Their set was a mixture of new, old, well known, and obscure. “Gypsy” from To Our Children’s Children’s Children may seem an odd choice for a concert starter but it quickly sets the tone for what will follow. Justin Hayward is in fine vocal form on the classic ballads “Tuesday Afternoon” and “Nights In White Satin.” Lost gems such as “Tortoise And The Hare” and “Melancholy Man” are presented in all their live glory. “Question” and the encore song “Ride My See Saw” find the Moodies rocking away into the night.
One of the more enjoyable features is that the group engages in more improvisation than I am used too from them as many of the songs are lengthened beyond their norm.
Threshold Of A Dream: Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival is both musically historic and a must buy for any fan of the group. Music and The Moody Blues shall not pass that way again.
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