The moody blues's 1978 album, "Octave," was their final release with keyboardist Mike Pinder, marking a shift in their long-running symphonic rock sound. The album reached number 6 on the UK albums chart and number 45 on the US Billboard 200.
- "Octave" was the first Moody Blues album to feature programming and synthesizers in addition to the band's usual orchestral arrangements.
- The album was recorded at the Moody Blues's own Pathe-Marconi studio in London and Olympic Studios.
- The Moody Blues toured extensively in support of "Octave," with keyboardist Duncan Mackay joining the band for the tour after Mike Pinder's departure.
The Moody Blues are a British rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964, initially as part of the R&B scene, before pioneering a unique symphonic rock sound. By 1978, the band had achieved global success with their concept albums and orchestral arrangements.
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Nights in White Satin / Cities1967
On the Threshold of a Dream1969
A Question of Balance1970
Seventh Sojourn1972
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour1971
In Search of the Lost Chord1968
The Present1983
Long Distance Voyager1981
A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra1993
Sur la Mer1988
To Our Children's Children's Children1969
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