Finale - Procol Harum

Procol's finest - I threw this video together for some good, deep contemplative value. WARNING: It starts out beautiful, then gets freaky weird.. surreal, as it approaches the frailty and odyssey that human experience sometimes is. Then it gets beautiful again!
This is clearly Rock's most glorious song, where Rock meets Sacred in the crowning piece that capped Shine On Brightly album - Procol Harum's flagship work in the late 60s. As I understand it, the song was based on a Bach piece. I do believe that's a PIC of the legendary Robin Trower on guitar during the interlude; although in this much later, live recording, that may have been Mick Grabham (?), (Procol's later guitarist) holding forth on the solo.
Lots of beautiful furniture was thrown in for the old Procol effect. Please don't be put off by the "Churchianity" or religious element, as that was certainly part of it all at the time... so very beautiful, enthralling to so many. As such, get what good out of it that you can. Hope it inspires. Hope you enjoy!

[@jodyholland5687]

Shine on Brightly Gary. RIP

[@growinguppg]

´ In held… ‘ is one of the numerous masterpieces of PH which have accompanied me since ´ whiter shade of pale ´ burst out of my parents ´ car radio during a journey in June 1967. We mourn Gary Brooker.

[@ddescottes-lp4xo]

Helas Monsieur Gary Brokers n'est qu'une fes innombrables Grandes Vedettes de cette si Belle Époque sui nous a quitté

[@ronfisher5259]

I heard this in early 68 on liberty while in the Navy. Bought it as soon as I saw it and listen to this atleast every other week. Turned 75 and it’s still a masterpiece to me. Saw PH in 72 and Booker in 2014. He still sounded great.

[@marcnagels4864]

Beautifull ! I am Organbulder and more then 50 years fan von Procol Harum !

[@goodkawz]

2023-06-25: We have a Mathusek 1874 square grand piano nearly identical to the one at 1:20. I bought it at an auction about 40 years ago for $600 and refinished. A beautiful piece of furniture.

[@AgungSamiharjo-v8i]

Remember since year 1967 until now hearing Procol Harum so deeppest in my heart

[@Still1Going2Strong]

The song still inspires me and moves me, deep into my hart and soul...……. what a glorious piece of music!!!!

[@waterlily6543]

It thrills my soul every time makes me feel so wonderful in these terrible times of this administration rip Gary there will never be a piece of music such as this just fantastic

[@JamesDolen-dn6wz]

Matthew Fisher’s influence is strongly felt in this passage.

[@predicationst405cp]

The " church element" makes it great. At conception God sets you on this world. At your death you may pass through the church to eternity. You better meet God halfway to be reconciled for your sins. The story behind the song is also about repentance from sin. The loud ending just celebrating deliverance from sin. Actually a very Christian song....

[@randallgenshaw6724]

God bless you Gary Brooker. Rest in peace .we love you and your music..always..and forever.see you again someday in heaven.

[@steffanhoffmann]

The greatest exponents of rock and classical music interpretation. I'm pleased to say were from 🇬🇧

[@lastrada52]

This is indeed the finale of the classic, magnificent piece called "In Held 'Twas In I," -- where the title sounds strange but is actually the first word of each lyric in the five parts of the suite. Matthew Fisher's contribution to this is obvious. While this live version is absolutely marvelous -- the original with Robin Trower is chillingly magnificent. Hearing this Finale after listening to the entire suite is a trip. The addition of a wonderous chorale of female voices on the "Shine On Brightly," album version could move someone to tears. Amazing that Procol Harum, like the Rolling Stones, Status Quo and in some respects The Who and The Kinks -- are still performing and recording today excellently. That's close to 50 years if not 50. I admire these guys so much.

[@pauljohnston9768]

Someone should be crowned to this--it is a perfect coronation march!

[@ronroberts8070]

As I walk softly into the night !🙏

[@thomasjorge4734]

This should be THE song for any and all Graduations!

[@Hooptyhee8]

or Coronations-it is so majestic!

[@mikemolino1919]

This song changed my life and has inspired every piece of music I've ever written

[@camille9ful]

Wow! Thank you for putting this together. It's absolutely beautiful and brings back so many treasured memories.

[@dominiquedescottes8314]

A chaque réécoute de ce Finale des frissons m'envahissent

[@rooferkim]

Rock meets Sacred. That's great! I understand the "Churchianity". This is a spiritual experience.

[@leighgoldstein3119]

perfect description.....RIP Gary Brooker

[@victoraraya9098]

Una obra de arte, genios que inspiración más increíble,belleza,magistral,conmueven realmente

[@patricklemeur6360]

fantastic finaled PROCOL Brooker Fisher original

[@agoston241]

Glamorous beautiful production! The unearthly beautiful music and the master video are in perfect harmony. Thank you!

[@juanasencio847]

Esto es fantástico!!!!

[@lennartfischer740]

Magnificent 👍🏻 Actually the track/sequence that got me hooked on Procol and turned me into a 13 years old freak, when I preferred all of Gary's music over hits from Slade, Sweet, and BCR 😊

[@RachelBarr3]

Me too, Lennart - only I was 17. The first time I heard Grand Finale, it was aired on Jackson, MS' WZZQ-FM (now defunct), one of the first album oriented rock stations in the US. At the time, I was just becoming aware of Procol Harum and other groups that were incorporating classical music into rock. I thought I would explode - or melt - or in some other way transmutate. The word "ecstasy" doesn't touch happened to me - the sounds were almost too sublime to handle. I still cry when I hear it played.

[@ddescottes-lp4xo]

C'est Grandiose ❤😢a mon Amie Jocelyne 1972

[@bruceugtr]

You Todd, are a master of video and audio compilation!! The pic is of Trower, although I am sure it's Geoff on guitar (Powerfull,.Expressive, Soulful, and IN TUNE!!) Again MANY THANKS for such a beautiful production!! THE BEST!!!

[@theesbband]

That’s Geoff!

[@hansvandorp3164]

Ongelooflijk fantastisch Gary Brooker wat een grootheid

[@Chazthefurr]

Geoff Whitehorn on guitar

[@yaelpalombo4604]

Stupenda melodia💖

[@enzogalli5506]

Amazing!!!!! ❤

[@rooferkim]

WONDERFUL visuals to accompany this majestic piece of work!

[@procolharumlara1530]

O sempre inesquecível que ficará para sempre......😂😂

[@maciejmalas5604]

Very beautiful song, I know Italian version of this unforgetyable song performed by Farrida. Best greetings to You from Maciek Matt Malas from Katowice Upper Silesia Province of Poland Europe.

[@markc6557]

Thanks:) Love music. Love this video.

[@rme8475]

brilliant

[@waterlily6543]

Magnificent

[@pavelkolar800]

Yes, I enjoy, just like you and we all !!!! Frank

[@tonysilver7937]

Majestic !!!!!

[@patricklemeur6360]

un titre extraordinaire !!!toute ma vie !! salut GARRY . merci !

[@josemariateofilozemaria5035]

Maravilhoso!!!!

[@kuekenliebe]

Wonderful

[@victorolavarria7078]

No puede ser más SUBLIME, GLORIA a DIOS BENDITO SEÑOR JESUCRISTO

[@Avrillo-gf7tx]

Masterpiece written by Gary but this line up with Matthew Fisher on Organ, BJ Wilson on percussion, Robin Trower on Lead Guitar is stunningly beautiful.

[@正後久-k1f]

このイギリス的な、いや、そのものです。Grand Finale❗もう既に古典‼そして、Gary．Brooker氏への追悼曲です。貴方の死は正にGrand Finaleそのものでした!!!

[@sergiopaim7884]

Muito profundo. Clássico

[@arminhaller8390]

Soooo schööön......ein Werk

[@samuelbeckermororoaragao4871]

Musica maravilhosa.

[@АндрейПаршаков-с2г]

Великолепно!!!

[@delaniabenevidesremigiorem4557]

UM ENCANTO. SÓ FALTA VOCÊ.

[@flaviogianesella3782]

É, foi tocar pra DEUS, 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@fratoni3654]

Om Shanti om 🎶🙏🎶

[@sergplotnikov4602]

Величие - на века.

[@richardstedman7462]

Dave Ball on guitar if this is the Edmonton Canada recording of 1971, and Chris Copping on organ.

[@jduff59]

Think you're right about it being Mick on guitar. Mr. Ball's solos were a little different, but both are excellent. This piece really inspires the shit outta me!

[@QHarefield]

Unless I am very much mistaken, that is the excellent Geoff Whitehorn on guitar; it certainly sounds like him. Furthermore, it sounds like Matthew Fisher on Hammond and, to the best of my knowledge, he never played with Mick, who usually played with Chris Copping on organ.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

@@QHarefield It is Geoff Whitehorn on guitar here. I can tell by the way it's being played.

[@theesbband]

That’s Geoff Whitehorn and I think Don Snow on organ.

[@jduff59]

@@theesbband Yep - I was thinking mid-70's, but this is newer. Geoff is a fine guitarist and he added to each song in a proper manner.

[@theesbband]

@@jduff59 absolutely spot on: I’ve seen Geoff with PH about 15 times: Robbie Trower three times and Mick Grabham four/five times. They were all stunning, but Mick is so underrated: his playing on Grande Hotel and Exotic Birds is excellent, especially “The Idol.” But Geoff is in a class of his own - great great player. I spent a lovely day with him at his home recently and bought a beautiful guitar. He’s such a laugh and there is nothing he cannot play! Best wishes Tom T

[@Kinkse]

Elsker den ❤

[@dougmphilly]

They could no wrong through Home

[@thomasjorge4734]

A Hymn as would be written by Salvador Dali.

[@yankees4551]

What's the link between Procol Harum and end of life, glorifying Jesus Christ and going to heaven?

[@lorenasilvanapasquetti4741]

🥀💕💗🙋

[@procol1967]

Please, where was this recorded which concert ? and is this really Geoff Whitehorn on guitar..

[@joeybarbosa1657]

Who played here Brooker Whitehorn Matt Pegg Drummer? Organ?

[@lorenapasquetti8627]

💟💟💟💟💟💟🙆‍♂️

[@amled69]

This has always been of my all time favorites - indeed to such degree, that I made a cover version of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2a3h4uIiaZmf8U

[@patricklemeur4607]

ok!!

[@JackPonissi]

Thank you. :) It's from Manchester 2001, and it sounds better than the version I have! Do you have the full concert?

[@QHarefield]

Hello Jack, I have got Manchester 2001 and this is deffo not from that (on that version, Matthew changes the organ registration halfway through the opening chords). You are welcome to a copy if you would still like one, however. Best wishes, Ken.

[@JackPonissi]

@@QHarefield You are veryright and I have no idea on why I wrote it was from Manchester back then. Not sure where this is from.

[@aliasreco]

@@QHarefield Hello! I agree! A real nice clearer version than on the record. But as Jack asked... Do you have the total of In held twas in I? Where can I find it? Shalom to you. (I play Hammond in our church and try to add the Fisher sound to our songs played on piano ....)

[@QHarefield]

@@aliasreco Shalom to you too! I also play the organ in my church - or I did before the virus took over. :-( If we had a Hammond, I would deffo try for Matthew's sound! However, Jack's question was aimed at the original poster, Todd Fishkind, not me. I do have an in-full version but not this particular one. Sorry. Quite often, Procol performed the Finale as an encore, so it is possible that a fuller version of this one does not exist.

[@aliasreco]

@@QHarefield Thanks! Keep going gor a Hammond. I left one behind in Marseille France, but it did not have an external Leslie. The one I have now is from a pentecostal church in Rotterdam who thought it could not be repaired. But with some soldering I got the pedal working again. Yes, the public is applauding, so the finale was an extra and not the total of In Held. I played once Fellow travellers in church. The text exists in the French hymn book. The people sang (they had to adapt to 4/4 instead of 3/4. My son showed my o was playing Procol. The rest of the church did not know. But more Procol sinds can be sang in church. Rewrite the text and its great. Shalom.

[@delaniabenevides3866]

CADÊ VOCÊ, BEBÊ LINDO? QUE RUIM, NÃO VER O SEU ROSTO E A BANDA. 🌟🇧🇷🌟🇧🇷🌟🇧🇷🌟🇧🇷🌟🇧🇷🌟🇧🇷🌟🇧🇷🌟🇧🇷

[@Chazthefurr]

Which concert? Copenhagen 2011? Geoffrey magnificent.

[@jjkfd1]

Yes,of course Copenhagen 2011.Hotel Radisson Blue.

[@Chazthefurr]

@@jjkfd1 Yes I was there.

[@ГеоргийМалышевич-ч9л]

шедевр.

[@patricklemeur6360]

oui ! magnifique .....

[@КонстантинНакцев]

Я от этого отойти не могу с 1969 года , прокол харум , у меня в сердце . А ещё в 2003 году ещё одна эпохальная вещь была записана с Мэттью Фишером .

[@WojtekDugosz]

Cza

[@WojtekDugosz]

Czas i przestrzd