The Day Begins
The Moody Blues
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Cold hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is gray and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion Pinprick holes in a colorless sky Let insipid figures of light pass by The mighty light of ten thousand suns Challenges infinity and is soon gone Nighttime to some, a brief interlude To others the fear of solitude Brave Helios, wake up your steeds Bring the warmth the countryside needs
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"The Day Begins" is the opening track of The Moody Blues' second album, "Days of Future Passed."
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Unique GenreThis song solidified The Moody Blues' departure from R&B to a more progressive rock sound. Their blend of orchestral and rock elements in "The Day Begins" would become a defining characteristic of their music.
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Collaboration"The Day Begins" features the London Festival Orchestra, marking one of the first times a rock band incorporated a full symphony orchestra into their sound.
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Use of PoetryAt the end of the song, a poem called "Morning Glory" written by drummer Graeme Edge is read by band member Mike Pinder.
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Reprisal"The Day Begins" sets the tone for the rest of the album, which is a concept album based around 24 hours of a day. It is reprised at the end of the album in the song "Nights in White Satin."
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Track LengthGiven its orchestral elements and poetic reading, "The Day Begins" is a longer track, clocking in at 5:50 minutes.
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Release Date"The Day Begins" was released in 1967 as part of the "Days of Future Passed" album.
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Album SuccessThough "The Day Begins" was not released as a single, the album "Days of Future Passed" was a commercial success and is considered a classic and landmark in progressive rock.
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Mastermind behind CompositionThe overall composition of the tracks including “The Day Begins” was a combined effort, but Peter Knight, a talented conductor, and arranger for the London Festival Orchestra, is credited for conducting and helping to meld the band's sound with the orchestral sections.
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Live PerformancesDespite its cinematic and studio-heavy production, "The Day Begins" has been performed live by the band, complete with orchestral backing.
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