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    Posted: April 29 2024 at 22:04
He was one of the true founders of Progressive Rock and a sad, sad loss. Cry Listened to Seventh Sojourn in memorium. The atmospheres he created on that album are simply sublime. My favorite song of his has to be Melancholy Man from A Question of Balance. My deepest condolences go out to his friends and family.
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Originally posted by Zappastolethetowels Zappastolethetowels wrote:

Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Whenever I thought of Mike Pinder, this wonderful little song would always come to mind!!  



You mean Ray Thomas Smile

No, Mike Pinder's work with the Chamberlin keyboard!  He replicated the sound of a sailor's harmonium perfectly!  
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Mike Pinder for me was one of the true giants of the dawning of prog. He was capable of making a notoriously finnicky instrument bend to his will, as well as being a great songwriter and vocalist. 

When he left the Moody's they stopped being the Moody Blues as far as I'm concerned.

RIP








Edited by Hugh Manatee - April 26 2024 at 21:15
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RIP
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Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Whenever I thought of Mike Pinder, this wonderful little song would always come to mind!!  



You mean Ray Thomas Smile
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Really sad news, Mellotron pioneer, wordsmith and last of the original Moodies. RIP Mike

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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

^Not only that but his spoken word parts added something rather unique to the music as well. RIP Mike.

I can't count the number of times Mr. Pinders' spoken words have rolled around in my head over the decades...
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Sad news indeed. May he rest in peace. A true genius who sometimes has been under appreciated. My condolences to his family, friends and family.
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Oh wow. That's terrible news. A true musical legend! 

R.I.P. 
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RIP.
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Whenever I thought of Mike Pinder, this wonderful little song would always come to mind!!  
I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!!
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^Not only that but his spoken word parts added something rather unique to the music as well. RIP Mike.
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So sad. What an icon. One of the prime movers in bringing the Chamberlin/Mellotron to rock music. And a great songwriter to boot!
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Originally posted by Steve Wyzard Steve Wyzard wrote:

He will always be remembered!

Best song: "My Song" from Every Good Boy Deserves Favour

That and "When You're a Free Man" are two of his best I think!
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He will always be remembered!

Best song: "My Song" from Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
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Over 80... He had a GOOD run!  RIP.
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How not to be in a 'moody' mood after reading such a news ?

The Guy who brought the Mellotron into the rock fray.
Thank You for all your dreamlike sounds
That an evanescent wave of white satin takes you to the lands of endless peace.



Edited by mellotronwave - April 25 2024 at 12:45
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Mike Pinder made the Moodies sound; no Mike, no Moodies imo
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