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David Mar Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: Oct. 2001 Posted: Dec. 15 2003, 05:41 What are your complaints about Mike's music - is it too New Age-y? At least his worst album is still quite good, and is still worth buying and listening to!  If you don't like his recent stuff, as I've said before, perhaps you should try to get into someone else, such as Steve Hackett or Camel! Back to top

David Mar Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: Oct. 2001 Posted: Dec. 15 2003, 05:45 I wish Mike would do another 'Ommadawn' sequel, maybe 'Incantations' , 'Crises' etc. instead of doing anymore sequels of T Bells as he's done enough of them and I feel he should make sure that he's remembered for his other albums, not just T Bells and it's sequels! Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: Dec. 15 2003, 05:47 1) My personal complaint about Mike's music nowadays is that it's just not creative anymore. I don't care if it's new age-y or not, it's just bland. He used to be much more original than that. 2) I don't think any of us would have problems getting into other artists. It's just sad to see Mike fading away into mediocrity, and we hope to see him strong again. 3) I wouldn't say his worst album is worth buying. -------------- Check out http://ferniecanto.com.br for all my music, including my latest albums: Don't Stay in the City, Making Amends and Builders of Worlds. Also check my Bandcamp page: http://ferniecanto.bandcamp.com Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Dec. 15 2003, 06:50 My only complain about Mike´s music is...labelled as new age since I personally don´t think it is... -------------- "But it's always the outsider, the black sheep, that becomes the blockbuster." - Mike Oldfield, 2014 "I remember feeling that I'd been judged unfairly and that I was going to prove them wrong." - Peter Davison, 2011 Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: Dec. 15 2003, 08:43 Well, I think he should get away from sequels. Now that he re-recorded the bloody thing, he could stop being so obssessive and go do something... you know, something new, explored some unknown territory. Be it Ommadawn "World-music" stuff, Platinum "Prog-rock" stuff or Crises down-to-earth rock 'n' roll, be it something unexpected. That's all I ask, and I guess everyone would be pleased. Er, virtually everyone. And nope, it's definitely not new-age. -------------- Check out http://ferniecanto.com.br for all my music, including my latest albums: Don't Stay in the City, Making Amends and Builders of Worlds. Also check my Bandcamp page: http://ferniecanto.bandcamp.com Back to top

qjamesfloyd Group: Members Posts: 1357 Joined: April 2001 Posted: Dec. 15 2003, 12:35 I actually fell Mike has finished all the Tubular albums for good now,now that he has re-recorded it,which was to please himself,no-one else,i feel in his mind that he has come full circle and finished what he started 30 years ago,this is in evidence by the fact he is looking for a new non Tubular name for his new computer world. I think this is the start of a new Mike Oldfield era,at least lets give him a chance to see what he comes up with. Back to top

Phil Devonport Unregistered Posted: Dec. 15 2003, 22:11 qjamesfloyd I am sorry but I think you're wrong when you say... Quote I actually fell Mike has finished all the Tubular albums for good now,now that he has re-recorded it,which was to please himself,no-one else,i feel in his mind that he has come full circle and finished what he started 30 years ago,this is in evidence by the fact he is looking for a new non Tubular name for his new computer world. Mike will create Tubular Bells IV, (don't be mistaken by the Millenium Bell) V, VI, etc. etc. why? because each piece is a chapter of his and our lives. I have found in the past when I have bought one of his new pieces that it was not what I expected, but then that is my fault... so I Listen & begin to Hear... Just like the first time. Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: Dec. 16 2003, 04:47 TB VI, V and so on? Oh, Lord, no. Don't scare me. We all have enough Tubular Bells in or lives. We don't need no more. -------------- Check out http://ferniecanto.com.br for all my music, including my latest albums: Don't Stay in the City, Making Amends and Builders of Worlds. Also check my Bandcamp page: http://ferniecanto.bandcamp.com Back to top

qjamesfloyd Group: Members Posts: 1357 Joined: April 2001 Posted: Dec. 16 2003, 08:30 I don't think i'm wrong,i am sure that Mike is done with Tubular Bells now. Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Dec. 16 2003, 08:48 With TB 2003,maybe it´s the end of the Tubular Bells life cycle. If Mike dosen´t want to see any tubular,tube in his game,it means something. -------------- "But it's always the outsider, the black sheep, that becomes the blockbuster." - Mike Oldfield, 2014 "I remember feeling that I'd been judged unfairly and that I was going to prove them wrong." - Peter Davison, 2011 Back to top

qjamesfloyd Group: Members Posts: 1357 Joined: April 2001 Posted: Dec. 16 2003, 09:28 Yes,exactly Tati,but i am also sure we will hear those famous Tubular Bells in Mike's music for a long time yet Back to top

Tellur Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: Oct. 2002 Posted: Dec. 16 2003, 11:14 The bell is Mike's signature, it's his way of saying: here I am. My complaints about Mike: - I want something fresh and genuine this time! Back to top

TOBY Group: Members Posts: 1562 Joined: May 2002 Posted: Dec. 17 2003, 06:55 When Mike was a guest on the Jools Holland Show Jools said to him, at the end of the interview, "I hope we have you back in here with TB 4, 5 and 6". Now old Jools was quite clearly taking the piss, I hope that wasn't lost on Mike. Quite frankly if he ever releases a TBIV I will give up. I certainly don't want a TBIV or V to be part of my life, I didn't really want a TBIII to be part of my life but I seem to have got it anyway. Back to top

Ugo Group: Members Posts: 5495 Joined: April 2000 Posted: Dec. 17 2003, 18:29 Maybe he's repeatedly bell-ing just because he's lazy? -------------- Ugo C. - a devoted Amarokian Back to top

raven4x4x Group: Members Posts: 1535 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: Dec. 20 2003, 02:34 Quote from TOBY Quote Quite frankly if he ever releases a TBIV I will give up. What if he calls the album Tubular Bells IV, but it has nothing to do with Tubular Bells whatsoever and is the perfect long instrumental you have been hoping for? Will you still 'give up' then? Really, I don't see any connection between Tubular Bells III and the original save a few minutes of opening theme. I do understand the complaints about too much Tubular Bells, but I don't agree with them because I like Tubular Bells II and III very much. What is more important, the name of the album or the music? -------------- Thank-you for helping us help you help us all. Back to top

qjamesfloyd Group: Members Posts: 1357 Joined: April 2001 Posted: Dec. 20 2003, 05:08 In an interview with DJ Lisa I'anson in August 2002,while promoting Tres Lunas,Mike said that this is the end of the Tubular Bells series,Tubular Bells 2003 is the first and last release!!!. Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1506 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: Dec. 21 2003, 15:32 I seem to remember he said similar things after TBIII... Back to top

chtimi Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: Nov. 2003 Posted: Jan. 03 2004, 12:25 MO can do some great "new-age-y" stuff: The Songs Of Distant Earth was really amazing, and may be one of his most wonderful records. Voyager is a great record too. But what he did after is not so good and not very inspired. -------------- The Watcher and the Tower Waiting hour by hour Back to top

MO fan Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: Jan. 05 2004, 14:59 Quote (David Mar @ Dec. 15 2003, 05:45) I wish Mike would do another 'Ommadawn' sequel, maybe 'Incantations' , 'Crises' etc. instead of doing anymore sequels of T Bells as he's done enough of them and I feel he should make sure that he's remembered for his other albums, not just T Bells and it's sequels! SECONDED, my thoughts entirely. I hope for some unique music from Mike this year and without the dreaded CP. MO fan   Back to top

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