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Alan Parsons
Background information
Born	20 December 1948 (1948-12-20) (age 59) London, England
Genre(s)	Rock
Occupation(s)	Audio engineer, composer, musician, record producer, director
Years active	1967–present
Label(s)	Legacy, Arista, Fox, Mercury
Associated acts	The Alan Parsons Project
Website	Alan Parsons Music

Alan Parsons (b. 20 December 1948 in London) is a British audio engineer, musician, and record producer. He was involved in the production of several successful albums, including The Beatles' Abbey Road and The Dark Side of the Moon, for which Pink Floyd credit him as an important contributor. Parsons' own group, the Alan Parsons Project, has also been commercially successful. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the genre. ... Audio engineering is a part of audio science dealing with the recording and reproduction of sound through mechanical and electronic means. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... For the popular-music magazine, see Musician (magazine). ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Legacy Recordings is Sony BMG Music Entertainments catalog division. ... Arista redirects here. ... 20th Century Records, also known as 20th Century Fox Records, was a subsidiary of film studio 20th Century Fox. ... Mercury Records is a record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. ... This article is about the collective named The Alan Parsons Project. ... is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... An Audio Engineer is a person recording, editing, manipulating, mixing and mastering sound by technical means. ... For the popular-music magazine, see Musician (magazine). ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Back cover The back cover of the original 1969 UK LP. Note that Her Majesty is not listed, unlike later reissues and the compact disc version—originally making it a hidden track. ... This article is about the album by Pink Floyd. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic or space rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. ... Alan Parsons Project is a British pop-rock group of the late 1970s-early 1980s, founded by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson. ...

Career

In October 1967, at age 18, Parsons went to work as an assistant engineer at Abbey Road Studios, where he earned his first credit on the LP, Abbey Road. He became a fixture there, engineering such projects as Paul McCartney's Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway, five albums by The Hollies, and Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, for which he received his first Grammy Award nomination. He was known for going beyond what would normally be considered the scope of a recording engineer’s duties. He considered himself to be a recording director, likening his contribution to recordings to what Stanley Kubrick contributed to film. This is apparent in his work with Al Stewart's Year of the Cat, where Parsons added the saxophone part and transformed the original folk concept into the jazz-influenced ballad that put Al Stewart onto the charts. It is also heard in Parsons’ influence on the Hollies’ He Ain't Heavy, He’s My Brother and The Air That I Breathe, sharp departures from their 1960s pop Stay, Just One Look, Stop! Stop! Stop! or Bus Stop. Parsons was also known to have swapped shifts during the engineering of The Dark Side of the Moon so he could work entirely on the project. The recording studio Abbey Road Studios, established in November of 1931 by EMI in London, England, is an iconic recording studio located at Abbey Road, in St Johns Wood in the City of Westminster. ... Abbey Road can refer to: Abbey Road (street), a street in London, England Abbey Road Studios, a recording studio complex owned by the EMI company Abbey Road (album), by The Beatles, 1969 The Abbey Road E.P., by Red Hot Chili Peppers Abbey Road (unreleased b side) , by Tori Amos... Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, poet, entrepreneur, painter, record producer, film producer, and animal-rights activist. ... Wild Life is the debut album by Wings, a band formed in the summer of 1971 by Paul McCartney and his wife Linda. ... Red Rose Speedway is Paul McCartneys fourth album release and second Wings album, officially credited to Paul McCartney & Wings upon its 1973 release, after the relatively weak commercial performance of the bands debut Wild Life had been credited only to the then-unknown Wings. ... ‹ The template below (Citations missing) is being considered for deletion. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic or space rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. ... This article is about the album by Pink Floyd. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kubrick redirects here. ... Al Stewart (born Alastair Ian Stewart on September 5, 1945, Glasgow, Scotland), is a British singer-songwriter and musician. ... The Hollies The Hollies are a British rock and roll band formed in the early 1960s. ...

Parsons also produced three albums by Pilot, a Scottish pop rock band consisting of Ian Bairnson on guitar, Stuart Tosh on drums, and David Paton on lead vocals, guitars, and on bass. Their hits included January and Magic. Pilot was a pop rock group formed in 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland by former Bay City Rollers members David Paton and Billy Lyall. ... For other uses, see Pop rock (disambiguation). ... Infamous guitarist Ian Bairnson (born August 3, 1953 in Levenwick, Shetland Isles, Scotland) has been one of the most sought after sessionists in the music industry, working with a myriad of artists from a plethora of musical genres. ... Stuart Tosh was born in Aberdeen, Scotland September 26, 1951. ... David Paton (born 29 October 1949, in Edinburgh, Scotland) was a (mainly) bass and guitar playing member of three different bands. ...

Apparently inspired by his influential contribution to Stewart’s work, he founded The Alan Parsons Project with producer and songwriter (and occasional singer) Eric Woolfson in 1975. The Project consisted of a revolving group of studio musicians and vocalists, most notably the members of Pilot and (on the first album) the members of American rock band Ambrosia. Unlike most rock groups, the Project rarely performed live, although they did release a number of music videos. After releasing ten albums, the Project dissolved after 1987, and Parsons continues to release work in his own name and in collaboration with other musicians; Parsons and his band now regularly tour many parts of the world. This article is about the collective named The Alan Parsons Project. ... Eric Woolfson was a lead singer, songwriter and lyricist, executive producer, pianist, and co-founder of The Alan Parsons Project. ... Ambrosia is a musical group formed in the Los Angeles area during the early 1970s. ...

Although an accomplished vocalist, keyboardist, bassist, guitarist and flautist, Parsons sang infrequent and incidental parts on his albums. While his keyboard playing was very prominent on Alan Parsons Project albums, very few recordings feature his flute. In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. ... Deon Rexroat of Anberlin. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... A flautist, flutist, or flute player is a musician who plays the flute. ... Alan Parsons Project is a British pop-rock group of the late 1970s-early 1980s, founded by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson. ... For other uses, see Flute (disambiguation). ...

Of all his collaborations, guitarist Ian Bairnson worked with Parsons the longest, including Parsons' post-Woolfson albums, Try Anything Once, On Air, and The Time Machine. Infamous guitarist Ian Bairnson (born August 3, 1953 in Levenwick, Shetland Isles, Scotland) has been one of the most sought after sessionists in the music industry, working with a myriad of artists from a plethora of musical genres. ... Try Anything Once is the first solo album created by Alan Parsons following the split of The Alan Parsons Project. ... On Air is the second solo release by Alan Parsons following the split of The Alan Parsons Project. ... The Time Machine is the third solo album produced and engineered by Alan Parsons following the split of The Alan Parsons Project. ...

As well as receiving gold and platinum awards from nearly every country in the world, Parsons has received eleven Grammy Award nominations for engineering and production. In 2007 he received a nomination for Best Surround Sound Album for A Valid Path. Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... A Valid Path is the fourth solo album that Alan Parsons made after the split of his previous group The Alan Parsons Project. ...

The Project’s song, Sirius, has been used for years by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and the Kansas City Chiefs as background music for their home team player introductions. It was also used by professional wrestler Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat as his theme music during his first stint in the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s, and in the Michael Jordan film "Michael Jordan to the Max". (In addition, the song the Bulls use as background music for the visiting team introductions is Pink Floyd’s "On The Run," from The Dark Side of the Moon, engineered by Parsons.) The Nebraska Cornhuskers (often abbreviated to Huskers) is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. ... Steelers redirects here. ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Gold and black Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo the dog League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference... This article is about the professional basketball team. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC West (1970-present) Current uniform Team colors Red, White and Gold Mascot K. C. Wolf (1985-present) Warpaint (1963-1988) Personnel Owner The Hunt Family (Clark Hunt... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Pink Floyd album. ...

In May 2005, Parsons appeared at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California, to mix front-of-house sound for Southern California-based Pink Floyd tribute band Which One’s Pink? and their performance of The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. link In an interview with the Santa Barbara Independent newspaper regarding his work with Project Unity, Parsons also briefly mentioned Which One's Pink? link Agoura Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, and has the zip code of 91301. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic or space rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the Pink Floyd album. ...

Indie band Grandaddy made a promotional CD with the track “Alan Parsons In A Winter Wonderland”. Grandaddy was an indie rock group from Modesto, California, United States. ... Cover of Alan Parsons In A Winter Wonderland Non-Album promo single released by the band Grandaddy in 2000 Tracklist Alan Parsons In A Winter Wonderland ...

As of 2007, he tours under a revised name, The Alan Parsons Live Project (with Woolfson’s permission), presenting world-spanning concerts performing material from his most recent album A Valid Path as well as selections from the original Project. The earlier 2004-2005 shows offered vocalist P.J. Olsson’s track More Lost Without You while the later 2006 shows presented The Crystal Method-featured We Play the Game and opened with Return to Tunguska along with hits spanning the Project years. A Valid Path is the fourth solo album that Alan Parsons made after the split of his previous group The Alan Parsons Project. ... The Crystal Method is an American electronic music duo consisting of Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. ...

Parsons lives in the Santa Barbara, California, area. Nickname: Location in Santa Barbara County and the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Santa Barbara Government  - Mayor Marty Blum Area  - Total 41. ...

DISCOGRAPHY

Albums

Alan Parsons - Lucifer This article is about the collective named The Alan Parsons Project. ... Tales of Mystery and Imagination is a progressive rock album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). ... Mercury Records is a record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. ... I Robot is a progressive rock album recorded by The Alan Parsons Project, engineered by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson in 1976. ... Arista redirects here. ... Pyramid is a progressive rock album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... Eve is a progressive rock album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... The Turn Of A Friendly Card is a progressive rock album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... Eye in the Sky is a 1982 album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... The Best of the Alan Parsons Project is a 1983 greatest hits compilation by the Alan Parsons Project. ... Ammonia Avenue is one of the most successful albums for the Alan Parsons Project. ... Vulture Culture is an album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... Alternate cover Re-release cover Original cover with red filter Original cover with blue filter Stereotomy is the penultimate regular album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... Gaudi is an album by the Alan Parsons Project. ... All tracks written by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson Prime Time – 3:48 Lets Talk About Me - 3:37 Standing on Higher Ground - 4:22 Stereotomy - 4:26 Dont Answer Me - 4:10 Limelight - 4:38 I Robot - 6:00 What Goes Up. ... This article is about the year. ... Freudiana was the first album credited to Eric Woolfson as a solo artist, marking his split with former collaborator Alan Parsons, who is credited as producer. ... is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... is the 196th day of the year (197th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 208th day of the year (209th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Eye in the Sky is a 1982 album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Eye in the Sky is a 1982 album by The Alan Parsons Project. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Back cover The back cover of the original 1969 UK LP. Note that Her Majesty is not listed, unlike later reissues and the compact disc version—originally making it a hidden track. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Atom Heart Mother is a 1970 (see 1970 in music) progressive rock album by Pink Floyd. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic or space rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. ... This article is about the album by Pink Floyd. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic or space rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. ... Hollies is a 1974 album by the English pop-rock band The Hollies. ... ‹ The template below (Citations missing) is being considered for deletion. ... ‹ The template below (Citations missing) is being considered for deletion. ... Year of the Cat is a 1976 album by Al Stewart. ... Al Stewart (born Alastair Ian Stewart on September 5, 1945, Glasgow, Scotland), is a British singer-songwriter and musician. ... Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel were an English rock band from the early 1970s. ... John Miles is an English vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player best known for his 1976 Top 3 hit Music. ... Year of the Cat is a 1976 album by Al Stewart. ... Al Stewart (born Alastair Ian Stewart on September 5, 1945, Glasgow, Scotland), is a British singer-songwriter and musician. ... Time Passages is a 1978 album by Al Stewart. ... Al Stewart (born Alastair Ian Stewart on September 5, 1945, Glasgow, Scotland), is a British singer-songwriter and musician. ... is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Try Anything Once is the first solo album created by Alan Parsons following the split of The Alan Parsons Project. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... On Air is the second solo release by Alan Parsons following the split of The Alan Parsons Project. ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... The Time Machine is the third solo album produced and engineered by Alan Parsons following the split of The Alan Parsons Project. ... is the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Valid Path is the fourth solo album that Alan Parsons made after the split of his previous group The Alan Parsons Project. ...

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Billboard Top 40 Hit Singles

 # 3 - Eye in the Sky (1982) #15 - Time (1981) #15 - Don't Answer Me (1984) #16 - Games People Play (1980) #27 - Damned if I Do (1979) #36 - I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You (1977) #37 - (The System Of) Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether (1976) 

External links

• Alan Parsons Music Official Site
• Alan Parsons Project Official Site
• Alan Parsons in the Internet Movie Data Base
• Crawdaddy! "Parsons Knows: The Tale of Alan Parsons and Edgar Allan Poe" link