The Alan Parsons Project - Gaudi album flac
Performer: The Alan Parsons ProjectTitle: Gaudi
Style: Symphonic Rock, Prog Rock, AOR, Synth-pop
Released: 1987
Country: Europe
MP3 album: 1718 mb
FLAC album: 1751 mb
Rating: 4.5
Other formats: MP4 VOX AU AAC MP2 DTS TTA
Genre: Electronic / Rock
Gaudi is the tenth album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1987. Gaudi refers to Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan Spanish architect, and the opening track references what is probably his best known building, la Sagrada Família. Closer to Heaven" and "Money Talks" were used in an episode of the third season of the TV series Miami Vice, with "Paseo de Gracia" (even though in Catalan -and officially- the exact name is Passeig de Gràcia) appearing in an episode in the show's fifth season.
This was the last contractual Alan Parsons Project album for Arista Records and rumor has it that when the album was submitted to them, somebody said ‘this is about a Spanish architect and we are in the rock and roll business. Gaudi on the other hand, was more religiously inspired, but either way, the concept of the song ‘Closer to Heaven’ was born in Eric’s mind. When Eric was writing the album, he paid a visit to Cintra, a fortress near Lisbon, where a princess had been imprisoned. Inspired by the tale, he recalls walking round the inside of the building and writing the entire music and lyric of the song ‘Inside Looking Out’.
Complete sua coleção de The Alan Parsons Project.
The Alan Parsons Project – Money Talks (from the album Gaudi, 1986). The Alan Parsons Project – Standing on Higher Ground Gaudi, 1987. The Alan Parsons Project – La Sagrada Familia Gaudi, 1987. The Alan Parsons Project – The Cask Of Amontillado. The Alan Parsons Project (1987, Gaudi) – Money Talks. The Alan Parsons Project – The Raven. The Alan Parsons Project - 1987, Gaudi – Too late. The Alan Parsons Project – The Fall Of The House Of Usher Intermezzo.
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.
Band Name The Alan Parsons Project. Music StyleProgressive Rock. Members owning this album13. 1. La Sagrada Familia. 4. Standing on Higher Ground.
The Alan Parsons Project - Gaudi 1987 - 07. Paseo De Gracia (Instrumental) 03:37. The Alan Parsons Project - Gaudi 1987 - 03. Closer To Heaven 05:53. The Alan Parsons Project - Gaudi 1987 - 05. Money Talks 04:26. The Alan Parsons Project Gaudi 1987 - 1 La Sagrada Familia 08:46. The Alan Parsons Project Gaudi 1987 - 5 Money Talks 03:59. The Alan Parsons Project Gaudi 1987 - 4 Standing On Higher Ground 04:35. The Alan Parsons Project - Gaudi 1987 - 04. Standing On Higher Ground 05:03. The Alan Parsons Project Gaudi 1987 - 7 Paseo De Gracia (Instrumental) 03:12
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | La Sagrada FamiliaLead Vocals – John Miles |
8:44 |
| A2 | Too Late = Demasiado TardeLead Vocals – Lenny Zakatek |
4:34 |
| A3 | Closer To Heaven = Cerca Del CieloLead Vocals – Eric Woolfson |
5:54 |
| B1 | Standing On Higher Ground = Parado En Lo AltoLead Vocals – Geoff Barradale |
5:46 |
| B2 | Money Talks = El Dinero HablaLead Vocals – John Miles |
4:23 |
| B3 | Inside Looking Out = Mirando Hacia FueraLead Vocals – Eric Woolfson |
6:19 |
| B4 | Paseo De Gracia (Instrumental) | 3:43 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Arista Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Bertelsmann De Mexico, S.A.
- Distributed By – RCA/Ariola Internacional, S. De R.L. De C.V
Credits
- Engineer – Alan Parsons, Tony Richards
- Executive-Producer – Eric Woolfson
- Producer – Alan Parsons
- Written-By – Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
Notes
Song titles in English and Spanish on back cover and labels."This album was inspired by the life and works of Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926), a Catalan architect whose grand conception, The Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, involves a construction timetable which will run for hundreds of years. He is buried in the crypt of his unfinished masterpiece."
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Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: LA 699 A 17-2-87
- Matrix / Runout: LA 699 B 9-2-87
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 084 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album) | Arista | 258 084 | Europe | 1987 |
| 208 084 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album, RE, Unofficial, Min) | Ariola | 208 084 | Russia | Unknown |
| 260 171 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album, RE, Unofficial) | Arista | 260 171 | Russia | 2003 |
| 32RD-89 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album) | Arista | 32RD-89 | Japan | 1987 |
| 130.8001 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (LP, Album) | Arista | 130.8001 | Brazil | 1987 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | La Sagrada FamiliaBass – Laurie Cottle*Cello – John HeleyDrums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottEffects [Sound Fx Compilation] – Alan ParsonsGuitar – Ian BairnsonLead Vocals – John MilesLeader [French Horns] – David CrippSynthesizer [Synth Piano] – Eric WoolfsonSynthesizer, Soloist [Sax] – Richard "Trix" Cottle*Timpani, Leader [Choirmaster] – Bob Howes*Vocals [Additional] – Chris Rainbow, The English Chorale, Eric WoolfsonVoice [Dialogue] – Salvador Gimenez-Oltra |
8:48 |
| 2 | Too LateBacking Vocals – Chris RainbowBass – Laurie Cottle*Drums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonLead Vocals – Lenny ZakatekSynthesizer – Richard "Trix" Cottle* |
4:31 |
| 3 | Closer To HeavenBacking Vocals – Chris RainbowBass – Laurie Cottle*Drums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonLead Vocals, Piano, Accordion – Eric WoolfsonSynthesizer, Soloist [Sax] – Richard "Trix" Cottle* |
5:54 |
| 4 | Standing On Higher GroundBass – Laurie Cottle*Drums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonLead Vocals – Geoff BarradaleSynthesizer – Richard "Trix" Cottle*Vocals [Additional] – Chris Rainbow |
5:49 |
| 5 | Money TalksBass – Laurie Cottle*Drums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonLead Vocals – John MilesProgrammed By [Computer Voice] – Alan ParsonsSynthesizer – Richard "Trix" Cottle*Vocals [Additional] – Chris Rainbow |
4:26 |
| 6 | Inside Looking OutBacking Vocals – Chris RainbowBass – Laurie Cottle*Drums – Stuart ElliottEffects [Sound Fx Compilation] – Alan ParsonsElectric Guitar, Guitar [Spanish] – Ian BairnsonLead Vocals, Synthesizer [Synth Rhodes] – Eric WoolfsonSynthesizer – Richard "Trix" Cottle*Voice [Dialogue] – Ian Bairnson, Norman Cowan, Salvador Gimenez-Oltra |
6:27 |
| 7 | Paseo De Gracia (Instrumental)Bass – Laurie Cottle*Drums, Percussion, Castanets, Tap Dance [Dancing Shoes] – Stuart ElliottElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [Spanish] – Ian BairnsonLeader [French Horns] – David CrippSynthesizer – Eric Woolfson, Richard "Trix" Cottle*Timpani – Bob Howes* |
3:57 |
Credits
- Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements] – Andrew Powell
- Art Direction, Design – Maude Gilman
- Engineer – Alan Parsons, Tony Richards
- Executive-Producer – Eric Woolfson
- Producer – Alan Parsons
- Written-By – Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 084 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album) | Arista | 258 084 | Europe | 1987 |
| 208 084 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album, RE, Unofficial, Min) | Ariola | 208 084 | Russia | Unknown |
| 260 171 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album, RE, Unofficial) | Arista | 260 171 | Russia | 2003 |
| 32RD-89 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album) | Arista | 32RD-89 | Japan | 1987 |
| 130.8001 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (LP, Album) | Arista | 130.8001 | Brazil | 1987 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | La Sagrada FamiliaLead Vocals – John Miles |
8:44 |
| 2 | Too LateLead Vocals – Lenny Zakatek |
4:34 |
| 3 | Closer To HeavenLead Vocals – Eric Woolfson |
5:54 |
| 4 | Standing On Higher GroundLead Vocals – Geoff Barradale |
5:46 |
| 5 | Money TalksLead Vocals – John Miles |
4:23 |
| 6 | Inside Looking OutLead Vocals – Eric Woolfson |
6:19 |
| 7 | Paseo De Gracia (Instrumental) | 3:43 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Copyright (c) – Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Distributed By – RCA/Ariola-Ariola/RCA
- Distributed By – Ariola/RCA-RCA/Ariola
- Published By – Woolfsongs Ltd.
- Published By – Careers Music, Inc.
- Recorded At – The Grange
- Recorded At – Mayfair Studios
- Pressed By – Sonopress
Credits
- Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements By] – Andrew Powell
- Art Direction, Design – Maude Gilman
- Bass – Laurie Cottle*
- Cello – John Heley
- Choir – The English Chorale
- Conductor [Choir], Timpani [Timps] – Bob Howes*
- Drums, Percussion – Stuart Elliott
- Engineer – Alan Parsons, Tony Richards
- Executive-Producer – Eric Woolfson
- Guitar [Guitars] – Ian Bairnson
- Leader [Led The Horns] – David Cripp
- Photography [Photographs On Front Cover, Innersleeve And In The Center Of Top And Middle Rows On Back Cover Courtesy Of] – FISA
- Photography [Photographs Owned By] – Ediciones Poligrafa, S.A., Barcelona, Spain
- Piano [Pianos], Keyboards – Eric Woolfson
- Producer – Alan Parsons
- Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Saxophone [Saxphones] – Richard "Trix" Cottle*
- Vocals – Chris Rainbow, Eric Woolfson, Geoff Barradale, John Miles, Lenny Zakatek
- Written-By – Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
Notes
"This album was inspired by the life and works of Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926), a Catalan architect whose grand conception, The Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, involves a construction timetable which will run for hundreds of years. He is buried in the crypt of his unfinished masterpiece."Recorded 48 track on Sony 3324 Digital recorders and mixed via an Amek Angela automated console to a Sony 1630 System digital master.
Recorded at "The Grange" and at Mayfair Studios, England between October 1985 and August 1986.
Originally published in the U.K. by Woolfsongs Ltd.
All compositions © 1985 Woolfsongs Ltd. and Careers Music, Inc. (BMI).
On disc
℗ 1987 Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
© 1987 Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH, München
On traycard:
℗ + © 1987 Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
Distributed in Europe by RCA/Ariola-Ariola/RCA.
Distribué en Europe par RCA/Ariola-Ariola/RCA.
Vertrieb in Europa durch Ariola/RCA-RCA/Ariola.
Printed in Germany • Imprimé en Allemagne.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 084 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album) | Arista | 258 084 | Europe | 1987 |
| 208 084 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album, RE, Unofficial, Min) | Ariola | 208 084 | Russia | Unknown |
| 260 171 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album, RE, Unofficial) | Arista | 260 171 | Russia | 2003 |
| 32RD-89 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (CD, Album) | Arista | 32RD-89 | Japan | 1987 |
| 130.8001 | The Alan Parsons Project | Gaudi (LP, Album) | Arista | 130.8001 | Brazil | 1987 |
