dwpollar Review of One Note Symphony: Live in Tel Aviv

One Note Symphony: Live in Tel Aviv (2022 Video)

Electric and mostly exciting performance...

[7/10 · 23 May 2022]

1st watched 5/7/2022 - (Dir-Trinity Houston & David Minasaun): Electric and mostly exciting performance of Alan Parson's project classics and current songs from Parson's newest solo album. This is almost a straight-forward concert film with some added footage at the beginning and end from what appears to be a science fiction short-film. These pieces are interesting but really don't add or detract from the music. The added presence of an orchestra is perfect for this music because most of the songs originally had an orchestra in the background. The 19 songs range from the initial album for the project to the last (missing a couple in between), with an amazing five from the latest album called "The Secret". They showcased their instrumental prowess as well on a couple of non-lyrical pieces mimicing how things are done on the complete albums. I don't know if you have to be a fan of his music to enjoy this concert, but it definetly helps. All in all this is a well done effort for this new Alan Parsons live group with the normal highs and lows of their musical intensity showing. I can't say this was a perfect performance, but those slight flaws won't deter from the complete experience.