Product Description Weaving synths, glockenspiel and guitar with vocoder, boys choir and even Orson Welles narration, producer Parsons brilliantly interpreted the chilling works of Edgar Allan Poe on this 1976 LP. The Project's first release, it went Top 40 and notched hits with (The System of) Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether and The Raven ; here's the 1976 album and 1987 remix plus demos, unreleased "experiments" and more bonus material! .co.uk As unlikely as the idea seems today to use the suspense-filled stories of Edgar Allan Poe as the basis for an album of rock tunes, listeners in the 1970s--who were barraged with such high-flown concepts during the heyday of prog-rock--turned the record into a major hit. The Project actually scored a US Top 40 hit with "(The System of) Doctor Tarr and Professor Feather". The 1987 CD version of "ToMaI" differs somewhat from the original vinyl: Parsons dropped in synthesizer parts to modernize the album, and added an opening recitation by Orson Welles. But the integrity of the original is maintained well enough, and the album remains a classic excuse to dim the lights, pour a glass of sherry (amontillado, natch), and break out the headphones. --Daniel Durchholz
A**R
Pleased with the CD
This is a replacement for an original vinyl version which I am particularly fond of . Have no issues with the remix additions ( although could do without the O Wells additions) . As usual from APP good quality recording .
B**7
Outstanding
Working as an assistant engineer at Abbey Road , and to come out with this absolutely brilliant musical interpretation of the works of Edgar Allen Poe , pure genius.That was 1976 , such a bench mark they set themselves to surpass , for me this remains Alan parsons Projects finest work
S**R
Great Themed Album
Alan Parsons is a legendary music producer & sound engineer. His CV includes bands like Pink Floyd & The Beatles. This was his first solo album as the eponymous 'Project' & its good. The theme is stories from Edgar Alan Poe's famous book of the same name, each track devoted to one story (though 'The Raven' is a poem). They are all fitted seamlessly together on this album, providing a great listening experience that's a delight to listen to - Gothic Prog? Knowing the original stories increases the pleasure but isn't a critical requirement for enjoyment. If you love themed prog rock albums then this is for you - at a great price!
W**J
Where it all began for the alan parsons project
The first Alan parsons project Album and it is a real treat and one this well worth discovery some excellent passages and performances throughout
M**W
Great cd to lose yourself in
Love this cd so much when it was first released, but stbx husband claimed it as His when we split, so I've purchased it again. It is one a play all the time
H**S
Wow
Just can't beat Fall of the House of Usher the first piece I ever heard from Alan Parsons many years ago. Wonderful track and love listening to the whole album. To one in Paradise is a must hear piece, love it.
B**T
1 of my husband's favourite all-time
As my husband hasnt got a record player anymore ,he was upset that he couldnt play a favourite album of his,;Tales of Mystery and Imagination,The Alan Parsons Project.So when I sent for the cd version and gave it him ,he was very happy
G**5
fabulous! didn't even know there were two spoken word ...
fabulous! didn't even know there were two spoken word pieces by Orson Wells. they weren't included on the vinyl copy I had back in the day.
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