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sarujuu Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: May 2005 Posted: July 26 2005, 07:48 MIKE OLDFIELD SIGNS WITH MERCURY RECORDS By http://www.artarabia.com Mercury Records, part of the Universal Music Group, are proud to announce that Mike Oldfield has signed a deal with the label. The first fruits of this new deal will see the release of a brand new as yet untitled double album from Mike Oldfield in September, which is his first collection of new music since 2002’s Tres Lunas. Alongside his new releases, in 2008 all of Mike’s catalogue from his years at Virgin, including the classics Tubular Bells, Hergest Ridge and Ommadawn, will transfer to Mercury Records. Mike Oldfield has sold 40 million albums since the release of his debut Tubular Bells in 1973. Mike commented, "I never imagined as a teenager having just signed my first record contract with the then unknown Richard Branson, that 33 years later I would be resigning to a major company like Universal. With everything that has happened in those years including the development of fantastic new technology that has helped me create my new album, it all seems like a wish fulfilled. I am looking forward to working with all the people at Mercury and I believe that the next series of albums will be a great success." Adam Barker, Director of Legal & Business Affairs for Mercury Records, was instrumental in concluding the deal, “Mike Oldfield’s musical heritage is unquestionable and it was upon his records that Virgin was built. Mercury Records is a label that is moving forward and this deal represents a fantastic opportunity for us to work with an artist of Mike’s calibre.” Talking of his new record Mike has said, "I am just putting the finishing touches to my new record which will be a double. The first disc is made up of atmospheric ‘ambient’ or ‘chillout’ pieces whilst the second disc is of more up-tempo tracks and they are in a darker moodier vein. I have a complete software studio with no need for a vast mixing console and towers of electronics. This new album is my first foray into this exciting new world of music where anything is possible.” Back to top

TubularBelle Group: Members Posts: 1487 Joined: April 2004 Posted: July 26 2005, 09:42 I'm not sure how I feel about this, I might be tempted to buy all of his albums again if they are all repackaged and presented differently and I can't afford it. -------------- I hate getting up early. I didn't even realise there were two 6 o'clocks in one day! Back to top

Bill Bobaggins Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: June 2005 Posted: July 26 2005, 09:44 Quote (TubularBelle @ July 26 2005, 09:42) I'm not sure how I feel about this, I might be tempted to buy all of his albums again if they are all repackaged and presented differently and I can't afford it. I've already done that once.  I bought all of his albums on vinyl and had to start over and buy them all again on CD.  I still have the records, though - can't seem to part with them. -------------- Speak friend and enter. Back to top

arron11196 Group: Members Posts: 826 Joined: April 2005 Posted: July 27 2005, 08:01 Aah, good ol' sentimentality.   -------------- 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

Bill Bobaggins Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: June 2005 Posted: July 27 2005, 15:27 Quote (arron11196 @ July 27 2005, 08:01) Aah, good ol' sentimentality.   Yes, part of it is sentiment.  But I still long for the large format of the album cover art - especially the double albums which open like a book.  It's nice to keep them, just for the art. -------------- Speak friend and enter. Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: July 27 2005, 16:23 True. One thing for sure: the MP3 era will not be known for its great album art. -------------- "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

jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: July 29 2005, 15:32 and they surely sell more mp3 players than dvd-a and sacd players together. that's so ridiculous... Back to top

torbenyj Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: Jan. 2003 Posted: Aug. 03 2005, 07:22 Mike Oldfield - Light And Shade http://www.cdstarts.de/suche/ ???????????????????? Back to top

jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Aug. 04 2005, 17:14 It is SAD that we find a mysterious CD listed on an obscure website, rather than to have some information on Mike's official website. Sorry to say that, but it sucks. I hope the album will be good, though. Back to top

Pulsifer Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: Oct. 2004 Posted: Aug. 07 2005, 17:14 Hi All! In polish radio, we could hear a new song of MO! This info came to me too late, but maybe this track will be repeated in few minutes! Here is link to listen this radio: http://www.radio.com.pl/st/program3.asx You need WMP. And sorry for mistakes, but I’m so excited…. J Now there's another one!!!! My God... it is beautiful... I'm recording it... You'll have it in few hours... -------------- The Watcher And The Tower Waiting Hour By Hour... Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: Aug. 07 2005, 20:51 Wow...how fast...get'em then pass it on...are you sure that they're the brand new tunes from MO? -------------- "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

TubularBelle Group: Members Posts: 1487 Joined: April 2004 Posted: Aug. 07 2005, 21:07 Hi Pulsifer, Welcome to the site and I hope to hear from you on a regular basis. So how does the new stuff sound? When can we hear it? Ciao, Tracy. -------------- I hate getting up early. I didn't even realise there were two 6 o'clocks in one day! Back to top

Pulsifer Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: Oct. 2004 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 03:01 Well, I've listened to two new tracks. One is variation on 'Maestro' theme, with guitar, piano and virtual vocalists which don't sound so bad as we thought And the second track is brand new one in 'TSODE' mood, and this one I can only resume with one word: GENIOUS! There will be few signs of 'Tr3s Lunas Era' but this last song gave me a big hope that new album will be something much better than the last ones. And sorry for 'no-hello' at first post but I was under huge emotions -------------- The Watcher And The Tower Waiting Hour By Hour... Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 03:11 Quote (Pulsifer @ Aug. 08 2005, 03:01) Well, I've listened to two new tracks. One is variation on 'Maestro' theme, with guitar, piano and virtual vocalists which don't sound so bad as we thought And the second track is brand new one in 'TSODE' mood, and this one I can only resume with one word: GENIOUS! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESS!!! that sounds great!! just what i wish, wish wish wish   -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

Chicular Group: Members Posts: 240 Joined: Sep. 2004 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 03:42 Hmmm, why would Polish Radio get to hear Mike's music before anyone else?  I hope this is genuine and we'll all get to hear the music soon! Back to top

maria Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: July 2002 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 03:49 i'd rather not be too optimistic yet... but i wish so much it's true and we can all listen to those new tracks soon !! -------------- ...morning and evening i'm flying, i'm dreaming... Back to top

Chicular Group: Members Posts: 240 Joined: Sep. 2004 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 04:21 Who would have a website called www.radio.com?  What were the track names?? Back to top

Pulsifer Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: Oct. 2004 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 04:28 This is PUBLIC RADIO And these auditions are dedicated to new tracks, and pre-premiere songs. Track names were not included I don't know... maybe it is illegal but here's this small part which I've recorded... This is the second track. Enjoy   www.members.lycos.co.uk/bison4um/newtrack2.mp3 -------------- The Watcher And The Tower Waiting Hour By Hour... Back to top

maria Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: July 2002 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 04:44 i've visited radio.com.pl and it's got an english section, i've had a look and haven't found anything about 'light & shade' pulsifer, i'm not sure what to do with the link u posted, it sends me to a website under construction, and then browsing here and there it seems to me that we should first register? or am i doing something wrong? -------------- ...morning and evening i'm flying, i'm dreaming... Back to top

raven4x4x Group: Members Posts: 1535 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: Aug. 08 2005, 04:49 Just a tip for anyone confused by the page that comes up when you click on the above link. It will take you to a page saying you need to visit another page first. Click on the link to that page, then click the back button. After you do that, you'll be able to copy and paste the link into your browser, and the song will then play. As for the song itself, it sounds like it would be on the first, 'chill-out' disk. Before I make a judgement I'd like to wait until we get some official samples, as I don't know whether this is a finished track, a work in progress, or something else. -------------- Thank-you for helping us help you help us all. Back to top

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