OMMADAWN

For my first review on progarchives, I'll start with what I consider as one of the biggest prog albums of all time : Ommadawn. The first two records of Mike Oldfield were already marvellous but this one is exceptional! By listening to this record, you'll find : - full of superb melodies; - an incredibly varied music : celtic style, african drums, a marvellous bagpipe; - mostly instrumental music but also a very catchy song; - a sublime and captivating choir that finishes side 1; - a complex and beautiful theme that comes back regularly. Throughout both sides, the musical changes are very numerous and really typical of his progressive style. For me, this is really a must have album!