Alan Parsons´ projects include a film score

Parsons yesterday described it as the “most electronic” of his career, and it was made with the collaboration of David Gillmore, the Pink Floyd guitarist, and The Crystal Method. Kraftwerk and Vangelis have also influenced his work, he said. “This is the third time I've played in Majorca and the fifth time I've been here on holiday,” he said, although the last time he played here was ten years ago.

The author of hits such as Eye in the Sky and Don't Answer Me, said he couldn't analyse the current musical scene as he listens to little music - “a lot of musicians hardly ever listen to music outside the recording studio” - and when he did, he preferred that of his own generation, although “talent will always have a place.” His most immediate projects include a film sound track.
Parsons described himself as “the orchestra director” who creates the concept, writes the music and contracts themusicians to play the music live. For this world tour of The Alan Parsons Project, the line up includes Godfrey Towsend (guitar, former Led Zeppelin member), Steve Murphy (percussion, formerly with Sting and Celine Dion), P J Olson (vocals), John Montagna (bass) and Manny Focarazzo (keyboards). Musicians and technicians total 14 people in all.

Born in London in December 1949, Parsons began his career as a sound engineer with EMI and was involved in legendary albums such as Abbey Road and Let it Be by the Beatles, and Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.

The Alan Parsons Project, with its constantly changing format, came about in 1975. His idea was to create conceptual albums of “progressive rock”, in which he was a pioneer.

As to the state of the music industry today, Parsons was pessimistic about the discovery of a new format which will help the record industry beat piracy and the internet, as, iin his opinion, the public will always endeavour to pay as little as possible for music. “There is no protection for musicians,” he said, adding that “there never will be.” He lamented the fact that there was no alternative to the possibility of downloading music from the internet for nothing, although he did say there was one aspect of the music industry which would survive: the sensations felt at a live performance.

Tonight's concert, with tickets between 35 and 55 euros, has been organised by Pro Arts del Mon and is the only one The Alan Parsons Project will give in Majorca.