The Alan PARSONS PROJECT


Stereotomy

(1985)



The word Stereotomy comes from Poe's "The Murders In The Rue Morgue". Eric thought that the word itself had quite a rock 'n' roll sound.
The title "Where's The Walrus ?" was influenced by Mr. Laser Beam. He was commenting on their previous efforts "Ammonia Avenue" and "Vulture Culture" and accused the band as having gone flat. "Where's The Walrus ?" he asked, meaning, where are the classic songs like The Beatles' "I am The Walrus". Where is it ? On this album.

1. Stereotomy 7'18
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
Lead Vocal: John Miles
2. Beaujolais 4'28
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
Lead Vocal: Chris Rainbow
3. Urbania 4'59
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
4. Limelight 4'40
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
Lead Vocal: Gary Brooker
5. In The Real World 4'20
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
Lead Vocal: John Miles
6. Where's The Walrus ? 7'31
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
7. Light Of The World 6'20
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
Lead Vocal: Graham Dye
8. Chinese Whispers 1'01
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
9. Stereotomy Two 1'20
(Alan Parsons / Eric Woolfson)
Lead Vocal: John Miles

Total Time: 41:57


  • Alan Parsons - Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Eric Woolfson - Pianos, Vocals
  • Ian Bairnson - Guitars
  • Richard Cottle - Synths and Saxes
  • David Paton - Bass
  • Stuart Elliott - Drums and Percussion
  • The PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA (Leader: Christopher Warren-Green)
  • John Miles - Vocals (1, 5, 9)
  • Chris Rainbow - Vocals (2)
  • Gary Brooker - Vocals (4)
  • Graham Dye - Vocals (7)
  • Steve Dye - Vocals

    Producerd by Alan Parsons
    Executive Producer: Eric Woolfson
    Orchestra Arranged and Conducted by Andrew Powell
    Engineered by Alan Parsons with Tony Richards
    Assistant Engineer: Noel Rafferty
    Design, Art Direction: Andrew Ellis and Colin Chambers
    Sleeve
    ©1985 ICON Ltd

    All Tracks Written by Eric Woolfson, Alan Parsons
    Originaly Published in the U.K. by
    WOOLFSONGS Ltd
    All Compositions:
    ©1984 WOOLFSONGS Ltd / CAREERS MUSIC Inc.
    Administrated by
    CAREERS MUSIC Inc.

    Special Thanks:

    Wim Schipper, Richard Elen for the use of his Ambisonic equipment, John Timms of Audio Rents, Terry Finn and Neumann for their help with the Dummy head, Chris Bishop, Eric Prince, Werner Stambach, David Rockberger, John Branda, Rick Kanaar Smokey, Hazel, Sally and Lorna, John and Kate Hudson and their wonderful team at MAYFAIR and, of course, the one and only Mr. Laser Beam

    The Album was Recorded and Mixed at MAYFAIR STUDIOS, London, between October 1984 and August 1985

    The Orchestra Recorded at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS
    The Album was Recorded Entirely on digital equipment





    1. Stereotomy

      Diamond eyes
      That burn me and turn me to stone
      Crystalise
      And freeze me in clear monochrome

      Turn me to stone; do anything you want with me
      Turn me to stone; do anything you want
      Stereotomy
      We can make it together
      Do anything you want with me
      Do anything you want

      Scarlet minds
      Possess me and I feel no shame
      Silent knives
      Dissect me and I feel no pain

      Stereotomy
      We can make it together
      Do anything you want with me
      Do anything you want
      Stereotomy
      We can make it forever
      Do anything you want with me
      Do anything you want

      Starlight beams
      Project me in red blue and green
      Velvet dreams
      Protect me when I hit the screen

      Stereotomy
      We can make it together
      Do anything you want with me, do anything you want
      Stereotomy
      We can make it forever
      It's always the same, it's always the same
      Stereotomy, we can make it
      We can make it, do anything you want

      Turn me to stone
      Do anything you want with me
      Cover my eyes
      There's nothing more they need to see
      Turn me to stone
      Before there's nothing left of me
      Make me a rock
      And not what I appear to be
      Turn me to stone
      Turn me to stone

    2. Beaujolais

      No clock beside my bed
      Don't try to wake me
      No phone upon my wall
      Who's going to call

      No knock upon my door
      No news to shake me
      Nights like the one before
      I can't take no more

      Beaujolais goes straight to my head
      Beaujolais puts me to shame
      And I don't know why I'm in this place or how I came
      Beaujolais and I go crazy
      Beaujolais I can't explain
      But it helps me to forget the past and ease the pain

      One race that I can't win
      With an alter ego
      One chance to sink or swim
      What am I to do

      One tail that I can't shake
      Wherever I go he go
      One circuit I can't break
      It's a catch twenty two

      Beaujolais goes straight to my head
      Beaujolais the one to blame
      And I don't know why I'm in this place or how I came
      Beaujolais will be my ruin
      Beaujolais I can't complain
      Cause it helps me to forget the past and ease the pain

    3. Urbania

      (Instrumental)

    4. Limelight

      I can see the glow of a distant sun
      I can feel it inside
      Maybe this day could be the one

      I can hear the roar of a distant crowd
      They are waiting for me
      Calling my name
      Shouting out loud

      Holding on isn't always easy
      I ain't gonna change my mind

      Limelight you were all I ever wanted
      Since it all began
      Limelight shining on me
      Telling the world who I am
      Limelight don't let me slip right through your fingers
      There's a long way to fall
      After the years of waiting
      I'm gonna show them all

      I can see the world in a different light
      Now it's easy to say
      Where I went wrong
      What I did right

      I can hear the beat of a different drum
      Take it all in my stride
      Hold my head high
      Second to none

      Holding on wasn't always easy
      Nothing can change my mind

      Limelight you were all I ever wanted since it all began
      Limelight shining on me telling the world who I am
      Limelight don't let me slip right through your fingers
      There's a long way to fall
      After the years of waiting I'm gonna show them all
      Maybe the role's not easy, maybe the prize is small
      After the years of waiting I'm gonna show them all

    5. The Real World

      One more compromise I won't be making
      One more easy way out I won't be taking
      So many chances don't come twice
      So many eyes are made of ice
      One more cheating hand I won't be shaking

      One more substitute I won't be trying
      One more piece of the rock that I'm not buying
      So many times we stand and fight
      So many reasons can't be right
      One more simple truth I'm not denying

      Too many lonely hearts in the real world
      Too many lonely nights in the real world
      Too many fools who don't think twice
      Too many ways to pay the price
      Don't wanna live my life in the real world

      One more sacrifice I won't be making
      One more golden rule I won't be breaking
      No one to let me state my case
      No one to tell me to my face
      One more sweet suprise I won't be faking

      Too many lonely hearts in the real world
      Too many lonely nights in the real world
      Too many bridges you can burn
      Too many tables you can't turn
      Don't wanna live my life in the real world

      Too many lonely hearts in the real world
      Too many lonely nights in the real world
      Too many games that I can't play
      Too many windmills in my way
      Don't wanna live in the real world

    6. Where's The Walrus ?

      (Instrumental)

    7. Light Of The World

      I am just a stranger, in a promised land
      I am only learning a game with the rules I don't understand
      Going round in circles, I've been round before
      I can walk no more
      I can walk no more

      I am just a drifter, in an open sea
      But no matter how much I try, the tide will not turn for me
      Going round in circles, till I reach the shore
      I am blown by so many winds
      I can take no more
      I can take no more

      Light of the world, I stand alone
      Cause I could not see the light of the world
      Show me the fire, in a true believer's eye

      I am just a dreamer, when I close my eyes
      I can fly so close to the sun, that I can not see it rise
      Going round in circles, in a silent sky
      I am lost for so many worlds
      I can not say why
      I can not say why

      Light of the world, I stand alone
      Cause I could not see the light of the world
      Show me the fire, in a true believer's eye

      Just a traveller, on an endless flight
      But no matter which way I turn, I journey into the night
      Going round in circles, till the mountains fall
      To believe in so many truths
      Makes no sense at all
      Makes no sense at all

      Light of the world, I stand alone
      Cause I could not see the light of the world
      I was afraid, cause I could not see the light of the world
      Show me the fire, in a true believer's eye

    8. Chinese Whispers

      (Instrumental)

    9. Stereotomy Two

      Stereotomy

      Oh, Stereotomy
      We can make it forever
      Do anything you want with me
      Do anything you want

      Stereotomy
      We can make it
      We can make it
      Do anything you want

      We can make it