MIKE OLDFIELD - Tubular Bells 2003
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Free Music Notes for Tubular Bells 2003
Free Music Review: Yes, re-repeat but a must
Hit: 5 Stars
Yes, we're all aware that there are several versions of TBI out there, however I strongly feel that if there could only be one other than the original, THIS IS IT!I consider myself a diehard fan, owning 21 of MO's records. To me all of them have a very special musical "moment" that make him the genious his is. I first knew about MO though Voyager. I was so excited about the feeling it brought up in me that I got the best of and from there I got all his CDs as my tast for his music grew stronger, to the point where I can say that he is my all time favorite musician.
I have to confess that when I finally made it to the original TBI I liked it but not nearly as much as I like many of his other records. Even though I found many out-of-this-world "moments" there was something that kept it from being one of my favorites. On the other hand TBII has been the TOP CD for me almost from the beginning.
WHY IT IS WORTH IT in my opinion: for those of you that love TBII, TBIII as well as AMK, OMD and IncanT, the RE-RECORDING of TBI brings on the classic MO SOUND of, particularlly, his GUITARS. Hearing TBI with such a clear difference in quality of sound is AWESOME and immediately makes you appreciate many more "moments" in this classic CD. Secondly, the fact that the CD is DIVIDED in tracks is much more significant than it seems. The original one is just two very long pieces and if you are not willing to just HUNT for a particular moment that cought your attention and scroll for a good while with the FWD button, you usually have to hear the entire piece from the beginning. NOW you can very easily adv or rev through tracks and FOCUS more on specifica parts. You might no have much time to sit down and go through the whole piece, so now you just jump to track 7 or 8 for example and start enjoing.
SUMMARY: specially for those of you that have a strong love for TBII, AMK, INC, OMD, this is the perfect version of TBI that will put this CD on top of your own charts!!!!
Free Music Review: Smoke and dust from supposed fans: Ignore them
Hit: 5 Stars
People read these reviews because they are not sure about an artist or one of their works, and are just getting interested. Let me assure anyone reading this (if you are recently interested in Mike Oldfield) that this is a beautiful CD.
The reviewers here leave a confusing picture: some haven't heard this but reviewed it anyway, others are getting it mixed up with Tubular Bells 3, which has different music on it.
I bought this CD after reading reviews here, and was not put off by the supposed fans, crying about remakes (how many times???) etc. I first got interested in MO from Tubular Bells 2, which has some striking, highly original and beautiful compositions. They ARE NOT the same as the Tubular Bells original. In fact, all of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells works are enough different, that you could own all of them and enjoy each separately for what it is.
Except for TB 2003, which is the grownup modern version of Mike's ideas from 1973. If this CD had no predecessor, it would be an above-par ambient-rock fusion work that would attract some notice. If Mike Oldfield decides to redo it to make it better, more power to him. Don't believe any of the tripe here that it is without soul, etc. Electronic instruments are used by everybody nowadays, from the pure guys like Ulrich Schnauss, to the major players like Alan Parsons. (Well,except for Tingstadt and Rumbel, and the Chieftains, --both of whom I like a lot--and other acoustically-committed musicians.)
To belittle the guy for wanting to make a version fit for the generations unborn, is to quarrel over territory that doesn't belong to you. That's what I think, anyway.
This is a 4.5 stars effort, rounded to 5.
Free Music Review: What can I say about the last 30 years?
Hit: 5 Stars
In the last 30 years, music has changed. Recording styles have been perfected, and electronic music has become more and more popular. So there I stood at my local CD store, with 4 CDs in front of me: Tubular Bells, Tubular Bells 2, Tubular Bells III, and Tubular Bells 2003. I had never heard Tubular Bells 2, III, or 2003, I was only familiar with the portion played in "The Exorcist", which appears on the original Tubular Bells. And I sure am glad that I reached for the original Tubular Bells without hesitation due to the fact that it was $8 more than the other 3 CDs. But there is always something special about having the original. Tubular Bells 2003 is an excellent piece of music, don't get me wrong. But all it is is the original Tubular Bells, being performed 30 years later by the same composer, with John Cleese replacing the original "Master of Ceremonies". Although the cover art is a little "spiffed" up, reach for the original next time you are standing at your local CD store, or your computer for that matter.::Robert::Tanabi5790@aol.com::
Free Music Review: The best piece of music ever heard
Hit: 5 Stars
The best album in the history of pop / rock music is now much better than before. The sublime ouvre british composer Mike Oldfield made only being 18 years old is now perfectioned in every bit, and the most important thing is it's not only a technical work, 'cos he has felt the music once again and given it a different touch in so many ways. This is not plagiarism, but the payment of a debt Oldfield had always with himself, because he always felt uncomfortable with the hurry and old technical resources the original album was made with in 1973. This is the most grand, beautiful, sublime, deep piece of music I think has ever been done. The experience for the musiciand making it again, and for listeners to listen the new work, is in a way almost taking over the first time, because this masterpiece deserved the treat it has received to last for the future.Free Music Review: definate differance from original recording
Hit: 5 Stars
Was'nt sure i would enjoy the shift in technique of the 2003 remix but after listening have decided to put her right next to the original in my audio collection with pride. Mike Oldfield continues to amaze me with his abilities to not only be able to play so many instruments but to assemble them in an orgasmic auditory sensation. 5 Stars, and a smoke for this one.