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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Romac
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mike Oldfield has had a strange career. I've never been quite sure whether I like him a lot, a bit, or not a jot! That's not to say that the original Tubular Bells wasn't a work of genius, because it was, and hearing it now is still an experience after thirty years. It's his other stuff I find difficult to get excited about.
I always felt that Tubular bells as a work was capable of evolution over the years, and was delighted when news broke that TB 2 was coming out. What a let down! Yeah, it had it's moments, and on reflection it's okay, but Mike Oldfield has put everything right with the release of Tubular Bells 3. This is a gem. It's got the lot. It's fresh and up to date with all the references to the original you will need. (Even the bagpipe sounding guitars!!) With the inclusion of modern club beats you can feel the Ibiza influence, (it was recorded there), it still manages to retain Mike's trademark punchy guitar work and flowing piano etc. This has hardly been off my deck, and I've found it perfect for the walkman too on the sunny days laying in my garden!
If you like Mike Oldfield (even just a little), buy this. It may restore your faith in the fact that there are still "real" musicians out there in these dark days of manufactured dross. Great stuff.
I always felt that Tubular bells as a work was capable of evolution over the years, and was delighted when news broke that TB 2 was coming out. What a let down! Yeah, it had it's moments, and on reflection it's okay, but Mike Oldfield has put everything right with the release of Tubular Bells 3. This is a gem. It's got the lot. It's fresh and up to date with all the references to the original you will need. (Even the bagpipe sounding guitars!!) With the inclusion of modern club beats you can feel the Ibiza influence, (it was recorded there), it still manages to retain Mike's trademark punchy guitar work and flowing piano etc. This has hardly been off my deck, and I've found it perfect for the walkman too on the sunny days laying in my garden!
If you like Mike Oldfield (even just a little), buy this. It may restore your faith in the fact that there are still "real" musicians out there in these dark days of manufactured dross. Great stuff.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having heard Tubular Bells 1, I thought it was the best. Tubular Bells 2 was a disappointment - but Tubular Bells 3 confirms Mike Oldfield as one of the leading instrumentalists ever. If you only own one Mike Oldfield album, this is the one.
The album contains everything - from the pop-sounding 'Man in the Rain' to the exotic 'Serpent Dream'. There is even a hint of the Irish in 'Top of the Morning' - a personal favourite of mine. However, the whole of the album is brough together by the child's voice in the final track - which leads to a wonderful track with the (inevitable) tubular bells - my only advice is to make sure the neighbours are out and turn it up LOUD!
All in all - a wonderful album.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Another of Mike Oldfield's amazing album mixed with tubular bells, guitars, pianos and vocals makes it a great album to relax to.
I especially like Man in the Rain which has a special meaning to me as a person.
A great album a must in everyones collection. It is an album that all ages should lidten to and appreciate.
I especially like Man in the Rain which has a special meaning to me as a person.
A great album a must in everyones collection. It is an album that all ages should lidten to and appreciate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
What more can I say. I thoroughly enjoy listerning to it as it brings back some very precious memories again.
Published 3 months ago by Peggy Ainsworth
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tubular bells
No where near as good as the other two albums, more like an extension rather than original material. Still acceptable though especially if your a fan.
Published 5 months ago by Lee Norman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nowhere as good as TB1
Okay I was a university student when Tubular Bells first came out, so memories are a bit hazy, but this version has none of the originality or energy of Tubular Bells. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tubular - yes - but a good stand alone album.
For me, Tubular Bells II was a bit of a curate's egg, to coin a well-worn phrase. Yeah, it was ok, but it didn't make me want to be a fan of Mike again. Read more
Published 20 months ago by pticachelovek
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bliss, Bliss and Heaven
This music took me closer to Heaven than any in recent memory. Or distant, for that matter. I mean, "The Inner Child..", Jezuz, can music get much more beautiful than that? Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ulf Claesson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tubular Bells Vol.3
Absolutely superb!I was concerned when I read a very negative review on Amazon,but I should not have been concerned. Read more
Published on 16 April 2011 by John P
1.0 out of 5 stars
A big disappointment.
I bought this album on the strength of TB 1 and 2, but it was a bad buy.
It's nothing like TB 1 or 2, unfortunately, and is pretty weak overall. Read more
It's nothing like TB 1 or 2, unfortunately, and is pretty weak overall. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2011 by Mr. Charles J. Wincote
1.0 out of 5 stars
Oh dear, what a disappointment.
I read all the reviews which seemed very positive and having loved TB1 decided to treat myself to this third effort. What a disappointment. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2011 by G. Valentine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oldfield is back !!!!!
As disappointed as I was with Tubular Bells II .... I was still sucker enough to buy this third incarnation and I am really pleased I did. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2010 by Lucioperca
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great album!
A superb piece of work from Mr Oldfield that outstrips the original. The whole compilation builds to a climax with the last track where the tubular bells finally make an... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by Rocket Man
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