How is it we are here?(moody blues)

[ilovekansas]

How is it, we are here??????

[nootaramus]

this song uses the mellotron and the moog synth ( I believe ) and the cool guitar interlude is justin hayward's very realistic futuristic synth sounding solo. remember 1970 was the time and the moodies were using very advanced equipment and flawless recording. you can even appreciate the care taken in the recording even today. masterful.

[epicgleeksnl]

Mr. Nadler.

[cweatherhill]

Justin Hayward is better known for his amazing voice but his guitar playing is seldom mentioned. It's him playing the guitar lead in the middle of this song. Mike Pinder's own distinctive voice, amazing mellotron and mini-Moog, aided by Ray Thomas's flute. Superb stuff. Superb band.

[borecleaner1]

@FrancisBarker937AD Whoever did the FANTASTIC guitar licks from 1:32 to 1:59 has talented beyond that relegated to mere mortals.That was the most powerful and intense guitar playing I have ever heard in my life.......My wife,who is incidentally my high school sweetheart who I have been married almost thirty-three years to,surprised the living hell out of me when she told me that she had bought tickets for us to see the Moody Blues at the St Michelle Winery in Woodinville this June 4th..Yeah !!!!

[TitusBass111]

@borecleaner1 Saw them in GP Texas earlier this month with my wife and teenage son! The Moodies were superb. So happy for you, Junes just around the corner. Oh, Justin Haywood is the mast of the guitar from 1:32.

[borecleaner1]

@TitusBass111 Saw the band saturday night at the St Michele Winery in Woodinville.....wasn't disappointed in the least..first tune was ''gypsy'' and a little under two hours later they finished with ''ride my see-saw''.......Loved every second of the show........sat five rows from the stage.the speakers damn near blew me away,especially when Justin Hayward went to work with his guitar......Great Show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ilovekansas]

@TitusBass111 couldn't agree more --- one of my favorite Moody riffs of all time --- it is great!!!

[ilovekansas]

@borecleaner1 Justin Hayward rocks on the guitar. John Lodge's bass is awesome, and Mike Pinder's lyrics and melloron make this one of the best Moodies' songs there is.

[darthfrodo10]

i have the record! it is amazing

[borecleaner1]

@FrancisBarker937AD I cannot agree more...........I am 54 now and this music is just as great as it was in the early 70's when I was in middle school.what wonderfulmemories this song and other ones by the Moody Blues evoke.This stuff is TRULY TIMELESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fabuladico]

For another good set of guitar licks, check out most of the Moodies album "Every Good Boy Deserves Favor" Especially check out "You can never go home anymore".

[coxdrummer]

One of the best lead guitar solos ever written, it even rivals Steve Hackett's Firth Of Fifth solo i.m.h.o.

[garybuck54]

Another great adventure away from life.Somewhere you wish you could be.lost in the moment whether it makes sense or not.

[dahoser44]

Hello,

I had not seen this one yet, thank you for posting! 5****

Floyd

Thank you Wolfgang for another great share my friend!

[timemariner]

Back in 1970-71 I was a young amateur acheologist, just being exposed to the Moody Blues' music. Could not help but make a "connection" to the woodland Indians, whose summer camp I was helping to excavate. The world is definitely a greater part of our lives now

[kenlo77]

I was fortunate to see the Moody blues perform with the Cleveand Orchestra at Blossom Music center ... awesome I have the video tape of the MB at red rock .... a gift from my wife ... Red Rock is so picturesque

[icaredamnit]

Ah, boy, this is my favorite MB song for all the reasons you folks mention (great summation markmanius). Got the album when it came out and was hooked. I miss Pinder and his Mellotron. Nice to know I'm not alone in loving this song.

[StanBennet]

I wish Pinder would have been along in the 90's when they were touring with the orchestras. I agree, this is a great song, along with the album.

[HOUSEOFFOURDOORS]

Pinder was missed and could not be replaced. Outstanding work..

[markmanius]

Thanks for posting - this one definitely

on my top 5 Moodies fav. song list .

Over the top mellotron sounds to get lost

in - melodic bass - awesome guitar

solo thats not to forward in the mix .

These guys were definitely wizards in

the recording studio . . . am I # 280 ?

[icaredamnit]

@markmanius Thanks for summing it up for me so nicely. I just get lost in this one. My favorite MB song on my favorite MB LP.

[domeyhead1]

First time I've heard that haunting song for 30 years. The world seemed much bigger then. Now it seems so small.

[fluffythecat2]

hey Emoti....

you might add the words

Moody Blues to the title of this video

so that more people might know to watch it

:D

thanks Emot...

[ilnavii]

my history teacher used this song to introduce a new unit on anthropology.... it's kinda cool....

[Jelperman]

Hayward never gets his due as a guitarist, but the solo on this song is UNBELIEVABLE!

[ilovekansas]

The guitar piece from 1:33 to 1:58 is classic Moodies sound

[blunderbuss999]

The Mellotron diping/rising sounds like The Sunday Mystery Movie theme, done a few after this song was made.

[EGMAG]

Hey that was creative! Is there a hollywood or theater movie to that?

[grrimm1]

can't believe this timeless music has only been viewed 279 times. This song speaks the truth still today. what is up with this planet anyway? Don't we all have ones that we love that will inherit our world? Peace light love

[fluffythecat2]

It doesnt have the MB name on it

so why listen?

[ilovekansas]

One of my all time Mike Pinder / Moody Blues songs. Bass beat, harmonic mellotron, great guitar. Rock on, boys!