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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Harbinger | |||
| 2. Animus | |||
| 3. Silhouette | |||
| 4. Shabda | |||
| 5. The Tempest | |||
| 6. Harbinger reprise | |||
| 7. On My Heart | |||
| 8. Aurora | |||
| 9. Prophecy | |||
| 10. On My Heart reprise | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Harbinger (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 2. Animus (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 3. Silhouette (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 4. Shabda (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 5. The Tempest (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 6. Harbinger reprise (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 7. On My Heart (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 8. Aurora (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 9. Prophecy (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
| 10. On My Heart reprise (LIVE at the Guggenheim Museum) | |||
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Album Description
This is the special edition release of Mike Oldfield's 'Music of the Spheres'. This release is a double disc album which includes a bonus disc of the 'Live at the Guggenheim' performance that was recorded on 7th March 2008 in Bilbao and is now available for the very first time. The Legendary Mike Oldfield is only one of three artists to ever knock himself off the number one spot (the other two being Bob Dylan and The Beatles.) Mike Oldfield's debut album Tubular Bells has sold over 16 million records worldwide and is still selling. 'Music of the Spheres' sees the collaboration with the highly respected Karl Jenkins. Oldfield has returned to his ubiquitous Tubular Bells and used a theme from it AS the theme for his first attempt at a truly 'classical' album.
With a guest appearances by the divine Hayley Westenra on
the vocal piece 'On My Heart' and acclaimed pianist Lang Lang who appears throughout, Oldfield has drawn upon the best the Classical world has to offer for this outing.
With a guest appearances by the divine Hayley Westenra on
the vocal piece 'On My Heart' and acclaimed pianist Lang Lang who appears throughout, Oldfield has drawn upon the best the Classical world has to offer for this outing.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been listening to Mike Oldfield since Tubular Bells and own every single piece he has ever produced including all the singles (who remembers Guilty, William Tell Overture, Froggy went a Courting?) Over the years Mike has reached musical brilliance but has sometimes, I think in an effort to be different, slightly missed the mark. (I found Guitars a bit disappointing) Although I keep in mind what Tolkien said about his book, in that what altogether was loved by some readers was sometimes hated by others. So it is also for Mike - but this is one of his finest pieces. When you first hear it you latch onto the familiar haunting Tubular Bells riff that sometimes appears but,like many of his other albums - what appears strange at 1st, grows on you until you eventually learn that part and keep listening to it, then you play your favourite parts until you finally realise the whole work is totally brilliant. Buy this if you don't already have it - you won't be disappointed.Music of the Spheres (Special Bonus LIVE Edition)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I already owned the 1 disc version, but as I was so impressed I had to get the 2 disc version. All I can say is Wow!! The live version in this 2 disc set is brilliant - Mr Oldfield has excelled himself. I did not think I would hear anything that topped Tubular Bells.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Mike Oldfield's music has long been an inspiration to my poor old ears. 'The Music of the Spheres' is no exception. Adding to my special favourites, 'Tubular Bells' and 'Hergest Ridge', the 'Spheres' has taken my appreciation to a new level. No longer a 'Virgin', Oldfield has, perhaps, produced his best yet. The guy is without a doubt one of the best musical talents this part of the world has ever produced. Is the best yet to come? I find it difficult that this music can be surpassed. But who knows!
Meanwhile,let me treat my poor old ears!
Thank you, Mike!
Meanwhile,let me treat my poor old ears!
Thank you, Mike!
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Music of the Spheres, Special Edition.
I only can say it's Spectacular!
His best job!
Wonderful, if you don't have it, buy it! But make an effort and buy The Special Edition! Read more
His best job!
Wonderful, if you don't have it, buy it! But make an effort and buy The Special Edition! Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by Malena
Music of the Spheres-Live.Mike Oldfield
Mike's standards are so high ! And he seems to get better with time !
Published on 1 July 2009 by alan christopher creaser
A classic return to form?
This is the best Oldfield album for a long time, ranking right alongside his leading works (Ommadawn, Hergest Ridge, Amarok etc). Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2009 by TrickeyMickey
Excellent (but flawed)
Mike Oldfield is his own worse enemy I think! If you simply listen to the music and ignore the obvious references to Tubular Bells there's loads to enjoy here but those Bells... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by Kevan James
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