Product ReviewsTales of Mystery & Imagination by Parsons, Alan (CD, 2007)

Must have got Parsons fans

This cd is great. You get to hear early demos of songs & information on making of music.

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Too LOUD!

I was disappointed in the amplitude levels pushed too high which has been the unfortunate trend for CD music for 20 years or so.

I thought Alan Parsons himself would see to it that was not the case. Seems to me he had little to do with the final "pressing". "Remasters" are not always a good choice.

I do quite enjoy hearing the original 1976 mix. I am only familiar with the 1987 re-mix, which I have on the 1987 CD I bought new.Read full review...

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Tales Of Mystery & Imagination (Deluxe Edition)

The APPs first and arguably best work, in 2 different versions. The first is the original, polished to perfection. All of APP's albums have excellent sound. The second disc is is the 1987 version when Mr. Parsons not only remastered the album, but remixed and added tasteful guitar parts sparingly, brightened the drum sound, added a feww keyboards and a spoken part by Orson Welles. Both discs also have bonus material added, demo versions, some never before music, interviews etc. Its very interesting to see what a master in his field will do with an 11 year perspective and new tools.

An excellent package!

The real question is, which version do I like best? Well it's tough because there are parts of the newer version where I like the additional work, better syncing of the bass in A Dream within a Dream, the new guitars, but at times the new drum sounds are not in keeping with the dark theme of some of the songs. If forced to choose, I would pick the original, probably because it is the one I have know for years. ...And I reserve the right to change my mind tomorrow...Read full review...

The project's masterpiece

When I hear this album, I feel a cold chill running through my spine.
A masterpiece from the very first note to the last. Eric Woolfson is by no means a very talented songwriter, and with the input from Alan, it doubled the artistry and finesse of this recording. The 1987 version is great with new added guitar work but it will never surpass the original from 1976. If you are a true progressive rock lover, get this Deluxe Edition album. The original recording and the bonus features are a must for you fans out there and the new generation of listeners who want to hear imaginative music from the past!Read full review...

Cd is awesome

Great

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Excellent!

As advertised and delivered as promised.

Whats to say A+

Excellent original album and fantastic bonus tracks. Remix disc is incredible. Nice mix of early favorites.

A 'must have' for all AP fans.

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