Gaudi (The Alan Parsons Project album) Gaudi (The Alan Parsons Project album) Gaudi is the tenth album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1987. "Gaudi" refers to Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan Spanish architect, and the opening track references what is probably his best known building, la "Sagrada Família". "Closer to Heaven" and "Money Talks" were used in an episode of the third season of the TV series "Miami Vice", with "Paseo de Gracia" ("even though in Catalan -and officially- the exact name is Passeig de Gràcia") appearing in an episode in the show's fifth season. A with the same name based on the songs of
His Eye Is on the Sparrow inspiration to write the song based on the scriptures: The song has been performed extensively by both Christian and secular artists. Whitney Houston recorded a version for of the 2012 remake of the 1976 musical film "Sparkle". RCA Records released the song as the second single from the album on June 8, 2012, four months after Houston's death. This version is Houston's last original single, and second posthumous one. The song made its debut only one day after the premiere of "Celebrate". AllMusic called it a "piano, organ, and choir" showcase for Houston, citing it as a highlight of the