Sirius

When you hear "Sirius", it's almost inevitable that the image of athletes entering the court comes to mind, right? And it's that this instrumental theme by The Alan Parsons Project became a classic of sporting events throughout North America. What's most striking is how a simple riff, created at home with a keyboard and an echo effect, ended up playing in stadiums and arenas.

The original idea of Alan Parsons was for Eye in the Sky to open the album, but he felt it needed something to set the stage. Thus, "Sirius" was born. They recorded it with a clavinet sound and a tape echo that gives it that very particular atmosphere. At first, it wasn't in the same key as the song that followed it, but they adjusted it in the studio so that the transition would be perfect. It was a success, because since the 1990s, it became famous for accompanying player introductions, especially the Chicago Bulls in their golden era.

But it didn't stop at sports. "Sirius" also appeared in the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in 2009, and in Beerfest in 2006. It was even used in the soap opera Cuando llega el amor and as part of the battles in La Voz España since its first broadcast in 2012. It's a theme that, with its energy, has found its place in moments of great anticipation.