Alan Parsons: From The Dark Side of the Moon to The Alan Parsons Project

In this episode, Alan Parsons shares insights from his prolific career, including his engineering work with legendary bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd as well as his evolution into a headlining artist and producer with The Alan Parsons Project. Alan recalls his contributions to iconic albums such as "Abbey Road" and "The Dark Side of the Moon," shaping the sound of a generation.

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[daroob]

As a former mixer of Alan‘s live project, I can say he is the only boss I ever had that, at the end of a tour, asked how the band could have made things better for ME. A production genius and humble gentleman - he was an absolute pleasure to work for/with.

[demonslayer]

This guy looks fantastic for being 75 years old

[hernanguerrero]

I met Alan Parsons when he was once in Argentina. He was staying at the hotel I worked. The producer that brought him just told him I was a fan of his work, and he just came and shook hands and started talking and thanking me I liked his music... nice and humble guy that I was really shocked.

[markh]

My favorite underrated Alan Parsons work was on Al Stewart's Year of the Cat. Absolutely crystalline, unfussy production. Beautiful.

[murrieteacher]

Thank you Rick, I sat through the interview, sometimes with tears of joy, sometimes with tears of sadness. I am 78 years old, I have been a musician since the age of four. With my hands now impeded with arthritis, my instruments have been put away. I am lucky that both my sons have embraced music of all genres and are both music teachers and put together school jazz, rock or classical bands. Perhaps the most repeated statement throughout the interview was "I didn't know that" followed by "ahhhh". I think Alan is the forgotten hero of music. I am now going to turn on the amp, clean the stylus, and pull out a few albums. Thank to both of you.

[JackKirbyFan]

This IS the biggest star you've had Rick and you've had many. I idolize him. Not only for his talent but for his humility. What a treat to have a sit down with him.

[rwalker]

Beato has become a music historian. Bravo!!!!

[kenp]

WOW WOW WOW WOW. Rick you are leaving YOUR mark on music history. These interviews will be archived, studied, and enjoyed by people for DECADES. Thank you Rick, thank you so much for all you do. Alan Parsons. Just a musical genius on SO MANY levels. Enjoyed every second of this interview. David Gilmour next??? Please!!!

[kengaskin]

As a young newlywed with a wife who worked night shifts at the hospital I listened non stop to two records, The Original Soundtrack 10cc and I Robot. I was over the moon when six or seven years ago Alan and his guitarist were treated by my chiropractor son in law and gave him four backstage tickets for a concert in 21:34 Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
What a lovely man to meet on a personal level. We met his wife and daughter as well as all of the band members. They invited us out to eat a post performance meal with them. A terrific experience I will never forget.

[paulhunt]

My high school English teacher brought an album to play for us thinking it was a narrated book of Edgar Allen Poe. It was my first time hearing The Alan Parsons project. I was blown away, we all were. Even after hearing she had made a mistake she let us listen, to both sides. I think she enjoyed it. Of course this was the late 70’s. Thank you Mrs Kirk.

[laurencehastings]

Alan is a humble, gentleman, genius who started at the very bottom of recording studio work to reach the pinnacle and then proceeded to be an epic performer in his own right.

[ianboyle]

Talking about "The Air That I Breathe", Rick's tone and expression when he says, "And ... you recorded that?" A moment of visible awe.

[afrohawk]

My favorite interview yet. Alan Parsons is music royalty for all time. What a legacy and a gentleman. Fantastic!

[Kauffeebaby]

Rick, I really appreciate that you throw in a picture of the gear Alan is referring to - these are iconic mics and outboard gear that most of us will never see in person!

[WilliamMoneyhun]

I'm a 60-year-old American. While I was growing up, Alan's name was on my radar screen, and I knew of the Alan Parsons Project, but until this interview, I knew not much about him. His obvious intelligence reminds me of that of David Gilmour and Ian Anderson.

[rex-racer]

He and Ringo obviously go to the same Fountain of Youth depository

[Thesjester]

AP is an intense person! Very much a sound engineer. Sits quietly listening to Rick’s playbacks of old tunes. Listens quietly and carefully. His answers were very calculated. Loved every minute of it! Rick can you get Jeff Lynne to appear?!! Those orchestrations with ELO and that distinct sound that resurrected so many famous careers (Wilburys of course!)

[Feehan]

These interviews need to be in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. I learn more about rock history from this channel than anywhere.

[craigtaylor]

If Alan isn't in theRock and Roll hall of fame, he sure as hell should

[MrSupro]

I can say from spending time working on his home studio Alan Parsons is one of the most pleasant people I have ever met in the music industry.