The Alan Parsons Project was a British pop rock (although there are those who classified as progressive rock) formed in 1975. Was led by Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson and involved several lineups of musicians and the arranger and conductor Andrew Powell.
Each contributed their bit to the group, Alan Parsons as a producer, engineer and composer Eric Woolfson as executive producer, composer and vocalist, and Andrew Powell as an orchestrator and arranger. In addition, surrounding a number of musicians and vocalists for each of its projects including musicians were Ian Bairnson, David Paton and Stuart Elliot and himself as vocalists Eric Woolfson, Lenny Zakatek, John Miles, Chris Rainbow and Colin Blunstone among many others.
released several albums with great care in production and creativity as: Tales Of Mystery And Imagination, I Robot, The Turn Of A Friendly Card or Eye In The Sky, and which highlights issues such as: "Do not Let It Show "" The Turn of a Friendly Card "," Silence & I "or" Old And Wise. "
late 80's, Eric Woolfson left the band to devote himself to composing for musical theater, but they reunited briefly with the Freudian project brief. Alan Parsons has continued creating new songs but by signing their name (without the Project), due to problems with the rights Woolfson maintaining the name of the group. Currently on tour again to rescue the original name, with permission from Eric, denominating Alan Parsons Live Project.
In the years 2004-2005, Alan Parsons Live Project made a world tour to publicize their latest projects and remember the successes of always getting the "full" wherever he went.
This concept album revolves around the stories of Edgar Alan Poe, and was the first and one of the best of the Alan Parsons Project.
is curious that the project was never really a group, rather it was a thought experiment: "the album's producer," a concept more common in movies than in the recording studio. Alan Parsons is not a musician but a producer with too many musical ideas. His association with Eric Woolfson was most fortunate, the two developed the concept of each album, making music Alan, Eric wrote the lyrics, and together they selected the most suitable music for the sound they wanted to achieve in each album.
For his first job as "Project" chose a subject well suited: the musical interpretation of some of the most celebrated stories of one of the best writers of fantasy and horror tales, well executed and surrounded by an atmosphere that is undoubtedly sound the same touch of who recorded "The Dark Side of the Moon." Something the Parsons presumption is that this album was recorded without using much of electronic paraphernalia that would later become common in their work. In fact, the only synthesizer used in the original version was to simulate the effect of wind on 'Arrival'. In contrast, there are many orchestrations, electric guitars enough where needed, and keyboards to the length and breadth of the work. The vocalists did a great job: Woolfson, John Miles and Terry Sylvester.
From the point of view of the tunes, "Tales .." not the best album of progressive rock: the melodies are not memorable (although Parsons demonstrate ability to write good tunes in the future), but they are effective.
But the album has a charm that is difficult to describe. The music is varied and ranges from very quiet until just high-energy rockers. Never gets boring, and the sound is incredible. At the end of the golden years of progressive, this album was like a breath of fresh air, and somewhat pointed the way to sound more "electronic", without losing the good taste and attention to detail.
There are two versions of this album, the original 1976 LP and the remastered version of 1987, slightly different (including text read by Orson Welles and some additional synths and guitars). The first version was never released (or edited) in Cd The second is, according to the same Alan Parsons, the original version, as he conceived it and Woolfson (recordings happened that Welles did not arrive in time for inclusion in the final mix). When the Cd gained enough popularity and the industry saw the opportunity to re-edit the old LPs in the new format, Parsons took the opportunity to give the album his "little hand" cat and update their sound ... "I understand those who prefer the 1976 version but, since Poe was fascinated with the idea of \u200b\u200bresurrection, I think would have approved (the new version). I am convinced that Thales is now better, and hopefully have a new chance at life "... The instrumental
are 'A Dream Within a Dream' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher' from 'Prelude' to 'Fall', Leonard Whiting and Alan Parsons singing in 'The Raven', Arthur Brown sings 'Tell-Tale Heart' John Miles' Cask of Amontillado 'and' (System of) Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether 'and Terry Sylvester' To one in paradise. " Narration: Orson Welles and Leonard Whiting. Electric Bass: David Paton and Joe Puerta. Acoustic Bass: Darryl Runswick. Batteries: Stuart Tosh and Burleigh Drummond. Electric Guitars: Ian Bairnson, David Paton, David Pack, Alan Parsons and John Miles. Guitars: Laurence Juber and Kevin Peek. Keyboards: Billy Lyall, Christopher North, Eric Woolfson, Andrew Powell, Francis Monkman and Alan Parsons. Kantele and cimbalom (musical instrument of Hungary and Finland, respectively, which are strings beginning a sounding board): John Leach. Mandolin: Hugo D'Alton. Chorus: Jack Harris, Eric Woolfson, Jane Powell, Smokey Parsons, David Paton, Terry Sylvester, Stuart Tosh. Chorus Conductor: Bob Howes. Choral groups: The Inglés Chorale, Westminster City School Boys Choir. Production and Engineering: Alan Parsons. Executive Producer: Eric Woolfson. Arrangements and driving: Andrew Powell. Engineering Assistants: Patrick Stapley, Chris Blair, Tom Trefethen, Tony Richards.
Each contributed their bit to the group, Alan Parsons as a producer, engineer and composer Eric Woolfson as executive producer, composer and vocalist, and Andrew Powell as an orchestrator and arranger. In addition, surrounding a number of musicians and vocalists for each of its projects including musicians were Ian Bairnson, David Paton and Stuart Elliot and himself as vocalists Eric Woolfson, Lenny Zakatek, John Miles, Chris Rainbow and Colin Blunstone among many others.
released several albums with great care in production and creativity as: Tales Of Mystery And Imagination, I Robot, The Turn Of A Friendly Card or Eye In The Sky, and which highlights issues such as: "Do not Let It Show "" The Turn of a Friendly Card "," Silence & I "or" Old And Wise. "
late 80's, Eric Woolfson left the band to devote himself to composing for musical theater, but they reunited briefly with the Freudian project brief. Alan Parsons has continued creating new songs but by signing their name (without the Project), due to problems with the rights Woolfson maintaining the name of the group. Currently on tour again to rescue the original name, with permission from Eric, denominating Alan Parsons Live Project.
In the years 2004-2005, Alan Parsons Live Project made a world tour to publicize their latest projects and remember the successes of always getting the "full" wherever he went.
This concept album revolves around the stories of Edgar Alan Poe, and was the first and one of the best of the Alan Parsons Project.
is curious that the project was never really a group, rather it was a thought experiment: "the album's producer," a concept more common in movies than in the recording studio. Alan Parsons is not a musician but a producer with too many musical ideas. His association with Eric Woolfson was most fortunate, the two developed the concept of each album, making music Alan, Eric wrote the lyrics, and together they selected the most suitable music for the sound they wanted to achieve in each album.
For his first job as "Project" chose a subject well suited: the musical interpretation of some of the most celebrated stories of one of the best writers of fantasy and horror tales, well executed and surrounded by an atmosphere that is undoubtedly sound the same touch of who recorded "The Dark Side of the Moon." Something the Parsons presumption is that this album was recorded without using much of electronic paraphernalia that would later become common in their work. In fact, the only synthesizer used in the original version was to simulate the effect of wind on 'Arrival'. In contrast, there are many orchestrations, electric guitars enough where needed, and keyboards to the length and breadth of the work. The vocalists did a great job: Woolfson, John Miles and Terry Sylvester.
From the point of view of the tunes, "Tales .." not the best album of progressive rock: the melodies are not memorable (although Parsons demonstrate ability to write good tunes in the future), but they are effective.
But the album has a charm that is difficult to describe. The music is varied and ranges from very quiet until just high-energy rockers. Never gets boring, and the sound is incredible. At the end of the golden years of progressive, this album was like a breath of fresh air, and somewhat pointed the way to sound more "electronic", without losing the good taste and attention to detail.
There are two versions of this album, the original 1976 LP and the remastered version of 1987, slightly different (including text read by Orson Welles and some additional synths and guitars). The first version was never released (or edited) in Cd The second is, according to the same Alan Parsons, the original version, as he conceived it and Woolfson (recordings happened that Welles did not arrive in time for inclusion in the final mix). When the Cd gained enough popularity and the industry saw the opportunity to re-edit the old LPs in the new format, Parsons took the opportunity to give the album his "little hand" cat and update their sound ... "I understand those who prefer the 1976 version but, since Poe was fascinated with the idea of \u200b\u200bresurrection, I think would have approved (the new version). I am convinced that Thales is now better, and hopefully have a new chance at life "... The instrumental
are 'A Dream Within a Dream' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher' from 'Prelude' to 'Fall', Leonard Whiting and Alan Parsons singing in 'The Raven', Arthur Brown sings 'Tell-Tale Heart' John Miles' Cask of Amontillado 'and' (System of) Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether 'and Terry Sylvester' To one in paradise. " Narration: Orson Welles and Leonard Whiting. Electric Bass: David Paton and Joe Puerta. Acoustic Bass: Darryl Runswick. Batteries: Stuart Tosh and Burleigh Drummond. Electric Guitars: Ian Bairnson, David Paton, David Pack, Alan Parsons and John Miles. Guitars: Laurence Juber and Kevin Peek. Keyboards: Billy Lyall, Christopher North, Eric Woolfson, Andrew Powell, Francis Monkman and Alan Parsons. Kantele and cimbalom (musical instrument of Hungary and Finland, respectively, which are strings beginning a sounding board): John Leach. Mandolin: Hugo D'Alton. Chorus: Jack Harris, Eric Woolfson, Jane Powell, Smokey Parsons, David Paton, Terry Sylvester, Stuart Tosh. Chorus Conductor: Bob Howes. Choral groups: The Inglés Chorale, Westminster City School Boys Choir. Production and Engineering: Alan Parsons. Executive Producer: Eric Woolfson. Arrangements and driving: Andrew Powell. Engineering Assistants: Patrick Stapley, Chris Blair, Tom Trefethen, Tony Richards.
*** Tracklist:
01. A Dream Within a
Dream 02. The Raven
03. The Tell Tale Heart
04. The Cask of Amontillado
05. (The System of) Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether
06. The Fall of the House of Usher - Prelude
07. The Fall of the House of Usher - Arrival
08. The Fall of the House of Usher - Intermezzo
09. The Fall of the House of Usher - Pavane
10. The Fall of the House of Usher - Fall
11. To One in Paradise
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