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Matt Group: Admins Posts: 1186 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: Mar. 16 2009, 10:06 Not much real news about Mike over the past year so how about we make up our own! Just for a bit of fun - be nice. My first attempt below: From: mattsfantasynews.com STOP PRESS: Battle Angel Alita on hold The interweb has been abuzz today as news leaked that director James Cameron's next project after Avatar will not be the previously announced "Battle Angel Alita" but instead will be a film based upon Mike Oldfields little known album "Amarok". Few hard facts are yet known about the project but it is said to involve the same advanced 3d presentation techniques that Cameron has been working with on Avatar. No details of the plot have been made public but rumour has it that there is a science fiction/fantasy aspect to the story which will rely completely on the album as its soundtrack with no additional narration or sound effects. The film will therefore be exactly 1 hour long matching the album length. It has yet to be confirmed if the film will be released on Imax as well as through RealD digital cinemas. Sources suggest Cameron is aiming for a winter 2011 release date. Hairy Bowles of aintithotnews.com commented "never heard of this Oldfield dude but with Jim Cameron at the helm, I'm stoked! Looking forward to having my eyeballs fried in 2011..." While Dick Oliver of tubules.net had the following to say, "never heard of this Cameron chap but Amarok is a fantastic and underappreciated work of Mike Oldfields and we're very much looking forward to seeing what comes of this project." More news as it comes in! ok, I can dream, back to the coffee... -------------- "I say I say I say I say, what's got three bottles and five eyes and no legs and two wheels" Back to top

Silver Negus Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: Mar. 16 2009, 13:14 (pretend) Mike Oldfield gets himself involved in musical theatre.... Actually I think it would suit......Hmm? Back to top

Matt Group: Admins Posts: 1186 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: Mar. 17 2009, 07:12 mattsfantasynews.com NEWSFLASH: New Mike Oldfield album found buried in Incantations Following the disovery in 2008 of a hidden morse code message within the recording of Tubular Bells, scientists at Bell Labs have used advanced signal processing techniques to look for any other hidden content within Mikes work. They were startled to discover that fourier analysis of vinyl copies of the album "Incantations" suggests it was mastered on tapes previously used to record another work of Mikes - and that with suitable filtering the previous recording can be clearly heard. It had been thought that the relatively long gap between Mikes release of Ommadawn in October 1975 and Incantations in November 1978 was due to Mike dealing with personal issues. This new analysis suggests that the time was in fact spent recording a full album which for some reason Mike chose not to release. Those who have heard this new work have exitedly called it "the fourth part of the holy trinity"  with some saying it is his best instrumental work to date. Additional cleaning-up of the audio recordings is currently taking place prior to release and it is hoped that the new album - provisionally named Trinity Quad - will be available within the coming months once copyright issues have been sorted out. Universal Music have tried to find out the history of this unpublished work but when they called Mike and asked "Why did you not release this album? Why?" there was a problem with the phone line. -------------- "I say I say I say I say, what's got three bottles and five eyes and no legs and two wheels" Back to top

wiga Group: Members Posts: 2113 Joined: Sep. 2008 Posted: Mar. 18 2009, 01:24 Bet it's fun to have you as a dad - for bedtime stories! Keep going - more Trinity Quad. Why do you like to tell stories? Why? -------------- Barn's burnt down - now I can see the moon. Back to top

Silver Negus Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: Mar. 18 2009, 12:05 Quote (Matt @ Mar. 17 2009, 07:12) mattsfantasynews.com NEWSFLASH: New Mike Oldfield album found buried in Incantations Following the disovery in 2008 of a hidden morse code message within the recording of Tubular Bells, scientists at Bell Labs have used advanced signal processing techniques to look for any other hidden content within Mikes work. They were startled to discover that fourier analysis of vinyl copies of the album "Incantations" suggests it was mastered on tapes previously used to record another work of Mikes - and that with suitable filtering the previous recording can be clearly heard. It had been thought that the relatively long gap between Mikes release of Ommadawn in October 1975 and Incantations in November 1978 was due to Mike dealing with personal issues. This new analysis suggests that the time was in fact spent recording a full album which for some reason Mike chose not to release. Those who have heard this new work have exitedly called it "the fourth part of the holy trinity"  with some saying it is his best instrumental work to date. Additional cleaning-up of the audio recordings is currently taking place prior to release and it is hoped that the new album - provisionally named Trinity Quad - will be available within the coming months once copyright issues have been sorted out. Universal Music have tried to find out the history of this unpublished work but when they called Mike and asked "Why did you not release this album? Why?" there was a problem with the phone line. HaHa Ha!  You are a funny one Matt!  A funny what I dont know, but you always crack me up!   Back to top

3Wheeler Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: Aug. 2007 Posted: April 01 2009, 06:22 Local Gig Rumour...                             Its been rumoured Mike Oldfield has agreed to do a Small Gig in Reading as a Favour to one of his old Drinking Pals ...   Was reported in the Local Press that it wil be Held in Town at a Local Inn and will be an entirely Acoustic Session...   All the Proceeds being donated to Charity....       Information was very Sketchy so watch this space !!.                               -------------- We're Flying Aeroflot, We've Got Reservations. Back to top

bob Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: Dec. 2008 Posted: April 01 2009, 07:46 Tubular Bells is to be re released on June 8 with rare unheard bonus tracks   Bob Back to top

ex member 419 Group: Members Posts: 1177 Joined: April 2008 Posted: April 01 2009, 22:07 Stop press! mike oldfield was seen yesterday in rio, he was testing a new parasailing rig, saying i cant wait to fly in this thing in the bahamas! it has the tb logo as you can see, deb Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: April 01 2009, 22:21 Quote (ex member 419 @ April 01 2009, 23:07) Stop press! mike oldfield was seen yesterday in rio, he was testing a new parasailing rig, saying i cant wait to fly in this thing in the bahamas! it has the tb logo as you can see, deb Mike did visit Rio in the late 70's...pity that he has never returned to Brazil since then   -------------- "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

ex member 419 Group: Members Posts: 1177 Joined: April 2008 Posted: April 02 2009, 03:38 Hey tati there you go, and you could have a part fact thread being mikes official sentinel reporter on this site, i love the pics you posted...ah! mike heaven, any more sexy pics? deb Back to top

Matt Group: Admins Posts: 1186 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: April 02 2009, 07:51 mattsfantasynews.com BREAKING NEWS: Mike Oldfield working on MusicWiiR As a followup to his earlier works MusicVR, which innovatively blended computer graphics with music and Maestro, which didn't, Mike Oldfield is now working on a new project for the Nintendo Wii games console. MusicWiiR (pronounced "Music We Are") will present players with a 3D world to explore filled with music, puzzles, games and challenges. Other features of the game include: Online features - join other peoples worlds to fly around and explore together Balance board compatibility - use the Wii Fit balance board in mini-games such as "tune your balance" where you have to try and match the pitch of your note to the music by shifting your body weight. Mii import - You can use your Mii as an Avatar within the game, and that is the representation of you used when visiting other peoples worlds Mike is working on new music as part of the games development and hopes to release two albums to coincide with the games release. One with chillout/trance interpretations of the music and another as an orchestral album with the help of arranger Carlos Jinx. Due out for Xmas 2009. -------------- "I say I say I say I say, what's got three bottles and five eyes and no legs and two wheels" Back to top

ex member 419 Group: Members Posts: 1177 Joined: April 2008 Posted: April 02 2009, 16:20 Wow matt, it could be closer to the truth than you think, deb Back to top

3Wheeler Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: Aug. 2007 Posted: April 04 2009, 06:29 Ive also heard a Rumour that a New Group is to be set up following the Huge Success of the 3 Tenors... From a Bar in Spain Mike Oldfield said that he was considering an Offer from " Mike Rutherford" And Pop Sensation MIKA to set up a Band.. Namely The "3 Mikes"   It may seem an unlikely Combination but Music Sources say watch out in 2010.   for further details.. -------------- We're Flying Aeroflot, We've Got Reservations. Back to top

Matt Group: Admins Posts: 1186 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: July 07 2009, 11:32 mattsfantasynews.com MIKE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM - Kindersonica Universal Music have announced that Mike has recently begun work on a new album due for release early in 2010. Describing the theme of the album, Mike said "a lawyer friend of ours gave one of the kids a toy drum. I started playing with it myself and thought - hey, you can actually make some good music with this. This planted the seed of the idea for the new album in my head and I've been working on it ever since.". The album will be entirely instrumental with all tracks performed by Mike only using childrens musical instruments. As a father himself again of young children, Mike intends to explore themes of innocence, play and learning with the compositions. Mike is teaming up with children's instrument supplier AMUSICA and using only instruments from their 36 months plus range here. Mike has already begun work on the first track which starts with a repetitive theme played on Amusicas popular Schoenut piano.. p.s. sorry about this folks - the TB Ultimate stuff had me a bit depressed and I felt the need for some sillyness... -------------- "I say I say I say I say, what's got three bottles and five eyes and no legs and two wheels" Back to top

Silver Negus Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: July 07 2009, 13:34 'Mike moves again. this time to the north pole where no tax men will ever bother him... cos it's freezing.' Back to top

dazzler Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: June 2009 Posted: July 07 2009, 16:28 BREAKING NEWS ... MIKE OLDFIELD never played any guitar solo himself. In the seventies Mike got away with it by playing the guitar note by note and cutting and pasting of tapes did the rest. He never played the guitar solo's in full. On his 80s work Mike didn't play the guitar either. Every solo on his hits was played by assistent Jeremy Parker. That's why he was credited on every album ofcourse. In fact, the real Mike Oldfield can be heard on Amarok. All the multi instrumentalist could ever play was a toothbrush. It's a miracle this secret was kept for so long. Because when you see the man play in his videoclips one might have wondered before why he's holding the gits in a vertical position. He simply has no idea at all ... Back to top

HRFanUSA Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: May 2009 Posted: July 08 2009, 11:29 Breaking News! Due to the multiple problems the 500 fans encountered after purchasing the "Ultimate Signed Edition" of Tubular Bells, Mike has procured all of their email addresses and will sending out the following email, which I just received: "Greetings to my loyal fans, I truly have been keeping up with the 'Ultimate Edition' disaster and I want you to know that I care, and have been involved with Universal to get things corrected. In the meantime, I'd like to offer each of you a chance to personally join me on Hergest Ridge, on August 8th, for a fan gathering and a private live concert of my 2009 Hergest Ridge release. As I have never skimped on anything, please be assured your airfare and hotel costs will be paid for in full. I would truly like to meet each and every one of you as I deeply appreciate the support you've shown me through the many years. I also will have a surprise limited-edition CD to give each of you, autographed of course. I humbly hope each of you will take the time to reply to this email so my producers can make the necessary arrangements. I look forward to meeting all of you and have no doubt this will be an unforgettable event. My Best Regards, Mike Oldfield" OMG! I emailed a reply and just received a confirmation containing a flight from Tennessee and hotel accomidations! I'm so happy I could just cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back to top

qjamesfloyd Group: Members Posts: 1357 Joined: April 2001 Posted: Aug. 17 2009, 12:03 Breaking news: Oldfield to record with Knopfler. After meeting on a flight to the USA, Mark Knopfler has agreed to be Mike's new producer on an untitled new album, the album will be recorded this winter at Knopfler's award winning British Grove Studio's in London. Mike likeing the idea of a total change to the way he has done things in the past, and being a fan of Knopfler's guitar playing and composing abillty, It is also thought that Knopfler will write new lyrics to music composed by Oldfield, and that the guitar legends will both commit there amazing guitar sounds to at least 2 tracks. Back to top

Matt Group: Admins Posts: 1186 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: Aug. 26 2010, 09:45 mattsfantasynews.com Mike Oldfield writing a Musical There has been speculation in recent months that Mike has been working on new material. Due to a typo on a popular fan website website this had mistakenly thought to be an album using a Telecaster guitar. In fact Mike has been hard at work on Teleprompter!, a musical theatre production about life in a busy television newsroom. The musical features song and dance numbers set to the rhythms of busy typing and also a dramatic opening number melding Mikes track Only time will tell with the BBC News 24 introduction. Describing his inspiration for the work, Mike said "I was typing on my keyboard one day and the rhythm of my fingers on the keyboard was sounding a bit like a drumbeat, then a parrot flew into the room and squawked 'Breaking News! Breaking News!' and I suddenly had a vision of a newsroom full of musical chattering keyboards and dancing newsreaders, it all expanded from there." -------------- "I say I say I say I say, what's got three bottles and five eyes and no legs and two wheels" Back to top

spark Group: Members Posts: 152 Joined: June 2009 Posted: Aug. 26 2010, 10:50 With three re released albums already out , Universal are preparing to release Incantations as a delux three cd set . To celebrate this release Mike Oldfield has agreed to put together the original touring band from 1978 and do a short tour of europe. Tickets will only be available to fans who buy the remasterd album . If this is sucesful he will do the same for the future release of Platinum and QE2 . Apologise for spelling as the reporter was having a small heart attack on hearing this news . Back to top

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