Procol Harum

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the Pale

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The Tape-Op tells his tale

Index to BtP contributions from Chris 'The Grouts' Michie


Chris Michie interview: a survey of Chris's years of involvement with Procol Harum, recording, socially and live.

Studio diary: relating to the recording and mixing sessions for the Broken Barricades album

Broken Barricades: notes on the recording of the songs

Bridge of Sighs session: notes on the recording of this Robin Trower session

Edmonton: notes on the making of the live record

Grand Hotel: notes on the recording of the songs

Exotic Birds and Fruit: notes on the recording of the songs

Air Studios and recording practice: the state of the art

Procol Harum at Air Studios: an unique insight into the band's recording practice

Chris Michie (above) in contemporary roadie gear during the Pink Floyd US tour (West Coast) in Fall '72. Note Frye boots and leather workman’s gloves. The Braniff Air shoulder bag contains the tour itinerary and a current issue of Rolling Stone.


More features at 'Beyond the Pale' | Studio notes about the making of Novum in 2016


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