[2018-10-26] Procol Harum "Live In Concert With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (Remastered And Expanded)" (Esoteric UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:12 am

Description
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a re-mastered and expanded edition of the classic album Live in Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra by Procol Harum.

Recorded on 18th November 1971 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Canada, the album captured a truly magical performance by Gary Brooker (vocals, piano), B.J. Wilson (drums), Chris Copping (organ and harpsichord), Alan Cartwright (bass) and Dave Ball (guitar), the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Da Camera Singers. Classic Procol Harum material such as ‘Conquistador’, ‘Whaling Stories’, ‘A Salty Dog’ and the epic ‘In Held ‘Twas in I’ were beautifully arranged by Gary Brooker and the resulting album was one of Procol’s most successful and spawned a hit single in ‘Conquistador’. It remains one of the finest collaborations between a rock band, orchestra and choir.

This new expanded edition of Live in Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra has been newly re-mastered and includes five bonus tracks (two previously unreleased), drawn from the B-side of a single and the rehearsal sessions for the concert.

The release also includes an illustrated booklet featuring material from Gary Brooker’s personal archive and an essay by Procol Harum authority Roland Clare.

Tracklist
1. Conquistador
2. Whaling Stories
3. A Salty Dog
4. All This And More
5. In Held ‘Twas In I
Bonus Tracks:
6. Luskus Delph (B-Side Of 1972 Single)
7. Simple Sister (Rehearsal Version)
8. Shine On Brightly (Rehearsal Version)
9. A Salty Dog (Rehearsal Version – Previously Unreleased)
10. Luskus Delph (Rehearsal Version – Previously Unreleased)

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJ397JD/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GJ397JD/?tag=imwan-21

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

I am interested, though it's a bit frustrating that I bought the Repertoire with 1 bonus track (Luskus Delph ) a few years back.

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:41 pm

Both of the pre-order links are now active:

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJ397JD/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GJ397JD/?tag=imwan-21

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

For me, I feel like I'd be spending $20 for rehearsals of Simple Sister & Shine On Brightly. Cut the price in half, or go a much deserved 24 bit, & I'd feel differently.

smokin.joe · 01 Aug 2008

I can remember that this album hit the cut-out bins in 1974, for about 99 cents for vinyl and even less on 8 track. How times have changed.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

This gets to $12.99 I will be interested but not at this price.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

smokin.joe wrote:

I can remember that this album hit the cut-out bins in 1974, for about 99 cents for vinyl and even less on 8 track. How times have changed.

I remember complaining that cd's were $12.99 when LP's were $7.99. Now it's the opposite; new pressed vinyl is over $20.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:42 pm

Bump: Updated the cover image in the first post to the full packshot.

sprinter77 · 30 Mar 2011

I bought a remastered version of this in 2009 on the Salvo label. It had the first three bonus tracks.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

sprinter77 wrote:

I bought a remastered version of this in 2009 on the Salvo label. It had the first three bonus tracks.

So far the Esoteric's have been better than the Salvo releases IMO, I expect the trend to continue. If you ever see the Mofi for a decent price grab it, it is fantastic.

Rick Peterson · **Joined:** 23 Jan 2007 **Posts:** 388

I have the original CD and the Repertoire label remaster with the bonus track Luskus Delph (great song!). That's all I need.

[2018-10-26] Procol Harum "Live In Concert With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (Remastered And Expanded)" (Esoteric UK)

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