The Alan Parsons Symphonic Project 'Old And Wise' (Live in Colombia)

THE ALAN PARSONS SYMPHONIC PROJECT “LIVE IN COLOMBIA” - AVAILABLE AS DVD, BLU-RAY, 2-CD DIGIPAK, 3 VINYL GATEFOLD AND DIGITAL

On the evening of August 31st, 2013, a large crowd gathered at Parque Pies Descalzos in Medellín, Colombia. When Alan Parsons appeared on stage, along with the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and his band the audience went wild. This is an audio visual document of that incredible evening.

THE ALAN PARSONS SYMPHONIC PROJECT “Live in Colombia” is available now on earMUSIC as DVD, Blu-ray, 2-CD digipak, 3 x Vinyl, and download.

Alan Parsons was 19 years old when he landed a job at the world famous Abbey Road Studios, an important first step on his journey to becoming a world class engineer, producer and artist. Following his beginnings with George Martin and The Beatles, his contribution to Pink Floyd’s classic ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ earned him worldwide attention. As a producer he had many hits with Pilot, John Miles, Ambrosia and Al Stewart. Together with his manager and creative partner at the time, Eric Woolfson, he developed the Alan Parsons Project.

Following their debut album “Tales Of Mystery And Imagination“ (1976), they released a series of hit albums; namely “I Robot” (1977), “Pyramid” (1978), “The Turn of a Friendly Card” (1980), “Eye in the Sky” (1982), “Ammonia Avenue” (1984), “Vulture Culture” (1985), “Stereotomy” (1986) and “Gaudi” (1987).

Then Parsons and Woolfson called it a day, but Parsons had ambitions to perform the amazing music live. Now to the great delight of his fans, for the first time on a live video and audio recording, THE ALAN PARSONS SYMPHONIC PROJECT combines the talents of his amazing band with the lush sound of a 70-piece symphony orchestra, creating a very special show with unmatched quality. Together, they revitalize hits such as “Eye In The Sky“, “Don’t Answer Me“ and “Sirius“.

The lineup consists of Alan Parsons on acoustic guitar, keys, and vocals, P.J. Olsson (lead vocals), Alastair Greene (guitar, vocals), Guy Erez (bass, vocals), Danny Thompson (drums, vocals), Tom Brooks (keyboards, vocals) und Todd Cooper (saxophone, guitar, percussion, vocals). Alejandro Posada conducts the Medellin Philharmonic Orchestra

Track List
1. I Robot // 2. Damned If I Do // 3. Don’t Answer Me // 4. Breakdown // 5. The Raven // 6. Time // 7. I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You // 8. La Sagrada Familia // 9. The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part One) // 10. Snake Eyes // 11. The Ace Of Swords // 12. Nothing Left To Lose // 13. The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part Two) // 14. What Goes Up // 15. Luciferama // 16.Silence And I // 17. Prime Time // 18. Sirius // 19. Eye In The Sky // 20. Old And Wise // 21. Games People Play

[corneliusfoley]

One of my oldest favourites, I still have the 45 and play it from time to time. My wife died on the 8th July 2021 of cancer, two days after our 25th wedding anniversary, and I will always say, "She was a friend of mine." 😭

[billirvin]

As I enter my 8th decade of life, this song means more and more to me. This is my favorite Alan Parsons song.

[ratraceescaper]

I am a person who has always been deeply moved by music. I remember the first time I heard this many years ago. It hit me like a bolt of lightning, bringing me tears. This live version does the same. No attempt was made to change it from the original with the brilliant sax solo being faithful to the studio version.
It is incredible how many people here want it played at their funeral, or are drawn to it with the loss of a loved one.
An incredible piece of music that has deeply affected the lives of a special group of people. People who like me are genuinely moved by music.
Have you ever wondered how it can be that you are deeply affected by music but others around you are completely oblivious? I'm 64 now and having read all the comments here I am sure we are different, more sensitive in a way. Have you seen the film Close Encounters from the 80s? A group of disparate and different people brought together by a common power. I feel the people here are the same. Do you have a hate of injustice? Me too.
No I'm not crazy, I'm getting to the 'old and wise' stage of my life. The finishing line is in sight.
I have an idea, what if we were all to meet up in the summer of 2025 at my house in France and share our stories and listen to music every evening. Say the top 5 'make me cry ' songs and what they mean to for every person played on a big screen in the garden over a few days.
What do you think?
Ignore the video on my channel its not my house and its now sold. I used to store my tractor there!
Feel free to subscribe to my channel I've got a couple of playlists there. Not all make me cry stuff. I will post a video of my house in July when I return from my hols there.
Let's make it happen

[manuels]

The singer is singing with his heart and his soul.

[ruriyanagi.]

I'm old and cancerous but want to be wise. This song raise me up, thanks from Japan.

[CeeOlleab]

Aged 74 now, perhaps "Old and Wise" but this song still haunts, to those I leave behind I'll miss you all when I go. This song is the only thing I leave that will last.

[MostafaTarek]

Im 34 years old…recently diagnosed with bone cancer…

And suddenly this song means so much to me

Brilliant music and lyrics

[MrEnver]

As far as my eyes can see
There are Shadows approaching me
And to those I left behind
I wanted you to Know
You've always shared my deepest thoughts
You follow where I go
And oh when I'm old and wise
Bitter words mean little to me
Autumn Winds will blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time
When they asked me if I knew you
I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine
And the sadness would be Lifted from my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise
As far as my Eyes can see
There are shadows surrounding me
And to those I leave behind
I want you all to know
You've always Shared my darkest hours
I'll miss you when I go
And oh, when I'm old and wise
Heavy words that tossed and blew me
Like Autumn winds that will blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time
When they ask you if you knew me
Remember that You were a friend of mine
As the final curtain falls before my eyes
Oh when I'm Old and wise
As far as my eyes can see

[alangrey]

What a stunning performance vocally and orchestrally .

[OrangeSkyMusic]

This song always makes me cry. I could never sing it without crying. Thanks for creating such a Masterpiece. Bravo

[GrotrianSeiler]

This is one of the most stunning songs ever written. Alan Prsons Project has never been given the credit they deserve. Such beautiful creative music.

[shaipaz]

Seriously. How can ANYONE dislike this song??

[yappman]

RIP Eric Woolfson.
Masterpiece by you and Alan Parsons.

[jayarajjohnson]

The Saxophone piece in the end is so beautiful that I just don't want it to end. It's so beautiful & melancholic that it sums up all the sadness in this world.

[rickphillips]

I have just bought the DVD of this concert to have this song played at my funeral. After playing this track to my 7 year old she asked me why no one else knows this song?

That pretty much sums up what is wrong with this world now. Pretend celebrity, nonsense importance and lack of any reality.

This track is my go to track for grounding when all else fails.

[keyyc]

This song will be played in my funeral.

[karentooley]

This song was played at my brother in laws funeral in July 2020 at his request. He died from terminal cancer aged only 64. He was not old but he was so wise. This embodies everything he was, such a good friend to all he knew. So dreadfully sad and poignant. "When the curtain falls" nearly destroyed us all. I listen to it often and never fail to cry. So so sad.

[BobSchoepenjr]

End of the seventies when everybody was listening to disco, my two brothers and I where listening to APP, Yes, Genesis, Chicago ....This is an amazing performance. Thanks APP for all the musical gems, Grts from Belgium.

[dukestockslager]

My brother suffered a stroke one year ago- September 24, 2022- he was 62 years old- on September 30 over 125 people benefited from his tissue and organs upon his passing- we miss him dearly- he was so kind and even in his dying he continued to give! Listening to this is so strong! Thank you for such a beautiful message- how amazing that I found this tonight! Gods comfort through such beautiful words and music!

[djninocloud]

"The most beautiful and saddest song ever made!" My fiance spoke to me. She passed away in May 2022 and I am growing older with her always in my heart. 🖤