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ex member 419 Group: Members Posts: 1177 Joined: April 2008 Posted: Feb. 06 2010, 07:58 Its Valentines Day soon and as well as the usual chocolates, hearts, flowers and cards it would be nice to think of music that gets you and your partner in the mood for loooovve. Tubular Bells does it for some. I love Voyager. Deb Back to top

Dirk Star Group: Members Posts: 1331 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: Feb. 06 2010, 10:32 Moonchildhippy has a bit of a thing for Ommadawn which I can relate to I guess.Although these days I`m probably more of a Tres Lunas kind of guy...I don`t know about getting in the mood as such.But in as much as matters of the heart are concerned,I suppose I immediately think of some of Mike`s shorter and simpler pieces.So things like Summit Day,Sunset,Moonlight Stroll,Celtic Rain.My wife really likes Celtic Rain actualy now that I think about it.Obviously there are numerous examples from Mike`s longer tracks as well,but it`s difficult in some ways to take them out of the context of the piece. Back to top

The Caveman Group: Members Posts: 2178 Joined: Jan. 2008 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 08:00 TSODE.One of the reasons i love this album.My ex and i used to listen to it a lot when we were courting.I'll leave it to your imagination when.Nuff said! -------------- THE COMING OF THE GREAT WHITE HANDKERCHEIF IS NIGH. Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 09:15 Quote (The Caveman @ Feb. 08 2010, 13:00) TSODE. Certain bits of it are just perfect   -------------- "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

Dirk Star Group: Members Posts: 1331 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 10:49 Quote (The Caveman @ Feb. 08 2010, 13:00) TSODE.One of the reasons i love this album.My ex and i used to listen to it a lot when we were courting.I'll leave it to your imagination when.Nuff said! Can`t say I`d be too keen on being "counted down" by a fella.But yeah I can imagine there are some very appropriate moments during that album. Back to top

The Caveman Group: Members Posts: 2178 Joined: Jan. 2008 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 10:59 Damn near fell off my chair laughing!Never thought of that.He counts out of rhythm too! -------------- THE COMING OF THE GREAT WHITE HANDKERCHEIF IS NIGH. Back to top

Dirk Star Group: Members Posts: 1331 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 11:11 I never could keep a steady rhythm,I`d be all over the place...fnnar fnnar. Back to top

wiga Group: Members Posts: 2113 Joined: Sep. 2008 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 13:20 You're talking about "Crystal Clear" - that seems two tracks premature to me. After that there's "The Sunken Forest" - (that's where SunkenForest got his name from), and then "Ascension" with it's *passionate* guitar and big finish.   -------------- Barn's burnt down - now I can see the moon. Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 19:41 I have to say Mike's music, as far as my memory tells me, is extremely anti-romantic and very, very cerebral to me. Or maybe I don't listen to music with that mindset? Still, I think nothing puts me in the "cuddle and kisses" mood more than Reckoner, by Radiohead. -------------- 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: Feb. 08 2010, 19:49 Quote (Sir Mustapha @ Feb. 09 2010, 00:41) I have to say Mike's music, as far as my memory tells me, is extremely anti-romantic and very, very cerebral to me. I do agree with that. But you don't need any lyrics at all to be romantic,there are some very melodic tunes by Mike that are romantic -------------- "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

SunkenForest Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: Jan. 2010 Posted: Feb. 08 2010, 23:57 It's been a mighty long time since I've been associated with any ladyfolk, and I've never had one ever into MO (which might be part of the reason why I'm not with them anymore). If I could take my pick, I bet Guitars might be a pretty good choice.  It seems to potentially be palatable for the masses... Back to top

Dirk Star Group: Members Posts: 1331 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 03:08 Quote (wiga @ Feb. 08 2010, 18:20) You're talking about "Crystal Clear" - that seems two tracks premature to me. After that there's "The Sunken Forest" - (that's where Sunken Forest go his name from), and then "Ascension" with it's *passionate* guitar and big finish.   Does that mean A New Beginning is just for the young folks? Back to top

wiga Group: Members Posts: 2113 Joined: Sep. 2008 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 03:56 Quote (Dirk Star @ Feb. 09 2010, 03:08) Does that mean A New Beginning is just for the young folks? Yes, like in the patter of tiny feet - coming down to earth with a bump! It's the most unromantic track of the whole I would say . -------------- Barn's burnt down - now I can see the moon. Back to top

The Caveman Group: Members Posts: 2178 Joined: Jan. 2008 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 03:58 Have to agree.It's fine in it's place but after the rest it's a big mood change.Not at all romantic. -------------- THE COMING OF THE GREAT WHITE HANDKERCHEIF IS NIGH. Back to top

Milamber Group: Musicians Posts: 2275 Joined: Feb. 2010 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 04:09 Apart from the t bells tattoo i got when i was 16 (22 yrs ago) and my wife to be, entering the church to women of ireland it would be crystal clear. tsode a great album to bonk to .                       cheers from oz Back to top

The Caveman Group: Members Posts: 2178 Joined: Jan. 2008 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 04:10 Amen to that.Apart form the reasons stated above. -------------- THE COMING OF THE GREAT WHITE HANDKERCHEIF IS NIGH. Back to top

SunkenForest Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: Jan. 2010 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 13:11 For non MO music, I would highly recommend Ootake Kaoruko's Bartender OST for classy instrumental lounge, perfect for some cocktails and sweet nothings. Back to top

ex member 419 Group: Members Posts: 1177 Joined: April 2008 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 19:23 Just had a listen to "Flowers of the Forest" pretty romantic, and the bagpipes build to a beautiful crescendo. The walls of the bedroom might not survive Valentine's Day so Love is all around by the Troggs is on standby. And Celtic Rain. However your day pans out have fun. You can buy the chocs, a great DVD, or album, put the microwave popcorn in and have fun solo. The schmulz surrounding the day is nauseating to those who are single or newly single. Have a good one no matter what. Deb Back to top

ex member 419 Group: Members Posts: 1177 Joined: April 2008 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 19:23 Just had a listen to "Flowers of the Forest" pretty romantic, and the bagpipes build to a beautiful crescendo. The walls of the bedroom might not survive Valentine's Day so Love is all around by the Troggs is on standby. And Celtic Rain. However your day pans out have fun. You can buy the chocs, a great DVD, or album, put the microwave popcorn in and have fun solo. The schmulz surrounding the day is nauseating to those who are single or newly single. Have a good one no matter what. Deb Back to top

nightspore Group: Members Posts: 4770 Joined: Mar. 2008 Posted: Feb. 09 2010, 20:17 Quote (Sir Mustapha @ Feb. 08 2010, 19:41) I have to say Mike's music, as far as my memory tells me, is extremely anti-romantic and very, very cerebral to me. Or maybe I don't listen to music with that mindset? Still, I think nothing puts me in the "cuddle and kisses" mood more than Reckoner, by Radiohead. What about "Nothing But", Sir M? Seriously, while Mike's music may not be "romantic", I disagree violently that it's "cerebral". Far from it - you won't find the trace of sonata form in Amarok, for example. No, Mike's music for me is intensely emotional, full of a yearning for the infinite that the music sadly tells us will never be ours. Back to top

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