PROCOL HARUM - REPENT WALPURGIS

[organeu]

VERY GREAT HAMMOND B3 (real HAMMOND not clone of today by the orthers except XK3 or NEW B3) standard by legendary respectable great band of the 70's PROCOL HARUM.

[dimovskigoran]

Never seen more spectacular ending... = |

[lamiafisamg]

meraviglioso

[brodsky96]

GLORY HALLELUJAHHHH!!!!

[orangepimpboy]

1:06 Steven Seagal is playing the hammond

[hjenkinz]

@orangepimpboy and getting a little too into it if you ask me

[radiopete]

HAPPY MAY DAY !

This spellbinding piece was inspired by English-born Saint Walpurga who lived in Germany in the 700’s. For her amazing story, search the net for St. Walpurga.

People across northern Europe celebrate her life on May Day/May Day eve, with bonfires and singing. The piano interlude by Gary Brooker is from J.S. Bach. On the original track, guitarist Robin Trower was the first to combine classical music with blues, something unheard of before then. David Ball plays here.

[adjustme100]

@radiopete On guitar, it's Geoff Whitehorn not David Ball....

[twolf722]

very rich....immersive, yearning compelling.

where are they now?

[BLACKMORE1066]

CAN YOU GET THIS ON DVD THIS CONCERT CRACKIN TUNE

[nickvids4u]

Hammond player nowhere near as good as original - Matt Fisher

[ecapa9]

Is it me or that's Brian May's fat alter ego?

[ecapa9]

This tune is totally epic.

[bozeman302]

An absolutely wonderful compilation. Why is the music this day in age so blase and repetitious.  I am 47 and I remember hearing "Conquistador" on the radio in 1972 (I was 10 years old, mind you) and I remember exactly where I was at the time. I love classic music from those days of old. I am afraid we will never experience another era like that ever again. Pop music and New Country I treat as mind-numbing propaganda. I miss what I am listening to right now....

[vulcan1948]

@bozeman302 Times move on my friend (unfortunately so does the music) if that`s what you can call it these days.This track is when musicians sat down and wrote a piece and played proper instruments on brilliant tracks like this.I am afraid the modern generation relies on drum machines and sequencers to write a few bars and repeat it a few times and then put it out as a record. Procul Harum has long been my favourite band and always will be.

[Oldfaithful61]

@bozeman302

Me too. I was 11 when I first heard Conquistador and I remember that distinct moment in time and space particularly well. Later on in life my interest went to classical music and nowadays I'm more into 15th century flemish polyphony. But I daresay that Procol Harum has influenced my musical tasts for the better. I am now (re-)discovering all Procol's sixties and seventies creations, and I can tell you boys and girls, this old man is having a ball !!!!!

[vladdragovich]

ragazzi che emozione ...

[antonio291056]

COMMOVENTE, ECCITANTE, SCONVOLGENTE, BELLISSIMA MUSICA.

QUALCUNO PRENDA ESEMPIO.......

[ViajanteB4]

Impresionante.

[radicalgabriel]

Magnificent, thou I'd much rather see the band alone. This is very close to version from "One More Time" concert CD which I find mindblowing. I never thought, I could actually see the guitar solo being played, not to mention sensational drums ending. Delightful!

Anyone wanna start a band? ^_^

[BeanCafe14]

I had the privilege to listen to this great band when they performed in San Diego CA

I'm 67 years of age and still listen to them and so do all of my daughters. For some of you young music appreciators, you need to know that that music other the W. Shade of Pale was never played in AM stations, only in FM. It was called Underground Music, so was Ten Years After, Uria Heep and other bands during the '60s. They refused Bob Dylan to appear on TV, It warms my heart to find out that U appreciate them

[Lusolactea]

Con todo mi respecto, a las generaciones jovenes, por favor, escuten y aprendan a hacer musica!!!!!!!!......... Saludos.

[riric666]

Masterpiece

[1960gino]

Questa si che è musica !!! Non le cazzate dei giorni nostri !!!!!! Mitici Procol...

[mjazz234]

Not Procol Harum as they were, but the guitar fits the rendition of the song. And its their song to do anyway they want. Maybe a little flashy, but I can only thank them for it. This stuff doesn't grow on trees.

[alanamorgana]

Amei!

[MrMarcello1960]

Edmonton 1992. Video eccellente. Irripetibile

[THELOVES1000]

ART

[fatobranchi]

SUPERB!!

[raf7722]

un pò di dolce nostalgia...

[petermay7154]

A nice rendition of my favorite song ever. This song demands more than any musician can give and gives more than any listener can imagine. The emotions expressed are incredible. I could listen to it forever. Guitar solo is different, but very moving indeed. I love it. God help me I do love it so!

[Sastrefeliz]

I'm right there with you, one of the great songs of all time

[ThomasDeLello]

The ending is longer than the song...!

[Still1Going2Strong]

Indeed Thomas, but like peterrmay7154 writes: in a way you wish the song was endless and lasts forever.

[MassHypnosis211]

awsome i really love this song.

coudve done without the wankering guitar solo. i mean hes good. but it definetly does not fit in this song.

[chenalos]

This version is great but it could have done without the mullet typewritering the guitar like it's hot shit. Stupid 80's solos.

[chriskar5]

Yeah, like today's solos are better! Get a life!

[chenalos]

I'll take Jack White's soloing style over this machismo masturbation any day. The best guitar work I've heard on this song was the album version and the POP2 version from 71.  The levels are evenly mixed, so that the guitar is not brazenly out front, and the notes are done for the composition rather than (What I see as) ego. they blended with the song rather than stand apart from it.

[NORTHSORROW]

hot tuna....

[kranbran]

Some questions have been asked about whether more of this 1992 concert is out there. Well ... it is, and I have the whole thing straight from tv onto Beta (unfortunately not in stereo). Perhaps I'll post another selection from the concert. Requests?

[mario31123456789]

mazza k figo!!

[glaucodichio]

Ragazzi che complesso!

[Freewheelin55]

This song was great to listen to, the sound is very good in that concert hall. I managed to get to go to this concert and still remember most of it, helps if you have the LP and listen to it a lot :)

[2711913]

I saw procol harum at least a couple times, once in Berkeley in "71 when Salty Dog and just been released, but the most memorable time was back in the midwest in the 60s and forgive me if I don't remember a lot from then but I do remember that when their set started it was thundering and lightning all through their set. When the set ended, which was the last of the outdoor concert, the rain finally began. What a time that was!

[Fairy215]

what an ending! <3 it!

[DKSNI]

@Fairy215

Oh yeah... awesome ;-)

[Adominae]

Great guitar work. Procol has always had the finest guitarists.

[ratblisspiss]

"To dare is human

Although not many try

The glass seems half empty

For the rest of our lives

Turn over the leaves

Starting one at a time

A locked door's secret is merely a rhyme" From my third verse of original lyrics of Repent Walpurgis written 2007

[tatskari1997]

I am going to PH.s consert at 23.7.09

at Aanekoski with my friend. This is one of the best songs ever heard! This is art!

I love it!!!!

[hifatsoos]

this is boring as fuck!

[attaboy01]

Then you are braindead, go stab yourself in the face now.

[Chazthefurr]

This was 1992. 2009 sees the release of Procol Harum's 2006 orchestral event at Ledreborg Castle, Denmark - simply stunning and even better than this!!

[FAUSTORICCARDO]

Classic, Rock, Art.

No more words.

[rurbert]

It don't get better than this!

[vangelisideras]

muy bueno, apoteósico la verdad de las cosas

[huntonpeck]

Classic symphonic rock at it's finest!

[guasc0]

Grandissima esecuzione, il richiamo

a J.S.bach necessitava dello spessore orchestrale.

Grande, questo si che è prog.

[fizzifizz]

favolosi

[albertop952]

Nice idea the addition of the chorus

[albertop952]

Thanks, but the author of this piece is Fisher.

[hoverthroughthefog]

This is magnificent and I'm as jealous as all Hell that I wasn't there. Thank you for posting.

[albertop952]

Who is playing the Hammond organ?

[erfustoderpretorio69]

Mattew Fisher!

[hoverthroughthefog]

It's not Matthew Fisher: he was at Cambridge, apparently, completing a degree in computer programming. It is Don Snow / John Savannah. It's on the BtP website.

[albertop952]

Thank you, hoverthroughthefog.

[hoverthroughthefog]

You're entirely welcome, as is anyone who is interested in sublime music.

[ioioio2009]

wow

[Dada9x9]

perfect very very nice

[Beatlemarek]

Piękne :)

[majatabeach]

è semplicemente divino

[deadwoodgulch]

Is that "Curly" from Coronation Street at 5.49?

[cyberdems]

WOW absolutely perfect

[starless1969]

fantastic song, fantastic band!

[Crowsfan55]

that voice....

[Taylour49]

Another great version of this song. Liked the '71 variation as well. The band seems to be having a great time. Especially organ player. Super guitar solo.

[lekezenman]

Procol ,since I know them have always left the taste of DRY GIN in my mouth.I do have more lively blood running trough my veins than that, but, I must say their music is high in maturity.

[chriskar5]

Great performance , although I am not sure about Don Snow.Not a match to Fisher or Copping.Overall a great performace.Amazing how much an orchestra adds to an awesome sound of Procol Harum.Thank you for posting.

[srprazak]

I think Snow fit in wonderfully here, though he stuck close to Matthew Fisher's original part with pretty much no variation. Never knew Snow did some Procol time. Quite a resume that guy's got!

[twsstar]

i love hearing classical and contemporary blended togather

[Heropsychodream]

holy cow... Procol harem was more than a one hit wonder... I gotta get this album!

[KLCFQ]

oh yeah, WSOP is a great song, but the rest of the catalogue is just stunning.(and I wasnt even born when they started!!)

[cammdwg]

AMAZING  WONDERFUL FANTASTIC

[jewern]

Absolutely fantastic!

I'm never going to get tired of watching this video! Amazing performance.

[consumerbob]

There was a pay per view in Canada of the whole concert, so it must be out there somewhere.

[bimwopbarn]

wats the guitarists name

[benabz]

geoff whitehorn - rent a guitarist, pretty good, i saw him with Gary Brooker, Roger Daltrey part of the 'Ultimate Rock Symphony' in Adelaide Sth. Australia in 2000.

[LoVeRofKaTs3]

thanks man

[Crowsfan55]

too bad the couldn't get Robin Trower back for this...guess some still hard feelings?

[KLCFQ]

Mick Grabham?

[avrillo]

The Procol Harum website says the line up was:

Dave Bronze; Gary Brooker; Mark Brzezicki; Don Snow and Geoff Whitehorn

Whitehorn guitar

Brzezicki Drums

Bronze Bass

Snow Organ

Brooker Piano

[acidska]

It' sad that there is bad blood between Brooker/Reid and Fisher...saw them at Pantages theatre around the time of Prodigal;Fisher was to my right scoping out the crowd,Bill Graham to my left;great memories...

[Trebbur]

Bombastic, so fantastic ;-p

[acidska]

This could'nt have been 1993...no fisher...

[edsteer48]

It was 1992 actually.  I was on the Board of the ESO at the time...and at this concert. It was awesome.

[geloTT]

Swietny numer!

[candelise]

I once saw the band play with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbiacan in London. They did 'Hotel Grand' 'A Salty Dog' and 'Grand Finale' amongst others. I will never forget it! DId anyone else here see that concert?

[candelise]

Is there any more footage of this concert anyone?

[pillermaik]

AWESOME!!!!!!! Wow... This was an amazing version of this song. Hats off!!!

[rajaidris267]

The drum solo at the end is unique. The audience always do not know when the song has actually ended. So many false endings.

[fiutare]

Who played the organ?

[robluk1973]

Don Snow

[enzoth]

incredibile !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[musicsavage]

At a certain moment they mix their tune with a little bit of Bach ,don't they?

[rajaidris267]

Yes, the Bach piece referred to above is the Prelude No 1 in C major from JS Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues, Book I.

[musicsavage]

Thanks ;-)

[SunRay05]

it's more Charles Gounoud's adaptation of Bach's Prelude which became very famous as the "Ave Maria" - yeah, they are just great - nothing more to say about

[ROMagister]

Wonder how that would sound with a real pipe organ ?

What other GOOD rock organ pieces you know ? I'd nominate:

- Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale

- The Animals - House of the Rising Sun

[marknute]

apparently the hammond organ was put up against a real pipe organ in 1935, when a lawsuit insued by pipe organ makers who claimed he had no right to call his instrument an organ. upon blind testing, more than half of the audience could tell no difference between the hammond and the real thing. btw the drawbar amounts are based on the lengths of pipes in pipe organs..

[piosta18]

How about I Put a Spell on You - The Animals with Alan Price

[nuvoliale]

fa parte di una generazione particolare

[nuvoliale]

se hai 50 anni e ti piace la buona musica c'e' poco da discutere

[HURLEYP]

Awesome dude! So....they returned to the site of their the greatest performance....Edmonton.

Where'd you score the vid. I don't 'spose there's any footage of their original gig where the album was cut live.

Saw them in melb Aust - 1972!

[bertman316]

Procol Harum still can do it!! Tip of the iceburg ....check them out, folks. There's an abundance of geat music by this band.

[wernersmusic]

GREAT GREAT GREAT - a fantastic piece of music!