Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale, live in Denmark 2006 - FIRST TIME REACTION - Metal Journalist

[@TheMetalMixtape]

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[@arthurslaughter4122]

I'm old enough to have loved this song when it first came out. Still beautiful.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Love my friend 🧡

[@vics8873]

Me, too. Listened to this so many times when it came out. John Lennon's favorite...

[@suellenclark2767]

I think I’ve watched every reaction video there is. I too love to see the faces of the younger people especially, when GB starts to sing. I was lucky enough to have been a teenager when this song came out ( along with a whole lot of other great tunes), but this version is so much better. RIP Gary Brooker. I couldn’t tell if you were liking this until close to the end. 😊

[@threekidzmom04]

me too! 😊

[@RichardStephens-bt6or]

This is the moment you realize how cool your grandparents were

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🤩🤩🤩🤩 agreed

[@cattewest]

Loved this song for nearly 60 years. Never looses the magic.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🙂💙

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Cheers my friend

[@ronnie237]

Me too

[@WilliamHayes-l1b]

Loved this when it came in 67. Gary Brooker, RIP, what a voice. This song always in my top ten.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Rest in peace 🙏🏼

[@TheMetalMixtape]

And cheers my friend

[@singluna888]

I'm in my 60's and this song still gives me goosebumps. Just as great as the 1st time they did it.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

That's incredible my friend. Love seeing everyone's passion for this. Cheers my friend.

[@marksterner7532]

One of those rare moments in your life when you witness something truly special. Lead singer Gary Brooker's voice has matured and mellowed with age - he's 61 when this was performed. The band is as great as ever. The orchestra and choir make this a masterpiece. Those attending the performance witnessed something magical, and we are blessed that it was recorded and can be viewed by all of us!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

It was beautiful to say the least 🥰

[@nikkimorgan4860]

Oh how I wished to be there…💜 💙 🩶

[@davidperlowski1477]

Where was it recorded? Tivoli?

[@nikkimorgan4860]

@ Denmark

[@davidperlowski1477]

@ I've BEEN to Denmark. I've been halfway across the country. I don't remember encountering those canals. I was wondering if it was a corner of Tivoli Gardens.

[@lindamorrison9755]

I love this version of a Whiter Shade of Pale. I must have listened to people react to this song at least 30 times this past year. Love watching their faces as they listen.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Linda , you're an angel!

[@bella-xp7qd]

Procol Harum, Moody Blues, and Electric Light Orchestra were bands not afraid to use an orchestra in their music/performances. Gary was 62 here

[@TheMetalMixtape]

This was beautiful 😍

[@Gantzz321]

that list of bands is really really long, hell GnR, Yngwie Malmsteen, Metalica, The Scorpions. Kiss, and Aerosmith just to name a couple that come to mind.

[@JimFlickinger]

You are so right! And how blessed we were!

[@curtjohansen5742]

I have been a strict metal head since the the age of 5 when I heard Kiss Alive. This song brought me to tears and I do not know why. Well I do know why, the simple beauty and power. The performance of the singer is so great. His voice has gotten better with age.

[@joaopaulolopes1952]

We metalheads recognize greatness regardless where it cames from. This just a damn classic masterpiece!!! Rock on!!!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Agreed!!!! Metal on and music on! Cheers my friend.

[@bazkeen]

R.I.P. Gary Brooker. 💔💔 He passed away a couple of years ago. His voice just got better with time, like fine wine. He was 61 at this concert. This originally came out in 1967. This and Nights In White Satin by The Moody Blues were like 2 bookends of the year. Highly recommend watching Nights In White Satin from their concert in 1997 live at the NEC. Peace 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 sorry to hear this, sending my love to his family and fans.

[@pogo930]

Procol Harum was the first live concert I ever went to, it would be around 1975 when I was 15 or 16. I was absolutely blown away as you can imagine. I love this version of their classic song and would love to have been there in Denmark to hear them live again. Amazing.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

I'm truly jealous you were able to see that

[@dianegardner7210]

Loved this song since I was a teenager - amazing performance

[@TheMetalMixtape]

That's awesome Diane

[@jackielawrence1451]

I'm 60 at 15 I drove cross country to Chicago for a concert. I was lucky enough to see about anyone you can name and probably more than once. I feel so lucky to have lived through I believe the most meaningful period of music.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

That's incredible! Thanks for sharing. 🥰🥰🥰

[@warrenfoil6851]

I've seen this 6 or 8 times and just got goosebumps. Again. Welcome to classic classic rock from the 60's!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you friend! Cheers!

[@stevekaminski1215]

This song means so much to me. They were one of my favorite bands as a young man. I'm 73 now.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

73! Amazing my friend, you're living a beautiful life. I appreciate you stopping by my friend.

[@TeresaMosby-sm4js]

I watched the Concert For George the other day and was pleasantly surprised to see Gary playing keyboard for the whole concert. Hes one in a million. This version of this song will never get old to me.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

I'm thankful for youtube for showing me his music, cheers my friend.

[@oldguymetal]

This song sold over 10 million copies. I bought mine back in 1967. Pro Cul Hair Umm.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

That's incredible

[@erickvermeulen9734]

I love it when a circle arrives at its origin. Late sixties the music of this song was inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach's Air on a G string, and a hit song with just the band, no orchestra. How fitting that in this performance, the orchestra plays a Bach-like arrangement with Procol Harum.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks for the comment erick! You're the man! I love learning from people who are huge fans

[@adam.4487]

By this orchestra has a fantastic rendition of the theme from the movie "The Good, the bad and the Ugly" one of the ladies in this videos is also singing in the TGTB&TU.

[@markowens2766]

My man, you went somewhere. The look on your face said everything.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Haha it said it all, cheers Marko!

[@papercup2517]

I was 15, on holiday in Cornwall, England, a warm summer night, dancing to this unforgettable song under the stars, the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks nearby. It was the Summer of '67, the so-called Summer of Love, the year the Beatles' epoch defining Sergeant Pepper's album was released to the world, around the same time as Procol Harum's (PRO-cuhl HAH-rm) Whiter Shade of Pale, to be followed later in the year by the Moody Blues' Days of Future Passed album featuring Nights in White Satin and Tuesday Afternoon, as well as countless other gems (now classics) of the Love and Peace era. A very special vintage, still making for quality imbibing in 2025...

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you so much for sharing your story papercup. It just sounds beautiful 😍, thank you

[@classicrocklady6288]

Now you need to check out Nights In White Satin by the Moody Blues live. Another amazing rock band performance backed by a full orchestra.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks lady! And will do. Have a good day.

[@carolespinoza8469]

Very nice song, i heard it in a club in houston really popular on the radio.💞. Thanks sweetie 😘

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Anytime Carol 🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@chrisjamieson3452]

1st song off of Debut Album in 67. Summer of Love. Competed with those classic Beatles, Hendrix, Doors and others for top of the charts.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

That's incredible to hear, thanks for the facts, cheers my friend

[@markobanion8652]

There will NEVER be another era of music as great as the 60's/70's. This is what music was meant to be.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 This concert in 2006 was an outdoor event by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and their invited guests, the British Rock Band, Procol Harum ! The Orchestra is made up of over 100 musicians and over 70 choir members ! Procol Harum released this track in 1967 (try finding the original video) and the band consists of 2 guitarists, 1 drummer, 1 organist and Garry Brooker (R.I.P.) on the piano ! This song was like an Anthem in its day, and is still loved today ! 🇨🇦

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks Royal for the informative comment. Much love!

[@dropzone9639]

The Unbelievable voice of Gary Booker!!!! RIP Gary!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Rest in peace 🙏🏼

[@davespears2241]

Been listening to this song for 50 years I'm still impressed by how beautiful it is, great reaction.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you friend 🧡

[@ronnie237]

This performance gets me all the time.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Loved it! Thanks Ronnie for the comment

[@melissakhalar1842]

Rest in Peace Mr Gary Brooker.❤

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Rest in peace and love

[@JimFlickinger]

How much music nowadays would reference classic literature, let alone know what it is! What a song!!!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

This was beautiful jim!

[@buddystewart2020]

The crazy thing I think is, he sounds better on this version at his age, than he did when he was younger on the original recording. It's kind of fucking crazy.

[@coot1925]

This was the very first tune I learned on the organ when I was 8. I'm 62 now, the same age as Gary when this was recorded. I've been rockin' on keys, Drums & bass all these years & still play this song. It's so simple but it's not the amount of notes played that make a great melody, it's the choice of notes. What a voice. RIP Gary, you deserve the rest mate.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Wow! Incredible journey you had with Gary and his music. Lvoe hearing these stories. Thank you my friend.

[@Gillie51-bl8su]

First single I ever bought, back in 1967 - or possibly second. I can't remember which came first, this or Nights in White Satin from the Moody Blues. Both bought before I even had a record player. I can still remember all the words to sing (well, groan) along with both of them... ♥🎶 Oh, and I still have both albums, but now on CD...

[@kathyg1660]

I had to memorize the Late Lament at the end of Nights :) because I wanted to lol

[@Gillie51-bl8su]

@@kathyg1660 I can only memorise words as lyrics alongside the music. it's an emotions thing. Regular poetry, or other literary quotes, fall into a black hole in my brain never to be found again, as my English Lit O level result will attest.... 😵‍💫

[@TheMetalMixtape]

This was beautiful, im excited to hear more.

[@rayj1011]

@@TheMetalMixtape Conquistador by Procol Harum. Great story in the song.

[@kerrylewis7964]

Right in the feels. Peace man

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Cheers Kerry, this was incredible

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

I was 11 years old when this song came out. Now almost 60 years later, I still listen to it, after having it on vinyl, tape, CD, DVD, MP3 and now YT.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

beautiful life lol

[@schelin1447]

Great reaction to a great performance

[@TheMetalMixtape]

I always love new music! Thanks for the support always 🙏🏼

[@JD-iv4jt]

I have always loved this song ❤️.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you jd for the comment!

[@cweissable]

Beautiful song and voice.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks friend 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@sneakyfox4651]

Music like this isn't metal. It melts metal.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

I love music all around, this music is beautiful

[@sneakyfox4651]

@@TheMetalMixtape Indeed it is. P.S. I'm a Dane, so I am extra proud that he played this concert in Denmark.

[@kidpoker007]

Its such a great melody and chord progression

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Agreed! Loved it

[@classicaustralianmusicandf7425]

Great work you sat and listened and took it all in Bravo!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Always my brother 🙏🏼, the song was wonderful, cheers!

[@oneeyedjack4727]

A Whiter Shade of Pale, MacArthur Park, Nights In White Satin, Love Is Blue and others were part of the soundtrack of my youth in the '60s. They don't get old to me.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Cheers my friend! And I can't wait to check out the others

[@davidrauh8118]

Not only could Procol Harum create beautiful music with an orchestra but they could also really rock. Robin Trower used to be their guitar player, who can really tear it up.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

In one day i already learned so much. Thank you David for the comment.

[@bpfromowc]

It's great to see a music lover discover a classic, and truly appreciate it. This is your first video I have seen, but it won't be the last. 🖖 Thanks BTW. I recommend Elvis Presley singing "American Trilogy" (live) @ the "Aloha From Hawaii" concert.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Will do brother! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@danacasey8543]

My son is a single dad too. I don't see him very often because he's so busy with 3 kids (2 are teens) and he's a commercial plumber! So, I take him on a cruise every year to get away and relax.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

You're a wonderful mom doing that for them, and your son sounds like a wonderful dad.

[@George39280]

In a word MASTERPIECE His voice is the same in this performance as it was in the original release of this song.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Agreed! Thanks for the comment George

[@juanitadiemer64]

I`m a 66y old German Granny....and I love this song since 1967 ! 👌❤❤💯

[@sylviebelanger7310]

💖🤗💖 I am a granny of 64 from Canada and Love it too. ❤

[@TheMetalMixtape]

love it!

[@nemo4907]

Based on a miss-heard/playing of Air on the G String (Bach). It was an INSTANT CLASSIC back when, still to this day some 60+ years later - PURE GOLD!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Agreed! Pure gold

[@annecox944]

Gary Brooker was 23 when he first sang this song in 1967. This a classic.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

I loved it, thanks for the comment Anne

[@Ravenwing2024]

Try Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells. I think you would appreciate it. Your open mind is a very rare thing these days. Cheers Mate. Best wishes from the Northeast of England.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Will do, thank you friend 🧡

[@deborahpaley21]

try "A Salty Dog" and "Conquistador" from this same concert. i grew up with this music.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Will do, thanks Deborah

[@Dee-JayW]

@@TheMetalMixtapeconquistador is incredible song! This is when we had intellectual song writers!

[@orchidwave2574]

Seconded. Both songs (Salty Dog and Conquistador) leave you wondering where anyone would get these song concepts from and make them work so well. Their elegant, stately, dramatic prog songs were their calling card...but don't forget how they could go to the other extreme to straightforward lowdown dirty heavy kickass blues rock like Simple Sister, Whisky Train, etc... A joyously bewildering group.

[@jukkap.5722]

omg i loved this when i was a teen...a long ago...still have the original LP

[@TheMetalMixtape]

It's beautiful Jukka

[@vovindequasahi]

This song is pure magick!!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Agreed! Thanks for stopping by Vovin!

[@Qlassyone]

I’ve loved this song since it came out. The 60s was an incubator for all sorts of incredible music. I don’t know which version I like more the original or this one. RIP Gary Booker. Your song is immortal.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Rest in peace Gary :( , cheers my friend

[@Dee-JayW]

Incredible, otherworldly performance from a great band! Gary’s voice aged like fine wine ❤ BTW, this is PROGRESSIVE ROCK, with orchestras etc, like ELO, and the Moody Blues. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Cheers!

[@stbdtack123]

dude you nailed it... pure genius

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks friend!

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Nice reaction! This is such a beautiful song, and it's great that they were still performing it in 2006. I was a single parent for awhile, so I know it can be busy, but it's so rewarding too. It seems like you embrace that. And it goes by so fast. I'm a grandma of 8 now. 🤗

[@TheMetalMixtape]

always good to see you sharon! and you're an amazing grandma!

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

@@TheMetalMixtape Thank you!💜

[@jonassundell9366]

You got it❤! Kind regards from Jonas Gothenburg Sweden.😊

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you Jonas!

[@riccardoangeli802]

Meglio di così impossibile ..... Io sono un fan di Piano Man il più completo e brillante dal vivo ( da giovane) ... Ma qui siamo a livelli impensabili 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Cheers!!!

[@jenniferbabros1985]

Saw them in concert in the 70s...hes is still great RIP

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 rest in peace

[@ericmorgan204]

Loved your reaction and subbed in, was a solo dad too, so recognise the struggle, but ain’t it great? I was 16 when this song dropped, 73 now, and few things give me a greater buzz than seeing a young person or group grooving-out to the amazing music from my era, because, as it turns out,we were absolutely Spoiled rotten. I would love to see your reaction to Dire Straits live “Telegraph Road”. Go Well ❤

[@TheMetalMixtape]

From one dad to another much love Eric, and yes this was beautiful. And thanks for the recommendation, no matter it will be on the list. It's amazing hearing everyone's stories listing to Gary's music. Cheers my friend.

[@davesheppeck696]

If you want to see another performance with a somewhat smaller choir. Then George Michaels at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert singing Somebody To Love. The surviving members of Queen are the backing band.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Will do 🙂

[@JacknPetaluma]

My first rock concert. Procol Harum were the headliner. Wih Dr John and opening act King Crimson. San Antonio, Texas. I think it was 1973.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

That's absolutely incredible , your generation was beautiful

[@JacknPetaluma]

Yep.❤​@@TheMetalMixtape

[@geri478]

Thank you : )

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Anytime my friend !

[@ThePrincepiggy]

“In his book Lennon: The Definitive Biography, Ray Coleman talks about an episode at a party at Brian Epstein’s house, just before the release of the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper Coleman describes how: “We spoke a little about the state of the music scene, and he (Lennon) said there was one ‘dope’ record which he couldn’t get off his mind. He couldn’t remember the title. All other pop music of that period was ‘crap’, one of his favourite words at that time.” “Next day John phoned me,” Coleman continues, “I remembered after I’d gone what record it is that I can’t stop playing,’ he said. ‘It’s that dope song, Procol Harum’s ‘Whiter Shade Of Pale’. It’s the best song I’ve heard for a while. You play it when you take some acid and … whoooooooo.'”

[@TheMetalMixtape]

This comment is incredible! Thanks for sharing friend!

[@Dee-JayW]

@@TheMetalMixtapejohn would also play the record over and over on the turntable in his limo. ❤❤❤

[@garyfallows1123]

No matter how many times I've watched this performance, it still moves me, Gary's voice was still amazing, you should check out John Farnham with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra singing one of his biggest hits 'You're The Voice' 🇬🇧

[@TheMetalMixtape]

His fan base is as beautiful as his and their music, thanks for the comment my friend.

[@sneakyfox4651]

Another gemstone from this era is Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin". Find the live version with the symphony orchestra.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks 🧡 friend

[@sneakyfox4651]

@@TheMetalMixtape Thank you. Also check out the band "Camel", preferably in chronological order. There are som heavy riffs on "The Snow Goose" that you might like.

[@lufshpq]

yep, rubbin your eyes towards the end says it all....

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🥹

[@kellykonoske91]

Gary Booker was phenominal! This always makes me cry.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Sending love Kelly ❤️

[@dancarter482]

Check out _Seal_ ~ Future Love Paradise; live in Paris. Thanks for appreciating this awesome performance without interrupting it - VERY rare!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Will do! Thanks Dan!

[@daveheesen9174]

great song...loved your reaction...another unknown (to you probably) is Loreena Mckennit "Beltane :Huron Fire Dance" from "Nights at the Alhambra"

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you friend and will do! Thanks for the recommendations

[@heavin6586]

Just found your channel Definite new sub Great reaction to this rare gem ❤💎

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Cheers and love! Thanks Heavin!!!

[@Bill757]

Could you imagine growing up through the years and having to put up with the music that these bands made us listen to? Imagine wondering not what the next song would be but what the next hit would be. Somehow the artists/bands were able satisfy the musical needs of just about everyone everytime. I hope you feel bad for us. In the meantime my vinyl collection waits.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

It was beautiful, im jealous of your generation, cheees my friend bill

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

I have loved this song since I was very young. This version with the complete orchestra is fantastic... but there is another song by them that you must react to... and it is called Conquistador. There is a video on KZbin of them playing that song with the Edmonton Philharmonic Orchestra... that song kicks you know what.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Loved your comment Hazel , thanks for sharing and your recommendations

[@nikkimorgan4860]

Probably one of the best concerts of ALL times… I’ve seen many concerts but this would have beaten them all!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

It was amazing ❤

[@annirvin6555]

Love this. I remember when it first came out. Subscribed 👍

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you ann! I appreciate the love!

[@JackW467]

Great reaction 🙂👍👍 Thanks Ramo .

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you Jack, cheers

[@musicairplanes4884]

Right there with the Moody Blues Whiter Shade of Pale.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks for the comment my friend.

[@musicairplanes4884]

@@TheMetalMixtape Check out the live version of Whiter Shade of Pale. You won't be disappointed.

[@CharCanuck14]

Pronounced Pro-col Har-em (harem like the group of women kept by a sultan) and the band chose that name after hearing the name of a friend's blue Burmese pedigree cat that was called Procol Harun.......close enough 😁 I totally agree with other recommendations in the comments about diving into more Procol Harum, as well as Moody Blues, ELO, etc. When it comes to music, there is no end to opening new doors. I'm a prog-rock fan, but my ears are open to anything....and yes, even a little heavy metal initiation with a Black Sabbath concert in 1971. As for single parenting? I applaud you Omar👍 .....just make sure your son is always enveloped in love & music ❣ Cheers from Canada

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks for helping me out lol, im terrible sometimes at first time reactions 🤣🤣🤣, im not perfect but I love new music. And will do it will listen to my recommendations. And ofcourse brother, my son will always be first and apart of my music. Much love! I appreciate your comment.

[@WendyS-3]

Loved your reaction. PLEASE listen to Salty Dog, also at this venue in Denmark. It's stunning and I'm sure you'll love it. RIP Gary Brooker. Thank you ❤

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Hey Wendy! Check out my reactions, i reacted to Salty Dog 3 days ago

[@WendyS-3]

@@TheMetalMixtape Oops sorry, I'm new to your channel! May it go from strength to strength 🙏

[@TheMetalMixtape]

@WendyS-3 all love ❤️

[@TheMetalMixtape]

@WendyS-3 i appreciate you!

[@WendyS-3]

@TheMetalMixtape And right back atcher! 😁

[@deanwimbridge9318]

Classic 👏

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks for the comment dean!

[@musicairplanes4884]

RIP Gary Brooker.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@anneharley5319]

Great reaction. I hope you’ll be adding this to your list lol

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you!!!!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

I will!

[@LiseR-cu4dv]

RIP Gary Brooker (died 2022). You can look up the lyrics, but they don't make any sense and never did! This song evokes such feeling, so powerfully, of happier carefree times . The world has turned ugly now.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Rest in peace to an amazing person.

[@dennisflury6942]

That, my fried was 1967, possible the best year of music!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

You should through some incredible music, im jealous

[@TeresaMosby-sm4js]

I'm not crying!

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@nickjohnson1445]

Not the first reactor to shed a tear to this one.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

@nickjohnson1445 and I won't be the last

[@BrigitteLehdorfer-mt8oi]

I am ❤

[@real_lostinthefogofwar]

You should check out that orchestra (Denmark National Orchestra) doing the theme from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Will do my friend 🧡

[@Brenna944]

May the late Gary Brooker Forever Rest Easy and in Peace*******

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Rest in peace , thanks for the amazing music.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks for the comment Brenna

[@paulmanley7863]

Good to see you getting emotional. Listen to A Salty Dog at the same gig. 😊

[@TheMetalMixtape]

🥹, am I going to get emotion watching your recommendations?

[@georgelynch6139]

You did good 👍

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks George! Cheers

[@DannyWood-qy7oi]

Yes

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Yes!

[@boroblueyes]

If you liked the orchestral version of this song, I think you would love to react to the theme from "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" played by the Danish National Orchestra.

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks for the recommendations boro! Cheers my brother! I appreciate you stopping by.

[@boroblueyes]

@@TheMetalMixtape The algorithm brought me here, the reaction will keep me coming back by.

[@jimreedy1960]

That wasn't just an orchestra, it was he Danish National Symphony and the National Chorus. They were the perfect match for Procul Harum (pronunced PRO-cul HAIR-em).

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thank you for educating me, I always love learning about new artists. Cheers my friend.

[@rorytarbox6761]

Pro-col Hair-um. How have you not heard this? Movie to watch - Fandango.

[@buckfrnka2774]

Oldie but goodie

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Thanks for the comment buck! It was a great video.

[@skipgordon5382]

I love that you mix it up. Please check out Kaz Hawkins - One More Fight (lipstick & cocaine)

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Will do skip! And I appreciate the comment.

[@carolhayar3037]

The concert was filmed at the Ledreborg Castle in Denmark w-the Royal Danish Concert Orchestra. There have been some misconceptions surrounding the meaning of the song (unable to keep link for video here for the interview) w-composer/lead singer Gary Brooker & writer Keith Reid. Gary was founder of the band began in '67; he passed away in February of 2022, Keith passed in March of 2023. It is also said that Reid was "going to reveal the true meaning before he died" but he died before he explained anything. Many people believe it was about a drunken one-night stand. Contrary to popular belief, the song is not a direct copy or paraphrase of any music by Bach but was inspired by & does reference Bach's "Sleepers, Wake!" and "Air on the G String!" 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 had never read The Canterbury Tales when he wrote A Whiter Shade of Pale. Procol Harum is said to be 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 Procellarm, a vast ocean on the Moon. In Roman Times Vestal Virgins were priestesses and acquired their name after Vesta. the goddess of the hearth and home. It was their duty to not only keep the home fires burning but to also remain a virgin for 30 years. AMAZING SONG - AMAZING GARY! COURT CASE: Matthew Fisher, a founding member and the organist of Procol Harum, won a High Court battle over who wrote “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” He played organ on the 1967 recording of the hit, which was long credited to lead singer Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid, and Fisher argued that he wrote the distinctive organ melody. And so on December 20, 2006, Justice William Blackburne ruled that Fisher was entitled to 40 percent of the copyright. Fisher had wanted half (50%) but the court decided that lead singer Gary Brooker’s input was more substantial.

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Biggest comment award , love it my friend 🧡

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@@TheMetalMixtape Thanks so much. I think background information & history gives a song & a singing artist more depth & meaning, & some understanding as to how did this come about. We just hope that the information is correct, because we know how much misinformation there is out there.