8019]

Will forever appreciate your music as well as all of The Moody Blues songs. Prayers for you and your family, John. Stay safe and filled with the Lord’s peace. ✝️💟

[@cynthiachristiansen8803]

Thank you. 💗🙏🏽💗😇

[@debramoran3499]

So beautiful! This song, always , one of my favorites. Thank you for keeping the Moodie's music alive.

[@baylepayatt8391]

Hello Debra

[@BRUMMIELASS123]

Thank you John Lodge.This is a lovely song. My Dad used to play The Moody's on Vinyl & that's where I got my love for the songs from.This is the most beautiful song but very emotional too.Well done & keep on keeping on 🤗

[@mpatrickthomas]

And sounded absolutely AMAZING on vinyl where you can hear every little thing.

[@BRUMMIELASS123]

@@mpatrickthomas It sure did he used to play Threshold of a dream On Vinyl which prompted me to buy a Moody Blues CD on Threshold Records & but Vinyl is better you as you do hear every little thing.

[@baylepayatt8391]

Hello dear

[@mariamusicpianopolandlebanon]

All you very good musicians playing and singing with gusto, very nice cello. In a few months Happy 50th Anniversary Seventh Sojourn and Isn't Life Strange. Thank you. 06:36 AEDT Wed.26.Jan.2022 Tasmania Australia. #TheMoodyBlues.

[@piotrbuczynski1060]

Thank You! Life is really strange.

[@dianairizarry]

I love this version of the song so beautiful and it brings back wonderful memories.

[@michaelparanormal]

Thank you John for this classic song , you get us through Strange times we live in today, keep rocking for the fans!:)

[@elkehodges8571]

John, you are one of the great rock artists of all time! You and the Moodies have filled my heart and soul with so much wondrous music and love!

[@sharonallison9922]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT......KEEP GOING....DON'T GIVE UP.....🙏🙏🙏😇💖💋🤗

[@baylepayatt8391]

Hello Sharon

[@deborahday4792]

This is such a lovely arrangement! John something about you speaks straight to my heart, ever since I saw the Moodies in 2013 right after my Dad passed. So healing. Thank you always! Life IS strange!💙💙💙

[@Fretless1]

I totally agree I''m sorry for your loss Wife and I saw them in 2018 for the Days of future passed tour.....Hard Rock in Fl. that was the last Moodies tour so glad we got to see it.....Fantastic Take care

[@deborahday4792]

@@Fretless1 Thank you. I got to see them in 2018 too. So fortunate we are to see them and to have their timeless 🎶 music

[@David-ij4hv]

Thank you, John Lodge! It must take some courage to release a staple of the Moodies' set list with a new arrangement fifty years after the world first fell in love with it. This version holds its own against the original and other live versions from across the decades. Yes, they are each different, which means listeners can take their pick depending on their mood! This song exemplifies the staying power of the Moodies' music by remaining relevant with its timeless message. Congrats on the live album, and thank you for giving us another tour!

[@Fretless1]

I couldn't have said it better Thank you

[@evelyncagle2455]

I adore you John. Thank you for all the joy you have given.

[@barfrockskin535]

You bunch of aging hippies sound great! LOL. Thanks for keeping the music of The Moody Blues alive!!!

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

Loved the Moodies since I started listening back in the 60s. Timeless music..!!

[@mpatrickthomas]

His band does such a great job on John Lodge songs.Very,very slight differences in nuance,but the heart,emotion and flow of the song is dead on.

[@DennisCambly]

Your classic love song done with excellence.

[@meloniedropik3539]

I hit the "Like" button even before I heard the first note because I knew it was going to be great. Of course, I have not been disappointed. What a beautiful addition to my library of great music from this man and his mates over all of the years. Thanks for this lovely version of your tremendous song.

[@judyquigley5779]

Wow amazing cello thanks John for an awesome moody blues classic l love this song truly an incredible song and so true

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

Such a beautiful video for a beautiful song. Thank you John! I spoke with Graeme back in the 90's and he informed me that in his opinion John Lodge's music is the music of the Moody Blues. The look on Graeme's face as he said this was one of pure love and admiration.

[@baylepayatt8391]

Hello dear

[@gregburton9295]

Always has been one of my favorite Moody songs. Beautiful version. Thanks, John.

[@antrygis1]

Fantastic. Superlative, etc. And a Schenkeresque guitar riff towards the end too. Love ya man.

[@garryfarnsworth7783]

One of my favorite songs of all time

[@garryfarnsworth7783]

I also have an import version of this song and it blows me away every time I hear it with that mellotron blows me away

[@davidmccaffery7977]

Wow, brilliant. Thank you John!

[@stevehofer3482]

Somebody could cover this song today and make a hit out of it.

[@lowellbrown4342]

My absolute favorite Moodies song!

[@Howiesangel45]

This has always been one of my favorite songs, and it sounds incredible...as always! Thank you, John!! Much love!

[@baylepayatt8391]

Hello dear

[@jeffzloczower2886]

One of the best songs ever. Never gets old.

[@kamac8761]

One of my very first fave Moody Blues tunes!

[@bkzeppelin3215]

Love all versions, thanks John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@veronikalake6934]

Such a beautiful song......thank you .....one of my all time favorite songs.......love you John

[@sharonw4315]

Absolutely love ❤️ your music!

[@baylepayatt8391]

Hello Sharon

[@lbpeterson7701]

Beautiful 💖

[@baylepayatt8391]

Hello Laura

[@nicksaint-erne]

Just received mine in the mail yesterday. Love it!

[@quake_er1149]

Lovely

[@khackney]

One of my all time favorite Moody songs. Written by John too, if I recall correctly.

[@carlosalbertofernandez3391]

This song shock my reart,,,GOD talk me -

[@lilolives6098]

Good to hear this! Thanks John 💖

[@MegaRcastillo]

Deleite total, gracias por tanto talento!☆☆☆☆☆

[@signal12hvac]

the full version of this song is my chosen funeral song and 1 of the very last sounds i wish to hear as i leave this place

[@edugomh]

Excelente versión en vivo, saludos desde Perú.

[@4stringz.]

This is an awesome live album!!!

[@Fretless1]

Just purchased the vinyl.....oh yeah 👏

[@Fretless1]

WOW 👏👏

[@craiggleason8386]

Beautiful arrangement. Miss Ray's flute but everything else is superb, especially the Cello.

[@DennisCambly]

As a tribute to Ray Thomas John has a special version of Legend of a Mind you can listen to here on John's channel

[@paulbradley6490]

Brilliant

[@deechan6894]

Very nice.

[@stevencantrellzenroom7383]

So good 😊

[@AnnaD25]

Amore💕🗽

[@davidnord5651]

I miss the moody blues. Although you are excellent

[@ianmackenzie686]

Nice! I love Lodge but honestly don't care for loud bombastic amplification anymore, preferring now the Hayward-esqe quieter arrangements.

[@TangleF50]

"Isn't Life Strange" Isn't life strange A turn of the page Can read like before Can we ask for more? Each day passes by How hard man will try? The sea will not wait You know it makes me want to cry, cry, cry - Wished I could be in your heart To be one with your love Wished I could be in your eyes Looking back there you were, and here we are. Isn't love strange A word we arrange With no thought or care Maker of despair Each breath that we breathe With love we must weave To make us as one You know it makes me want to cry, cry, cry - Wished I could be in your heart To be one with your love Wished I could be in your eyes Looking back there you were, and here we are. Isn't life strange A turn of the page A book without light Unless with love we write; To throw it away To lose just a day The quicksand of time You know it makes me want to cry, cry, cry - Wished I could be in your heart To be one with your love Wished I could be in your eyes Looking back there you were:

[@jnelson16701]

Damn, bring back the melotron. The orchestra is way too loud.

[@carolbellas3564]

The CD is great .But you would think that his Stylist would. do better with the hair pieces it looks too obvious that he is wearing one