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 01. "Ommadawn Part One" 02. "Ommadawn Part One / On Horseback" 03. "In Dulce Jubilo" 04. "First Excursion" 05. "Argiers" 06. "Portsmouth"
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| | Description: | Ommadawn by Mike Oldfield, released 3 June 2010.
This version of Ommadawn comes as a 1xCD. - Originally released in 1975, Ommadawn is a work of great beauty, and like Hergest Ridge before it, established the fact that there was much more to Mike Oldfield than Tubular Bells. The album, with it's new 2010 mix by Oldfield himself, also contains the original demo, thought lost and the perennial Christmas favourite, in Dulce Jubilo. Universal.? Released in jewel case (transparent tray) with 16-page booklet.
Originally released in 1975 with tracks 1, 2. Tracks 3 to 6 are bonus tracks on this reissue.
? Info from the CD face:
Made in the EU
? &© 2010 Mercury Records Ltd., a division of Universal Music Group
? Info from the back cover:
? &© 2010 Mercury Records Ltd. under exclusive licence from Mike Oldfield
? Info from the booklet (page 11):
[Tracks 1, 2]
2010 mixes by Mike Oldfield - previously unreleased
[Track 3]
Recorded at The Beacon in November 1974 and The Manor in October 1975
Engineered by Mike Oldfield at The Beacon and Phil Newell at The Manor
Originally released as the A-side of Virgin VS 131 in November 1975
[Track 4]
Recorded at Trougham Slad in August 1976
[Track 5]
Recorded at Trougham Slad in January 1976
Released as A-side of Virgin VS 163 in November 1976
Track 4-6 originally released as part of the set "Boxed"
Released as Virgin VBOX 1 in October 1976
? 2010 Mercury Records Ltd., except tracks 3 & 4, 5 ? 1975 Mercury Records Ltd., track 6 ? 2009 Mercury Records Ltd.
? Info from the booklet (page 16):
[Tracks 1, 2] Recorded at The Beacon, January-September 1975
This compilation:
? 2010 Mercury Records Limited
© 2010 Mercury Records Limited
? Publishers:
Track 1, 2, 5, 6 - Stage Three Music Ltd.
Track 3 - CBS Songs Ltd. / Stage Three Music Ltd.
Track 4 - Stage Three Music Ltd. / Universal Edition London Ltd.
"Ommadawn" is a classic album by the renowned British musician Mike Oldfield, released in CD format by Mercury. First launched in 1975, "Ommadawn" stands as one of Oldfield's most celebrated works, blending progressive rock with folk and world music influences. The album is known for its two long-form compositions that showcase Oldfield?s multi-instrumental talents and innovative production techniques. Mike Oldfield rose to international fame with his debut "Tubular Bells," which became an iconic piece featured in films like "The Exorcist." Over his career, he has sold millions of records worldwide and remains influential in the genre of instrumental and progressive music.
Mercury Records, established in 1945, is a legendary label recognized for supporting diverse artists across genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and classical. With decades of experience nurturing musical talent and producing high-quality releases, Mercury continues to be synonymous with excellence within the recording industry. | | | No. of tracks: |
6 |
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5326762 |
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Eugene S. - 24/Sep/2024  The third studio album by English musician, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Mike Oldfield, released on 31 October 1975. Ommadawn peaked at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart, No. 74 in Canada,[4] and No. 146 on the US Billboard 200. I recommend.
|  | | HYUNG RAE K. - 17/Aug/2019 This is 3rd studio album of mike oldfield. Favorite song is horse back and ommadawn part 1 and 2. especially horseback is very unique song. guitar and chorus was very well mixed.
| | | Shi Duan L. - 01/Sep/2017 The music on this album is one of the most beautiful piece of art I've ever heard in my life. A masterpiece, no doubt.
| | | Kevin E. - 28/Jan/2014 This, not Tubular Bells is Oldfield's best album. It contains everything that is best about Oldfield in the 70's: folk, minimalism and progressive rock all combining into 2 long pieces of music that are heartbreakingly beautiful. Part 1 ends with one of the most surging sustained climaxes anywhere in rock music, thanks to the vocal chanting in gaelic, African drumming and building layers of guitars. Part 2 opens with a beautiful Irish folk passage with Paddy Moloney from the Chieftains guesting and ends with a simple naïve song about horse-riding.
Richard Branson thought this was Oldfield's best album. Prog Archive rates it above T Bells. I agree, it is Oldfield at his most charged and yet his most tender. If you have bought Tubular Bells and are wondering what to get next this is the album to get.
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