FIRST TIME HEARING Procol Harum - Whiter Shade Of Pale REACTION | Rere Reacts

First time hearing Procol Harum - Whiter Shade Of Pale! 🔥
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[@kckelly7889]

Your appreciation for real music is a delight to watch. Keep discovering!

[@jacobhearns9724]

“That’s what music is.” ….. Spot on!

[@TheMishka11]

Thats what music used to be

[@ThistleAndSea]

Procol Harum released this rock classic back in 1967. That they could reimagine it some 50 years later with a symphonic arrangement and have it hit like it does is truly incredible. Definitely good stuff.

[@richardmartin9565]

Not many songs get better with age. This one has.

[@ChrisEchoes]

The orchestra arrangement is just a few years younger then the song. They have been doing it with orchestra since the early 70s.

[@ThistleAndSea]

@@ChrisEchoes Cool!

[@sjd5750]

Almost 60 years.

[@Colton-q7p]

50’s,60’s and 70’s music was the best ever recorded!

[@spacefanatic]

The studio version of this song in 1967 was great but this live version is stupendous as it has more depth because of the orchestra and choir. Gary Brooker's voice aged liked a fine wine. R.I.P. Gary.

[@JuliusTrout-s7p]

Loved your reaction. Gary Brooker, 61 years old, immaculate performance. Rest easy Gary. 🥰

[@starman2337]

This version is better than the original studio version.

[@EricNess-sc3rh]

Yes, the Hammond organ, particularly the B3, was a staple of music of the 60s and 70s

[@bobshaw8319]

An absolutely jaw dropping performance

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

You don't get any music like this anymore because our generation are either dead or dying, sadly Gary Brooker died in 2022, RIP Gary, Your music will always live on.

[@waltreed2578]

At this same concert they also sang "Conquistador" another hit for Procol Harum.

[@sjd5750]

This song is almost 60 yrs. old, and he sounded as good here (if not better) than when it first came out.

[@smarttvhome335]

That feeling when something beautiful makes you cry...

[@Defmusicman1]

Great post! You’ve entered a very deep rabbit hole of the absolute best music ever recorded. You’ve got about 50 years worth of music to catch up on so…….welcome and enjoy the ride!

[@KelpieDog]

I grew up with this sort of music. I miss it today ....

[@firemedic5100]

Released in 1967 when Gary Brooker was 22 years old. He had a good voice then. 39 years later Gary now had a great voice in 2006. This masterpiece will continue to live for many years to come. Thank you Gary, and rest in peace.

[@joyceedwards2708]

The song came out in 1967, this is Procol Harum performing it in Denmark in 2006. He sounds just as good as when the song first came out.

[@nowontoo]

I truly love your reactions. When I see your appreciative joy of this song it reminds me of myself on first hearing this amazing song so many years ago. Thank you. Another transcendent song in my opinion is the Hotel California by the Eagles. Music at a whole different level. Give it a shoot you won't be disappointed.

[@jimklingensmith6178]

Gary Brooker left us in 2022 at 76 years old. A generational talent gone too soon

[@chitownlee]

They originally did this in 1967. Another great song from them on this concert is A Salty Dog.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 And "Conquistador" ! 🇨🇦

[@AcidicSceptic]

60s was the best era for music.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

RIP Gary Brooker. ❤️ I love that Hammond organ… we had one like that. My Mom played.

[@keymack2477]

This same Danish Symphony Orchestra does a fabulous versions of the theme song from "The Good The Bad and The Ugly"!

[@ThomasBeauchemin-z4b]

The look on your face says it all!!! Great reaction!! RIP Gary Brooker!!

[@markroberts8864]

I enjoy watching young people discover the music I grew up listening to...

[@kingstumble]

This whole concert is just amazing. Conquistador is another classic.

[@markhorton8578]

You like the organ? Try "The Animals" playing "House of the Rising Sun"

[@markchapel6694]

...or "Green Eyed Lady" by Sugarloaf, "Chest Fever" by The Band, or "Roundabout" by Yes

[@smythharris2635]

"Glimpse of Heaven" by the Strawbs.

[@Gary-q8q]

Thank you so much for doing this reaction!😁

[@Gary-q8q]

I knew you would enjoy this one!

[@BruceStanton-pb7wt]

Your eyes are so.....observing, inquisitive

[@rolandratz1]

There are a few more pieces from the "Danish National Symphony Orchestra" that are very noteworthy: For example - "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" composed by Ennio Morricone or the title song from HIGHLANDER "WhO Wants To Live Forever" or "The Mandalorian" or "HALO"... All well worth seeing and hearing - very emotional, rousing and professionally performed. Have fun listening and watching...!

[@51Dss]

True! I've seen them all - highly recommended to any who have not

[@defiance34758]

Music back then was an exploration

[@alberteinstein9045]

You're absolutely correct......that is music RIP Gary Booker You will love...Meat Loaf....i will do anything for love.. but i won't do that

[@brianmoser3947]

That's a music critic who knows what music is... Keep up the great work 👍🙏❤️

[@paulpennell2115]

ELO will give you classical vibes for days.

[@BennoWitter]

I love J.S. Bach. He was an amazing composer.

[@larryflor5507]

I was in high school when this came out, late 60’s thru the 70’s were great

[@starman2337]

The Moody Blues' "Nights In White Satin" are backed by the London Symphony Orchestra.

[@bxf99999]

One of the best ever.

[@allendesalme197]

Orchestras can play other kinds of music than classical - this is a rock ballad - but i know what you mean - strings and winds 😉😉- truly an iconic organ line

[@roadkill7314]

You hit the nail right on the head, what's missing in the popular music today is the musicality. You can still find a bit of it if you really look but it's not popular with most younger folks and you won't really hear it on the radio anymore. Keep diving into this "oldies" music; you'll continue to be amazed!

[@TheMichaelseymour]

that vocal could rightly qualify for the greatest live vocal ever ......its up there folks , no doubt

[@Bernie429]

Great Reaction! This is one of my favorite performances ever…Thanks for playing it 😊

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

Their album "Grand Hotel" is truly beautiful. It has a song on it called "A Souvenir Of London" about going on vacation to England and coming home with Vee Dee ("Can't declare it at the customs, but I'll have to take it home..").

[@clarkgeiger4988]

you doing great baby girl keep it up

[@bpfromowc]

09:36 because the people who run the show want to strip us of our humanity, with Rap & Dance music. Real music is barely tolerated by the music industry.

[@Eric-ff4bf]

You know who would agree with your comment "that's what music is"? Peter Frampton, who when asked what he considered was the perfect song, chose "Whiter Shade of Pale." You are in good company

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

I watched that video, too. Pete’s spot on.

[@brucewatts8447]

I saw them sing this live in 1972 when I lived in Honolulu, Hawaii. The singer is gone now but this video will still be played and admired for generations. I really enjoyed seeing your reaction. Best wishes to you RND.

[@jodieturner6350]

Thank you!!!✌❤🎶🎶❤✌

[@bpfromowc]

Brilliant reaction to a true classic.

[@bradjenkins1475]

These guys, Procal Harem, were out at the same time as the Mooty Blues, who you reacted to yesterday. Both were in the rock era, both did some rock songs. And yet you can see here that they could integrate that kind of music, into full-fledged orchestrations. Anyway, I know how much you enjoyed the Moody Blues. I just wanted to point out that these guys were similar in that they did music different than the other standard Rock groups.

[@casevw]

it's beautiful. YESM this is 'real' music. Another example is Phil Collins live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5anfqGvht-Gbpo

[@cindipossidento5688]

One of my absolute favorites !!!!

[@louissonier840]

There is a band called Yes with a song called Roundabout. Rick Wakeman on keyboards and Steve Howe on guitar are classically trained. Chris Squire on base was in a serious choir. Bill Bruford on drums, who went on to King Crimson. Vocalist Jon Anderson is well, not of this world. Crazy vocals and very complex music but very accessible. Giants at the beginning of Progressive Rock

[@michaeldavid6284]

Nice hijacking comment, Skippy.

[@markflint2629]

We grew up with real music

[@RNDReacts]

You did!

[@pamagnolia]

That’s the Danish National Orchestra playing with the Procol Harum band😊

[@danlalonde2751]

I was 19 when this was a big hit in Canada {1967}. This concert decades later SEALS this song as a one of the greats Plus it is on video .

[@spruce381]

Weird version. The King Curtis instrumental version is my absolute favourite.

[@Billp19733]

Happily just subscribed!!!!! Great video.

[@free..to..air..]

This single piece of music became the anthem of the sixties..anybody living through that decade will understand the depth of feeling contained in it's meaningful references to popular music's defining era An undisputed masterpiece

[@guitgas]

"A Salty Dog" from this same concert in Denmark is brilliant.

[@TerenceShortman]

The similarity between the Hammond Organ line of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and J. S. Bach's Air from his Orchestral Suite No. 3 2. Air, BWV 1068, (the "Air on the G string") This is Progressive rock (shortened as prog rock or simply prog) is a broad genre of rock music that primarily developed in the United Kingdom through the mid- to late 1960s, peaking in the early 1970s. Initially termed "progressive pop", the style was an emergence of psychedelic bands who abandoned standard pop traditions in Favour of instrumentation and compositional techniques more frequently associated with jazz, folk, or classical music. Additional elements contributed to its "progressive" label: lyrics were more poetic, technology was harnessed for new sounds, music approached the condition of "art", and the studio, rather than the stage, became the focus of musical activity, which often involved creating music for listening rather than dancing. I was 13 when this came out.

[@JimFlickinger]

Yeah, we were kind of blessed back in those days!! Love your reactions!

[@TerryMckenzie-l3z]

A true classic Gary brooker had a fantastic voice sadly missed

[@balthazartrumpi6808]

Another great song of theirs from this same venue is A Salty Dog. Believe it or not, it's just as good as this one.

[@jeromedeparis]

One of the hits of the summer 1967. Many couples were formed to this tune.

[@kbrewski1]

I finally saw Procol Harum live about 12 years ago. GARY BROOKER was still going strong with those majestic pipes. Of course this song blew me away, and the tears welled up. So glad I saw him sing this live. This performance is the greatest ever, so well done.

[@scott3744]

Remember, Gary Booker was a young man when he first sang this song, back in 1967. All these years later (if I remember right, the video is from around 2012), he could *still* sing it like he does here!

[@hackermusic3355]

This song always takes me back to slow dancing at the high school dances in the gym. Every band that played dances had to add an organ just for this song.

[@bwilson5401]

Absolutely.I wish i'd been there.

[@jakecady47]

Procol Harum is Latin and it means far beyond these things. Excellent song and reaction!

[@lumpyfishgravy]

I too love the Hammond sound which brings a big Gospel influence. Emotionally, it is deep and clear.

[@benjamineferko1657]

Many people like this experience so much, they start to cry for no reason they can articulate. Beautiful song.. 😊

[@MariaBarksdale-g1i]

For something different! Listen to Band-Maid from Japan. Five women band founded in 2013. All their music played on instruments they play themselves. No back up band or canned music. Write their own songs. Recently, formed their own management company, Maidit limited corporation. They are on Pony Canyon label. They play many genres. They are their own genre. One of the greatest bands in the world today. Just released their 9th album. Many videos, songs for animes. Many live videos. They are best viewed live. Also video albums, live albums and ten year compilation double album. You will find “you do still get music today “😊

[@johnkent9582]

Another great song from Procol Harum is 'Conquistador'. A lot of classical sounds and incredible singing and lyrics.

[@xyxyqw]

I like it when young people Discover real music*thumbsup* ...if you wanna hear Rocknsymphony Check out The Band "Status Quo" at Night of the Proms in 1999 with "Whatever you want"...best regards from Germany

[@arthurslaughter4122]

I loved this song in67 and still do. A masterpiece.

[@richardingles2011]

Haven't seen any reactions to "Sade". A good one to start out with is "Is It A Crime?" Live Aid 1985 Wembley Stadium. She is a wonderful performer.

[@johnniekight1879]

Saw them in '68 and again in the early 90's with both original keyboardists Gary (on vocals here ) and Matthew Fisher. If you liked this try "Nights In White Satin" by the Moody Blues live.

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

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[@donepearce]

Pracool harum's A Winter Shade of Pale is indeed a classic.

[@jerrypost9651]

Another great reaction, Rere. Amazingly, this song dropped in 1967 when the group was so much younger. You definitely need to give that version a listen. You won't hear an orchestra or a choir, but you will hear some amazing music that fit right into that insane British musical culture that was sweeping the globe. 😊

[@steveparker8065]

Great reaction as per usual. Glad enjoyed this classic. As a teen (late 80s) I used to play this on the jukebox in the local pub The Steer. I still remember it was 172 on the jukebox. All the best and keep doing these wonderful old school classics.

[@edwardthorne9875]

Deserves repeated listening for sure. I saw Procol Harem do this in concert around 1973-- and it was an oldie even then. Th opening act was Gentle Giant, who were just jaw-droppingly good.

[@jeffreymcelroy]

There was not nearly as much orchestra in the original release 50 years ago… a long time masterpiece!

[@colinstevens2691]

Check out A Salty Dog from the same gig in Denmark. Another fantastic performance

[@UberFlambe]

Saxophonist King Curtis did an awesome cover of this in 1971, as featured in one of the greatest films ever made, Withnail & I.

[@robertbrooks-v4t]

Thanks for your reaction to this beautiful song. Keep exploring.

[@ChrisEchoes]

“Why don’t we hear music like this anymore?” … well it is still being made to this day but it isn’t pushed by record / streaming companies / music media. Look up the song Love Is The Light by British band Big Big Train.

[@peterdore8690]

I grew up solely listening to punk and new wave In recent years I’ve realised there is a raft of different genres I closed my ears too Not any more I lap it up Thank you

[@swiftbird_studio]

current music like this: The Warning, Black Holes live and Breathe live from Pepsi Center CDMX. In which 22 year old Paulina Villarreal gives a roller-coaster emotional performance for the ages. Brilliantly singing at the piano and joined by strings... (one caution, the lyrics of both songs are dark, but that's why she's emotional) Oh and your Home Alone faces during the reaction were super cute.

[@randyobrien2836]

One again I must say I grew up in the best time for music.

[@jthaw]

Listen to Gary Brooker sing another Procol Harum hit - "Conquistador". "Whiter Shade of Pale" was reputedly John Lennon's favorite song...along with Donovan's "Turquoise".

[@51Dss]

Probably the best known and most loved one hit wonder of all time

[@mikemiller3069]

The original studio version is sans orchestra but the Hammond B-3 organ was beautiful. The B-3 is a standard of classic rock and roll, being used by Deep Purple in several songs as well as many other rock groups. But "Whiter Shade of Pale" has always been one of my favorites on the B-3. It is usually played through a Leslie speaker which is a speaker that rotates and gives that "in phase/out of phase" swirling sound. The player controls when and how fast the speaker rotates so it can be quite expressive.

[@davidfaulkner2289]

Loved your reaction to such a beautiful song, Another outstanding song for you to try something different “The house of the Rising Sun” The animals, official video, Think you’ll love it, The organ sounds are stunning 🤩

[@stueyday2600]

What I really appreciate about your videos is that you actually LISTEN to them. Keep up the fantastic work. 😊😊

[@kenchristie9214]

Musicians refer to this song as "The Bach Cantata". The song same into being when Gary was trying to play Bach's "Air On A G String" Gary said that he couldn't remember parts of the cantata and improvised with his own variation. Personally, I prefer Gary's improvisation to the original Bach composition. The best instrumental version of this song is by flautist Herbie Mann. This is the quintessential performance of the song, especially the B Flat Oboe interlude during the intro. John Lennon, when he first heard the song, stated that this was the best drug (psychedaelic) song he had ever heard. For me it is the greatest song I have ever heard. Another song you should listen to is "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart.

[@robprussock8697]

RIP Gary Brooker.😢

[@jimmetzger4673]

This one of my top 10 favorite songs, so glad you discovered it

[@louaceveu1925]

I want this song at my funeral.

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

That song was awesome & I love to see your excitement to great music!

[@ketonerd5036]

John Lennons favourite song