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The Alan Parsons Project
The Alan Parsons Project was a British rock music, rock duo formed in London in 1975. Its core membership consisted of producer, audio engineer, musician and composer Alan Parsons, and singer, songwriter and pianist Eric Woolfson. They shared writing credits on almost all of their songs, with Parsons producing or co-producing all of the recordings, while being accompanied by various session musicians, some relatively consistently. The Alan Parsons Project released eleven studio albums over a 15-year career, the most successful ones being ''I Robot (album), I Robot'' (1977), ''The Turn of a Friendly Card'' (1980) and ''Eye in the Sky (album), Eye in the Sky'' (1982). Many of their albums are concept album, conceptual in nature and focus on science fiction, supernatural, literature, literary and sociological themes. Among the group's most popular songs are "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You", "Games People Play (The Alan Parsons Project song), Games People Play", "Time (The Alan Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" is a song by the British progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project, featured on their 1977 album ''I Robot (album), I Robot''. Written by band leaders Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson, "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" was sung by pop singer Lenny Zakatek, who would go on to sing many of the band's songs. In the United States, the song was a moderate success and charted at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background In 1977, the song was released as the lead single from the group's second album, ''I Robot''. The song was a moderate success, charting at #36 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #22 on the RPM 100, Canadian chart. Music video The video, the only one known in which Parsons stars, is based on the album's title, "I Robot". It begins with Parsons rummaging through a library of reel recording tapes. Parsons then leaves the library to another room shrouded in a haze. He happens upon what appears to be a prehistori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Answer Me
"Don't Answer Me" is a 1984 song by the Alan Parsons Project from the album '' Ammonia Avenue''. It reached number 15 on the ''Billboard'' charts in the United States and was the final ''Billboard'' Top 20 hit for the group. It also reached number 58 in the United Kingdom, the group's highest chart placing in their native country. The music video was rendered in comic book style, with art and animation by Michael Kaluta. The song Instead of the art rock and progressive rock sounds for which Alan Parsons was well-known, Parsons crafted "Don't Answer Me" in the style of Phil Spector and his Wall of Sound technique. Eric Woolfson, the co-writer, handled lead vocals on the single, with Mel Collins providing a saxophone solo with a "soothing yet destitute wail". Music video The music video was filmed at the Broadcast Arts animation studio, with Kaluta acting as lead designer and animator from a script by D.J. Webster. The video took 23 days to film, using a 40-man animation tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Woolfson
Eric Norman Woolfson (18 March 1945 – 2 December 2009) was a Scottish songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, executive producer, pianist, and co-creator of the band the Alan Parsons Project, who sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Woolfson also pursued a career in musical theatre. Early life Woolfson was born into a Jewish family in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow, where his family owned the Elders furniture store. He was raised in the Pollokshields area on the south side of the city and educated at the High School of Glasgow. Woolfson's interest in music was inspired by an uncle and he taught himself to play the piano. After leaving school, he briefly flirted with becoming an accountant before moving to London to seek opportunities in the music industry. Early career Arriving in London in 1963, he found work as a session pianist. The then current record producer for the Rolling Stones, Andrew Loog Oldham, signed him as a songwriter. During the following years, Woolfson wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
''The Turn of a Friendly Card'' is the fifth studio album by the British progressive rock band the Alan Parsons Project, released in 1980 by Arista Records. The title piece, which appears on side 2 of the LP, is a 16-minute suite broken up into five tracks. ''The Turn of a Friendly Card'' spawned the hits " Games People Play" and "Time", the latter of which was Eric Woolfson's first lead vocal appearance. An edited version of the title piece combining the opening and ending parts of the suite was also released as a single along with an official video. As with the band's previous albums, ''The Turn of a Friendly Card'' is a concept album with its theme focused on the gambling industry and the fate of gamblers, with more than one reference to Las Vegas (e.g. "there's a sign in the desert that lies to the west" from the title piece). Musically, the album is more melodic and accessible than the band's previous work. Up to this album, all Alan Parsons Project albums had been pac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canteen (place)
A cafeteria, called canteen outside the United States, U.S., is a type of Foodservice, food service location in which there is little or no waiting staff table service, whether in a restaurant or within an institution such as a large office building or school; a school dining location is also referred to as a dining hall or wikt:lunchroom, lunchroom (in American English). Cafeterias are different from coffeehouses, although the English term came from the Spanish language, Spanish term ''cafetería'', which carries the same meaning. Instead of table service, there are food-serving counters/stalls or booths, either in a line or allowing arbitrary walking paths. Customers take the food that they desire as they walk along, placing it on a tray. In addition, there are often stations where customers order food, particularly items such as hamburgers or tacos which must be served hot and can be immediately prepared with little waiting. Alternatively, the patron is given a number and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eye In The Sky (song)
"Eye in the Sky" is a song by British rock band the Alan Parsons Project, released as a single from their sixth studio album, '' Eye in the Sky'' (1982), in May 1982. It entered the US ''Billboard'' charts on 3 July and hit No. 3 in October 1982, No. 1 in both Canada and Spain, and No. 6 in New Zealand, becoming their most successful release. The instrumental piece "Sirius" segues into "Eye in the Sky" on the album. On the single release, "Eye in the Sky" appears on its own, with "Sirius" edited out. In 2019, Alan Parsons recorded a version in Catalan, under the title "Seré els teus ulls al camí" ("I'll be your eyes on the road"), for the CD edited by '' La Marató de TV3'', a telethon devoted to raising funds for the research of incurable diseases. Personnel * Alan Parsons – Fairlight CMI, production, engineering * Eric Woolfson – Wurlitzer electric piano, lead and backing vocals, production * Ian Bairnson – acoustic and electric guitars * David Paton – bass * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirius (instrumental)
"Sirius" is an instrumental by British rock music, rock band The Alan Parsons Project, recorded for their sixth studio album, ''Eye in the Sky (album), Eye in the Sky'' (1982). Nearly two minutes long, it segues into "Eye in the Sky (song), Eye in the Sky" on the album. Since 1984, it has been played at Chicago Bulls home games, and subsequently became a staple at many other college and professional sporting events throughout North America. Background Alan Parsons wanted the first song on the album to be "Eye in the Sky", but felt there needed to be an introduction leading up to it. As he was working on ideas at home on his Fairlight CMI, he wrote a riff that he liked, which ultimately became "Sirius". This riff was played using a clavinet sample with added Delay (audio effect), tape delay. Originally, "Sirius" was not written in the same key as "Eye in the Sky", but was re-recorded in the studio once the band realized it could lead into "Eye in the Sky". Usage in media Sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time (The Alan Parsons Project Song)
"Time" is a song released in 1981 as a single by the Alan Parsons Project. It was from their 1980 album ''The Turn of a Friendly Card''. In the U.S., the song peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart, "Time" peaked at number 10. In addition, "Time" spent two weeks at number 14 on ''Cashbox (magazine), Cashbox'', making it the group's second most successful single ("Don't Answer Me" from 1984 also reached No. 15 on the Hot 100, but reached No. 17 on ''Cashbox''). ''Cashbox'' ranked it as the 94th biggest hit of 1981. Outside the US, the song peaked at number 30 in Canada. The song was the first Alan Parsons Project song (and single) to feature Eric Woolfson as lead vocalist, and one of the group's few songs in which Alan Parsons's own voice can be heard singing (background/counterpoint vocals). Chart history Weekly charts Year-end charts References External links * 1980 songs 1981 singles 1980s bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Games People Play (The Alan Parsons Project Song)
"Games People Play" is a 1980 song by the Alan Parsons Project. It peaked at No. 16 on 14 March 1981 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart as well as No. 18 on ''Cash Box''. It appears on the album ''The Turn of a Friendly Card'' and was sung by Lenny Zakatek. Single version The single version of the song features two edits, one during the instrumental section preceding the guitar solo, and another shortening the guitar solo. It is also sped up slightly. The "single edit" included on the deluxe anniversary edition of ''The Turn of a Friendly Card ''The Turn of a Friendly Card'' is the fifth studio album by the British progressive rock band the Alan Parsons Project, released in 1980 by Arista Records. The title piece, which appears on side 2 of the LP, is a 16-minute suite broken up int ...'' from 2015 is edited differently and presented at the original pitch, so it is not the actual single version. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Release history References {{a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sociological
Sociology is the scientific study of human society that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. The term sociology was coined in the late 18th century to describe the scientific study of society. Regarded as a part of both the social sciences and humanities, sociology uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change. Sociological subject matter ranges from micro-level analyses of individual interaction and agency to macro-level analyses of social systems and social structure. Applied sociological research may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, whereas theoretical approaches may focus on the understanding of social processes and phenomenological method. Traditional focuses of sociology include social stratification, social class, social mobility, religi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Literature
Literature is any collection of Writing, written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically considered to be an art form, especially novels, Play (theatre), plays, and poetry, poems. It includes both print and Electronic literature, digital writing. In recent centuries, the definition has expanded to include oral literature, much of which has been transcribed.; see also Homer. Literature is a method of recording, preserving, and transmitting knowledge and entertainment. It can also have a social, psychological, spiritual, or political role. Literary criticism is one of the oldest academic disciplines, and is concerned with the literary merit or intellectual significance of specific texts. The study of books and other texts as artifacts or traditions is instead encompassed by textual criticism or the history of the book. "Literature", as an art form, is sometimes used synonymously with literary fiction, fiction written with the goal of artistic merit, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supernatural
Supernatural phenomena or entities are those beyond the Scientific law, laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin 'above, beyond, outside of' + 'nature'. Although the corollary term "nature" has had multiple meanings since the ancient world, the term "supernatural" emerged in the Middle Ages and did not exist in the ancient world. The supernatural is featured in folklore and religious contexts, but can also feature as an explanation in more secular contexts, as in the cases of superstitions or belief in the paranormal. The term is attributed to non-physical entity, non-physical entities, such as angels, demons, gods and ghost, spirits. It also includes claimed abilities embodied in or provided by such beings, including Magic (supernatural), magic, telekinesis, levitation (paranormal), levitation, precognition and extrasensory perception. The supernatural is hypernymic to religion. Religions are standardized supernaturalist worldviews, or at least m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
