Some people say that I have horrible taste for music because I listen to Procol Harum, The Alan Parsons Project and Barclay James Harvest... And I must answer: I am so happy that I have such a "horrible" taste for music which permits me to understand the greatness of these 3 groups!!
Those who say that condemn themselves to musical banality...no worries mate - you got it right! (12 years later comment! I'm sure by now they've become enlightened)
That’s why it is so important to NOT listen to what other people say. I too love all the bands you mentioned. To me they are part of the modern classical composers who’s music will be listened to many years from now like your Bachs and Beethoven.
Damn, Didn't known this til I saw your comment. Thanks Gary and Procol, for filling my life with GREAT progrock and introducing me in their way to classical music.
@@annblacker6401 I was able to exchange greetings with Gary after a great show back in the 70s. it still makes me happy to this day. They will always remain my favorite band. They were one of a kind.
RIP Gary - I am in Stuttgart tonight where Procol Harum were booked to play - my wife and I came anyway - Procol Harum have been and will continue to be a massive part of my life
Great tribute to Bach. Procol's members were probably the first to realize that Bach was composing rock music before it existed. What a great and timeless group.
I am a life long, full time performing and touring singer and guitarist. My life is music and has been for over 40 years. My top 5 list of favorite albums of all time, which are all from the late 60s, does not include a studio album by Procol Harem, even though they are one of my favorite bands. That being said, and this may be surprising, this *exact* performance from Beat Club 1971 of A Salty Dog, and especially this *exact* performance of Repent Walpurgis from this same broadcast, is literally in my Will to be played at my funeral. This version of Repent Walpurgis from this very broadcast is absolutely my favorite, and most personally moving and endearing pop music moment of all time. I've always loved both songs, and bands that I have been in over the decades have performed both songs often, but for some reason, this particular version of Repent Walpurgis, especially when Brooker goes into the Bach "Air on a G String" part in the middle of the song, has always brought me to tears. Every time. It just did again. Treasure this very particular moment in this wonderful band's history. Treasure Gary's incredible, unique voice. Treasure B.J. Wilson, the drummer that turned down Jimmy Page to join Led Zeppelin, the drummer that created the greatest, yet most simple drum riff intro to a rock song on the studio version of Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends". Treasure Matthew Fisher's utterly genre defining tone, touch and melodicism on the B3. Even Keith Emerson tips his hat to Matthew. Fisher Was First. Even before The Nice. And perhaps allow yourself some time to read their story in an excellent biography of the band by Henry Scott-Irvine that I came across a few years ago, called The Ghosts Of A Whiter Shade of Pale. I couldn't put it down and read the entire book in a day and a half. Sorry for the long post. I've been wanting to put those sentiments about this performance into words for years. Shine On Brightly.
I stood next to Gary and his ampliflied piano in 1968 at Chicago's famous Aragon Ballroom. In that era many bands played small venues compared to later decades. One of the best nights of my life.
I remember seeing Genesis at the Aragon Ballroom in 1972, third on the bill to Styx and REO Speedwagon. Saw lots of great bands in that venue (general admission too): Queen, Sparks, Roxy…
@@P.DuncanMonk Personally, I am trying to evoke the sixties in my own music. Check out my latest ua-cam.com/video/76OxSEgWN9c/v-deo.html and let me know what you think in the comments section. Thanks so much! Take care.
Your brother was a class act! We had some conversations by email about his time in Procol Harum before he died. Was the time of his life. He told me his time with PH was very real but never seemed real. I think he was shocked that a guy 25 years younger admired his musicianship and time in Procol Harum.
GRANDISSIMA performance !!!!! Vi è anche il contributo di JS BACH nella parte centrale del brano eseguita al piano da GARY BROOKER , fantastica , GOOSEBUMPS !!!!! REPENT WALPURGIS ribattezzata anche come FORTUNA che splendido brano ,un CAPOLAVORO di strumentale !!!!!!!
Procol Harum. So much more than just the genius Whiter Shade of pale ,,,, so so many astounding tracks ,,, thank you for giving so much to all true music lovers ,,,, my fave just ,,,, A Salty Dog ,,,, but wow utterly spellbinding,,, G
Bj called me from california in 1972.I met the band inat Mannies in new york and gave BJ a letter I wrote previously for him.I thought it was a joke when my dad said a BJ wilson was on the phone.sHe was so sincere to thank me for the letter.And said Procul Harum made him what he was.Really missed....
My very first real girlfriend, and probably my only real one (the woman that is half a year older than I), listened to this - I was still 9, she was already 10, and then I lost her; my best friend, my soulmate, my wife... and I miss her - after over 50 years, I miss you every day, dear sweet patient real Angel...
I know this was posted 14 years ago. I just found it. One of my all-time favorite songs. I was in a rock band as an organist and insisted we have this on our playlist. I loved playing this song and just riffing in the middle of it. Such great memories.
The arrangement of the band members in a circle illustrates exactly what is heard in this song-- a perfect balance between all the instruments... The Hammond A100 and piano mesh perfectly, with guitar entering precisely when it should. Drums are awesome thoughout.. perfect.
It's an excerpt from "Pop 2", a formidable, daring musical magazine on French television between 1970 and 1973, an unmissable event in pop-rock culture and a privileged witness to the golden age of progressive rock. Legendary!
My opinion - for what it's worth - BJ Wilson was not just a timekeeper when he played. He played an "Instrument" with all that implies, so the colours are completely integral to the end result. He was quite unique I think in how he played. Of course, there have been, and are thousands of drummers who play instrumentally so please don't bother listing them out here - but no one was quite like BJ. Just thought I would say that. Dave Ball (the tall Superman)
Is it just me or does anybody else hear that this particular composition they made seem to be a huge influence on Pink Floyd I just don't know what came first I think it is the song "echoes" maybe I am thinking about or something similar from that era but if Procol Harum came up with this first then Gilmore and Waters definitely was influenced by this absolutely no doubt (not a shot at them Pink FLoyd is tops and all the's guys ripped from each other here and there it's called "influences" lol.... but this is a freaking epic piece and everybody contributed greatly to it.
I still have my original first pressing of their debut album. The Beatles are reported to have played it many times while doing promo work in a southern England forest. It and the follow-up A Salty Dog are masterpieces. The band was never the same after Trower left. 1967 was a great year for music.
Manchmal findet man einfach keine Worte mehr, um das zu beschreiben, was man tief in sich fühlt - es ist einfach das, was es ist - tief empfundene universale Liebe, die alles heilt und alles vereint. Diese Musik bringt mich dahin, wo ich es fühlen kann... Danke!
On a reunion tour in the 90's, in NYC, Gary Brooker said they had time for just one more song and asked the audience if they wanted Repent Walpurgis or A Whiter Shade Of Pale? The audience screamed for Repent and they played it. Then Gary said the promoter told him "you guys are great - play one more and I'll pay the union all the overtime" so they did A Whiter Shade. What a night.
I used to hate "Conquistador", it was played about every 20 minutes on 'popular' radio in the 70's. . But I can finally listen to it with appreciation. I avoided hearing "Whiter Shade" so as not to have it ruined for me I would nominate Procol Harum as one of the greatest bands of the greatest era music has ever known.
I'd hurd this composition for the first time at a french TV show "Les enfants du rock", 44 years ago. On my opinion, it was the most beautiful of Procol Harum.
Danke für die Veröffentlichung dieser unvergleichlich schönen Musik. Nach meinem Erachten ist diese Band eine Weltsensation. Diese Musik spricht mir aus der Seele.
@@scottdavison1420 Yes, he did. The back of the first album says: “With the exception of ‘Repent Walpurgis,’ for which Matthew Fisher may be held responsible,” everything else is Brooker/Reid. However, the piano interval in the middle is J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major, part of his first piece in” The Well Tempered Clavier.” In 1853, composer Charles Gounod created a version of “Ave Maria” that’s sung over this piece. The studio recording truncates Bach’s prelude, but in this live recording, Gary Brooker plays the entire piece. Still one of my favorite pieces of all time.
Holy Moly!!... So I have lived all these years loving Purple, Heep, Floyd and all these wicked rock icons of the day and always blew off Procol Harum and never gave them a fair shake. Stumbled on this by accident at work. Unbelievably awesome piece of music!
Любимая группа и одна из лучших их вещей. Первый раз послушал этот альбом и немного "обалдел", настолько он отличался от всего, что слушал ранее (Beatles, Stones, Animals etc...). Стал вслушиваться и влюбляться. Супер! RIP, genius Gary Brooker. Thanks!
@@mstwilight1612 Thanks 👍 I was a British English language consultant in Kyiv one year and Odessa three. Leaving Odessa ten months before vladolf putler invaded (a hunch) I'm from Kensington and Chelsea in London originally. I met so many of the ussr generation, who could never seem to relax. One man who could ☺ was my friend Alexei. He was a businessman in the port, had learned English language proficiently. Expanded his customer base because of it. (Obviously this is not my language anymore, as it's in most spheres in the 🌏). He was a youth komisar in the ussr, just before it collapsed. He told me he had the responsibility, to censor from a printed list, provided by the politburo administration. He kept lots...😂
BJ Wilson was en excellent drummer, and very underrated. After Procol Harum disbanded alcohol took over his life, which ended in a tragic way all to early.
Music from The Gods. This song is simply beautiful. The band ,especially the genius on the drums,Mr. BJ Wilson, are responsible for my decision to become a musician,well,a drummer !
Saw Procol Harum several times Loved them when Robin trower played with them. But they seem to always have it. Great songwriting with amazing lyrics. And the Hammond. One of the top ten ever
Very well said, Estivator. Today is the 23rd anniversary of B.J.'s passing. Even today, whenever I listen to B.J.'s work, I hear something new. I could not agree more on his talent and sensitivity, nor could I have phrased it more beautifully. And I must believe that we go on, surrounded by music, until we all hear one another play again.
Stupenda bellissima canzone dei grandissimi mitici procol harum hanno fatto conoscere al mondo intero le loro splendide canzoni guidati dal grandissimo bravissimo eccezionale gary brooker voce potente intensa passionale carisma e presenza sul palco formidabili affiancato dai bravissimi musicisti con il solenne potente intenso suono dell organo dal ritmo preciso e potente del pianoforte suonato dallo stesso gary brooker dal suono splendido affascinante della chitarra elettrica grazie tantissimo a tutti voi per averci donato queste splendide composizioni ❤❤❤thank you so much you are wonderful
My favorite video on youtube! BJ Wilson is the best and Gary is unbelievable what a talent and funny guy in concert. So underrated it's sad! this is prog rock at it's sophisticated peak!
this is the procal harum i missed unbelieveable best ive seen bj wilson is awsome god rest his soul my personal favorite.dave ball was awsome the sound the quality everything coming from a big fan of ph thanks for posting this
Schade, daß man es erst per Zufall entdeckt, nach so vielen Jahren! Und es wird nicht im Radio gespielt, schande! Keine Worte für diese geniale Musik!!❤❤
One of the greatest rock bands of all time. As with others, this is the first time I have heard this song of theirs and glad I did! Thanks for posting.
Some people say that I have horrible taste for music because I listen to Procol Harum, The Alan Parsons Project and Barclay James Harvest... And I must answer: I am so happy that I have such a "horrible" taste for music which permits me to understand the greatness of these 3 groups!!
Those who say that condemn themselves to musical banality...no worries mate - you got it right! (12 years later comment! I'm sure by now they've become enlightened)
Those people are fools with poor musical decernment.
So we are four (at least).
I think that we almost have in comon the same tastes for the genre of music that Fly by.
That’s why it is so important to NOT listen to what other people say. I too love all the bands you mentioned. To me they are part of the modern classical composers who’s music will be listened to many years from now like your Bachs and Beethoven.
RIP Gary Brooker. Thank you for the music!
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I can't believe he's gone. My hero for decades!
Very thank
Damn, Didn't known this til I saw your comment. Thanks Gary and Procol, for filling my life with GREAT progrock and introducing me in their way to classical music.
@@annblacker6401 I was able to exchange greetings with Gary after a great show back in the 70s. it still makes me happy to this day. They will always remain my favorite band. They were one of a kind.
RIP Gary - I am in Stuttgart tonight where Procol Harum were booked to play - my wife and I came anyway - Procol Harum have been and will continue to be a massive part of my life
Piano and organ playing together - this is so beautiful and typically PH
Dobry wieczór. Gra 2 instrumentów muzycznych to jak Rozmowa. Rozmowa muzyczna najwyższych lotów. Mistrzostwo Klasa Światowa.! Pozdrawiam
This Preludium piece of Bach by PH is why I started learning playing piano at the age of 60. Eleven years later I play it nearly every day, divine!
Het doet me altijd huilen. Super emotioneel gespeeld... Ook door BJ en hammond...
Great tribute to Bach. Procol's members were probably the first to realize that Bach was composing rock music before it existed.
What a great and timeless group.
Jack Bruce aurait dit que les meilleures lignes de basse avaient été composées par Bach.
@@spirulinachlorella1629 stop taking that supplement cuz it is affecting your taste!
@@SirCamsmorethanalot naaa just grew up in some hippie-shithole and know everything about dem artificial naturality.
Hahahaha.... Bach & Brooker are embracing in music paradise. G O R G E O U S.
@@spirulinachlorella1629 bro chill it sounds good
A reason why Procol will always be number 1 for me. This is absolutely divine.
and shine on brightly !
number 1 for me to , the Band may be number 1 as well !
And that, my friends is why Procol Harum were one of the best bands in the world.
THE best band...
this should be hailed as one of the best compositions of prog rock, the fact this was released in 1967 is astonishing.
1967!! Timeless.
The poignant story of my life’s in this song😭
@@leighgoldstein3119Prog began in 1967 with Procol Harum and the Moody Blues
It is by JS Bach and is v good.
Music experts say it's more influenced by Bach's music, and their contributions should be recognized . . .
I am a life long, full time performing and touring singer and guitarist. My life is music and has been for over 40 years. My top 5 list of favorite albums of all time, which are all from the late 60s, does not include a studio album by Procol Harem, even though they are one of my favorite bands.
That being said, and this may be surprising, this *exact* performance from Beat Club 1971 of A Salty Dog, and especially this *exact* performance of Repent Walpurgis from this same broadcast, is literally in my Will to be played at my funeral.
This version of Repent Walpurgis from this very broadcast is absolutely my favorite, and most personally moving and endearing pop music moment of all time. I've always loved both songs, and bands that I have been in over the decades have performed both songs often, but for some reason, this particular version of Repent Walpurgis, especially when Brooker goes into the Bach "Air on a G String" part in the middle of the song, has always brought me to tears. Every time. It just did again.
Treasure this very particular moment in this wonderful band's history. Treasure Gary's incredible, unique voice. Treasure B.J. Wilson, the drummer that turned down Jimmy Page to join Led Zeppelin, the drummer that created the greatest, yet most simple drum riff intro to a rock song on the studio version of Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends". Treasure Matthew Fisher's utterly genre defining tone, touch and melodicism on the B3. Even Keith Emerson tips his hat to Matthew. Fisher Was First. Even before The Nice.
And perhaps allow yourself some time to read their story in an excellent biography of the band by Henry Scott-Irvine that I came across a few years ago, called The Ghosts Of A Whiter Shade of Pale. I couldn't put it down and read the entire book in a day and a half.
Sorry for the long post. I've been wanting to put those sentiments about this performance into words for years.
Shine On Brightly.
Very lovely tribute. Bravo!
Cheers.
Makes me weep too. Let's repent of our sins and come to Jesus Christ to be really forgiven.
Спасибо, я много для себя полезного и интересного узнал из Вашего комментария!
Well done...well written. Shine on you crazy diamond.
👍🙏👍🙏👍
I stood next to Gary and his ampliflied piano in 1968 at Chicago's famous Aragon Ballroom. In that era many bands played small venues compared to later decades. One of the best nights of my life.
I remember seeing Genesis at the Aragon Ballroom in 1972, third on the bill to Styx and REO Speedwagon.
Saw lots of great bands in that venue (general admission too): Queen, Sparks, Roxy…
Procol Harum wrote such hauntingly beautiful melodies that take you to different places.
Yes they do every single time . Like no other band can-could.
@@P.DuncanMonk Personally, I am trying to evoke the sixties in my own music. Check out my latest ua-cam.com/video/76OxSEgWN9c/v-deo.html and let me know what you think in the comments section. Thanks so much! Take care.
To my dear brother Dave. Miss you so much.
Dave Ball was a great guitarist, this song proves it. Sorry for your loss.
Your brother was a class act! We had some conversations by email about his time in Procol Harum before he died. Was the time of his life. He told me his time with PH was very real but never seemed real. I think he was shocked that a guy 25 years younger admired his musicianship and time in Procol Harum.
RIP Gary Brooker. You were and will always be incredible.
R.I.P. Mr. Brooker and thanks for that Voice and the music...The KOOKSTER'S Vault
GRANDISSIMA performance !!!!! Vi è anche il contributo di JS BACH nella parte centrale del brano eseguita al piano da GARY BROOKER , fantastica , GOOSEBUMPS !!!!! REPENT WALPURGIS ribattezzata anche come FORTUNA che splendido brano ,un CAPOLAVORO di strumentale !!!!!!!
R.I.P B.J. Wilson - best drummer in the world of all times and styles...
i think this one is one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
guitar solo is sick!!
Check out the original version from their first album with Robin Trower on lead guitar, also.
Loved prog. Rrock when I was a kid in the 70s but never listened to Procol Harum Now in my 60s I have gained an appreciation of thi band
Me too. Never knew this great band. Love it.❤
Who else- before or since- made music like this???? NO ONE:)
E pensare che da ragazzi e´ stato uno dei primi brani che avevamo imparato a suonare....che spasso....che bei ricordi...
The perfect musical progression, still fresh after 50 years....
This is pure genius. As a huge metal fan. And a huge orchestra fan. I feel like I found home tonight
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Welcome!
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Bj Wilson... the greatest rock drummer with the greatest band
Magnificent composition. I was under the impression I heard all of procol harum's songs. Came across this one today. Progressive rock at it's best.
Was the opening for Cincinnati's WEBN "Jelly Pudding" progressive rock format back in the 70s.
@@c.a.savage5689 Yes, it was! I listened every time it was on the air, lived in Cincinnati too. What superb memories.
I've always loved their music - listened under star filled sky camping as a 20 Yr old near St.Ives 40+ yrs ago. Never forget :)
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Stunning music from a stunning band. Rest in peace Gary. I pray for you every day. Ireland calling ☘️
Procol Harum. So much more than just the genius Whiter Shade of pale ,,,, so so many astounding tracks ,,, thank you for giving so much to all true music lovers ,,,, my fave just ,,,, A Salty Dog ,,,, but wow utterly spellbinding,,, G
what an INCREDIBLE drummer!
What have you done to all your great drummers and bass players, you silly Brits?
@@krollpeter 😭😭
Grazie Gary, sei un pianista stupendo!!!!!! Non mi stanco mai di ascoltarti😊
best fusion between classical music and rock
Them and [Dutch band] Ekseption.
Сколько не смотрю....столько и восторгаюсь!!!!!
Bj called me from california in 1972.I met the band inat Mannies in new york and gave BJ a letter I wrote previously for him.I thought it was a joke when my dad said a BJ wilson was on the phone.sHe was so sincere to thank me for the letter.And said Procul Harum made him what he was.Really missed....
My very first real girlfriend, and probably my only real one (the woman that is half a year older than I), listened to this - I was still 9, she was already 10, and then I lost her; my best friend, my soulmate, my wife... and I miss her - after over 50 years, I miss you every day, dear sweet patient real Angel...
The woman of my life also listened to this with me and we both loved it in 1968. I lost her 6 years ago.
Grandiose and celestial music by P H will always touch my heart
I know this was posted 14 years ago. I just found it. One of my all-time favorite songs. I was in a rock band as an organist and insisted we have this on our playlist. I loved playing this song and just riffing in the middle of it. Such great memories.
The arrangement of the band members in a circle illustrates exactly what is heard in this song-- a perfect balance between all the instruments... The Hammond A100 and piano mesh perfectly, with guitar entering precisely when it should. Drums are awesome thoughout.. perfect.
It's an excerpt from "Pop 2", a formidable, daring musical magazine on French television between 1970 and 1973, an unmissable event in pop-rock culture and a privileged witness to the golden age of progressive rock. Legendary!
meraviglioso gruppo anni 60 i piu belli
Giovanni Alessi sono d'accordo. I piu' raffinati, veri professionisti
My opinion - for what it's worth - BJ Wilson was not just a timekeeper when he played. He played an "Instrument" with all that implies, so the colours are completely integral to the end result. He was quite unique I think in how he played. Of course, there have been, and are thousands of drummers who play instrumentally so please don't bother listing them out here - but no one was quite like BJ.
Just thought I would say that. Dave Ball (the tall Superman)
Dave, you were just as important to the band. R.I.P. to you!
One of my favourite rock drummers of all time.
Your playing on this is fabulous. Saw you live in Mtl at that time.
Is it just me or does anybody else hear that this particular composition they made seem to be a huge influence on Pink Floyd I just don't know what came first I think it is the song "echoes" maybe I am thinking about or something similar from that era but if Procol Harum came up with this first then Gilmore and Waters definitely was influenced by this absolutely no doubt (not a shot at them Pink FLoyd is tops and all the's guys ripped from each other here and there it's called "influences" lol.... but this is a freaking epic piece and everybody contributed greatly to it.
RIP for you Dave ball, you were great !
Seeing B.J.live was magical I saw PH 17 times from 1968 and just this year 2012 not the same without him
it's not Procol Harum anymore to me but Gary Brooker's band!
Unbelievably great; peerless in their time ( up to the passing of the late, great Gary Brooker...)!
This great musicians showed us what´s possible with genious and inspiration . I feel there´s no words to express my admiration and gratitude
I still have my original first pressing of their debut album. The Beatles are reported to have played it many times while doing promo work in a southern England forest. It and the follow-up A Salty Dog are masterpieces. The band was never the same after Trower left. 1967 was a great year for music.
Your absolutely correct. On a factory reel to reel playing 7.5ips "A Satly Dog" is sonic heaven.
Phenomenal ! - just pure Procul Harum, no one like them!
Manchmal findet man einfach keine Worte mehr, um das zu beschreiben, was man tief in sich fühlt - es ist einfach das, was es ist - tief empfundene universale Liebe, die alles heilt und alles vereint. Diese Musik bringt mich dahin, wo ich es fühlen kann... Danke!
On a reunion tour in the 90's, in NYC, Gary Brooker said they had time for just one more song and asked the audience if they wanted Repent Walpurgis or A Whiter Shade Of Pale? The audience screamed for Repent and they played it. Then Gary said the promoter told him "you guys are great - play one more and I'll pay the union all the overtime" so they did A Whiter Shade. What a night.
Time for one last song and they had not already played Whiter Shade of Pale? They must have been toying with the audience.
I was there, Great show!!
Caught this tour at Toad's in New Haven. Tim Renwick was on guitar and Matthew was there, B. J. was sorely missed. They were so good.
Marvellous! Procol Harum when they were best.
What an art of music!
I used to hate "Conquistador", it was played about every 20 minutes on 'popular' radio in the 70's. . But I can finally listen to it with appreciation. I avoided hearing "Whiter Shade" so as not to have it ruined for me I would nominate Procol Harum as one of the greatest bands of the greatest era music has ever known.
"one of the greatest bands", You got that right, and one of the most underrated.
But how people can dislike this song , I really can't understand .
I can understand why they all disliked it, they all are deaf
because compared to the version with Robin Trower and Wilson on organ it sucks
@@PhukIT1865 Wilson is the drummer. Never the organist.
@@PhukIT1865 Umm...BJ Wilson was THE drummer. Compared to someone with a brain, you suck.
@@PhukIT1865 You meant Matthew Fisher . . .
Un assoluto capolavoro...sublime "Fortuna"
I'd hurd this composition for the first time at a french TV show "Les enfants du rock", 44 years ago. On my opinion, it was the most beautiful of Procol Harum.
Thank you great man. God Washington with you on tre earth. Now you are playng for him with all your guys. Ciao GARY
WOW. Simply incredible.
Amen
Simply the best!!!! One of my favorite songs!!!!
Beautiful.... just absolutely beautiful and very stirring!
Truly a magnificent masterpiece.Probably their best piece from a stunningly creative band that was always overshadowed by one generation defining hit.
Heavenly! Thank's a million.
Danke für die Veröffentlichung dieser unvergleichlich schönen Musik. Nach meinem Erachten ist diese Band eine Weltsensation. Diese Musik spricht mir aus der Seele.
One of my favourite Procol tracks - so much atmosphere and, of course, the definitive Hammond!
Love that Brooker plays the entire Bach Prélude in C. Copping’s such a fine player. And BJ, we love you.
Matthew Fisher created this song.
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Yes, he did. The back of the first album says: “With the exception of ‘Repent Walpurgis,’ for which Matthew Fisher may be held responsible,” everything else is Brooker/Reid. However, the piano interval in the middle is J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major, part of his first piece in” The Well Tempered Clavier.”
In 1853, composer Charles Gounod created a version of “Ave Maria” that’s sung over this piece.
The studio recording truncates Bach’s prelude, but in this live recording, Gary Brooker plays the entire piece. Still one of my favorite pieces of all time.
@@Mysha-1789 Later also used by Rainbow in the song 'Weiss Heim'.
Grande indimenticabile Gary
Holy Moly!!... So I have lived all these years loving Purple, Heep, Floyd and all these wicked rock icons of the day and always blew off Procol Harum and never gave them a fair shake. Stumbled on this by accident at work. Unbelievably awesome piece of music!
Любимая группа и одна из лучших их вещей. Первый раз послушал этот альбом и немного "обалдел", настолько он отличался от всего, что слушал ранее (Beatles, Stones, Animals etc...). Стал вслушиваться и влюбляться. Супер!
RIP, genius Gary Brooker. Thanks!
British music is varied mate.
It's so sad that ussr banned it.
God Only Knows why, probably the jealous old men of the kremlin.
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@@steffanhoffmannUriah heep was strangely not banned in Ussr
@@mstwilight1612 Thanks 👍 I was a British English language consultant in Kyiv one year and Odessa three.
Leaving Odessa ten months before vladolf putler invaded (a hunch)
I'm from Kensington and Chelsea in London originally.
I met so many of the ussr generation, who could never seem to relax.
One man who could ☺ was my friend Alexei.
He was a businessman in the port, had learned English language proficiently.
Expanded his customer base because of it.
(Obviously this is not my language anymore, as it's in most spheres in the 🌏).
He was a youth komisar in the ussr, just before it collapsed.
He told me he had the responsibility, to censor from a printed list, provided by the politburo administration.
He kept lots...😂
@@steffanhoffmannyou re so brainwashed. Or just envious of Russia prosperity and beautiful women British men will never have. Cheers😆😬
Simply Fantastic!
One of the best instrumentals from all time!
BJ Wilson was en excellent drummer, and very underrated. After Procol Harum disbanded alcohol took over his life, which ended in a tragic way all to early.
Beautiful song, B.J. Wilson fantastic and Mathew Fisher organ, extraordinary
Manuel Garmendia Chris copping no Mattew Fisher
R.I.P., Dave Ball and B. J. Wilson!
... and, sadly, Alan Cartwright (1945-2021) ... R.I.P.
@@EuphratTigris ... and : John Sebastian Brook
So weird seeing this post when Balls' posts are just above in this thread.
Bordering on classical brilliance, alongside the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Breathtaking 👏👏👍
Their music was so beautiful
B J Wilson,one of the best ever-good to hear him here
Bach: Prelude 1 in C Major BWV 846
Thank you!
Also known as "The well tempered clavier"
Music from The Gods. This song is simply beautiful. The band ,especially the genius on the drums,Mr. BJ Wilson, are responsible for my decision to become a musician,well,a drummer !
this is one of this bands you can buy every record without hearing before
Procol Harum is such a great band! Take in the late great B.J. Wilson's tour de force!
I've been listening to this for years. Why not go big? What a feeling! Procol Harum!
i could play this 24/4 365 and never be bored.
Same
Procol Harum, een band van uitzonderlijke klasse. Dit is ook weer zo'n nummer waar je eindeloos lang naar kan luisteren.
Amazing, this group is & was very underated, this is like a Classical Music piece, what incredible muscians!!!
actually, it is partly inspired by JS Bach. I've always loved this piece anyway.
Great Band nice procol harum the best rock prog beautful songs
Grazie x le belle canzoni r.i.p gary
Saw Procol Harum several times Loved them when Robin trower played with them. But they seem to always have it. Great songwriting with amazing lyrics. And the Hammond.
One of the top ten ever
Very well said, Estivator. Today is the 23rd anniversary of B.J.'s passing. Even today, whenever I listen to B.J.'s work, I hear something new. I could not agree more on his talent and sensitivity, nor could I have phrased it more beautifully. And I must believe that we go on, surrounded by music, until we all hear one another play again.
Stupenda bellissima canzone dei grandissimi mitici procol harum hanno fatto conoscere al mondo intero le loro splendide canzoni guidati dal grandissimo bravissimo eccezionale gary brooker voce potente intensa passionale carisma e presenza sul palco formidabili affiancato dai bravissimi musicisti con il solenne potente intenso suono dell organo dal ritmo preciso e potente del pianoforte suonato dallo stesso gary brooker dal suono splendido affascinante della chitarra elettrica grazie tantissimo a tutti voi per averci donato queste splendide composizioni ❤❤❤thank you so much you are wonderful
a metà c'è Bach, preludio n1 del Clavicembalo ben temperato, suonato come si deve dal mitico Gary Brooker
This music unfolds like a picture book full of stars, where birds come chirping, spinning farandoles, cracking rattles and dancing wizards 🌺🕊️
One word: Goosebumps!
Yep, that's definitely me on guitar. Still have the strap - actually, my Son Alex uses it. Sold the guitar sadly.
:O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O
RIP
You died 5 years ago
God bless you and rest in peace Dave Ball.
RIP Dave
Always loved these guys
My favorite video on youtube! BJ Wilson is the best and Gary is unbelievable what a talent and funny guy in concert. So underrated it's sad! this is prog rock at it's sophisticated peak!
Great song from their Procol Harum in 1967. Love this live clip, been listening to it since being posted here more than 8 years ago. Thanks.
this is the procal harum i missed unbelieveable best ive seen bj wilson is awsome god rest his soul my personal favorite.dave ball was awsome the sound the quality everything coming from a big fan of ph thanks for posting this
they communicate so well as musicians... especially towards the end of the piece. simply amazing.
Schade, daß man es erst per Zufall entdeckt, nach so vielen Jahren! Und es wird nicht im Radio gespielt, schande! Keine Worte für diese geniale Musik!!❤❤
Astounding!!! 👍👍👍👌👌👌
So brilliant music and musicians from other space, one of the best Live-versions ever.
I absolutely love this version !!!
chew ricordi, ragazzi!
che meravigliosi ricordi!
grazie!
Beautiful - breathtaking emotions - wonderful.
One of the greatest rock bands of all time. As with others, this is the first time I have heard this song of theirs and glad I did! Thanks for posting.
What a great band, I just dont have the words