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On the Threshold of a Dream
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Track Listings
1 | In the Beginning |
2 | Lovely to See You |
3 | Dear Diary |
4 | Send Me No Wine |
5 | To Share Our Love |
6 | So Deep Within You |
7 | Never Comes the Day |
8 | Lazy Day |
9 | Are You Sitting Comfortably? |
10 | Dream |
11 | Have You Heard, Pt. 1 |
12 | Voyage |
13 | Have You Heard, Pt. 2 |
14 | In the Beginning [Full Version] |
15 | So Deep Within You [Extended Version] |
16 | Dear Diary [Alternate Vocal Mix] |
17 | Have You Heard [Original Take] |
18 | The Voyage [Original Take] |
19 | Lovely to See You [BBC Radio Session] |
20 | Send Me No Wine [BBC Radio Session] |
21 | So Deep Within You [BBC Radio Session] |
22 | Are You Sitting Comfortably [BBC Radio Session] |
Editorial Reviews
Features BONUS TRACKS Alternative Versions, Outtakes & BBC Radio Sessions "In the Beginning" (full version), "So Deep Within You" (extended version), "Dear Diary" (alternate vocal mix), "Have You Heard" (original take), "The Voyage" (original take), RECORDED FOR JOHN PEEL's "Top Gear" FEBRUARY 18, 1969 "Lovely to See You, " "Send Me No Wine" RECORDED FOR "THE TONY BRANDON SHOW, " APRIL 2, 1969, "So Deep Within You, " and "Are You Sitting Comfortably."
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 6.46 x 6.1 x 0.39 inches; 3.95 ounces
- Manufacturer : Polydor
- Item model number : 4113977
- Original Release Date : 2008
- Date First Available : May 2, 2008
- Label : Polydor
- ASIN : B0018LMZO4
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #18,602 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #37 in Baroque Pop
- #262 in Classic Psychedelic Rock
- #379 in Progressive Rock
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I can honestly say that out of the thirteen tracks, there is only one that I really don't care for: 'Dear Diary'. Who knows, maybe I might learn to love this song someday, and if I do change my mind, then I will most definitely alter my negative review. But right at this moment, it's the one and only song that keeps this album from being a perfect 10 in my book. Usually- and with good reason- I am such a fan of Ray Thomas' work, but this song does absolutely nothing to present this man's awesome vocal abilities in a favorable light. Perhaps if he had sang it differently, ie in his normal vocal tone, it would most assuredly have been a great song. The tune, melody, and lyrics are quite good actually. It's the "way" that Ray sings it that turns me off- sorry Ray. (I still love and miss you, dear sir). Ray does redeem himself very well on 'Lazy Day', a sweet little ode to the peaceful times to be had on an English Sunday afternoon. It's not an intricate or deep song by any means but it has its merits.
Now on to the awesome Mr. Hayward's ballads: Justin's 'Lovely to See You' is a concert staple/favorite for a very good reason: it's a truly lovely, understated song that just makes you plain feel good! 'Never Comes the Day' is one of my favorite Justin penned/lead vocal songs. I had heard it often described as being slightly weird, the lyrics "but you WILL love me tonight" in particular. Perhaps I'm a little slow but I just don't get that feeling from this song. To me, this song is about a man in love who is honest enough to admit that there's "stuff" hidden inside of him that isn't pretty, may be hard to love, and perhaps should be kept hidden. This could be speaking of any of us, myself included. Another reason for me to admire this song: John's background vocals. Any time (on the same song) that he can sing that fab falsetto AND he and Justin can sing harmony is an oh-so-good time to be had by my eager ears. In rounding out Hayward's songs, I have only one word to adequately describe "Are You Sitting" (co-written by Ray) MAGICAL!!
What to say about my dear John's two songs: 'Send Me No Wine' is a great, catchy tune, albeit a MUCH too short one(why oh why John?) This one has a decidely country feel, flavor, and sound to it. This little gem could have come straight out of Nashville in the late 1960's and been right at home here in the Southern United States. This is truly something so very different from anything I've ever heard from him, though he still rocks it out as well. I believe John's songwriting muse short-changed him on this album, as his next great offering 'To Share My Love' is a much too brief song as well. "Makes me feel good" is how Lodge starts this ditty and it does make me feel quite good indeed to hear it, even though Pinder leads most of the vocals on this one. It;s still a good little song but I wanted to hear more. John's rocking bassline is excellent as is Graeme's accompanying drum beat. Love ya Lodgie!
Rounding out my favorites on OTTOAD: Mike Pinder's 'Have You Heard/ The Voyage'(I consider the two to be one song). I will freely admit that I am not a huge Pinder fan, but I HAVE to give the man his much-deserved props. This is, bar none, his best song EVER and it is an absolute pleasure for me to listen to it. The man has a way with words, not to mention his unsurpassed skills on every keyboard instrument known to mankind. He will forever be the Mellotron king. His voice ain't altogether half bad either. What I appreciate the most about this song is that fact that ALL of the Moodies awesome skills and talents as musicians are on pristine display here. I have only seen one "live" (it was a video, sadly) performance of HYH/TV and it quite frankly blew me away, just in seeing how passionately and ferevently the guys played their respective instruments. Oh man, what I wouldn't give to have seen this live "back in the day". If God would grant me the opportunity to go back in time to see only ONE vintage Moodies performance, it would be this song! Graeme Edge's often overlooked drum work is an absolute marvel to see and hear. Ray's flute solos have never been played with such understated zeal. Pinder is so very passionate on the piano and organ, or is it just the Mellotron? Regardless, the man has never sounded better. John's very dirty, low-down, funky, hard-driving (did I use enough adjectives?) bass work is just stellar, especially when played in unison with Edge's drum- truly a treat for the senses! The guys make me tired just watching them play, at what is at times, a frenetic pace. Can you tell that I dearly love this song?!
In closing I'd like to say that this is an album that the Moody Blues can and should be VERY proud of. It is truly a masterpiece created by the minds, hands and voices of five incredible men who are all living legends and supremely talented at their craft. If you don't already have it, get it- TODAY!
I played the 1997 CD and compared to this SACD. I had always felt that the CD was a little inadequate and the SACD brings it home.
"In the beginning", ('I think, I think I am.') This has got to be the coolest opening cut ever. (Even cooler than the "cough, cough, cough" of Sweet Leaf".)
Then it's "Lovely to See You Again" We get to enjoy a rock feel-good cut. (Damn, if they had these kind of graphics when I was doing acid, I NEVER would have quit!)
Everything moves nicely through "Dear Diary" ("Somebody exploded an H bomb today, but it wasn't anybody I knew."), "Send Me No Wine" ("If only everybody found the answer in LOVE."), to "To Share Our Love", "So Deep Within You", "Never Comes the Day" has probably the greatest rock-and-roll line ever 'If only you knew whats inside of me now, You wouldn't want to know me some how...', and "Lazy Day" (A lament on Mothers having to work on Sundays.)
Okay, we're riding high and in the old days it was called peaking.
"Are You Sitting Comfortably" sets you up for...
"The Dream" opens the peak.
"Have You Heard" opens the door.
"The Voyage" is the trip.
Back to "Have You Heard", but with a new point of view.
In exhaustion from the trip you now collapse.
Okay, if you are considering this 'upgrade' of this CD, DO IT!
For those of you into 'insights and different versions there are nine bonus tracks. In this order they are; "In the Beginning" (full version), "So Deep Within You" (extended version), "Dear Diary" (alternate vocal mix), "Have You Heard" (original take), "The Voyage" (original take), "Lovely to See You" (variation), "Send Me No Wine" (variation), "So Deep Within You" (variation), "Are You Sitting Comfortably" (variation).
There's a booklet that comes with the album. It tells the story of the beginning of the modern 'Moodies' and the album. It also contains pictures that bring back some days and the lyrics to all the cuts as did the original album.
This is just awesome! This is the Moodies at their peak!
Personal story-In 1970 I was in Vietnam. I was sometimes a truck driver. One day early in my tour I delivered supplies to a fire base. I was by myself and walking around the base when I heard "On the Threshold of a Dream" coming from one of the barracks. I went over and knocked on the door and asked to be able to come in and listen with him. That day I made a new friend!
The original CD has some 'pops' where there should be a sound. This SACD is awesome (did I say that before?)! This is a SACD so you need to be sure that you can play it on your system.
Peace