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Legend of a Band - The Story of the Moody Blues (1991)

Starring: Moody Blues Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD

4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Actors: Moody Blues
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Polydor / Umgd
DVD Release Date: November 20, 2001
Run Time: 80 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005RIIL
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,601 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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For a band that never aspired to hit singles, the Moody Blues have had a remarkably lengthy career, as evidenced by this glossy 1990 profile. Interview snippets with engagingly chatty band members are interspersed with a dozen of their videos, including those for their hits from the 1981 comeback album Long Distance Voyager: "The Voice" and "Gemini Dream." Singer-guitarist-songwriter Justin Hayward speaks most eloquently and interestingly among the quintet, and for the most part the videos are hilariously cheesy examples of the bad, cheap-looking, early-MTV-days genre. The band lip-syncs the song as a ridiculous story plays out starring the group's members. Some vintage performance footage is unearthed, which should please the group's voraciously loyal fan base, if not those still unconvinced. --Kevin Filipski

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This unique longform video Legend of a Band chronicles the 25-year history of the Moody Blues, proving their longstanding reputation for creating some of the most haunting, melodic, and rhythmic rock classics. Includes concert footage, rare vintage film, and special interviews. 80 minutes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great casual view of the "boys", September 6, 2000

By	LM Haraldson Bering "Diet Blogger" (Western PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Legend of a Band - The Story of the Moody Blues [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The video footage of the band's early years really helps Moody fans understand what the band is about. They perform their songs as passionately as they did when they were written. I especially liked the footage of "I'm Just a Singer..." The look on Justin's face as he plays his guitar near the end shows just how intense his music is to him. The film also shows Graeme's great sense of humor. I've been a Moody's lover for years and this film pulled a lot of loose ends together.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthwhile, Good Documentary Of A Legendary Band, December 25, 2003

By	Vickie R. Terhune "James" (Northwest Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I already have the DVD of the 1992 concert "A Night At Red Rocks", which I'd gotten last year, so when I found this documentary DVD I offered it to "Santa" for a Christmas present this year. Having watched this program in full the first time through, I really like "Legend Of A Band"--it's very informative and it's not as skimpy as some other music documentaries I've seen/heard. A slightly negative attribute, though, would be that the program is a bit dated (having been compiled and produced in 1990); yet, this documentary, audio/video quality-wise, is good enough for DVD. Nevertheless, the 80-minute-long program is the disc's only content; there's no extra footage or material, which could've made the program even more interesting.
I like the intimate individual interview pieces with the core of the band (Justin, Ray, Graeme, John), between the full-length song videos and rare concert material, but the interview footage excludes founding member Mike Pinder and the band's (then) keyboardist Patrick Moraz; furthermore, I think it would've been neat if some of the interview footage would've been of the four guys together, which would've provided career comments and personal feelings and song explanations in a collective perspective. Still, this is an excellent documentary, which offers some songs I'd never heard before. Overall, the quality of this DVD is what other music documentaries should be but often are not, allowing me to further appreciate the "Red Rocks" DVD. If you're a die-hard Moody Blues fan, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with this program.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Moody Blues Anthology, December 18, 2001

By	Professor Wilbur Hamilton "The Wilbur" (Hamilton, CA) - See all my reviews

At long last available on DVD, "Legend of a Band" is the closest the Moody Blues will get to the documentary treatment that the Beatles received in their Anthology. Although it's already dated eleven years, evidenced by the inclusion of Patrick Moraz as a band member (who left the group in '89/'90), it is a great repository of high-quality vintage performances, home movie footage, and 1990 interviews with the four band members. Also, this is the only place to find the MTV-style music videos for "Your Wildest Dreams," "I Know You're Out There Somewhere," "No More Lies," and the 1989-remake of "Question." This is the closest that the band will come, I believe, to releasing a music video anthology as well as a documentary. A nice companion piece to the Royal Albert Hall live DVD...now let's just hope this means that the classic and essential "A Night at Red Rocks" concert will find its way onto the digital format.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great band
If you are a fan of the music, then this DVD is a must have. It is mixed with music, videios, and interviews and includes some rare versions of published works. I loved this one.

Published 1 month ago by Wayne

5.0 out of 5 stars Aewsome !!
This DVD on the Legend of the Moody Blues is awesome !! I loved hearing interviews from all of the band members, seeing vintage footage of older concerts, how they got started,... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Moody Blues Fan

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a Moodies Fan
No high-brow comments here. I have followed the Moodies since the late 60's and I have no problem in saying that they are my all time favourite band. Read more

Published 7 months ago

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant memories for fans
Feeling nostalgic for the glory days of soft rock? "Legend of a Band" is a profile of the Moody Blues that will fit the bill. Read more

Published on November 5, 2007 by Danno

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Just a Moody Blues Fan
I have watched this CD several times already. The music is wonderful and watching the Moodys when they were younger and hearing them talk about the band is great. Read more

Published on August 23, 2007 by Joanne R. Rubin

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good But Classic Artists Moody Blues Is Better
First see Classic Artists-Moody Blues & then watch this one. I am not saying it is a bad one but where one has interviews with Mike Pinder & lacks any really with Ray Thomas, this... Read more

Published on August 14, 2007 by David D. McFarland

5.0 out of 5 stars The Legend Lives
Although dated, this was a nice documentary of the Moody Blues ranging from the mid-60's to the early 90's. Read more

Published on July 25, 2007 by Michael H. Lickteig

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Classic Artists Version
I recently purchased Legend of a Band along with the longer and more expensive Classic Artists 3-DVD set. Read more

Published on May 24, 2007 by D. Berryman

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but still worth a look
I was very eager to see this documentary, and it did not disappoint. Despite it being filmed in 1991, it is still worth seeing because by that stage the the Moody Blues had... Read more

Published on December 27, 2006 by William

4.0 out of 5 stars Not "Moody Blues Anthology," but pretty good
Until the release of the "Classic Artists" DVD, this is as good a biography of the Moody Blues as you are going to find. Read more

Published on September 26, 2006 by Fraak

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