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R-A-N-M-A
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Topic: Looking for some help from Mike Oldfield Fans Posted: November 05 2012 at 18:47 |
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I picked up Ommadawn and Tubular bells earlier this year.
Suffice it to say I'm hooked. I am looking to fill the gap in my collection and
pick up Hergest Ridge before I proceed any further into Mike's catalogue. Since
I'm one of these weird people who insist on paying for my music I need a little
advice on which version to get. |
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richardh
Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 25890 |
Posted: November 06 2012 at 01:44 | ||
Hergest Ridge is an interesting case as for years I only had the 'Boxed' version which is very different to the original version! But for many its actually the best!
I have the deluxe edition of Hergest Ridge. The first disc has the '2010 Stereo Mixes by Mike Oldfield' and the second disc has the 'Original 1974 Stereo Mixes'. I must confess that I am not sure how much difference there is but I have the 2010 stereo mix on my I-Pod and I am very happy with that.
Sorry if I have just added to your confusion!
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Dellinger
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 18:53 | ||
I believe that by "Herges Ridge part 1" and "part 2" they mean the first half (or side "A") of the album, and the second (or side "B"). As far as I understand, Oldfield wanted to make his albums in the 70's as a 1 song album, but since he had to split them in both sides of the LP, they ended up having to songs, part 1 and 2. Ommadawn and Tubular Bells are about the same. By the way, I would say better buy the 2010 mix CD, which includes, apart from both original and 2010 mixes, a few bonus tracks (which I don't know if come with the ITunes package). But then, I prefer to have my albums fisically instead of just in the computer/IPod.
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richardh
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Posted: November 07 2012 at 01:46 | ||
The other thinh is that TD rerecorded their album which is a bit 'iffy' while MO just remixed his.
BTW The remaster that Jean Michel Jarre did of Oxygene a few years ago was a complete rerecording but you would never know. The key is to use the original equipment and keep the composition the same (which JMJ did).
On the subject of buying Deluxe editions in MP3 format, I purchased the deluxe edition of Platinum off Amazon and its very nice. Saved me about £5.
PS I checked I-Tunes and the deluxe edition of Hergest Ridge is only £3 more. No brainer, get it!
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richardh
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Posted: November 07 2012 at 02:06 | ||
Oh and another thing the 'remastered' version of Hergest Ridge on I-Tunes is the 1974 stereo mixes. You can tell this by checking the track times on the deluxed edition of the various versions. The 2010 remixes have different track times to the 1974 stereo mixes.
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R-A-N-M-A
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Posted: November 07 2012 at 22:45 | ||
Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. Especially on the track times. I think I'll probably just go with the delux edition via Amazon. The only versions available to me on both (Canadian) Amazon and iTunes only has the 2010 remix available. I'll just have to be patient for once.
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richardh
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Posted: November 08 2012 at 01:51 | ||
You will enjoy it I'm sure
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: November 08 2012 at 03:15 | ||
Buy a DVD of Mike live. There are a couple of good early ones available.
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7065845&style=moviehttp://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=6988410&style=movie Edited by Slartibartfast - November 08 2012 at 03:18 |
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richardh
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Posted: November 09 2012 at 03:14 | ||
^ those would be my recommendations for DVD's as well. The latter (Exposed) has the more fuller Oldfield experience and I would suggest going for that first. The Live At Montreux 1981 DVD features fewer musicians but is very enjoyable also.
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Nov
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Posted: November 09 2012 at 04:52 | ||
I'm not a great fan of his earlier work but absolutely LOVE "The Songs of Distant Earth". That's a desert island album for me.
I saw the concert he put on for Tubular Bells 3 at Horseguard's Parade in London (where the Olympic beach volleyball was held. It rained all night. |
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richardh
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Posted: November 12 2012 at 10:02 | ||
My third DVD recommendation would be that TB3 performance at Horseguards Parade. I'm sure it was worth the soaking Edited by richardh - November 12 2012 at 10:03 |
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moshkito
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Posted: November 14 2012 at 14:26 | ||
Hi,
Just go to Wiki and get the album list and then decide what you want.
I do not, and never will, rely on Apple for anything ... other than them continually ripping off people, getting away with it, and people still thinking they are cool!
Generally, I buy the full albums, but since I have been there from the beginning it is much easier for me to handle ... and no ... I never have enjoyed the "copies" or the different versions of "Tubular Bells" at all ... and I like Mike's other stuff that is more original, expressive, progressive, and more fun to listen to! Like Amarok, or Songs of Distant Earth, or the album after that with all the bagpipes ... way better stuff ... and you should get the whole album, and NOT at Apple!
Apple reminds me of everything that was wrong with the record companies in the old days ... sending out a "banded" version of "Close to the Edge", or "Thick as a Brick" or "Atom Heart Mother" or "Echoes" because they believed people that listened to rock music, were too stupid to appreciate a rock piece that was 20 minutes long! Just like you would be stupid if you can't listen to Beethoven's 9th for 45 minutes! Apple is STILL treating you like an idiot -- and I don't like it!
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moshkito
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Posted: November 14 2012 at 14:28 | ||
I've always thought that EXPOSED is one of the best rock music experiences EVER filmed ... and if you can not sit there and go wow to Pierre Moerlin, or Pekka Pojholla (sp), or Maddy Prior ... you have never seen, or heard this!
Easily one of my most prized possession DVD's in music!
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Nov
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Posted: November 14 2012 at 16:59 | ||
I'm glad you agree
Not quite but it was OK. I wandered down the front towards the end and found myself standing very close to a certain Richard Branson |
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richardh
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Posted: November 16 2012 at 01:50 | ||
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richardh
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Posted: November 16 2012 at 01:58 | ||
Amarok is also great as Moshkito mentions.
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idoownu
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Posted: November 25 2012 at 15:42 | ||
Another vote for Amarok from me. I've probably listened to that about a hundred times and it is still entertaining the whole way through.
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moshkito
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Posted: November 26 2012 at 13:51 | ||
I can understand why some folks don't like this ... but really, in the end, when it comes to creativity and exploration, this is one of those albums, that you sit back and go ... yeahhh ... that was different ... yeah ... that was interesting ... yeah ... what was that all about?
I wonder if, at times, we are so damn stuck on melody, and the varying structures around a melody, to the point where we lose the ability to listen to something that is wayyyyyyy less melodically inclined, than most music! And this is my biggest problem with commercial and popular music ... it becomes how fast can anyone lullaby you into buying that song ... if not the naked girl/woman, then something sexy ... and this is one part of this whole "progressive" thing that drives me nuts ... way too much "melody" ... and ... honestly? ... I don't think that many folks listen to a lot of music beyond the melody and the lyrics, of which, of course, some folks are convinced that the music "is" about!
I love that thread about "evil" this and that ... and it's all cheap lyrics for the most part! The music? Hahahahaha!!!!!
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Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told!
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richardh
Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 25890 |
Posted: November 27 2012 at 01:45 | ||
Amarok was made with a similar sensabilty as Thick As A Brick I suspect. Its well know that Oldfield was putting a couple of fingers up to a certain 'cloth eared' business mogul. Tull were sort of taking the piss as well but in a very smart way.
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Chris S
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Posted: November 27 2012 at 03:00 | ||
The original versions are the best to collect IMHO. You cannot beat TB's raw magnetism, again Hergest Ridge. Ommadawn was a far cleaner production even in it's original form, Incantations and so on. All these re -releases are for die hards only who are fussy about the output or re-inventions. Remember we all loved vinyl once
As another member states it would be wise to get the live and different Exposed also...fine release. I also have the Boxed set which I thoroughly enjoy only because the differences are minimal in terms of original output.
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