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zinc Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: Sep. 2000 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 12:49 Just read the article in the Mail on Sunday. 3 pages with lost of interesting stuff about Mikes's childhood, his mother, his on unhappiness when he became rich and famous with Tubular Bells and his 3 marriages. He has moved to a huge stately home looking house in Gloucestershire which overlooks the river severn, so may be near his old place.He paid 5 million for it! He seems very happy with Fanny and has a 2 year old with her called Luke. Some good pics of Mike with RB, Anita, his house and recording studio. I guess someone will put up a scan soon. Cheeers Zinc. Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 13:23 Mike and Fanny's kid is Jake And I wanna a scan soooonnnnn!!!!!!!!! -------------- "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

TOBY Group: Members Posts: 1562 Joined: May 2002 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 13:45 Nice little article, Mike looks like a right country gent with his cloth cap and massive mansion house. Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 13:57 Liked it a lot to read(got the scans,soon they'll be online) and I do like a lot the mature and secure Mike Oldfield the interview revealed to us.I'm impressed and happy regarding his new persona. -------------- "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

Nacho Group: Members Posts: 230 Joined: Feb. 2000 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 14:12 From Michael Blakesley on Amarok Mailing List: http://www.londoncityairways.co.uk/Oldfield1.pdf http://www.londoncityairways.co.uk/Oldfield2.pdf Back to top

olracUK Group: Members Posts: 1683 Joined: June 2003 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 17:53 Is it me, or are the years catching up with Mike's looks? That pic outside his country pile (if it is his and not just somewhere photogenic for the shoot) is not very flattering. -------------- The answer is 42 - but what is the question? Back to top

TOBY Group: Members Posts: 1562 Joined: May 2002 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 18:12 Yeah I thought the same thing, I think the inside shot has been airbrushed somewhat. Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 18:26 The second pic of Mike,outside his home,with that hat(which reminds me of Phil Collins on an old promo shoot during the Abacab days) + that Barbour-kinda-of jacket...hummm...sounds way too ol' man.But if he had the chance to change the position of that hat,like Chris Thompson used to wear while he was the singer for Alan Parsons live band in 94/95...that would make a big difference! -------------- "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

Ray Group: Members Posts: 857 Joined: Jan. 2000 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 18:56 This is what happens whe you get old - you buy a dog and sell off your unused kit to buy a bigger house and get wrinkles!!!  He's 10yrs older than me but I can see it comming.......      Ray -------------- Looking out over the harbour in Peel....... Back to top

Bill Bobaggins Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 18:59 He looks like a refined country gentleman to me.  And for someone who is his exact age, I find him very attractive. -------------- Speak friend and enter. Back to top

Jammer Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: April 2000 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 19:15 Rather interestingly today, it was my birthday. I finally managed to meet up with olracUK who was able to find a copy of the magazine in the pub I was at to show me. I only read the first page briefly as I was sat outside in a cold wind at the time. Now I've read the scanned version through, it's good to see an article that discusses Mike's past in general rather than a vehicle for publicity and promotion. The promises of a non-electronic and hopefully non-dated next album look even clearer. I am also interested in what the forthcoming biography will be like and how good a read it will be for the many musical fans. Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 20:08 Quote (Bill Bobaggins @ Mar. 19 2006, 20:59) And for someone who is his exact age, I find him very attractive. Me also...charming,the first pic of Mike in the studio -------------- "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

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Mar. 19 2006, 21:06 no word about light and shade................................again.. but cool stuff   thank you for the scans! -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

olracUK Group: Members Posts: 1683 Joined: June 2003 Posted: Mar. 20 2006, 06:53 Quote (Tubularman @ Mar. 20 2006, 02:06) no word about light and shade................................again.. In one of the radio interviews, Mike said "I'm bored with that drum loop stuff" - so I guess his experiment with L&S are a thing of the past, done and forgotten. Nice to see a pic with a real guitar though, but if it's all digital mixing now, and most guitar's sold off, why the big input unit behind him? Just an antique to look pretty? -------------- The answer is 42 - but what is the question? Back to top

bee Group: Members Posts: 1227 Joined: Jan. 2004 Posted: Mar. 20 2006, 07:46 I thought it was a nice article. He looks and sounds well and happy and that's all that matters to me. What a fantastic house! And in a beautiful part of the world, I liked the bit about going for walks & communing with the ancient spirits in the ironage fort nearby. May he & and his whole family find true contentment there. I am curious as to why he is holding what looks like a springer spaniel puppy whilst sitting next to Richard Branson in one of the photos! And best of all, the bit I loved to read was about the new project. Real instruments played by a truly talented musician. And he's doing it for himself now. It's the best news. I hope he really takes his time & enjoys creating it. bee -------------- ....second to the right and straight on till morning.... You heard me before Yet you hear me again Then I die Till I call me again Back to top

arron11196 Group: Members Posts: 826 Joined: April 2005 Posted: Mar. 20 2006, 09:03 HEAR HEAR!! Excellent news once again!!   -------------- Arron J Eagling Everyone's interpretation is different, and everyone has a right to that opinion. There is no "right" one, I am adding this post to communicate my thoughts to share them with like-minded souls who will be able to comment in good nature. (insert the last 5 mins of Crises here) Back to top

TOBY Group: Members Posts: 1562 Joined: May 2002 Posted: Mar. 20 2006, 13:57 Quote (olracUK @ Mar. 20 2006, 06:53) In one of the radio interviews, Mike said "I'm bored with that drum loop stuff" - so I guess his experiment with L&S are a thing of the past, done and forgotten. Thank God Back to top

Quicksilver Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: July 2005 Posted: Mar. 20 2006, 14:11 I say the same as Toby: Thank God. Back to top

hergest fridge Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: Aug. 2005 Posted: Mar. 20 2006, 14:38 I second that emotion (as someone sang once) Back to top

timshen Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: Mar. 2001 Posted: Mar. 21 2006, 22:17 Thank God indeed! Thanks to Nacho also for making the scans available. It is a well written and informative article and the pictures and info certainly show that Mike has exhorcized his demons and is coming to a place where he's mmore at peace - good for him. Hopefully this new focus in life will bring new focus in his next project, which sounds exactly like what I've been waiting for. BTW - I wonder what he says the ancient spirits! Maybe, "Fancy a guiness!"   -------------- Expect Great Things. Attempt Great Things. Back to top

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