Hatchetaxe&saw Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Not sure whether or not to call it the official thread(I searched and searched but to no avail. Surely someone started one?) Anyway, this guy is a total legend!! Been listening to the entirely fabulous Discovery all day(To France & Saved By A Bell 2 of the finest). The Changeling, his autobiography, is well worth checking out. His mother's people hail from Cork!!! Can't beat a bit of Irish blood coursing through your veins! Has anyone bought Music Of The Spheres yet? It's a grower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalFan Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jun 9 2008, 03:21 PM) Not sure whether or not to call it the official thread(I searched and searched but to no avail. Surely someone started one?) Anyway, this guy is a total legend!! Been listening to the entirely fabulous Discovery all day(To France & Saved By A Bell 2 of the finest). The Changeling, his autobiography, is well worth checking out. His mother's people hail from Cork!!! Can't beat a bit of Irish blood coursing through your veins! Has anyone bought Music Of The Spheres yet? It's a grower. Over in NWW we have a thread that contains quite a bit on Mr. Oldfield... but it's mostly a drool-fest and not exactly a discussion of his musical genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic2112nic Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well I did start one a long while back but it disappered quickly. I think it's because I started it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 QUOTE (OriginalFan @ Jun 9 2008, 10:26 PM)QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jun 9 2008, 03:21 PM) Not sure whether or not to call it the official thread(I searched and searched but to no avail. Surely someone started one?) Anyway, this guy is a total legend!! Been listening to the entirely fabulous Discovery all day(To France & Saved By A Bell 2 of the finest). The Changeling, his autobiography, is well worth checking out. His mother's people hail from Cork!!! Can't beat a bit of Irish blood coursing through your veins! Has anyone bought Music Of The Spheres yet? It's a grower. Over in NWW we have a thread that contains quite a bit on Mr. Oldfield... but it's mostly a drool-fest and not exactly a discussion of his musical genius Yeah, I think that's mostly thanks to me, right? But I do love him as a musician as well. He is a big hero of mine. Discovery always reminds me of when I used to work at TJ Hughes, I listened to it a lot then. Changeling is a great book. I've only listened to Music Of The Spheres a couple of times so far, but I do like it. I cannot express enough love for Amarok, though! When I was at college I think I listened to this one almost every day on the way home. I've been listening to Tubular Bells 2 again quite a bit lately. I love Altered State and The Bell. But as some may know, (Gaac ) my favourite Mike Oldfield song is Heaven Open. Hatchet, do you know the two songs of Mike's that Jon Anderson sang on? (In High Places and Shine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic2112nic Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 His style of soloing is so amazing I cant believe it's real!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgyspice Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I love Mike Oldfield. He's a great guitarist (he has such a distinctive sound, and how hot is that cherry Gibson?), and a great composer. I've been listening to Tubular Bells a lot lately, plus some of his more song-oriented stuff. He's also sexy as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphseeker Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) It wasn't until illegal downloading that i was able to get my hands on his entire collection, thank god for Limewire -Of course now you can get everything on i-tunes which i do - "Five miles out" still remains on of my favorites probably because of Maggie Reilly's angelic voice just sent shivers up my spine - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s9ev7iPRPQ Edited June 9, 2008 by alphseeker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The only Mike Oldfield I know is Tubular Bells, but I'm very familiar with that album. I used to listen to it at night at bedtime with the lights out. (Not that it "puts you to sleep" mind you; far from it!) Great album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 QUOTE (edgyspice @ Jun 9 2008, 11:21 PM)He's also sexy as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 QUOTE (alphseeker @ Jun 9 2008, 11:29 PM)It wasn't until illegal downloading that i was able to get my hands on his entire collection, Richard Branson ( ) will be after you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soni Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 AHA! Finally an Oldfield thread, you know, Jaye and I are also on an Oldfield forum I'll make it simple, the man's a genius! He can do every kinds of music and do it well, Prog, classic, new age, electro, pop etc... His guitar playing is his best "thing", in fact he's the guy who gave me the idea of starting guitar. And his tone with that 63 SG Junior is simply perfect (I'm saving money to build a replica ). My favorites albums are TB1, Ommadawn Platinum Crisis, Amarok and The Songs of Distant Earth. I hope he will amaze us again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleamingalloyaircar81 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 QUOTE (OriginalFan @ Jun 9 2008, 04:26 PM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jun 9 2008, 03:21 PM) Not sure whether or not to call it the official thread(I searched and searched but to no avail. Surely someone started one?) Anyway, this guy is a total legend!! Been listening to the entirely fabulous Discovery all day(To France & Saved By A Bell 2 of the finest). The Changeling, his autobiography, is well worth checking out. His mother's people hail from Cork!!! Can't beat a bit of Irish blood coursing through your veins! Has anyone bought Music Of The Spheres yet? It's a grower. Over in NWW we have a thread that contains quite a bit on Mr. Oldfield... but it's mostly a drool-fest and not exactly a discussion of his musical genius I just know Jaye is the leader of that thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 QUOTE (gleamingalloyaircar81 @ Jun 10 2008, 08:06 PM)QUOTE (OriginalFan @ Jun 9 2008, 04:26 PM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jun 9 2008, 03:21 PM) Not sure whether or not to call it the official thread(I searched and searched but to no avail. Surely someone started one?) Anyway, this guy is a total legend!! Been listening to the entirely fabulous Discovery all day(To France & Saved By A Bell 2 of the finest). The Changeling, his autobiography, is well worth checking out. His mother's people hail from Cork!!! Can't beat a bit of Irish blood coursing through your veins! Has anyone bought Music Of The Spheres yet? It's a grower. Over in NWW we have a thread that contains quite a bit on Mr. Oldfield... but it's mostly a drool-fest and not exactly a discussion of his musical genius I just know Jaye is the leader of that thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic2112nic Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (Soni @ Jun 10 2008, 05:06 PM) AHA! Finally an Oldfield thread, you know, Jaye and I are also on an Oldfield forum I'll make it simple, the man's a genius! He can do every kinds of music and do it well, Prog, classic, new age, electro, pop etc... His guitar playing is his best "thing", in fact he's the guy who gave me the idea of starting guitar. And his tone with that 63 SG Junior is simply perfect (I'm saving money to build a replica ). My favorites albums are TB1, Ommadawn Platinum Crisis, Amarok and The Songs of Distant Earth. I hope he will amaze us again So which forum is that because I'm on an Oldfield forum too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (nic2112nic @ Jun 11 2008, 01:29 AM)QUOTE (Soni @ Jun 10 2008, 05:06 PM) AHA! Finally an Oldfield thread, you know, Jaye and I are also on an Oldfield forum I'll make it simple, the man's a genius! He can do every kinds of music and do it well, Prog, classic, new age, electro, pop etc... His guitar playing is his best "thing", in fact he's the guy who gave me the idea of starting guitar. And his tone with that 63 SG Junior is simply perfect (I'm saving money to build a replica ). My favorites albums are TB1, Ommadawn Platinum Crisis, Amarok and The Songs of Distant Earth. I hope he will amaze us again So which forum is that because I'm on an Oldfield forum too! Tubular.net Is that the one you're on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic2112nic Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yep it is! It moves soooo slowly though, rather disappointing, especially when this forum is a flippin hive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (nic2112nic @ Jun 11 2008, 01:57 AM)Yep it is! It moves soooo slowly though, rather disappointing, especially when this forum is a flippin hive This is true. I don't go on Tubular.net that often anymore... too busy with TRF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic2112nic Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 11 2008, 01:07 AM) QUOTE (nic2112nic @ Jun 11 2008, 01:57 AM)Yep it is! It moves soooo slowly though, rather disappointing, especially when this forum is a flippin hive This is true. I don't go on Tubular.net that often anymore... too busy with TRF! Ditto for me, I visit tubular.net like once a month now Whereas here Im on everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wartypig Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Ommadawn is one of my all time favorite albums..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleamingalloyaircar81 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I love Heavens Open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (gleamingalloyaircar81 @ Jun 10 2008, 09:17 PM) I love Heavens Open! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrTC2ROEYqQ GREAT song! His playing is... I've been listening to Tubular Bells a lot lately. This guy is a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Question for you Oldfield nuts out there. The single Shine, with the great Jon Anderson, does not appear on an album. (Or if it does please enlighten me) Is it available on a compilation? I've checked all compilations available, but no joy. The 7" and 12" are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphseeker Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jun 11 2008, 09:20 AM) Question for you Oldfield nuts out there. The single Shine, with the great Jon Anderson, does not appear on an album. (Or if it does please enlighten me) Is it available on a compilation? I've checked all compilations available, but no joy. The 7" and 12" are available. Can't answer your question but Mike's solo on that song is incredible - Don't care that much for the song until the end it's a bit catchy because Mike plays his lead throughout the end - Edited June 11, 2008 by alphseeker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jun 11 2008, 03:20 PM)Question for you Oldfield nuts out there. The single Shine, with the great Jon Anderson, does not appear on an album. (Or if it does please enlighten me) Is it available on a compilation? I've checked all compilations available, but no joy. The 7" and 12" are available. It is on the last compilation that was released, called The Platinum Collection. It's a 3-disc set, and Shine is on disc 3. You can see the track info here http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/Jett_Moonwing/Platinum.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 11 2008, 02:47 PM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jun 11 2008, 03:20 PM)Question for you Oldfield nuts out there. The single Shine, with the great Jon Anderson, does not appear on an album. (Or if it does please enlighten me) Is it available on a compilation? I've checked all compilations available, but no joy. The 7" and 12" are available. It is on the last compilation that was released, called The Platinum Collection. It's a 3-disc set, and Shine is on disc 3. You can see the track info here http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/Jett_Moonwing/Platinum.jpg Doh! Thanks Jaye, I checked Elements and the one with the bird on the cover, didn't see this one!! You're a star! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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