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Even though 1987's Gaudi was inspired by architect Antonio Gaudi, its songs seem to lack the assertiveness or the instrumental endowments that usually occur within the Alan Parsons Project's work. With a leaner, edgier sound that is best represented on "Standing on Higher Ground," the easiness and touch that should have enveloped this album is noticeably absent. While not a complete failure, the album does reveal some passion with the last track, "Paseo de Graciad," a finely orchestrated instrumental done exquisitely in full Parsons style. The usual lineup of Miles, Woolfson, Zakatek, and Rainbow share the singing duties, with Geoff Barradale taking over on "Standing on Higher Ground." The songs on the album have difficulty supporting any imagery or symbolism concerning the album's main character, which was done masterfully more than ten years earlier with Tales of Mystery and Imagination, a musical voyage through Edgar Allen Poe's work. Here, the songs stand up well individually, but Parsons is a conceptual virtuoso who usually ties together his main idea through the use of each separate song. Although Gaudi isn't without some minor merit, its lasting impression doesn't leave much regard for its central character. [The 2007 Sony BMG reissue included bonus tracks.]
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
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Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Composer - The Alan Parsons Project, Lyricist
(P) 1987 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Howes, Timpani - Bob Howes, Conductor - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, Engineer - Alan Parsons, Producer - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Laurie Cottle, Bass - Stuart Elliott, Percussion - Stuart Elliott, Drums - The English Chorale, Performer - Ian Bairnson, Guitar - Richard Cottle, Synthesizer - Richard Cottle, Saxophone - Tony Richards, Engineer - Lenny Zakatek, Vocal - David Cripp, Horns - John Heley, Acoustic Cello - Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Keyboards - Eric Woolfson, Piano - Eric Woolfson, Executive Producer - Andrew Powell, Arranger
(P) 1987 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer
(P) 1987 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Howes, Timpani - Bob Howes, Conductor - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, Engineer - The Alan Parsons Project, Composer - The Alan Parsons Project, Lyricist - Laurie Cottle, Bass - Stuart Elliott, Drums - Stuart Elliott, Percussion - The English Chorale, Performer - Ian Bairnson, Guitar - Richard Cottle, Synthesizer - Richard Cottle, Saxophone - Tony Richards, Engineer - David Cripp, Horns - Geoff Barradale, Vocal - John Heley, Acoustic Cello - Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Piano - Eric Woolfson, Keyboards - Andrew Powell, Arranger
(P) 1987 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Composer - The Alan Parsons Project, Lyricist
(P) 1987 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer
(P) 1987 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Howes, Chorus Master - The Alan Parsons Project, Producer - The Alan Parsons Project, Engineer - The Alan Parsons Project, Programmer - The Alan Parsons Project, Performer - The Alan Parsons Project, Keyboards - Alan Parsons, Composer - Alan Parsons, Lyricist - Stuart Elliott, Percussion - Stuart Elliott, Drums - Ian Bairnson, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Ian Bairnson, Electric Guitar - Chris Blair, Producer - Mel Collins, Saxophone - David Paton, Bass - Eric Woolfson, Composer - Eric Woolfson, Lyricist - Eric Woolfson, Executive Producer - Eric Woolfson, Keyboards - Andrew Powell, Arranger - Andrew Powell, Conductor
(P) 1987 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
Even though 1987's Gaudi was inspired by architect Antonio Gaudi, its songs seem to lack the assertiveness or the instrumental endowments that usually occur within the Alan Parsons Project's work. With a leaner, edgier sound that is best represented on "Standing on Higher Ground," the easiness and touch that should have enveloped this album is noticeably absent. While not a complete failure, the album does reveal some passion with the last track, "Paseo de Graciad," a finely orchestrated instrumental done exquisitely in full Parsons style. The usual lineup of Miles, Woolfson, Zakatek, and Rainbow share the singing duties, with Geoff Barradale taking over on "Standing on Higher Ground." The songs on the album have difficulty supporting any imagery or symbolism concerning the album's main character, which was done masterfully more than ten years earlier with Tales of Mystery and Imagination, a musical voyage through Edgar Allen Poe's work. Here, the songs stand up well individually, but Parsons is a conceptual virtuoso who usually ties together his main idea through the use of each separate song. Although Gaudi isn't without some minor merit, its lasting impression doesn't leave much regard for its central character. [The 2007 Sony BMG reissue included bonus tracks.]
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:38:39
- Main artists: The Alan Parsons Project
- Composer: Eric Woolfson
- Label: Arista
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Progressive Rock
(P) 1987 Arista Records, Inc.
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