I am 70 years old and this still sounds incredible nearly 50 years after I first got my hands on it ...............brilliant . Belated RIP to Eric Woolfson passed away in 2009 . Alan ......cheers and good health .
This is quite simply a musical masterpiece. Alan Parsons set the post so high on this works nothing quite matched it . This is the beautiful creation of a musical works at its best.
Both Debussy and Parson made an amazing contribution to this tale. I still get chills when I close my eyes and "read" the story in my mind's eye. It's got that way to make you feel apprehension, fear, terror and horror without having to use words.
I have all the APP studio albums on vinyl and CD and this was my first, back when I was in high school. Awesome music and incredible talent. BTW I am 62 now.
That's because Debussy never finished orchestrating this, and the orchestration was made by Andrew Powell, an actual member of Alan Parsons' Project. Brilliant work of his, in my opinion.
seriously the whole fucking album rocks my older sister introduced me to it back in the day and it \\ is better now then ever. totally enjoying the whole thing \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
My fave album of all time and I never realised this is an unfinished peice by Debussy. The addition of orson Wells really enhances poes work. Always thought this should be put on the stage as a rock opera. Opening night... Halloween🦇👻
I've had this album since it first came out. Still sends chills down my spine every time. Orson wells was not on the original album. But I like it also.
Poe's Short Stories: “The Fall of the House of Usher” (1839) If anyone can convert a written piece into a musical piece. Its Alan Parson. Even if the finale sounds Ligetti, sampling did not exist.... What a beauty. Im having a APP revival after a long long time! yt is more practical then switching vynils I do have even if I lose sound quality.tx 4 ul
This whole album should be played live exactly using all the original instruments including Rhodes piano and vocoders and synthesizer organ keyboards I especially enjoy the pavane fall of the house of usher in it's entirety when it gets to the drums and Synths.If you guys listen carefully there's a section where it sounds like the light saber from Star Wars 77' even though this album came out in 1976 so magical well made yet underrated. I robot would follow in 77 such a classic too.
What a bliss the words of poe reached their end in a musical realisation putting justice to it and beeing albe to lissen to it. Incredible in its concequence.
The addition of Orson Wells's narration and additional instruments to other songs makes the original release pale by comparison. Why isn't Alan Parsons in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Absolutely, awe-inspiringly, the best musical adaptation of the stories of Poe from the book of the same name ever ! Couldn't agree more. It is a shame it received such mixed and often poor reviews at the time of its release when it is clearly such a magnum opus and masterpiece of an album.
Music is nothing without context (to me anyways), thus just because debussy had wrote that particular passage, doesn't mean that it can't be alan parson's assuming they reuse it in a different context thus transform it. So yes it IS alan parsons
Faire marcher son imagination avec l'histoire même de ce passager de la nuit !!Comment ont-ils su et écrit ?? c'est magique !! l'instant de la rentrée dans le manoir est surprenant de réalité .....Selon moi ....bien sùr.....A+
For me the best album everby this artist. The second side of the (vinil) album "The Fall Of The House Of Usher" is a real suite comparable to the classics of the past centuries. He should finish without that slight tail that, in my opinion, ruined the fierce apocalyptic atmosphere.
why "under rated"? just because the world doesnt stay shocked as with miley cyrus atm? sometimes the best things in the world are not being reckognized by everyone. and this is perfectly ok.
I enjoy this because I like soundtracks. As a stand-alone composition, well... I like the Orson Welles bit and someone knew how to write good orchestral bits. Kind of an odd composition to put on a normal album that isn't a soundtrack or a purely classical effort, but it is appropriately creepy and I like it regardless of who actually wrote it. Perhaps a bit long for what it is, but then, soundtracks can drag on and still be enjoyable. And yes, I realize this is not a soundtrack, that is kind of my point - it plays like one, which is what makes it so odd.
I remember this well back in 76 I remember having headphones on while friends were playing monopoly game and drinking during winter I'm not share what song it might be this or any of the others but when I looked over the game seem to be taking a turn and they were all laughing and the table was tipped over monopoly pieces and money all over the place
So I do. But at last Welles quotes Poe himself and adds something to this work. What I can´t get over is the added synthesizer tracks on songs like "The Tell-Tale Heart" or "The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Feather" on the "remastered" version of this album. Totally annoying on an otherwise perfect album.
![Hard on the Heart - [from The Fall of the House of Usher] Kingsborough Lyric Video](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5VCojX_dpuU/mqdefault.jpg)
My brother introduced me to Alan Parsons when I was about 10.
Oh god, I still admire this music 30 years after!
Exactly this happens me too! 😅
I am 70 years old and this still sounds incredible nearly 50 years after I first got my hands on it ...............brilliant . Belated RIP to Eric Woolfson passed away in 2009 . Alan ......cheers and good health .
A band like no other band mastery in lyrics in music in instrumental
Thanks Alan parsons for all the pearls that you gave us
This is quite simply a musical masterpiece. Alan Parsons set the post so high on this works nothing quite matched it . This is the beautiful creation of a musical works at its best.
Both Debussy and Parson made an amazing contribution to this tale. I still get chills when I close my eyes and "read" the story in my mind's eye. It's got that way to make you feel apprehension, fear, terror and horror without having to use words.
Eric Woolfson was the real genius
the genius behind the legendary Pink Floyd production.......
I have all the APP studio albums on vinyl and CD and this was my first, back when I was in high school. Awesome music and incredible talent. BTW I am 62 now.
The double bass beginning of Pavane gives me the shivers every time.
Beautiful orchestral music by *Claude Debussy* from his unfinished opera "La chute de la maison Usher". That is what really gets all the likes.
+TinFiddler
I wonder, the orchestral parts really don't feel like Debussy's style of writing (although, doesn't mean they're bad :p).
That's because Debussy never finished orchestrating this, and the orchestration was made by Andrew Powell, an actual member of Alan Parsons' Project. Brilliant work of his, in my opinion.
seriously the whole fucking album rocks my older sister introduced me to it back in the day and it \\ is better now then ever. totally enjoying the whole thing
\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
My fave album of all time and I never realised this is an unfinished peice by Debussy. The addition of orson Wells really enhances poes work. Always thought this should be put on the stage as a rock opera. Opening night... Halloween🦇👻
A masterpiece ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
MASTERPIECE
JACK LUKAS
Word.
This music is absolutely terrifying in such a terrific way.
I Would listen to this record to put me to sleep. 1985
I've had this album since it first came out. Still sends chills down my spine every time. Orson wells was not on the original album. But I like it also.
One of the best albums ever produced!
Brilliant piece of music.
Simply genial. 👍♥️
Very good!!! I know this since 1976 the year of the album...
If there were ever a song that that typified the term "mind blowing," it is this.
i love it so much ever
Poe's Short Stories: “The Fall of the House of Usher” (1839) If anyone can convert a written piece into a musical piece. Its Alan Parson. Even if the finale sounds Ligetti, sampling did not exist.... What a beauty. Im having a APP revival after a long long time! yt is more practical then switching vynils I do have even if I lose sound quality.tx 4 ul
This whole album should be played live exactly using all the original instruments including Rhodes piano and vocoders and synthesizer organ keyboards I especially enjoy the pavane fall of the house of usher in it's entirety when it gets to the drums and Synths.If you guys listen carefully there's a section where it sounds like the light saber from Star Wars 77' even though this album came out in 1976 so magical well made yet underrated. I robot would follow in 77 such a classic too.
Beautiful and haunting. The best musical adaptation of One's classic horror tale. The Fall sequence gives me chills every time I hear it!!!!!
What a bliss the words of poe reached their end in a musical realisation putting justice to it and beeing albe to lissen to it.
Incredible in its concequence.
The addition of Orson Wells's narration and additional instruments to other songs makes the original release pale by comparison. Why isn't Alan Parsons in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
de beste Interpretation der geschichte von Edgar Alan Poe
Absolutely, awe-inspiringly, the best musical adaptation of the stories of Poe from the book of the same name ever ! Couldn't agree more. It is a shame it received such mixed and often poor reviews at the time of its release when it is clearly such a magnum opus and masterpiece of an album.
Fabulous Work of Alan Parsons !
A master piece
prelude 0:00
arrival 7:02
Intermezzo 9:42
pavane 10:42
fall 15:19
Genial este álbum!!!! - Simplesmente genial!....
Orson Mother Fucking Welles!!!
I was turned on to Alan Parson's Project at sixteen, about the same time I discovered Rush.
Dude...with you!
They needed to finish it with one in Paradise.
magic
Excellent for my late night coitus sessions with Rudy
I hope all consent forms are signed
Still regard this album as Alan Parsons Project's best
I worked at a radio station and we got a few copies when it was first released. I still have the one of the originals
open your mind
Totalmente de acuerdo PAVANE es la mejor parte
Самый сильный и любимый мною альбом до сих пор.
Thanks for posting it!
Вот это просто охренеть как так можно!!!!
the gorgeous orchestral part is Debussys not Alan Parsons!!
***** Yes, and that is overlooked by 99% of the listeners. I am glad somebody mentioned it!
I've loved this music for decades and have only now found out that the orchestral part was by Debussy.
Music is nothing without context (to me anyways), thus just because debussy had wrote that particular passage, doesn't mean that it can't be alan parson's assuming they reuse it in a different context thus transform it. So yes it IS alan parsons
Faire marcher son imagination avec l'histoire même de ce passager de la nuit !!Comment ont-ils su et écrit ?? c'est magique !! l'instant de la rentrée dans le manoir est surprenant de réalité .....Selon moi ....bien sùr.....A+
For me the best album everby this artist. The second side of the (vinil) album "The Fall Of The House Of Usher" is a real suite comparable to the classics of the past centuries. He should finish without that slight tail that, in my opinion, ruined the fierce apocalyptic atmosphere.
why "under rated"? just because the world doesnt stay shocked as with miley cyrus atm? sometimes the best things in the world are not being reckognized by everyone. and this is perfectly ok.
because it is an unwritten rule on youtube that every music clip must have at least one commentator claiming it is underrated.
I enjoy this because I like soundtracks. As a stand-alone composition, well... I like the Orson Welles bit and someone knew how to write good orchestral bits. Kind of an odd composition to put on a normal album that isn't a soundtrack or a purely classical effort, but it is appropriately creepy and I like it regardless of who actually wrote it. Perhaps a bit long for what it is, but then, soundtracks can drag on and still be enjoyable. And yes, I realize this is not a soundtrack, that is kind of my point - it plays like one, which is what makes it so odd.
Life saving, though Poe was delicate.
I remember this well back in 76 I remember having headphones on while friends were playing monopoly game and drinking during winter I'm not share what song it might be this or any of the others but when I looked over the game seem to be taking a turn and they were all laughing and the table was tipped over monopoly pieces and money all over the place
Està cara B es la que me marco para toda la vida.😬👽🎃👿👹👻💥
Poe's words spoken by Orson Welles...
You've got Pavane attached to the end of the first song. But that's OK. I do the same thing when making a playlist.
Is it me, or this is very reminiscent of the Symphony of the Planets...
Kommen im Juni nach Leipzig ich bin dabei
The last few seconds of the fall are missing...:-(
orson welles narrates the opening.
So do I ;-)
So I do. But at last Welles quotes Poe himself and adds something to this work. What I can´t get over is the added synthesizer tracks on songs like "The Tell-Tale Heart" or "The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Feather" on the "remastered" version of this album. Totally annoying on an otherwise perfect album.
What do you listen after that ? lol
Xilofone and tubes
edgar allan poe the best !!!!
Wer muss das auch wegen der Schule machen😂😂👌🏻
Sorry, didnt get the point!?
orson welles
Sounds fast
The music is fascinating and beautiful but this "project," is... ill-conceived.