MOODY BLUES - THE VOICE (First time listening to this song) | REACTION

[@BryanRo77]

July 1981- I had just graduated from high school when this song played on the radio. I was terrified about what the real world had in store. This song gave me courage and inspiration and I jumped at the chance to grab life by the tail 👍🏾👍🏾

[@aliwantizu]

One of my favorite songs by the Moody Blues. His voice was great, the lyrics are deep, and the music is a full spectrum of sound. Thanks for sharing your reaction to this and this song with your viewers! ~Be Blessed

[@roccaclassico9028]

I love this song! K.S.O., another Moody Blues song that I think you'll really like is "Question" (released in 1970), which has a drastic tempo and melody change; a very interesting composition. Also, there's another song on the same album as "The Voice" titled "Gemini Dream", which I think you would enjoy.

[@cherylbohlender7341]

" The Question " is totally my favourite Moody Blues song! It's truly a piece of poetry and art..never could be covered. It brings me to tears every time I hear it

[@SRG1966]

"Candle of Life", "Watching and Waiting", "Eyes of a Child", "Isn't Life Strange?", there's a plethora of beautiful songs from these guys.

[@breckrichardson390]

One of my absolute favorite songs when I was a college freshman. Yes, I bought the album. This brings back memories. "Gemini Dream" and "Talking Out of Turn" from the same album (Long Distance Voyager) are also great songs.

[@carograh]

I was about to mention the exact same two songs! this album for me was just amazing when I was in school

[@roguealien]

@@carograh I 2nd that emotion!

[@ZoolGatekeeper]

The 'Long Distance Voyager' album was a big hit for Moody Blues. Lot of good tracks. 'Meanwhile' was a good track too. As I said, it was a big seller for MB. The Wikipedia seems to think this is their tenth album, but some of us know that the band itself don't count the first album (with Go Now) so this is in fact their ninth album ( 7th= Seventh sojourn, 8th = Octave). Their next album was 'Present'(1984) and the present on the cover was an X (10th album). I have wondered if there was some indication of number 9 on the Voyager album, but haven't discovered it. Maybe someone has?

[@kentclark6420]

Some good songs on the album, though not as good as their core 7. But 'Talking out of Turn' is, I think, their worst song overall.

[@Viconius]

@@carograh Long Distance Voyager was the first album I purchased from the PX at my first duty station in W. Germany. These guys put down such a unique sound.

[@surlechapeau]

KSO, Their "Just A Singer" and "Your Wildest Dreams" are next for you!

[@richardcranium5048]

Go Now

[@rayphelps2129]

Of all the great and wonderful songs by the Moody Blues, this one is my favorite. This is the song that kicks off the "Long Distance Voyager" album and it's one of those that has no bad song on it. I really love those Patrick Moraz (keyboard player) era synths. That guy fit into their style perfectly. Also, they do this song great justice live.

[@walterfechter8080]

"Lovely To See You" AND "Never Comes The Day" -- The Moody Blues

[@edenrein2938]

Love, Love, this song and this band. This is another beautiful, magical, yet powerful song from them because of the message it conveys, which I believe the Voice is from within. I believe they are saying that no matter what we experience in life, especially during the darkest times, we must follow the voice within us and not to any "voices" or opinions externally from other people, campaigns, marketing, etc. That true voice within will guide us to the Light and ultimately Love, happiness, peace and harmony. Great reaction and song.

[@woedan48]

Saw them in 1969 in San Diego. They were the first to use a synthesizer , or what is now called electronic keyboard, I think.. They sounded like they had an orchestra with them ! 5 guys and all that sound ! I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@windsorSJ]

Graeme Edge also invented the synth drum as I recall.

[@SRG1966]

The instrument in question is a mellotron. They are large and fussy to operate, which is why run The replaced thrm, but theres nothing else that sounds like a mellotron.

[@highpath4776]

@@SRG1966 Individual tape spools for each key. Tape and sample instruments and set up as needed,

[@brianh9358]

The mellotron was what they used - it actually used recorded instruments that were stored and played back from tape. It was a British version of the Chamberlin which was created much earlier. The instruments could be changed out by changing the tape set being used. So instruments like flute, violin, cello, etc were recorded to tape as note samples. When a key was pressed the sample would be played. Here is a video explaining how the instrument worked: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqnaZp-bNCMrtU

[@llschnitz]

You won't be able to get through "For My Lady" without crying. Its one of their most well love songs. The LIVE version from 1992 at Red Rocks is just as good as the studio version, and you get to see a crystal clear video of them at night outside at the beautiful Red Rocks amphitheater with a full symphony orchestra. Its MAGIC!

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

KSO needs to watch the whole concert from Red Rocks. I'm glad you can't wear out a DVD. I have been a die hard fan since 74 and have been to 5 concerts with the one in 2001 at Paul Masson Winery in California to be my favorite of all the concerts by any band I have ever been to. An 80 year old man on one side of me and a late teen on the other side of my wife. We the audience, sang every word to every song with ushers dancing in the isles . Just them with no back up Orchestra. They span generations with their style. I still have the jersey from then. I agree with "For my Lady" being a soulfull love song. I found my port in the storm with my wife!

[@lorijohnston4311]

My fave Moody Blues song -- never gets old!

[@jerrycote659]

Such a gorgeous song and I loved how you got into them with your eyes closed and just letting the music and sounds just sweep over you! That’s what the Moody Blues do to you. I love them!

[@turnerdan53]

I always let the emotions of the Blues music to guide my feelings of the meanings of their songs. It changes with the mood.

[@walterfechter8080]

I've always felt that "The Voice" could have gone to a movie soundtrack -- possibly, a romantic fantasy/swashbuckler film, or a movie about Time travel. This is a truly wondrous tune. Thanks to The Moody Blues, for the person who suggested this tune and to Sincerely KSO. "For My Lady" (The Moody Blues) -- For My Lady Barbra Rose (RIP)

[@gbuddy]

"The Voice", I think, refers to they Holy Spirit, who resides in all of us, but unfortunately most don't pay attention to.

[@walterfechter8080]

@@gbuddy -- Agreed. Unfortunately; as you mentioned; we don't always give in to that "Voice." That is so very sad.

[@djmcnerney]

Great reaction. The Moodies do take you to a sonic landscape, an inward place, where you can connect to your deeper dreams and yearnings. You put your finger on that. I’ve been listening to this song since it came out 40 years ago, mostly because of the music-how the keyboards, guitars, drums, flute and strings work together. Lyrically, I think it is about being at a crossroads or decision-point in life, and feeling uncertain, and asking “the voice within” to speak more clearly to you about which way to go. I’ve never tried to study the lyrics to determine the meaning; this is just my “felt sense” of what the song is about lyrically after thousands of listens. I can’t think of a finer rock song.

[@marielfalk4537]

This is my favorite song. It means soooo much me. I really enjoyed watching this with you! Thank you for this video.

[@signal12hvac]

2 Moodies songs done and another 200+ to go. keep them coming

[@charleyanne]

Moody Blues are a great band & have music you can get lost in!! ❤️❤️

[@fernandoulloa3437]

THIS IS REAL MUSIC MADE WITH AND BY REAL TALENT.

[@cherylbohlender7341]

I interpret this song as what they say...' the voice within ' very literally as the voice inside yourself saying I have to go forward...I have to keep going. We lose people along the way...especially when you get older, it's inevitable. They can't stay...you can't go with them...we will meet them later but now we're carrying the torch...they're hands are around yours as you move forward. I have a bias as I always love Justin Heyward's voice...such a sweet tenor. When I hear him sing it's like he's standing right next to me and I feel comfortable and content. Thank god he's not in sales because that voice would make me buy whatever he's selling :)

[@alanpeterson4939]

Tuesday Afternoon (from the same album as Nights in White Satin) is almost as good as Nights. Do the long version.

[@MrFelis1]

Under the video is the name sincerely k.s.o. where you click on it and then a magnifying glass symbol appears after channel info. Click on the magnifying glass and then you can enter the song title, or the band, which is then listed, or not. She has already reacted to this title. ;)

[@richardjacob7898]

WOMAN YOU GET IT !

[@sheri_bear]

I forgot this song existed! Thanks for the flashback!

[@MrFelis1]

So beautiful. Also beautiful is the song "voices in the sky". Add: Would you also react to "Watching and waiting"?

[@ChromeDestiny]

Be sure and give The Story in Your Eyes and Blue World at some point, there's a lot of great Moody Blues singles and album tracks to explore. The keyboards on The Voice are played by Patrick Moraz who played on Yes' Relayer which featured Gates of Delirium.

[@JackMellor498]

One of the definitive British prog rock bands, and there were so many back in the day.

[@terfred]

You are so right! The Moody Blues take you into another Universe!

[@mikemiller3069]

This is one of my karaoke songs and I still don't really understand it after singing it for years. But it's so much fun to sing (and to listen to). My sense of it is that he's talking about listening to your inner voice and let it guide you. It may not always be clear sailing but your inner consciousness will lead you through it. I saw the Moody Blues in 1987 so I have to recommend "Your Wildest Dreams" but I also love "The Story In Your Eyes".

[@axelpenn2131]

One of the Moody Blues earliest classics Go Now 1965 must reaction..

[@jerryfalwellsociety]

Amazing band - pioneers of modern music.

[@jskit92380]

Before they got orchestras to perform with them, they used a mellatron, which records different sounds on each key. You can watch a KZbin video on how it works - very interesting. Enjoyed your reaction! ☮️🖤🤟

[@tcanfield]

They came back strong after a long break (74'-77')and produced this fine song from their album Long Distance Voyager. Maybe not quite their best, but close ! To me it proved they still had some of the magic of their early career.

[@gbuddy]

Justin Hayward, who is a musical genius, wrote this wonderful song along with the majority of the Moodies' best hits. I really think he rates right up there with Lennon and McCartney.

[@thomaskowalcky4553]

No, superior to Lennon and McCartney!

[@philpartynski3125]

Another great reaction! Thanks you! So many incredible Moody Blues songs. Hidden Gem alert: “New Horizons” 😎🎶❤️

[@lynng9618]

Request: Moody Blues--"Go Now".

[@jimuren2388]

The intro is so ... ponderous and almost scary. Then it lightens up with the little dingle bell flurry. So glad it didn't turn into a ponderous and scary song :) :)

[@philjan2]

Great track my angel. Nights in white satin came from an experimental LP by Decca label introducing stereo onto vinyl and showing sound possibilities using an orchestra and a progressive young band Keep up the good work

[@bryanforis1839]

I first heard the song when I was doing a walk for ms and running 🏃‍♀️ for high school cross country and coming 3 place great song

[@richmrstonestone]

Why is this song sooo magic

[@dalem8332]

Have loved The Moody Blues since the 60s! Such creative great music! ♥️♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@kempmt1]

I've never heard of the Moody Blues except through this song and it's the first time hearing it. It has been my favorite when I was young (and still is).

[@trismaccarran9950]

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour. My brother had that on vinyl & wore it out. Love the orchestral sound of Moody Blues, haven't listened to them in a long time; brings back memories 🙂

[@trismaccarran9950]

Love your "alternate dream world" analogy; book me a ticket on the next flight

[@jamielandis4308]

This song always brings back such great memories. A great love song by them is “In My World.”

[@markprior2278]

Another great song from the Moody blues. I think you would love singer Justin Haywards solo hit "Forever autumn"

[@rob86965]

I always thought the Moody Blues in the 80s was underrated. Thanks for sharing K.S.O.!

[@avantprog6902]

Well hell. They had a whole orchestra for Nights in White Satin.

[@Jonni1027]

Hahaha!

[@geraldtaylor8047]

So good, I'm glad you're liking these guys!!

[@timfeeley714-25]

grew up with moody blues ,many good songs, check out the story in your eyes,my favorite.

[@williameller7002]

Keep up the reactions love watching your videos

[@thedocofrock1890]

the moodies released an incredible 46 albums - 1 a year from '67 to '72 that were 6 of he most amazing records ever. ending with seventh sojurn - one of the best. i was in my late teens in those years and soaked it all in.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

I love ALL this reaction to the Moodies.......warms my heart...I was teen ager listening to this stuff. Life goes on ! Peace !

[@pearlegates7079]

Beautiful song, I literally forgot all about this one until this reaction, thank you so much!

[@ervinpelaez7188]

Pretty upbeat song for Moody Blues. Enjoyed your reaction KSO.

[@kickinvideo333]

That's a great way of understanding music! A well-crafted song is a place where you're dreams come true!

[@RGRG3232]

If you'd like a suggestion for a band that have songs that come very close to that feeling you got from Nights in White Satin, please try the band Renaissance from the mid-1970s. The band is a hidden gem of a band. There are three songs I would recommend. 1. "Ocean Gypsy"; 2. "Mother Russia"; 3. "Sheherezade" (it's a longish song but well worth it).

[@wallstreettrader1]

@ Rob Gray Excellent choice, Rob!

[@Wolfenman]

One of my top 3 favorite Moody Blues songs! The others are Your Wildest Dreams and I Know You're Out There Somewhere. You'll love these two as well. :)

[@signal12hvac]

on their second LP another concept album called on the threshold of a dream, those 5 guys played 33 or 35 different instruments of which most of them, they did not know how to play. the Moodies are known as the worlds smallest orchestra and none of the members were ever trained in classical music

[@kivimik]

On the Threshold of a Dream was the third album of the "classic" line-up. In Search of the Lost Chord was the one that followed Days of Future Passed.

[@signal12hvac]

​@@kivimik yes i stand corrected, thx! i screwed that 1 up but thanks!

[@GordonHudson]

Ray Thomas was sent to the famous French Horn maker Paxmans to rent a horn and spent three months learning how to play it for just one line.

[@janster3000]

Love the Moody Blues. Please listen to more.

[@crunchyhippo8957]

This is one of my favorite songs by The Moody Blues. The other is "Your Wildest Dreams" - about a lost love that's really poignant, which is really why I like the song, since we can all identify with lost loves and I wonder if they ever think about me?

[@EverlastingHobnocker]

Procession/Story in your eyes is also a good one, especially the student made film that goes with it. Very 1970s

[@wavelength7503]

What an excellent description for the band, and how their sound is portrayed My complements to you on your choice of words. Great band, and even live they live up to their recorded sound. Something some bands can do.

[@jimnicosia5934]

I saw them in concert in NYS.

[@clare1061]

I remember sitting around the house with my dad and my brother listening to the Moody blues. What a wonderful time it was.

[@grejen711]

This song takes me back to my first experience with high powered car stereo equipment. Not long after it came out I was sitting in a mall parking lot in Yellow (black int) Firebird formula sweating in the summer heat with the windows and the music up! The car belonged to the salesman of course. The system was Alpine and shortly thereafter my car stereo was worth more than my car. Fun. haha Each and every rising sun, is created by the lonely one... Incredible how word salad like that can be so full of meaning when music is added. Many song lyrics can move you and give you a level of communication beyond the words themselves which, out of the song, are complete nonsense. ha ha.. yeah I love listening to your lyric interpretations too and agree with you on this one. Gemini Dream

[@tonyt550]

Love this Moody Blues classic but what happened to your reaction of "Nights in white satin ""?? Cant find it anywhere..It wa such a great reaction ....Thanks for all your great reactions...Merry Christmas !!

[@yesman2755]

Great keyboards courtesy of Patrick Moraz.

[@stevencantrellzenroom7383]

Thank you sincerely KSO I love this band you know 💛🐝🍯

[@dougreed2257]

The next moody blues song, "question" please, this is the right moodies song for you to hear next in context, you won't be disappointed, as always, love your reviews♥️

[@intotheblue96]

She did it! Search it up.

[@dougreed2257]

@@intotheblue96 I'm pretty sure she said on this video she had just listened to 2 moodies songs, 'nights' and this one? If not, thanks for heads up👍

[@dougreed2257]

@@intotheblue96 yeah found it, I remember it now, Heck what a bad memory I have😂

[@grejen711]

Gemini Dream! haha Each and every rising sun, is created by the lonely one... Incredible how word salad like that can be so full of meaning when music is added. Many song lyrics can move you and give you a level of communication beyond the words themselves which, out of the song, are complete nonsense.

[@seanbarron2890]

I HIGHLY recommend listening to 'Blue Guitar' by Justin Hayward and John Lodge who are the two men behind this song as well. It's beautiful!

[@jonathanbristow3208]

I wish for you the best.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

Watch them live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with the Colorado Symphony.

[@CA5124]

Enjoyed this one ! Only heard (night's in white satin) before .😊

[@armadillotoe]

OK. I had to run this through my office stereo instead of my computer speakers. Thanks for the flashbacks.

[@johnandrews3151]

You should react to the entire album which contains Nights In White Satin by the Moody Blues. It is a masterpiece and is one of the first concept albums. Recorded in 1967, Days Of Future Passed was the first album to meld classical music with mainstream popular music. It is Must Hear Good!

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Thanks for the reaction. The world could sure use more music like this today.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THE MOODY BLUES "TUESDAY AFTERNOON"

[@elysehfm8797]

Firrrst! Love The Moody Blues. Ugh. Second! Okay, crusty bo busty... I see how it's going to be.

[@jordan390a]

K...Try "Conquistador" by Procol Harum with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra...You won't regret it...!!!

[@danielvick3527]

Your reaction was fun to watch!

[@llschnitz]

As much as they didn't get along with Patrick Moraz, I believe he had a great part in revitalizing their careers, and helping them to have three hit albums in the Eighties and Nineties. His synthesizer arrangements are mesmerizing and awesome. I can't imagine Long Distance Voyager, The Present, or The Other Side of Life without Patrick Moraz. I like ALL periods of the Moodies music, and I love this period just as much as the earlier years because of the wonderful bright sounds. "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is in my top five, after New Horizons, For My Lady, Driftwood, and of course Nights in White Satin.

[@The5thGen]

You are on the right track..

[@rogerthomas169]

Great pick

[@clare1061]

It’s just as good live as they are in the studio

[@user-ef4de6ds6f]

queen posted

[@tonyford5326]

Fell in love we were 12 Nearly fell in love again 18 but I was to wild to see it and lost her again 21 we met again I had a broken leg This time she said I’m not letting you go Moody blues was all we listened to no tv no friends just us the purest love I’ve ever known 20 years we went our different ways but the love is still there

[@avantprog6902]

Appropriate attire for listening to The Moody Blues Kemi,👍

[@Bekka_Noyb]

one of my fave Moddy Blues songs ♥ Doesn't really sound like an 80s song, tho. More of a late 60s/early 70s kinda sound

[@wlodell]

To: Sincerely, K.S.O., So, you have discovered the music of the Moody Blues, congratulations! This music freed me from drugs and alcohol, helped me to face certain realities of life and overcome a variety of difficulties and misfortunes. Ultimately the music helped me to see and recognize that there is a true God, the Lord God Almighty Who was, Who is, and Who is to come!

[@markusantonio4866]

Patrick Moraz on keyboards

[@joemachunda]

Candle of life. Try that one

[@justinjuelich8465]

Try, "Lovely To See You," "In My World," "The Land Of Make-Believe," "Eternity Road," "No More Lies," "I Just Don't Care" and "English Sunset."

[@martinperry5072]

Just about anything they did. Just listen album by album.

[@Chris-filosifer64]

The Question

[@izzonj]

KSO, you should react to New Horizons by the Moody Blues. I don't Think anybody has done that yet. It's a gorgeous, flawless song. Nearly 50 years later I just learned what the inspiration was for it and it's even more powerful than I thought before

[@seangalligan3104]

Listen to Go Now by the Moody Blues. One of their oldest hits

[@txrojas]

Great reaction! Please listen to “Your Wildest Dreams”

[@timetravellingone]

Check out "Talking out of turn" from that same album, video looks like it was done by Essentialdegneities his Moody Blues videos are great

[@valogden]

I Know You're Out There Somewhere and Wildest Dreams go together. Please check it out. They put on a fantastic concert!

[@chrisfilip3427]

These guys were part of both the first AND second British Invasion.