I watched whatever relevant youtube clips i could find. Rounding out the set is a 16page full color booklet with information and lyrics from the two albums and a. The band moved the sessions and started recording in mike pinder s garage studio, but the tension had already reached a fever pitch. Oh well, i guess ill just have to console myself with all the moodies and mike pinder music ive bought over the years.
For the moody families it was the opportunity to share in several days of love, past memories and making new. The promise is a 1976 solo album by mike pinder of the moody blues, recorded during their sabbatical from 1974 to 1977 it was reissued on cd in august 1989. Join facebook to connect with mike pinder and others you may know. The singer, songwriter, keyboardist founded the group, along with fellow musician ray thomas in may of 1964. Mike pinder the promise among the stars flac download. Originally the record company wanted the group to record an oldies rock and roll demo disc made for salesmen who would then use it to sell the stateofthe.
May 03, 2018 lots of us old timers know the hall of fame is overly political and randomly slanted, but i guess putting the moody blues in was righting a wrong, or catching up on an oversight. The moody blues are an english rock band formed in birmingham in 1964, initially consisting of keyboardist mike pinder. Mar 26, 2020 this board is dedicated to the man that inspires my being. By ray shasho an interview with the moody blues legendary keyboardist michael pinder michael pinder was affectionately labeled micky the moonboy as a youth for his preoccupation of the moon, stars, music and electronics. Other then that, a must have for the collector of moody blues videos. In their heyday between 1967 and 1972 the moody blues recorded seven more or less fantastic studio albums in six years. Posted in videos tagged mike pinder, mike pinder mellotronman, moody blues, out and in, the moody blues 2 comments. Also available for download on nook or kindle edition for just. The forming of a bandpersonnel changes in november 1963, when friends and bandmates mike pinder and ray thomas of the krew cats returned home to birmingham, england from having endured a stint of touring what they referred to as the hell of the german club scene, they. The legendary venue is captured in this dvd from the. Mike pinder describes how the mellotron works youtube. Youtube star jenny doan creates patchwork of success after stock market crash the moody blues in a 1969 studio portrait. An interview with the moody blues legendary keyboardist michael pinder.
Keyboarder and singer michael mike pinder was a member of british symphonic and progressive rock pioneers artist1645 from 1965 until 1978. My ten favourite mike pinder songs performed by the moody. An interview with mike pinder, one of the founding members of the moody blues, that was aired on bay tv morning on january 24, 1997. The moody blues something new from mike pinder youtube.
Mike pinder mellotron master new documentary 2009 youtube. Pinder mike the promise the seed the secret of the seed is in the fragrance of the flower, as the petals open up and bow their heads towards the power. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Much of the moodies core classic seven catalog has since seen a series of 5. May 28, 2015 this pin was discovered by anna pollack. A tale of the christ, which, in addition to being a legendary broadsweeping and groundbreaking epic tale, is on record as being the most expensive film made in the silent era. Mike pinder, founding member of the moody blues was touring. August 6, 1976 interview of mike pinder by jim ladd on the innerview. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. I would definitely recommend mike as a keynote speaker and chairman. Billboard top 200 albums, an idea that was intended to be a stage show. The world is full of people, some are trying to lend a hand to help us learn to recognize, so we can understand that life holds many s.
Blue jays is a 1975 album by justin hayward and john lodge. That same year their song go now was a worldwide hit. I too was disappointed not to hear mike pinder speak for a moment. During work on the moody blues album that was to follow seventh sojourn, bandmates lodge, mike pinder, ray thomas and graeme edge summoned. A short mike pinder interview for the moody blues fans here. Mike pinderreflections on music, the mellotron, and the moody blues.
Michael thomas pinder is an english rock musician, and is a founding member and original keyboard player of the british rock. Yes, mike and matt, two of my three sons are on the album. A pioneering user of the early electronic keyboard instrument the mellotron as a substitute for a full orchestra, pinder s work served as the model for the playing of musicians. Mike pinder the promise among the stars 20, cd discogs. Dec 11, 20 but looking back now, i think it was the best thing that we ever did. The ceremony was too long and the sound too loud for the room but there were moments of great interest. Michael pinder piano, organ and vocals and ray thomas tambourine. Feb 12, 2014 former magnificent moody blues mellotron maven mike pinder mike mettler feb 12, 2014 original moody blues keyboardist mike pinder is discussing the alwaysenveloping signature orchestral sound of the band he was a part of for its first 15 years. In an interview it was revealed that the band was named moody blues because. Pinder vs decca moraz mentioned as well moody blues. Fortythree years after the release of the symphonic rock classic days of future passed, the moody blues are still at it, regularly touring their music to concert halls worldwide. Also included are solo performances, as well as a bonus interview from 2008.
Gary james interview with mike pinder of the moody blues. Nov 24, 20 the cofounder, keyboard player, and one of the three principal singers of the moody blues, mike pinder was a very visible presence in early progressive rock circles. On his website, thomas noted that he was diagnosed with inoperable prostate cancer in september 20 the english musician was born december 29. See more ideas about moody blues, justin hayward and nights in white satin. Mike explains his relationship with the beatles and appologizes to graeme edge for starting the rift that has estranged the moody blues for way too long. At the time, i was a high school student at guilderland central high school. Listen free to mike pinder a planet with one mind a spark in the dark, the legend of the indian paintbrush and more. Mike pinder, founding member of the moody blues was touring book stores and came to be interviewed on a suddenly snowy.
I have to say i was very surprised how good mike pinder still sounds. In the 70s he released two solo albums from mighty oaks and. A people with one heart mike pinder posted on april 25, 2015 by mikepinder this entry was posted in videos and tagged a people with one heart, children stories, michael pinder, mike pinder, moodies, moody blues, old turtle, the moody blues. Justin hayward of the moody blues on his days of future passed. See more ideas about justin hayward, moody blues and nights in white satin. I havent heard much from mike pinder lately and im a fan of his work. Colin andrews remarks regarding mike pinder, an original founder and former member of the moody blues, a british rock band, caused me to perk up. Mike had a lot of trouble relating to the rest of the band, culminating in a furious screaming match between graeme edge and mike that led to mike dropping out of the sessions before completion. This blog article i wrote was the most heavily viewed posting in the forum section of the official mb web site. Mike pinder, founding member of the moody blues was touring book stores and came. Nov 11, 2010 an interview with mike pinder, one of the founding members of the moody blues, that was aired on bay tv morning on january 24, 1997. A relaxed and informative interview with moody blues founder and. I tend to give the group a pass on not having mike speak.
He is especially noted for his technological contribution to. It was recorded and released during the moody blues fiveyear hiatus. Michael thomas pinder born 27 december 1941 in erdington, birmingham is an english rock musician, and is a founding member and original keyboard player of the british. In the sky were passing by a million miles every hour on the universal clock. Lots of us old timers know the hall of fame is overly political and randomly slanted, but i guess putting the moody blues in was righting a wrong, or catching up on an oversight. For 14 years mike pinder was one fifth of the british rock group the moody blues. Mike talks about his time in the moody blues, as well as his solo career. In 1994 mike penders searchers were the very first 1960s band to be invited to play on board the qe2 as part of the world famous liners 25th anniversary celebrations. Wont really go into it here but the mb was very instrumental in my awakening process. A relaxed and informative interview with moody blues founder and master of the mellotron, mike pinder. And mike pinder couldnt make up his mind whether he wanted to stay or not. From an interview with ray thomas in 2014 when asked about mike pinder.
Justin hayward lower left, john lodge, mike pinder. Mike pinder appologizes to graeme edge our rock and roll. It was graeme edge and mike pinder who did most of that just. Thanks to mikes very professional approach and cheerful personality our event was a great success.
This interview on youtube is what moody blues fans have been waiting for, for 29 years. Tony clarke, our record producer, had personal disaster during that album and didnt finish it. Aug, 2014 a pity, one step into the light, later reworked for octave, and one more song from the same sessions didnt make it here, but there are bonuses on the second cd, new ones, two of them by the pinder brothers, mikes sons who also play on 1994s among the stars originally a private mailorder release and now a part of. I figure other fellow pinder fans might enjoy this short interview i stumbled across recently from march 2014. London ray thomas, a founding member of british rock group the moody blues, has died at 76, months before the band is due to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. But mike and i basically built it for our own inhouse projects.
Michael thomas pinder is an english rock musician, and is a founding member and original keyboard player of the british rock group the moody blues. Justin hayward and john lodge talk about old songs and mike pinder. Michael pinder the secret of the seed is in the fragrance of the flower as the petals open up and bow their heads towards the power in the sky were passing by a million miles every hour on the universal clock its basic rhythm is forever and life dances and rejoices in the knowledge of its freedom and the promise of a new found destiny. But who could have predicted that a silly nickname perhaps more suited for a scifi cartoon superhero would actually forecast his destiny. A great compilation of mikes solo work and a great video interview. The innovative police percussionist and ace composer has been working tirelessly on composing a soundtrack to mgms 1925 silent film benhur. We were apart for about three years and then at the end of that, we came back together with tony clarke and with mike pinder to make an album and both of them decidedand i think this was a very brave decision for both of themthat they didnt want to continue. Never let it be said that stewart copeland has idle hands. Fortythree years after the release of the symphonic rock classic days of future passed, the moody blues are still at. Conversations with the moody blues justin hayward and boston. He is best known as a founding member, flautist, singer and songwriter of the moody blues. Mar 28, 2020 mike pinder on induction into rock hall of fame. May 27, 2009 interview with mike pinder of the moody blues on caras basement.
Rock cellar magazine catches up with justin hayward to discuss the moody blues, songwriting, the bands performance at the infamous 1970 isle of wight festival, meditation, drugs, and his brand. I tried to join the group but it looks like ive been excluded for some reason. The promise among the stars by mike pinder on amazon. Mike and ray of course were the cofounders of the moody blues, and with graeme had the first incanartion big hit go now with mike and original lead singerguitarist denny laine later of wings fame forming the laine pinder songwriting team that provided some very unusual early songs not typical of the uk beat boom at all but deeper. He was the one behind the scenes pushing the group to succeed, coming up with most of the concepts, and helping to arrange the others songs. Mike pinder describes how the mellotron works in the fabulous live at isle of wight festival 1970 you really should buy this dvd, its not only a. Original moody blues keyboardist mike pinder is discussing the alwaysenveloping signature orchestral sound of the band he was a part of for its first 15 years. Best classic bands interviewed thomas and fellow former member mike pinder in august 2017, in what appears to be his final interview. Hes getting a bit forgetful now, but weve known each other most of our lives. The moody blues album by album thread page 54 steve.
The infamous mellotron player stopped by to discuss the release of the moody blues live at the isle of wight festival 1970 dvd which is now being released. Reunion on the way at rock and roll hall of fame ceremony. Mike pinder of the moody blues interview with john debella. Mike pinder reflections on music, the mellotron, and the moody blues. He was the one to establish the mellotron as an important part of a rock bands sound. Posted in videos, whats new tagged mike pinder, moody bluegrass, moody blues, ray thomas leave a comment. Mike pinder describes how the mellotron works in the fabulous live at isle of wight festival 1970 you really should buy this dvd, its not only a great documentary but a wonderful concert film. He recorded backing vocals on i am the walrus and played harmonica on the fool on the hill by the beatles.
Mike pinder on induction into rock hall of fame mike pinder. Mike penders searchers continue to book new shows and tour, targeting britain, australia, the u. Today, mike pinder from the moody blues joined us on the show. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. I think that ultimately, the root of mike pinder s downfall was the fact he was a nice guy who was more interested in the sucess of the moody blues than garnering acclaim for himself. Michael thomas pinder born 27 december 1941, in erdington, birmingham is an english rock musician, and is a founding member and original keyboard player of the british rock group the moody blues. We had the great honour to talk with a legendary musician.
Sep 10, 2010 the moody blues mike pinder talking about and playing the mellotron at the documentary double feature for mellodrama. He left the group following the recording of the bands ninth album octave in 1978. Opening segment of interview of mike pinder by john craig which aired on november 30, 1994. Finally included in this set is a dvd of an interview with mike pinder from june 2012. When the moody blues are inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame next week they will be joined by keyboardist and singer mike pinder pinder, who now lives in northern california, was an original member of the band but left in 1978, following the octave album. Moody blues fans mourn death of cofounder ray thomas. Graeme edge of the moody blues for veteran cosmic rockers the moody blues, building the set list is a question of balance.
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