Okay... I would like to clarify something in this song....For those of you who don't truely understand. I know Alan personally....he has been a friend of my fathers for over 30 years. The entire album of Ammonia Avenue is about science having an impact on religion yes, but not in the light you are putting it. Alan and I have had a very long conversation about this song in particular and heres the story. Alan is a VERY spiritual man, though not religious. This song is about science bringing to light that nothing is truley solid in base, and that the qualms over religion are merely pointless in the greater picture of things. Its not about the scientific becoming religious and realizing the "error of their ways" once they die....or are near death. It's about those of faith realizing that they have no solid foundation to prove they are right, and to let other belive as they will. Only by accepting others and their belifs can they truely find Ammonia Avenue. Basically the long and short of it.
One more comment about this song that has been totally missed. In the forward of the book, Alchoholics Anonymous, written by Dr. William D. Silkworth, is this quote:
"I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray" Although there isn't an exact date (this is from the books fourth edition) the Doctor was working with Alchoholics Anonymous in the 1930's. I don't think it's just a coincidence that Alan used almost the exact words.
One more comment about this song that has been totally missed. In the forward of the book, Alchoholics Anonymous, written by Dr. William D. Silkworth, is this quote:
"I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray" Although there isn't an exact date (this is from the books fourth edition) the Doctor was working with Alchoholics Anonymous in the 1930's. I don't think it's just a coincidence that Alan used almost the exact words.
@Sirikta I'm sure Parsons and Woolfson had discussions about the meaning of "Ammonia Avenue", which the latter wrote. However, nobody knows about the depth or quality of the discussions.
@Sirikta I'm sure Parsons and Woolfson had discussions about the meaning of "Ammonia Avenue", which the latter wrote. However, nobody knows about the depth or quality of the discussions.
I agree with you that the song is about faith, and addresses aspects of faiths that are commonly true. However, I disagree that the song is about faith in general, as the lyrics explicitly address people who believe in Ammonia Avenue (the "we") and those who do not (the "they"). The lyrics clearly address the beliefs of the "we". I posted my piece about the meaning of the song, and for someone who knows Alan Parsons, I would value your views on it.
Okay... I would like to clarify something in this song....For those of you who don't truely understand. I know Alan personally....he has been a friend of my fathers for over 30 years. The entire album of Ammonia Avenue is about science having an impact on religion yes, but not in the light you are putting it. Alan and I have had a very long conversation about this song in particular and heres the story. Alan is a VERY spiritual man, though not religious. This song is about science bringing to light that nothing is truley solid in base, and that the qualms over religion are merely pointless in the greater picture of things. Its not about the scientific becoming religious and realizing the "error of their ways" once they die....or are near death. It's about those of faith realizing that they have no solid foundation to prove they are right, and to let other belive as they will. Only by accepting others and their belifs can they truely find Ammonia Avenue. Basically the long and short of it.
One more comment about this song that has been totally missed. In the forward of the book, Alchoholics Anonymous, written by Dr. William D. Silkworth, is this quote: "I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray" Although there isn't an exact date (this is from the books fourth edition) the Doctor was working with Alchoholics Anonymous in the 1930's. I don't think it's just a coincidence that Alan used almost the exact words.
One more comment about this song that has been totally missed. In the forward of the book, Alchoholics Anonymous, written by Dr. William D. Silkworth, is this quote: "I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray" Although there isn't an exact date (this is from the books fourth edition) the Doctor was working with Alchoholics Anonymous in the 1930's. I don't think it's just a coincidence that Alan used almost the exact words.
@Sirikta I'm sure Parsons and Woolfson had discussions about the meaning of "Ammonia Avenue", which the latter wrote. However, nobody knows about the depth or quality of the discussions.
@Sirikta I'm sure Parsons and Woolfson had discussions about the meaning of "Ammonia Avenue", which the latter wrote. However, nobody knows about the depth or quality of the discussions.
I agree with you that the song is about faith, and addresses aspects of faiths that are commonly true. However, I disagree that the song is about faith in general, as the lyrics explicitly address people who believe in Ammonia Avenue (the "we") and those who do not (the "they"). The lyrics clearly address the beliefs of the "we". I posted my piece about the meaning of the song, and for someone who knows Alan Parsons, I would value your views on it.