My Mom was a violinist in the symphony. You can clearly see her in the picture on the album cover. She’s to the left of the conductor 3rd row on the outside with the blond hair - just behind the piano. She was in the symphony for 17 years. So proud of her. This is so cool. I only wish they had film of it too.
There is a wonderful interview with Gary, where is describes the evening. He thought the musicians were thrilled by the cheers and adulation from the audience, which went on and on. This must have been one of,if not the most memorable experiences of her musical life. I hope she shared all of that with you when you were growing up.
@@peterermish3017 She had soooooo many incredible experiences in her musical life. This was probably great but to be honest, most of the people in the symphony are classical music lovers....this was just another 'gig' I think for the vast majority of them. My Mom played in a string group that went over to England to play for the Queens Coronation. I'm sure that was pretty cool. Anyhow, this was soooo great for so many people....myself included. Cheers to you!
This ominous, epic tune is truly one of the first of its kind. It’s the predecessor to nearly all of those long, masterpiece prog songs that would soon follow in the early 70s ( Genesis, Yes, Focus, etc…. ). But this song is legendary in its own way.
I don't know how many times I've listened to this since it came out over fifty years ago, but it's been many... and it still moves me immensely every time I listen to it.
I just read recently of Gary's death. Iv'e been in a "deep shade of sadness". My first 45 way back when was "AWSP". Our grief is personal as Gary's passing is more to do with our journey with him and PH v where Gary has gone to. I'm sure as Gary reached the top of that beenstalk it was to the tune of the "In Held" closing finale. What a way to enter heaven. God bless my son would have been the welcome.
How could anyone possibly give this a thumbs down? This is a genius piece of music. It is Procol Harum's Masterpiece. Music like this , Close to the Edge , Thick as a Brick , The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Tarkus, would probably not make it now. Sadly, most people can't follow it. Glad I grew up with music like this to listen to and learn from.
this is indeed true genius. the music critics of the time didn't like it either because it went beyond the boundaries of rock for even that era. too bad they didn't get it. at least 100,000 fans get it. :) i never get tired of hearing this!
I would argue that the combination of classical music combined with rock has never blended so majestily, so beautifully. This should be in everyone's collection. A masterpiece of music.
Georgia Boy - couldn’t agree more. It has always surprised me that of all the 60’s bands that we think about this one slides under the radar almost all the time. Even if I narrow down to artists more classically influenced like ELP or Rick Wakeman, there is a significant gap in quality and enduring impact. I get the Beatles, Stones, Who, Zed and I get in the case of the first two that there is a difference in quantity of quality output ... but at their best Procul Harum should be given the same consideration as one of the most unique, distinctive and brilliant bands of the British 60’s movement.
Undoubtedly the finest band ever and this song is a pure classic.One of my best memories is seeing procol and orchestra perform this soon after at the rainbow in London, Keith Reid was on stage to perform the second verse.I can't leave without saying how sad it was to hear of Gary Brooker passing away,can't believe I won't see the great man again
Beautiful. I dare say that this as well as 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' is among the greatest compositions of all time. Generations in the distant future will still appreciate this.
Sheldon M.: Keep a copy of this stored away so that you can play it for your grandchildren. I hope that they will appreciate the music and have the same sort of pride that you do in their Great Great Grandfather. It will show them how music was made in 1972, with REAL instruments. I saw this line-up of PH in 1972 in a small theater in Detroit, and, this song was their closer. The addition of the orchestra & chorus here, help render the song the way it should have been performed. Those members of the ESO are to be applauded for having the courage to step out of their classical comfort zone.
The Beethoven's Ninth of rock ... Five years later, just woke up this morning with this playing in my head (from 11:27), had to come back here again. Renaissance at Carnegie Hall is about the only thing that comes close
No sé si estoy exagerando. Pero Beethoven, Bruckner, Schostakovitch o Prokofiev habrían firmado, con orgullo, los últimos cinco minutos de esta pieza. Monumental. Extraordinaria. Que tu alma descanse en paz, estimado Gary Brooker.
This was their best selling album but I ‘ve always wondered why the album Shine On Brightly with the original version of this song hasn’t done as well. Matthew Fisher played Hammond organ and sang In the Autumn Of My Madness, doing a better job than Garry does here.
@@DolenJames Hi James. I too love Procol Harum music. I recently bought their "Shine on Brightly" CD re-issue. I used to own the original A&M gatefold LP. I was unhappy they the CD re-issue changed the original cover art. However when I got the CD & examined the enclosed booklet was happy to see they did include the original "greenish" cover art with the mannequin in front of a piano on the dessert. A fantastic CD re-issue. Gary Brooker & Keith Reid....RIP & "Shine On Brightly"!
This entire live version is spectacular...I never thought the band could reproduce the majesty of the original and without Robin Trower in attendance. The sadly underrated Dave Ball's lead guitar is perfect, and fantastic on this track as it soars and soars, as it does also on "Conquistador." This man was filling Robin Trower's shoes and wow did he succeed on this night. I know a song is great when I get goosebumps and as this progressed I was getting them. BJ Wilson's drums are stellar. The orchestra and chorus support the piece so professionally and wonderfully. Yes, from 15:24 on the music is just so magnificent. RIP Dave Ball and BJ Wilson...you both mattered and helped Procol Harum shine brightly on this night.
@@treborob so majestic, I was fortunate to experience this concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra at the Hollywood bowl, it was breathtaking and jaw-dropping. I will never forget it.
Shockingly, this classic rock band may never make the rock hall of fame while less deserving and definitely less talented artists do. Look how long it took the moody blues to get in.
I remember when it was released in 71 I was 15 years, and we were absolutely stunned. Procol Harum gave us the thing I´ve waited fore - total commitment - the perfect match of a combination - the band with brilliant Symphony Orchestra ! And its still the best that happend , in the history of classical rockmusic !
The finest piece of music ever written, recorded perfectly. It will forever stand the test of time. It is a religious experience even for non believers.
The staircase to heaven is inside your heart; you enter through the door of your soul. Our whole life is but an attempt to find this miraculous entrance. All our deeds are but a timid knocking on this mysterious door and all our hopes are to hear a voice that would respond, 'Come In!' 🌟
Cool! My Mom was there too - she played i Violin in the symphony. It’s cool looking at the album cover and seeing her. That ticket stub is a great keepsake for sure!
In 1972 of 1973, I can't remember, procol harum played at the world famous Hollywood bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra on their grand hotel tour. Can you imagine playing music from that album and this incredible song . I have had the privilege of attending many classic rock concerts and have to say that this was one of the greatest moments of my life.
Hey thanks ega95jch - and yes it was me (Dave Ball). Nicest thing anybody has said to me in ages! Some noodling on my channel on the Tube - look for worldslump. Not quite Procol mind you - just messing around mostly. Cheers, Dave
I've been listening to music, sacred and profane, for 69 years and only a handful of pieces send shivers down my spine: this is near the top of the list. I've loved this album since I first heard it in 1972 and constant listening only increases my love for it. Procol's Ninth, indeed!!!
He was told he must first spend five years in contemplation After the five years He was ushered into the Dalai Lama's presence, who said 'Well, my son, what do you wish to know?' So the pilgrim said 'I wish to know the meaning of life, father.' So the Dalai Lama smiled and said 'Well my son, life is like a beanstalk, isn't it?'
Almost 50 years later and I still get the chills listening to this. I was only 13 when this LP came out, and I got it right away and listened to it hundreds of times. A perfect marriage of a rock band with orchestra and choir, especially this cut. BJ's "orchestral" drumming was always waiting for this opportunity, and Dave Ball rose to the occasion with some blistering lead work. I can't give enough praise to Gary's singing, songwriting and passion for his music. Having a poet like Keith Reid makes Procul more than a rock band - they transcend any label. Procul Harum got me interested in switching from being in a youth orchestra to starting my own rock band, and I was able to enjoy a career as a mediocre-but passionate musician. Thanks guys!
@@ronniewall1481 That’s how I got A Salty Dog. Loved it then and still do and not only the title track. The Devil Came From Kansas, Wreck Of the Hesperus, Pilgrims Progress-All still do it for me at age 71. Rest In Peace, Gary and thank you for everything.
je suis vraiment content de t 'entendre !la Grande Final me donne le grand frisson à chaque fois de le départ !les notes de basse .Lepiano deGary Brooker les choeurs !le solo de Ball qui est dément !!l'explosion à la fin !!extraordinaire! ok PH!!!
I have the vinyl but I don't have the record player. This is one of the greatest pieces of modern music. To merge rock and baroque in such perfect way, only Procol Harum could do. I have never heard anything even close to that. Even Elton John admitted that this was the best rock-classical concert ever done.It is still true.
You were right-in a way-it's the journey to find the meaning. Fantastic 'song'. I don't know if they even realized exactly what they were writing. Back then there were a few great songs from a few groups who were as honest as one could be in their searching for the truth. God. As they say in the song-'They say that Jesus healed the sick and helped the poor and those I'm sure, believed his eyes; strange disguise....' A song that takes place over many, many years....it is still taking place...
I like Yes and Procol Harum very much. I still do not know why some bands are not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. If they are not, I still will enjoy their music.
Marvellous. I got the LP in 1972. Now it goes to my sons. Music for eternity. God bless Gary Brooker, B.J. Wilson, Alan Cartwright, Chris Copping, Dave Ball and Keith Reid.
One of my favorite all time pieces by Procol Harum. I saw them at Lehigh University in the early 1970's and although I knew they would not play it without an orchestra or chorus backing them I kept screaming for it between pieces. This is truly an amazing recording. And like another person commented, I don't know whether to cry or what at the end. I have this live album as well as Shine On Brightly.
If there was any question as to the role that Procol Harum had in defining the birth of progressive rock has been answered with this work - epic and ground breaking.
An amazing and very successful blending of rock music and classical music. The symbiosis here is perfect. Moreover, as always with Procol Harum, there is room for meditation, and reflection on life. The band has always created unforgettable melodies for powerful lyrics.
I saw Procol Harum live several times at the Fillmore East. They were always great in concert. Listening to this again 50 years later makes me well up with emotion. Shine on brightly you Salty Dog!!!
I wonder does anyone here know that the drummer for this wonderful piece, BJ Wilson, knocked back a request to be Led Zep's drummer before they got John Bonham. He'd worked with Jimmy Page on Joe Cocker's "with a little help from my friends" single
our mission, guys, is to keep this music alive!!! pass it on...turn on someone young to it...it will only die if we don't make sure it lives inside new generations.
What is so amazing about this masterwork and all the other songs on this live performance is that they had absolutely no time whatsoever to rehearse...and yet this fantastic show went on...obviously without a hitch....Thank You!!.....
My absolute favorite album of all time. I bought it in 1972, just about wore it out and bought the CD in 2004 before they became scarce. I never miss a week without listening to it. The grand finale still gives me chills, even after listening to it thousands of times
WTF .... The last minute or so of this recording, when the choir comes back in, I don't know if I should cry, fall down , or bow down to the speakers. This really is an amazing piece of music....
+Dean Bagdasarian Yes, I can't think of any other song I've ever listened to that has a more powerful effect on me. (Maybe John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy," but for different reasons.) Such a shame that Trower had left the band by the time of this recording, though...
+Lynette Taylor I followed Trower also after he had left , but Harum replaced him with good musicians. Nice to see other people get it. I mean excellent pieces of music like this.
+Dean Bagdasarian Yes, even without Trower, the band was great. (I loved Grand Hotel!) I was reading the liner notes of "Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra" yesterday and Booker said they also played "Simple Sister" that night. He says, "I wonder what happened to that! Must be a lost tape there." How I would love to hear THAT tape! Simple Sister is another one of those songs that gets to me. In the notes Booker goes on to say that Rita Coolidge was in the audience and "crying her eyes out at the end of In Held 'Twas In I...well you just had to be there." I've been to many great concerts, but sadly, never saw Procol Harum. If I could go back in time...that concert in Edmonton would be #1 on my list. I'd be crying my eyes out, too! I was also a huge David Bowie fan, from my H.S. days in the late 60s through the 80s. Can't believe I never saw him in concert either! Like you, I'm glad I grew up with great music, but time is running out if I want to see any more of them "live." Procol Harum still tours Europe...maybe they'll come back to the U.S...or maybe I'll just have to go over there... I have really enjoyed reading all the comments here...it's nice to know that so many people love this band as much as I always have. I had the original albums on vinyl...bought the CDs a few years ago...and still listen regularly!
Dean, I completely understand. When I picked this LP up (right after it came out) I listened and listened - I think I was completely in awe of that particular part, as it sounded like it was from heaven. The combination of orchestra, band and choir all hit the mark and it was pure beauty. The same beauty I hear in Beethoven and Wagner. I think Gary would appreciate our sense of awe, because I'm sure he felt that way performing this piece.
I saw them (among some other years including 1970 Isle of Wight festival) in Frankfurt Jahrhunderthalle in 1972 with the Munich Chamber Orchestra conducted by Eberhard Schoener - what an amazing event - what an amazing band - and what an amazing artist: Gary Brooker
Oh what...no other band, absolutely NO OTHER band could come off with something like this, and I just love to hear that applause, but the buildup just prior to the chorus coming in again. I would not hesitate in the least when I say that this music is right up there with Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy'....It is just that good...Thank You1...
I love this composition since 1972. In Germany, nobody but me seemed to like it then. Especially the Grand Finale is one of the most beautiful and powerful pieces orchestral music ever written by any rock composer. (By the way, the power of these Procol Harum songs is very similar to the power of many Rammstein ballads. Just listen to "Reise, Reise".)
Dave Ball , à la guitare ,les coeurs , G.Brooker au piano , j'ai des frissons en écoutant souvent , Grand Finale c'est un chef d'oeuvre en live !magistral.......
I have heard this thousands of times ....and everytime, it seems to me like the very first time ....I think this is ... an Art piece ...... not just rock'n'roll ....
On November 18th of 2021 we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this wonderful Procol Harum concert recording. Hopefully some North American progressive radio stations will play this entire concert (or parts of it) that night! Let the radio stations in your area know about this special event anniversary.
weep no more my child of tomorrow; my faithful ears - no longer mine, listen to the sounds i've shared like the air we shared as clothing as the future neither of us saw coming nor may ever truly understand~~~~~ breathe deeply the wonder of the moment, exhale the afterthoughts flying like birds to the heights of neverknowing~~~~r.e.pelmear
wow, this does bring back memories, i saw Procol with Robin Trower back in '70 do this in a small club, i was right up front and never realized just how good this was, but back then lots of great music was out there..... and yes this is Trower for the gent that asked
No matter how many times one listens to this, one cannot help but be just a little bit more than just moved...I don't know how to say it else wise...and to think...after 40 and then some years!...Such is genius...Thank You! Gary and Keith [Reid]...
PH was my first concert 1971 at Fillmore East, I was 14 years old and life for me changed after that night, saw them a few more times in the 70's and they were always amazing!. Their music has been such an influence in my life, still listening and loving PH all these years.
+Charles Adami I saw them i 1970 in Charleston Illinois(home of Eastern Illinois University)-opening act was Frampton's Camel which became just Frampton. We thought they were okay but just hurry up and get done so Procol Harum could get started! We had front row center seats! And we didn't have to worry about idiots rushing the stage and yelling and blocking everybody's view. People actually wanted to hear the music!
Dave Ball didn't have a great career, but he was an outstanding guitarist. Quitting Procul (or getting fired) didn't help. He was in bands with Denny Laine and Cozy Powell, but no big success outside of PH.
My Mom was a violinist in the symphony. You can clearly see her in the picture on the album cover. She’s to the left of the conductor 3rd row on the outside with the blond hair - just behind the piano. She was in the symphony for 17 years. So proud of her. This is so cool. I only wish they had film of it too.
Wow, love that masterpiece. R.i.P Gary❤
A Dessert Island Disc! ❤
How cool that your mother was part of this amazing performance!
There is a wonderful interview with Gary, where is describes the evening. He thought the musicians were thrilled by the cheers and adulation from the audience, which went on and on. This must have been one of,if not the most memorable experiences of her musical life. I hope she shared all of that with you when you were growing up.
@@peterermish3017 She had soooooo many incredible experiences in her musical life. This was probably great but to be honest, most of the people in the symphony are classical music lovers....this was just another 'gig' I think for the vast majority of them. My Mom played in a string group that went over to England to play for the Queens Coronation. I'm sure that was pretty cool. Anyhow, this was soooo great for so many people....myself included. Cheers to you!
This ominous, epic tune is truly one of the first of its kind. It’s the predecessor to nearly all of those long, masterpiece prog songs that would soon follow in the early 70s ( Genesis, Yes, Focus, etc…. ). But this song is legendary in its own way.
I don't know how many times I've listened to this since it came out over fifty years ago, but it's been many... and it still moves me immensely every time I listen to it.
A REAL Masterpiece! RIP Gary Brooker & Keith Reid....❤❤
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I just read recently of Gary's death. Iv'e been in a "deep shade of sadness". My first 45 way back when was "AWSP". Our grief is personal as Gary's passing is more to do with our journey with him and PH v where Gary has gone to. I'm sure as Gary reached the top of that beenstalk it was to the tune of the "In Held" closing finale. What a way to enter heaven. God bless my son would have been the welcome.
I'm 73 and listen to this every month....since it came out....the finest musical story ever recorded.
How could anyone possibly give this a thumbs down? This is a genius piece of music. It is Procol Harum's Masterpiece. Music like this , Close to the Edge , Thick as a Brick , The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Tarkus, would probably not make it now. Sadly, most people can't follow it. Glad I grew up with music like this to listen to and learn from.
+Dean Bagdasarian--- Exactly Sir. These guys and the Moody Blues were the true seekers and looking for the truth...................
You won't hear music like this ever again
this is indeed true genius. the music critics of the time didn't like it either because it went beyond the boundaries of rock for even that era. too bad they didn't get it. at least 100,000 fans get it. :) i never get tired of hearing this!
Sadly !!!!
Phil Claar I’m currently making an album like this so i must prove you wrong
It's one of the finest live albums in the history of rock.
Possibly the best live rock album ever recorded. Bravo.
I would argue that the combination of classical music combined with rock has never blended so majestily, so beautifully. This should be in everyone's collection. A masterpiece of music.
Blessed are those of us present there in those younger days
One of the most amazing pieces of music ever recorded! Just Incredible!
Georgia Boy - couldn’t agree more. It has always surprised me that of all the 60’s bands that we think about this one slides under the radar almost all the time. Even if I narrow down to artists more classically influenced like ELP or Rick Wakeman, there is a significant gap in quality and enduring impact.
I get the Beatles, Stones, Who, Zed and I get in the case of the first two that there is a difference in quantity of quality output ... but at their best Procul Harum should be given the same consideration as one of the most unique, distinctive and brilliant bands of the British 60’s movement.
Couldn't agree more.
@@leandrac1000 Agreed!
Undoubtedly the finest band ever and this song is a pure classic.One of my best memories is seeing procol and orchestra perform this soon after at the rainbow in London, Keith Reid was on stage to perform the second verse.I can't leave without saying how sad it was to hear of Gary Brooker passing away,can't believe I won't see the great man again
Beautiful. I dare say that this as well as 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' is among the greatest compositions of all time. Generations in the distant future will still appreciate this.
Grandfather played the viola for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra during the Procol Harum concert. Rustom Mody.
очень оригинальная специфическая и современная даже для сегодняшнего дня музыка
@Sheldon Maschmeyer - totally awesome! i hope he was proud to be part of it.
Congratulations from brazil.
Sheldon M.: Keep a copy of this stored away so that you can play it for your grandchildren.
I hope that they will appreciate the music and have the same sort of pride that you do in their Great Great Grandfather.
It will show them how music was made in 1972, with REAL instruments.
I saw this line-up of PH in 1972 in a small theater in Detroit, and, this song was their closer.
The addition of the orchestra & chorus here, help render the song the way it should have been performed.
Those members of the ESO are to be applauded for having the courage to step out of their classical comfort zone.
@@алекстур-н6у Translation:
very original, specific and modern music even for today.
The Beethoven's Ninth of rock ... Five years later, just woke up this morning with this playing in my head (from 11:27), had to come back here again. Renaissance at Carnegie Hall is about the only thing that comes close
No sé si estoy exagerando. Pero Beethoven, Bruckner, Schostakovitch o Prokofiev habrían firmado, con orgullo, los últimos cinco minutos de esta pieza. Monumental. Extraordinaria. Que tu alma descanse en paz, estimado Gary Brooker.
Amen, 100% de acuerdo con Ud. QDEP, Keith Reid también....el era el letrista del grupo....❤❤
This was their best selling album but I ‘ve always wondered why the album Shine On Brightly with the original version of this song hasn’t done as well. Matthew Fisher played Hammond organ and sang In the Autumn Of My Madness, doing a better job than Garry does here.
@@DolenJames Hi James. I too love Procol Harum music. I recently bought their "Shine on Brightly" CD re-issue. I used to own the original A&M gatefold LP. I was unhappy they the CD re-issue changed the original cover art. However when I got the CD & examined the enclosed booklet was happy to see they did include the original "greenish" cover art with the mannequin in front of a piano on the dessert. A fantastic CD re-issue. Gary Brooker & Keith Reid....RIP & "Shine On Brightly"!
This entire live version is spectacular...I never thought the band could reproduce the majesty of the original and without Robin Trower in attendance. The sadly underrated Dave Ball's lead guitar is perfect, and fantastic on this track as it soars and soars, as it does also on "Conquistador." This man was filling Robin Trower's shoes and wow did he succeed on this night. I know a song is great when I get goosebumps and as this progressed I was getting them. BJ Wilson's drums are stellar. The orchestra and chorus support the piece so professionally and wonderfully. Yes, from 15:24 on the music is just so magnificent. RIP Dave Ball and BJ Wilson...you both mattered and helped Procol Harum shine brightly on this night.
I fully agree to that John. Gary is more or less indebted to them.
You are absolutely right John.
Totally agree!
John LaStrada your review sounds like Patrick Bateman in American Psycho...I can see the ax or chain saw..
@@treborob so majestic, I was fortunate to experience this concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra at the Hollywood bowl, it was breathtaking and jaw-dropping. I will never forget it.
PROCOL HARUM est fantastique , comme cet album de génie !!...
Shockingly, this classic rock band may never make the rock hall of fame while less deserving and definitely less talented artists do. Look how long it took the moody blues to get in.
The ending always makes me cry , So Beautiful !
I remember when it was released in 71 I was 15 years, and we were absolutely stunned. Procol Harum gave us the thing I´ve waited fore - total commitment - the perfect match of a combination - the band with brilliant Symphony Orchestra ! And its still the best that happend , in the history of classical rockmusic !
A great Masterpiece by Procol Harum and Orchestra and Choir
Absolutely Amazing
Die Platte habe ich mir Anfang der 70-er gekauft.
Sie gehört heute noch zu den Juwelen in meiner Sammlung.
Gary always had an amazing voice, but it gets even better with age! Long live Procol Harum!
Hard to listen to the Grand Finale today. RIP Gary Brooker 1945-2022.
RIP Gary! Another truly great artist moves on.
The finest piece of music ever written, recorded perfectly. It will forever stand the test of time. It is a religious experience even for non believers.
The staircase to heaven is inside your heart; you enter through the door of your soul. Our whole life is but an attempt to find this miraculous entrance. All our deeds are but a timid knocking on this mysterious door and all our hopes are to hear a voice that would respond, 'Come In!' 🌟
I have always enjoyed listening to the golden voice of Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) and The Idol has always been one of my favorites!
I was at this concert on November 18, 1971 and I still have my ticket stub and concert program to prove it.
Cool! My Mom was there too - she played i
Violin in the symphony. It’s cool looking at the album cover and seeing her. That ticket stub is a great keepsake for sure!
In 1972 of 1973, I can't remember, procol harum played at the world famous Hollywood bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra on their grand hotel tour. Can you imagine playing music from that album and this incredible song . I have had the privilege of attending many classic rock concerts and have to say that this was one of the greatest moments of my life.
Ditto...we were there too...Magnificent
@@arthurkaliel wow, am I so glad to hear that. Yes , it was truly magnificent, no question, definitely in my top 5 all-time live rock concerts.
we were there too...magnificent with the L A Philharmonic
I introduced my kids to classic rock, when they were little, and this is one of the magnificent pieces that my son still listens to.
Hey thanks ega95jch - and yes it was me (Dave Ball). Nicest thing anybody has said to me in ages! Some noodling on my channel on the Tube - look for worldslump. Not quite Procol mind you - just messing around mostly. Cheers, Dave
without doubt the Best Procol Line up! and a timeless masterpiece!! "Lennon& McCartney also said the same"
I've been listening to music, sacred and profane, for 69 years and only a handful of pieces send shivers down my spine: this is near the top of the list. I've loved this album since I first heard it in 1972 and constant listening only increases my love for it. Procol's Ninth, indeed!!!
Nobody in popular music makes music this magnificent anymore... Pity.
Nightwish, Imperial Age, and Therion all have larger than life compositions using choir, orchestra and rock band, and the music is excellent…
RIP Gary Brooker, you brought us a lot of GREAT music.
this will still be listened to 100 years from now, sharing a place among works of the masters.
I left the planet several times to this music!
I used to listen to this daily for weeks and weeks and then it became once or twice a year - this certainly brings me back.
Obra maestra clásico del rock sinfónico progresivo exelente música para todos los tiempos gracias procol harum
At 15:24 ... the lead up to one of the most electrifying finishes in the history of Live rock n roll.
He was told he must first spend five years in contemplation
After the five years
He was ushered into the Dalai Lama's presence, who said
'Well, my son, what do you wish to know?'
So the pilgrim said
'I wish to know the meaning of life, father.'
So the Dalai Lama smiled and said
'Well my son, life is like a beanstalk, isn't it?'
I've listened to this concert probably a hundred times, and I still get chills when I hear it, especially the ending. Bravo, bravo, bravo!!
oui, nous l'écoutons tous très souvent,la grande final nous transporte !vraiment magnifique ..
Proberby.in.a.hundred.years.time.the.youth.of.the.time.will.understand.what.its.all.about
I bought this LP in a Little shop in a Little village in Portugal 1982 , 50 ct perfect
conditions . Miracle for me this day
Almost 50 years later and I still get the chills listening to this. I was only 13 when this LP came out, and I got it right away and listened to it hundreds of times. A perfect marriage of a rock band with orchestra and choir, especially this cut. BJ's "orchestral" drumming was always waiting for this opportunity, and Dave Ball rose to the occasion with some blistering lead work. I can't give enough praise to Gary's singing, songwriting and passion for his music. Having a poet like Keith Reid makes Procul more than a rock band - they transcend any label. Procul Harum got me interested in switching from being in a youth orchestra to starting my own rock band, and I was able to enjoy a career as a mediocre-but passionate musician. Thanks guys!
YEP GOT SO MANY GOOD ALBUMS FROM THE RECORD CLUB OF AMERICA.
@@ronniewall1481
That’s how I got A Salty Dog. Loved it then and still do and not only the title track. The Devil Came From Kansas, Wreck Of the Hesperus, Pilgrims Progress-All still do it for me at age 71. Rest In Peace, Gary and thank you for everything.
Parfois la beauté s'écrit. Aussi, elle s'écoute. Musique et merveilles.
This band is unique in so many ways. I wish I could have seen them in the 70s
I'm 61, been listening to this since it came out, and the grand finale still gives me goosebumps. Just WOW!
je suis vraiment content de t 'entendre !la Grande Final me donne le grand frisson à chaque fois de le départ !les notes de basse .Lepiano deGary Brooker les choeurs !le solo de Ball qui est dément !!l'explosion à la fin !!extraordinaire! ok PH!!!
The beauty of God lives inside the music of Procol Harum.
Lg
I have the vinyl but I don't have the record player. This is one of the greatest pieces of modern music. To merge rock and baroque in such perfect way, only Procol Harum could do. I have never heard anything even close to that. Even Elton John admitted that this was the best rock-classical concert ever done.It is still true.
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I hum this tune every day.keeps me alive .Ill be 70 on April 25
You were right-in a way-it's the journey to find the meaning. Fantastic 'song'. I don't know if they even realized exactly what they were writing. Back then there were a few great songs from a few groups who were as honest as one could be in their searching for the truth. God. As they say in the song-'They say that Jesus healed the sick and helped the poor and those I'm sure, believed his eyes; strange disguise....' A song that takes place over many, many years....it is still taking place...
That Yes got into the Rock Hall before Procol is a crime against music.
I like Yes and Procol Harum very much. I still do not know why some bands are not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. If they are not, I still will enjoy their music.
God Almighty reclaiming His people and residing on the New Earth throughout eternity .
Exactly my idea too!
Marvellous. I got the LP in 1972. Now it goes to my sons. Music for eternity. God bless Gary Brooker, B.J. Wilson, Alan Cartwright, Chris Copping, Dave Ball and Keith Reid.
The greatest ever live performance
oui , et un super son à l'enregistrement !...magnifique!
I tend to agree!
Some say that I´m a wise man . .. what an ending! One of the greatest songs ever written.
One of my favorite all time pieces by Procol Harum. I saw them at Lehigh University in the early 1970's and although I knew they would not play it without an orchestra or chorus backing them I kept screaming for it between pieces. This is truly an amazing recording. And like another person commented, I don't know whether to cry or what at the end. I have this live album as well as Shine On Brightly.
Powerful.song.or.what.strong.
If there was any question as to the role that Procol Harum had in defining the birth of progressive rock has been answered with this work - epic and ground breaking.
which means they must be in the R&R Hall Of Fame, just let me check...…………. 😮
wish I could give this 14 thumbs up! :D
An amazing and very successful blending of rock music and classical music. The symbiosis here is perfect. Moreover, as always with Procol Harum, there is room for meditation, and reflection on life. The band has always created unforgettable melodies for powerful lyrics.
I was at this concert in 72. Blew me away.
Wish you had called me!
I saw Procol Harum live several times at the Fillmore East. They were always great in concert. Listening to this again 50 years later makes me well up with emotion. Shine on brightly you Salty Dog!!!
This is part of our generation’s classical music, it will live for centuries. For that matter Prog Rock encompasses our new classical music.
I wonder does anyone here know that the drummer for this wonderful piece, BJ Wilson, knocked back a request to be Led Zep's drummer before they got John Bonham. He'd worked with Jimmy Page on Joe Cocker's "with a little help from my friends" single
We lost one of the best drummers ever when B.J. died.
our mission, guys, is to keep this music alive!!! pass it on...turn on someone young to it...it will only die if we don't make sure it lives inside new generations.
I have passed on late 60s and early 70s music to my son who is now 39 and a pilot....he knows what's good. I have done my job. :)
From 15:27 to the end my world suddenly stopped. Thanks for this.
What is so amazing about this masterwork and all the other songs on this live performance is that they had absolutely no time whatsoever to rehearse...and yet this fantastic show went on...obviously without a hitch....Thank You!!.....
My absolute favorite album of all time. I bought it in 1972, just about wore it out and bought the CD in 2004 before they became scarce. I never miss a week without listening to it. The grand finale still gives me chills, even after listening to it thousands of times
WTF .... The last minute or so of this recording, when the choir comes back in, I don't know if I should cry, fall down , or bow down to the speakers. This really is an amazing piece of music....
+Dean Bagdasarian Yes, I can't think of any other song I've ever listened to that has a more powerful effect on me. (Maybe John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy," but for different reasons.) Such a shame that Trower had left the band by the time of this recording, though...
+Lynette Taylor I followed Trower also after he had left , but Harum replaced him with good musicians. Nice to see other people get it. I mean excellent pieces of music like this.
+Dean Bagdasarian Yes, even without Trower, the band was great. (I loved Grand Hotel!) I was reading the liner notes of "Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra" yesterday and Booker said they also played "Simple Sister" that night. He says, "I wonder what happened to that! Must be a lost tape there." How I would love to hear THAT tape! Simple Sister is another one of those songs that gets to me. In the notes Booker goes on to say that Rita Coolidge was in the audience and "crying her eyes out at the end of In Held 'Twas In I...well you just had to be there."
I've been to many great concerts, but sadly, never saw Procol Harum. If I could go back in time...that concert in Edmonton would be #1 on my list. I'd be crying my eyes out, too!
I was also a huge David Bowie fan, from my H.S. days in the late 60s through the 80s. Can't believe I never saw him in concert either! Like you, I'm glad I grew up with great music, but time is running out if I want to see any more of them "live." Procol Harum still tours Europe...maybe they'll come back to the U.S...or maybe I'll just have to go over there...
I have really enjoyed reading all the comments here...it's nice to know that so many people love this band as much as I always have. I had the original albums on vinyl...bought the CDs a few years ago...and still listen regularly!
music extacy! I feel the same!
Dean, I completely understand. When I picked this LP up (right after it came out) I listened and listened - I think I was completely in awe of that particular part, as it sounded like it was from heaven. The combination of orchestra, band and choir all hit the mark and it was pure beauty. The same beauty I hear in Beethoven and Wagner. I think Gary would appreciate our sense of awe, because I'm sure he felt that way performing this piece.
Has to be one of the best live album
Definitivamente la fusion la amalgama de instrumentos levantaron esta pza de procol al olimpo de los melomanos mas exigentes
A timeless masterpiece.
oui c'est vrai , puisque j'ai des frissonspendant l'écoute de cet album ! salty dog.....je vois bien.
I saw them (among some other years including 1970 Isle of Wight festival) in Frankfurt Jahrhunderthalle in 1972 with the Munich Chamber Orchestra conducted by Eberhard Schoener - what an amazing event - what an amazing band - and what an amazing artist: Gary Brooker
where rock and classic meet in perfect harmony
One of my favourite pieces....underscored by BJ Wilson's thundering drum rolls....
Oh what...no other band, absolutely NO OTHER band could come off with something like this, and I just love to hear that applause, but the buildup just prior to the chorus coming in again. I would not hesitate in the least when I say that this music is right up there with Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy'....It is just that good...Thank You1...
I love this composition since 1972. In Germany, nobody but me seemed to like it then. Especially the Grand Finale is one of the most beautiful and powerful pieces orchestral music ever written by any rock composer. (By the way, the power of these Procol Harum songs is very similar to the power of many Rammstein ballads. Just listen to "Reise, Reise".)
I agree. If you are a fan of Grand Finale, you might like my attempt to reproduce it here: ruclips.net/video/M5TVXRTA3Ic/видео.html
Dave Ball , à la guitare ,les coeurs , G.Brooker au piano , j'ai des frissons en écoutant souvent , Grand Finale c'est un chef d'oeuvre en live !magistral.......
I have heard this thousands of times ....and everytime, it seems to me like the very first time ....I think this is ... an Art piece ...... not just rock'n'roll ....
Une oeuvre magistrale. Monsieur Gary Brooker est un génie !
On November 18th of 2021 we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this wonderful Procol Harum concert recording. Hopefully some North American progressive radio stations will play this entire concert (or parts of it) that night! Let the radio stations in your area know about this special event anniversary.
Wow what great concert to play in I would have sold my soul to there,
No need to sell your soul. Music in heaven to glorify Jesus will be even better than this. But yes. I gave my soul to Jesus...
First bought the album in the 70's. Words fail to describe what an accomplishment this is! Inspiring!
weep no more my child of tomorrow;
my faithful ears - no longer mine,
listen to the sounds i've shared
like the air we shared as clothing
as the future neither of us saw coming
nor may ever truly understand~~~~~
breathe deeply the wonder of the moment,
exhale the afterthoughts flying like birds
to the heights of neverknowing~~~~r.e.pelmear
wow, this does bring back memories, i saw Procol with Robin Trower back in '70 do this in a small club, i was right up front and never realized just how good this was, but back then lots of great music was out there..... and yes this is Trower for the gent that asked
No matter how many times one listens to this, one cannot help but be just a little bit more than just moved...I don't know how to say it else wise...and to think...after 40 and then some years!...Such is genius...Thank You! Gary and Keith [Reid]...
Never get tired of listening to this Masterpiece...Dave Ball's guitar work
is spectacular..!!
Jeden z najlepszych koncertów rockowych. Po prostu niedoceniany fenomen Szacunek
Całkowicie się zgadzam!!! Niestety rock to też biznes. Gorszy pieniądz wypiera lepszy.
Feeling happy and loved. Enjoy listening to your songs and lyrics and music. Great and ama ing Band. Love 😘🌷
A stellar blend both of musical genius and lyrical perfection by the great Keith Reid!
Dave Ball's brilliant guitar steals this cut
Art Kaliel ...........absolutely right! Dave simply nails it.
may he rest in peace
RIP Dave - amazing guitarist and this was some especially tasty work!
5 years after my original comment about Dave's soaring, perfect solo and it still gives me goosebumps
13:47 is iconic
Life is like a Beanstalk
That gets me...then the Piano n Drums CRASH IN!
EXTASCY!
I was watching in a balcony seat! I still have my ticket stub and concert program to prove I was there.
You were privileged to have been there. I probably would have kept the stubs too.
Amongst ANY list of "all time" rock combos: Procol Harum remain a legend - see you in 2022
PH was my first concert 1971 at Fillmore East, I was 14 years old and life for me changed after that night, saw them a few more times in the 70's and they were always amazing!. Their music has been such an influence in my life, still listening and loving PH all these years.
+Charles Adami I saw them i 1970 in Charleston Illinois(home of Eastern Illinois University)-opening act was Frampton's Camel which became just Frampton. We thought they were okay but just hurry up and get done so Procol Harum could get started! We had front row center seats! And we didn't have to worry about idiots rushing the stage and yelling and blocking everybody's view. People actually wanted to hear the music!
I was at that show never tire of this band excellent stuff
Superb - my favourite Procol Harum track
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Surely the most underrated rock guitarist that ever lived.
Dave Ball didn't have a great career, but he was an outstanding guitarist. Quitting Procul (or getting fired) didn't help. He was in bands with Denny Laine and Cozy Powell, but no big success outside of PH.
Miss him. Seemed a very decent, unassuming gentleman. RIP Mr. Ball
BRAVO!!!
(God, please give us more music like this.)