Procol Harum / Reconquista 2012 Live in Japan 2012 (CDR)

◆Live in Tokyo, Japan, December 7, 2012
01. Opening
02. Wall Street Blues
03. As Strong As Samson
04. Robert's Box
05. Homburg
06. An Old English Dream
07. Band Introduction
08. A Salty Dog
09. Simple Sister
10. Cerdes
11. Air on the G String/No Woman No Cry/When A Man Loves A Woman
12. A Whiter Shade of Pale
Encore;
13. Conquistador

◇Personnel;
Gary Brooker (Vocals, Piano)
Josh Phillips (Organ)
Geoff Whitehorn (Guitar)
Matt Pegg (Bass) & Geoff Dunn (Drums)

This is a complete recording of a live performance held in Tokyo on December 7, 2012, recorded with a superb audience sound. This top-quality recording features 24-bit digital remastering of the original high-quality master from the XAVEL label, delivering timeless fan-tearful classics like "A Whiter Shade" and "Homburg" in a stunning sound that can be confidently described as the pinnacle of audience recordings.

The ageless Gary Brooker's expansive high notes are a highlight, and the backing band, led by Geoff Whitehorn's Robin Torower-esque guitar, delivers an impenetrable performance. The eagerly anticipated "A Whiter Shade" takes everyone by surprise, with a sudden opening line of "We skipped a light fandango" after a flurry of riffs like "Air on the G String," "No Woman No Cry," and "When a Man Loves a Woman." This arrangement, seen as a testament to the traditional temperament of the unconventional British gentleman, is a must-see for fans.