🇨🇦 Yes, the original track came out in 1967. The band consisted of an Organist, a Drummer, two Guitarists and Gary on Piano ! The Danish National Symphony Orchestra consists of over 100 musicians and over 75 Choir members. They enjoy holding outdoor concerts with special invited guests like this ! This British rock band released this in 1967 and it quickly became an anthem for that decade ! Still is !
I was 15 when this song was released in 1967!!! Who knew then that it would make such an impact on the music world!! It will outlive us all!!🎶🎼🎵🎤🎧🎹🎸🥁🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜
From Aotearoa, New Zealand...I was 12yrs old 1967 when I heard "Whiter Shade of Pale!!" After all these years!!My anthem!!! Warms my Heart💓to watch reactions appreciating Gary Brookers Contribution to Soulful Music!!!!
This song which came out in the 60's was great but this live version is fantastic as it has more depth due to the orchestra and choir. Gary Brooker's voice aged like a fine wine. This live version was in Denmark with the Danish National Orchestra. R.I.P. Gary.
Gary Brooker (songer) was 62 at this performance. This was originally released 1967. Procol Harum and the Moody Blues (Nights In White Satin ) were not afraid to use and orchestra and experiment. They both are English bands.
By most standards, one of the Top 10 of the 1960s, a decade that had the Beatles, the entirety of Motown, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Beach Boys - the greatest modern music decade, in other words. The 1967 studio version really makes you FEEL the 60s, with all that time's hopefulness and craziness. More organ-heavy. An immortal song.
Love this song. I actually prefer the studio version from the 60's as it is the one I grew up on. This live version is very good though as it shows how powerful Gary Brooker's voice was even as he got older. "Conquistador" is another great song by Procol Harum. Sad to hear of his passing recently.
I've loved this song since the sixties but this version is awesome! We also had no knowledge when we first heard it so you are going about things the right way, that's just my opinion! You are almost to the hundred thousand mark, congratulations in advance! You deserve it!
Ok you must listen to Moody Blues..... Nights In White Satin! VERY beautiful kinda like this one which is one of my all time favorites! Enjoyed your reaction Justin!
You know, in our time. It was just a regular song between so many others, this one was certainly THE slow of every party for ten years, but it was juste like Bruno Mars song today. You need 40 years min to make a song a legent and it's his turn now 😎 and it's works gread because you wont find sonds like this anymore...
Warning - I see .. Nights in White Satin ... suggested. The poem at the end has been separated out. Both in live versions and some studio versions. It is called ... Late Lament. So look for this----> The Moody Blues: Nights In White Satin - Late Lament ... Otherwise it cuts off. Then you can do live.
Brooker didn’t know that at the time. He based it on a cigar commercial. Organ melody was written by Matthew Fisher and was original. This was validated in the original court decision, the Appeals Court and the House of Lords.
I have to admit that I'm a bit jealous of the attendees at this concert. To have been there live, I would have been able to enjoy an experience, not just music. It truly had to have been a magical time!
One of the most award-winning and best-selling and most-covered songs in rock music history. It is musically based on a famous tune by Johann Sebastian Bach, the Air from his Orchestral Suite No. 3 2. Air, BWV 1068, (AKA the "Air on the G string") Elsewhere here on UA-cam is an interview with Gary Brooker where he says "If you trace the chordal element, it does a bar or two of Bach's 'Air on a G String' before it veers off. That spark was all it took. I wasn't consciously combining rock with classical, it's just that Bach's music was in me." Check out other UA-cam videos that discuss the many modern popular music hits that were inspired by or based on (or ripped-off) J.S.Bach and other "classical" composers.
The danish national symphony orchestra has played a lot of these concerts - mostly indoor - if you seek them on you computer - UA-cam I think - you can see more about it. A lot of film music .
Love Gary, love the song and along with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Choir, the same people who did 'The Good, The Bad & The Ugly' a few years back - the whole concert is just incredible.
“So sonically appealing”…..you right about that! Great reaction video! First time viewer here (🤔 just might have to subscribe if you do more of this quality) 👍 I have some comments, interpreting the lyrics of this song which gives it even a deeper dimension - I will share that at the end of this - (and sorry for this detailed commentary, but I think you will find it helpful if you listen to the song again and/or share it with others). Gary Brooker’s incredible singing in this live performance matched - or perhaps even exceeded - the quality of the original 1967 recording that took place 40 years earlier. The band’s name comes from a couple of possible sources. One of the band members in ‘67 had a cat named Procol Harum. This is Latin for “Far beyond these things”…. Personally, I think they named the band after the cat. 😁 This song and about 3 or 4 others defined the sound and the scene that was the “Summer of Love”. Unfortunately, that beautiful era only lasted about three years…. Innocence lost - marked by another outdoor concert in December ‘69 at Altamont - The Rolling Stones - they hired the Hells Angels motorcycle gang to be their “security” force - 4 people died that night. However, great music continued to come out from the late 60s all through to the mid 90s. But 1967 through Woodstock 1969 was magic. There has been much debate/misunderstanding regarding the lyrics. I believe I can unlock the mystery for you. The lyrics are mostly metaphorical. The song is about a young couple who are attending a party perhaps at a ballroom - maybe even on a ship. They were either entertainers for the crowd, or they were just part of the crowd dancing….”We skipped the Light Fandango” but instead did cartwheels across the floor, implying that they were having a great time, perhaps even on their way to getting drunk. The room seem to be shaking apart as they “ordered another drink”, but the waiter brought a tray of many drinks. As the night wore on, the young man was fast becoming interested in having a more private intimate time with this young girl…. But yet even through her near drunkenness, she sensed it, and became frightened. As the young man shuffled through his “playing cards” - a metaphor for looking for that winning hand to convince her to go with him - she again was unable or unwilling to give into him. Even as he told her stories, and lies about himself to impress and take advantage of her she knew she was potentially headed for trouble as “The truth was plain to see”. The vestal virgin metaphor clearly implied that she was young, inexperienced, and not ready for what she feared was his ultimate intent. But he kept on with his tales and lies, and he “would not let her be”…..ramping up the pressure on her to give in. This frightened her tremendously. I have heard, but I cannot confirm, that Gary Brooker and his cowriter actually wrote two more verses, that were never recorded. We will probably never hear the end of that story. Again, I want to say your reaction video was wonderful and genuine. Well done.
Excellent expressions of your love of this masterpiece! The Procol Harum website shows the lyrics of all four verses. I was of this era. My boyfriend was 19 when he graduated from our high school in 1968. I was a 16 year old junior. He went to USN boot camp & became a helicopter gunner in ‘Nam. 😢
What a great and original phrase, referring to Brooker's voice: "whiskey & tobacco voice (by Eurynomea)". So many articles I've read, so many interviews I've flown through, I've written some myself, but I didn't come across this.
A whiter Shade of Pale this is a great beautiful version HOWEVER when it comes to live or studio OR Studio then live This is the latter. You need to go back and do the original studio version. This live version covers up what made this an iconic, memorable., and historic in the annals of history. And that would be the haunting sound of the organ.
Hi from from New Zealand. You have such a beautiful voice. Have some suggestions for you to listen to: Shona Laing --Soviet Snow, Misex --Blue Day, Split Enz --Charlie Peking Man -- Room that echoes All fantastic new Zealand band
Something you've never heard before, huh! Get ready! Harry Nilssen's (not sure of spelling). On his album "Son of Schmillsen" is a song "You're Breaking My Heart" spoiler alert: language! 😮
You probably won't get this, but you said you like instrumentals, always loved Procol Harum, but you should listen to Samba Pa Ti by Santana, it's a great instrumental.
There are two extra verses that were omitted to shorten the song. The entire song with lyrics are in the link below. ua-cam.com/video/vIWCSrG1d-Y/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
I wish these guys showing the music videos would shut up and only comment when the music finishes. Just a suggestion. The music is so much better when it is un interrupted.
I have to or it will get blocked by YT for using a larger portion of the original content. Reactions are fun to do but there are a few rules to making it work.
This song came out on 1967 my brother , is just amazing music, I was 11 years old when I heard this song.
🇨🇦 Yes, the original track came out in 1967. The band consisted of an Organist, a Drummer, two Guitarists and Gary on Piano ! The Danish National Symphony Orchestra consists of over 100 musicians and over 75 Choir members. They enjoy holding outdoor concerts with special invited guests like this ! This British rock band released this in 1967 and it quickly became an anthem for that decade ! Still is !
This is a true masterpiece. Stunning.
Gary Brooker...wow, he's so missed. His whiskey & tobacco voice just got better over the years.
It's true, his voice gained timbre and depth as he got older.
I was 15 when this song was released in 1967!!! Who knew then that it would make such an impact on the music world!! It will outlive us all!!🎶🎼🎵🎤🎧🎹🎸🥁🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜
It is one of those musical moments that it is hard not to sit listening to with a big grin on your face
The Danish Symphony is next level amazing.
This is one of the most popular songs from the 60’s
Это одна из самых популярных песен за всю историю музыки
@@vadimx1700Yes!!
John Lennon said it was the greatest song ever written 👍
@@JulieLevingePaul said it was the greatest song of the sixties.
From Aotearoa, New Zealand...I was 12yrs old 1967 when I heard "Whiter Shade of Pale!!" After all these years!!My anthem!!! Warms my Heart💓to watch reactions appreciating Gary Brookers Contribution to Soulful Music!!!!
This song which came out in the 60's was great but this live version is fantastic as it has more depth due to the orchestra and choir. Gary Brooker's voice aged like a fine wine. This live version was in Denmark with the Danish National Orchestra. R.I.P. Gary.
...formed in 1967 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, Great Britain.
Gary Brooker (songer) was 62 at this performance. This was originally released 1967. Procol Harum and the Moody Blues (Nights In White Satin ) were not afraid to use and orchestra and experiment. They both are English bands.
There are only about 40 songs that have sold over 10 million copies. This is one!
By most standards, one of the Top 10 of the 1960s, a decade that had the Beatles, the entirety of Motown, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Beach Boys - the greatest modern music decade, in other words. The 1967 studio version really makes you FEEL the 60s, with all that time's hopefulness and craziness. More organ-heavy. An immortal song.
So well put, my friend!
Awesomeness
Love this song. I actually prefer the studio version from the 60's as it is the one I grew up on. This live version is very good though as it shows how powerful Gary Brooker's voice was even as he got older. "Conquistador" is another great song by Procol Harum. Sad to hear of his passing recently.
This same concert also had one of my favorites "Conquistador" that is also fire !!
I've loved this song since the sixties but this version is awesome! We also had no knowledge when we first heard it so you are going about things the right way, that's just my opinion! You are almost to the hundred thousand mark, congratulations in advance! You deserve it!
One of the very best reactions I’ve seen so far, deepest respect to you.✊❤️
Ok you must listen to Moody Blues..... Nights In White Satin! VERY beautiful kinda like this one which is one of my all time favorites! Enjoyed your reaction Justin!
You know, in our time. It was just a regular song between so many others, this one was certainly THE slow of every party for ten years, but it was juste like Bruno Mars song today. You need 40 years min to make a song a legent and it's his turn now 😎 and it's works gread because you wont find sonds like this anymore...
Gary Booker wrote this when he was 17!
They named themselves after a friends cat, though Latin translation is a little dodgy😀👍❤️
Thay was a British band from Southend Essex im76 loved then and still love it so many memories when you are younger ❤
Warning - I see .. Nights in White Satin ... suggested. The poem at the end has been separated out. Both in live versions and some studio versions. It is called ... Late Lament. So look for this----> The Moody Blues: Nights In White Satin - Late Lament ... Otherwise it cuts off. Then you can do live.
First line of this song immediately pulls you in✊😄’we skipped the light fandango’😁👍😍
Melody was based upon Air On A G String by Bach
Brooker didn’t know that at the time. He based it on a cigar commercial. Organ melody was written by Matthew Fisher and was original. This was validated in the original court decision, the Appeals Court and the House of Lords.
I have to admit that I'm a bit jealous of the attendees at this concert. To have been there live, I would have been able to enjoy an experience, not just music. It truly had to have been a magical time!
The singer died a year or two ago. This is a classic.
Proving, once again, that music IS the language of the soul..
"Sonically appealing" That's good. And accurate.
Really worth a listen.
Feel free to play more Procol Harum anytime as they are for me the best band of all time.
great reaction mate
From the same concert, "A Salty Dog" is amazing as well!
Good bad and the ugly by the Danish National Symphony would be right up your alley if you haven’t reacted to that yet.
One of the most award-winning and best-selling and most-covered songs in rock music history. It is musically based on a famous tune by Johann Sebastian Bach, the Air from his Orchestral Suite No. 3 2. Air, BWV 1068, (AKA the "Air on the G string")
Elsewhere here on UA-cam is an interview with Gary Brooker where he says "If you trace the chordal element, it does a bar or two of Bach's 'Air on a G String' before it veers off. That spark was all it took. I wasn't consciously combining rock with classical, it's just that Bach's music was in me." Check out other UA-cam videos that discuss the many modern popular music hits that were inspired by or based on (or ripped-off) J.S.Bach and other "classical" composers.
Your going to like this!
The danish national symphony orchestra has played a lot of these concerts - mostly indoor - if you seek them on you computer - UA-cam I think - you can see more about it. A lot of film music .
Love Gary, love the song and along with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Choir, the same people who did 'The Good, The Bad & The Ugly' a few years back - the whole concert is just incredible.
“So sonically appealing”…..you right about that! Great reaction video! First time viewer here (🤔 just might have to subscribe if you do more of this quality) 👍 I have some comments, interpreting the lyrics of this song which gives it even a deeper dimension - I will share that at the end of this - (and sorry for this detailed commentary, but I think you will find it helpful if you listen to the song again and/or share it with others).
Gary Brooker’s incredible singing in this live performance matched - or perhaps even exceeded - the quality of the original 1967 recording that took place 40 years earlier.
The band’s name comes from a couple of possible sources. One of the band members in ‘67 had a cat named Procol Harum. This is Latin for “Far beyond these things”…. Personally, I think they named the band after the cat. 😁
This song and about 3 or 4 others defined the sound and the scene that was the “Summer of Love”. Unfortunately, that beautiful era only lasted about three years…. Innocence lost - marked by another outdoor concert in December ‘69 at Altamont - The Rolling Stones - they hired the Hells Angels motorcycle gang to be their “security” force - 4 people died that night.
However, great music continued to come out from the late 60s all through to the mid 90s. But 1967 through Woodstock 1969 was magic.
There has been much debate/misunderstanding regarding the lyrics. I believe I can unlock the mystery for you. The lyrics are mostly metaphorical.
The song is about a young couple who are attending a party perhaps at a ballroom - maybe even on a ship. They were either entertainers for the crowd, or they were just part of the crowd dancing….”We skipped the Light Fandango” but instead did cartwheels across the floor, implying that they were having a great time, perhaps even on their way to getting drunk. The room seem to be shaking apart as they “ordered another drink”, but the waiter brought a tray of many drinks.
As the night wore on, the young man was fast becoming interested in having a more private intimate time with this young girl…. But yet even through her near drunkenness, she sensed it, and became frightened.
As the young man shuffled through his “playing cards” - a metaphor for looking for that winning hand to convince her to go with him - she again was unable or unwilling to give into him. Even as he told her stories, and lies about himself to impress and take advantage of her she knew she was potentially headed for trouble as “The truth was plain to see”.
The vestal virgin metaphor clearly implied that she was young, inexperienced, and not ready for what she feared was his ultimate intent.
But he kept on with his tales and lies, and he “would not let her be”…..ramping up the pressure on her to give in. This frightened her tremendously.
I have heard, but I cannot confirm, that Gary Brooker and his cowriter actually wrote two more verses, that were never recorded. We will probably never hear the end of that story.
Again, I want to say your reaction video was wonderful and genuine.
Well done.
Excellent expressions of your love of this masterpiece! The Procol Harum website shows the lyrics of all four verses.
I was of this era. My boyfriend was 19 when he graduated from our high school in 1968. I was a 16 year old junior. He went to USN boot camp & became a helicopter gunner in ‘Nam. 😢
There are in fact two more verses. Over the years Gary would occasionally sing one or both in concert.
What a great and original phrase, referring to Brooker's voice: "whiskey & tobacco voice (by Eurynomea)". So many articles I've read, so many interviews I've flown through, I've written some myself, but I didn't come across this.
A whiter Shade of Pale this is a great beautiful version HOWEVER when it comes to live or studio OR Studio then live This is the latter. You need to go back and do the original studio version. This live version covers up what made this an iconic, memorable., and historic in the annals of history. And that would be the haunting sound of the organ.
That was Matthew Fisher playing a Hammond B102 on the original version.
Try their live album with The Edmonton Symphony
Band from England 60's and 70's
Hi from from New Zealand. You have such a beautiful voice. Have some suggestions for you to listen to: Shona Laing --Soviet Snow, Misex --Blue Day, Split Enz --Charlie Peking Man -- Room that echoes
All fantastic new Zealand band
"Something" the song on farewell to George Harrison will leave you breathless. It has Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynn, Paul McCartney. Have to listen!!!! 😊
Best rock song ever.
Something you've never heard before, huh! Get ready!
Harry Nilssen's (not sure of spelling). On his album "Son of Schmillsen" is a song "You're Breaking My Heart" spoiler alert: language! 😮
Tune in, turn on and drop out
Oh Oh Oh.... one more. This is the link to Brian Justin Crum doing Creep (Radiohead cover). Please!
Your phone is in the same key and time signature!😂😂
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Let us old people hear one young person sing like this. 🤔
They're out there! We don't listen to their music, though. Just like the generations before us, didn't listen to ours...
You probably won't get this, but you said you like instrumentals, always loved Procol Harum, but you should listen to Samba Pa Ti by Santana, it's a great instrumental.
For your instrumental listening pleasure, you should check out Explosions in the Sky. Start with "The Only Moment we were Alone"
Dude. Listen first. Then comment.
See, kids. THAT is what an oboe is for.
epic!
What a happy face!❤
Um, is it over seas? Buddy, it’s live in Denmark.
It’s called the Denmark symphony orchestra and choir bro. Btw, Denmark is in Europe.
There are two extra verses that were omitted to shorten the song. The entire song with lyrics are in the link below.
ua-cam.com/video/vIWCSrG1d-Y/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
FYI: PROCOL HARUM is corrupted Latin for “far beyond these things”.
I wish these guys showing the music videos would shut up and only comment when the music finishes. Just a suggestion. The music is so much better when it is un interrupted.
Oboe!! French Horn…..
Why keep pausing in the middle of this beautiful song? Otherwise love your reaction.
I have to or it will get blocked by YT for using a larger portion of the original content. Reactions are fun to do but there are a few rules to making it work.
Shut it. Play the song