Falconercentre, Copenhagen, 1972

George Sorensen, NME, 21 October 1972

To me, it's one of life's minor mysteries that Procol Harum isn't a lot bigger at home in England. At present, they are touring Scandinavia, and Thursday night they played two concerts at Copenhagen Falconercenter to more than 3,000 enthusiastic fans.

And they are just unique. They are completely on their own; it's one of the most personality packed bands ever from the beginning to the end. They play the music we know and love, classical inspired as always, featuring keyboard men Gary Brooker on piano and Chris Copping on organ. And, though the music is so very well known and practically without any surprises at all - because they so easily transform their record-sound to stage - it's a thrilling experience every time, because the music is so unique.

Gary 'The Voice' Brooker introduced a few selections from their forthcoming LP, called Grand Hotel, some in the well-known style. But the title track was a bit different, humorous and old fashioned - almost waltzing in parts. (Set-list here)

But the very highlight of the performance was the last ten minutes or so: a tremendous live version of the Autumn bit of In Held 'Twas In I. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, and, played live just as exciting as on the record.