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Elements – The Best Of Mike Oldfield (video)
''Elements - The Best of Mike Oldfield'' is a video collection by Mike Oldfield released in October 1993. It was released by Virgin Records on VHS and Laser disc. A DVD edition of the video release, including additional extras, was produced in 2004. Video The video also includes material from two tracks from ''Tubular Bells II'', an album which Oldfield produced for Warner Music, his then current record label, and some versions included bonus material. Track listing # "Ommadawn" (excerpt used as opening theme) # "Tubular Bells" (excerpt from part one - live) # "In Dulci Jubilo" # "Incantations" (excerpt from part four) # "Étude" # " Five Miles Out" # "Moonlight Shadow" # "Islands" # " Shadow on the Wall" # "Sentinel" (restructure) # "Tattoo" (live at Edinburgh Castle) # "Ommadawn" (excerpt used as closing theme) Bonus material * ''Tubular Bells'' Live from BBC Second House * An excerpt of "Incantations" from '' The Space Movie'' * An exclusive interview DVD Althou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Oldfield
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Moonlight Shadow
"Moonlight Shadow" is a song written and performed by English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, released as a single in May 1983 by Virgin Records, and included on his eighth album, ''Crises'', of the same year. The vocals were performed by Scottish vocalist Maggie Reilly, who had collaborated with Mike Oldfield since 1980. It is Oldfield's most successful single, reaching number one on a number of charts around Europe. Release The single peaked at number four in the British charts, making it Oldfield's second-highest ranked single after "Portsmouth", which reached number three in 1976. "Moonlight Shadow" was successful throughout Europe; it reached number one in many countries, including Italy, Austria, Switzerland for four weeks and Norway for six weeks. It spent four weeks at number two in West Germany, hit number six in Australia, and peaked at number three in New Zealand and France. It was re-released as a maxi-CD single in 1993 to promote Oldfield's '' Elements'' box ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Peter (Mike Oldfield Single)
"Blue Peter" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1979 on the Virgin label. It is a rendition of the theme tune for the British children's television show '' Blue Peter'' and was used by the show between 1979 and 1989. It is a new version of the original theme tune "Barnacle Bill", written by Herbert Ashworth-Hope. ''Blue Peter'' The royalties from the single went to the Cambodia appeal launched by the children's show. It charted at number 19 in the UK Singles Chart. Mike Oldfield's version of the ''Blue Peter'' theme was the first time the arrangement had changed since the programme began in 1958, and it had its genesis in his appearance on the programme in 1979 to demonstrate how modern pop music was created using multi-track recording techniques. The result was liked enough by both the viewers and programme producers to be retained as the permanent theme, and Oldfield additionally recorded a new version of the programme's closing music, which runs for just 20 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guilty (Mike Oldfield Instrumental)
"Guilty" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1979 on Virgin Records. It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. It is notable for being Oldfield's first obvious attempt to capitalise on a current musical trend, in this case disco/dance music. The UK 12" edition was originally issued on pale blue vinyl. Recording The composition came from Oldfield's desire to create an up-tempo tune based on a more interesting chord structure than what was typical to disco music; it is built on the circle of fifths chord previously used as the leitmotif of the musician's album ''Incantations''. When Oldfield was in New York recording ''Platinum'' and "Guilty" he recorded a disco arrangement of his first album, ''Tubular Bells''. A version of Free's "All Right Now" was also recorded during these sessions. Music video The music video for "Guilty" is in a colourful cartoon style. A promo video for "Guilty 2013" was released by earMusic, which features a shortened version of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Tell Overture (Mike Oldfield Single)
"William Tell Overture" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1977. It is a rendition of the last movement (''Allegro molto'') from Gioachino Rossini's ''William Tell Overture'', played in a deliberately much slower arrangement than Rossini's original piece. This version of the ''William Tell Overture'' did not have much of an impact on the UK charts. It is the first of the two non-album singles released by Mike Oldfield in 1977. B-sides The UK B-side was "Argiers", which had previously been the European b-side for an earlier Oldfield single "Portsmouth". "Argiers" had been recorded in January 1976 at Througham and features Leslie Penning on recorders. Some European versions included the track "First Excursion" as the B-side, however in Brazil the B-side was "Portsmouth". The B-sides were taken from Oldfield's Collaborative/Remix box set, '' Boxed''. Track listing UK VS 167 # "William Tell Overture" (Gioachino Rossini) – 3:55 # "Argiers" (Traditional) – 3:5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portsmouth (Mike Oldfield Single)
"Portsmouth" is a traditional English folk music, English folk dance tune, similar to an Irish or Scottish hornpipe melody. It is sometimes referred to as the "Portsmouth Hornpipe". "Portsmouth" appeared in the 11th edition of John Playford's ''The Dancing Master'' in 1701. It is also one of the three arrangements on which English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams based his ''Sea Songs'', originally arranged for military band in 1923 as the second movement of his ''English Folk Song Suite'', and subsequently re-arranged for full orchestra in 1942 by the composer. In the 1950s it was used as the signature tune for BBC television series ''Billy Bunter''. Mike Oldfield rendition Popular musician Mike Oldfield recorded an arrangement of the instrumental in 1976. Released as a single (music), single, it is Oldfield's highest charting single in the United Kingdom, where it reached number three. Background In an attempt to repeat the success of his previous year's Christmas hit, "In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Dulci Jubilo (Mike Oldfield Single)
"In Dulci Jubilo"/"On Horseback" is a double A-side single and third overall by English musician Mike Oldfield, released in November 1975 by Virgin Records. It features an instrumental version of the German traditional Christmas carol "In dulci jubilo" and Oldfield's second version of the song following an earlier recording released as the B-side to his previous single, " Don Alfonso". The song "On Horseback" is the final and previously untitled section to "Ommadawn (Part Two)" from his third studio album ''Ommadawn'', released just one month before. The single is certified Silver by the British Phonograph Institute for selling 200,000 copies in the UK. Songs "In Dulci Jubilo" This is an instrumental version of the German traditional Christmas carol of the same name, known best in Britain as "Good Christian Men Rejoice". Oldfield had recorded an earlier version with Les Penning as the B-side to his previous single, " Don Alfonso", which did not chart. Oldfield felt a better v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Alfonso (song)
"Don Alfonso" is the second UK single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1975. Side 1 has an additional credit: "featuring David Bedford on vocals". This is a comic novelty song from the 20th century, sung by a boasting, bogus toreador, who seems to know very little about bullfighting. Track listing * "Don Alfonso" (traditional, arr. Oldfield) – 4:20 * " In Dulci Jubilo (For Maureen)" (J. S. Bach / M. Oldfield) – 2:51 Recording details This was the second time David Bedford sang on a recording of this song. He previously recorded it with Lol Coxhill as the Coxhill-Bedford Duo, who issued several singles under this name, and 3 songs on Coxhill's 1971 album '' Ear of Beholder'', where this song appeared. All songs made under this name are revivals of early 20th century repertoire from British music hall, American Vaudeville, and minstrel shows, and feature Bedford on piano and vocals, and Coxhill on vocals. On the Coxhill album, the composer is credited as Ted Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wind Chimes
''The Wind Chimes'' is a video album by Mike Oldfield released in 1988 on VHS and Laserdisc by Virgin. It features the full video album for 1987's ''Islands'' along with a number of Oldfield's other music videos from the 1980s. It has since been released on DVD as a special feature of ''Elements – The Best of Mike Oldfield''. Track listing :''All tracks written by Mike Oldfield except "Shine" lyrics written by Mike Oldfield & Jon Anderson.'' # "The Wind Chimes (Parts one & two)" # "North Point" # "Islands" # " The Time Has Come" # " Flying Start" # " Magic Touch" # "Five Miles Out" # "Moonlight Shadow "Moonlight Shadow" is a song written and performed by English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, released as a single in May 1983 by Virgin Records, and included on his eighth album, ''Crises'', of the same year. The vocals were performed by ..." # " Shine" # " Shadow on the Wall" # " Pictures in the Dark" References {{DEFAULTSORT:Wind Chimes, The Mike Oldfiel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Space Movie
''The Space Movie'' is a documentary film produced in 1979 by Tony Palmer at the request of NASA, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the ''Apollo 11'' Moon landing. The 78 minute film was released theatrically in 1980, on VHS in 1983 and on DVD in 2007. Richard Branson and Simon Draper's Virgin Films produced the film. Ed Bishop provided some narration for the film. Soundtrack The music for ''The Space Movie'' was produced by the English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield who was then signed to Virgin Records. The film included pieces from Oldfield's released works, including ''Tubular Bells'' and ''Hergest Ridge'', ''Ommadawn'' and "Portsmouth". It also featured excerpts from what was Oldfield's then-new album, ''Incantations''. The film also made use of the orchestral arrangements of Oldfield's first two albums, ''The Orchestral Tubular Bells ''The Orchestral Tubular Bells'' is an orchestral version of Mike Oldfield's album ''Tubular Bells'', arranged by David Bed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock (Edinburgh), Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I of Scotland, David I in the 12th century, and the site continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as military barracks with a large garrison. Its importance as a part of Scotland's national heritage was recognised increasingly from the early 19th century onwards, and various restoration programmes have been carried out over the past century and a half. As one of the most important strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle was involved in many historical conflicts from the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century to the Jacobite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tattoo (Mike Oldfield Instrumental)
"Tattoo" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1992. It is from the album ''Tubular Bells II''. There were two singles released for "Tattoo", one being called the ''Live at Edinburgh Castle EP''. One of the B-sides is Oldfield's instrumental rendition of the Christmas carol "Silent Night". Charts It charted at number 33 in the UK Singles Chart. Track listing CD single # "Tattoo" (edit) – 3:41 # "Sentinel" (live) – 8:06 # "Silent Night "Silent Night" (german: "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht", links=no, italic=no) is a popular Christmas carol, composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr in the small town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. It was declared an ..." – 4:19 ''Live at Edinburgh Castle EP'' # "Tattoo" – 3:44 # "Maya Gold" – 4:10 # "Moonshine" – 1:42 # "Reprise" – 1:20 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Tattoo (Mike Oldfield Instrumental) 1992 singles Mike Oldfield songs Songs written by Mike Oldfield Warner Music Grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
