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 enlarge | Actor: The Moody Blues
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 1007
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Live, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 106
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 4955
UPC: 014381495553
EAN: 0014381495553
ASIN: B0017XFP4K
Theatrical Release Date: November 15, 2005
Release Date: July 8, 2008
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Album Description
The legendary Moody Blues present this special musical collection, their first live album without an orchestra, since their historic 1969 release The Moody Blues Live + 5. Recorded live at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on June 11 during their 2005 World tour, in which they played New Zealand for the first time and returned to Australia, this rare live recording is pure Moody Blues. With the Moodies' unique brand of music that has kept them at the top of their profession for 40 years, and has maintained them as one of the biggest live touring acts of all-time, this is a truly sparkling performance from one of the world's greatest and best-loved rock bands.
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 The Moody Blues Live in 2005!!! November 19, 2005
47 out of 51 found this review helpful
Alongside The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues are one of the other great British bands to still be going strong after being together for over 40 years. The band's latest live release "Lovely To See You" captures The Moodies in a stunning live performance at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre in June 2005 and is proof that they haven't lost their magic touch at all during their long existance.
This 2-disc set includes many songs that have become immortal classics and fan favorites over the years. Staples such as "Tuesday Afternoon", "The Voice", "Isn't Life Strange", "The Story In Your Eyes", "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band)" and of course, "Nights In White Satin" are all included here alongside more obscure tracks such as "Steppin' In A Slide Zone", "Talking Out Of Turn", "Higher and Higher" and "The Actor". In fact, the music performed here spans the band's entire career excluding the very early period with Denny Laine.
As for the performance itself, the band was definitely on a musical high during this particular night. Despite the absence of a full symphonic orchestra which has become the norm for The Moodies in recent years, the band still maintains their trademark orchestral sound while letting loose with some raw energy that isn't always apparent on their studio albums. Also of interest is the fact that this is the first live release from The Moody Blues not to feature founding member/flautist/singer Ray Thomas (who retired from the band in 2003). In his place is the brilliant flautist Norda Mullen who despite not being an official band member, still delivers an outstanding performance and effortlessly fills some big shoes left by her predecessor.
Indeed, the rest of the band delivers an equally stellar performance as well.
Besides containing great music, the CD booklet is also fascinating as it includes a track-by-track breakdown as to who played and sang what on each song. There's even a list of each members equipment listed on the back of the CD booklet as well as brief commentary from The Moody Blues themselves on the inside.
With this said, "Lovely To See You" is an outstanding document of The Moody Blues as elder statesmen of classic Rock. The music as well as the concert heard on this album is timeless and even though most of these songs have been released in live form before, it's still highly recommended especially if you're a Moody Blues fan.
Strong, Tight & Psychedelic! November 16, 2005
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
After seeing the Moody Blues many times, I have to say they are just getting better. Although this `live' recording has no orchestra, it still brings back the feelings of the older songs. "Lovely To See You" might be an odd choice to open (other than its obvious title), but it is pitch perfect and a great prelude to what is to come. The original sound of the mellotron on "Tuesday Afternoon" and Nights In White Satin" is more like the original than the orchestrated ones. Hayward's voice is in fine tune on great renditions of "The Actor" and "Question". "Higher & Higher' Is a great treat with Graeme Edge giving a chilling rendition exactly like the original. "One Life To Live" was unfortunately not included here, but played at some shows, thunderously. The entire feeling and sound is more of a trip back in time than any of the other live recordings. Ray Thomas is missed here along with "Legend Of A Mind", but the replacement flutist (Norda Mullen) does a remarkable job. They are still the Moody Blues and are strong, tight and psychedelic to this day.
The package includes incredibly detailed information about each song - who wrote it, who played what instrument, even each individual performers list of instruments down to the type and manufacturer. Who knew that Graeme Edge used Zildjian cymbals or that Hayward used a 100-watt Mesa dual rectifier? See what I mean? This is a complete and thorough history!
Lovely to hear them live November 16, 2005
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
It's amazing how the Moody Blues can continue to polish their live shows into this time of their lives. They're not kids any more, but they can certainly hold their own in the world of today's music. This band has really made me proud to own this fabulous double CD set, and though I can hardly wait for the companion DVD, even this audio offering is almost as good as being there. The packaging is simply gorgeous, and I love the fact they have included so many details about the band and their instruments. As floutist Norda's debut in a Moody recording, she shines brightly, and really has grown well into her position with these guys. Yes, the Moodies have been forced to evolve by personnel changes, but the quality and the lushness of the sound have never wavered. If you ever enjoyed the Moody Blues at any point in their career, you will not regret picking up these CD's. It's every bit what you might hope it would be, and in many ways, far more. The exquisite sweetness of the soft songs will move you, and the rockers will thrill and excite you and take you back to the early days of progressive rock, with an 'edge' that only today's technology can provide. Take the ride, and leave the driving to the Moodies! You'll be SO glad you did.
True Review December 29, 2005
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Around 1975 in Colorado Springs, KKFM-FM would play Nights In White Satin as their sign-off song. During my summer vacation from school, I listened regularly. This began my journey as a fan of the Moody Blues. The release of "Lovely to See You LIVE" is a welcome addition to the treasure of Moody Blues memories.
The CD spans their triumphs from the 60s, 70s, 80s right through to last year's "December" release. True fans will delight in first time live performaces on CD like Higher and Higher and The Voice. The latter was of special interest to me as that song was the first song done in concert to support the Long Distance Voyager tour in the 1980s. The Seattle Coliseum vibrated at the intro keyboard part which this CD captures very well. While retired members like Ray Thomas are sadly missed the core group of Justin Haywood, John Lodge, and Graeme Edge are excellent and supported with a talented crew of new comers. Bernie Barlow, keyboards and vocals, in particular has released an outstanding solo album that I enjoy listening to frequently. All in all the band sounds great and the CD has moments that are unique and welcome to the collection. Can't wait for the next tour!
Their best live cd? November 21, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have to say that I think this is the best live Moody Blues cd out. The band has never sounded better. The fact that they are playing without an orchestra has breathed some new life into their songs. In addition to some classics, there is the addition of songs like "Forever Autumn" and "The Actor", two of my favorites. "Are You Sitting Comfortably" is also a nice surprise. The sound quality is top notch. If one was to get only one live Moodies cd, this without question would be the one to get.
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