Procol Harum (Gary Brooker) "A Whiter Shade of Pale" REACTION & BREAKDOWN Best Version I've Heard!

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Procol Harum performing A Whiter Shade of Pale with the Danish National Concert Orchestra and choir at Ledreborg Castle, Denmark in August 2006
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@gesundheit602 Год назад

How Gary’s vocals could actually improve over decades just blows me away. I truly think his voice was better here than when he recorded the song.

@steviefraser5240 Год назад

100% agree

@doloresschultz6804 3 месяца назад

Go to the Righteous Brothers and kd Lang and Eric Clampton and Linda Ronsteadt and Roberta Flack and B B King, Aretha Franklin, Aaron Neville… so many, so wonderful.

@elisabethbichler9634 11 месяцев назад

When I first listened to Gary Brooker´s voice as a tiny little girl in the late Sixties, I absolutely fell in love with him. The warmth, the melancholy in his powerful voice is beyond beautiful.

@Lorella_FIOREdellaVITA Год назад

I'm 63 years old (only in age) and luckily I've lived among musicians since birth, this allowed me to listen to this song for the first time when I was less than 10 years old and it's been part of my personal playlist ever since. What immediately struck me at first listening was the incredible sound of the Hammond B-3 organ which, thanks to the Leslie, produced an enveloping and very involving sound and which at that time became extremely popular among Italian progressive groups. Its sound, live, is an experience to be had at least once in a lifetime. The video whose link I send you is the live version from 2006, with a more intense Gary Brooker than ever. In February of last year he flew away, but his voice and his piano still vibrate in the air.

@mauricioportillo9781 3 месяца назад

Just amazing song from Procol Harum . Gary Brooker was amazing lead singer, sadly we lost him .

@geraldlloyd-brown7106 Год назад

My favourite song of all time, this version is the ultimate, and it is indeed sad that those bygone days are so long ago, R.I.P Gary.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 11 месяцев назад

I can see why. For me, this is the best version that I've ever heard. So crazy good.

@HS-ol4zl 2 года назад

This must be one of the most beautiful performances ever...!

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

I fully agree!

@louistomassioni7462 Год назад

Gary Brooker and his band recorded one of the best performances ever ! This 2006 outdoor concert is a bewildement of music! It was magic! And so beautifully sounding. I can't get over how great this ensamble was to every ear that.s heard it! Try it if you haven't! You'll agree!

@jherron8559 4 месяца назад

So glad that you reacted to this! I found this live video after stumbling upon and listening to what the Professor of Rock had to say about this song and Procol Harem. I think you'd appreciate what he had to say. Then I had to check out your comments as I found your channel some time ago. We're the same age. This song is so haunting. I agree with all your comments. A masterpiece and Gary's best piece of music.

@jwhiteuk 2 года назад

Absolute masterpiece......an anthem from my youth. RIP Gary... Legend!

@bebic7903 Год назад

Melancholy, Darlin, melancholy. And one of the most beautiful versions of this song ever!

@tom7471 2 года назад

I agree, this is the best version of this epic song. Truly a beautiful performance. His voice was amazing. Thanks for the great reaction!

@akyhne Год назад

The orchestra is DR's symphony orchestra, also known as the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. DR is the first Danish national radio- & TV station. It goes back to the 1920s (hence why DR stands for Danmarks Radio). The choir in the video is also part of the radio - & TV station. DR is a public service station, so we pay for them via TV license (media license). DR Koncerthuset actually have a very popular RU-vid channel under the name DR Koncerthuset. Their most popular video, is their interpretation of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". It has over a hundred million views. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-enuOArEfqGo.html (Great reaction video) If you're into movie music, they have done quite a few of these. Fun fact about the video you reacted to: DR thought it was such a great concert with Procol Harum, that they wanted to release a DVD with the whole concert. But the negotiations took a long time, so the DVD was first released in 2009, 3 years after the concert.

@ronaldmcrae4896 2 года назад

Ah, the transistor radio under the pillow! Thanks for that warm memory. Hadn't thought about that in ages. Start the day with smile.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Hey Ronald. Yea, did that many, many nights. LOL

@anthonysmith394 4 часа назад

Gut wrenching and beautiful ❤

@raymondhebert1247 Год назад

Thank you for giving proper justice to Gary's amazing vocals and the beauty of this performance. It really hits your heart ♥

@cherylsyoutubies Год назад

Yes, it's nostalgic, but even setting that aside, this is my favorite version of the iconic song from Procol Harum, including the original studio version.

@janettetippetts7942 2 года назад

Wow, does that bring back memories - of high school, my friends way back then, and I believe it was the theme of my senior prom? Thanks for the memories.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

It was such a wonderful and personal version of this song, it was hard not to be touched in some way by it. Thanks.

@gwenkruger2779 Год назад

I got married late in 1966 and this came out early in 1967 and immediately became my late husband and my very favourite song. I really still love it but it brings tears to my heart that my husband who passed away is not here to share it with me. Thank you for sharing with me. Blessings from South Africa. Love your reactions.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Год назад

I'm so sorry, Gwen. I hope that you can somehow embrace the wonderful memories that his passing can never take away from you. You were very blessed to have such a wonderful husband and marriage. This was a beautiful version, wasn't it? I actually like this more than the original. Thanks so much for checking out my video!!

@chrislee1907 Год назад

This whole concert is available on DVD and is incredible throughout. There's a brilliant performance of Conquistador, and a fantastic little known song called Sympathy For The Hard Of Hearing. Well worth checking out.

@poolhallshark 2 года назад

OMG !!!!! What an insanely beautiful rendition of this classic♥♥♥♥ He sounds just as good, if not better than back in the days :-) R.I.P. Gary♥ And thanks, Bob!

@ecbftl 2 года назад

I always liked this song ever since it came out, and when I found this live version a few years ago, I was really happy and enjoyed it. Love the live orchestra, and of course the organ and piano.

@jerrylarocque9600 2 года назад

Thanks Bob for reacting to my suggestion. I knew you would like it. It's hauntingly beautiful. The sound of the organ brings out the tinge of sadness i feel when listening to it. I'm a bit older than you so i didn't have to listen to the song on a transistor radio. I listened to it on my car's 8 track player. Lol.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Hey Jerry. Happy that I did it! Thanks for the recommendation.

@lailamorell4202 Год назад

i was there. It was fantastic, as allways, when you are together with Gary and Procol Harum.

@FredtheFrisian 2 года назад

You’re quite right: Procol Harum is a band that deserved more attention; they have quite a unique sound based on classical music and blues. When I found this video on RU-vid, it definitely made me appreciate this song more. You asked a question about Keith Reid, who wrote the lyrics. He is the exclusive songtext writer. I don’t know many other bands or artists with such a person; to me only Bernie Taupin, the writer of Elton John songs stands out. Perhaps others know more ? I heard Keith Reid just tried to paint a picture with this text, like a Dali painting. From this concert you should definitely check out Conquistador, which has a very different vibe and sounds great as well. Regards from the Netherlands!

@Sobolady89 Год назад

I remember going to CYO dances and slow dancing to this song. Gary's voice aged like fine wine and this was an epic performance. RIP Gary

@Hitstirrer 11 месяцев назад

Always amazes me to watch people nod to the bass beat but that never gets a mention. It's an integral part of the music but always rides under the radar. Without it, you would immediately notice it missing but don't realise how important it is at the time.

@scottchapin2323 2 года назад

To me, it has a haunting character to it

@rebeccas4899 2 года назад

I have listened to this many, many times and every time, I am in awe at the voice of Gary Brooker. This arrangement is the best version ever. Thank you for this great reaction!!! I listened to your suggested song by Amanda Rogers. She has such a sweet voice. I am subscribing to her channel and will check out more. Thanks for the suggestion.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Awesome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

@MrsBilla-nu8qb 2 года назад

When I saw this several years ago, it was the first time I had seen them sing a live version. There are more songs from this concert including Conquistador and Salty Dog.

@anniebygrave9300 Год назад

My sister had this melody played in the church at her wedding, I think when they were signing the register. It was so beautiful in that setting. It makes me feel sad too. Her husband passed away a few years ago. I don't think she'd be able to listen to this song now 😥

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Год назад

This was SO good. He's missed for sure.

@giovannibellagotti1730 Год назад

Una grande perdita per noi 68ini........Ciao Gary.

@kajaandersen6075 Год назад

Love from Denmark 🇩🇰 i love your reaktions and i love this performance . ♥️

@johneddumont 2 года назад

I had the privilege to see them live in 1969 at the Filmore East, a night I'll always remember.

@RobertDeMartin Год назад

Bob, I do stray away from AJ on occasion to listen to greatness and this video qualifies 100%, doesn't it? It could have lasted for an hour and I would have cried out, "More!" Gary never sounded better and one particular moment during the video really floored me and it was when the woman in the chorus belted out that note that people in Sweden and Norway must have heard. I believe this video will soon top the 100M views mark and that speaks volumes, for sure.

@PrideInPaterson Год назад

Same here. The first time I heard this song was while I was in a supermarket shopping for groceries

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Год назад

I've got introduced to SO MANY songs while grocery shopping. I always have my Shazam ready to go! LOL

@plantdesigns7889 Год назад

I'm 44 and this song is in my top five favorite songs. As a kid listening to the local oldies station, it was always the song that drew me in. The Hammond organ is a big part of that, but Gary's voice was always inviting. It nearly brings tears to my eyes in this version. Here's another live one from 68 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F6AaRtQFn5Y.html

@carterlink Год назад

Melancholic is the word you’re looking for I think. It’s impossible not to get emotional watching this. So beautiful. Gary Brooker was one of the best.

@anne-mariesindruprix4792 Год назад

The "Wallpaper" of my youth. You just spoke my mind in so many ways - a lot of other reactors are putting on a show - like the "dance-ability" - and you can just convey the feelings - listening to it. I am a bit older than you - close to 72 - and I enjoy the listening - and the orchestra - that I know very well being a Dane - was the orchestra of the Danish only radiochannel - in those days. They have made a lot of movie music - I can recommend their version of "The good, the bad and the very ugly" by Morricone. And if you like the oboe - and Morricone - I can recommend the version of "Gabriels Oboe" from the movie "The Mission" - with the oboe being played by one of my friends, Henrik Goldschmidt and the Faroe Island Symphony Orchestra - it has millions of viewings on YT. - I was braugt up with melody and harmony and singing in a choir at school and listening to rock as well as classical music - by the way - this was inspired by Bach's "Air on the G-string". The conductor, Ib Glindemann was as classically educated trompetist - playing jazz after listening to Louis Armstrong at a concert - . When asked what song he wished that he had written, Paul McCartney answer - A whiter shade of pale". I am definitely a new subscriber! Thank you for the reaction. - -and sorry for my English - I hope that you understand.

@tracycarolynbrown3683 2 года назад

Your reaction made me feel emotional too! So nice to see you enjoy this so much.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Hi Tracy! Such a wonderful version of this song, right? I've already played it numerous times since I reacted to it. Thanks so much for the listen. I really appreciate it.

@tracybrown9517 2 года назад

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Bless you, good music can certainly take you on a journey and sooth your soul.

@judydavis7993 2 года назад

This song was the theme too so many school proms back in my teenage years. This really brings back a lot of memories for me as well. That was a really beautiful version of this fantastic song. My eyes are leaking right now with all the thoughts of my innocent childhood and how I thought I had so many problems when I was 14.. I really miss that simple life. Thanks for the great walk down memory lane. 😥

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Hi Judy. That is SO true! I would give anything for the "Simple Life" again. Such wonderful memories though.

@wallydwulat6931 2 года назад

Man, Does this song take me back! The orchestra added so much to the song and you don't forget the sound of that organ. Loved it!

@jeffreybooth5129 2 года назад

Your certainly right about them being underrated, for me they are the best band ever.I have seen them live 8 times (5 with orchestra ) . The orchestra and choir certainly added something to this amazing song. Gary will be sadly missed but this rendition will, keep his name alive . PS the dvd of this concert is well worth obtaining.

@TrenchardHands 2 года назад

You were spot on with saying it kind of makes you/me feel sad. I’ve listened to this version so many times with tears in my eyes for it takes me back to my childhood with memories forever etched on my mind/heart of a time very much missed & cherished,when life seemed so much more simple & carefree. This song also brings my thoughts back to my parents who have passed on & the fact that I miss them immensely❤️

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Hi! Same here. Listening to this, I immediately thought of my parents, who like yours, have passed. Sorry for your loss.

@jerrylarocque9600 2 года назад

Joe, my late mother would always ask me to turn up the volume when this song came on. I find a certain sadness with the churchy sound of the organ which is compounded when i remember my Mom's love of the song. I, too, as an aging baby boomer, miss the world the way it was when i was growing up.

@TrenchardHands 2 года назад

@@jerrylarocque9600 Oh yes I agree. I value my childhood years & have such a nostalgic feeling when songs like this,from that time,bring to mind so many cherished memories of not only my parents but of a time when life in general was happier & far less crazy. Now thinking back of my childhood growing up in 70’s it seems to have been on a completely different planet where folks in general were not so filled with anger,hatred,confusion & a foreboding of what lies ahead etc

@PittDaddy 2 года назад

Procol Harum was my favorite band in the early 70s. I had most of their albums and I was able to see them live 3 times. The first time was at the Atlantic City Rock and Pop Festival the week before Woodstock. Their live sound was always more majestic than the recorded versions. The swell of the Hammond with the piano was so wonderful. My favorite songs by them were Homburg from the Grand Hotel album, A Salty Dog from the album of the same name, and Repent Walpurigs, an instrumental piece that brought out the sound of the band. This song, unfortunately, was played to death and it lost some of its majesty. This performance brings it back. Thanks for sharing it.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

You said that PERFECTLY....played SO much, but this performance made it fresh again.

@BOOMNERD51 Год назад

Gary Brookers vocals are wonderful. When you mentioned dark times and the good arising in art and people. There are several videos of his early "Home Lovin'" He loved the songs and did lots of charity events around the holidays. RIP, Gary! ❤️. Great review!

@janettetippetts7942 2 года назад

That other song was very pretty - and with her voice, it was a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Thanks for listening to it. I just thought that it was kind of a sweet simple song. Nothing over complicated about it.

@catchit44 2 года назад

I first heard this song when I was serving in VietNam. This is my favorite version.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Hey John! Thanks for your amazing service during an extremely difficult time! I agree, this version is amazing. Thanks for the listen.

@larryfried7742 Год назад

I understand completely about your comment on hearing violin(s) in a live setting. For me it's the sound the bow makes on the strings and the overtones that are produced. This sound of the friction of the bow on the strings never gets captured on recordings very well for some reason. Then there's the resonance the instrument produces that you can only appreciate live. Good observation BTW. I always loved this band especially live. Saw them 3 times Twice with orchestra backup and once all by themselves. Fantastic either way ,but, intergalactic with an orchestra.

@gloriaandrea2539 2 года назад

I feel nostalgic with this stunning performance! Bring me back my adolescence time…. My parents….I don’t know how really to describe the feeling that this song and performance makes me feel!! I love it Bob!! Thank you ❤️

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

Hi Gloria. I had so many mixed emotions as well. It was truly a wonderful performance!

@spacefanatic Год назад

Loved the original 60's version (yes I am that old) but this live version is in my opinion better as it has more depth with the orchestra. Gary Brooker (RIP) sounds as good as he did in the 60's.

@erickvermeulen9734 2 года назад

Maybe Melancholy is the word -) I love this. I remember visiting an evening of symphony orchestra with rock artists, like Colin Blunstone, John Miles (Music), Barry Ryan (Eloise), their old hits now played by the orchestra. Of course, already great was actor Richard Harris when late sixties he sang with an orchestra (MacArthur Park). I remember also seeing nice registrations done some years ago with Steve Harley (Cockney Rebel) with a Scandinavian orchestra I think, performing Sebastian and Make Me Smile. Maybe you find some time to check thing out ;-)

@spadams999 2 года назад

I think his voice is better. Age sometimes adds quality and emotion. This is the best version I've heard, also.

@scottchapin2323 2 года назад

Check out the version with the two extra verses, it tells the rest of the story

@UseByDate-Expired Год назад

A very young woman, married to a very old man who thought of her as an angel and pure. She is leaving him, but won't give him a reason. The she hears The Miller's Tale, by Geoffrey Chaucer. A story told by a drunk broken hearted old man, a carpenter / miller . (about a young wife that cheats on her older husband), and her face, already ghostly from breaking the news of leaving, turns a whiter shade of pale, because she too had been cheating. His eyes were open, knowing she she leaving, but might just as well been closed, because he didn't know why.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Год назад

Hey Tom. Thanks for the background. Wasn't this just an amazing performance? I've listened to this so many times since I reacted to it.

@you-are-ok 2 года назад

You should try the Annie Lennox version (circus video) as well. Well worth your time!

@roadkill7314 2 года назад

This performance falls in the "epic" category for me. It's right up there with other epic performances such as Heart's Stairway to Heaven tribute at the Kennedy Honors, Pink Floyd's Pulse performances of both Comfortably Numb and Sorrow, Dire Straits Alchemy Live Sultan's of Swing, Postmodern Jukebox Creep cover with Haley Reinhardt and Dream On cover with Morgan James, Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa I'd Rather Go Blind live in Amsterdam, Stevie Ray Vaughn Texas Flood live at El Mocambo, just to name a few. All epic for their amazing energy; there are many more too (I didn't even mention Janis live)!

@ritagryphon222 Год назад

@scottchapin2323 2 года назад

That isThe Danish National Concert Orchestra & The Danish National Concert Choir

@akyhne Год назад

They have their own RU-vid channel. DR Koncerthuset. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-enuOArEfqGo.html

@dagmar.6954 2 года назад

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.

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 года назад

I've heard both, but kinda like this one more. I think the orchestra and chorus just added so much feeling to the song. No doubt the original is great though!

@elisabethbichler9634 11 месяцев назад

Hi, Bob, did you listen to John Miles´ "Music" version from 2001 Night of the Proms? I´m sure, you´ll like it.

@susanacheson390 Год назад

If you have the time, and love the violin, check out Vanni, Renegade Just found you, thank you

@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Год назад

I do!... and I will! :) Thanks!,

@peachesb-georgia1125 Год назад

It's not about any relationship thing... it's just a song... made up lyrics... except for the title... it's a mesmerizing song... just about a bunch of guys doing a show... they probably were a bit drunk or whatever... make up your own journey... into a kinder more simpler time...

@alantaylor3030 5 месяцев назад

Yes very nice singing but I’ll take Lucy Thomas singing over him anytime

@carolhayar3037 11 месяцев назад

Just found you. Here's some info i found: at voutu.be/Pf73XwiZIFQ&t=1s is "Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale | The story behind the song I Top 2000 a gogo" video of singer, keyboardist & composer Gary Brooker & Iyricist Keith Reid talking about the story behind the song - which is the best source of info since it is coming from them; many people believe it is about a one night drunken sexual encounter. It's also believed that it was inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach's "Sleepers, Wake!" and'Air on the G String" but contrary to popular belief the song is not a direct copy or paraphrase of any music by Bach although it makes references to both pieces. As per Reid, the line "as the miller told his tale" is definitely NOT a reference to Chaucer's Miller's Tale. Reid has repeatedly explained he'd never read The Canterbury Tales when he wrote A Whiter Shade of Pale. Procol Harum is supposed to have been the name of a friend's cat; the name is a mis-spelling of the Latin phrase Procul Harun (roughly meaning "far beyond these things"), or that it was a corruption of Procellarum, a vast ocean on the Moon. The song has been the most played song in the U.K. for the last 75 yrs. Thanks very much.

@jonathanallen2604 Год назад

I imagine a man at a bar observing a woman drink to the point of barfing, and she's denying it's because of the alcohol. Everyone is having a good time. Am I wrong?