{"id":20530,"date":"2023-07-11T21:33:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T21:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=20530"},"modified":"2023-07-11T21:33:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T21:33:28","slug":"the-moody-blues-john-lodge-announces-release-of-album-days-of-future-passed-my-sojourn-to-accompany-his-july-2023-usa-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2023\/07\/11\/the-moody-blues-john-lodge-announces-release-of-album-days-of-future-passed-my-sojourn-to-accompany-his-july-2023-usa-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"THE MOODY BLUES\u2019 JOHN LODGE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ALBUM \u2018DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED \u2013 MY SOJOURN\u2019 TO ACCOMPANY HIS JULY 2023 USA TOUR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues<\/strong> and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has announced that he will be releasing his version of the iconic album \u2018Days of Future Passed\u2019, entitled \u2018Days of Future Passed \u2013 My Sojourn\u2019, to accompany his upcoming tour of the same name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album is to be released on CD as special fan club only release, and will be available at the upcoming shows starting July 18th, and through John\u2019s website https:\/\/shop.johnlodge.com<\/a> for pre-orders, with shipping on August 7th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album was recorded over the last year, and has grown from John\u2019s current live show as he, and his 10,000 Light Years Band<\/strong>, lovingly recreate this classic album. The album also features a special recording by the late Graeme Edge and performances by Jon Davison<\/strong> of YES<\/strong>. It is being released as part of John\u2019s celebration of the album \u2018that changed his life\u2019, and with the hope that it will continue to introduce fans to the original iconic recording. The album\u2019s orchestration is by John\u2019s long-term collaborator, and great friend, Alan Hewitt<\/strong>.

\u201cNovember 2023 will be the 56th anniversary of ‘Days of Future Passed\u2019. It\u2019s incredible to look back on this album that changed my life, and that still has so much impact today on so many, and I felt that it deserved celebrating, and so I began rehearsals in 2021\/2022 to bring this celebration to life on stage. What was important to me was to make this concert another milestone in the history of \u2018Days of Future Passed\u2019, and so I asked Graeme if he would record his poetry, \u2018Morning Glory\u2019 and \u2018Late Lament\u2019, to include in my concert. Graeme gave me his blessing and said, \u2018John, Keep the Moody Blues music alive\u2019. We had a fantastic time putting the show together, with Alan, Duffy, Billy and Jason, and Jon Davison, giving me so much support and helping bring my vision to life. After the final rehearsals for the concert, I realised I should capture this new moment in time, although a reflection of the past, forever, by going into the studio and recording the album, \u2018Days of Future Passed \u2013 My Sojourn\u2019. I am hoping that this will bring a new generation of listeners to the album, that they then may rediscover the original recording, and the beautiful vocals of Mike Pinder, Justin Hayward, Ray Thomas and myself.  I dedicate this album to Graeme, Justin, Mike and Ray, to Tony Clarke, and to all the fans that are with me on this sojourn, no matter when you joined\u2026\u201d  John Lodge July 2023

The CD in Digipak will be available starting July 18th<\/strong> at John\u2019s first show in Rockford, IL, and a vinyl album is due to follow in the Fall.  The album will also be available to stream and download from July 14th<\/strong>. The cover features a poignant photograph of John and his wife, Kirsten, taken by his daughter-in-law, Inga Wilson<\/strong> – for John, this was an image that perfectly encapsulated the idea of past and future and what this album means to him.

Go here to stream and download, https:\/\/slinky.to\/DaysOfFuturePassed<\/a>

The original album, released in 1967, came about when Decca were exploring stereo and full frequency sound and wanted the band to put the melodies of Dvorak\u2019s New World Symphony to lyrics to make a \u2018sampler\u2019 album. The band decided to follow their own path, and the rest is history\u2026 but in a reflection of this, John wanted to also explore how modern fidelity will impact the album today.  He is therefore also working on a Dolby Atmos version that will be available for streaming later this year.

Joining John on the album is his 10,000 Light Years Band, comprised of long-term collaborator Alan Hewitt<\/strong> (Music Director and Keyboards, plus Orchestration) and Billy Ashbaugh<\/strong> (Drums) from the Moody Blues<\/strong> touring band, together with Duffy King<\/strong> (Guitars) and Jason Charboneau<\/strong> (Cello).  Jon Davison<\/strong> of YES <\/strong>will also be joining him for his special renditions of \u201cNights in White Satin\u201d and \u201cTuesday Afternoon\u201d plus the magical voice of Graeme Edge<\/strong> will be seen and heard via a special video and recording.

The tour kicks off on July 18th at the Coronado PAC in Rockford, IL, and then continues through the Mid-West and onto the West of the USA. The show will also feature a first half set of Moody Blues\u2019 classics, including all of John\u2019s hits, \u201cRide My See-Saw\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)\u201d, \u201cIsn\u2019t Life Strange\u201d, to name just a few of these classic and time-enduring hits.

For tickets and VIP packages – which include a great seat and exclusive merchandise – please visit: https:\/\/johnlodge.com\/tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the tour dates for John Lodge’s \u201cPerforms Days of Future Passed\u201d<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 18th \u2013 Rockford, Illinois at Coronado PAC
July 19th \u2013 Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Pabst Theater
July 21st \u2013 Detroit, Michigan at Royal Oak Music Theatre
July 23rd \u2013 Denver, Colorado at Paramount Theatre
July 25th \u2013 Phoenix, Arizona at Celebrity Theatre
July 27th \u2013 Tucson, Arizona at Fox Theater
July 28th \u2013 Las Vegas, Nevada at Smith Center
July 29th \u2013 Thousand Oaks, California at Kavli Theatre
July 31th \u2013 Edwardsville, IL at Widley Theatre
Aug 1st \u2013   Edwardsville, IL at Widley Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT JOHN LODGE<\/strong>:
John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from \u201cRide My See-Saw,\u201d to \u201cI\u2019m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),\u201d \u201cIsn\u2019t Life Strange\u201d and many more.  Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his three solo albums \u2018Natural Avenue\u2019, \u201910,000 Light Years Ago\u2019 and \u2018B Yond\u2019.  Lodge has been voted one of the \u201c10 most influential bass players on the planet,\u201d and has been the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information about John Lodge<\/strong>:
https:\/\/www.johnlodge.com\/<\/a>
https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/johnlodgemusic\/<\/a>
https:\/\/twitter.com\/johnlodgemusic<\/a>
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/johnlodgemusic\/<\/a>
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/johnlodgemusic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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