Alan Parsons Symphonic Project "Don't Answer Me" (Live in Colombia)

43 YEARS AFTER HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL RECORDS OF ALL TIME AND 40 YEARS AFTER THE RELEASE OF THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT’S DEBUT ALBUM IN 1976, ALAN PARSONS RETURNS WITH ALL HIS GREATEST HITS IN A SUPERB SYMPHONIC SHOW
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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 to be released on May 27th, 2016 on earMUSIC as a 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
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[@user-vi9cz9gr7t]

Brings you to a place you never want to leave

[@mikeberray]

Just imagine - there will never ever probably be any group in the future like Alan Parsons Project. That's kinda frightening.

[@Roberto-REME]

You simply cannot get tired of this song.

[@iagree5313]

Absolutely ❤❤ the E minor chord

[@wendylecker6937]

i agree

[@hoffy5157]

Shout out to Alan Parsons Project. It was just two days after the Pulse shooting in Orlando when I witnessed something incredible. It was them playing outside behind a bar in the parking lot facing a public street. Apparently the owner of this bar had ties to them and they must have dropped whatever they were doing that day to show up in Orlando as a tribute for Pulse. There was no fanfare and maybe fewer than 300 people even knew they were ever there. I was pinching myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. Coincidently coming across one of my favorite bands of the 70's just a few feet away and in front of a handful of people! It was uplifting indeed. What a very special thing they did that day, trying to do their part for a town that was in shock.

[@MerlinOpeth]

Great stuff

[@jeffthewhiff]

Alan has always been a classy guy and he is certainly a very talented musician. It is great to hear of stories like yours about famous people who do good in this world without any fanfare!

[@franksita4719]

I am so jealous!

[@martinalenz5029]

This I didn't know. Thank you for telling us about it. Have loved them for nearly my whole life.❤

[@RKyleBriese]

✊✊✊✊✊

[@buatt]

Don't forget he's the sound engineer who forged The Dark Side of The Moon for Pink Floyd.. An absolute Genius..

[@lorriesmith5086]

Mario L I'm impressed, you really know your music! I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan! Ever notice P. F. influence in Queens Ryche? (Sp?)

[@lorriesmith5086]

Mario L Sorry, in Queensryche's Silent Lucidity.

[@gauravsimha]

Nice use of the word forged there

[@David-xy3yc]

Tape op for Beatles

[@David-xy3yc]

George martins apprentice

[@michaelputignano8367]

I'm a metal guy and i love this song. I remember this video so vividly on Mtv back in the 80's. You remember,when Mtv actually played music because the "M" stood for music back then.

[@user-re7vz7ws1m]

MTV turned to shit!

[@russellsimonds7148]

YYYYYYEP! Me too. I totally get that

[@russellsimonds7148]

THESE LYRICS ARE AGELESS AND TIMELESS.

[@Nada867N6]

☺️😁👹

[@didierernould4223]

Tomorrow I'll be 60 years old...Listening to this song I feel 20...Again...

[@kubikiribasara3499]

and I feel 8 years old again...and it feels wonderful. God bless you and cheers.

[@MBEspinosa]

I do not remember hearing it before and I am already 63 ... but something of "youth" feels .... hahaha

[@bradjunes1610]

71 and young sir Feel the same

[@marlawelch1421]

@@kubikiribasara3499 q

[@marlawelch1421]

@@MBEspinosa q

[@joannajennings3899]

I was in my teens when this was released. I am now a "50 something" teacher and proud Mum of a pre-teen. I still love this. The ultimate love song. Fantastic orchestration. Despair in that voice. The perfect song for me. ❤

[@iagree5313]

All these people coming together in harmony and agreeance in humility. ❤

[@ErinRadke-lr5tn]

June 2024 loving all of this, Alan Parsons is one of a Kind!

[@santoshkaur2197]

Good evening Alan parsons you are a wonderful gentleman truly I Love all the song 🎵 and I Love all the words to it God bless you much respect to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋🥰❤️🌹🌹💋💋💋🥰❤️🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🥰💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@ellenseid-schmitz1334]

In the Age of 20 in Dezember 1980 I heard this Song at the First time. I was pregnant with my 2. Son. Today he is a great Fan of Alan Parsons and spezialy of this song ❤

[@dougkaimakis7550]

well it came out in 1984, so hmmm

[@user-om9lp3ce1d]

A coming of age song that symbolizes what love could really be. We were so lucky that this music was created for our generation. Thank you!

[@michelelomartire_634]

one of the best things about 50 years old,is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and Iam grateful !!!

[@billgasior6491]

You're DAMN right !!!!!!!!!!

[@bluebird4750]

May 2024. What musical genius 🤩

[@cezarmcknight8873]

One of the most beautiful songs ever made.

[@tadpole1492]

An absolute anthem of a song!! ❤

[@velveetaslingshot]

"If you need to believe in someone.....just pretend its me." The power of this line breaks my heart.

[@angieash9560]

ditto

[@proudmama347]

Same

[@colineckstrand271]

I hear you :)

[@wheresyaya6792]

exactly. well said.

[@summerdayfly]

Remember this like when it was first aired and the radio presenter this was apeice put together by a group of studio musicians who called themselves Alan Parsons Project but that couldn't be 40 years ago could it,oh my god that is ridiculous it sounds just as brilliant just simply gifted!!!

[@stevenburris969]

Beyond Brilliance !!

[@jasonbeale6875]

My latest favourite song and I’m 54. Tomorrow I might have a new one because I’m constantly remembering songs but I’m going to savour this one ☝️

[@patstiff]

That drummer is SO intense!!!

[@GordonBoyland-ux8tx]

SUPERBIO

[@RedtideFla]

Bringing me back to better days, getting old SUCKS!!!!!!!!

[@flashfish123]

Sitting in our living room, sweltering in California and my 100 year old mother- in-law is just loving this song and loving this man. She's never lost it....just love this and so happy to share it with her.

[@robertmessick5434]

So cool

[@ianmacfarlane9454]

👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@shibabrolove]

🌹send your mother-in-law👍

[@flashfish123]

@Midnight Dreary She surely is..!

[@31Alden]

How utterly wonderful 🎶❤️

[@maryannlamb5695]

What gorgeous orchestration! ❤

[@jonelfilipek7848]

It doesn’t seem to me that Alan Parsons sings lead on many songs. So glad to revisit this song.

[@josephf1555]

Alan Parsons and Jeff Lynne = 2 geniuses I grew up listening to

[@v0r0byov]

+++

[@georginaochoa7215]

I couldn't agree more.

[@virginiadelcarmenmoyacalde2941]

Mis amores Alan Parsons y Jeff Lynne 💙❤️🇨🇱

[@alcahallic4526]

Same here, just add Genesis (Abacab and prior albums).

[@mariamery7025]

True

[@jorgesindonivielma994]

No decade surpasses the 80's

[@jak888111]

A real creative decade indeed !

[@ChrisMparbis]

The 70's:🗿

[@jorgesindonivielma994]

@@ChrisMparbis ​@ChrisMparbis Never. The 70's was the worst decade ever. Only the stupid disco music and horrible fashion.

[@michaelputignano8367]

For any genre of music,it was the 80's hands down.

[@rayc.8555]

I can listen to this song over and over and it's that's good.

[@geoffscheimann2873]

Alan Parsons, Well What Can You Say, PURE BRILLIANCE!

[@ferielleberzane6475]

Il y a quelques jours j'ai pris un taxi et il y avait cette magnifique chanson ❤, j'ai fermé les yeux et j'ai basculé dans le passé avec les merveilleux souvenirs 😢

[@karenreardon5398]

There are no words worthy to express how fabulous this is. Master musicians to say the least.❤😊. Superb harmonies.

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

'Don't Answer Me' has been one of my all-time favorite songs since its release, and this is gorgeous! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@bettomed3]

i agree greatings from Colombia

[@JeffDJ69]

It's got a great, unique music video too!

[@anneauwaerter7995]

The Alan Parsons Project is one of two legendary bands that still are on my bucket list. Here's hoping some day to remedy that. Hands down, the most incredibly talented group to have ever performed in the 20th century.

[@31EddieFast]

Saw them last year in Durham NC. My favorite concert ever.

[@teresafetzer561]

Back the song 80s i love it.

[@stevenshayes490]

Summer 2024 and still digging AP!!

[@sandrafaith]

This song still slaps. And this music video was iconic!

[@centrist1008]

The strings, horns, vocals. Just superb.

[@maryjowhite8058]

When I need to listen to something beautiful that calms my mind and soul, Alan Parsons is where I go. All I need. Love Alan Parsons Project and everything they have ever done. This one…. breaks my heart.

[@TirdadGharib-gz5my]

Alan parsons project wonderful. ❤️ 💙 💜.

[@florenciabusca2986]

Porqué. Hablan en pasado si está presente para siempre amén

[@harrisontiemann3276]

I am 87 and love his music. Relaxing

[@XXX_xxxxxxxx]

Many more wonderful years to you, sir!

[@tangerinedream7211]

This song really takes you back, where did all those years go, good job they were enjoyable .

[@hugopontes4457]

I discovered "Don't Answer Me". Excellent musical group and best song. I want to listen to music all day long.

[@starastronomer]

That Sax solo at 2:42 beautiful.

[@hawkeye1836]

Agree completely, absolutely beautiful !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@David-nl1zt]

OMG I've not heard this song in 30 years. So many emotions running through my head right now...

[@bernicehenry9738]

And your heart...that's the beauty of music

[@airager]

It makes me think of what a Phil Spector/Brian Wilson collaboration would sound like!

[@harrisontiemann3276]

I am 87 and really cherish this music. It makes the heart feel great. Lost 3 loved ones and this music is comforting.9/8/2021

[@gpkelly75]

@@airager yes!

[@WilliamCamilleri]

plonker

[@neillflate7871]

Great song. If you haven't seen the video, be sure to check it out. If it didn't, it should have won some kind of major award.

[@mrcyde]

I have to say, That's a beautiful jacket he's wearing.

[@pamelapickett4004]

sod the bloody jacket listen to this great music!

[@juancamilorestrepog.7530]

Best concert I've ever been. Absolutelly brilliant, a life-goal achievement. This concert was in Medellín, Colombia. The best of all is that it was FOR FREE!

[@bassinbillRC5300]

That was a free concert? holy Toledo oh my goodness that is so awesome!

[@jodyporter6086]

They were just fantastic last year in Denver, Colorado. I never get tired of their music. Amazing band.

[@CouponingwithJani]

I would have loved to have been there myself. I’ve heard him in concert, but not with an orchestra. What an amazing experience you must have had.

[@bettomed3]

Hola Juanca...me encontraba por esos dias fuera del pais...mi hermano me comentó de la convocatoria para esta recital...creo que fue en el parque de las luces? Saludos desde Bogotá

[@GuitarBeast-xp8dp]

This is my ringtone for when my mom calls.

[@_PrimetimePranks]

Lol

[@jonelfilipek7848]

Heeheehee 😅😅😅

[@maximilianmurri5947]

❤❤

[@wendylecker6937]

so smart and so fun

[@Brenda-rz9bp]

How did you get it? I'd love to do that

[@RiverOfBlacklights]

Mr. Moon: _"Thanks pal..."_ Mrs. Star: _"Twinkle, twinkle"_

[@peterfranks7619]

This is why KZbin can be so powerful. I truly wish I had such God given talent for music. The words are beautiful 😍.

[@starskyhutch9303]

1984..i was 17 when i first heard this song.fell inlove.

[@zuleikamayerrosa4299]

Minha adolescência, amores que tocaram meu coracao de cristal, quem amei ja nao esta entre nós, ainda bem que temos musica pra relembrar nossas histórias, só nosso coracao sabe a dor e o amor , a saudade e as lembranças ❤

[@victorrevoredolavalle2267]

Alan Parson, un artista músico compositor y carismático representante del universo musical dueño de mi pacion musical desde los años 70 muy buenos y excelentes años.

[@wendylecker6937]

still loving and listening in 2024

[@santallum]

Brings a lump to my throat

[@billtummel45]

Allan Parsons is a musical Genius!!

[@Sarasdad91]

Life needs to come with a time machine.

[@kevinschmidt7751]

Tonight me and my girlfriend were in the Goodwill store in Southern Indiana at 6:30 on a Sunday night and it was snowing that song came to my voice when we came home tonight I pulled it up and I probably haven't heard this song in 30 years I don't know why it came to my voice but it did and I started reviewing some of these songs from the past when I was in high school in Clarksville Indiana what a fun evening

[@karenreardon5398]

I had to listen to this one twice tonight. Love, love this song. Alan's delivery is beautiful.❤😊

[@catmandude1800]

I still remember when this premiered on NBC's Friday Night Videos. [Does it sound TOO corny to say it was a simpler time?] It definitely reached me, at any rate. I still tear up when I hear it.

[@scorsese90]

Alan Parsons es un ingeniero de sonido, productor musical, compositor y músico. Nacido el 20 de diciembre de 1948 en Londres. Participó en la producción de discos significativos de la historia de la música como "Abbey Road" y "Let It Be" de los Beatles o "The Dark Side of the Moon" de Pink Floyd. Entre mediados de los años 70 y 1990 , con la creación junto a Eric Woolfson de "The Alan Parsons Project", obtuvo gran popularidad y éxito comercial. Como curiosidad para todos los buenos melómanos, en la última aparición pública de los "Beatles" en la azotea de un edifico Londinense mientras interpretaban "Get Back", se puede ver como un joven Alan Parsons está realizando labores de de técnico de sonido. Fué el sueño hecho realidad, fué la base sobre la que se desarrolló mi carrera, el ingeniero que supo ver el futuro del rock. Pero "mi proyecto musical no era cantar en directo, sino solo grabar discos. Empezamos a tocar en directo en el año 1995. Hemos esperado mucho tiempo, ya que empezamos a grabar en 1976 y, hasta casi 20 años después, no hubo conciertos". Alan Parsons tanto en solitario como el grupo que formó, sigue siendo uno de los grandes referentes del Rock, Rock progresivo y rock conceptual. Saludos a todos.

[@alaneddycondarcoaguilar8830]

Interesante dato, gracias amigo.

[@marioernestoguerrerohernan5905]

Te falto cual fue su primer álbum como solista que incluso fue y has sido uno de los mejores producido en el año 1976 y bueno otras cosas más que se te escaparon

[@marcelobaez4474]

Alan's not got a great voice but he's not a bad singer

[@ianmacfarlane9454]

👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jesusladislaoanazcorenteri2078]

Gracias por su información.

[@SingingPostman27]

I like ALL of Mr. Alan Parsons songs, just forgot some. Thank you so very much.

[@BrianHamilton-jy7qx]

Alan Parsons is a musical genius

[@s.bokowski8627]

Love this song , so smooth , relaxing , takes your mind to another place it wants to be or an imaginary one.

[@manonfire9052]

Yes that's true.

[@sandraguerrero8213]

Me too

[@chutbodeesiripoon8041]

Me too

[@Christian-du7qt]

Je suis fan de la première heure et je resterai à NANTES pour l'écouter en boucle ALL NIGHT and DAYS MERCI BEAUCOUP POUR TON MESSAGE MUSICAL D'AMOUR À LA FÊTE DES MAMIES .

[@franksita4719]

Alan Parsons and Jeff Lynne were two of my favorite British composers who got me through 4 years of college. I got to see ELO but never got to see the Alan Parsons Project.

[@lizzieball3795]

I feel like this song is about something much bigger than a romantic relationship between two people.

[@holgerreimann1880]

Thank´s for oure music. Greetings from germany, east.

[@samvandam1766]

If you believe in the power magic I can change your mind And if you need to believe in someone Turn and look behind When we were living in a dream world Clouds got in the way We gave it up in a moment of madness And threw it all away Don't answer me, don't break the silence Don't let me win Don't answer me, stay on your island Don't let me in Run away and hide from everyone Can you change the things we've said and done? If you believe in the power of magic Its all a fantasy So if you need to believe in someone Just pretend its me It ain't enough that we meet as strangers I cant set you free So will you turn your back forever on what you mean to me? Don't answer me, don't break the silence Don't let me win Don't answer me, stay on your island Don't let me in Run away and hide from everyone Can you change the things we've said and done? Don't answer me, don't break the silence Don't let me win Don't answer me, stay on your island Don't let me in Run away and hide from everyone Don't answer me, don't break the silence Don't let me win Don't answer me, stay on your island Don't let me in Can you change the things we've said and done? Don't answer me, don't break the silence Don't let me win Don't answer me, stay on your island

[@janicedejongh2316]

Flipping awesome. I was in my 20's in the 80's...brings back amazing memories ❤🎉

[@Tuxicat62]

Wow! Can’t believe Alan Parsons will be 70 this year! Amazing how he is still so much like he was when APP started. All that creativity has kept him young!

[@pamelapickett4004]

age has got nothing to do with true talent, just cruel that people still think you are going to look the same 50 years later,l what do you want? Talent or looks

[@mariamery7025]

Alan es un encanto siempre luce joven y sabio

[@emiliamabelascua872]

Y hoy su cumpleaños! Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina! Donde tuve la dicha de verlo en 3 oportunidades!! 👏👏👏👏

[@suecondon1685]

I'm not going to leave this earth until I've seen them live. 😏

[@barryquayle1405]

It is my ambition too. Hope I haven’t left it too late

[@barbaraackermann4202]

Danke das es euch gibt,super Musik❤❤❤❤

[@RodCornholio]

Every bit as genius as a Brian Wilson composition.

[@d..m2250]

Glückwunsch und alles Liebe Dir. Dieses Lied ( bin 50 ) seit vielen Jahren. Sooooooooo schön .

[@ShortOrderCook]

I always loved the complex harmonies that sound so smooth and blend so effortlessly. Loved hearing this again after many years.

[@TheRickie41]

Such a young voice, still!!! Geniuses don't age, as it seems. So wonderful!

[@stephentaege6255]

Omg Alan is such a legend love and respect from Australia mate 🤠

[@christiankrueger8048]

Thank you for the great music and for this amazing version especially! The sax man ... that sax is killing me!

[@gaylefriedman3773]

Excellent Songs!

[@alexestrada77]

This song gives me the chills, 2020 and still sounds like new 😄😄😄, many memories of lost loves, always dreaming thank you!

[@laustjensen9572]

You can say that again, gets me everytime and hoped I could turn back time!

[@kathleenmadigan2728]

A voice like silk! ❤️ it

[@MissJensk1]

2021

[@rsmol11]

They are absolutely fabulous.

[@Puchis_michi1017]

Beatiful 🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@francesmagro5468]

This song reminds me of all the jerks I came to know in my life. Dear God please bless them wherever they are.

[@bassinbillRC5300]

While transporting a passenger I picked up from Hartsfield-Jackson airport here in Atlanta, the lady I had in my car listened to three Alan Parson songs. At first she did not know the name of the artist playing on my SD card infotainment system. I explained to her it was Alan Parsons Project performing Sirius/The Eye in the Sky. She then listened to Alan Parsons's Project performing Prime Time from the Ammonia Avenue album. She said to me: I know that song but forgot who performed it. Next was the song Don't Answer Me from the same album. She really liked the music and lyrics so much she began singing the chorus of Prime Time. I then told her after the music was over, I had a vinyl album at home called Alan Parsons Project LIVE. She is Columbian. I told her the album was performed in Medellin. She was so surprised by this fact. Best ride of the day and night on that Friday. $10.00 tip came my way!

[@Drahlers]

Greatest song ever, greatest musician ever, Legend.

[@aldo2708]

Quote from the APP website ( FAQ ) : " Eric Woolfson was the main songwriter and lyricist for the APP writing 95% of the music and 100% of the lyrics. He also sang lead vocal on many of the APP’s greatest hits including ‘Eye in the Sky’, ‘Time’ and ‘Don’t Answer Me’. He played keyboards on practically every APP track recorded. He was also the manager of the APP and handled all the business side. It was his decision to call it ‘The Alan Parsons Project’ - a choice he often described as both the best and worst in his career. The best because he got to enjoy the success of his work without any of the fame. The worst in that generally no one outside the music industry had a clue who he was! "

[@JimmyMcGrath-vy8by]

Different Sound, Different band, Different time, Magical! Stuff like this lasts forever. You cannot put a 'Best before date' on this one👌

[@Vortexrec]

I was there.... Marvelous evening!

[@mohammedzouani702]

la prima ipostasi Alan genio

[@mrcyde]

I'm seriously jealous!

[@Be1More]

first heard this music at a very important time in my life

[@richardshultis9626]

My favorite Alan Parsons song. A classic!

[@hectordomingotroncoso3047]

ALAN IS THE BEST,HIS MUSIC COME BEASIDES THE YEARS, THEY ARE ONLY NUMBER,"DAYS ATE NUMBER". RIGHT TO THE END.

[@gradybird3336]

I've been lucky enough to see this amazing band twice. Professional and beautiful beyond belief.

[@kerstinkerstin203]

Danke! Klasse! Viele Grüße aus Düsseldorf!!

[@joannajennings3899]

Hello, Dusseldorf! Greetings from England. ❤

[@denisacuprova1601]

Denisa super písnička hlavně jak z pívá 😀

[@jjames2161]

how fortunate to live in a time with these artists ! stoked on the symphony ! this entire project is top shelf ...edit-sound-cams-lights and those I have may have overlooked

[@mariaelenachungacontreras4134]

Si las lágrimas saltan de mis ojos...es porque están llenos de esta canción.

[@albertinimg]

The fact that young Tom Hanks is directing the orchestra makes it even more special.

[@joannajennings3899]

😂

[@oiramsq73]

I remember watching the music video for this song as a child (it was a Dick Tracy cartoon strip...) thinking how amazing it was - the vocals - the words - that saxophone... 5,000 years later (or so it would seem) it still manages to impress me.