The Moody Blues, A Psychedelic Spiritual Searcher for the Truth, which Might Be Very Special for Peculiar Fans!

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A memory of the band and one or two tributes.

I read yesterday that Mike Pinder, a founding member and keyboard player of The Moody Blues, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at his home in Northern California. He was 82 years old and surrounded by his devoted family at the time of his passing. It’s sad to hear that another great musician has left us. Therefore, as I had intended long ago, I thought of writing a memory and experience of Al and me with that band as it lies dearly in my heart.

During the Shah’s time, there have been political restrictions in Iran. The regime was actually afraid of free thinkers and communist ideas but allowed the rest to be free. That’s why we always had the latest music and literature in the marketplace without any problem. That’s why, as we were also searching for the truth, we pursued this topic in every art form. That’s how we got to know the Moody Blues.

They have continued their search in their LPs and always come up with binding and cohesive songs in every vinyl they have published. One must listen to the whole album to get the message. Although these memories warm my heart, I notice that my generation is dying. Of course, it is time to leave, but something will be missing somehow.


Here are the lost ones of this music band: Pinder, who was the only surviving founding member. The drummer, Graeme Edge, passed away in 2021, while the vocalist and flautist, Ray Thomas, died in 2018. The original guitarist, Denny Laine, died last year, and the original bassist, Clint Warwick, died in 2004.

“Yes! As I mentioned earlier, I believe that our generation is slowly disappearing, and I hope that the upcoming generation will be able to improve things better than the current one! Our connection with this band has been strong since we were young, and every time a group member passes away, it’s a painful loss. Now, I’d like to share my thoughts on Mike Pinder.”
He created his music and shared his message with the world from a place of spiritual grounding. As he always said, ‘Keep your head above the clouds but keep your feet on the ground.’ His authentic essence uplifted everyone who came into contact with him. His lyrics, philosophy, and vision of humanity and our place in the cosmos will resonate with generations to come.

The piano keys under Mike Pinder’s fingers still resonate in my ears. RIP Melancholy Man.💖🙏

Let me also dedicate a tribute to Ray Thomas, who opened the threshold of dreams with his magical voice and the sound of his flute.

Raymond Thomas was an English musician, flautist, singer, founding member and composer of the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. His flute solo on the band’s 1967 hit single “Nights in White Satin” is regarded as one of progressive rock’s defining moments.

Those were the days and will surely remain in our minds as a focal point in our memories.

Here is a music documentary about this unique music band. Thank you for your presence.💖🙏

20 thoughts on “The Moody Blues, A Psychedelic Spiritual Searcher for the Truth, which Might Be Very Special for Peculiar Fans!”

  1. Well, I’ll enjoy listening to these songs over the weekend! Thanks for the trip down memory lane Aladin. It’s great to hear that music was freely available in Iran at that time for you and your brother Al to enjoy. My own introduction to the Moody Blues came as a teenager when disco’s would play, ‘Nights in White Satin’ for those couple dances, you know the slow ones at the end of a night out. I’m listening to it now, just wonderful! Love and light, Deborah.

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    • Haha! Nights in White Satin cheek to cheek! I know that well. We have had it the same way it came out at the end of the ’60s: I wished to be there and catch you for a dance! 😉 Thank you, my lovely angel. Take your time and listen to them whenever you are looking for quiet time. Love to you.🥰😘🙏💖

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  2. Oh wow now you’re really taking me back to my childhood Aladin! My mother used to play all the music from the 60’s on a radio and so Nights in White Satin is imprinted in my mind…but so is ‘Go Now’, again I think sung by the original members. Dennie Lane left and went on to be a founding member of Wings with Paul McCartney, a band I followed as I became a teenager. I think Justin Hayward replaced him – we saw Hayward sing live as The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist in Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds at the Royal Albert Hall back in 2006 – ahh now I’m going down memory lane so thanks you for this! Here’s a link to ‘Go Now’ https://youtu.be/V2L3UzM_FfE?si=AuII6PbPD4LeZhLX

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    • That was probably my intention! And yessss; Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds was our trip in the ship to the world of music. I wish I could be there with you to enjoy such an event.
      And thank you again for the clip of the old Moody Blues with Dennie Lane. He was a handsome man, of course! Love and blessing.🙏💖😘💥💕

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  4. elainemansfield

    I love this and the memories, but once again I face the grief of hearing loss. I enjoyed remembering what I can no longer hear and I’m glad when you share your favorite music. Keep dancing!

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    • Heartfelt thanks, my dear Elaine. However, my purpose in sharing this was more to pay tribute to the most outstanding musicians, and I am glad to write my feelings so that you can read and feel them.🙏🙏💖🦋

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  7. Thank you for this tribute, Aladin!

    I got a shiver when you said….”Of course, it is time to leave”. That has been on my mind. A number from my life are already gone. Many are still here, but bus gets more crowded every stop.

    Anyway, The Moody Blues are fab. I know what you mean about an entire album being an experience.

    My fave was “In Search of the Lost Chord”.

    RIP Mike Pinder.

    Be well, Aladin!

    🎼❦💓🌹

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  8. If they had written nothing and performed no other piece, their memory will be with us always in Nights in White Satin. ‘A defining moment’ is a perfect way of describing it. It’s ingrained in my brain still, half a century later.

    How lovely it is to have known their music.

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