Alan Parsons Quotes, born December 20, 1948, in London, England, is a British audio engineer, songwriter, musician, and record producer, renowned for his work on iconic albums like The Beatles’ Abbey Road (1969) and Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (1973). As the founder of The Alan Parsons Project with Eric Woolfson, he created progressive rock hits like “Eye in the Sky” and “Time,” blending conceptual richness with polished production. A 14-time Grammy nominee, Parsons won his first Grammy in 2019 for Best Immersive Audio Album for Eye in the Sky – 35th Anniversary Edition. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his insights on music, production, innovation, and collaboration, capturing his technical expertise and artistic passion.
15 Alan Parsons Quotes
- “The Dark Side of the Moon is a fine album with a textural and conceptual richness that not only invites, but demands involvement. There is a certain grandeur.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Any effects created before 1975 were done with either tape or echo chambers or some kind of acoustic treatment. No magic black boxes!” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Folk rock was my real roots. I did a few gigs as a folk artist, in the style of Fairport Convention.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “That Beatle euphoria has always been there, and it’s hard to be in a room with a Beatle and try to be totally natural. You never shake that off.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “In France, you can sell a lot, but nobody outside of France ever hears of it.” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “I was 17 and just learning what high fidelity was, what good sound was, and learning the mechanics of tape machines. It was a real education.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m delighted about the track’s success in the sports world, but the frustrating thing is, I don’t think I got rich on it.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Immediately after the Floyd experience, I became a pop record producer.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I had the honor of speaking with Asimov. The album ended up being something not directly related to Asimov, but related instead to the concept of the power of robotics.” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “In Russia we had to have special visas in our passports, and when we had to show our passports at the Kremlin gates, we realized, oh my God, we’re actually playing in THE Kremlin!” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “Audiophiles don’t use their equipment to listen to your music. Audiophiles use your music to listen to their equipment.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Magic is one of the themes of The Secret, and it is best represented by the instrumental opening tune, ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’.” (Interview, AP News, 2019)
- “Time, flowing like a river, time, beckoning me. Who knows when we shall meet again, if ever.” (Song, “Time,” The Turn of a Friendly Card, 1980)
- “The Sicilian Defense album was never released and never will be if I have anything to do with it.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My sword was cast in songs of light, in sparks and waves, enchanted nights.” (Song, “As Lights Fall,” The Secret, 2019)
Alan Parsons’ quotes are a harmonious blend of technical mastery, creative insight, and reflective nostalgia, inspiring musicians and producers to pursue excellence and embrace the art of sound. Which quote resonates with your love for music? Drop it in the comments and keep Parsons’ sonic legacy alive!
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