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socialcrawl · 6th May 2008, 09:58 PM

Who is a Mike Oldfield fan here? I just bought his new CD Music of the Spheres and I cant stop listening to it! He is the best electronic/experimental musician and he keeps getting better (if that were even possible). If you haven't heard him then you are missing out! You can check out his myspace where he has a few songs and videos that you can listen to. Here is a link to make it a bit easier, myspace.com/michaeloldfield

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tangaloomababe · 6th May 2008, 10:27 PM

I didn't even realize Mike Oldfield was still making music. Its been quite awhile since I played any of his stuff but I had a few albums in my time including Tubular Bells and Five Miles Out (which I loved)
When I made the transition from albums & tapes to CD's I didn't bring Mike with me, I am thinking I should go out and get some of his stuff. Is the new music as good as his older music?

The Ace · 6th May 2008, 10:43 PM

He has his moments, his renditions of, 'The William Tell Overture,' (the Lone Ranger) and the Shadows', 'Wonderful Land.' are amazing.

AE35Unit · 22nd May 2008, 10:51 PM

I have heard quite a bit of mike over the years,but mostly on tape. I now have Tubular Bells and Songs of Distant Earth(based on the Arthur C Clarke book) on CD but need to get more. I want to hear that Music of the Spheres album and also get some older albums like Ommadawn and Crises.

pyan · 22nd May 2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ace

He has his moments, his renditions of, 'The William Tell Overture,' (the Lone Ranger) and the Shadows', 'Wonderful Land.' are amazing.

Ah, but on the other hand, there's "In Dulce Jubilo"....

Harpo · 22nd May 2008, 11:49 PM

and "Portsmouth"

pyan · 22nd May 2008, 11:51 PM

Well, I wasn't going to mention that, for fear of accusations of partisanship against the place, but...

Momoka · 23rd May 2008, 03:45 PM

And not to mention 'Discovery' and 'Killing Fields' - the latter still gives me gooseflesh.

And I'll second (or should that be 'third'?) that 'Ommadawn', 'Five Miles Out', 'Crises' and (of couse) 'Tubular Bells' are all classics and worthy of a listen. (My all-time favourite 'Moonlight Shadow' happens to be from Crises).

Haven't tried anything more recent, perhaps I should give some of the albums a whirl.

pyan · 23rd May 2008, 03:53 PM

Welcome to the Chrons, Momoka....hope you enjoy it here.

Momoka · 23rd May 2008, 03:57 PM

Thanks pyan. Did you know I'm now the only sister you haven't met?

pyan · 23rd May 2008, 04:02 PM

Oh yes...I was talked at for two solid hours yesterday, and you did come into the conversation....

Why not pop over to the Tea-room, in the Lounge and say hello?

Momoka · 23rd May 2008, 04:05 PM

Okay, since we're spamming up this thread anyway.

/me moves

AE35Unit · 23rd May 2008, 04:53 PM

Yea welcome to the chrons(sister of Leisha?)

Momoka · 23rd May 2008, 04:58 PM

*ding* Corr-ect! The madness is tempered in me... possibly...

AE35Unit · 23rd May 2008, 05:26 PM

Ah but does the excellent photography run in the family?

6th May 2008, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
socialcrawl Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 6	Mike Oldfield Who is a Mike Oldfield fan here? I just bought his new CD Music of the Spheres and I cant stop listening to it! He is the best electronic/experimental musician and he keeps getting better (if that were even possible). If you haven't heard him then you are missing out! You can check out his myspace where he has a few songs and videos that you can listen to. Here is a link to make it a bit easier, myspace.com/michaeloldfield Eden UMGD

6th May 2008, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
tangaloomababe Living in Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 895	Re: Mike Oldfield I didn't even realize Mike Oldfield was still making music. Its been quite awhile since I played any of his stuff but I had a few albums in my time including Tubular Bells and Five Miles Out (which I loved) When I made the transition from albums & tapes to CD's I didn't bring Mike with me, I am thinking I should go out and get some of his stuff. Is the new music as good as his older music?

6th May 2008, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Ace Scottish Roman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth and Kinross Posts: 2,186	Re: Mike Oldfield He has his moments, his renditions of, 'The William Tell Overture,' (the Lone Ranger) and the Shadows', 'Wonderful Land.' are amazing.

22nd May 2008, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
AE35Unit Its windy here Dave! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 882	Re: Mike Oldfield I have heard quite a bit of mike over the years,but mostly on tape. I now have Tubular Bells and Songs of Distant Earth(based on the Arthur C Clarke book) on CD but need to get more. I want to hear that Music of the Spheres album and also get some older albums like Ommadawn and Crises.

22nd May 2008, 11:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Harpo Lord of Autumn Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vatican City Posts: 460	Re: Mike Oldfield and "Portsmouth"

22nd May 2008, 11:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
pyan Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,118	Re: Mike Oldfield Well, I wasn't going to mention that, for fear of accusations of partisanship against the place, but...

23rd May 2008, 03:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Momoka tiptoe through the tulips Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 87	Re: Mike Oldfield And not to mention 'Discovery' and 'Killing Fields' - the latter still gives me gooseflesh. And I'll second (or should that be 'third'?) that 'Ommadawn', 'Five Miles Out', 'Crises' and (of couse) 'Tubular Bells' are all classics and worthy of a listen. (My all-time favourite 'Moonlight Shadow' happens to be from Crises). Haven't tried anything more recent, perhaps I should give some of the albums a whirl.

23rd May 2008, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
pyan Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,118	Re: Mike Oldfield Welcome to the Chrons, Momoka....hope you enjoy it here.

23rd May 2008, 03:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Momoka tiptoe through the tulips Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 87	Re: Mike Oldfield Thanks pyan. Did you know I'm now the only sister you haven't met?

23rd May 2008, 04:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
pyan Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,118	Re: Mike Oldfield Oh yes...I was talked at for two solid hours yesterday, and you did come into the conversation.... Why not pop over to the Tea-room, in the Lounge and say hello?

23rd May 2008, 04:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Momoka tiptoe through the tulips Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 87	Re: Mike Oldfield Okay, since we're spamming up this thread anyway. /me moves

23rd May 2008, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
AE35Unit Its windy here Dave! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 882	Re: Mike Oldfield Yea welcome to the chrons(sister of Leisha?)

23rd May 2008, 04:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Momoka tiptoe through the tulips Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 87	Re: Mike Oldfield ding Corr-ect! The madness is tempered in me... possibly...

23rd May 2008, 05:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
AE35Unit Its windy here Dave! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 882	Re: Mike Oldfield Ah but does the excellent photography run in the family?

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