No, I can't work out the intent of the video.

Procol harum

Just done that. Thanks for the channel. It’s giving me some top rate entertainment.🇬🇧

Me too!

This is great stuff but the fact that you think it's the only, or the greatest as you phrased it, shows profound musical ignorance.

Indeed. Keeps you young too! Congratulations on your 45 years.

@@sacredcowbbq1326​​⁠ Listen to the 2006 outdoor concert in Denmark with Gary Brooker, the band & full Danish National Orchestra & Choir❣️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idpmndx2q8uZh4E.htmlsi=0RHgVVSyGHeFeChu

it was the absolute best. No auto tune back then, they were so damn good

Psychologists and neuroscientists explain that our brains bind us to the music we heard as teenagers more tightly than anything we’ll hear as adults. Between the ages of 12 and 22, our brains undergo rapid neurological development-and the music we love during that decade seems to get wired into our lobes for good. Our favorite songs stimulate the brain’s pleasure circuit, which releases an influx of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and other neurochemicals that make us feel good. New music may be great, but it can’t compete with the chemical cocktail my body automatically feeds me when I listen to Abbey Road.

@John Salvage Might as well listen to the original, Air from Suite No 3 in d major by bach. One of greatest if not greatest piece of music ever written,

@@lindasterratt7989 Air from Suite 3 is timeless. Next to it I would also put Pachelbel's Canon In D Major. There is something about these two that makes them appropriate at any given time, from a wedding video to a funeral. Of course, it's difficult to point out an absolute best, but these are now part of the very idea of what music is.

This'll be part of the cultural exchange with the first aliens we meet.

Oblivion

@@AliasUndercover I can well imagine the aliens trying to decipher that message. "WTF!!! This means nothing! Go back and work on until it means something!"

mmm......what a load of made up rubbish. If someone burst into tears at a song theyd never heard before in my car Id be pulling over and running for my life!

@@pinkypunky2643 okay

@@pinkypunky2643 maybe you need to keep playing your country music

Cool story bro.

@@chuckroutionGB2022 Nah....punk and EDM for me thanks

Absolutely beautiful! Just brilliant and perfect…

It was wonderful to grow up with this kind of music.

Amen!

@@billybatts9491 You got to be joking not to be unable to hear the lyrics It’s a great song with excellent audio output

@@billybatts9491 it is all about melody, feeling, and atmosphere, not the lyrics! I don't really care what he says but how he says it and how this makes me feel so this is a true masterpiece sound and feelings-wise despite it was based on a Bach composition.

😂😂😂

That's a great reply! It made me LOL!

Good choice. I'm not going to have a funeral, BUT, we did have this played at our wedding in 1974.

Grant, Thank you for the above sites. I love this version of the song and the history of the song! Thank you again for sharing, I appreciate that you did.

LOL! 😆

@ dejayimm. The song writer said he wanted the song to be a musical version of a Dali painting. Dali was an abstract artist so it is difficult to pin this down, it is best to just soak it all up. Noel Hughes

@@noelhughes7635 deejayimm. Thanks for reiterating my point. deejayimm.

Well said.

I could not have summed it up better !

It is about something alright... a botched sexual overture it would seem

I agree, but I do think he and Keith should have treated Matthew Fisher better. The evocative nuances of the organ sound (which with a Hammond is infinitely variable, no presets whatsoever), the playing (the voicing of chords, the slip notes/grace notes), the delectable and iconic countermelody in verse 2 (which I am guessing Matthew devised - does anyone reading this happen to know?) are to my mind more crucial to the instant success of the song than the lyrics, and of roughly equal importance (I reckon) with the concept, and with the fantastic vocal delivery. And the drumming is also right up there, I'd have to honestly acknowledge.

Because it's from a better, bygone period of time.

It reminds me of the melancholy joy of the tail end of a trip. You have had your fun in the higher utopias, and reality slowly starts to seep back in. You are happy to be back, but sad that you had to leave. If that makes sense.

That about sums it up.

@@joelbizzell1386 that's an interesting point.

About 13 years ago played at my brother’s service. Hard not to weep. His favourite song. We grew up thankfully in the 60s.

loved your history.

You were blessed with a lovely mother, thank you for sharing this

Hey, It was worth a try.

Hmmmmm....33 Masonic ritual sodomy.... Interesting

Such a Nice street Sophialaan close to the watertoren? I lived there as well. Curently in Baarn wrighting this :)

What a performance with the orchestra, still had an amazing voice in his later years. This performance is a keeper

Beautifully said!

Booker the lead singer tried to screw the organ player he won in court 35 years later . How sad is that www.smh.com.au/entertainment/uk-court-rules-in-favor-of-procol-harum-organist-20090731-e3ev.html

Mathew Fisher-the Organ player-is a mate of mine. He is a grumpy old bastard. No only joking hes a lovely and very talented man. 😁

We love a white shade so much we had it at our wedding in 1973 and still love it ,🎼🎶🎼🎶

This is a Mathew Fisher song.

@Maulana Malik Nasri Just what I think every time I hear it. The song would never have had the success without that Hammond.

Would be interested in who the others are.

🙄🙄🙄

Denise and Mark Firestine No argument about that. 👍

Yes, but I didn't learn anything from the video. What was the point?

I'm telling ya a CLASSIC!

Absolutely

Great song :)

💗🙌

We all do; we have always loved it.

Wow.

❤️

Speechless

Wow

I listened to it for days after my mom died. It comforted me. Beautiful piece of art.

And 90s.

Forgot to add 40s and 50s...Real music eras 40s 50s60s70s80s some rare 90s and 00s.

Ik beschouw mezelf altijd als een langzaam denkende idioot ... die probeert door een snel pratende wereld te navigeren. Omringd door surrealistische mysteries ... proberen de punten te verbinden "connect the dots". Ik heb me dit geweldige lied altijd herinnerd ... en uit deze clip heb ik eindelijk geleerd dat ... de schrijver er eigenlijk naar streefde naar impressionistisch surrealisme. Dat is goed om te weten ... het klinkt als een goed plan of strategie, wanneer een persoon vooruit gaat. En dan is de tweede les van deze filmclip ... om te leren van de opmerking van @VLOGLINKS .... hoe het nummer eerder het publiek bereikte ... sterk geholpen door de Nederlandse radio .... het is een zegen om eindelijk te leren deze aanwijzingen "clues". ------- Vriendelijke groeten uit de VS. De bovenstaande woorden zijn de Google-Translate-versie van de volgende. Friendly greetings from USA. The words above are the Google-Translate version of the following. ------- I always regard myself as being a slow thinking idiot... who is trying to navigate through a fast-talking world. Surrounded by surreal mysteries, trying to connect the dots. I always remembered this great song.... and from this clip i finally learned that... the writer actually sought for it be impressionist surrealism. Which is good to know... it sounds like a good plan or strategy, when moving forward. And then the second lesson from this filmclip is.... to learn from the comment by @VLOGLINKS.... how the song reached the public sooner... strongly helped by Dutch radio.... it's a blessing to finally learn these clues.

Was dat Veronica?

VLOGLINKS That is too cool ! I love your sharing that intimacy with us. ❤️

@@niceguy1131 was nog voor veronica maar een collega is daar wel gaan werken.

I used to listen to Radio Caroline in the UK. It's been a long time since I've thought about that happy time in my life. Thanks

GOD TO GO BACK 1 DAY!!!!!!!!!

Don't we all. Our youth is the most precious time of our life it's a shame we don't appreciate those days, they come and go so swiftly and when we understand this they're gone for good, never to return.

I don't miss those days - but I certainly remember them as a most important time of my life! The song always makes me feel good because I was there!

if this song came out today, would it stand the test? oh ya. close your eyes and dream of the time all the problems in the world were on your parents, at least we got a chance to experience it!, lived carefree,

Ah, she likes the organ...

Dear Sandra, can you tell us what is this song is about? what does the lyrics of this song mean? it seems no one knows even the song is loved by millions. sag olun

Yep. I feel that way about the song however as i look back on the lyrics. It screens vampires. Remember dark shadows?

Yes, and I agree....but WHY does it affect us so????

Hammond organ spiritual sound

MRod They will

Yes they will.

Possibly 100 years after it came out, 100 years from now? No way.

Andy Leibrook yes way

lol.. FYI, The world kept moving after the 60s, get up to speed grandpa!

hohaia rangi - There's a video in which the origin of the melody is explained better. There was a famous commercial for cigars that used a jazzy arrangement of "Air On A G String" that had a prominent walking bass figure. That's what Gary was after. He had the song structure finished when Matt was brought in, and he wasn't familiar with the commercial, and Gary tried to describe the music to him. Gary knew that the music was based on Bach's music, so he told Matt. Now Matt Fisher knew "Air On A G String," so he played it, and Gary said, "Naa-ah, thats not it..." So, Matt made up a musical part that fit the song's structure and was based on 2 Bach songs. The point is, Gary and Keith wrote the song, and Matt's part(and the times) made it a huge hit. Also, there was the pirate radio ship. The song means so much to so many people, a whole movie could be made about it.

@@DavidSmith-ss1cg Yep, it was a good one alright.

Yes! Hopefully some kid will look him up now. 😂

It sounded more like homage than credit to me anyway... While it was inspired by Back and in a Bach-like style of chord progression with a quintessential descending bass line. it really is their own composition. Although yes, a tip of the hat to the inspiration-especially when such giant of musical history, one who seems to have little appreciation among the young of the day.

@Denise Salles Indeed, nobody (certainly not I) has even insinuated otherwise. BUT, that is not the topic of this sub-thread... We're not discussing the nature, quality or value of the song in this conversation, we're talking about it's origin & what inspired it. Clearly words are unnecessary (and irrelevant) for the enjoyment of music, or to be moved by music, nor to recognize good music. However, in order to understand, appreciate & compare the structural, harmonic, rhythmic, melodic & other underlying aspects & characteristics of music (a very interesting, valuable & worthwhile endeavor-acknowledged & pursued for over half a millennium): words & discourse are integral! The fact that you seem to perceive these as conflicting or contradictory (or whatever sentiment/idea motivated your comment) is based in flawed reasoning/logic; or perhaps some need to instigate conflict or to criticize. Who knows! But it really had nothing to do with our discussion. And even though your remark is true, it's a nonsequitor and irrelevant.

Lucky you...rather see it in that setting than in a 100,000 seat stadium.

Do songs usually go wrong at their gigs?

How lucky you are.

🇫🇮🇦🇽👍😎

You lucky!!!

I love the performance in Denmark

The performance in denmark with the full orchestra and choir is one of the most amazing performances --anytime- anywhere.

I though the very same thing! Who sounds better 40 yrs after ! He did !

@@johntaylor294 John listen to Dean Ford reflections of my life he sang 3 years ago if you like marmalade

Just found this version that you refer to on youtube. It is sensational and dare I say nearly as good as the original. Sublime.

I don't think it captures the 60s. There was nothing like it around at the time, so why should it capture the 60s, just because people first heard it then? If it was released in the 70s, people would say it captured the 70s, and that's not how "timeless" works. This song is beyond time.

oswjim. Yes. A very ethereal and haunting song.

You are right, on a literal and logical level, but I think what osjm is trying to say that the late sixties (Flower Power, protests, alternative life styles) were very much an era of change - politically, socially and in this case also musically (witness the Beatles and Dylan). And it is indeed timeless - perhaps because of its classical music influences (Bach and others), even much older literary references (Chaucer) and last but not least because of the timeless theme of the drink - influenced tense interaction between a young man and a young woman (missing verses!). Superb work of art.

@@EmmaPeelman : here are the missing verses , and this is the first ever full studio version , licensed by Bucks Music Group on Nov 8th 2018 . I have put different associations in the video . Hope you like this . Best Wishes .drive.google.com/file/d/1UZiULpExpwUGjEG6ceFAReAqVeDQfkRa/view?fbclid=IwAR0QA3lheM7cwLPiNnctkvSePWcHOdvePxt-XNUZAdhF-JN5bSlcfdsMhLU . .facebook.com/The-Noteworthys-1898592116910759/ . Now on iTunes , Spotify etc , but the video currently does not have Permission , and will be resubmitted at some point . .kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hK16lbFo06jGY6M.html

'65 on......the early '60's were still spilling over from the '50's

Me too man. My dad showed me this song when I was little, well he played it often. I cry every time I hear it now, it reminds me of my dad (he didn't die or anything I'm also 11) but the song sounds so sad IDK why

One of the best songs every written

@Jethro Tull I've shed a lot of tears that I would have otherwise been unable to. I'm not sure if it's a blessing or a curse. I hear this, Moody Blues, something like "Coming into Los Angeles", and I'm heading down Hgwy 126 through Filmore and Santa Paula, heading to the coast in our 64 Falcon Sprint Convertible, the 4 track player blasting, and my late older brother driving. "Good times, bad times, You know I've had my share". Very bittersweet, but I've long blocked most of the bad..."You see, I really have to tell you That it all gets so intense From my experience It just doesn't seem to make sense"... Every day that goes by now, I better understand that youth is truly wasted on the young.

@@Max-dr6rz I cry when I hear it too and I'm 64. It is so cool knowing younger people like this kind of music. This was one of my Moms favourite songs when I was a teenager growing up in the 60's and 70's:) Peace

@Jethro Tull I have lots of classic tunes on YT you might enjoy or not Lol. Go to my favourite classic rock and blues if you like :) Peace

You use some appropriate adjectives for this masterpiece . Here is something you might like - the whole song , with the ''lost verses'' , and this is the first ever full studio version , licensed by Bucks Music Group on Nov 8th 2018 . I have put different associations in the video . Hope you like this . Best Wishes .drive.google.com/file/d/1UZiULpExpwUGjEG6ceFAReAqVeDQfkRa/view?fbclid=IwAR0QA3lheM7cwLPiNnctkvSePWcHOdvePxt-XNUZAdhF-JN5bSlcfdsMhLU . .facebook.com/The-Noteworthys-1898592116910759/ . Now on iTunes , Spotify etc , but the video currently does not have Permission , and will be resubmitted at some point . .kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hK16lbFo06jGY6M.html

Yes! Absolutely magical and so evocative of those times. Bill Graham used to play it to allow the well dosed crowd after a long show to easily float gently outside.

Indeed. Well said.

1967

Same....

Yes slow dancing on the dance floor

Wow, we did too! See my comment above!

I had the organist play this at my wedding in the 70s.

Awesome wedding tune! Great idea.

Franky Broadcast gd

What a great song to play at a wedding, a lovely melody, with words about meeting and picking up a girl at a party!

Get Bach to where you once belonged ...

Ah... Bach OK it's a M.A.S.H reference,nobody seems to get it.

Bach wished he wrote this.

AWESOME Denmark Performance; absolute perfection!!!!!

For me, the greatest of all time. I plan to have it played at my funeral.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idpmndx2q8uZh4E.html

Amen.

Simple beat, fairly simple fills. Perfectly drummed as well. The opening organ is beautiful. From a drummer wishing to be that good.

@Midnight Toker yes it is

@Midnight Toker Yes it is

@Midnight Toker yes it is !

Oh well, that's Bach for you ... seriously, listen to his keyboard music and tell me what you think.

Beautiful,is what it is!

John Edward Jones so was John Lennon

It was a Hammond..but not a B3.

@@chipgaasche4933 C'était un Hammond L122 !....

@derek Leon elton nope, derek.

@@patricklemeur6360 merci, patrick.

@derek Leon elton why do so many people assume every Hammond is "B-3"?

Quo Vadis Today is my birthday. I turned 67 This song will always be the best songs I ever heard. Alway takes be back to beautiful times when I was young. ☺️

mine too

Two of the greatest all-time rock bands, the moody blues and procol harum, with the Beatles is arguably my all-time top 3 favorites

Me too!

Agreed From St Africa

I heard John Lennon (Liked) dug this tune...🎹 ✌🏽

Do you realise how many times I've put those two songs together as bring revolutionary in the most ethereal sense So glad there is someone else in the world who hss shared exactly the same thoughts. Love

I always thought it was about the Vietnam War until I saw this clip. 53 years on the planet & now I know I was wrong haha

how old are you now sir ?

And all my family is still around and all was perfect in my young life...instantly transported to that time by the opening chord...

Beautiful way to put it. My smart old Mum reminds me that pendulums do swing: It's just difficult to realize it when the lead point is far off. Kids will find and even create great art again. But yes you are mighty right. Pax et lux.

We’re still out here but it’s difficult to find us.

Well said! This is such a poor and uneducated generation. Totally clueless.

William Evans - Insightful comment. The 1960s were one of those remarkable periods in musical history where there was such an explosion of talent, imagination, & experimentation. The lyrics & instrumentation were so unique. Just about every band had something different & appealing to offer.

You might like this - the first ever licensed full version - all 4 verses . .drive.google.com/file/d/1UZiULpExpwUGjEG6ceFAReAqVeDQfkRa/view .facebook.com/The-Noteworthys-1898592116910759/ Best Wishes - website open soon .

Khanh Le this is one of the songs I love doing in my shows I love this song it moved me then it still moves me today I'm a singer-songwriter entrepreneur ripped off for multi-million including my keyboards guitar amplifier Mike's stand chords three-piece tenor recorder to ensoniq keyboard to dual support Stan and Marshall stack God damn it they took it all and I just wrote 20 songs but I have a new keyboard and a whole lot more and I'm going to wake up my country I'm an investigator I work with spec ops ex-secret service near Premier investigations proving that terrorist here in America and Barack Obama was a total!

Khanh Le I do a lot of Nam era music

In that time we had a Top 100 instead of Top 2000. Number one was this song for years.

Khanh Le nii

AND Bach, don't forget his contribution.