Procession
The Moody Blues
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Written by: JOHN CHARLES LODGE, GRAEME EDGE, JUSTIN HAYWARD, MIKE PINDER, RAYMOND THOMAS
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10 facts about this song
Music Composition"Procession" is an instrumental track composed by all members of The Moody Blues, namely Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge, and Mike Pinder.
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Album ContextThe song is the opening track of their album "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour," released in 1971.
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Unique Sound"Procession" has a unique synthesizer-dominated sound, which is widely viewed as a representation of the evolution of music and civilization.
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Evolution ConceptThe song begins with white noise sounding like waves, followed by various sounds mimicking the progress of technology throughout the ages.
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First of its kind"Procession" was one of the very first recordings to use the Mellotron M400, a keyboard instrument known for its distinctive sound, which became a signature feature of The Moody Blues' music afterward.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity among fans, the band did not often perform this song live due to its complex orchestration and the difficulty of recreating the studio sound in a live setting.
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Reception and LegacyWhile not a commercial hit in its own right, the song is often praised for its originality and the daring nature of its concept, and is seen as a key example of the progressive side of The Moody Blues' music.
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Technical ComplexityThe complex nature of the track and its heavy reliance on technology is believed to have influenced a new generation of musicians to experiment with electronic and synthesizer sounds.
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Song LengthLasting precisely 4 minutes and 40 seconds, it is one of the Moody Blues' shorter compositions, making it stand out in an album filled with longer tracks.
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InnovationsSome fans speculate that "Procession" — both the song's evolution concept, and its innovative use of the Mellotron — had a profound influence on other bands, inspiring them to experiment with progressive and electronic sounds.
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