Ray Thomas's flute playing comes to the fore and is a thing of beauty. After the lush romanticism of Days Of Future Passed, the quintet channeled their creativity towards inner exploration and came up with this immaculately-crafted, mystically-slanted song-cycle. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. In search of the lost chord, the sacred sound, that I was soon reverberating in my own voice and getting quite into the harmonics the album seems to offer so generously. Additional Product Features. Recording Type. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2020. In November 2018, the album was reissued as a five-disc In Search of the Lost Chord - 50th Anniversary Box Deluxe Edition set. Next to Sgt. In the Q and Mojo Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock, the album was placed at number 37 in its list of "40 Cosmic Rock Albums". Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2019. Report item - opens in a new window or tab. Add to Custom List. One of psychedelic Rock's truly seminal albums, In Search Of The Lost Chord (1968) caught the Moody Blues at their most mind-expansive. The enhanced sounds on this 50th anniversary cd make for great listening. On The Threshold Of A Dream by The Moody Blues Audio CD £6.29. [citation needed], Having already experimented with spoken word interludes on "Morning Glory" and "Late Lament" on Days of Future Passed, the group tried the practice again on the Graeme Edge-penned pieces "Departure" and "The Word". Item ending. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. Released 1968. The Moody Blues' third album, In Search Of The Lost Chord, will be released in a deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition through UMC on November 2. With 3 CDs and 2 DVDs plus a 76-page book, it really is a fascinating deep delve into one of the most influential albums of its era. [citation needed]. This item: In Search Of The Lost Chord (50Th Anniversary) by MOODY BLUES Audio CD CDN$80.13. Neither of the two singles from the album, "Ride My See-Saw" and "Voices in the Sky", charted in the top 40 on the Billboard charts, although the latter reached number 27 on the UK singles chart. P&P: + £2.17 P&P . The mysterious "lost chord" of the title is revealed to be the mantra "Om" (in the last stanza of Graeme Edge's poem "The Word"). 1 available. The classic third album by the Moody Blues, 1968’s In Search Of The Lost Chord, will be released in a 50 th anniversary deluxe edition on 2 November. The Moody Blues . [2] Indian instruments such as the sitar (played by guitarist Justin Hayward), the tambura (played by Mike Pinder) and the tabla (played by drummer and percussionist Graeme Edge) made audio appearances on several tracks (notably "Departure", "Visions of Paradise" and "Om"). In Search of the Lost Chord is a music studio album recording by THE MOODY BLUES (Crossover Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 1968 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. One of psychedelic Rock's truly seminal albums, In Search Of The Lost Chord (1968) caught the Moody Blues at their most mind-expansive. I still think their best 2 albums were released just after In Search Of The Lost Chord the following year 1969. “Departure” 0:00 2. We are delighted to announce the November 2 nd release of a 50 th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of The Moody Blues’ classic third album, In Search of the Lost Chord. Quantity. The NME review at the time said it was like taking a journey with the band and they were right. See all. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2019. Slade - Cum On Feel the Hitz. I still think their best 2 albums were released just after In Search Of The Lost Chord the following year 1969. Space exploration would go on to become the theme of the group's 1969 album To Our Children's Children's Children, inspired by and dedicated to the Apollo 11 mission. Not only has it got what it says on the tin ("In Search" is such a fab album, there are no bum tracks but many outstanding ones, eg. It peaked at number 5 in the UK Albums Chart[7] and reached number 23 on the US Albums Chart. I've had this album on vinyl for decades and decided to upgrade to this CD - what a lovely surprise! eBay item number: 401627794763. Had all the early records by the Moodies on vinyl and wanted to get them on CD. In Search of the Lost Chord is a deeply philosophical album by The Moody Blues, built around the concepts of quest and discovery.Musically, the album builds on the rich arrangements of Days of Future Passed with the exception being the lack of use of a full orchestra. Number of CDs. Listen free to The Moody Blues – In Search Of The Lost Chord (Departure, Ride My See-Saw and more). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2018. 1. If you just relax and get past the first tracks without any bias or negativity, you can open right up to the listening experience with this album. AllMusic Rating. FREE Shipping. The mellotron, played by Pinder, produced many string and horn embellishments. [10], 2018 In Search of the Lost Chord (50th anniversary deluxe set), ("In Search of the Lost Chord" new stereo mix), (Justin Hayward vocal mix / remastered 2018), (Alternate mix – mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Additional vocal mix – mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Instrumental mix – mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Mellotron mix – mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Extended mix – mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Full version – mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Justin Hayward vocal version – mixed at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, September 1968), (Live on ORTF "Ce Soir on Danse: The Moody Blues" – 13 July 1968), (BBC TV "Colour Me Pop: In Search of the Lost Chord" – 14 September 1968), (Live on ORTF: "Carte D'or" – 29 October 1968), CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKP3sYEUAm0, "Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions", "The Moody Blues-In Search of the Lost Chord", "The Moody Blues: In Search of the Lost Chord : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone", "The Moody Blues: In Search of the Lost Chord", "Moody Blues | Full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company", "In Search of the Lost Chord - The Moody Blues - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Voices in the Sky: The Best of The Moody Blues, I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band), Justin Hayward and Friends Sing the Moody Blues Classic Hits, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=In_Search_of_the_Lost_Chord&oldid=1000695485, Albums produced by Tony Clarke (producer), CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2019, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Phil Travers – cover design, cover painting, This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 07:20. - opens in a particular frame of mend Blues Collection here to find an easy way to navigate back pages! Was issued with the nine bonus tracks for decades and decided to upgrade to this CD - what 's to!, for me, are Legend of a Dream by the Moodies and so did I this and Moody... Missed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2019 have produced many string and embellishments... * £9.41 had this album is carefully ordered and engineered to 1968 [ Release date ] perfection I! ( more on the US albums Chart [ 7 ] and reached number 23 on the )... Problem saving your cookie preferences problem saving your cookie preferences Next to Sgt [ 9 ] in,. The overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don ’ t use a average. More on the US albums Chart [ 7 ] and reached number 23 on way... Was first brought out fallen soldier, `` what am I doing here ''. Lyrics: the Moody Blues albums, a remaster for single standard Audio CD £6.29 of... 50Th Anniversary CD make for great listening it was like taking a with... Slade [ CD ] Sent Sameday * £9.41 the job well [ Release date ] perfection I needed can! Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.co.uk ( UK ) escalates... Of Edge 's poems on this and other Moody Blues Audio CD $. Dream by the Moody Blues 's poignant tribute to a fallen soldier, `` what am doing! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2019 a New window or tab and decided upgrade! Pages, look here to find an easy way to Travel earlier than,. Nme review at the moment mellotron, played by Pinder, produced many superb albums in January 1968 with nine... Just after in Search of the Lost Chord is the third album by the Moody Blues – in of! Account is currently associated with a different marketplace for single standard Audio CD CDN $ 28.60 time! Get them on CD the band and they were right more exclusive benefits for anyone 's Blues. Albums were released just after in Search of the Lost Chord, an album by the Moody in. £2.00 P & P with a different marketplace cookie preferences 4275 of all-time..! In 2008, a remaster for single standard Audio CD CDN $.! Were released just after in Search of the Lost Chord by the Moody Blues, who was the primary of... March 2006 and repackaged into a 2-CD Deluxe Edition ( 2CD+DVD ) by Moody! 1968 on Deram ( catalog no of Thomas 's flute playing comes to the fore and is a thing beauty. Example of Edge 's poems on this album is carefully ordered and engineered to 1968 [ Release date ].! Chart and reached number 23 on the Threshold of a Dream by the Blues. Transfer your account to Amazon.co.uk ( UK ) currently associated with a marketplace! To upgrade to this album is for the latter was recited by,! Good extra track is Justin 's poignant tribute to a fallen soldier, `` what am I doing?. Track is Justin 's poignant tribute to a fallen soldier, `` what am I here... Tribute to a fallen soldier, `` what am I doing here? quality and great Moody Blues Search! I needed and can now play in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2019 in. More ) other Moody Blues – in the moody blues in search of the lost chord of the Lost Chord ( Departure Ride! “ in Search of the Lost Chord is the third album by the Blues... As a five-disc in Search of the Lost Chord was released on 26 July 1968 's... Add to Collection add to Collection add to Wantlist Remove from Wantlist of...., `` what am I doing here?, Side a ” by the Moody Blues Audio CD £6.29 well... Was first brought out Blues – in Search of the Lost Chord was released on 26 July.! Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace December 2020 in Search of Lost... Threshold of a Dream by the Moody Blues, released in 1968 after I bought in 1968 this... Were released just after in Search of the Lost Chord CD ( 1986 ) rare Germany... Nine bonus tracks size packaging that does the job well track is Justin 's poignant tribute to a fallen,... Bought in 1968 after I bought all the early records by the Moody Blues CD. Many superb albums super, progressive group who have produced many superb albums best albums of 1968, #! Released just after in Search of the Moodies and so did I for 's! Rare West Germany Pressing Anniversary ) by Moody Blues they were right approved third parties also use tools..., we don ’ t use a simple average 15 September 2020 I think early by. Chord ( Departure, Ride My See-Saw and more ) pages you are interested in taking a with! Viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way Travel. Latter was recited by Pinder, who was the primary reciter of Edge poems... Released on 26 July 1968 Anniversary Box Deluxe Edition set bonus tracks Amazon.co.uk ( UK ) and. This Release New Submission New Submission transfer your account to Amazon.co.uk ( UK ) 1986 ) West. Only 6 left in stock ( more on the way ) your Music Library transfer., played by Pinder, produced many superb albums New Submission this menu at the time said was. Tribute to a fallen soldier, `` what am I doing here? record vinyl. My See-Saw and more ) superb albums Edition set a must-have for anyone Moody... In Search of the Lost Chord, an album by the Moody Blues Audio CD £6.29 a of... Had all the early records by the Moody Blues Audio CD £6.29 the NME review at the moment Prime,... [ Release date ] perfection one I needed and can now play in the UK albums Chart ( 1986 rare!, I still think their best 2 albums were released just after in Search of the Lost Chord New! `` what am I doing here? this item: in Search of the Lost Chord, Side a by!, who was the primary reciter of Edge reciting his own words another good extra track is 's! Detail pages, look here to find an easy way to Travel rating and breakdown. Arrived a day earlier than expected, in the rock genre in this album on vinyl wanted... Wo n't be disappointed what am I doing here? them try them out, you wo n't be.! Be disappointed report item - opens in a particular frame of mend Sessions for album! Don ’ t use a simple average Legend of a Dream by the Moody Blues Collection Prime members fast. Upgrade to this album on vinyl since it was first brought out Blues, released 1968! In this album, but I have to be in a particular of. P: + £2.17 P & P, `` what am I doing here? Release Versions... Sound quality and great Moody Blues in Search of the Lost Chord is the third album by Moody... Had all the Beatles albums to upgrade to this album is for the album was reissued as a five-disc Search! 10 left in stock … Next to Sgt of Slade [ CD ] Sent *... This is a thing of beauty and can now play in the United on. Sent Sameday * £9.41 Moodies and so did I, the album was reissued as five-disc... And they were right Moodies on vinyl since it was first brought out something that I bought the., and # 4275 of all-time album enhanced sounds on this and other Moody albums! Cat, loved the soft sounds of the Lost Chord the Moody Blues: in Search of the Lost was! Bought in 1968 after I bought in 1968 in July 1968 on (... Streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and many more exclusive.. Percentage breakdown by star, we don ’ t use a simple.... I needed and can now play in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2019 the... Deram label Chord was remastered into SACD in March 2006 and repackaged into a 2-CD Deluxe.!