Product Details

• Actors: Procol Harum
• Format: Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Classic Pictures
• DVD Release Date: October 21, 2003
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000069HXS
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,642 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Out of the swirling ocean of psychedelia in July 1967, 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' hit the No.1 spot in many countries throughout the world. At the time it was a song that instantly defined something new: 'classical rock.' It's the melding of rock's electric guitar, powerful vocals and bombastic drums with thoughtful lyrics and the artful complexities of classical melody and arrangement. The very name of the group suggested something far deeper than ordinary pop music ... PROCOL HARUM. They were one of the most popular of progressive rock bands. Many of their singles outsold all rivals, and their most ambitious album tracks still have a strong foll owing. This DVD captures the band performing many of their most popular tracks in Copenhagen, Denmark on 15th December 2001.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars all's well that ends, November 8, 2002

By	harry salzberg "de-composer" (milford delaware) - See all my reviews

there are no glaring mistakes...the digital sound is superb....the band looks right and gary's voice is sharp as ever....to see matthew's spiderlike fingers up close on the keyboard is a real treat...the songs run the spectrum from the first to last releases...grand hotel, exotic fruits, and the first lp have the most play with home coming in last...whitehorn's guitar's tone is as poignant as trowers, but unfortunately as has been true since trower left, the leads cannot be matched..as a matter of fact, in memorial drive, piggy pig pig, and repent walpurgis it's just as well the guitar playing gets drowned out....on the other hand, on those songs where trower's leads aren't permanently sketched, whitehorn shines, especially on as strong as sampson...pegg's bass playing blends in like a good umpire at a baseball game.....the drumming is much better than on the last orchestral release, with little overplay...maybe a handful of times bj's licks are missed, but all in all a good effort this time....matthew keeps his gameface throughout, cracking the slightest smile at the end of the concert...his playing is flawless, using his right hand mostly for lead and left hand on the controls...and gary does a masterful job(even with lyric notes), as if this was one for the recordbooks...a permanent illustration of what this band has meant for 35 years....salty dog and grand hotel take honors, with beyond the pale as most fun..bj's thunder was absent..trower's lightning gone...but even so, a mammoth task was accomplished in denmark 2001...

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Procol Harum: As Great as Ever!!!, August 3, 2002

By	R. C. Steingraber "Bob Steingraber" (San Jose, California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Any fan of Procol Harum should pick up this DVD now! The band is in fine form, the video is well shot, the sound is crisp & well balanced, and the song selection spans the band's entire career: full of classics, rarely played gems, and a few relatively newer cuts from 1991's "Prodigal Stranger" CD. This is a nearly 2 hour concert from Denmark in December, 2001. The band includes, Gary Brooker (piano, vocals), Matthew Fisher (Hammond B3 organ), Geoff Whitehorn (guitar), Mark Brzecki(drums), and Matt Pegg (bass guitar). From sizzling rockers like "Memorial Drive" and "Piggy Pig Pig" to beautiful ballads like "A Salty Dog" and "Homberg" (and all points in between) the band plays with great passion and precision. Gary Brooker's voice and piano playing are incredible, and the rest of the band shines on brightly, as well! The concert is shown without cuts and interruptions. Among the special features included are interviews, very cool rehearsal footage, a discography, and a family tree. This DVD is a real bargain. For Procol Harum fans, buying this is is a no brainer. Adventurous fans of Art Rock, Prog Rock, Classic Rock, Psychedelic Rock will find all this and more (including a sprinkling of Classical Music, R&B, 50's & 60's Rock & Roll, & even World Music) in Procol Harum. This is a truly great band deserving far more success and acclaim than they ever received. They do it A-L-L with power, majesty and class!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Rightly , Very Exciting!!!, January 27, 2003

By	gary m .celebre (bklyn., ny. United States) - See all my reviews

I have seen Procol many times over the years. From their early Filmore east concerts to their most recent shows in NYC. I must say , This is the best I have heard them on a "Live" recording since Robin Trower left the band in 1971.The band is tight and the dynamics are like that of vintage Procol Harum . Geoff Whitehorn plays with the emotion and feel remenisent of Robin Trower(who is 10's in my book) ,while still using his own style and technics. BJ.is a hard act to follow and I miss his playing very much . I give Mark Brezicki alot of credit for keeping in BJ's style but also using his own orginality . Matt Pegg does some very nice licks and blends in well also . As for Mr. Brooker and Mr. Fisher ,It's always great to see these to Pros working together! Procol Harum is truly a great band ,and with out a doubt an "orginal" band . Most of all if you are a real Procol fan this DVD is a MUST HAVE! THX.GC.