Did you listen to The Moody Blues? My favorite two SACD's

[mandrix]

OTTOAD. since 8 track. Profound music in spirit and sound.
Same with AQOB.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then go on the Voyage. Why is it we are here?

 

[ar surround]

Far out dude!

 

[stoopid]

OTTOAD. since 8 track. Profound music in spirit and sound.
Same with AQOB.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then go on the Voyage. Why is it we are here?

I bought all their SACDs last year (you likely were part/spectator at least in that QQ-centric journey). Gave them all a through single listen, but haven't made the time to return. But will! No favorite surround mix, but they all sounded better than the original stereo mixes.

My mother was a diehard fan and dragged me along to a few of their shows in the 1980s, probably 'peak Moodies' popularity in retrospect. I didn't carry the torch into adulthood but now, as an adult myself, I appreciate them more and having their entire catalog embedded deep into my musical DNA means the revisits to memory lane are immediate and profound.

AQOB is (was?) my overall favorite album, however I was surprised during last year's MB marathon by how much I enjoyed most of their material. I think my album rankings is subject to change with more listens with my more mature ears. Their use of synths, organ, strings, and backing vocals/melody is unmatched at the level in which they blend it into an accessible prog/rock mold.

 

[mandrix]

lol. I indeed was part of your journey. Was hard to let go of them, first SACD's I bought I believe.

 

[ar surround]

lol. I indeed was part of your journey. Was hard to let go of them, first SACD's I bought I believe.

The Moody Blues announcement of those multi-channel SACDs was THE reason I bought a universal player that could play them.

 

[H.A.L.]

ON THE THRESHOLD OF A DREAM really spurs in me the sense of travel and wonder. The 5.1 is definitely my go-to listen!

 

[MrMarty]

OTTOAD. since 8 track. Profound music in spirit and sound.
Same with AQOB.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then go on the Voyage. Why is it we are here?

From all the Moody Blues surround, I really enjoyed, "Procession" from EGBDF. Great vocal and instrumental separation.