Alan Parsons Project - Sirius Eye in the Sky (Live 1995)

After showing early promise as a musician - learning piano, guitar and flute as a child, Alan started to take on the role of listener rather than the player. Although still working as a musician in the late sixties he turned his attention to a career at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, where he was fortunate enough to have participated in the last works of The Beatles. He was assistant engineer on "Let It Be" and the brilliant "Abbey Road" album. A long association followed; both with the studio and Paul McCartney. When the Beatles split up, Alan went on to engineer such classics as Wings "Red Rose Speedway" album and the singles "Hi Hi HI" and "C Moon". He had a similar association with The Hollies on many hits including "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother", and "The Air That I Breathe". This was only the beginning however; As the engineering mastermind behind Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" album, Alan became highly sought after as one of the new breed of creative engineers. His decision to enter into production resulted in immediate success. He clocked up several hits with Pilot, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, John Miles, and Al Stewart. With all this success, Alan found a very real need for management and business guidance. It was then that Eric Woolfson, with whom he had worked at Abbey Road, became actively involved in steering Alan towards becoming an artist in his own right. Although they started with a business venture, Eric was to use his songwriting talents to form a creative partnership with Alan. In 1974 they started adapting selected works of Edgar Allen Poe to music. Two years, and thousands of feet of tape later, the Alan Parsons Project was born: The highly acclaimed "Tales Of Mystery And Imagination" album was the first in a series of award-winning albums - "I Robot", "Pyramid", "Eve", "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", "Eye In The Sky", "Ammonia Avenue", "Vulture Culture", Stereotomy", and "Gaudi". As well as receiving gold and platinum awards from nearly every country in the world, Alan has, to date, received ten Grammy nominations for engineering and production. Alan still finds time to produce records for other artists: most recently albums for Colin Blunstone and Vitamin Z ,and the soundtrack of the film "Ladyhawke", directed by Richard Donner. Alan started a company that is devoted to improving the sound quality of film and video. He has also turned his hand to directing music based TV programmes, his London Calling developed into a major series on MTV, and he was instrumental in the creation of Music Box, the European music cable service. The Alan Parsons Project had never aspired to concert tours or live performances, but Alan and Eric were always aware of their concepts' suitability for theatre, film, and concert. To further this end they approached Brian Brolly and together with him have spent the last two years in Alan's studio creating and developing a work which is a logical continuation of their previous achievements: Freudiana, which is to premiered at the Theatre An Der Wein in Vienna, marks Alan's debut as a theatre sound designer. The Alan Parsons Project will also be making their debut live on stage at the Antwerp Proms this year. This biography was written for the "Freudiana" press kit in 1992. For more details about the life and work of Alan Parsons, read the "Tales Of..." section in each issue of The Avenue newsletter.

[@lavenderrose786]

I still get goose bumps when I hear these acoustic guitars all playing in synch with everything else...love this ....

[@furzkram]

Unforgettable. Can be heard decades later. There's nothing comparable shown up as of now, and this will hardly ever happen.

[@Strangleholdintn]

This version is one of THE BEST songs ever!

[@Strangleholdintn]

It may not look as good digitally but it's still the best version, not the FAT BASTARD version sweating in cowhide.

[@Sean-wp7st]

The fireworks were perfectly synchronized! Fucking amazing!

[@Yabbadabbawhat100]

I always loved this song, but I've never seen the performance before. They sound amazing! And maybe it's just me, but something about the string sections happily clapping along just adds to the enjoyment. Very nice touch!

[@JohnWayneColt45]

The World Liberty Concert was a concert that took place on May 8, 1995 next to the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem in the Netherlands. The concert was held in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the liberation of Europe and is the largest memorial concert ever held in the Netherlands. Performances were provided by Alan Parsons (with Chris Thompson and Mick Mullins), Art Garfunkel, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Wet Wet Wet, Candy Dulfer, UB40 and Rene Froger.

[@baddfingerz]

WoW. Those are some heavy hitters. No doubt Alan produced some of their albums.

[@logica10]

RIP Eric. Such a fine artist cannot be forgotten.

[@TOMRIPLEYable75]

The true Ginius behind APP.

[@eddiebever662]

I love this performance of "Eye In The Sky".

[@33blazer10]

Doesn't get much better, than Alan Parsons!!!

[@togue777]

Eric was without a doubt the voice for this song and he does a near perfect performance here.That being said, Alan does a respectable job later on. The vibe here is great.

[@yvonnevans6832]

My second reaction to this post. The first one: Wish I could have been there. Now: Just a year ago we (me, at the age of 53 and my former boyfriend ;), at the age of 57) got married. In our own home, in presence of only our kids & partners and our dogs. We started the ceremony by playing "Sirius" (rather loud). No wedding rings, instead we used two candlesticks, each with half a star. Our "YES" became official by putting them together. Thank you, Alan Parsons Project, thank you Sirius for making our humble wedding ceremony so unique and unforgettable. Couldn't have been better.

[@danieljacoboaranda2161]

Un día como hoy pero de 1948 nació un genio musical...

[@Keith1997d]

It is a pity not to see Eric Woolfson: his voice on "Eye In The Sky" is amazing. Love both songs.

[@RogerDiotte]

Me back when I discovered FM existed and this playing on a deserted 4 lane Interstate 75 one dreary October evening Northern Michigan...

[@fabrizioceruso4453]

gaiardo sto video

[@BertBreeman]

This video is taking during the 'liberty' concert in 2005 in the Netherlands. We commemorated the liberation of our country 50 years ago. This hole concert was amazing and very good. Alan Parson was the musical 'director' of this liberty concert.

[@gabrielabeck970]

Alan Parsons ist für mich seit 30 Jahren der Grösste

[@Fons1958]

I was on stage this whole day together with my brother (who past away in 2001) and a very good friend during the concert. I remember it was VERY cold.

[@davidbritton1802]

AWSOME. VIDEO. -!!!!!! FANTASTIC. MUSIC-!!!!!

[@whitcheywoman13]

The singer is Mick Mullins of Modern Romance on THIS version. There are several different musicians, along with Alan who have sang this song. Mick also does the song Old and Wise from the same concert

[@thalytaalencar1768]

Música perfeita, daquelas que tocam verdadeiramente a alma.

[@beatriz045]

I'm in love whit Alan Parson since my childhood 😍😍😍😍 platonic love 😍 😍 😍 💟 💟 💟 💟

[@lindawoodward9355]

The lead singer is MICK MULLINS - who has a haunting voice and is very easy on the eye...great to watch and also does an amazing g job as lead vocalist on 'old and wise' during same concert .... Wonderful... Where are you now Mick ?

[@j.carbajal302]

+Linda Woodward Sin duda alguna MICK MULLINS el mejor complemento en esta gran agrupacion !

[@katemyers3661]

Linda Woodward I know! I have just discovered this video. I wonder why Alan hasn't had Mick do more of his shows. He's wonderful!

[@marymyers8697]

The most recent work of Mick's that I've been able to find is a video from 2012 where he sings with Peter Howarth the song "Last Goodbye". They also wrote the song together.

[@huguettemarquet4675]

Mick is Cliff Richard's chorist too

[@huguettemarquet4675]

Mick is Cliff Richard's chorist too.

[@timmmahhhh]

RIP Eric - your contributions to the arts are fantastic. Sirius will live forever, in big part to its own greatness, but some credit can also go to legendary Chicago DJ Tommy Edwards known as Little Tommy from Animal Stories. It was Tommy that first played it to introduce the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

[@thizizheat4ever]

i love the 90s of the USA!!!

[@mariosteppan4875]

Das Konzert in Leipzig 14.05. 2017 war Suuuuuper ! Danke

[@rosgj77]

Eye In The Sky I ve this vinyl !!! i love this song.. very much so much good memories .. !!! greattttt

[@AURORA18000]

Was für `ne coole Nummer .... Höre ich immer wieder sehr gerne ...

[@uxy1]

I listen to this tune over and over and over again... this is sooo epic! absolutely love it :)

[@huguettemarquet4675]

Where was this concert ?

[@DavidSmith-sf4rl]

Huguette Marquet This was the World Liberty Concert on May 8, 1995 in the Netherlands.

[@davidyoung5114]

Awesome song, especially live with a full orchestra backing you up.

[@pietdebondt007]

At 2:03 you see it is at the World Liberty Concert. If I remember correctly, it was in Arnhem, Holland near the bridge that was so important during operation Market Garden in 1944...

[@garyfoutch5974]

pietdebondt007 Thanks for the information. I will try to find a cd or any kind of tape .. VHS what ever.. thanks again. I love this band.

[@LightSvet]

Awesome Live Performance "Alan Parsons Project - SIRIUS/EYE IN THE SKY" ❥Mystery and Imagination:) Eye In the Sky Looks Into Your Soul ☼ I Get the Magic Feeling ❥❥ This Is the Road from the Eye to the Heart Light ☼♥☼ The Wonder of Universe Within All •´¯`•.¸¸.•☆♥☆ Ŀ☼√Ξ #allanparsonsproject #pinkfloyd #beatles #rockmusic

[@LightSvet]

RELAXING ROMANTIC MUSIC Alan Parsons still working as a musician in the late sixties he turned his attention to a career at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, where he was fortunate enough to have participated in the last works of The Beatles. He was assistant engineer on "Let It Be" and the brilliant "Abbey Road" album. A long association followed; both with the studio and Paul McCartney. When the Beatles split up, Alan went on to engineer such classics as Wings "Red Rose Speedway" album and the singles "Hi Hi HI" and "C Moon". He had a similar association with The Hollies on many hits including "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother", and "The Air That I Breathe". This was only the beginning however; As the engineering mastermind behind Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" album, Alan became highly sought after as one of the new breed of creative engineers. His decision to enter into production resulted in immediate success. He clocked up several hits with Pilot, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, John Miles, and Al Stewart. With all this success, Alan found a very real need for management and business guidance. It was then that Eric Woolfson, with whom he had worked at Abbey Road, became actively involved in steering Alan towards becoming an artist in his own right. Although they started with a business venture, Eric was to use his songwriting talents to form a creative partnership with Alan. In 1974 they started adapting selected works of Edgar Allen Poe to music. Two years, and thousands of feet of tape later, the Alan Parsons Project was born: The highly acclaimed "Tales Of Mystery And Imagination" album was the first in a series of award-winning albums - "I Robot", "Pyramid", "Eve", "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", "Eye In The Sky", "Ammonia Avenue", "Vulture Culture", Stereotomy", and "Gaudi". As well as receiving gold and platinum awards from nearly every country in the world, Alan has, to date, received ten Grammy nominations for engineering and production. Alan still finds time to produce records for other artists: most recently albums for Colin Blunstone and Vitamin Z ,and the soundtrack of the film "Ladyhawke", directed by Richard Donner. Alan started a company that is devoted to improving the sound quality of film and video. He has also turned his hand to directing music based TV programmes, his London Calling developed into a major series on MTV, and he was instrumental in the creation of Music Box, the European music cable service. The Alan Parsons Project had never aspired to concert tours or live performances, but Alan and Eric were always aware of their concepts' suitability for theatre, film, and concert. To further this end they approached Brian Brolly and together with him have spent the last two years in Alan's studio creating and developing a work which is a logical continuation of their previous achievements: Freudiana, which is to premiered at the Theatre An Der Wein in Vienna, marks Alan's debut as a theatre sound designer. The Alan Parsons Project will also be making their debut live on stage at the Antwerp Proms this year. This biography was written for the "Freudiana" press kit in 1992. For more details about the life and work of Alan Parsons, read the "Tales Of..." section in each issue of The Avenue newsletter.

[@lara8550able]

RELAXING ROMANTIC MUSIC Христос Воскресе , my dear Butterfly Angel Svetlana . Lots of Love and Happiness to you & yours Loved one too . Yours Queen of the Roses Lara .

[@LightSvet]

Lara Of Bosnia Save Our Planet From Disaster Воистину Воскресе!! Thank you Dearest Lara ~ Beautiful Queen of the Roses! Many Blessings of Joy ~ Love ~ Peace ~ Good Health to You and Your Dear Ones! Love You sweetheart!!

[@RedlightRecordsStudio]

It's a testament to this song's cool that it makes even this bunch of dorkwads look good. the dork factor of this bunch is off the freakin charts!!

[@AmbeyPankake]

My parents saw them live a few years ago. I wish I could've gone with!

[@lynnstash2247]

best song!!!! love it from way back until now...

[@kandisnicely40]

Age 70 me Grateful to have seen APP so long ago Music lives on

[@GigiCorrado1]

Brillant!!! Blows your Mind.I like Alan Parson singing lead to this song.

[@TheGoldensbridge]

Such a wonderful intro to a great tune. Nothing more to say.

[@joebagodonuts7563]

And now!!!!!!! The starting lineup for your WORLD CHAMPION CHICAGO BULLS!!!!!!!

[@tjcampana8901]

LOVE THIS BAND.GREAT SONG..DONT THINK THEY EVER HAD \A BAD ONE..WHO IS THE SINGER IN THIS VIDEO HE IS GREAT...ALLAN PARSONS BAND AWESOME

[@Svenska9]

Mick Mullins

[@huguettemarquet4675]

He works with Cliff Richard on concert like chorist

[@NelmaMattosinho]

Yes, magic feeling and this eyes that see all !

[@lorenzoricciarelli8555]

....e questi sono grandi ricordi... riuscire a ricondividerli con l'anima stupenda frequentata a quei tempi.. un desiderio forse irrealizzabile ma che basta a mantenermi giovane.

[@roberttello1956]

one of the best sometimes forgaten musicians Please Rock the World!!!!!

[@corn8603]

I seen this show in Louisville at the Palace Theater with Kansas as special guest. Killer Show!

[@themadcap1898]

Jeff Cornelius Lucky devil!

[@thomasmoore9232]

So many years... and yet Alan hasn't aged one bit

[@leftyblonde]

Too good to be true? A very nice looking man.

[@guruartist9777]

inter-stellar connection!... Humankind cannot continue being ruled by fools!

[@ItalianStalian1017]

Great Song. Brings Back Lots of Memorys.

[@Mariannelfk]

Look at that orchestra get into this fantastic AP song! Perfect concert experience!...wish I would have been there!

[@noewtf]

love u alan.. thanks for this really amazing song.. ^^,

[@MarceloMartinMusica]

Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing this wonderful of the great genius of all time Alan Parsons.

[@aubhar]

That is what you call ingenious creative music with great lyrics.

[@SateliteRadio24]

that is exactly magic music in my ears!!! Exciting!!!

[@Guthorm]

The Alan Parsons Project are the main inspiration who made me decide to start to play, when I was a kid... And this is one of my all-times preferred songs. :)

[@jimmyeatwar]

Esto es historia universal, es una leyenda, es arte, es belleza, es la perfección.

[@SergioNigro]

Eccezionale la musica degli Alan Parson Project e spettacolare il video live.

[@SHADOWSOUNDMUSIC]

Thank you Eric... I'll miss you my friend!!!

[@geffrydescallar]

my salute to allan parsons project.,WOW.

[@brb0713]

In my opinion only three bands have achieved absolute Master status ,, Alan Parsons , Pink Floyd , Moody Blues ,,,,,,,,,,,,,in no particular order

[@divaslive6953]

You forget the Queen, Freddy was also a brilliant lead vocalist and his masterpiece in singing will absolutely cannot be denied. Also to name a few, Earth, wind & Fire, TOTO, Eagles also did such a huge impact which some of the bands today looking up to.

[@Bleutisk]

The Moody Blues have always been my favorite band. I was so happy to be turned on to the Alan Parsons Project, as an alternative to the Moodies. I might add, ELO, too.

[@zackiinu7194]

Uh....... What about Queen?

[@tedpetry2028]

I've seen Queen twice and the Moody Blues once. Alan Parsons has a unique sound and his music is so melodic and wonderful Alan brought out the best in many of his band members, and makes is so fun to listen. Trip thru memory lane. The project is such a wonderful ensemble.

[@manuelalvarez25]

Bret B Moody Blues? Wtf you like Drake too? Hillbilly!

[@LangRoodi]

Alan Parsons Project - Sirius Eye in the Sky (Live 1995)

[@LangRoodi]

Alan Parsons Project - Sirius Eye in the Sky (Live 1995)

[@hakan737]

I liked it very much when I listened first that I was young boy in 1990s, now still I liked it very much.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Incredible guitar sound on intro...all time fav axe tone

[@aquawoman12]

Prophetic song...eye in the sky is looking at us everywhere now!

[@fatimapais9534]

beautiful!!!!

[@AntonelloMazzeo]

Il max della musica. Bellissimo video. 💯

[@osmarargueta2832]

Exelente,Genio Musical Hermosa Creación Mi favorita Saludos desde GUATEMALA,C.A

[@apolmisa1995]

From the year i was born! damn i missed this concert

[@falcoman43]

grandi e grande il bel video complimenti vivissimi ciao...

[@limbofighter]

great song ,,,fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!

[@freedumb2003]

The opening is one of the most identifiable and evocative lines in rock history (other than maybe Rock & Roll Part 2 and the opening to Baba O'reilly). I think if you pay attention to the lyrics and appreciate the quality of the music, you will understand why this is an important cut, live or not.

[@Voicesofnations]

Whoh great, I was there in 1995 in Arnhem ( lived there ) it was better while being there then on tv, never forget it. A shame there is no reak good registration of the concert. Thanks for posting. Robert

[@leftyblonde]

A most wonderful person!

[@moose3861]

one of my fav bands of all time

[@Bela66699]

This is not the band Alan Parsons Project. This is Alan Parsons solo. All members are new

[@Fakultet]

That is freaking BRILLIANT pyrotechnics.

[@caspardelabrador]

fantastic in one word!!!!

[@lusitana58]

WONDERFULL! Thats music with feeling.

[@MarteinRuitenbeek78]

I been at this concert. It was the world liberty concert. Candy Dulfer, Joe cocker, ub40, etc. I will never forget it. Thanks mate for sharing. Cheers!

[@seadawg1stmate]

Rest in Peace, maker of music. Eric, you were one of a kind and will be missed, though your gifts remain to bless us! May we meet in Heaven!

[@zordakAU]

Nothing better than watching a concert and a helicopter buzzing above

[@TheGilmoore]

toujours aussi géniale ça ne prend pas une ride.................

[@RevGuitarzilla79]

Superb. Parsons is great!!!

[@Wurstkommission]

Was waren das noch für Zeiten, als dieser Hit auf dem Oberwerth zum Einmarsch lief...

[@wvlekker]

Definitely the kind of show I couldn't have missed... APP is unbelievable.

[@sherryfitzgerald4918]

i don't know if it was mentioned, but this was taken from the World Liberty Concert. The concert can be seen in whole on KZbin. it is fabulous

[@maxwelljrdn]

What I find cool about this, is Ian felt this show was so important, that he brought THE 1973 Gibson Les Paul the song (and every album) was recorded with out for this performance. Every other 90s APP show he played the blue PRS, but he felt it special to use his prized Les on this recording. Pure class

[@baddfingerz]

Alan Parsons is an INCREDIBLE musician, yet he dedicated most of his career to producing other people's music. When you have albums like Pink Floyd's legendary DARK SIDE OF THE MOON under your belt, there is nothing you can't do and nothing left to prove!

[@EulaliaPistis]

Almeno una volta nella vita , bisognerebbe vedere in live un loro concerto!!!!! Straordinarioooooo....

[@Your_favourite_main_character]

beautiful melody

[@Ritaholden1]

Amazing!!!!

[@backslaps]

Incredible freaking song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fonzireyes]

I totally grew up with these guys' music during the 80's. I just learned about Eric and I felt, well, I guess just like the rest of the Parsons fans. They are in the top 10 of my list of favorite bands.

[@Barakx8]

The MAN! A genius! Makes one want to smoke grass again! Also brings back memories of MJ and the Bulls!

[@Strangleholdintn]

Awesome display

[@Lightningyeye]

HOW COULD YOU DISLIKE THIS SONG ???? YOU ARE NOT CREATURE !

[@geoffrey121148]

Great music!

[@JavierL2]

amazing

[@TheBene73]

GORGEOUS!

[@juancastaneda4877]

Esta es calidad de musica !!!!!!

[@양호봉-g3y]

beatiful view

[@normal_media]

appropriate song for this day and age. :) Still an awesome song.

[@jorj119]

wonderful!

[@Fons1958]

Right next to the famous "Bridge to far" in Arnhem. I watch the fireworks standing right next to Alan Parson later that evening. At the same time my buddy Rick and brother Jos were talking with Alan's guitar player (the man with the hat in this vid). Never after had I been so close to these guys.

[@philparis89]

fabulous!