Universal Amphitheater, Universal City - October 21, 1999
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In a few months, The Moody Blues will enter their 5th decade together as a band. While it showed a bit, as the band looked a little tired from the wear and tear of touring, it didn't impact the power of their music. Backed by the usual presence of an orchestra, the band delighted the audience with faithful renditions of classic hits Nights In White Satin, Ride My See-Saw and I Know You're Out There Somewhere. The better songs on this tour came from their new album Strange Times. English Sunset sparkled with subdued guitar and a bit of understated trip-hop thrown in, barely noticeable, but a subtle bit of newness added to the bands repertoire. Nothing Changes, basically a spoken word vehicle, gave drummer Graeme Edge a chance to step into the spotlight. The main appeal of the Moody Blues lies in their ability to take minimal lyrical content and surround it with lush textures and subtle, mild rock & roll. This becomes more evident in the live arena, where the orchestra, touring keyboardists and back-up vocalists add harmony and fullness to the four low key members of the band. Transcending 5 decades isn't an easy thing to pull off and still have mass appeal live, or maybe it is, as evidenced by a cheering crowd filled with grade schoolers all the way to senior citizens. |
Review By:
-Robb Schiltz
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