First Time Hearing | Alan Parsons Sirius/Eye In The Sky | Reaction!!

[@nancysmith38]

Please listen to the studio version as well.

[@DH-gk8vh]

Absolutely, I intend to! Too amazing to miss!

[@jamesmcvinish8651]

Decades ago I used to sell electrical products, including stereos. I would often use this to demonstrate how good a product sounded.

[@Nite37]

Alan Parsons was the engineer on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. He also worked on Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles.

[@Wazoodust]

Almost everything he engineered was beautifully done, Al Stewart, The Hollies (Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress), Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Pilot, Ambrosia and another handful or two I can't think of. Always a clear but full sound.

[@fnaright]

Yeah, because he's a luciferian.

[@mikes8948]

Super-talented musician, songwriter, engineer, producer(?) and herder of cats (musicians) in the studio.

[@iron_rush_theater1246]

And soundtrack to the movie "Ladyhawke." trivia points!

[@deborahpaley21]

abbey road too

[@RichardGriffis]

"The sun in your eyes makes some of your lies worth believing" my favorite line

[@williamredding4448]

I have to be honest though. It wasn't her eyes.

[@MearasRex]

Same!!!

[@joewestern6387]

This is a good live performance, but… The track from the studio recording, imo, is much better.

[@BananaHammock2001]

Yes! It sounds like a totally different singer

[@granthoule]

@@BananaHammock2001 In Alan's defense, the original studio track was recorded over 40 years ago.

[@atomspliter3493]

@@BananaHammock2001 it is, He did not sing this track. Eric Woolfson sang it originally, but has since passed away.

[@lilamuzik3385]

Disagree...you don't get the passion.

[@joewestern6387]

@@lilamuzik3385 - Perhaps it depends n how you’re listening to it. If you’re listening to a digital recording (CD, blu-ray MP3, or over the radio etc), which suck the life out of music, then maybe so. As good of a musician and composer as he is, Parsons’ strong suit was always (imo) as a sound engineer. Brilliant work on Dark side of the Moon, and on Eye in the Sky. The studio version, on 185g vinyl, played on a high-quality turntable (using an Ortofon stylus) though a vintage 125w receiver, pumped out through JBL 4312 studio monitors, for example, is as close to music perfection as you’ll find. I have both the live and studio versions on vinyl and cd (blu-ray). On the studio vinyl, you can hear the beginning, middle, and end of every note, and feel each drum beat like a tap on the shoulder. The live version is really good, don’t get me wrong, but the audio quality is not anywhere close to the studio recording; it can’t be, and shouldn’t be expected to be. As an audio experience, the studio recording is vastly superior. Same with his other work, I Robot, and Turn of Friendly Card. The sound engineering and production is fantastic. But you’ve gotta be listening to vinyl. Digital music is only samplings of a sound wave, not the entire wave, so it’ll never sound as good, then add compression, like MP3 format and sound quality goes town the drain.

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

At guard, From North Carolina!!! 6’6” Michael Jordan!!!!

[@joltmark3612]

I was hearing "Aaaand now, the starting lineup for your Chicago Bulls!"

[@laurasedor4641]

YES!!

[@toddstevens13]

The Man in the Middle

[@Larry821]

Brings up some amazing memories. When you heard that intro, you knew that, no matter how much the Bulls let you get ahead, you were going to face doom in the end.

[@TerryGramlick]

I used to watch Bulls games with my Dad, and he always got a kick out of my imitation of Ray Clay introducing the team to this song.

[@whitnk]

I remember playing Eye in the Sky on vinyl lifting the needle and starting over again and again. Something about it …

[@shannonconway6634]

Alan Parsons is an absolute musical genius and he’s worked with the Beatles at Abbey Road when he was just about 20 These are actually separate songs but people think of it as a single song and when I saw an interview with Alan Parsons he said no they are separate songs.

[@derekdonnell6503]

ME TOO!!!

[@soocool78]

Specifically the song was used for the bulls during the Jordan era. It’s become so synonymous with basketball intros because of how iconic that era was that they use it in other events

[@J24J]

Exactly. The Bulls and MJ are all I think about when I hear this. I’ve been inside the United Center, and when this music starts, the fans go crazy and the whole place vibrates…unforgettable!

[@jenniferoesch7573]

Aaaaaand now, your world champion Chicago Bulls!

[@J24J]

@ The great Ray Clay!

[@ImaDogTrainer]

I'm an ol' fart and those of my generation know how much this man has contributed to the music industry. Bio a mile long. "Don't Answer Me" is probably my fav song.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I've had the "I Robot" record in some form since the day it came out. Every time I hear "Breakdown" I'm 13 again and life is excellent for about five minutes.

[@jesselobo3213]

Long before i discovered Pink Floyd I had heard about Alan Parson's. I didn't know about their connection until a few years down the road. All I know was that The Alan Parsons Project's music was the first progressive music I had ever heard, and I loved it. I listened to "The Turn of a Friendly Card" and was hooked.

[@TheNorcalmonkey67]

Rick Beato does an amazing interview with him on youtube....he was at the BEatles rooftop concert, produced Darkside of the Moon....he's incredible...worked on Abbey Road as well....he was also Pink Floyd's FOH Sound engineer (Front of House) when they played live for a spell....amazing individual and an incredible talent....

[@carolynprefontaine9776]

Try" I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" by them

[@nolaspeaker5656]

Games people play.

[@Edward-tm1dm]

The whole I Robot album and Tales of Mystery lmagination Edgar Allan Poe

[@ryanr5319]

Thanks sir. Such a great discography. Easy on the ears, awesome on the speakers. Audiophiles unite!😊

[@pamelabourgeois2628]

The studio version is the one you turn up really, really loud in the truck!

[@MDElam]

Although Alan Parsons isn't the greatest vocalist, he is a great musician, sound engineer, arranger, etc. The Alan Parsons Project is one of the gems of the 70s and 80s progressive rock scene. "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" and "Games People Play" are must-hear songs!

[@djknox2]

Alan Parsons is a LIVING LEGEND. Polo is there is a LOT of great music for you to explore. Some really cool LPs like I Robot, Pyramid, Turn of a Friendly Card etc... Some Other Place, Somewhere, Some Other Time. Wow. There's a few rare master sound engineers that went on to be master Music Producers and then genius recording artists in their own right: Alan Parsons (Abbey Road, Darkside of the Moon), Daniel Lanois (Joshua Tree, So, Achtung Baby), Rupert Hine (Worlds Apart, Tiny Dancer). If you don't know the music of these three guys, check it out. For The Love of Wynona by Lanois is pure musical art, as is Unfinished Picture by Hine and of course I Robot by the Alan Parsons Project.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Polo: Check out The Alan Parsons Symphonic Project "Time" (Live in Columbia) if you have time, someday.

[@dianer.9203]

Ditto

[@PaulaRankin-h3l]

Yeah, that's a great piece.

[@irodney47]

Time is amazing

[@DavidJones-lz4io]

Heartbreaking but beautiful

[@cowboy-o3m]

alan parsons is a genius pure and simple

[@sherrellrichmond4307]

He was the engineer on a lot of albums, including Abbey Road, Dark Side of the Moon , Let it be and Year of the Cat (one of my faves).

[@orvillegibson188]

Alan Parsons and his killer band (Alan Parsons Project), were big news in the late 70s. Parsons is not only a superb musician, but is a masterful producer. He engineered and produced all of Pink Floyd's albums. Studio wizardry right there.

[@paulgibson490]

Sorry but Alan didn't work on all Floyd albums he was to buisy doing work with other artists have a look on Wikipedia to see what he worked on.

[@sandybourdeau9300]

Alan Parsons was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth and is now Sir Alan Parsons.

[@markbucher7609]

Polo, check out Elton John's "Funeral for a Friend", off the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album

[@deborahpaley21]

YES!!!!

[@charlesm9929]

Followed, of course, by Love Lies Bleeding.

[@TransDental]

I think one of Moses' lost commandments (11-15) is that one must immediately follow Funeral for a Friend with Love Lies Bleeding.

[@sandybourdeau9300]

The live version of Alan parsons I wouldn’t want to be like you, should be next

[@joshjacobs3906]

"But the sun in your eyes make some of the lies worth believing".......Great line❤️🔥

[@emorylarge4106]

Produced one of best albums dark side of the moon

[@VegasAlien1]

Alan was the engineer. The band produced the album.

[@squirrelray1]

Was present for the roof-top Beatles performance and the last 2 Beatles records. Engineered Dark Side of the moon - Pink Floyd and then had an entire career with A.P.P. Quite the resume.

[@stevenparker4684]

Alan Parsons was the sound engineer for pink Floyd's " Dark side of the moon"

[@stevenparker4684]

​@@squirrelray1sound engineer

[@squirrelray1]

@@stevenparker4684 Good catch, I stand corrected

[@kdevinturner8778]

Sir Alan Parson's production, management, and leadership skills must all be off the charts. Amazing. Thank you, Polo. Glad you heard it.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Alan Parsons Project is a deep rabbit hole; THE RAVEN, I ROBOT, PSYCHOBABBLE, CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, etc. Studio cuts always recommended, as he's a Sound Engineer and genius in the studio.

[@allanhayes3598]

The Alan Parsons Project released eleven studio albums over 15 years, with standout albums like I Robot (1977), The Turn of a Friendly Card (1980), and Eye in the Sky (1982). Their albums often explored themes of science fiction, the supernatural, literature, and sociology. Popular tracks include “I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You,” “Games People Play,” “Time,” “Sirius”/“Eye in the Sky,” and “Don’t Answer Me.”

[@ImaDogTrainer]

The name came because the band had no name and Alan was bringing in various musicians to record on songs and they would say I'm going to work on the Alan Parsons project.

[@frommatorav1]

Sirius/Eye in the Sky is my favorite song(s) from Alan Parsons Project but another great one is Games People Play. I never tire of either song.

[@laurenmh5326]

Games People Play, I Robot, I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You, Psychobabble...so many great songs. A truly unique band with their own cool vibe.

[@TheChoochooboy99]

I love this live version of the songs. The transition from Sirius to Eye in the Sky is seamless. Great choice for this reaction.

[@robblaber6655]

They have produced some GORGEOUS songs and melodies ... I've loved them for DECADES ❤

[@gtplumbing2004]

RIP Eric Woolfson.

[@christophertaylor9100]

So very sad, the band really was his.

[@sandybourdeau9300]

Now you are finding a true genius. omg this song and the Alan Parsons Project

[@DJFalkoHannover]

The studio version has one of the most soothing production style and mood there is out there! Listening to the song (studio version) gives you such a special warm and cosy feeling!

[@VickiGraybeal]

Always a thrill to experience your reaction to this great music. I am 74 years old and still blasted this in my car with the windows down.

[@mletrout7942]

RIP Eric Woolfson, one of my favorite vocalists of all time. Alan is such a complete genius in the studio. Remember, when you listen to Dark Side of the Moon, you’re listening to Alan Parsons. Great reaction. Thanks.

[@atomspliter3493]

Not a bad rendition although I prefer the studio version .. the vocals are more percise, more haunting

[@christophertaylor9100]

Woolfson was a better singer, but he wrote the song so he'd know better

[@caroleann_2142]

Alan Parsons...The Mastermind Engineer of Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon.😊❤ This Song is Fab, The Eye in the Sky, Casino Cameras...watching you 😅

[@mikephillips2707]

He is fantastic. He did a concert album called tales of mystery and imagination based on Edgar Allan Poe’s the raven. Absolutely incredible and worth listening to the entire album.

[@mikephillips2707]

Concept album

[@EShelby2127]

Exactly! A great Halloween offering!

[@johnmason9708]

This was one of my favorite bands back in the day. I would cruise down the interstate listening to this song.

[@Musicismylove888]

The harmonies are phenomenal. Alan Parsons' project is one of a kind. Like so many great bands at that time they are a well oiled machine.

[@brandonx7215]

Chicago Bulls opening song as Jordan's Bulls came onto the court...also Ricky the Dragon Steamboat's entrance theme as he entered the ring in WWF/WWE days...

[@FeiTongWen]

Your pleasure enjoying this track made this video sooooo enjoyable. It's a treat to see you react in such a positive, surprised way. Cheers!!!

[@lilamuzik3385]

I agree Polo....Steve Miller Band worth checking out.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

☀️✨️☀️ The sun in your eyes made part of the lies worth believing ☀️✨️☀️

[@eileenmckenna5357]

It made me get teary eyed when I first heard as a kid. Happened again.... Beautiful 😢

[@Rob-oy2hr]

Me too! Something about this song just leaves you teary eyed.

[@lmkeniston216]

Polo great reaction! I’m so glad you loved these too. Saw them live in the ‘90s, tour was sponsored by a high end audio brand, “only” 12 guys on that tour but the sound was remarkable, pristine, once in a lifetime. Listen to I Robot (the album) when you get the chance.

[@Boethius411]

God knows we all miss amazing harmonies and great melodies. Thank you Sir Alan Parsons.

[@AnnButowski]

Greetings Polo, from Illinois. I enjoy watching your videos and commentaries. Thank you.

[@retropyro]

Rick Beato recently did an excellent interview with Alan Parsons on his channel, it's nearly an hour long and has some great stories about his career. Highly recommend it.

[@seanyuke3249]

Eye in the sky brings back some misty old memories for me.

[@Tolemac7]

Hey Polo ~ Alan Parsons Project is one of the very few groups that hit it out of the park with every song they created. Alan is a master song maker and his recording genius is legendary, and the people he surrounded himself with are some of the finest musicians and vocalists around. You simply cannot go wrong with any song from them.

[@DemaGeek]

This is fantastic, but the studio version is even better!

[@lrr1952]

The Alan Parsons Project is my wife’s favorite group. We have now been to two shows, the most recent in August. Both at a small venue, the Paramount, in Denver. Th3 first time we saw them was during Covid. They had to cancel twice! Alan Parsons was so apologetic! He said they had to come back and have the show for all of us that waited so long. Really quite impressive.

[@Jude_196]

Have ADORED THIS SONG for YEARS!! Studio cut is JUST SO GOOD!! ENJOY, POLO!! ❤❤❤❤

[@vivianarosemena9952]

If you like Alan Parson Project, check out Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), Moody Blues, and Yes, all ver groovy bands of the 70s

[@Doc552]

Alan Parsons is in Pink Floyd Dark side of the moon. He Is brilliant with vocals could find the sound the music! A very talented man.

[@SONbird5112]

Steve Miller, never seen anyone do Steve Miller Band

[@gerib4234]

Great recommendation! Andy and Alex have reacted to a few by Steve Miller Band😊

[@ImaDogTrainer]

My fav SMB song never gets any airplay, it's Your Saving Grace.

[@PML78]

Winter Time

[@shawnk7832]

Every once in a while, we all get something special. This is it. Thanks Polo 😷

[@MrMoon1953]

Alan Parsons is the man that produced "Year of the Cat".

[@Sodonewithchaos]

Wow,..eerie throwback for me! To a time in my youth…first year high school

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

We're seeing Alan Parsons in Milwaukee next month ~ can't wait!!! I bought this show on Blu-ray, it's fantastic!! So glad you did this!

[@catherinereynolds9644]

1970"s tune. These folks are touring RIght Now. After watching this reaction, I'm looking for a venue near me to see these artists. Thank you, POLO, for reminding me of some long lost memories. ☮️💜✨️ cassette radio in the car.cruisin'

[@catherinereynolds9644]

Imagine these guys as young artists 50 years ago!

[@jimnicosia5934]

POLO has become my number one music reactor.😊

[@aloysiusdevadanderabercrom6401]

"......FRRROMMM NORTH...CAROLINA! AT GUARD! 6'6"! ...MICHAEL JORDAN!!!! Goosebumps

[@JeffTiberend]

I was thinking the same thing. This song will always be synonymous with the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan!

[@georgeyandell323]

Alan Parsons produced Dark side of the Moon also, true genius.

[@hexjumper1060]

I was an 11 year old kid and remember my mom spinning this on vinyl over and over, so much so, she could do the lyrics out loud to the music in her head. She had a great voice and lived life to its utmost until cancer took her from the world at 44.

[@Couch_Shark]

A signature song writing Alan Parsons schtick is to slowly introduce musical voices that build the song. That's what we hear in Sirius. Check out I Robot, Mammagamma, and so many others. Explore his works.

[@Snakebite351]

This is from his live show in Columbia. Check out ‘Games People Play’ from same show. Alan Parsons got his start as the sound engineer at Abbey Road Studios in London and was behind Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and The Beatles Abbey Road and Sargent Pepper albums which were being recoded across the hall from Pink Floyd. Rick Beato has a great interview with Parsons that was just done recently and he talks about the difference between production techniques then and now.

[@phunkjnky]

A lot of people know "Sirius" as the Chicago Bulls theme. In fact, when "Pretty Lights" remixes it, he calls it "The Chicago Bulls Theme."

[@zimjun7]

Yes! YES! YES! YES! I was waiting for someone to do this reaction. The FULL part!!!

[@edgarsnake2857]

Great stuff from Alan and the band. Loved your reaction.

[@jamesanthony5257]

This was originally sung by Eric Wolfson (RIP) the writer, and partner in The Alan Parsons Project, who had passed away. Eric and Alan agreed to call their collaboration The Alan Parsons Project because Alan was well known due to his Engineering success on Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon", and they thought that would give them more luck getting signed by a label.

[@secondstarllc]

I have vivid childhood memories of driving up and down the californian coast listening to Alan Parson's Project with my dad. Great driving music!

[@EarthWalker2023]

Heaven on the ears ❤

[@claymmore]

Listening to Sirius I can't help remembering" At guard, from North Carolina.......Michael Jordan!!!

[@patrickwilder6492]

In our late teens, we lived in my best friend’s camping trailer in a large field on the edge of the woods. We played frisbee to this 8-track for hours !! 😅❤

[@lisafayepranger8561]

This whole show is really excellent. Worth the entire watch. Esp Time, Old and Wise, and Don't Answer Me. One thing about Alan's studio albums.....they are all fantastic pretty much from start to finish. Do give them a listen. Not just a cut or two.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Parsons is more of a composer and producer than singer, so he's not going to blow anyone away. He usually hires others to sing his songs but having him sing here certainly puts a unique, personal touch on the song. His production/engineering work, besides his own, of course, includes the Beatles, Abbey Road and Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon. That being said, his solo material is a very deep rabbit hole, but well worth it. Epic.

[@jodiehunt5943]

My Fav is "Wouldn't Want To Be Like You!"

[@evatenorio4353]

Esto es música, instrumentos, músicos, cantantes, sonidos, voz,talento,creatividad,no la basura de música que hoy existe. My persrpcion de la música de hoy, carece de todo, talento, creatividad, música y verdaderos músicos.

[@w9gb]

Loved “Eye” when released, long ago. At that time, I used it for testing a restored set of Altec ‘Voice of the Theatre’ speakers. Then, in late 1980s the Chicago Bulls used it, during Jordan era !

[@gl2700]

Used to play music watching football. Played "Sirius" all the time! It really was fantastic how many situations the song perfectly fit! Super reaction!

[@MuckoMan]

I am a big melody person myself. It is something that is missing in today's music.

[@Larry821]

Oh yeah, but then... there are SO MANY elements missing from today's music it's hard to know where to even start.

[@anthonypicardi4130]

I got the pleasure to see Alan Parson, live at the tower theater. They said it was their only North American gig that time around. I never confirmed that because I heard that bit of info yrs later. Awesome ,lol the NBA uses the intro

[@wallyllama2926]

The studio version is perfection. Very soothing.

[@martharobison3184]

I've heard this! I didn't know that's who sang it. Ty!! Great song & reaction. ❤

[@RaLeaChaddle-kq9gi]

What??!!!!! This is my all time favourite band. Alan Parsons Project is an emotional attachment for me..sooooooooooooo many memories attached.😊

[@Rolling_Ronnie]

Alan Parson & The Alan Parsons Project are a rabbit hole you need to explore in full. Alan started out as an engineer and then a producer and his studio is some of the best engineered music you will ever here. He and early writing/performing colleague, Eric Woolfson chose from a rotating cast of the finest musicians to best suit each song. Start at the beginning with Tales of Mystery & Imagination.

[@cheriecourville9430]

Such a great song. I've always loved it. Great choice.

[@CarolynWagner-wv5ww]

On 1996 I was so fortunate to see Alan Parsons Project in concert in Milwaukee, WI. Alan was so thrilled because he said this was his first sold out concert. It was an absolutely amazing experience.

[@charlottedixon6628]

Yes, Polo this is a masterpiece. The lyrics are priceless and the music is timeless. Thank you.🙂

[@danicampbell402]

I just love this whole album! You’ll love it too….

[@robertherring9277]

I saw Alan Parsons with War opening. Great show!

[@LeahLepage]

A great choice! Funny story: About 30 years ago I purchased a CD by Canadian rockers 54-40 for my son for Christmas, but, he said, that was not what was on the CD. In fact it was the album called I Robot, from which come this tune and several other great ones. I liked it enough that I kept that CD for myself & bought him another, correct, 54-40 CD... so good to hear this, thank you!

[@lavendergal2508]

And think about the immense talent it takes to write the music for every instrument in this piece. I think a lot of listeners sort of take that for granted that it's not just the voice or a single instrument but it's literally like an orchestra and the artist had to create every element of it

[@artimusbranesample9072]

This is on my Road Trip playlist. It's great for burning through miles to. It's not "Wake Me Up, I'm Falling Asleep" music but, it helps pass a boring sunny day on the road. ;)

[@MaspethQueen]

I was in senior year of high school when this came out. I can still remember listening to the radio before going to school and hearing this song...on the daily. Good memories.

[@mikes8948]

Yes to the studio version, and yes to more music reactions!

[@chrisjenkins6120]

🎼They blend. They mix so well. Alan Parsons Project. Lord knows perfection when heard. 🎼☮️