Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells 3
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Free Music Notes for Tubular Bells 3
Free Music Review: A fantastic acoustical experience.
Hit: 5 Stars
There are few albums that I can simply pop into the CD player (or MP3 player - don't worry, I bought the CD) and listen to, regardless of mood or what I'm doing, but this is one of them. No matter what I'm doing, be it homework, surfing the web, driving home, or fixing up music for my hometown Fourth of July fireworks show (a mix of "Secrets" and "Far Above the Clouds" provided a fantastic finale), this album can accompany them all.More electronically based than Oldfield's previous venture into his acoustical brainchild, this album may not appeal to the more traditional fans of his work. However, I feel that, though many tracks may venture too far into the realm of "techno" music, it is still a wonderous voyage.
My only complaint with this CD is track #7, "Man in the Rain" which, in my opinion, hinders the listening experience by throwing in an attempt at a pop song. However, if you simply program your player to bypass the song entirely, you'll find that the flow of the album isn't interrupted by the skipped track. In fact, I feel that track #8, "The Top of the Morning," is one of the best tracks of Oldfield that I've ever heard, and comes across beautifully after the ending storms of "The Inner Child."
Final verdict: An excellent album with one minor flaw that shouldn't impede your enjoyment of such a wonderous masterpiece.
Free Music Review: Oldfield will be remembered for his genius, forever.
Hit: 5 Stars
In the course of human history, ever since the first hints at any musical appreciation whatsoever, we have remembered those who stood out among their peers during their time. Those who appreciate good music recall the names of Hildegard von Bingen, Beethoven, Bach, Ray Charles, The Beatles, and on and on. To all of you who have not heard this piece of music or are not familiar with the music of Mike Oldfield, let me say that for as long as humanity exists in the universe, and for as long as that humanity has an appreciation for music, that humanity will know the music of Mike Oldfield.
I am a devoted fan, but I believe that this man will be recognized as one of our kind's most talented, imaginative, and gifted artists for centuries and perhaps eons to come. If you have the opportunity to hear this man's music, even if from the roadside while the neighbor plays it in the comfort of their home, you will be blessed with a wondrous gift. This is true not just of TBIII, but the two prior Tubular Bells creations, and then every other peice of music created by this God-given genius of glorious sound. Mike Oldfield could sit on the hood of a car and stomp on the hood and windshield with his bare feet, and make it sound like the songs of the angels. If you have any sense at all, do not pass up the opportunity to hear this man's music now and for the remainder of your life.
Free Music Review: Hooked on Tubular
Hit: 5 Stars
It's to the point now that I'm ordering titles from Mike Oldfield's catalog via Amazon.com without evening reading the reviews. This is the 6th CD from Mike Oldfield that I now own, and I have yet to run across a disapointment (sp?). I don't care if he only releases Tubular Bell albums for the rest of his career, I'll be ordering them as they are released. Tubular Bells 3 is, to date, the best of his catalog so far. Once the music starts, you know that you're about to be taken on a magical journey. Listening to this CD with headphones is a MUST!! Serpents Dream, and The Inner Child....well, these two tracks are the defining tracks on the CD, with the exception of the closing track. The female choral on The Inner Child gave me that feeling of desperation, and of being helpless. To have that kind of control over a listener, to me, is what makes powerful music. The only other piece of music that has made me feel like this is "Songs From A Secret Garden" by Secret Garden. (But they are to be reviewed at a latter time :) This CD is quite different than TB 1 & 2, yet Mike is thoughtful enough to include the original TB 1 music layered throughout a few of his tracks on this album. This is definitely a worthy investment!Free Music Review: Yet another masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
It appears that Mike is going to milk the "Tubular Bells" name for all it's worth, as this album is fairly loosely based on the previous ones (and even included a remake of Man In The Rain, a non-related Oldfield hit from the 80's), but, the fact is, this is an excellent album no matter what it's name is. The Source of Secrets kicks things off well, interpreting the original opening Tubular Bells melody with a techno, Enigma-esque driving, synth/bass rush, coming after an opening sound effects montage. Jewel In The Crown are both excellent guitar pieces, one being a storming rock rave-up, the other a new approximation of the "Piltdown Man" theme on acoustic guitar. I hesistate to cite individual pieces as highlights, as the whole album runs well together. From driving techno, to superb New Age inflections, to delicate and beautiful piano passages, TB3 is a truly excellent album. Not a classic or overall masterpiece like the original, and perhaps not as overall beautiful as TB2 (I missed the instrument roll-call on this album), but TB3 is still a great album with a production gloss that outshines the previous two albums. A worthy buy for any Mike Oldfield fan, for sure.Free Music Review: Beautiful Stuff!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is Oldfield's most atmospheric release since 'Ommadawn,' and not since 'Taurus II' (the long instrumental on the 'Five Miles Out' album) have I felt that the work added up to a coherent whole. The only rough spot is that I feel the 'Inner Child' segment goes on *just* a mite too long.When I was a kid, I used to say that Mike Oldfield was writing truly modern symphonies, using entirely modern means. As I developed more vocabulary and experience relating to music, I abandoned that thinking. 'Tubular Bells III' tempts me to return to my childish ways of viewing Oldfield and his work.
TBIII is a must have for even the most casual Oldfield fan and perhaps all music lovers.
By the way, while I suspect that the 'Tubular Bell' titles may be marketing driven as anything else (at least in America, Oldfield is known as 'the guy who wrote Tubular Bells, right?') and hence think we'll be seeing a IV, I hope that TBIII will be the last in the 'trilogy.' Why? Because 'Far Above the Clouds' seems like such a powerful wrap-up to the cycle that I'd hate to see it spoiled.
Unless, of course, Oldfield finds a way to knock my socks yet again.