Jerome Wrote:And this, boys and girls, is how you play the drums with just a Fairlight to guide you - try from the 4.40 mark. Beyond brilliant. http://youtu.be/HbWFIS6ma_k

jazzboCR Wrote:For those not cognizant (like me), here's what a Fairlight is : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlight_CMI << Is this and the Synclavier still in general use?

Jerome Wrote:I used to listen to Alan Parsons a lot but found in later years that the albums all started to sound the same and I lost interest. Have you heard A Valid Path? Not a bad effort. My favourites by him are Tales of Mystery & Imagination, I Robot, Pyramid, Stereotomy & The Turn of a friendly Card.

Jerome Wrote:To be quite honest, I don't really know. I would imagine there are still some die-hard fans who swear by it, and they both do have their distinctive 'sound' but if you wanted to buy one these days it would probably cost you a fortune. I believe they have now been emulated in software down to the finest detail but I cannot confirm that. Would love to just have a whirl on either one of them just to see what the attraction is.

jazzboCR Wrote:Not busting, Bro, but define "a fortune". Anyway here's some good news (and not just for vintage electronics/sounds fans): both are still not just available--they're viable.: http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/08/14/the-17000-fairlight-cmi-30a-computer-musical-instrument/ and http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/synclav.php << to quote that old headstone--"Here lies Les Moore/ 6 bullets from a .44/ no Les/ no Moore

Ruby Wrote:I hadn’t heard it all, but have now. Who knew Alan Parsons could start a party? A big up tempo departure! I’m not averse to one or two tracks, Return to Tunguska (a subject which is fascinating on its own) being one of them. Let’s face it - this is a man, who, if he’s going do anything at all, will execute it brilliantly, buuut, it turns out I am an APP/AP purist. Wish he hadn’t messed with The Raven - just my opinion! You learn something new every day.