Mike Pinder R.I.P.
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Topic: Mike Pinder R.I.P.
Posted By: daisy1
Subject: Mike Pinder R.I.P.
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 12:09
| So sad to hear the passing of Mike. He was a genius. https://www.loudersound.com/news/moody-blues-founding-member-mike-pinder-dead-at-82" rel="nofollow - https://www.loudersound.com/news/moody-blues-founding-member-mike-pinder-dead-at-82 |
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Posted By: Hrychu
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 12:33
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Ngl, the news was a bit heartbreaking for me. ------------- On the day of my creation, I fell in love with education. And overcoming all frustration, a teacher I became. Ernest Vong |
Posted By: Zappastolethetowels
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 12:34
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Mike Pinder made the Moodies sound; no Mike, no Moodies imo
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Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 12:44
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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. |
Posted By: Valdez1
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 13:02
| Over 80... He had a GOOD run! RIP. |
Posted By: Steve Wyzard
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 13:16
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He will always be remembered! Best song: "My Song" from Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
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Posted By: MortSahlFan
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 14:30
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RIP ------------- https://www.youtube.com/c/LoyalOpposition https://www.scribd.com/document/382737647/MortSahlFan-Song-List |
Posted By: Zappastolethetowels
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 14:39
That and "When You're a Free Man" are two of his best I think!
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Steve Wyzard wrote:Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 16:49
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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! ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 21:22
| ^Not only that but his spoken word parts added something rather unique to the music as well. RIP Mike. |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 23:31
| RIP |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: April 25 2024 at 23:53
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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!! |
Posted By: Octopus II
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 02:33
| RIP. |
Posted By: Rottenprogger
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 03:19
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Oh wow. That's terrible news. A true musical legend! R.I.P.
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Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 05:51
| 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. |
Posted By: Criswell
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 07:42
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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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 14:47
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Really sad news, Mellotron pioneer, wordsmith and last of the original Moodies. RIP Mike ------------- |
Posted By: Zappastolethetowels
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 17:11
You mean Ray Thomas
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Posted By: MFP
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 18:24
| RIP |
Posted By: Hugh Manatee
Date Posted: April 26 2024 at 21:13
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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 ------------- I should have been a pair of ragged claws Scuttling across the floors of uncertain seas |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: April 27 2024 at 02:52
No, Mike Pinder's work with the Chamberlin keyboard! He replicated the sound of a sailor's harmonium perfectly! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: April 29 2024 at 22:04
He was one of the true founders of Progressive Rock and a sad, sad loss.  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.------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |