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The Actor

by The Moody Blues
on In Search Of The Lost Chord

Lyrics

The curtain rises on the scene,
With someone chanting to be free.
The play unfolds before my eyes,
Descends the actor who is me.
full lyrics
The curtain rises on the scene,
With someone chanting to be free.
The play unfolds before my eyes,
Descends the actor who is me.
full lyrics

Features of This Track

mellow rock instrumentation
folk influences
a subtle use of vocal harmony
a light swing groove
varying tempo and time signatures
intricate melodic phrasing
a busy horn section
a vocal-centric aesthetic
major key tonality
a good dose of acoustic guitar pickin'
a prominent flute part
acoustic rhythm guitars
a mid-tempo swing feel

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Comments

jab515
great music!
A fav of the many great Moody tunes. Justin should get more credit as a singer, songwriter.
steve.beasle y 3 0
very haunting...
brighthue
I miss Ray Thomas.
Love this song, it has a haunting feel to it.
la2428
It would be so cool if young musicians would pick up this type of sound...like - jump over the 80s or 90s sound and build off the progressive sounds of the older bands. This would make parents happy to finance them AND create a new appreciation for this older gentler sound.
But since this style is so dated.... people born after 1990 would assume it 'fresh and new'. If your kid is starting a band, tell them this. As it offers a whole new possibility to make some serious cash flow.
First time hearing it and I love it. Thought I knew all of them. Wish there were lyrics.
rgilliam6
Saw them in Hershey last June! Great Show! I have been a fan since the 60's. Listening to their music is trip down memory lane for me! Each album marks a period in my life.
rh1327
they still tour and soud great as ever- were at the Paramount in Oakland a year or so ago
ditto bloom!

incredible song. Top 3 Moody's tune for me.
incredibly poignent chorus.love love love THE ACTOR!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
most underrated ditty in moody songbag!

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