lol

That's more a coincidence I would think.

Well spotted 👍👍👍

@baw0909 ok I won't disagree..

I think that was the point, keeping in theme with song.

Underrated ? By who ? I don't know about you, but I don't know anyone who doesn't "rate" Alan Parsons or his music. You need to associate with the right people. What I do know is that "overrated" has become a very "overused" word on the internet. Surely you can do better than that ? 😉

APP was more successful in the US than in England. They had little chart success in the UK.

Underrated by some. Overrated by others. I rate them: a 75%.

same as the flock of seagulls.....werent taken seriously in england .....hit it big in america....the rest is history..

Absolutely yes

Beer Books and Movies It’s a fantastic album but I think that spot belongs to Talking Heads-Remain in Light

Definitely one of the best from the 80's, and there's no filler, every song is just fantastic.

Beer Books and Movies -- EVERY APP album up to that point is fantastic.

@@ConservativeAnthem every Alan Parsons album is fantastic. Period.

and that he was the producer and engineer of Dark Side of the Moon

Well, based on the 'Big Brother' philosophy George Orwell came up with in '1984', which again was based on existing regimes (East and West) back in 1948. So much for being prophetic. Besides that, it is a really brilliant song

@@luit2tinke nah it’s about the earth being flat and the fixed North Star “sirius” looking at us from above in the firmament

@@governmentmeansmindcontrol Alan Parson himself said it's inspired by "Big Brother" and "1984". I guess he knows best what his songs are about.

@@governmentmeansmindcontrol it's the Blazing Star in freemasonry.

Right?

My oldest sister, who died of cancer in 1986, let me promiss her that when I heard Old and Wise to think of her as she was before she got sick. She absolutely loved the part where the sax comes in, so dramatic and also stunningly beautiful. RIP Joke ⚘🤗

This is one of those songs that will be played at my funeral in tribute to those that I left behind.

I still consider it one of the most beautiful songs ever ! I'd like to listen to the whole Woolfson's version...

Same ! I always play it a week or so before my birthday...which is soon.

Nice house, but Jesus is preparing a mansion for me. that will last for eternity.

@Fawk Yuu Jesus is selling my eternal mansion?!! I'm so confused now.

that's the EYE IN THE SKY the song is based on

@@firstbornjordan its a reference from Glen Campbell's song "no more night"

That comment is more relevant today to the Iranians than before!

My Dad played this album a heap from my first memories throughout my first few years on this planet and I consider it a part of me

And don't forget Eric Woolfson who wrote most of the music and all of the lyrics.

@Kim A Bet yer azz he's a genius. You obviously have NO idea of the great quantity of iconic music he has produced over the years.

Research Mike Oldfield. He wore out a tape once by re-recording a song over 10,000 hours. He had to start again. Check out Tubular Bells and 5 Miles Out.

@@firstbornjordan what song?

@@louisdutoya857 it may have been "Five Miles Out" or come to think of it, it may have been an album. I saw it on a documentary, he had a recording studio cottage in the bush where he spent many production hours. Apologies for lack of specific details, but the documentary would be on YT.

@Kim A STFU, twat.

Have you heard Alan's 'solo' albums post-project? Amazing.

You forgot the “Air Quotes”.

EXACTLY

"I will be forced to unleash the lethality of the Alan Parson's Project on you!"

@@danv8717 I guess we didn't meet the demands, as it seems like the project was unleashed quite awhile back...

ummm, the Alan Parson's Project is a progressive rock band from the 70's n 80's!!!

It's because the story is behind the song. Once it steps to the front, we'll get to know it.

Basically, 1984. Though he only explained it in just 5 seconds.

Big brother is watching you.

The movie is coming.. it’s about the fall of the globalists, nwo, satellites going pop, drones exploding etc.

That's really impressive considering that drones weren't a thing in the 80s...

Same!!

30 million gets you a lot

The house is not huge

It is in Spain

@@reneotten7376 its in California, in the santa Barbara area.

@@paul9570 yeah I know. I sometimes fall back into my old habit of trolling.

3 really great songs...

They have typically 2-3 really great songs on every album. If you want to see how great they are consider buying their Live In Columbia DVD. They had a full orchestra and played hit after hit with mind blowing quality...full choir, horn and string sections. Check it out I am telling you.

degree7 he did that sorry, my bad

That's new to me I did not know that. Now I feel stupid thanks.lol

@@joeyoung2834 I found this out when I watched the Classic Albums Dark Side Of The Moon episode. You'll probably get it on KZfaq if you search. Really good about 45 minutes of bliss

@@JobyJonesJnr Thanks I will check that out. Have seen other bands on that. I don't think I have seen Pink Floyd yet.

If you shut your eyes, he sounds a lot like David Gilmour.

RIP Eric :( Without Eric there would not have been an APP. Remember that Alan!

Like Justin hayword and John lodge of the moody blues were awseome back in their days

Well he released a new recording recently. They were estranged years before he died.

I always think that I was the one who was missing in this group. It was my wet dream from I was 16. Today I'm 56.

@Batphink Reynolds thanks man.

@Batphink Reynolds At least they let me sing with them one song when the had a show in Dominican Republic santo domingo. a night I will never forget. i sang all songs and i lost my voice for a week

I was there at the Bronco Bowl with you. Still have the t-shirt!

@@timkristy4160 That was one hell of a concert, wasn't it? I love seeing shows at the Bronco Bowl, not that I've seen that may, but it's definitely one of my favorite venues. Did you happen to see Squeeze there in the late 80's?

Same here...

And Eric Woolfson, too!

same here

The interviews are so short though :(

They're underrated because their music is way too deep and profound for the general public to comprehend.

Try Rick Beato's channel on YT.

@@AZOffRoadster I'll check it out, thanks.

Ah, it's not just me then, even the saxophone bit (sax has aged REALLY badly on most things) is still great on this track.

Wow. I've got both on CD in my old car - lately I've listened to both on the same day. Good to know I'm not alone 😊

Like so many others who grew up in San Antonio- “the Heavy Metal Capital of the world!” on Friday nights, I worshipped at the altar of The Godfather. Legendary Rock DJ Joe Anthony THE ROCK GODFATHER. Joe Anthony was the Godfather of Rock N Roll. Album Underground Rock. The San Antonio-native radio DJ not only played incredible music, introducing unbelievably talented bands over the airwaves…but he also brought the bands to the masses. He was pivotal in importing overseas bands to America, in some cases for their very first shows in the states. That was certainly the case when I saw Def Leppard for the first time, with original guitarist/founder Pete Willis. And Joe’s influence wasn’t just limited to foreign imports: he did plenty for American rock legends, too, like Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Van Halen and Queensryche, Budgie, Leggs Diamond, Lone Star, Triumph, just to name a few.

Darrell Dennis Yes sir.. And the other band he brought down that was so influential to musicians and the masses was Rush.. First show they played here was at Randy’s Rodeo a.k.a. Randy’s Ballroom.. The Godfather was awesome...

Wow, How could I forget Rush!!!

Batphink Reynolds Oh I would pay whatever to see them again, even if I had to drive to Dallas or Houston.. I have just been to lucky and fortunate to have run into several of my musician hero’s Dennis Chambers,Bobby Jarzombeck,Mike Portnoy,Joey Kramer, and a few others. I was in Vegas a week ago and met Tom Greene at THE LINQ.. Always have loved his comedy and there he was at the bar I was at.. He was so down to earth. We even bought each other rounds..

Darrell Dennis It’s all good brutha.. And Damn It!!! all these bands you mentioned sounded so mind bending awesome at the Hemisfair Arena?? Then there was the Alamodome that’s sounds horrible cause most bands could only occupy half of it. So it was drown sounding. Then the Verizon amphitheater was blah and it closed. So San Antonio is left with the AT&T Center and it’s OK...