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Ommadawn [Import]

~ Mike Oldfield
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (27 Mar 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Disky
  • ASIN: B0000242OK
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 95,678 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 Inspirational...., 7 April 2001
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This review is from: Ommadawn (Audio CD)
Anyone who has listened to this album will know the high point comes at 12 and a half minutes into track 1 - The stirring theme, choice of instruments and beautiful chant is perfect.

While this section is the strongest part of the album, the album works extremely well as a whole and is not in any way musically disappointing - a much more mature album than Tubular Bells.

The only let down on this version (Virgin VIP) is the cover and lack of any sleeve notes but at this price who's complaining?

Grab a beer, turn the lights down, close your eyes and drift away on a heavenly cloud of emotion. Great!!!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you only ever buy one Oldfield album, this should be it!, 28 Dec 2000
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This is Mike Oldfield's third album and followed Tubular Bells and Hergest Ridge. It is the strongest of the three and easily one of the best instrumental albums of all time. Anyone who claims to have a half-decent music collection has to have this in it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful stuff, 1 Nov 2000
Although my interest in the music of Mike Oldfield began with Tubular Bells I only really started collecting his albums in the late 80s. Usually it took a few listens to really appreciate his work but only one album ever impressed me on the first listen - Ommadawn.

In the past few years a number of acts have proclaimed themselves to be the first to produce Afro/Celtic fusion, but go back to 1976 and you will find that this album predates them all.

From its simple harp intro, Ommadawn builds up to a powerful guitar finale - and that's part one. I would agree with a previous reviewer that the final eight minutes or so of Part 1 are the finest eight minutes I have heard in my lifetime, as yet unrivalled.

A simple but enjoyable folk song completes the album. One of Oldfield's finest works. Another point to remember is that if you look at his first three albums - TB was a sort of rock album, Hergest Ridge was a sort of light classical, Ommadawn is different again. Each album has the Oldfield style, yet each is so removed from the other. Not many artists can pull off such radically different albums, especially now.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Your ears will thank you
In part 1, Mike Oldfield takes several simple themes and weaves and twists them into an Afro/Celtic mix that is too fine to describe using mere words. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Bobl

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Very Best
Ommadawn is simply a classic album. It takes the best of his first two albums Tubular Bells and Hergest Ridge and transcends them into one of the most beautiful albums he ever... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2005 by Malcolm Robertson

5.0 out of 5 stars How to sum up this awe-inspiring album........H'mmmm.I Can't
Buy it now. Its as simple as that. This is perhaps Mike's best album rivalled only By the Songs Of distant Earth. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2001 by Blade Runner

4.0 out of 5 stars one of his finest works
In my opinion this rates as one of Oldfield's finest works. Some 25 years old now it still holds you spellbound with its originality and style. Definately one for the collection.
Published on 22 May 2000 by barry.carlisle@btinternet.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic from Oldfield
In this album, Mike Oldfield reaches near-perfection in his unique rock/classical fusion. The African and Celtic elements combine with his sublime guitar playing to take the... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars It's the lobsters bollox
This music has been a favourite of mine since it was first written in the 70s.

The superb mixing of modern and traditional instruments is sublime and leaves you feeling... Read more

Published on 11 Jan 2000 by richard@secondoffice.co.uk

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