Mike Oldfield - Light + Shade
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Free Music Review: Mike Oldfield and M&M's
Hit: 5 Stars
Forrest Gump's Mama used to say, "Life is like a box of chocolates..." If that's true, then Mike Oldfield is like a bag of M&M's - colorful, yummy, but not surprisingly a lot like the bag you had last week.
Let me clarify.
To me, there is a very common thread running through several Oldfield albums of the last decade or so. These are 'Songs of a Distant Earth,' 'Voyager,' and 'Tres Lunas.' These albums all sound very similar to me. This is not to say that I don't love them, I do. 'SoaDE' and 'Voyager' are both near the top of my Oldfield favorites list. I'm also not terribly concerned that several songs from 'Light & Shade' are reworked from 'Tres Lunas.' I like when an artist can effectively reuse themes and elements to create very different things (although I think 'TB 2003' wasn't quite different enough).
I guess it's hard for someone who has been making music as long as Mike to break new ground, but I'll keep buying his albums nonetheless. Has it really been 33 years? Holy moly!
Free Music Review: Music for Soaring Accross the Atlantic
Hit: 5 Stars
I picked up this album recently during a stop at London Gatwick while looking for something new to listen to during my flight across the Atlantic. I did hesitate in making the purchase, but I am glad I finally bought it. I popped the first CD (soon to be followed by the second) into my laptop and listened away. The next couple of hours flew by. There is some amazing stuff on these CDs with a couple of weaker tracks. This certainly isn't the best Mike Oldfield album in my opinion (I consider Songs of Distant Earth my favorite) but it is defiantly a strong performance and worthy of inclusion in any Oldfield collection.Free Music Review: Very good album, although it's like Jean-Michel Jarre
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm for a long time a fan of Mike Oldfield and for me 'The songs of distant earth' is the best album. 'Light and shade' is definitely an album you must hear a couple of times, before you get it. It is a pity the best song on the album is 'Lakme', only appears on the UK-special version. At some points I think Mike had made an album together with my other favorite, Jean-Michel Jarre. Not al the songs are very original, I suppose. Free Music Review: very good
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been an oldfield fan for longer than i can remember,
and while some prefer such albums as 5 miles out, and others albums like guitars, I think it's safe to say that the diversity of Mike's music allows everyone to at least like 'some' of his work.
I'm a Tubular Bells man, I can't get enough of it, I hope he brings out many more versions I listen to it nearly every day and I keep finding other bits of it to appreciate.
light + shade is amazing, it's simply beautiful.
Mike once said he made music because he wanted music to listen to, and didn't feel that there was much stuff out there he enjoyed listening to.
beautiful, let that guitar play
Oli
Free Music Review: Beautiful a tapestry of music
Hit: 5 Stars
I admit I like Mike Oldfield, he has, over many albums, varied his music and styles, some have been more appealing than others but I find I am rarely disappointed when a new release comes along. This is no exception. He has extended some of the tres lunas material and I know that has not been some peoples favorite. But after several listenings I am mezmerized by several songs on these two albums. I read many other reviews before buying and I am frankly puzzled that so many Mike Oldfield fans indicate they are disappointed or that this work is only fair. I find some much of this music uplifting and full of so many musical colors. Take sunset on the first cd, how awesome can a musical piece get. I crank this one up full blast in my car and listen to it repeatedly IT IS one of his best. For those who like Mike's piano, he has more piano on this set than any and it is truly beautiful. Starting with the first two songs on the first CD you are carried away in fantasy by this music. On the second cd everyone will agree quicksilver is great it grabs you and won't let go but surfing is a real trip, my kids are singing that all around the house. I really recommend this cd set. It is a bit mellower than some of Mike's past releases, the guitar work is less edgy but much of the work is more complex and totally puts you in a upbeat mood. It is worth five stars on it's own merits. I hope Mike has more of the same coming.