Legend of a Mind
The Moody Blues
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Legend of a Mind" is a song by British progressive rock band The Moody Blues that was first released on their 1968 album, "In Search of the Lost Chord."
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ComposerThe song was written and composed by the band's flutist Ray Thomas.
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Tim Leary TributeThe lyrics of the song are a tribute to Timothy Leary, a psychologist and advocate for psychedelic drugs. The song's opening line: "Timothy Leary's dead...," misleads, as Leary was alive at the time of the song's release. Rather, it refers metaphorically to his "departure" from the academic world and "rebirth" as a countercultural figure.
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Song DurationIt is one of the band’s longest songs, lasting nearly seven minutes.
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Musical StructureThe song is noted for its distinct sections, including a baroque flute solo performed by Ray Thomas, and a psychedelic "trip" sequence.
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Not a SingleUnlike other songs from the "In Search of the Lost Chord" album, "Legend of a Mind" was not released as a single.
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Live PerformanceEven though it wasn't a commercial single, "Legend of a Mind" was a favorite in live concert performances due to its intriguing and distinct structure.
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Visual SpectacleThe psychedelic section of the performance was often accompanied by a visual spectacle, including an intense light show to enhance the trip-like feel of the song.
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Studio TechniquesThe song exemplifies the band's experimental studio techniques at the time, including its use of the Mellotron, an early keyboard instrument that used tapes to generate a variety of sounds.
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LegacyDespite its lack of single status, "Legend of a Mind" is often regarded by fans and critics as one of The Moody Blues' masterpieces, and it remains a highlight of their live performances years after its initial release.
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