Procol Harum – In Concert With the Danish National Concert Orchestra and Choir
Procol Harum · 2009
53 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
Symphonic rock textures intertwine with orchestral arrangements, elevating classic tunes into a grand concert experience.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its ambitious orchestral reinterpretations of Procol Harum's iconic tracks, particularly 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' and 'Conquistador.' It received positive reviews for its innovative arrangements and was notably performed with a full orchestra and choir, drawing attention to the band's historical impact on art rock and symphonic music.
- Best for
- dynamic orchestral journey experience wave-like pacing that captivates grand arrangements for reflective moments
- Context
- In Concert With the Danish National Concert Orchestra and Choir marks Procol Harum's return to live performance after years of relative silence. Released in 2009, this album followed their last studio project, The Well's on Fire (2003), showcasing their enduring legacy in the progressive rock scene while reinterpreting beloved classics with orchestral depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Piknik· Miguel Ríos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grand Hotel Standout 6:42
- 2 Something Magic 3:39
- 3 Homburg 4:49
- 4 Fires (Which Burnt Brightly) 5:22
- 5 Nothing but the Truth 3:25
- 6 Into the Flood 5:30
- 7 A Salty Dog 5:35
- 8 Sympathy for the Hard of Hearing 7:23
- 9 A Whiter Shade of Pale Standout 6:54
- 10 Conquistador Standout 4:38
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