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just been to workshop at Ilesburgh thanks for an enjoyable afternoon
alan ewenson <a.ewenson@tiscali.co.uk>
lerwick, shetland scotland - Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 13:00:09 (EST)

...something in the air, turning me around and guiding me right... and Bairnson's guitar solo in APP PRIME TIME wipes me out. Thank you for being with us.
ibrahim <tigurel@yahoo.com>
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 06:48:06 (EST)

Hiya Ian yac. Hayd x
haydn <haydnb@mac.com>
UK - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 18:25:36 (EDT)

There are a couple of clips of Ian on You Tube. Take a look and enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvEBXGMrZuI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S22qD1yaNLI
John UK <john.crook2@ntlworld.com>
Bracknell,Berkshire, UK - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:23:15 (EDT)

Great soloing in Call Up (the time machine) made me wonder who that was, a touch of David Gilmour but with a sliding note a la Steve vai? Great playing man!
Gerardo <sirgerry7@hotmail.com>
Mexico, Mexico - Monday, August 28, 2006 at 18:03:43 (EDT)

He's a great composer. "The very last time" is a lovely quite unnoticed song about hope, love and fidelity. Wonderful lyric and music.
Fernando Vegas <fvegas@ciccp.es>
Madrid, Spain - Friday, August 25, 2006 at 14:52:45 (EDT)

Happy Birthday Ian!!!!!!!!!! All Best Wishes Always, In Friendship, larry NP: On Air
Lawrence Yaus <instrumentals2@comcast.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, August 04, 2006 at 19:01:36 (EDT)

Happy Birthday. Just played a set of Pilot and APP on the air and used you as my trivia this afternoon on WDNS in Bowling Green. I don't think I've ever taken the time to convey how much I've appreciated your talents over the years. From the Pilot days to the present, Cheers! Thanks. Bryan Locke Program Director WDNS Bowling Green's Classic Rock www.wdnsfm.com
Bryan Locke <bryanlocke@wdnsfm.com>
Bowling Green, KY USA - Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 16:55:54 (EDT)

WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAN HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME LOVE SUE B
sue b <S.boileau@btinternet.com>
uk - Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 05:50:42 (EDT)

Ian, How are you doing have tried to e-mail but it won't go through. Dave Renham
Dave Renham <dave@bultacouk.com>
Egham, Uk - Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 11:09:54 (EDT)

We just returned from a short break in La Palma, Spain, where we heard Ian play with the new band “Junk”. The theatre was sold out and the band was excellent. The one thing I want to say is that you HAVE to hear this guy LIVE!! It was stunning.
Don & Gina Murphy
Motherwell, - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 04:33:16 (EDT)

Good site Ian and just a quick hello from one Shetlander to an exciled one. Cheers Davie
Davie Gardner <david.gardner@shetland-arts-trust.co.uk>
Lerwick, Shetland - Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 09:22:47 (EDT)

Hello, Will there be a cd version of the marvelous Panarama album 'Can this be Paradise' . I got so much great memories about this record.
G van Kooten <g.vanbosboom@chello.nl>
Zutphen, Netherlands - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 06:10:33 (EST)

Longtime fan and fellow guitarist. First of all, thanks for many years of listening pleasure! I read with great interest your comments about which guitars you prefer and why. I know you're not a Fender guy but you need to check out a G&L guitar. (G&L is the company Leo Fender formed after leaving Fender.) IMHO, they are better Fenders than Fenders, both in tone and feel. Especially check out an ASAT sometime. Seriously--you may just change you mind about your favorite guitar! (No, I'm not a G&L sales rep--just a deliriously happy former-Fender-lover who now plays an ASAT Classic.)
Chris <cglemail-ib@yahoo.com>
Palm Harbor, FL USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 18:33:45 (EST)

I just wanted to say, that you are an inspiration to us all. Keep on rockin' ;)
ZK <ProjecyZ751@gmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 00:41:15 (EST)

I just want to say, that as an admirer of your artistry for longer than I would care to remember, I salute you as the one player who can bring me close to tears with your wonderful lyrical playing. I have asked for the solo in Fruediana to played at my funeral...god..where does that sound come from???
limmy <limmy@tiscali.co.uk>
derby, uk - Monday, January 30, 2006 at 17:26:51 (EST)

Hey Ian, when are you going to play in Brasil? I'm listening "Trembling" in this very moment and your guitar is fabulous!!!!!!!!
Cae <cae@peyote.com.br>
São Paulo, SP Brasil - Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 09:55:01 (EST)

Yo soy un fan de "The Alan Parsons Project" y realmente esos albunes hicieron historia. I am fan of "The Alan Parsons Project" and really those albunes made history
Jose Luis Papaleo <jlpapaleo@ciudad.com.ar>
Buenos Aires, BA Argentina - Friday, January 06, 2006 at 14:44:41 (EST)

So there I was pumping iron with the best of them in the gym after Xmas. I was just about to get really sick of another Spandau Ballet or Blondie track coming over the loudspeakers when what should come on but a funky version of "games People Play" by APP. My favourite Ian Bairnson solo actually unfortunately though the heathens missed it out. Still I was so pumped up that I shouted "Scabies" at the top of my voice and ran out fists high shouting "Bring back the Bairn" I've been banned now but so what There's always another gym but there's only one Ian Bairnson
mark young <mark.young53@btinternet.com>
england - Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 16:18:30 (EST)

A very big "Thank You" to everyone who sent Xmas greetings and to everyone who took the time to leave a message in the guestbook. We will have a complete new look to the website with improved navigation, loads of clips, videos, etc. etc. all coming your way very soon. Happy Christmas and we wish you a great New Year in 2006. Ian & Leila Bairnson
Ian B
Spain - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 16:28:31 (EST)

My favorite guitar solo of all time is from "I wouldn't want to be like you". It still gives me goose bumps when I listen to it.
Don
Saskatoon, SK Canada - Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 01:22:53 (EST)

I've just listen your new solo for the cover of Eye In The Sky. I've heard rumours about this version, but I couldn't belive that you really have recorded it for an unknown argentine rock group. I like this new solo, I like the version, but the original remains the best. Mr. Bairson your are an excelent guitar player, and now I know your are a better human being for doing it. I'm sorry for my poor english. Best regards. STEVE
Esteban <unifauno@fullzero.com.ar>
Bs.As., Argentina - Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 18:41:57 (EST)

With Ian and David both having different projects going on at the moment does this mean that there will not be any more music from pilot as a two some, if so that will be so dissapointing I am sure there is a least one brand new album from the Ian and David in the near future. Best wishes to all CHRIS TURNER
CHRIS TURNER <christurner077@btinternet.com>
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - Sunday, September 04, 2005 at 15:52:46 (EDT)

Mr. Bairnson, I heard you for the first time on "Eye In The Sky" in 1982 at age 14, and I´m always been in love with your brilliant playing since then. Your musicality is phenomenal, you´re one of the greatest ever. Thank you for more than two decades of inspiration. Keep it up - all the very best
Fabio <info@fabiotrentini.com>
Germany - Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 23:01:48 (EDT)

Hi Ian. First, ditto on Steve's comments re the phone call! I wish to add a few words about our "Name That Tune" night that *you* made possible :) What a treasure! You were right, too. Even on the ones we got right off (not many, although we eventually got them all except "There But For The Grace of God")there were collective "#$%^ of course!"s going round. It was great fun and I know I speak for everyone when I say *thank you* for the time and energy you put into giving us such a enjoyable evening. Take care, my friend. I look forward to hearing some good Junk from you (yes, pun intended;). Best wishes! Ian Parsons
Ian P <impars@comcast.net>
Portland, OR USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2005 at 01:57:53 (EDT)

Ian, I just wanted to personally thank you for spending part of your evening talking with all of us at FF05 on Saturday. It was really special for all of us that sat in. I'm glad to hear you're finding happiness playing with your current band, Junk, and hope to someday be able to hear more. Take care...
Steve M. <irobot@rock.com>
Endicott, NY USA - Monday, August 08, 2005 at 17:11:07 (EDT)

Sorry it is a little late Ian. I hope you had a fantastic birthday. Love Michelle xxxx
Michelle
UK - Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 03:48:16 (EDT)

The first thing I noticed about APP was the expressive guitar. The second was the arrangements. I became a fan on day one. After that I always looked for articles in guitar magazines to talk about Ian Bairnson but alas rarely any mention. Ian is an inspiration to me.
Bob Greaves Jr. <bob@NewYorkStateRocks.com>
Endwell, NY USA - Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 00:23:23 (EDT)

I am in awe of you! I have been an APP fan forever and have just recently discovered KEATS. What a find...pure gold! I have been listening to it every chance I get and it is joyous. Amazing...the power of music. I gather from some of the comments that it is your birthday...so I wish you a most wonderful one. And thank you, Ian, for the music.
Alida <AlidaLewin@yahoo.com>
Burke, VA USA - Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 12:28:01 (EDT)

Happy Birthday, Ian!
Mark Spiegel <mark.spiegel@jefferson.edu>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 08:18:37 (EDT)

hi ian , wishing you a happy birthday today love from sue
sue b
uk - Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 06:27:11 (EDT)

Salutations! Just wanted to stop by and place my vote for one of the greatest guitarists of our day. I was having a discussion with a number of musically-inclined friends, about phenominal guitarists, and, unfortunately, not a one of them had heard of you. Of course, I'm in the process of doing what I can to rectify such an oversight. I'm an avid Parsons fan, but now that I see you've been involved with other recording artists, I might end up with a few seemingly odd records in my collection! Thank you for loving music; it shows.
Shoshana Maloff <shoshigana@yahoo.com>
Coral Springs, FL USA - Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 21:55:49 (EDT)

Greetings Ian, I remember the first time I heard "Magic." I thought, "Anyone can come up with one good solo!" Then I bought the first Pilot album and thought, "This is what George Harrison would like to be." No disrespect to George, I still love him. Your solos are always just the right thing for the song. That was always George's strength, in my opinion. However, you have much greater technical skills and so are able to do so much more. Everything is so melodic and smooth. I was sad when Pilot quit recording but the APP gave me a chance to continue to listen to you and David and that was great. All the best to you as you continue in your carrer, Jim Patton, Lindale, Texas, USA
Jim Patton <jim@jimndee.com>
Lindale,, TX USA - Monday, July 25, 2005 at 17:15:57 (EDT)

hi ian i really enjoyed your guitar skills on the app albums i know that there will never be the original app again but i have all the albums to remind me how your guitar playing really rocks all the best phil
phil simmons <linda@lindasimmons16.wanadoo.co.uk>
DAVENTRY, NO united kingdom - Monday, June 06, 2005 at 17:17:50 (EDT)

Hi Ian, I've been listening to APP music for 25 years now and when we met here in Milano after the show in 1998 I am afraid I didn't manage to express all my gratitude to you and the other guys. But I remember I could tell you what a great player you are and it is such a pity that Alan has moved to the USA and decided to change his lineup. In any case: I hope I'll be able to hear your music live and maybe shake hands again in the future! Regards, Paolo
Paolo <paolo_dellab@yahoo.it>
Milano, Italy - Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 10:18:03 (EDT)

Hello Ian, I'm a guitarplayer from germany and i am a freakin fan of your guitar tone ..especially on Projects "Prime Time". This had a great influence to me. I want to ask you what kind of 50 Watt Marshall amp you use or is the recording on Ammonia Avenue made with the Boogie IIB? I'm a proud user (for 14 years!!) of a modded Fender The Twin (running on 15 watts and cranked a little with Vintage 30 Speakers) and am really satisfied with it. The only thing is, I'm searching for a long long time for such a tone-color you have on this recordings. I tried several Marshalls, Boogie Studio, Riveras, other Fenders, Engl and more but the only thing comes a bit close is a Hughes&Kettner MetalMaster (Shredmaster in America) - preamp. Live it's not that good but usable. Please give some answer. I would thank you so much. Regards and have a good time, Harry
Harry Leykam <travelling-harry@t-online.de>
Germany - Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 12:25:56 (EST)

Hi Ian. Hope things are going well for you in Spain. Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to you both!! I look forward to hearing some new recordings and perhaps see you play in 2005. Best Regards John
John Crook <john.crook2@ntlworld.com>
Bracknell, UK - Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 07:32:47 (EST)

Been a fan of yours via APP long before I knew your name. The sound is definitely in the fingers. Being a guitar player with my own studio, I have been producing with a strong APP/IB influence in my work. Let's hear a solo album from you soon. We played Siren song at our wedding as our first dance as a married couple and are now working up a version to perform live. You are an excellent composer as well as guitarist and I belive that you could carry on the APP concept just fine as you proved with Time Machine and ON Air. Tasteful music and tasteful guitar playing are a great combination. If you have an opportunity, please check out our music at http://home.columbus.rr.com/threeemusic/music/ There are also links there to other web sites containing our music. Thanks for your influnece and your great talent. Paul & Terry Althouse
Paul Althouse <palthous@columbus.rr.com>
Pataskala, OH USA - Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 20:42:00 (EST)

Hi Ian I was just hunting down some info on Beverley Craven and up came your name (of course). I have known of and admired your work since you were an egg. Bob Gubby is a long-time acquaintance of mine (although I have not seen him since just after he moved down to the edge of Bodmin) but he gave me a copy of "I can't live without love" that you worked on with him. Schplendid schtuff. Just keep on... -sf <
Simon PC Frost <simon@simonpcfrost.com>
Scottsdale, AZ USA - Friday, December 03, 2004 at 19:44:22 (EST)

Ian, the show with beverley craven was really good thankyou!
Matthew Pickin <mpickin@gmail.com>
Windsor, England - Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 11:39:21 (EST)

Hi Ian !!! Many thanks for your jobs .I'm with you since 1976 (pilot). Thanks for your playing in APP Marek
Marek <marekbargiel>
czechowice-Dz, Poland - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 16:59:15 (EST)

Hi Dick The Strat problem I have is the closeness of the strings to the body and the pickups. I have quite long fingers and get too much contact with the scratchplate on Strats. I also prefer bigger frets and don't like the feel of varnished maple fingerboards too! Just a personal opinion of course ... there are enough Strat players out there to prove I am in the minority. Best regards Ian
Ian B
Spain - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 13:33:35 (EST)

I was a little astonished to read about the strat experience! The work on The turn o.a.f.c doesn´t reveal that!
Dick Palmer <pinkfloyd(a)email.com>
Sweden - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 08:06:57 (EST)

Hi Ian, Just want to say, I remember vividly the day you gave Howard and I an hour of your playing on my Fender Strat, wish I'd recorded it !!.. Wishing you all the best and who knows we may meet again. Have read your web site back to front and front to back. kind regards Ian E.
Ian Elliot <ian@elliot8499.fsnet.co.uk>
Bonnyrigg, UK - Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 12:13:26 (EDT)

Ian, Just to say that you have a big fan in the heart of the Amazonian Jungle ... You don't have the idea that how amazing is, the mix, music and forest. Hope see you one day here. Alpheu Manaus - Amazon - Brazil
Alpheu Feddersen, Jr. <afeddersen@yahoo.com>
Manaus, AM Brazil - Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 12:49:24 (EDT)

Great webpage... but it would be greater with more photographs! Hello to Ian (how can you play with so much accuracy?...!), maybe I'll try to write something more extended, one of these days (he he, also a Pink Floyd quotation!) Thanks and regards!
Lorenzo Morgoni
Borgosesia, Italy - Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 13:14:25 (EDT)

Hello Ian! I've been a fan of yours for many years now, and am very excited at the prospect of being able to see you this evening with the APP here in Agoura, CA! This will be my second time seeing the APP. The last time it was at the Greek Theatre in LA, and the show was spectacular- as was your uniquely stylized playing! You play every note with passion, power, and grace- a true craftsman of the instrument! I look forward to hearing you up close and personal tonight! Best Regards, John Rotondi Ventura, CA
John Rotondi <jrotondi@earthlink.net>
Ventura, CA USA - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 20:11:26 (EDT)

Happy Birthday Ian!!! In Friendship Always, larry
Lawrence Yaus <instrumentals2@comcast.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 18:49:49 (EDT)

happy birthday ian , have a lovely day sue b xxxxxxxxxx
sue b
uk - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 14:20:45 (EDT)

Hi Ian I hope you have a really lovely birthday tomorrow. Lots of love and best wishes. Michelle xxxx
Michelle Knight <jmc@knightrats.fsnet.co.uk>
UK - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 04:06:30 (EDT)

Hi Ian Just stumbled on this great site by accident and now the memories of the 80's are flooding back. Thanks for everything you did for Bucks Fizz. Whether writing or playing, you were a big part of their sound. There's a bit of a revival going on in the UK at the mo - did you know? Anyway, thanks again. You're a talented genius!
David Davensac <robertdavid21@hotmail.com>
Orpington, England - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 11:42:05 (EDT)

Hey Guys, Thank you for the new section on amplifiers and guitar sounds. The advice on effects is really helpful and I am amazed at what went into your touring rig. The photos are good too, but can we have one that is close enough to see all the settings? :¬)
Steve Benissa
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 07:38:36 (EDT)

Just wanted to say I've enjoyed the music you made with Alan for all those years.
Skip Meinart <jmein63@yahoo.com>
Danville, IL USA - Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 00:31:53 (EDT)

A real thrill to find this site via the "avenue" which Ive also just discovered - and hence several new (to me) albums youve been associated with - incl 3 A/P albums. That may sound a tad backward but living in Australia is not the best place to get non-mainstream music. A/P stuff has not been properly released here since Gaudi!!! the occas "hits" cd gets a push & thats about it. So thanx to the above named sites Ive recently had the pleasure of hearing lots of great new tunes which you either played on &/or wrote. Im WRAPPED. Congrats on so much fab music and great composing. The Cds u played a part in take pride of place in my collection and have given me many many hours of listening pleasure. (Plus Amazon.com have a new customer buying CDs that I just cant get here!!!!)
Chris Courage <artistctc@dodo.com.au>
Adelaide, SA Australia - Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 05:12:49 (EST)

This is already old news, but I waited 20+ years to see Alan Parsons Project live, and finally did in Phila., a few years back at a YMHA, no less. Ian, as usual, you and the band were absolutely fantastic-well worth the wait! "The Very Last Time" (from "The Time Machine") in my estimation, may be the most beautiful, bittersweet song ever written by anyone. Pardon my ignorance, but it was dedicated to Gemma-I don't know who that was in your life, but she had to be truly special to elicit such a beautiful song. Mr.Bairnson, you are truly blessed.
Mark Spiegel < >
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 12:24:30 (EST)

I have the pleasure of knowing Ian personally due to my parents being a friend of his and his wife. If Ian gets this then 'hello' from me, matthew.
Matthew Pickin <matthewpickin@hotmail.com>
Windsor, UK - Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 13:23:41 (EST)

Hi, Big fan of Pilot and just met and fell in love with a the first girl I've ever met who was a fellow-fan and she was impressed that I had the albums on CD that she still had on vinyl, Thanks for all the music.
jim birmingham <james@birmingham.fsbusiness.co.uk>
portsmouth, uk - Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 19:12:11 (EST)

I too saw East West many times at The Place in Edinburgh. They were a serious band and if I remember correctly, Ian would have been only fifteen or sixteen years old. I always knew he was going to be a great player.
Anne Robertson
Edinburgh, - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 04:39:12 (EDT)

Wow ! What a blast to find this site, I remember you from the days of East/West playing upstairs in what was I think the Festival Club in the High Street in Edinburgh many, many moons ago ! There were some fantastic nights there, great music & great fun ! Delighted to see that things worked out well or you !
Guy <guy@davidsonsmains.com>
Edinburgh, UK - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 05:44:43 (EDT)

Sandra and I can't thank you enough for attending FanFest 03 this year. Your performance, discussions and general "being around" was something everyone who attended absolutely treasured. Everyone learned a lot and loved watching you give us a "jazz lesson" in comparative styles. You are most welcome here anytime. Next time we'll get you out on the waverunner. Give the cats a good scritch for us and let everybody know if you do any gigs in Spain or elsewhere. Best regards, Scott & Sandra Holder Dauphine Hotel B&B Inn
Scott & Sandra Holder <scott@dauphinehotel.com>
Bonnots Mill, MO USA - Monday, August 25, 2003 at 12:39:21 (EDT)

Ian, I would like to say a big thank you for coming to FanFest this year. You made it something special. It was an honour to meet the man that makes the music so special with his guitar. Also, meeting the man that wrote Brother Up In Heaven means so much. Thanks. Peace, Anita
Anita <afuehrer02@comcast.net>
St. Paul, MN USA - Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 23:15:46 (EDT)

Man oh man, Ian..! I'm still recalling all the neat moments from FF '03. I especially enjoyed talking saxophone down at the church with you on Saturday night. I must be the only guy on the planet with a custom signed IB #3 tenor sax reed ;) A very, very big Thank You for giving myself and the rest of the FF gang a weekend that will LONG be remembered as one of the very best.
Ian P <charcot@freudiana.org>
Portland, OR USA - Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 18:33:33 (EDT)

Hey Ian! Thank you for coming to the Middle of Nowhere, Missouri for Fanfest this year! You're a fabulous storyteller. You had everyone's attention! Oh, and thanks for getting Kirk to a fanfest. It was about time he showed up!
Sara Motley <saramotley@hotmail.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 08:53:33 (EDT)

Ian, here's to a belated happy birthday!! Oh, and by the way the FF03 pics are starting to surface. Wish I could have been there, oh well maybe next year.
Steve Martinak <stevemart@stny.rr.com>
Endicott, NY USA - Monday, August 11, 2003 at 23:03:34 (EDT)

Hope you had a great birthday Ian!! I look forward to hearing some new recordings from you and David in the future
John Crook <john.crook2@ntlworld.com>
BRACKNELL,Berkshire, UK - Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 14:01:54 (EDT)

hi ian ,just to wish you a happy birthday stay well sue
sueb
USA - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 17:20:57 (EDT)

Hello Ian! Firstly: All the best for the next 50 years. Keep your "mood" of music, your emotional lyrics and your smart character! And if there are some problems with the new home, new mentality: You will get acustomed to! I know! It must be a great love, changing your cold home in scotland for Leila into a a very sunny home! I "nearly" got married to Mallorca, but then decided to stay in Hamburg. So I can imagine, how you are feeling now! Come to Germany again, please! Also German fans are very loyal... ;-)
Bettina <betsy_hh@web.de>
Hamburg, Germany - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 15:02:01 (EDT)

Hope you had a very happy birthday, Ian! We miss you here in the US very much - We'll be raising a toast to you at Fanfest this weekend. Cheers! Rj
Robert J. Noles <2003@n9xs.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 13:23:13 (EDT)

Just to say a big Thank You to everyone who has left birthday wishes. I read them all and I'm beginning to feel better already!
Ian B
Spain - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 08:03:34 (EDT)

Sorry for being late, but it is amazing that you are 50 now. I wish you all the best for all the years to come. Incidentally, there is a pub in Valencia, Spain, close to Universidad Politecnica, whose owner must be a dedicated APP fan - with EITS, Pyramid and other symbols. Have a nice time in Spain, and greetings to Leila. Cordially, Klaus
Klaus D. Bierstedt <klausd@upb.de>
Paderborn, Germany - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 07:07:05 (EDT)

Hi Ian, Happy birthday, fellow Leo! I'm only 3 years behind you, *almost* to the day (I'm the 12th). I hope life in Spain is treating you well, and hopefully you've wandered up the road to jam with David a few times. Has Lenny arrived there yet? You mentioned in your farewell e-mail that you might visit Alan "in the fall". Please send up a flare if you do so, and keep in touch. Happy milestone (and not *millstone*, ...), JF
John Finney <jf@finneycommunications.com>
Sacramento, CA USA - Monday, August 04, 2003 at 14:48:52 (EDT)

Best wishes for your 50th birthday, Mr. Bairnson! I also want to say thank you for the great music - I've always loved your guitar and saxophone playing as well as your compositions ("On Air" being my favourite-album-of-all-times). I wish you a happy time in your new home in Spain. Greetings from Austria, Thomas Huemer
Thomas Huemer <thomas.huemer@cable.vol.at>
Feldkirch, - AUSTRIA - Monday, August 04, 2003 at 11:19:47 (EDT)

I hope that your birthday was a very happy one, Ian! I miss catching up with you when you guys toured the US - I hope that we get a chance to see you again! Love from the US, Michelle Drayson
Michelle Drayson <Michelle@ScopeSys.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Monday, August 04, 2003 at 09:20:46 (EDT)

Hi Ian, Wishing you a very happy 50th birthday. I hope you have a great time. Lots of love, Michelle xxxx
Michelle knight <jmc@knightrats.fsnet.co.uk>
U.K. - Sunday, August 03, 2003 at 18:18:25 (EDT)

Hello Ian, Well, here's a tribute from a 60-year-old (going on 18!) admirer of your considerable talent. Thanks for the music Ian - the older I get the more I appreciate it. Through my life (UK, Australia, NZ and now Spain) here and there a guitar-player stopped me in my tracks. First Scotty, then Cliff Gallup who just blew me away with his octave and double-stopping work in "Gonna Back up Baby" and "Race With the Devil", James Burton, Chet of course, and a few others - but not many. Then as I heard more APP over the years I found the tracks I played over and over were those in which your guitar featured most. I was stunned not just by your technical mastery of the instrument (the perfect phrasing and pitch) but by the inventiveness, the emotional intelligence in everything you play. I realised these were not just solos - they were virtual arrangements around which the whole piece seemed to hang. Your solo and background work seemed to define the essence of the piece. So yes, I am personally grateful for your site inasmuch as you have made yourself accessible to us. But for me its "thanks for the music" and the wonder of what you do with that guitar. All the best for the future. Gareth W.
Gareth <garethsonofwill@hotmail.com>
Alicante , SPAIN - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 10:58:02 (EDT)

please return to argentina with or without alan parsons. I love your music and your way to be musician. I see your lyrics and they tell me you want the peace of the world and say (I remember) "please no more wars". Thanks for the music!!!!!! man!
Hugo Oviedo <aspid@uol.com.ar>
Buenos Aires, AR Argentina - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 21:50:15 (EDT)

greetings from germany ! very nice website ! best wishes, Pete
Germany - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 18:24:05 (EDT)

Greetings Ian - you signed one of my Pilot albums backstage after an APP concert in Milwaukee 1997 or so. Sorry you and Alan aren't doing big tours anymore - the concerts I saw ruled beyond compare. Your tone and savoir faire on what to play is top notch in my book. The Pilot stuff rules as well...maybe the Roy T.B. production is a little over the top - you and DP should go back and tweak Morin Heights. And I LIKED the handclaps!
Mike Dahl <dahldude@aol.NOREFINANCINGFORVIAGRAcom>
IL USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 23:51:43 (EDT)

Hello Ian, like many, I also have all of the Alan Parsons cd's. I became an APP fan in 1980, when a friend turned me on to "tales". Your songs "Siren song" and "dreamscape" on try anything once and "Ignorance is bliss" off Time Machine absolutely send me into a state of tranquility. Your guitar work shows the influence of David Gilmour....but he could never play the sax as beautifully! I am sorry to say that I have not heard any PILOT cd's but I plan on rectifying that in the future. Best regards.
Terry Hale <dthale@iglou.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 02:51:56 (EDT)

Thanks Ian for featuring me on your web site, considering you've worked with so many people - it's an honour take care and good wishes Mary Mac
Mary Mac <mary@growwithmusictree.co.uk>
Perth , Scotland - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 13:55:34 (EDT)

Any news of your next venture yet? We're hoping it will be a solo album. Thanks for a great site.
John Ross
USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 17:44:27 (EDT)

Ian, just wanted to say thanks for all the memories. I have listened to Alan Parsons and you since the 70's, I have EVERY A.P. ever album made and listen to them often. Just wish there was more.
Greg Fairclough <chassis@xmission.com>
Salt Lake City, Ut USA - Monday, May 26, 2003 at 01:32:22 (EDT)

Hi, Mr. Bairnson. You have been a constant inspiration in my life. I remember that when I was a boy , the first record i bought was "The turn of a friendly card".My favorite game those years was to wake up at night, put my headphones on , and in the middle of the night, to dream that I was you playing those amzing solos.20 year later, i´m a guitar sessionist in Spain, i´ve a good career, every summer go on tour, i have also an School of Music and a Record Studio...and i still thinking that all it´s your fault¡¡ Thanks, thanks, thanks...(and sorry for my english¡)Juancho.
Juancho Barberá <juancho@juanchobarbera.com>
Madrid, spain - Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 19:54:04 (EDT)

Great site for a great player. I was only 15 when I first heard 'January' & 'Magic' but even at that young age and not really knowing a great deal about music I was blown away by Ian's fantastic guitar work. One of the worlds greatest players.
Paul Thurston <thurcross@bigpond.com>
Sydney, NSW AUSTRALIA - Monday, May 19, 2003 at 08:09:50 (EDT)

Enjoyed your website very much. Erik (EDT)
Hallo, Mr Bairnson! A.P.Project and your music is for me BEST around the World!!! New CD or DVD?? Please!
Michal Weinfurter <michal.wein@tiscali.cz>
Karlovy Vary, Czech rep Europe - Saturday, May 03, 2003 at 06:56:31 (EDT)
I enjoy your site. Must be a lot of work to keep it up to date
- Monday, April 28, 2003 at 10:41:38 (EDT)
hi ian.this morning i digged out a alan parsons record from 84. meanwhile its afternoon and im still listening to it.i really love it.i hope to get the rest of your works at the next record market.peace out.... easy
Just surfing through and found your site. Liked it and thought I'd drop a note. I'll be back! - Sam w
;sam@nospam.com>
Redmond, WA USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 03:46:07 (EDT)
Hi Ian! Welcome to your new neighborhood. Hope you will have good times in spain. Willy
Wiily Leroy <w.leroy@wanadoo.es>
Spain - Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 07:53:13 (EST)
Hi, Ian, I'm Javier from Richmond. Actually, I was born and lived my teenage years in Peru, which is the last possible country you may find an Alan Parsons Project fan. I love your guitar work, it's amazing, clean, perfect, pure and your great solo on "Standing on Higher Ground" from Gaudi inspired me to learn more techniques and scales. Yesterday I found a promo copy of Lenny Zakatek's self titled album. Some tunes are pretty good, but it lacks of the Woolfson-Parsons songwriting structures. What do you think about it? Anyway, I never met you or see any of your performances, but I've been listening to you since 1987, I own the entire Parsons collection and Pilot's first album, and your sound is outstanding and influential. At least it is for me. Stop the war in Iraq!
Javier Moreno <buildingfactors@hotmail.com>
Richmond, ca USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 03:20:40 (EST)
Hello Ian, I have seen you playing along with Alan in Mannheim Germany and also in Portland Oregon. Your work is brilliant. I was terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your cousin over Iraq. We can only hope they stop the madness there. We need a peaceful world. Thank you for your many Contributions towards it.
Randy Bray <Randyincv@hotmail.com>
Corvallis, OR USA - Friday, March 07, 2003 at 06:40:57 (EST)
I love "Out of the way" from Panarama. It's a great music.... and i'll hope to see you and Alan Parsons playing again here in Brazil another time.
Carlos Mayrink <cjmayrink@zipmail.com.br>
Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil - Friday, February 14, 2003 at 18:36:51 (EST)
nice page
hi Ian I like your song January you made for Pilot
Oliver Smith <oliver@broadclosehill.plus.com>
uk - Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 17:34:27 (EST)
Ian, I loved your song "Call of the Wild" so much that I recorded it with some friends. Unfortunately it's like pulling teeth trying to find our who owns the publishing rights. Please help (or anyone else who reads this! Larry Latour
Larry Latour <larry.latour@umit.maine.edu>
Orono, ME USA - Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 15:15:26 (EST)
DEAR IAN, JUST TO SAY THAT I AM A BIG FAN OF YOUR MUSIC AND I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN 2003...LOVE...LOUIE
LOUIE <MDL7420>
PORTO ALEGRE, RS BRASIL - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 11:21:02 (EST)
Didn't know nothing about you until i saw you in concert with Alan back in Sep.30, 1999 at The Fillmore in San Francisco. The way you play got my whole attention, you were and still are amazing. I just saw Alan in concert on Jan.10, 2003 in Reno, Nevada with a whole new band and I really missed your sound. It wasn't the same...I know you have to do your own thing, but I really wish if you could go back and play with Alan...best wishes...arriba Espana.
Tony Avalos <gaae2000@yahoo.com>
San Francisco, Ca USA - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 22:59:25 (EST)
I can't tell you how wonderful it is to hear that you are doing work with Lenny Zakatek once again!!!! All best wishes; and congratulations on your new home in Spain Happy New Year Indeed Lawrence Yaus
Lawrence Yaus <instrumentals2@attbi.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 22:01:38 (EST)
Ian, I have been a great fan of yours for many many years, and I just want to say thanx for your work, inspiring feel playing and thank you for being one of the most incredible guitarist of a unique taste a person can find!. I have seen two concerts with Alan Parsons in Spain and even had the chance to speak to you for a while, and Alan, and it is something I will never forget. Happy new year and I hope you can see me one day on stage playing and singing as well! Cheers!!
Alex Tejedor <alextejedor@hotmail.com>
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Monday, December 30, 2002 at 13:32:47 (EST)
Ian, I'm glad I found your site. I have always really enjoyed your solos and thank you for them and all your work. I wish you much success for 2003 and hope that you keep on inspiring people such as myself to play.
mark young <mark_young@talk21.com>
Uk - Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 15:29:08 (EST)
A big "Thank You" to everyone who has signed the guestbook. Happy Christmas and have a great New Year! Cheers!
Ian B
UK - Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 04:24:41 (EST)
Have a lovely Christmas both of you and look forward to hearing Blue Yonder.
John Paroussi <jparoussi@hotmail.com>
uk - Friday, December 13, 2002 at 06:48:30 (EST)
Yes, a solo album would be quite interesting!
Kevin Long <grevin@directvinternet.com>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 20:06:54 (EST)
I just want to say you're great!(but you probably know that) I love all of your riffs(if I'm correct).Especially on I Robot,Turn of a Friendly Card,Eye in the Sky,Stereotomy,Try Anything Once, and Time Machine;however you're awesome on all of them. Just keep up the awesome work.I will always remember you!
Igor Kuzmin
Norfolk, VA USA - Thursday, November 28, 2002 at 21:38:48 (EST)
Hello Ian, from Germany. First I've to tell that I was very surprised to get a new Pilot album last week when David was in Cologne for a gig with Donnie Munro. Fantastic to get the 2's A Crowd songs on CD now. I would very much Like to have a Solo album of yours and a live album of Pilot (new recorded or from the archivs). There must be live stuff in the archivs of the BBC or your own, I suppose. Fantastic web site, I only miss info if there are still solo recordings of you available or have I missed the info anywhere ?? All the best from Cologne to Scotland Gerd Obermann
Gerd Obermann <obermann01@compuserve.de>
Cologne, Germany - Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 05:04:10 (EST)
Okay, Ian, you have had enough time off. We need a solo album from you.....please!
Craig Meier <appwpb1@attbi.com>
Brooklyn Park, MN USA - Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 20:55:55 (EST)
Olá Ian e Leila Gostei do site está otimo!. As fotos da Leila estão lindas e de voces dois juntos também.Fiquei sabendo que voce está ouvindo Tom Jobim e tocando jazz. Puxa super legal. Semprei gostei do Pilots que ouvi alguns bons longos anos atrás. Gostei de saber que você está na estrada. Super beijos para voces dois espero encontrá-los um dia aqui no Brasil.
Maria Tereza <matege@hotmail.com>
São Paulo, SP Brazil - Friday, November 15, 2002 at 15:05:07 (EST)
I doubt very much if you remember me, but my friend Irene and I were two of your first fans when you played with East West. Whenever you were performing in Edinburgh we were there, The Place and Friscos are the two places that come to mind. I had never heard anyone playing a guitar like you and they are right to put you in the same category as Clapton, etc. I had told my husband about you and East West so it was great to read all about what you have been doing and to prove to him that you are as wonderful as I said you were. I am so glad to see that you have done so well. Moira
Moira <moirab@blueyonder.co.uk>
Livingston, Scotland - Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 15:59:44 (EST)
Hey i just wanted to drop a line and say ive been a bairnson fan for many years and i hope that he and alan will be playing here in Seattle soon. Thanks a lot, Sincerly, Lonnie Watkins
Lonnie Watkins <wteridriver@aol.com>
Spanaway, WA USA - Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 15:50:15 (EST)
Thank you for all these great guitar solos.
Lesley Jonsson
Glen Ellyn, USA - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 08:40:38 (EDT)
Hi Ian, I have been a big fan of you since I bought a Pilot's album named Two's a crowd for the first time. Your guitar sound is fabulous. I recently bought Blue Yonder, and reminds me of the days a few decades ago. BTW, don't you have any plan to have a concert in New York City sometime soon ?
Yuichi Kono <ykohno@hotmail.com>
scarsdale, ny USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 10:37:15 (EDT)

Hey Ian....i remember my first encounter with Pilot.... wauw what a band in the pop genre.....but first of all... i noticed the sublime guitar....my god..you are..simply... how can i say this...never have i heard a guitar sound... this unique...people talk about Clapton And Satriani.... and who have we...to me you are the ultimate guitarplayer... Youre lines are fine and your chords are perfect..... I play the guitar myself....and you set a good example... here´s to you...the best guitarplayer in many years to come!!
Tonny larsen <t.larz@go-web.dk>
copenhagen, cp denmark - Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 13:43:57 (EDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, IAN BAIRNSON!!!
Caetano Scatena <cae@ifxbrasil.com.br>
São Paulo, SP Brasil - Saturday, August 03, 2002 at 17:07:07 (EDT)
Just dropping a note - you are the best electric guitar soloist ever. Thanks for all those great solos with APP, and god bless.
Rick MacLemale <rmaclema@tampabay.rr.com>
Holiday, FL USA - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 21:52:16 (EDT)
OK, Guys, You can no longer say that no one from Roadkill is buying the new CD :-) I heard it over the weekend, when my good friend Scott H. brougit to a friendly get-together of some local "Roadkillers" . I have one question for you, Ian: Why oh why didn't you put more stuff on there like the last "live" cut from 1975?? That was the funkiest, coolest jazz-fusion cut and it was, by far, the best of the whole CD, even with the pops and crackles at the end!! We *NEED* more of that stuff! Totally awesome!! Cheers, Gina on roadkill list
Gina Ronat <tek_wryter@yahoo.com>
STL, MO USA - Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 21:03:56 (EDT)
God bless you!
Sharon Wendt <sharonadele@sharonadelesworld.com>
Nashville, TN USA - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 15:31:06 (EDT)
Hi Ian. I've been to several APP concerts in Vancouver (Queen Elizabeth Theatre where I tripped over a wheelchair running to the stage, G.M. Place with Yes, and the UBC Chan Centre where you signed an album for me backstage - THANKS!). I've always been an APP fan, and your guitar playing is awesome, but I just learned from your site tonight that you did "Magic" with Pilot - I remember that song! I really like your site. If you ever quit your day job you could be a website designer (don't get any ideas now). Keep on Rockin' Ian. You are the best! Sincerely, Glenn Cox.
Glenn Cox <anonymouse@shaw.ca>
Abbotsford, BC Canada - Saturday, June 15, 2002 at 02:58:56 (EDT)
I thought I heard that APP was coming to Honolulu. Would love to see Ian because I knew his cousin, Eric, that was killed in the shootdown in Iraq. We were in the same unit in Germany. Anyone know if they're coming to Hawaii?
Kimberly <KimberlyM1126@cs.com>
Honolulu, HI USA - Friday, June 14, 2002 at 18:39:24 (EDT)
Ian, I cought a Cliff Richard concert in Brighton back in May/June 1987. Stuart Tosh was the drummer that night, and a tall chap in a baseball cap was the lead guitarist. Was that you? If so, did you mean to make that mistake? No one else caught it but I saw you smirk?!?!? (If it was you)! By the way, your twin part harmony solos are an inspiration! [Ed: Sorry to report that it was not Ian you saw. It was John Clark, Cliff's regular guitarist.] Tudor
Tudor Smith <tudor@birklea.co.uk>
Kent, UK - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 18:02:12 (EDT)
Hi everybody, I'd just like to declare once and forever that Pilot's 'Two's A Crowd' album just is the best pop record ever made - I'm still listening to it nearly each and every day even after almost 25 years ... Thank you guys, Michael from Germany
Michael Roesmann <mike.label@t-online.de>
D-44149 Dortmund, Germany - Friday, June 07, 2002 at 18:28:02 (EDT)
My name is Edmund Marco and it's a pleasure to sign your guest book. I work for an advertising agency in London. Our agency represents direct marketing companies that are involved in the marketing of products as seen on TV in England. Most of the infomercial products come from the U.S. but then again we export our talents as well. My brother has appeared in infomercials in the U.S. advertising various products. I think it's hilarious that English people respond so well to American products while Americans tend to respond well to sales people who have an English accent!
Edmund
London, Kent England - Saturday, June 01, 2002 at 03:34:41 (EDT)
I've always thought the solo on Motor's Too Fast (1987 - James Reyne) is some of the tastiest guitar ever - like a bluesy Lukather. I wrongly assumed it was performed by James Reyne's touring guitarist at the time (Jeff Scott I think). I have had a revelation tonight.
Andrew Archer <andrew.archer@minterellison.com>
Melbourne, Victoria Australia - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 06:03:09 (EDT)
Just one word: WORSHIP!
Raymond Movsessian <rushist@yahoo.com>
Tehran, Iran - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 17:13:29 (EDT)
On the recordings page on Ians site the opening to it has three songs the second one is Magic by Pilot but I do not reconise the third one which is a guitar solo by Ian can anyone tell which song or Album its from so I can go and buy it. ps The return of Pilot is fantastic news.
CHRIS TURNER <CTURNER3@COMPUSERVE.COM>
HARTLEPOOL, UK - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 12:18:06 (EDT)
hello, apparently im related to you. just tracking down the family history. sam
Sammie Bairnson <minimesammie@hotmail.com>
Wirral, England - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 10:49:18 (EDT)
Hello Ian, it's so sad that you and the gang won't be together anymore, but I and millions more still hoping that you guys change your mind, get together and give us, your fans, the pleasure of one more time "ALAN PARSONS PROYECT WORLD TOUR" God Bless you all! PS. I still believe in miracles!
CARLOS ESQUIVEL <carlos_augusto56@hotmail.com>
LAS VEGAS, NV USA - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 04:20:00 (EDT)
Hi Ian, Jack here. Could u send me through just the chords for 'Brother Up In Heaven' cause I've bin' tryin' 2 work it out but I can't. Thanks alot. See u wheneva u next come over. Jack B
Jack Barendse <thebigbadbouncer@hotmail.com>
Maidenhead, England - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 16:44:51 (EDT)
Being a fan of the Alan Parson's Project, I have great respect for, and have received wonderful enjoyment from Ian's guitar playing.
Russ <profrrw50@aol.com>
Farmingdale, NJ USA - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 09:33:42 (EDT)
Cool Stuff! I hope you have a wonderful day. I'm a fan too.....
Oklahoma, OK USA - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 01:42:12 (EDT)
Loved the MP3 clips of the new Pilot CD. Any idea of the date the CD will be available? Can I buy it from this web site?
M Glover
London, England - Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 11:13:53 (EDT)
I realy enjoy your work. I ahve listened you your work for many years thriugh Alan Parsons. Keep up the great work.
Rick Jones <rickgjones@sympatico.ca>
Bolton, ON Canada - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 20:59:32 (EST)
Ian, Any chance that Twos a Crowd will ever be released on CD? The best ever Pilot album. I have it on plastic but nothing to play it on (sob). All the best.
Dave Saunders <davidsaunders@blueyonder.co.uk>
Glasgow, UK - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 10:53:17 (EST)
Hello Ian. I write from Spain. I am interested in the music of the years seventy. I have seen in some magazines Melody Maker 1974 and 1975 announcements of performances of a called group Scotch Mist in in the circuit of pubs of London, in pubs like Hope & Anchor. I believe that you participated in the recording of the one RA-TA-TA it sails. Is truth? They recorded some disk more. I am interested in knowing the name of the components of the band Scotch Mist (line-up) Thank you Javier Abad
javier abad <pubrock@ono.com>
USA - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 12:09:26 (EST)
Heeelllppp - I'm desperately trying to find a copy of the Lenny Zakatek solo album from 1979. I bought the single "Do it right", and was blown way by the song, not least the guitar solo. Can ANYONE point me towards it. Great site Ian, be looking to see you live when you're next in the area - any dates planned?
leigh cane <leighcane@aol.com>
woburn, beds UK - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 16:14:24 (EST)
Just a HELLO from an italian APP fan !!
Simon
Italy - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 13:54:31 (EST)
Well done Ian, and best wishes for the future. I knew your parents well, at the Levenwick shop. We delivered the goods and ran the bus service. bi.
Laurence Leslie <laurenceofcoralynn@msn.com>
Virkie, Ze3 9JL Shetland - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 07:31:50 (EST)
i want really thank you in this opportunity for the great "Brother up in Heaven". It touched my heart and felt my blood with the incredible magic of good music since the first time i heard it.
Silvia <silsatil@hotmail.com>
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 07:56:15 (EST)
wow, i can't believe how you sound on the sax. that rubber universe clip was nice, i'm gonna search the web and see if i can find the full cut.I'm a mild fan of A.P.P., i'm impressed with your talent.
Brian Wood <dingojack@aol.com>
atco, nj USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 00:14:43 (EST)
Hello Ian. I write from Spain. I am interested in the music of the years seventy. I have seen in some magazines Melody Maker 1974 and 1975 announcements of performances of a called group Scotch Mist in in the circuit of pubs of London, in pubs like Hope & Anchor. I believe that you participated in the recording of the one RA-TA-TA it sails. Is truth? They recorded some disk more. I am interested in knowing the name of the components of the band Scotch Mist (line-up) Thank you
Javier Abad <pubrock@ono.com>
Spain - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 21:53:51 (EST)
This evening I have tried to pick out the solo on "You´re gonna get your fingers burned" and pretty much I have made it but i´m not really a 100% sure about it. Any help from out there? I admire your technique Ian. You seem to play by ear instead of learned chord arpeggios etc as heard from all these boring studio guitarists. :-) I am truly amazed. Sometimes I think to myself, does it require a supernatural help to have or achieve such a talent? Hmm.....
Dick Palmé <pinkfloyd@email.com>
Gothenburg, Sweden - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 15:34:08 (EST)
Great to hear of new pilot cd soon, love the site I have visited on many many occasions, oh! I believe you've seen a recent photo of the new PILOT line-up and its not Stuart Tosh,ha ha see you. Noel
NOEL HYLAND <noel_hyland@hotmail.com>
Dublin 1, Ireland - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 22:50:53 (EST)
Consgratulations for your great work like guitar player in APP!!!
Luis A. Rivas <ladytramp@mixmail.com>
Santiago Compostela, Galiza - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 16:49:37 (EDT)
Hits been a peerie start fae i wiz here last, whit a lock a changes! Very good site Ian
Linda Bain <Rhys717@aol.com>
Turriff, UK - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 17:28:36 (EDT)
I just read the news about your new Pilot recordings. Yes! Excelent!! It sounds like there will be some really interesting stuff on this CD. Will it be available to order from this web site? If so, when?
Andy Collins
Birmingham, England - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:35:49 (EDT)
Ian, you and Peter White have recorded the best guitar solos (IMHO) over the last 25 years. I can't wait to see what you will be doing next. Be sure to post your ongoing and complete projects as you go. Here's to ya!!
Larry Block <lbblockNOSPAM@earthlink.net>
LA, CA USA - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 01:07:58 (EDT)
Ian, Best of luck with your new endeavors wherever they may land you. Its been a great run the last 25 years or so. Really looking forward to what lies beyond!!
Steve Martinak <smartinak@stny.rr.com>
Endicott, NY USA - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 19:40:16 (EDT)
Hello Ian.... Remember old peabo? those days were a gas sure enough. When you play I think of those times just like they were tomorrow.
T Moriss
LA, CA USA - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 17:27:50 (EDT)
I really enjoy looking at this website. I've admired Ian's playing right from the early Pilot days and even managed to see them in concert at Guildford in 1975! The guitar sound was absolutely brilliant - Ian was playing his stunning Gibson Twin-Neck. I'll never forget that distinctive sound! So come on lads, let's have a Pilot reformation tour and album soon. Ian, David and Stuart back on the same stage together would be an event to savour!!
John Crook <john.crook2@ntlworld.com>
Bracknell, GB - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 12:39:24 (EDT)
This man proves that a good guitarplayer has no need for long hair, leather/black clothes and a bad attitude. It's only the music that counts.
Tubantix <tubantix@hotmail.com>
Netherlands - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 11:53:22 (EDT)
Hi Ian, I am a german fan and i like especially your work with John Townley. I like this record very much, but it was in bad condition over the years. Is it possible to get on cd, maybe also Townleys second LP "More than a dream"? I search the net but there is nothing to found about John Townley. Can you or someone of the webside visitors help me? Best wishes and geetings from germany. Michael Gora
Michael Gora <2Goras@gmx.de>
Gladbeck, Germany - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 08:42:45 (EDT)
ian b! no kidding. I put in my old freudiana cd recently and it got me searching the net, so I guess I found myself in here :D Well, thanks for all the good music over the many years!
riley r <decapolis5@yahoo.com>
denton, tx USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 19:56:46 (EDT)
Website too good thing for many people liking Ian on Alan Parsons payroll. Ian he better good choice for Alan. For me Alan have many luck.
Yiuchi ramasan
Osaka, Japan - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:19:14 (EDT)
Hi Ian!! You almost certainly won't remember, but we met at the backstage party at the AP gig at Shepherd's Bush a couple of years ago....I was the guy who said your playing made me want to throw my guitar out of the window...and you said "don't"! I just wanted to say that I haven't, and I'm still making (what I think is) good music..so thanks!!! Thanks for a great gig that night, and your music, and this website. Good luck and maybe we'll meet again one day!! Andy Briggs
Andy Briggs <abriggs@dircon.co.uk>
London, UK - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 19:24:07 (EDT)
Very good job! My best section is "mp3 songs", where the fan can find the real Bairnson's musical gem of past and present.
Dario <mammagamma@libero.it>
rome, italy - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 05:42:29 (EDT)
I like this Web Site. Pratically, Ian Bairnson is my favourite guitarist, my idol, my inspiration..! Thank You, Ian! Hello! Fabian
Fabio Truppi <fabian-@libero.it>
Francavilla Fontana, Italy - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 06:49:01 (EDT)
Great web site! I love the MP3 section and look forward to more solos and guitar talk.
Martyn Ash
USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 13:14:21 (EDT)
So para dizer que somos grandes fans e que amamos voce e suas musicas. Continue assim e os nossos melhores votos.
Maria de Lourdes & Louie <mdl7420@aol.com>
PA, RS BR - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 14:06:18 (EDT)
I´m from Galicia,northwest of Spain,I only have the greatest hits album,all winners.A beggard
luis <profesorluis@eresmas.com>
spain - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 14:12:22 (EDT)
Hello Ian and Kirk, Your website is beyond words. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Ian, I have the pleasure of meeting you at the Fillmore (SF, CA) and again want to say you are the BEST! Looking forward to hearing more from you and about you. Sincerely, Micheal
Micheal Hawkinson <lessa1235@aol.com>
Los Gatos, CA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 13:51:47 (EDT)
I love the website! It is easy to navigate, easy to read, entertaining, and informative. I found the Ian Enquirer to be especially charming! Great pictures, Kirk. We love you, Ian! You're playing is so inspired!
Sara Motley
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 17:31:05 (EDT)
This site is tremendous ! But the music is even better. Please keep on composing, playing and touring ( perhaps in germany again ? ).
Stephan Lütz <stephan.luetz@iname.com>
Germany - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 08:37:54 (EDT)
I love your work. Have been a fan of the Alan Parsons work with a special regard to your guitar work! keep it up. Phil Floyd. (expatriot Brit-in-Canada
Phil Floyd <phfloyd@uwo.ca>
London, Ontario Canada - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 21:56:52 (EST)
this is JEFF CLAXON of marion, In (blind Guy) recognized your voice from "GAULDI" album. YOur the best man!
jeff claxon <rhino@bpsinet.com>
Marion, IN USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 23:30:17 (EST)
A very good web site and Ian is a brilliant tasty player. I'd like to hear a new Pilot album, is there a chance of you getting together with DP?
Mat Black <>
Scotland - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 09:23:32 (EST)
BEEN WITH YOU SINCE 1974 THE PILOT DAYS KEEP ON PLAYING AND I'LL KEEP BUYING
NOEL HYLAND <hilow@eircom.net>
DUBLIN, IRELAND - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 22:08:27 (EST)
Love the mp3 section
Chip Walker <jetskct@aol.com>
Danbury, CT USA - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 13:23:55 (EST)
GFR - great!!!
Lopez <webmaster@baltcd.com>
St. Petersburg, Florida USA - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 16:53:12 (EST)
Hey Dude, keep up the good work and don't forget to keep in touch with us fans, after all you would not be where you are without us. It's a two way thing!! Keep truckin!
Randy Whacker
Detroit, USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 07:39:10 (EST)
Hi Ian and Kirk, Fabulous website and the perfect tribute to a great artist! Lots of fascinating stuff, and plenty of impossible CDs to search for ;-). Ian's available for sessions globally through the marvels of the digital age: this is just amazing to contemplate! Maybe one day there'll be an Ian Bairnson solo album too? Best wishes to all at ianbairnson.com from Australia, Cheers, Ian T., ithomas@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Ian Thomas <ithomas@groupwise.swin.edu.au>
Melbourne, Vic. Australia - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 19:28:25 (EST)
Ian, I like your music really much because it is so pretty and it will come on the web page if you look on the web page. Go Ian Go Ian. Your Fan Fox (Age 5)
Fox
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 19:01:50 (EST)
I saw Ian play in town at the house of blues in 99 with the Alan Parsons project. I have waited so long to see him live. I was not dissapointed. Him and the drummer saved the show. Alan did not seem to be doing anything of any great value and actually put a bit of a damper on it with his incessant droning on about what the next song was, which album it was from, what the lyrics are about etc. I look forward to seeing the show again.
Derek Snell
Chicago , USA - Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 11:29:49 (EST)
Greetings from Germany and congratulation to one of the most important members of APP to such an interesting website. The legend lives on, mentioned in one breathe with Clapton, Knopfler, Moore and some few gods of guitarplayers . . . So, lets hear from you . . . Halvar, one chief of the vikings
Halvar von Flake <halvarvonflake@surfeu.de>
Werl, NRW Germany - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 20:49:01 (EST)
I was in Mannheim and heared you live. "Out of the Blue" is my favorite song of the "Time Machine". I wish you a great time "without blue" and I would like to see you in South-Germany again.
Rainer Manz <Manz.Rainer@t-online.de>
Ravensburg, 88213 D - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 12:44:03 (EST)
Ian is truly amazing and "such" an influence on my guitar playing/writing/producing Thank You Ian
Paul Harrison Kates <Stretch1987@aol.com>
West Chester, PA USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 23:00:52 (EST)
I admire a lot Ian´s work with Alan Parsons...he´s a important part of the APPHistory... Ian really ROCKS!! All the best from the Brazilian Projectologist, Tati Parsons
Tatiana Parsons <tatiparsons@yahoo.com>
Sao Paulo, SP Brazil - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 20:49:52 (EST)
Hello Ian. Nice to see that you`re still going and feeling vital. I was a huge Pilot fan and loved the way that the band transcended pop and even forced big brothers to admit "Hey these blokes can play and have great tunes". Am debating whether to get out the old LP`s or buy the CD`s. What do you think? Oh and are there any other Pilot web sites I wonder? Love and Peace, good luck with all your work, Davy from Gateshead
Big Davy King <whamitantelope@hotmail.com>
Uk - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 00:42:03 (EST)
Thanks a lot for this very nice website. I enjoyed reading as much as your guitar-playing since I first heard it in 1979. P.S.: I got the "Two´s a crowd"-Album, too. Love it...
Alexander Körner <alexcrop@web.de>
Nuremburg, Germany - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 19:47:29 (EST)
Wonderful webpages, excellent design. Congratulations! - From the 10 AP concerts I have attended so far the one in Saarbruecken will always be remembered because of La Sagrada Familia with John Miles, but especially since I met Ian and Leila backstage. Please keep working and come up with a new album and new tours soon, Ian. Best wishes, Klaus
Klaus D. Bierstedt <klausd@uni-paderborn.de>
Paderborn, Germany - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 07:04:19 (EST)
very nice homepage from a real Alan Parsons fan, I enjoyed the visit on your homepage and found it very interresting to read your story
Marcel <marcel4u@home.nl>
Den Bosch, The Netherlands - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 07:34:47 (EST)
very nice homepage from a real Alan Parsons fan, I enjoyed the visit on your homepage and found it very interresting to read your story
Marcel <marcel4u@home.nl>
Den Bosch, The Netherlands - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 07:32:49 (EST)
My mom grew up in Clousta.I was born there.Went to the states when I was a year and a half old.
Eddie <vikingeddie@hotmail.com>
Midland, SD USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 13:51:44 (EST)
found you
Linda Elliott
Glen Ellyn, IL USA - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 21:16:35 (EST)
Hello! I am able to meet this WebSite and be happy. In Japanese music writes that it enjoys sound. APP is it exactly!
Misao Kato <kato330@mail.wbs.ne.jp>
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Japan - Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 10:19:05 (EST)
Hi Ian my name is gustavo Parra, Im classical composer, and admirer of your music and the way that you play the guitar, I would like to know how can get your music (cd) and sheet music , is possible, can you give me a little help? would you like to recieve some of mine? warmest regards Gustavo Parra composer gapa@cable.net.co
Gustavo parra <gapa@cable.net.co>
Bogota, Colombia - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 11:56:56 (EST)
I like to hear Ian play, when are you gonna play on a NINA HAGENalbum?? She need good musicains very well!! Koen
Koen <kpschouten@hotmail.com>
holland, nederland - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 15:53:58 (EST)
Hi Ian, I like your website, have fun with Alan and the rest of the band. I have always been a big fan of Alan Parsons and I think that you're the best guitar-player in the world. Nathanael Houtkoop
Nathanael Houtkoop <nhoutkoo@nl.packardbell.org>
Hillegom, Netherlands - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 12:04:05 (EST)
You should do more singing!
Nedra <nla@bigfoot.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 14:54:59 (EST)
Hi Ian, I was fortunate enough to get to meet you in Cleveland in Sept. of '99 also to see you perform. It was a real treat. I've been a fan for awhile. I play guitar but you are a guitarist. I sing which is what I do best. Hope to see you in Cleveland again in new millenium. Love that PRS. Forget I'm a woman. I just love music. your friend, Gail Bodnar
Gail Bodnar <rosalie9@earthlink.net>
Willoughby, OH USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 13:21:10 (EST)
Love your music. Truly. Keep it up and God bless you!
Ulf Bjorklund <kimulf@earthlink.net>
Northridge, CA USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 02:26:28 (EST)
I have watched Ian play live 2 times and he is the best guitarist I've ever seen.His style is unmatched,his sound is amazing and he blew me away the first time I saw Alan Parsons live and I've seen the best.Gilmour,Page,Rutherford,Townsend,Howe,Rabin and others and Ian is just a little better.He is the most underrated and almost unknown guitarists in the world.Ian if you read this You are the best.You and Alan P and the rest of the band make the world a better place just because of your fine music.
Des Prince <foyoeyzonlee@earthlink.com>
San Jose, CA USA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 16:17:09 (EST)
Dear Ian, you are one of the best guitarist for me! Best wishes! Péter
Pósafalvi Péter <posafalv@westel900.net>
Budapest, Hungary - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 14:19:51 (EDT)
Ian, thank you so much for all the wonderful music, not to mention this great site! Best wishes, Janice
Janice <flying.finn@hakkinen.net>
Glasgow, Scotland - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 15:26:19 (EDT)
Great website. Can't wait until you get the finishing touches done.
JEN <tears4fears7@hotmail.com>
Scottsburg, IN USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 17:25:38 (EDT)
Ian, I saw you perform with Alan in St.Louis a few years ago and got to visit the band after the show. Keep up the good work. Kevin
Kevin Davis <kjdavis@mmtcnet.com>
Dieterich, IL USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 00:11:44 (EDT)
GREAT SITE!!!! I'm an indie artist and I can't tell you how much PILOT played a roll in my musical education. Thank you for the GREAT music & now the photos & information.
Damien Youth <damienyouth@i-55.com>
New Orleans, La USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 19:08:16 (EDT)
About a year ago i bought an ibanez artist from somebody in Sandwick which i beleive used to be yours. Could you reply to me with any history on the guitar.
Kevin Tulloch <ktulloch@zoom.co.uk>
Clousta,Bixter, Shetland - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 09:57:31 (EDT)
ian never give up please
STEVE THAWLEY <stephen.thawley@bt.com>
bishops stortford, herts england - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 08:39:24 (EDT)
Hi Ian! I just want you to now that you're known and appreciated all over the world. I hope you and maybe even the whole Alan Parsons band come to the other parts of Europe, why not Scandinavia, and not just Germany like you use to... Thanks for the great site! Those Mp3:s are real interesting!
Sandberg <Diareas@hotmail.com>
Stockholm, Sweden - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 04:28:33 (EDT)
Your compositions are excellent, also enjoyed your singing and guitar with Alan Parson Project... Is there a way of knowing if Alan Parsons will ever tour again? Take Care Scott Hamilton Ps... Huge Parson's Fan!!
Scott Hamilton <hamwood@sympatico.ca>
Hamilton, ON Canada - Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 03:19:00 (EDT)
Thanks, Ian!
Jane Ivie <iviejkj@cs.com>
UT USA - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 23:26:45 (EDT)
Just to say hello and asking if the band (alan parsons) is planning to make a tour to u.s.a. especially to los angeles ca. thanks.
vick m. torrbalt <victortorbalt@yahoo.com>
los angeles, ca. USA - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 14:59:13 (EDT)
Great site Ian. We love the MP3s and wonder if you have any more - maybe some guitar stuff or solos we don't know about! Keep the great music comin'!
John Elvin
USA - Saturday, June 17, 2000 at 08:11:03 (EDT)
Hi, Ian! I'd just like to thank you for all the years of great music and I'm proud to say you're my biggest influence in my guitar playing. I've seen you with Alan Parsons everytime you've been to Kansas City and watching you play is just so inspiring! Keep up the great work and I'd love to hear a solo album by you(instrumental would be great)!Thanks again!
Randy Amos <randyandrachelle@prodigy.net>
Liberty, Mo USA - Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 01:49:29 (EDT)
Twice- you have come to Austin, Tx. with the Alan Parsons show. Twice- I have gotten " this close " to getting one of my C.D.'s signed by you! Maybe next time. Being a 30 year old musician, I find little good in modern music. You are without a doubt the most underrated guitarist around. You are the backbone of the APP.I've enjoyed your playing for years and hope you continue to work(as I'm sure,you hope to continue to work as well). You seem to cut loose more live, which I personally love.Can't wait for next time. David Pack of Ambrosia told me a month ago that they and Parsons Live may tour soon. That would be great. Anyway, I just thought I would say "thank you" for many great years of listening to many great works on the guitar.You've given me something to strive towards, and even though I'll never be as well accomplished as you, I know what perfection is!!!!!!Thank you and keep up the good work.And as Sean Connery's arm says---" SCOTLAND FOREVER " Respectfully, Brian J. Glendinning
Brian J. Glendinning <bglendinning@ev1.net>
Austin, TX USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 20:01:37 (EDT)
I think that the Alan Parsons Project would has been sad without a so colored guitars. Congratulations Ian! Yann
Yann <jnor@club-internet>
Avignon, France - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 13:05:22 (EDT)
Hi Ian, great site. I have enjoyed the music of The Alan Parsons Project for many years and often wondered who played all those great solos. Now I know. Take care and keep up the great work. Ron James
Ron James <Rjames6901@webtv.net>
Griswold, CT USA - Monday, June 05, 2000 at 12:38:41 (EDT)
Hi Ian ; You're great in last night at "Open Air Theatre" Istanbul and We're ( me and my wife )take a photo with you and great drummer Mr Elliot. We are very happy to meet you. I'll send a copy of that photo a.s.a.p. In "Prime time" You were play long , excellent guitar solo and ; What a surprise !!! You're also a great sax player I don't know this before Manny thanks for your great performance at last night. Best wishes from Istanbul
Cenk Akyol <cenkakyol@yahoo.com>
Istanbul, Turkey - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 06:39:19 (EDT)
Nice to see your webpage, Ian, it very well done. Thanks for the MP3s. As an APP fan for many years I was always impressed by your guitar mastering, but the best came when I saw your shows here in Sao Paulo with Alan Parsons in '95 and '97 (and when you played the Sax it was *really* cool). We want more, come soon. :)
Paolo F. Pugno
Sao Paulo, SP Brazil - Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at 17:08:27 (EDT)
Here's my dream band with Ian as the leader: VOCALS-Fish (ex-Marillion), Peter Gabriel, Sting, Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal(TFF), Paul Carrack, Dolores O'Riordan (Cranberries) GUITARS-Ian, Dave Gilmour, Steve Hackett BASS-Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd), Sting KEYBOARDS-Keith Emerson, Tony Banks, Rick Wakeman DRUMS-Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland
Randy Aranki <arank1rs@cmich.edu>
Flat Rock, MI USA - Monday, May 29, 2000 at 23:48:14 (EDT)
I love Ian's work with Alan parson. Does he or will he ever have a solo album out?
Adam Cooperstein <numen868@hotmail.com>
horsahm, pa USA - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 18:14:16 (EDT)
IAN, I AM ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS AND MY FAVORITE SONG IS "BROTHER UP IN HEAVEN" WE ENJOY YOU AND ALAN AND THE BAND WE HAVE SEEN YOU IN CONCERT EVERYTIME YOU COME TO PHOENIX WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT TOUR IN AMERICA
Elaine Crockett < CROCKETT CORNER@AOL.COM>
PEORIA, ARIZONA USA - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 01:54:02 (EDT)
Ian! Thank you so much for all of the goodies on your page! It was great to see you in Spain - Thanks so much for taking the time to stop and chat with us awhile. I know you guys were in a hurry... Until the next time, Best regards, Robert
Robert J. Noles
Chicago, IL USA - Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 20:37:19 (EDT)
Ian, you have been my favorite guitar player for over 20 years; thank you for bringing us fans the greatest music ever recorded; and then bringing it to us LIVE ON STAGE!!! All Best Wishes!!!! larry
Lawrence Yaus <yaus3437law@ameritech.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 00:33:13 (EDT)
Just would like to say that I have been not only a fan of the project over the years, but being a player I have admired your work within the group. I have never had the pleasure to have seen you in concert but I hope you come my way soon. I'll be watching. Thanks again.
harry knight <hgk335@aol.com>
dublin, oh USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 20:54:50 (EDT)
nice thing!
Schandor <schandor@maxonline.at>
Timelkam, AUT OÖ - Monday, May 15, 2000 at 03:38:49 (EDT)
I like it and I am now going to look for the photo's.
David Paton
Edinburgh, ML Scotland - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 08:02:29 (EDT)
Really enjoyed looking at the website, have followed your career with interest ever since the Pilot days. I play Tenor banjo and mandolin with a local folk group which Andrew Tulloch used to be a member, he said he had seen you a few times down in London, We are just in the middle of the Shetland Folk festival, so I had a drink with Peerie Willie last night , come along the house next time you are home , I told John Bain to take you along sometime. All the very Gary Peterson.
Gary Peterson <gary.peterson@talk21.com>
Sandwick, Shetland - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 15:19:25 (EDT)
JUST CALLED TO SAY HELLO, GREAT SITE !
NOEL HYLAND <hilo@gofree.indigo.ie>
dublin 1, ireland - Monday, April 24, 2000 at 06:40:56 (EDT)
Sure would like to know more about amps and fx in the studio.........!
Doc Goldstein <thedoc@unistudios.com>
Universal City, Ca USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 12:22:08 (EDT)
Very impressive site. The way you did the news section like a newspaper is extremely cool and well designed. Love the MP3's (like everyone else), so keep them coming. I agree that an Ian B. solo album is long overdue. Hopefully this site/forum will give him enough encouragement to go for it!!!
Mitchell <mjgoldman@yahoo.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 09:08:57 (EDT)
Hi guys. The web site has come a long way since it first started and I don't get back here as much as I should. :):):) Scott
scott holder
bonnots mill, MO USA - Friday, April 14, 2000 at 11:24:37 (EDT)
Saw APP at the Shepherds Bush Empire a couple of years ago at it was fantastic, having waited so many years to see them live. Please come back and play in the UK again soon! How come Germany, Holland and Spain get a tour? :-)
Ian Brown <ibrown9@dtn.ntl.com>
London, UK - Friday, April 07, 2000 at 05:59:58 (EDT)
Have been a fan of APP and Ian since I don't know when. Have seen both of your shows in the Twin Cities and hope to heck that you guys are back soon. Also want to echo the sentiments of another writer, where is the Ian solo album? Thank you for years of listening pleasure.
Craig Meier <apwpb@mailexcite.com>
Brooklyn Park, MN USA - Friday, April 07, 2000 at 03:39:32 (EDT)
love the website!!!!
mark a. mcclure <waneta@zianet>
deming, nm USA - Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 00:40:51 (EDT)
Very good site. The part that we prefer is the MP3 section. It's very interesting to see how that wonderful music comes out. As we wrote you many times, you're the best guitarist in the world. Best wishes with future tours Giorgio, Jin from Italy (come again)
Giorgio Rizzarelli <beginnings@libero.it>
Trieste, ITALY - Saturday, April 01, 2000 at 11:18:21 (EST)
When, when, when will there be an Ian Bairnson solo album? It has got to be long overdue. Love the site! We will be watching the news section!!
Martyn C
USA - Saturday, April 01, 2000 at 10:43:28 (EST)
I have been listening to Alan Parsons since the first "Project" album. And I have always said that Ian is "THEE" ket element of the distinctive Parsons sound. Ian is a player of great emotion, as well as obvoius technical expertise! I had to laugh when I saw this Web Site compare him to the likes of Page & Clapton...He's far, far BETTER than either one of them, a true ARTIST! - Jeff Matheus
Jeff Matheus <jeffmatheus@hotmail.com>
indianapolis, IN USA - Thursday, March 30, 2000 at 20:20:50 (EST)
I love your guitar, you are the best in the universe. I hope you and Alan come back in Italy, maybe in Bologna? You are welcome!
Guido "Old&Wise" Montini <07021966@net27.it>
Bologna, ITA ITALY - Thursday, March 30, 2000 at 18:08:15 (EST)
Ian is my favorite guitarist and Alan Parsons my favorite group. I own everything from Tales to Keats to Freudiana and everything in between.
Steve Lasson <sclasson@prodigy.net>
Wheeling, Illinois 60090 USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 20:36:41 (EST)
It's simply GREAT,as Ian!!!
Roberto Di Mario <hgforce@tin.it>
Rome, ITA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 15:16:36 (EST)
Hello mate! How the hell are you? Still going strong after all these years I hope... Gimme a E at the above address or - Giffin@wgn.net Would be great to hear from you. All the best Roger.
Roger bloody Giffin!! <GiffinGuitars@USA.com>
Canoga Park, CA USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at 22:43:03 (EST)
Ian, thanks for signing my Morin Heights cd while you and Alan were in town. Will you and David Paton be writing/working together soon?...
Mike Crivello <crivello@mail.sdsu.edu>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 21:39:52 (EST)
I pretty much listen to Alan Parsons CD's while working at my computer. Ian Bairnson's guitar playing is AMAZING! He and Mark Knopfler are my favorite guitarists.
Tom Lamb <tlamb3@mindspring.com>
Trussville, AL USA - Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 21:11:02 (EST)
Go Ian!! Jan Ouwens and I were absolutely delighted at the Utrecht '99 concert last year!! Unfortunately you didn't meet us backstage, don't miss the fun of meeting the two of us next year!! :) Yours, Karel
Karel Tsang <K.Tsang@student.tue.nl>
Eindhoven, Netherlands - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 15:33:33 (EST)
Ian, Gracias por el formidable espectáculo del concierto de Madrid en la Riviera, espero que volváis a españa pronto, Un fuerte abrazo...
Jorge Revueltas Herradón <mmayte@santandersupernet.es>
Madrid, SPAIN - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 17:55:40 (EST)
a pretty good web-side > when do you play in munich again ?
thomas gerstl <thomasgerstl@planet-interkom.de>
erding, By Germany - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 12:58:10 (EST)
For several years already I am a modest but true strat-player. I am close with the guitar-character and my hands are familiar with the neck and the body. In fact the guitar became a part of me or should I say: I became part of the guitar. As much all that time I had a Les Paul, but for some reason there was no warm relationship between us. In fact I did'nt really like the sound ! And than I became familiar with the music of APP and Ian Bairnson. More and more, specialy in last 4 albums, I felt emotion by hearing Ian's subtle guitarplaying. This was a new feeling to me in my approach to guitarmusic: emotion... So finally I agree that a Les Paul sounds very good... But more...it sounds heavenly beautiful when played by Ian. When Ian plays,... any guitar sounds great! Thanks for the music Ian. Michel (Belgium)
michel gypen <kumbalawe@online.be>
Baal, Belgium - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 15:38:24 (EST)
Listened to your music for years and finally met you and Allan parsons in Seattle, Brilliant music! Keep up the awe inspiring work!
Christopher Wallace <christopherwallace451@yahoo.com>
Snohomish, wa USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 10:10:55 (EST)
I am very impressed with this web page. It gives broad scope of information and is very original in presentation. It is wonderful to know a bit of history of the path that led you to fame.
Fran Kiester
Tamarac, FLI USA - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 20:26:39 (EST)
It's so great this music! congratulations Mr Bairnson! I would like to meet you one day! Nice work for this great site!!!
Stéphane Rolland-Micard <le-guide@wanadoo.fr>
Paris, France - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 18:25:50 (EST)
Hi! What a great site! I think it will take a few visits to explore all the different areas, but great work guys. We'll keep coming back
David X
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 11:46:41 (EST)
Hi there! Here's is a guy who listen and loved your guitarworks with Alan Parsons for many years. As I said to my brother when he asked me how the new A.P-album was - I told him "how can a album be bad when Ian Bairnson is playing?" ;-) Go on playing the way you do!! -and go on with this nice website! :-)
Mats <falmurst-list@algonet.se>
Uddevalla, Sweden - Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 21:37:21 (EST)

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