A Night at Red Rocks
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A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra is an album by The Moody Blues
, recorded from a live performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre
on 9 September 1992. This performance was the first time The Moody Blues performed in concert backed by a full orchestra
. They subsequently toured, performing with regional orchestras throughout. The concert was held in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their first album, Days of Future Passed
, which also featured the London Festival Orchestra
. The full video of this concert was broadcast as a fundraising broadcast for PBS in the United States.
The original album was released on 9 March 1993 by Polydor Records
, and a Concert Home Video was released shortly after. On 4 March 2003, a deluxe two-disc edition was released, which features the entire concert.
Also, in November 1999, a second video of the concert titled The Other Side of Red Rocks was released. It contained footage of the songs not on the first video release, as well as interviews and rehearsal footage.
, except where noted.
The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed....
, recorded from a live performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado, where concerts are given in the open-air amphitheatre. There is a large, tilted, disc-shaped rock behind the stage, a huge vertical rock angled outwards from stage right, several large outcrops angled outwards from stage left and a...
on 9 September 1992. This performance was the first time The Moody Blues performed in concert backed by a full orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
. They subsequently toured, performing with regional orchestras throughout. The concert was held in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their first album, Days of Future Passed
Days of Future Passed
Days of Future Passed is the second album and first concept album by The Moody Blues, released in 1967. It was also their first album to feature Justin Hayward and John Lodge, who would play a very strong role in directing the band's sound in the decades to come...
, which also featured the London Festival Orchestra
London Festival Orchestra
The London Festival Orchestra was established in the 1950s as the 'house orchestra' for Decca Records. In 1980 it was incorporated as an independent performing orchestra under Ross Pople....
. The full video of this concert was broadcast as a fundraising broadcast for PBS in the United States.
The original album was released on 9 March 1993 by Polydor Records
Polydor Records
Polydor is a record label owned by Universal Music Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom.-Beginnings:Polydor was originally an independent branch of the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Its name was first used as an export label in 1924, the British and German branches of the Gramophone...
, and a Concert Home Video was released shortly after. On 4 March 2003, a deluxe two-disc edition was released, which features the entire concert.
Also, in November 1999, a second video of the concert titled The Other Side of Red Rocks was released. It contained footage of the songs not on the first video release, as well as interviews and rehearsal footage.
Original CD track listing
All songs by Justin HaywardJustin Hayward
Justin Hayward is an English musician, best known as singer, songwriter and guitarist in the rock band The Moody Blues.Hayward was born in Dean Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England...
, except where noted.
- "Overture" (features excerpts from "Ride My See-Saw", "Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)", and "Nights in White Satin") (Hayward, John Lodge)
- "Late Lament" (Graeme EdgeGraeme EdgeGraeme Charles Edge is best known as the drummer and a songwriter for the Moody Blues, but has also led his own outfit, the Graeme Edge Band.-Biography:...
, Knight) - "Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)Tuesday Afternoon"Tuesday Afternoon" is a 1968 single by English symphonic rock band The Moody Blues, and presented in its original album form on their 1967 album Days of Future Passed in two parts.-Part one:The first part, the one most familiar to listeners, called "Tuesday Afternoon", was...
" (Hayward) - "For My LadyFor My Lady"For My Lady" is a 1973 song by the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by the band's flautist Ray Thomas, and was first released on the 1972 album Seventh Sojourn...
" (Ray ThomasRay ThomasRay Thomas is an English musician, best known as the flautist and as a singer and composer in the rock band, The Moody Blues.-Career:...
) - "Lean on Me (Tonight)" (Lodge)
- "Lovely to See You" (Hayward)
- "I Know You're Out There SomewhereI Know You're Out There Somewhere"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is a 1988 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by guitarist Justin Hayward, and it is the sequel to the Moody Blues' 1986 single "Your Wildest Dreams", also written by Hayward...
" (Hayward) - "The VoiceThe Voice (The Moody Blues song)"The Voice" is the second single released from The Moody Blues' 1981 album Long Distance Voyager. The song continued the success of previous single "Gemini Dream", becoming a Top 40 hit on the US pop chart, where it peaked at #15 in September 1981. The song had previously topped the Billboard Top...
" (Hayward) - "Your Wildest DreamsYour Wildest Dreams"Your Wildest Dreams" is a 1986 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues, and it was written by the band's lead guitarist Justin Hayward. The song was first released as a single, and was later released on the Moody Blues 1986 album The Other Side of Life...
" (Hayward) - "Isn't Life StrangeIsn't Life Strange"Isn't Life Strange" is a 1972 single by the English rock band The Moody Blues. Written by bassist John Lodge, it was the first of two singles released from their 1972 album Seventh Sojourn, with the other being "I'm Just a Singer "...
" (Hayward) - "The Other Side of LifeThe Other Side of Life (song)"The Other Side of Life" is a 1986 single by The Moody Blues. It was first released in May 1986 as the title track on the album The Other Side of Life. It was released as a single in August 1986, the second single released from the album, the first being "Your Wildest Dreams"...
" (Hayward) - "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)"I'm Just a Singer " is a hit 1973 single by the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was first released in 1972 as the final track on the album Seventh Sojourn. "I'm Just a Singer " was later released as a single in 1973, with "For My Lady" on the B-side...
" (Lodge) - "Nights in White SatinNights in White Satin"Nights in White Satin" is a 1967 single by The Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward and first featured on the album Days of Future Passed.It is in the key of E minor Aeolian.-Single releases:...
" (Hayward) - "Question" (Hayward)
- "Ride My See-SawRide My See-Saw"Ride My See-Saw" is a hit 1968 single by the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by the band's bassist John Lodge, and was first released on the Moody Blues 1968 album In Search of the Lost Chord...
" (Lodge)
Video track listing
All songs by Justin Hayward, except where noted.- "Overture"
- "Late Lament"
- "Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)"
- "For My Lady"
- "New Horizons"
- "Lean on Me (Tonight)"
- "Lovely to See You"
- "Gemini Dream"
- "I Know You're Out There Somewhere"
- "The Voice"
- "Say It With Love"
- "The Story in Your Eyes"
- "Your Wildest Dreams"
- "Isn't Life Strange"
- "The Other Side of Life"
- "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)"
- "Nights in White Satin"
- "Question"
- "Ride My See-Saw"
Disc One
- "Overture" (features excerpts from "Ride My See-SawRide My See-Saw"Ride My See-Saw" is a hit 1968 single by the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by the band's bassist John Lodge, and was first released on the Moody Blues 1968 album In Search of the Lost Chord...
", "New HorizonsNew HorizonsNew Horizons is a NASA robotic spacecraft mission currently en route to the dwarf planet Pluto. It is expected to be the first spacecraft to fly by and study Pluto and its moons, Charon, Nix, Hydra and S/2011 P 1. Its estimated arrival date at the Pluto-Charon system is July 14th, 2015...
", "Another MorningAnother Morning (The Moody Blues song)"Another Morning" is a 1967 song by the symphonic rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by the band's flautist Ray Thomas, and was first released on the 1967 album Days of Future Passed...
", "Voices in the SkyVoices in the Sky"Voices in the Sky" is a hit 1968 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues, and it was written by their lead guitarist Justin Hayward. It was released as a single in June 1968, with "Dr. Livingstone, I Presume" on the B-side...
", "(Evening) Time to Get Away(Evening) Time to Get Away" Time to Get Away" is an unlisted song from The Moody Blues 1967 album Days of Future Passed, a concept album with each song representing a part of the day...
", "Isn't Life StrangeIsn't Life Strange"Isn't Life Strange" is a 1972 single by the English rock band The Moody Blues. Written by bassist John Lodge, it was the first of two singles released from their 1972 album Seventh Sojourn, with the other being "I'm Just a Singer "...
", "Legend of a MindLegend of a Mind"Legend of a Mind" is a song by the British progressive rock band The Moody Blues, and was written by the band's flautist Ray Thomas, who provides the lead vocals. "Legend of a Mind" was recorded in January 1968 and was first released on the Moody Blues' album In Search of the Lost Chord...
", "Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)", and "Nights in White SatinNights in White Satin"Nights in White Satin" is a 1967 single by The Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward and first featured on the album Days of Future Passed.It is in the key of E minor Aeolian.-Single releases:...
") - "Late Lament"
- "Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)Tuesday Afternoon"Tuesday Afternoon" is a 1968 single by English symphonic rock band The Moody Blues, and presented in its original album form on their 1967 album Days of Future Passed in two parts.-Part one:The first part, the one most familiar to listeners, called "Tuesday Afternoon", was...
" - "For My LadyFor My Lady"For My Lady" is a 1973 song by the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by the band's flautist Ray Thomas, and was first released on the 1972 album Seventh Sojourn...
" - "Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back)Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back)"Bless the Wings " is the second single from The Moody Blues 1991 album Keys of the Kingdom. Written by Justin Hayward, it was released as a single in June 1991, with "Once is Enough" on the B-side. While successful among Moody Blues fans, "Bless the Wings" did not chart at the time of its...
" - "Emily's SongEmily's Song"Emily's Song" is a 1971 song by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues, and was included on their 1971 album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour."Emily's Song" was written by the band's bassist John Lodge for his newborn daughter Emily...
" - "New Horizons"
- "Lean on Me (Tonight)"
- "Voices in the SkyVoices in the Sky"Voices in the Sky" is a hit 1968 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues, and it was written by their lead guitarist Justin Hayward. It was released as a single in June 1968, with "Dr. Livingstone, I Presume" on the B-side...
" - "Lovely to See YouLovely to See You"Lovely to See You" is a 1969 song by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by the band's guitarist Justin Hayward, and was recorded and released in 1969 on the Moody Blues Album On the Threshold of a Dream....
" - "Gemini DreamGemini Dream"Gemini Dream" is a 1981 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It reached #12 in the U.S. charts. It was the first single released from their 1981 album Long Distance Voyager, which also included "Painted Smile," another track from the album, on the B-side...
" - "I Know You're Out There SomewhereI Know You're Out There Somewhere"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is a 1988 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by guitarist Justin Hayward, and it is the sequel to the Moody Blues' 1986 single "Your Wildest Dreams", also written by Hayward...
" - "The VoiceThe Voice (The Moody Blues song)"The Voice" is the second single released from The Moody Blues' 1981 album Long Distance Voyager. The song continued the success of previous single "Gemini Dream", becoming a Top 40 hit on the US pop chart, where it peaked at #15 in September 1981. The song had previously topped the Billboard Top...
"
Disc Two
- "Say It With LoveSay It With Love"Say It With Love" is the lead single from The Moody Blues 1991 album Keys of the Kingdom. Written by Justin Hayward, it was released as a single in June 1991, with "Lean on Me " on the B-side...
" - "The Story in Your EyesThe Story in Your Eyes"The Story in Your Eyes" is a 1971 hit single by the English rock band The Moody Blues. Written by the band's guitarist Justin Hayward, it was first released as a single with "My Song" on the B-side, and then on the 1971 album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour shortly after.On the album, "The Story...
" - "Your Wildest DreamsYour Wildest Dreams"Your Wildest Dreams" is a 1986 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues, and it was written by the band's lead guitarist Justin Hayward. The song was first released as a single, and was later released on the Moody Blues 1986 album The Other Side of Life...
" - "Isn't Life StrangeIsn't Life Strange"Isn't Life Strange" is a 1972 single by the English rock band The Moody Blues. Written by bassist John Lodge, it was the first of two singles released from their 1972 album Seventh Sojourn, with the other being "I'm Just a Singer "...
" - "The Other Side of LifeThe Other Side of Life (song)"The Other Side of Life" is a 1986 single by The Moody Blues. It was first released in May 1986 as the title track on the album The Other Side of Life. It was released as a single in August 1986, the second single released from the album, the first being "Your Wildest Dreams"...
" - "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)"I'm Just a Singer " is a hit 1973 single by the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was first released in 1972 as the final track on the album Seventh Sojourn. "I'm Just a Singer " was later released as a single in 1973, with "For My Lady" on the B-side...
" - "Nights in White SatinNights in White Satin"Nights in White Satin" is a 1967 single by The Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward and first featured on the album Days of Future Passed.It is in the key of E minor Aeolian.-Single releases:...
" - "Legend of a MindLegend of a Mind"Legend of a Mind" is a song by the British progressive rock band The Moody Blues, and was written by the band's flautist Ray Thomas, who provides the lead vocals. "Legend of a Mind" was recorded in January 1968 and was first released on the Moody Blues' album In Search of the Lost Chord...
" - "Question"
- "Ride My See-SawRide My See-Saw"Ride My See-Saw" is a hit 1968 single by the English progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It was written by the band's bassist John Lodge, and was first released on the Moody Blues 1968 album In Search of the Lost Chord...
"
Personnel
- Justin HaywardJustin HaywardJustin Hayward is an English musician, best known as singer, songwriter and guitarist in the rock band The Moody Blues.Hayward was born in Dean Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England...
– guitars, vocals - John Lodge – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, acoustic guitarAcoustic guitarAn acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
, vocals - Ray ThomasRay ThomasRay Thomas is an English musician, best known as the flautist and as a singer and composer in the rock band, The Moody Blues.-Career:...
– flutesWestern concert fluteThe Western concert flute is a transverse woodwind instrument made of metal or wood. It is the most common variant of the flute. A musician who plays the flute is called a flautist, flutist, or flute player....
, percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
, vocals - Graeme EdgeGraeme EdgeGraeme Charles Edge is best known as the drummer and a songwriter for the Moody Blues, but has also led his own outfit, the Graeme Edge Band.-Biography:...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussion
Additional personnel
- Paul Bliss – keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
- Bias Boshell – keyboards
- June Boyce – backing vocals
- Gordon Marshall – drums
- Sue Shattock – backing vocals
- The Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
- Recorded by Tom Garneau in the Omega Enterprises Mobile Unit
- Mixed by Tom Garneau with Justin Hayward and John Lodge at Vancouver Sound
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
93 |