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simmo2005 Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 11:24 Just listening to BBC radio 2, and, announcing next weeks guests, it was announced that Mike Oldfield is a 'possible' guest next week. Anyone know any more- could definitely be to plug the 'Platinum collection' Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 14:07 Sure it's to promote PC,but no sign yet of which show he's probably going to visit. -------------- "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

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 14:50 Is it almost like "L+S" never came out? It was promoted using the "in locked file cabinet with basement room with Beware of Leopard sign on the door" level of promotion, it plummeted downward through the charts... and now , just a few months after its release, it is not even an consideration for an interview? They are concentrating on "Platinum" instead? -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 14:59 L+S means a lot to Mike personally that he chose not to promote the album. -------------- "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

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 15:28 Well, at least that is some explanation. I guess we should count ourselves fortunate that he let it get released at all. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Navaira Group: Members Posts: 481 Joined: Jan. 2005 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 15:32 Considering the fact that it contains a lot of what we consider Tr3s Lunas II, maybe it was simply a way of getting some cash and cleaning out his closet? -------------- http://www.raygrant.com :: My album 'Exorcism' is out on iTunes now Back to top

The Bell(end) Group: Members Posts: 1051 Joined: July 2005 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 15:37 Quote (Tati The Sentinel @ Feb. 17 2006, 19:59) L+S means a lot to Mike personally that he chose not to promote the album. Surely he's with a label for a reason! They signed him to make money, HE chose not to promote it? Light and Shade is underrated -------------- When the night's on fi-ya, do you need love's arms to hold yew? :D Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Feb. 17 2006, 21:42 From Amarok Mailing List,a member said that it's going to be probably on Steve Wright's show - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wright/ - some time next week. -------------- "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

Deadcalm Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 752 Joined: Nov. 2004 Posted: Feb. 18 2006, 04:25 Im amazed "Surfing" wasnt released as a single beforehand and a load of Radio Promo CDs sent out.. Its a Deff Radio 2 type record thats pretty catchy,,, IMO to get a album going you need a great single on it that the DJs like playing.. Or maybe the PR people at Mercury just hope the "Name" will sell the albums with out pushing it to hard mmmmm   Back to top

qjamesfloyd Group: Members Posts: 1357 Joined: April 2001 Posted: Feb. 18 2006, 05:25 It could well be the Steve Wright show, as Steve is a big Mike Oldfield fan, and he has been on Steve's show before.I hope he plays something live when he's on there too. Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Feb. 18 2006, 09:33 i think its very strange... No promoting for L & S (a very quiet one) Maybe there will be no Light and Shade tour.. I hope he could call it "Ommadawn 30th Anniversary tour" instead.. that would sell -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

moonchildhippy Group: Members Posts: 1807 Joined: Dec. 2004 Posted: Feb. 18 2006, 18:46 Quote (Tubularman @ Feb. 18 2006, 14:33) i think its very strange... No promoting for L & S (a very quiet one) Maybe there will be no Light and Shade tour.. I hope he could call it "Ommadawn 30th Anniversary tour" instead.. that would sell If Mike's planning on doing a 30th Anniversary of Ommadawn Tour, he'd better start making  some arrangements otherwise it'll soon be the "31st Anniversary of Ommadawn Tour" . I'd love to see Ommadawn played live , along with others, as Ommadawn alone would make for a short concert.   Something must be afoot at Planet Oldfield if Mike is going to appear on Radio 2 ,(possibly). -------------- I'm going slightly mad, It finally happened, I'm slightly mad , just very slightly mad If you feel a little glum to Hergest Ridge you should come. I'm challenging  taboos surrounding mental health "Part time hippy" I'M SUPPORTING OUR SOLDIERS BRING OUR TROOPS HOME NOW!! Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Feb. 22 2006, 18:11 Just checked BBC's Radio 2 webbie and it's going to be tommorow the interview with MO @ Steve Wright's show(but hosted by Richard Allinson) ! -------------- "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

ToroAcu Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: Aug. 2005 Posted: Feb. 22 2006, 18:13 Thanks for the info, Tati. And, what hour is the interview? Greetings from Spain. Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Feb. 22 2006, 18:56 The show starts at 14 pm and finishes at 17 pm GMT(London time)   Hints: 1. record it and put on a mp3 file for those who can't listen to it at the right moment; 2.Take a look at the webcam from the studios,since there's a chance to see Mike there during the interview. -------------- "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

arron11196 Group: Members Posts: 826 Joined: April 2005 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 02:20 It's interesting to note that the BBC discography of Mike includes no Light + Shade, but mentions even every video. Maybe they've just never heard of it to update...   -------------- 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

jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 16:31 I've read (haven't heard the radio) that Mike told he was working on a long-track album with only 3 long tracks? Who heard the show? What did he say? Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 16:44 have a look   -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 17:41 Thanks! I still don't understand why the NEWS section is so far below the other sections.   Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 17:52 not me either.. same happen with me about montreux dvd he he -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

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