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Ommadawn [VINYL]

~ Mike Oldfield (Artist)

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Vinyl (23 April 2001)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Simply Vinyl
ASIN: B00005AQP4
Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 360,296 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Ommadawn represents a creative peak for Oldfield that is often overshadowed by the huge commercial success of his debutTubular Bells. Oldfield employed the same format he had used on his previous two albums, with both sides of the album comprising a lengthy instrumental collage. This time he drew on a greater range of musical styles, using recurring motifsthat had recognisable African, Eastern European and Irish sources (Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains being responsible for the latter). The album was also notable for the way Oldfield collaborated with the other musicians, drawing attention away from his image as the self-styled studio recluse.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The real Tubular Bells, 2 Jun 2003

By	Thinderchild (Liverpool) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ommadawn (Audio CD)

As much as I like Tubular Bells it pales in comparison to Ommadawn. Here with the advantages of time, experience and better recording facilities Oldfield pushes the boundaries of his unique style of Progressive Rock to it's ultimate conclusion.

Altogether more Celtic in feel than TB, you will not find much on this album except virtuoso musicianship and spiritual exploration.

Quite simply his best album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stand up and take a bow, Mr Oldfield !!, 4 Oct 2006

By	Mr. G. J. Denning "Gazzablueboy" (Watford, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ommadawn (Audio CD)

Hard to believe this wonderful piece of music is now over 30 years old.A truly beautiful production that still captivates today.Although he has produced some fantastic stuff over many years, in my opinion he never bettered this.It gets inside your head and simply refuses to leave again !Guitars,pipes,drums,stunning background vocals,this is an album you could happily play every day of your life and never tire of it.Do yourself a favour and buy it today !!

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5.0 out of 5 stars On horse back................., 14 May 2007

By	Mr. J. Hulme (uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is my all time favourite album by Mike Oldfield! From beginning to end it it has it all. A beautiful piece of work that has so much atmosphere and is so moving. Then when you feel emotionally drained at the end of listening to part one and two you have the uplifting experience of riding across the beautiful countryside on horse back that Mike Oldfield has conjured up for you.

If you are new Mr Oldfield's work then this is the one I would strongly recommend for your pleasure. Listening to this? All your cares and woes of the day should slowly melt and disappear. It has an Ethereal feel, the drumming and voices and the magic of Oldfield is mystical and almost spiritual.......

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Published 2 months ago by Anonymous

5.0 out of 5 stars As They Say It IS
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This is a very good album from Mike but would dissagree with some reviewers when they say it is a better album than Tubulars Bells. Read more

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Published on 22 Sep 2006 by DSR

5.0 out of 5 stars Oldfield's Best, but Faulty Remaster.
When I first heard Ommadawn (from the Gaelic word "amadan" meaning "fool" or "idiot"), back in 1975 it changed the way I looked at music. Read more

Published on 12 Feb 2006 by unicorn27

5.0 out of 5 stars Out of this world
This is a piece of music that surely deserves 10 stars.
It is music that Mike Oldfield was put on this Earth to create. Read more

Published on 11 Nov 2005 by Ace Music Lover

5.0 out of 5 stars Close to Perfection
Ommadawn is the pinnacle of Mike Oldfield’s first trilogy of albums (Tubular Bells, Hergest Ridge and Ommadawn). Read more

Published on 7 Nov 2005 by Malcolm Robertson

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 years on.
I was into Mike Oldfield at the start (age is like the tide uncontrolable). Tonight a sat down and listened to Ommadawn on my newish Hi-Fi. I was completely satisfied. Read more

Published on 13 Jan 2005 by Mr. K. Watton

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