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Question: Mike Oldfield Piano Sheet Music Collection :: Total Votes:6
Poll choices Votes Statistics
Spanish Tune 0  [0.00%]
Piano Improvisation 0  [0.00%]
First Excursion 1  [16.67%]
Argiers 1  [16.67%]
Conflict 0  [0.00%]
Molly 0  [0.00%]
Taurus III 0  [0.00%]
Afghan 0  [0.00%]
Pipe Tune 0  [0.00%]
Jungle Gardenia 0  [0.00%]
Muse 0  [0.00%]
Summit Day 1  [16.67%]
The Killing Fields Suite 0  [0.00%]
Broad Sunlit Uplands 0  [0.00%]
The Doge’s Palace 1  [16.67%]
Lake Constance 0  [0.00%]
Taurus I 1  [16.67%]
Landfall 0  [0.00%]
Daydream 0  [0.00%]
Blackbird 0  [0.00%]
Silhouette 0  [0.00%]
On My Heart 0  [0.00%]
Harbinger 0  [0.00%]
Oribadoo 0  [0.00%]
Mont St Michel 1  [16.67%]
QE2 0  [0.00%]
OR…..1 large scale piece for solo piano 0  [0.00%]
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Posted: April 20 2012, 07:56
Help me narrow dow the song choice for my sheet music book or make suggestions for a Mike Oldfield Epic if you would prefer that.

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Posted: April 20 2012, 09:14
The idea you mentioned in your video of having a few "mini epics" is a good one  I think. For example, if you transcribe "Taurus I" it would be great to have "QE2" as well since those are basically brother tracks. I always imagined performing both pieces by creating a segue from one to the other. Mont St. Michel could also be amazing in a solo piano arrangement. And also Orabidoo.

My heart is torn in two directions though because, while I would want the longer tracks like QE2, I'd love to have some of the shorter tracks like Taurus 3 and Argiers. Maybe you can do a few short tracks and 1 or 2 longer pieces? Frustrating!

Doing one of his 20 minute epics could also be great- though that is probably more daunting and may be a bit intimidating to your normal pianist who just wants to bang out some Mike Oldfield for enjoyment. Hergest Ridge in particular I think could be beautiful on the piano.
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Posted: April 20 2012, 10:41
I see your point. Do you make a book of 10-12 short pieces, a book of 1 long piece, or a book 0f 2-3 10 minute plus tracks?

I am really swaying towards Oribadoo, Taurus I, Mont St Michel but its tricky.

Lets give it a week or so to gestate and see what people think.

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Posted: April 20 2012, 11:50
I've watched your latest video, I thought what you do is pretty interesting. I'd love to help, but even though I do play keyboard instruments, I'm afraid I'm outside your target group, and I'm not sure that simply stating my favourite tracks would be helpful at all, as that is not the same thing as "tracks that would work well as piano transcriptions"... but best of luck with the project!
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Posted: April 20 2012, 13:30
Quote (Holger @ April 20 2012, 11:50)
I've watched your latest video, I thought what you do is pretty interesting. I'd love to help, but even though I do play keyboard instruments, I'm afraid I'm outside your target group, and I'm not sure that simply stating my favourite tracks would be helpful at all, as that is not the same thing as "tracks that would work well as piano transcriptions"... but best of luck with the project!

Thanks Holger for the reply.

I'm mentally eliminating pieces as I type so wont be long until I think I make a decision. Hoping more people will cast a vote though first.

Cheers

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Posted: April 21 2012, 09:31
Here's a Doge's Palace - just trying to get you to run out of black ink :laugh:

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Here's a Doge's Palace - just trying to get you to run out of black ink :laugh:

Lol, it's not as tough as it sounds but would really pretty cool on the page!

Any other takers?

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Posted: April 22 2012, 15:30
Mike Oldfield Piano Collection Vol.1



Four substantial works by Mike Oldfield beautifully arranged and prepared for advanced solo piano. Experience the joys of bringing these pieces to life in their new arrangement.

Tracklist:

Taurus I (From QE2)

Orabidoo (From Five Miles Out)

The Lake (From Discovery)

Mont St Michel (From Voyager)

 

Presented in a softback book with extensive notes, this first volume presents the wonderful compositional talents of Mike Oldfield in a stripped back and musically sensitive interpretation.


£25.99
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http://www.ryanyard.com/apps/webstore/products/show/3087573

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Posted: April 23 2012, 14:20
Neat! Great choices.
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Posted: April 30 2012, 17:19
Can't complain on the choices. Especially the last three are really beautiful pieces.

Now I just need to learn to read notation and play the piano.  :D

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Posted: July 28 2012, 16:29
Argieres for me, no surprises there. This tune could form the basis of a Symphony or a solo piano piece just as easily, it is the jewel in the crown....
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Posted: July 28 2012, 16:47
Sorry if I'm a bit pedantic here but do you have the music publisher rights to do this?

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Posted: July 28 2012, 17:12
Are you a rights-holder?

Sorry, but you are being more than a bit pedantic. Ryan was trying to do something for fans who wanted to play Mike's music, but he became busy with other work and decided against this project for the time being.
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Posted: July 28 2012, 18:32
No, I'm not a rights holder. I just don't want to see anyone getting trouble for anything.

Sorry for caring.

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