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| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Tubular Bells Part One |
| 2. Tubular Bells Part Two |
| 3. Mike Oldfield's Single (Theme from Tubular Bells) |
| 4. Sailor's Hornpipe (Viv Stanshall Version) |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Tubular Bells Part One (Original) |
| 2. Tubular Bells Part Two (Original) |
| Disc: 3 |
| 1. Tubular Bells Part One (5.1 mix) |
| 2. Tubular Bells Part Two (5.1 Mix) |
| 3. Mike Oldfield's Single (Theme from Tubular Bells) |
| 4. Sailor's Hornpipe (Viv Stanshall Version) |
| 5. Tubular Bells (BBC SECOND HOUSE) |
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Mike Oldfield is an artist like no other. Over the last 37 years he has produced timeless, unique and inspirational music that has enthralled listeners the world over. Fans old and new can celebrate the great man’s work with a special release of his classic, multiplatinum selling album Tubular Bells. It is 35 years since the opening passage was used in the film The Exorcist, making the album a global phenomenon. This exciting new "Deluxe Edition" version of his 1973 groundbreaking album is not only repackaged, but Mike himself has also remastered the tracks from his home in the Bahamas..
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Upon seeing this at first I was furious. How many more times was I going to be tricked into buying this damn album?!? BUT, this time they changed it up and not only included everything (CD/DVD-A on 2 discs, 1 dvd), BUT they unearthed the HOLY GRAIL of Mike Oldfield...that is the BBC performance of Tubular Bells Pt.1 LIVE on a soundstage!
I had seen 5 minutes of a real bad bootleg VHS tape of this and was excited by it...imagine my surprise when seeing the found re-master of it! Seeing and hearing Steve Hillage, Fred Frith, Mick Taylor(!), Mike Ratledge, Karl Jenkins and Jimmy Hastings (those are the guys I can pick out) play this piece is very special.
Plus, Mike has had a go at re-mixing the whole album as well...brings certain parts to light while ignoring some of the charm of the original mix...cool, not too shabby. Nothing too extreme, just level and effect choices are different.
Say what you will about Mike, his interviews surrounding this release don't paint him in any sort of "rock lore" limelight, but this was an inspired piece recorded and released at a time that can never be duplicated.
I had seen 5 minutes of a real bad bootleg VHS tape of this and was excited by it...imagine my surprise when seeing the found re-master of it! Seeing and hearing Steve Hillage, Fred Frith, Mick Taylor(!), Mike Ratledge, Karl Jenkins and Jimmy Hastings (those are the guys I can pick out) play this piece is very special.
Plus, Mike has had a go at re-mixing the whole album as well...brings certain parts to light while ignoring some of the charm of the original mix...cool, not too shabby. Nothing too extreme, just level and effect choices are different.
Say what you will about Mike, his interviews surrounding this release don't paint him in any sort of "rock lore" limelight, but this was an inspired piece recorded and released at a time that can never be duplicated.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Others, elsewhere, have recently paid £60+ for scarcely any more than has been brought out in this set, for a fifth of the price. They mostly seem unimpressed. However, for sensible money, this 3 disc set (ignore Amazon saying it is 2) is a bit of fun, and good value.
It's clearly a cut down assemblage of the expensive four disc package, 'cos the 5.1 surround sound DVD is actually labelled "Disc 4". Disc 2 contains stock copies of the original 1973 album. You probably won't have bought this set for these. It's the 2009 "remix", and the 5.1 surround sound tracks on the DVD that you'll have been after.
I chased up a copy of a surround sound version of the original album allegedly issued a few years ago, eventually baulking at the price (£90 or more from some dealers). I'm therefore pleased that something has become available at a far more accessible price.
And I like it. As remixes go, it's fairly subtle - instruments brought further up in the mix at key points, and things like that. On my system (not expensive by any means), it is generally crisp, with masses of small detail even the most avid fan won't really have heard before. Oldfield has exercised a very light remixer's touch, and while one could quibble endlessly about whether this instrument or that one should have had more, or less, prominence at any given point, it's down to the artist at the end of the day.
Speaker separation, all important to the surround sound fan, is very good. The very deep organ notes come at you through your feet, too!
The Viv Stanshall Sailor's Hornpipe is an indulgent piece of fun, and it's good to have a decent copy of the 1973 BBC2 "live broadcast", but for me, these are embellishments to now having a decent 5.1 version of one of the best albums ever.
It's clearly a cut down assemblage of the expensive four disc package, 'cos the 5.1 surround sound DVD is actually labelled "Disc 4". Disc 2 contains stock copies of the original 1973 album. You probably won't have bought this set for these. It's the 2009 "remix", and the 5.1 surround sound tracks on the DVD that you'll have been after.
I chased up a copy of a surround sound version of the original album allegedly issued a few years ago, eventually baulking at the price (£90 or more from some dealers). I'm therefore pleased that something has become available at a far more accessible price.
And I like it. As remixes go, it's fairly subtle - instruments brought further up in the mix at key points, and things like that. On my system (not expensive by any means), it is generally crisp, with masses of small detail even the most avid fan won't really have heard before. Oldfield has exercised a very light remixer's touch, and while one could quibble endlessly about whether this instrument or that one should have had more, or less, prominence at any given point, it's down to the artist at the end of the day.
Speaker separation, all important to the surround sound fan, is very good. The very deep organ notes come at you through your feet, too!
The Viv Stanshall Sailor's Hornpipe is an indulgent piece of fun, and it's good to have a decent copy of the 1973 BBC2 "live broadcast", but for me, these are embellishments to now having a decent 5.1 version of one of the best albums ever.
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Despite my young age (I'm 22) I have been a huge admirer of Mike Oldfield for many years and was introduced to his music, perhaps unsurprisingly, via "Tubular Bells". Many things have been said about this piece of music, about its brilliance, etc. And I concur with this. "Tubular Bells" is not only one of Mike Oldfield's best compositions but it remains to be one of music's best compositions ever.
With this re-release it may be said that this is simply the flogging of a dead horse and I do agree with this sentiment to some degree. However, the fact that that "Tubular Bells" has never sounded as good as this, that the re-mastering has really benefited the composition without changing the tone and feel and that Mike Oldfield has taken a great deal of care over this re-release I think justifies this products existence.
Furthermore, no one is forcing you to purchase this, although I can understand that it can be rather annoying when you have something and then a better version is put out. However, I feel that such sentiments are down to you and I and when reviewing this should be ignored (to some extent). The fact is, and what should be focused on, is that this is a fantastic release and it has helped me to discover the wonder of this music all over again.
Not only do we have "Tubular Bells" sounding excellent but we also have for the first time on CD, "Mike Oldfield's Single" and the full "Sailor's Hornpipe" with Viv Stanshall giving us a wonderful (albeit, drunken) tour of The Manor (the place this album was originally recorded).
I honestly think, that with how good the entire album sounds, this re-release is fully justified and if you decided to purchase it you will not be disappointed (certainly if you are buying this album for the first time and even if you have already got it).
With this re-release it may be said that this is simply the flogging of a dead horse and I do agree with this sentiment to some degree. However, the fact that that "Tubular Bells" has never sounded as good as this, that the re-mastering has really benefited the composition without changing the tone and feel and that Mike Oldfield has taken a great deal of care over this re-release I think justifies this products existence.
Furthermore, no one is forcing you to purchase this, although I can understand that it can be rather annoying when you have something and then a better version is put out. However, I feel that such sentiments are down to you and I and when reviewing this should be ignored (to some extent). The fact is, and what should be focused on, is that this is a fantastic release and it has helped me to discover the wonder of this music all over again.
Not only do we have "Tubular Bells" sounding excellent but we also have for the first time on CD, "Mike Oldfield's Single" and the full "Sailor's Hornpipe" with Viv Stanshall giving us a wonderful (albeit, drunken) tour of The Manor (the place this album was originally recorded).
I honestly think, that with how good the entire album sounds, this re-release is fully justified and if you decided to purchase it you will not be disappointed (certainly if you are buying this album for the first time and even if you have already got it).
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Tubular B*lls Up
I sat down to listen to the 5.1 version believing it would add to the listening experience.... I was so disappointed.... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rob C.
Tubular Bells Plus
Apart from including the original mix of the music, plus an updated one which adds more colours to the original sonic palette, the highlight of this reissue is the BBC live version... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Foden Wheatley
New does not necessarily mean better
I have no 5.1 system, so I limit my observations solely to the remastered stereo version on this boxed set. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by Best Brum
Tubular Bells - "Ringing" Better Than Ever!
OK so I admit I was there when it was first released on vinyl in 1973.
I have bought each and every format through to this gem.
The 5. Read more
I have bought each and every format through to this gem.
The 5. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by Mr. Doug Waller
tubular bells 2009
This new version of the most iconic album of all time, which contains the original, as well as a 5.1, is great. I have to admit i cant tell the difference. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Kevin Mccleave
the definitive version ?
Well, no, not the definitive. That was the re-recording that Mike did in 2003 which, for me, is still the best version. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by J. Rawstron
Plus Tubular Bells
I guess very few people will buy this who don't already have an earlier CD copy. For those few who don't, there is a copy of the original 1973 stereo album (Disc 2) as well as the... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by R. Jones
Another one for the Compleatest.
I like it, it`s nice to have Mike Oldfields single there. Packaging and booklet are superb.Didn`t really feel the need for another version of the original. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by C. Yarrow
Mixed on the mix
The original track remastered in 2 channel stereo is brighter and fresher than before and is still the greatest way to listen to this album. The new 5. Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by King
Someone's removed my earplugs!
I was born a few months after the original release date of Tubular Bells.My father bought it on it's release date and to this day can't really explain why! Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by Dreamlander
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