Composer mike oldfield rose to fame on the success of tubular bells, an eerie, albumlength conceptual piece employed to stunning effect in. To france composed by mike oldfield producer mike oldfield, simon phillips vocals maggie reilly. His work blends progressive rock with world, folk, classical, electronic, ambient, and newage music. Impeccably arranged and produced, the album was released in november 1979. The following albums are not official releases and are not licensed by mike, virgin records or warner records in any way. Mike oldfield tubular bells bbc 1974 dvd5proshot broadcast 1999. Ommadawn part one on horseback 2010 mix previously unreleased. Download mike oldfield discography fast and for free.
Studio albums 30 singles 1 compilations 4 lives 1 celtic african. Fender telecaster blonde guitar 1966, gibson les paul sg junior cherry red guitar 196061, martin d1228 12string guitar. Music from the nurofen tv commercial by michael oldfield michael oldfield a. His biggest commercial success is the 1973 album tubular bells which launched virgin records and became a hit in america after its opening was used as the theme for the horror. Crime of passion composed by mike oldfield producer mike oldfield vocals barry palmer. I love the recurring theme of tubular bells throughout his career. A quick survey of opinion found what they would like to see most was a return to his acoustic roots, the eyes clearly misting over at the prospect of more music in the style of the 1970s. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Another issues such as only vinyl or cassette releases ar not commented here.
Mike oldfields stream theme from return to ommadawn pt. The album contained both original oldfield compositions as well as two cover version of pieces recorded by other bands arrival by abba and wonderful land by the shadows. Michael gordon oldfield, known simply as mike oldfield, was born into an english family of catholics in 1953. Composed by mike oldfield producer mike oldfield, tom newman 2 vocals maggie reilly. If youre interested in that, take a look at the full discographies mentioned above or go to the rarities section in this web. Mike oldfield biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. A different track list and cover was used for the american edition. He showed his musical gift since childhood as his brother and sister did. Albums include tubular bells, ommadawn, and hergest ridge.
Covering themes from his earlier albums hergest ridge and ommadawn, it also included several pieces that would be released later, including incantations, the path the bside of shine in 1986, woodhenge on platinum, and the bside of blue peter. The best thing about the album in my opinion, is that because there are so many different styles and ideas playing, its hard to get bored listening to it. Studio albums 30 singles 1 compilations 4 lives 1 celtic african flamenco joik plainsong modern classical orchestral classical crossover art rock experimental rock progressive rock. Return to ommadawn by mike oldfield album, progressive. Mike oldfield free lossless and surround music download. Tracks timings are taken directly form the display of the cd. Mike oldfield biography michael gordon oldfield born 15 may 1953 reading, berkshire, england mike oldfield took up the guitar at seven and was composing instrumental pieces by age 10. Covering themes from his earlier albums hergest ridge and ommadawn, it also included several pieces that would be released later, including incantations, the path the bside of shine in 1986, woodhenge on platinum, and the bside of blue peter and a song called. His unique style of flute playing and musical composition touches the heart and soothes the mind. You are no doubt aware of that fact if you have made it to this page. Although the introduction theme was used in the exorcist, tubular bells 1973 was not a soundtrack album oldfield was commissioned to produce the music for nasas the space movie in 1979. A talented and successful multiinstrumentalist who will forever be associated with tubular bells, a progressive masterpiece that sold millions. The collectors version is so named due to its documentation of nearly every mike oldfield recording ever made, and is the definitive list for tracking. Clodagh simonds, bridget st john and sally oldfield.
For mike oldfields singles, see mike oldfield singles discography. The discography features detailed information on each of mike s albums, with extensive notes on the recordings themselves, musicians involved, and loads of other fascinating information collectors discography. The new acoustic mike oldfield album return to ommadawn will be released on 20th january, 2017, available on cd and vinyl, with a dvd option as well. There are also dozens of web sites on the net related to mike oldfield, some better that others imho, some of them providing extensive information about mikes releases like the impressive discography by richard carter, and some. More mike oldfield discography available on the site. Mike oldfields fifth album was partially recorded at electric lady studios in new york city, and the title suite especially nods to the bustle of the city at the time. He is best known for his hit 1973 album tubular bells, which launched virgin records, and for his 1983 hit. Composer mike oldfield rose to fame on the success of tubular bells, an eerie, albumlength conceptual piece employed to stunning effect in the film the exorcist. The orchestral tubular bells is an orchestral version of mike oldfield s album tubular bells, arranged by david bedford and recorded in 1974 by the royal philharmonic orchestra, featuring oldfield himself playing the guitar. Guest singers on the album are bonnie tyler, kevin ayers, anita hegerland, and jim price. Released in 1975, the orchestral tubular bells is an orchestral version of mike oldfields album tubular bells, arranged by david bedford and recorded in 1974.
Brother of mike and sally oldfield he shares the genius of this musical family who have been stunning audiences since the 70s. Mirrors, silver dagger, morning of my live and many more. Reflection soundtrack reflection, made for the uk arts council, was the first film to feature speciallycomposed music by mike. Mike oldfield download high quality complete mp3 albums. Available on the official mike oldfield store now virgin emi records 2020. His songs of distant earth album was the first cd ever to include cdrom. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. With his sister sally, he secured a record deal under the name sallyangie and released the folkish album children of the sun in 1968. Presented as minilps housed in an attractive slipcase, classic album selection six albums 19731980, is a 6cd limited edition album mini box set that provides the perfect periodoverview of mike oldfield s amazing career. Download mike oldfield mp3 songs and albums music downloads. It has the golden shimmering quality of popol vuh and cocteau twins victorialand and is probably his second best. Ommadawn part one 2010 mix previously unreleased 2.
To immediately find what you need to enter a keyword in the form below. Find mike oldfield discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Excerpts from the album were featured in the 1979 nasa film, the space movie. Vocals the penrhos kids jason, ivan, abigail and briony griffiths. Download mike oldfield discography 1973 2016 update. I have listened to it many times, and i still dont fully understand it. Talented and successful multiinstrumentalist who will forever be associated with tubular bells.
The orchestral tubular bells is an orchestral version of mike oldfields album tubular bells, arranged by david bedford and recorded in 1974 by the royal philharmonic orchestra, featuring oldfield himself playing the guitar. For mike oldfield s singles, see mike oldfield singles discography. Sally oldfield biography sally patricia oldfield born 10th march 1947 dublin, ireland sally oldfield has been active since 1968, first forming the folk duo the sallyangie with famous brother mike oldfield and releasing just one album. There is only one officially released oldfield live audio album, exposed, although others have been released on video see below. It was the first time the three people that created tubular bells got together in the same time frame, to talk to an independent journalist about the making of the album. I have followed mike oldfields music for many years. Jan 20, 2017 mike oldfield, though, has used it in the way it was intended, drawing inspiration from his fans for a new album. Sally oldfield has been active since 1968, first forming the folk duo the sallyangie with famous brother mike oldfield and releasing just one album. Although the introduction theme was used in the exorcist, tubular bells 1973 was not a soundtrack album. However a dvd and cd soundtrack though the cd content is just the audio track from the dvd, including voiceovers and sound effects.
The discography on contains information found in the albums along with additional extensive notes by richard carter for some albums. Born may 15, 1953, in reading, england, oldfield began his professional career at the age of 14, forming the sallyangie folk duo with his sister sally. The album discography is based on the official cds released by virgin and wea. Mike oldfield the complete mike oldfield 1985, vinyl. His biggest commercial success is the 1973 album tubular bells which launched virgin records and became a hit in america after its opening was used. Mike oldfield tubular bells quadraphonic stickered ps australian vinyl lp album lp record.
Oldfield was commissioned to produce the music for nasa s the space movie in 1979. Zmien ustawienia przegladarki i odswiez strone, aby korzystac z serwisu. If you need more precise search, use the option advanced search. Lyrics for ommadawn part one by clodagh simonds lyrics for the horse song by mike oldfield and william murray. This page is a discography for the musician mike oldfield. Sep 19, 2017 mike oldfield tubular bells live at the bbc 1973 hq remastered duration. Oldfield started playing the guitar and began performing in local pubs in his teens. However in my opinion, amarok is definitely mike oldfields best album. See mike oldfield for main discography germany 2 uk 2. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Although in the last decade mike oldfield has given us only two albums, i must admit that they are good. The album features a bonus cd including the first episode of musicvr, tres lunas, a 3d interactive game of virtual reality created upon an idea of mike oldfield playable only on pc computers. Islands is the 11th album by mike oldfield, released in 1987 by virgin.
His music is often elaborate and complex in nature. Michael gordon mike oldfield born 15 may 1953, reading, berkshire is an english multiinstrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, new age, and more recently, dance. Michael gordon oldfield born 15 may 1953 is an english multiinstrumentalist and composer. Mike oldfield, though, has used it in the way it was intended, drawing inspiration from his fans for a new album. Mystique a new copilation of treasures available april 26th 2019. Aug 01, 2018 mike oldfields stream theme from return to ommadawn pt. The place where sally oldfield reveals the secrets of her life, her music and her path with a heart to find the healing forces of the universe. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. In 1978 sally oldfield released her first debut album water bearer and became a cult favourite combining lots of vocal harmonies, classical and poetic influences, not to mention some pop.
1166 1021 254 1241 1025 450 1514 154 955 1106 183 281 1210 639 81 951 1346 569 973 581 981 1047 326 812 80 447 462 381 781 535 902 768 724 1212 286 1218