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I'm due for another 'Doug's Choice' in our Extended Play Lounge episodes. And, this time, I'm going with Days of Future Passed by The Moody Blues. 

This one has been on my list for quite some time. And, I haven't listened to any of their music in several months. So, I'll be working on this one for a release sometime around mid-month.

Chime in if there's a specific version of this that is preferred. Thanks!

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Richard Moore

Been hoping for this as a full album listen for a long time myself. Original studio version is my preference.

Newt

For me its an awesome Moodie's album one of my desert island discs. so pleased your covering this Doug.

A Teapot

Can't beat the studio verison

Walking the Path with Chris Ramsbottom

Been a fan of this since I heard "Nights in White Satin" on Radio 1 when I was 8 years old! The original studio version is the one to play. The 50th anniversary live one is good, yes: but it has Jeremy Irons reading the narrative instead of Mike Pinder/Graeme Edge. As the orchestral score was lost and the orchestral pieces had to be rewritten, it might be an idea to do a comparison as the piece is hardly 40 minutes long anyway.

Great Scott

what they said -- studio version please.

Dave Curran

Original studio version please.

Dan Noyes

Please use the original studio version - that's the real deal.

Illume Eltanin

I am so excited! I suggested this to Dr. Doug via Facebook Messenger and Gmail long before the Patreon and Discord were ever considered. I'm seriously interested in Dr. Doug's analysis of Peter Knight's orchestral interludes, specifically the "overture" of The Day Begins.

Illume Eltanin

As far as versions go, the Wikipedia article has a very good description of what was changed in each reissue/remaster. I agree with the others that the original studio version is the one to do. The entire project was conceived at the time to feature Deram's new recording technology, Deramic Sound. It will be interesting to include Dr. Doug's thoughts on how the recording sounds for a 1967 release, compared to what was typically heard then (mostly monophonic?) and what is heard now.

John Clark

The original album please.

Artur Kinal

Studio album if you please

Allen

Yes, this is definitely a head phones-wearing, surround-sound experience that requires the Moody's definitive editing job in the studio.