Moody Blues: The Land Of Make-Believe
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- Music of the Moody Blues:
We're living in a land of make believe
And trying no to let it show
Maybe in that land of make believe
Heartaches can turn into joy
We're breathing in the smoke of high and low
We're taking up a lot of room
Somewhere in the dark and silent night
Our prayer will be heard
Make it soon
So fly little bird
Up into the clear blue sky
And carry the word
Love's the only reason why
Open all the shutters on your windows
Unlock all the locks upon your doors
Brush away the cobwebs from your day-dreams
No secrets come between us anymore
Oh, say it's true
Only love can see you through
You know what love can do to you
We're living in a land of make believe
And trying no to let it show...
Maybe in that land of make believe
Heartaches can turn into joy
We're breathing in the smoke of high and low
We're taking up a lot of room
Somewhere in the dark and lonely night
Our prayer will be heard
Make it soon
So fly little bird
Up into the clear blue sky
And carry the word
Love's the only reason why...
Open all the shutters on your windows
Unlock all the locks upon your doors
Brush away the cobwebs from your day-dreams
No secrets come between us anymore
Oh, say it's true
Only love can see you through
You know what love can do to you
Everything the Moody Blues do is just far superior than anyone else! Job Done! Not only is the music absolutely beautiful and the lyrics heavenly but Justin's haunting clear voice and the bands harmonies are like nothing else! What passes for music in the music business now is just a sad joke! Moodies should be played constantly on FM radios all over the world, not just Nights in White Satin!!!!!!!!!! Moody Blues for ever!!!!
theres no group like the moodies...i never get tired of listening to them ...a great inspiration to me on my own spiritual journey
Love is the only reason why. We are all imperfect,may love make you whole. Thank you EssentialDegnities & The Moody Blues
I just adore this song.
Word!
Electrically eclectic! Seventh Sojourn was the first Moody's album I got back in the day- '72- and because of "Isn't Life Strange?" and I soon had the rest. Still listening almost 50 years later.
We`re taking up a lot of room) ohhhhh
Interested in making your dreams come true? Visualize and materialize! This song needs to be taught in school!
Totally Love This!!!! Thankyou Gary...Anita..:)
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I'll tell you why you don't hear this music on the radio. It doesn't celebrate the consumer culture, the degradation of women or other forms of violence against the body and spirit. It's honest and sincere--qualities which too many tastemakers deride in their attempt to seem hip. And, finally, the Moodies, for all of their drug use, were never "bad boys": They didn't trash hotel rooms or get arrested for DUI.
All they did was make beautiful music like this.
When music receives categorizations of "thinking man's music" and other pablum, it will turn off those segments that want simplistic meldoy and refrain, something that they dont have to "think" about when they listen to. We do this to ourselves as a society to our own disadvantage. Rant over, or I could keep going. This song wails.
In my country, El Salvador, The Moody Blues sounds very much. Thanks God.
Because they were MEN, not boys.
their use of lsd opened them up to a much"higher" view of reality...and we all get the benefits...and we don;t even have to take the drug! lucky us!!
Bem....aqui em Portugal houve em tempos (anos 80) uma estação de rádio que tocava musicas dos Moody Blues....toda a hora ......todos os dias .....todo o ano......só colocava no ar musicas dos Moodies incrível não?
No better band, ever....... they will be recognized someday as the musical geniuses they were.
I sang this to my husband as he was passing over to the other side of the veil.
What a beautiful thing to do for him. I hope that it gave you peace....
God Bless You!
Sounds to me, that he was a lucky and blessed man.
My god!!!! Brenda, i'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute, to send the love of your life, off to the other side of the veil. He will always be with inside your soul and he'll be waiting for you on the other side. Until you both meet again.....GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!
perfect song for that...he was leaving this virtual reality for a much more subtler blissful reality where we can have anything by mere thought...hes at rest now...thinking of what his next move will be in his journey towards enlightenment
How fortunate I feel that I heard this special and classic song. My Mom said the best music is when you can hear each lyric being sung...how true. Justin Haywards vocals are absolutely stellar 💖
My (without a doubt) favorite group the Moody Blues.
the Moody Blues were just to far ahead of their time to get the total understanding that they deserved!
AT LONG LAST the Moodies are to be inducted into the hall of fame...about bloody time
vincent hewlett
Amen, Vince. Amen. Very underrated.
I think all that matters is how the fans feel about them. We don't need a RRHOF.
@@kentclark6420 i agree but when you see who has been inducted over the years you tend to think the people who decide should go to an asylum for a few years....
Agreed. Fwiw, it's a phony musical institution imho. Bands like the Moody Blues among many others (may) be inducted long after doing so would have any real significance, while plenty of inductees that shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence with "rock & roll" or even "real music" have made it in rather the moment they could. Some inductees never bothered showing up &/or have plenty of criticism for the RRHoF, some of it hilarious, some not, but nonetheless worth checking out. Bruce Dickinson once said "if you put music in a museum, then it's dead".
Into the what? Rateyourmusic.com is the true rock n' roll hall of fame.
One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded !!!!!!!!!~
Lyrics as these can only be written by true romanticism. "Open all the shutters on your windows. "Unlock all the locks upon your doors. Brush away the cobwebs from your daydreams, no secrets come between us anymore." Such a gentle and warm song. I admit that I am a romanticist, forever in love with being in love. The Moody Blues, with much inspiration of Justin, opens hearts as well as minds.
I agree to all who have written Comments on this song.when I met him I gave him a glass jewel from my art glass Collection and said Your Voice is still as beautiful as ever! Thank you! 1993
This is probably their best album
@@markgore9202 Even though I like your comment, I'm betting in another mood/mind frame, you'll think of another album of theirs is as good or 'their best'. Been there many times myself. LOL, sometimes I wonder if they're being cruel by having us go crazy deciding which is their best album. NAH!! True genius doesn't work that way.
@@lindafray1398 You spoke for all of us who never got that chance to thank him personally.
@@festeradams3972 Thank you for your reply! Right now I'm so upset that John and Justin have two different bands and two different cruises I don't understand it I hope in the Near Future they will miss each other and get with Mike for reflection concert to say to fans "we hear you and we will get back together! "for so many concerts. I'm sure they themselves are feeling major loss not just of Ray and Graeme But The Whole Band Itself!! Keep the Faith ♡
Absolutely beautiful song and video. One of my favorite songs by the greatest band ever! Thank you for sharing 😊.
My mother, who played music and sang professionally through the 40's and 50's, repeatedly said to my brother and sisters and I, throughout the sixties and seventies, how very very fortunate we were to live in the musical era that we did. AND to have (via radio and television) at the time, such "easy access" to it. How very right she was.
+AnnHattieAnn I was fortunate as well to experience and enjoy the music of the 60's and 70's.
Being a teenager in the 60’s was an amazing experience. It was a decade of many changes in our collective consciousness especially in the music.
I was fortunate enough to see them live in 1974, at the LA Forum, right before they took a sojourn for a few years.
@@doula2010 agree..i was there too...wonderful time..but we didn't appreciate it till now..we didn't realize how good we hat it! Long live the 60's in our hearts and mind
We were very fortunate...
Look at the youth of today. One reason so many of them are angry is because their music sucks. If you can even call it music.
Such beautiful guitar. First heard it 50 years ago and still come back to listen to it.
Been listening to their music since buying Days of future Past in '68'.
I remember my college mentor introduced us to the Moody Blues. Love their music - relaxing, energizing, tells a story.I may be sick, but I have been playing "The Land of Make Believe" over and over the past few days. The voices flow, and blend so well, the arrangement has so much to it, and the tune just takes one to some other place. I close my eyes and rock to the rhthym; zone out.
Beautifully constructed song & perhaps my favourite Moody Blues song ever. It's almost 3 songs in one and absolutely beautiful. Great guitar work as well
its very hard to pick a favorite moodies song...there are SO many! they are all so very special ..and i resonate with them completely...we are both on the same page you could say! Im a FLOWER child from the 60's + NOW is the time of a great spiritual awakening on this planet...its time to BLOSSOM! Moodies have been the soundtrack of my life....may you all find LOVE+HAPPINESS in your life! NAMASTE.
love it. So fly little bird
Up into the clear blue sky
And carry the words,
Love's the only reason why, whyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
If you were to ask me to list my top 10 MB songs, five would be from Seventh Sojourn: For My Lady, Lost in a Lost World, Isn't Life Strange, New Horizons ... and this one at the head of the list. Absolute perfection!
MrHmg55 One of my favorites from the album is You and Me.
Hey! MrHmg.......... AND......."When You're A Free Man". Mike's best EVER and his swansong. Miss him. Their albums were never as good.
I could copy your posting but would cross out two letters: MB
I like the song "Isn't Life Strange" but find that the version on this album leaves a bit to be desired. I MUCH prefer the version off of the "Legend Of A Band" compilation. The other tracks are great.
Always at my turntable with this album,such innovation; as the times demanded from artists.Let us hope phases of sound & music discover again ways for such talents to flourish.
I've heard this song at least 100 times in the past, and I just now got tears in my eyes listening to it as I thought about my family. So beautiful.
With Ray Thomas gone, a major light has gone out. Ray was such a gifted musician, I,m so ever glad we have all the music that he was part of all these years.
I miss Ray so much!
Plus now Graeme has also passed over to join Ray ......😥
been moodies fan since '67' this classic song STILL moves me as much as it di in1972...the MOODY BLUES!
Timeless ,Classy,, heart touching, inspiring intelligent in other words, the moody blues!
I always think that this song and "New Horizons" were similar in the use of the double-tracked vocals and guitars. Seventh Sojourn is Justin Hayward's best album for his guitar playing (it's the best album for a lot of things, actually).
@Beatrissa Sibirskaya years ago
Beatrissa Sibirskaya Yes, had it on vinyl, that's a great song, too!
Beatrissa Sibirskaya You do seem to have a thing with songs that were recorded prior to 1991 . . . the fuzz guitar tone in "Land of Make Believe" and "This Morning" is a Hayward trademark guitar sound .
Beatrissa Sibirskaya From "Seventh Sojourn" look for "New Horizons" and "Lost in A Lost World" on YT. My favorite song on Blue Jays is "Who Are You Now" because I can play that one on guitar. Check your FB for a request.
I wish someone would create a video that has 2 songs - this song followed by WHEN YOU'RE A FREE MAN. The way they segue together is beautiful.
Beautiful, very well put together. This song as I have told others is my peace in my deepest moments of loneliness. Thank you
check out the you tube version by Moody Jill,think you will love the video
Justin plays a very orchestral guitar...beautiful.
l2string
He makes that Gibson ES 335 sing.
What tone!
Great bass line from John too...
Look around you. This song is as relevant today as it was when the Moody Blues recorded it.
Still relevant! Especially with the crazy woke agenda!
My favorite song on Seventh Sojourn, definitely one of Justin's gems
Thank you so much for your comment! This song along with the images here have been an inspiration to me- thus I do this for you and other great Moody Blues fans and for the band!
What is the picture of the girl holding the blue slipper? Beautiful picture I have never seen before.
I don't trust anyone who does'nt appreciate the insanely beautiful music of the Moody Blues
Maybe they won’t trust you either for being a self indulgent pr$ck
TALK ABOUT PERFECT HARMONY THIS IS CLASSIC MOODY BLUES ACE A SONG AT ANY SPEED!
Am now 60 yrs old and love this song since more then 40 yrs and when ever I hear it I must cry because its so beautiful and well arranged covered with wonderful voices !!!
pure poetry
One of the best bands ever! Same with the Beach Boys. No one makes good music like this anymore.... Sad....
Ho 62 anni, sono cresciuto ascoltando tutti i più grandi gruppi anni 60/70. I Moody Blues sono sempre stati tra i miei preferiti. Grande band e grandi musicisti. Hayward Lodge Thomas Pinder Edge con le loro composizioni ed esecuzioni hanno reso felici tanti appassionati e quindi anche me.
great music and when an album was a whole story not random songs wont see much of that anymore
The only band in modern times to still promote the 60s vibe of peace and love, for each other and the world.
Ringos Allstarrs...also
The greatest Band ever. They teach Love and Jesus said that Love is the Greatest gift of all. ~~~PEACE & LOVE~~~
Magic...Only like the Moodys can make...
this is a beautiful dream we can hear in our ears, first.
I can't stop listening to this.
Still listening, Jeannie? ;)
i cant either----see what love can do to you
Thank you for sharing this. My friend and I used to listen to this on an 8-track and they have always been one of my favorite bands.
🎶So fly little bird, up into the clear blue sky..... 🐦
For me this music is one of the best song of Moody Blues. She takes the people for one other world, not the words, but the music. Great song.
Classic track from Seventh Sojourn 1972? Happy Memories!
Phil Evans
To me their best album
@@MDHS1979 CLASSIC ALBUM! THE MAGNIFICENT MOODY BLUES!
The LAST album of the REAL Moody Blues in my opinion...after Mike left...it was OVER..the end of a VERY inspiring/uplifting time I was lucky enough to live through...but we still have their music from that wonderful period in history...Still MINDBLOWING+ inspiring beyond words...oh man I sure do miss the 60's!!!!
@@mustangmikep51
I miss the great music that was made during the 60's and early 70's. Today's computer programing which they call music doesn't even come close to what the moodies produced.
@@sheryldeblinger1863 i 100% agree
One of the best Moody Blues songs ever! I have been voting daily for the boys who FINALLY got nominated for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so get your votes in peeps!! They are in second place as of today!! We want them to finally get that well deserved glory! xxx
Did they make it?
People are still voting but they are number 2!
they made it! About damn'd time.
Loved this song and album since I first heard it in 1981, when I was 19 years old.
I always loved this song, I thought it was one of the treasures of the Seventh Sojourn album. The images you have here are terrific!
Only love can see you through , it saw me through , this is wonderfully put together ,well done Jeff and thanks for sharing.
Have you ever experienced nirvana. I have 17 years old sitting in a 1969 440 six pack
Roadrunner I worked 2 years to get.
Listening to this on my 8 track
Stereo
Girls parties beers pot friends drive in movies
I must stop or I will cry
sounds like you had some fun bro,,,i can relate,,,but remember that living in a land of make believe!
My all time favorite album and this is my favorite song, followed by "Forever Autumn". The Moody Blues have brought so much peace and joy to my life. Truly, "love's the only reason why".
We did,not anymore
How did Joan Jett get in the R&R HOF ahead of the Moody Blues?
Not a knock on her, but compare their bodies of work, and their is no comparison!
Is it about record sales?
She sold 10 million
They sold 60 million
You really want to know?
It's based on votes
A lot of people are not very heavy into progressive rock look how long it took Rush yes to finally get in there.
This band was mocked for years for the neoclassical string garbage not using real band members and mellotron in a whole lot more.
Now don't get me wrong they had a very strong fan base they still continue to however when it came to voting the votes just weren't there.
Where as Joan Jett with her hard rocking anthems that gravitated towards people that enjoyed it the party sounds and a whole lot more just gathered the votes.
Me I'm a fan of both artists but I do understand after the huge duration of getting yes and rush into the Hall of Fame all the years and especially one of my favorite bands Chicago the same thing
But it is what it is it's the way people vote and who gets the most votes gets in
If there was ever a song to fall in love with it is this one, amazing lyrics, music and Justin's one-of-a-kind vocals...OMG!! Only one word sums this song up. PERFECTION!!!!!
A lot like 'Visions of Paradise', it just keeps transcending upward into a vortex of pure, infinite creativity.
@@kentclark6420same with out and in, or have you heard...or dozens of others
RAY LEADS US INTO A PEACEFUL GARDEN OF BEAUTY AND HOPE A TREASURE TROVE OF LOVE AND TOGETHERNESS PEACE AND HAPPINESS!
Love that first artwork from 1930 ! If you can get your hand on the sacd quadraphonic mix of the song , you must listen to each of the 4channels separately through the whole system for a real thrill . Especially the front right channel.
This is the song that made me fall in love with the Moodies. In 1972 at school, a 7th grade Cuban émigré presented a slide show of her journey to the school. The soundtrack "When You're a Free Man" followed by "Land of Make Believe" accompanied beautiful and moving pictures of family back home and of her new life in Miami. I guess I was a pretty sensitive 6th grader. This recollection still brings tears to my eyes.
Hall of Fame , finally!
Never limit yourself by any negative beliefs!
Absolutely!
"open all your shutters on your windows, unlock all the locks upon your doors"...open up to the LOVE which were all a part of...and you'll be happy forever more....Its all about LOVE vs. FEAR...hopefully love will conquer all negatives!
Absolutely my favorite group since childhood!
Open all the shutters on you windows!
Dream your dreams into reality!
The Hall of Fame exists in our own minds...and The Moody Blues are inducted!
So true
i love this song and the video is very well put together. we done.
This song tells the life that we live n.....not the life we end up with....the destiny one isn't make believe it's the journey of ur infinity
The lyrics are so beautiful
The seal on the best group ever .
You guys are Soooooooo Groooooovyyyyyyy!!!!!!!! I love you...'Ona
Their music has brought me great joy and continues to.
Amazing how the images in the video mirror the words of the song - was that deliberate? If so then this is a work of profound genius... 🤣😉😂
❤ its been said many times they were ahead of their time. Lovely music 😊
should add printed lyrics....nice job
My older brother by two years turned me on to the Moodies when this album came out on our BSR McDonald turntable. I notice that when I play them on a jukebox people are bored. I saw them 9 times in concert in Cleveland and it's suburbs and always treated the day as a celebration (and would dance throughout the concert from second row seats in front of Justin). What memories, thank you Moodies!
What a great song, thanks Jeanne Soucie.
Best clip I've ever seen for a song (love the song too).
An unbelievably underrated band. So, so great, yet not given the respect they so richly deserve! The best example I can think of is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which the Moody's are not enshrined? Wait, what? Donna Summer....Madonna....ABBA....Trying to stay positive, but, something's wrong here!
I knew some good friends back in 1977 when I was 20 yrs old that would only listen to the Moody Blues and nothing else!!! Hahaha
Michael, this was playing when mom and dad moved and you took me and calmed me. ..I miss you so damn much. Why,why,why?????
Think about it!
@lloyd63 Thank you! This video was so much fun to make!
Fantastic song - like so many others matched to atrociously kitchy video. A bliss to listen, a vomit to watch.
You're right there, Greg.
my fav moody song
No other band or group will ever improve on this.Forever.Corne Smith South Asrica
Gostaria de ler traduzido!
Justin Hayward has said in interviews that their use of LSD or other drugs was “purely experimental and short lived”... Their focus and inspiration was from a much higher source...
Ok...what higher source?
Are you kidding me??!! You figure it out.....
the only music that can move me to tears
Such a beautiful song on a background of breathtaking pictures...I favorited this one!
open all the shutters on your windows unlock all the locks upon your doors live as one! they have to be disappointed that more people didnt get their message! I know i am!
great song, great video
@Simmerend Thank you..I just love the Moodies and their music :-) Thank you for your comment!
JUSTIN la classe !!attention MIKE au mellotron !!bravo magnifique !!
Thank you Jill, I love making this video and I listened to the way of the band's instrumental tones commingled together with the images and effects of this video. I am glad you liked it.
Have been my fav band for most of my life I love them they live on in my heart and Record player ~
I'll never tire of this song and I seldom hear it....
This song when it first came out I must have listened to it a million times and and never ever have tired of hearing it!!! Just incredible power and inspiration!!!