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ex member 892 Group: Members Posts: 827 Joined: July 2008 Posted: May 15 2009, 20:02 Hi, this is my first post here at the tubular.net forums. I registered nearly a year ago but I lost my information and just now realized I had it saved in my email.   I would like to ask a question. I have several of Mike's albums, and I don't know what to get next. This may seem like a stupid question, but I think if there's anyone to ask, it's you guys.   I have a creeping fear: I've got all the good ones. Impossible. To give you an idea of my tastes, I'll list the ones I have, from my favorite to least favorite. Thanks in advance!   1. Hergest Ridge/Ommadawn - I can't decide between these two. Ommadawn is probably stronger compositionally but Hergest Ridge just has something magical... brings out weird emotions in me. 2. Tubular Bells - This was the first album I ever bought by Mike. I didn't know what to think at first! But now I love it. 3. TSODE - Second album I bought. Completely different but also great. 4. Music of the Spheres - Also good but not my fav. 5. Tr3s Lunas - Pretty good, some good songs. 6. Light + Shade - Vocaloid really annoys me (I made a remix of Angelique without it and overdubbed a burning guitar solo by yours truly  . 7. Crises - Ugh. 8. Tubular Bells II - I can't stand it!! Well, there you go. If you find time to reply to this I would really appreciate it. Other artists I like: Philip Glass, Pink Floyd, Rush, Jethro Tull & Genesis. Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: May 15 2009, 20:12 Try Incantations. I think that one is your safest bet. -------------- 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

Dirk Star Group: Members Posts: 1331 Joined: Sep. 2007 Posted: May 15 2009, 20:50 Yeah I agree with Sir Mustapha,plus if you like Philip Glass then Incantations is probably Mike`s most minimalist album.Besides which it`s also my favourite anyway,so I`m completely biased I guess.After that you must give Amarok a try imo. I must say I`m a little surprised you don`t like Crisis,or at least the title track itself.Fair enough though we all have our own different likes and dislikes here that`s for sure.And always nice to see a new member,welcome aboard.     Back to top

ex member 892 Group: Members Posts: 827 Joined: July 2008 Posted: May 15 2009, 21:16 Thanks so much for replying so quickly!   I've heard about Incantations but I listened to some of the sound samples on Amazon and didn't care for it. But that's not a very good way to make a decision, especially with Mike's music. Dirk Star, I might have to get Crises out and listen to it again. When I got it I was doing some odd jobs for a crazy woman and was in a horrible mood, so maybe that affected my judgement. I'll get back to you when I have. Back to top

ex member 419 Group: Members Posts: 1177 Joined: April 2008 Posted: May 15 2009, 22:37 welcome aboard! you may like amarok, incantations, and one which is my fave, heavens open, happy listening, deb Back to top

Scatterplot Group: Members Posts: 1981 Joined: Dec. 2007 Posted: May 15 2009, 22:42 Ditto on the Incantations. After that its a toss up between Discovery or Five Miles Out. Depending on your budget, I'd do Discovery before 5MO. -------------- We raise our voices in the night Crying to heaven And will our voices be heard Or will they break Like the wind Back to top

Matt Group: Admins Posts: 1186 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: May 16 2009, 03:15 I'm also puzzled about you not liking Crises, be interesting to hear your view if you try listening to it again. How can anyone *not* like the second half of the title track (synth, then drums, rising and rising - fantastic stuff! ). Anyway, if you end up liking Crises a bit more the  Five Miles Out and Discovery will both be worth a listen. Me, I absolutely love Amarok which I think is Mikes best work. However it is - ehm - quite weird and some people just don't get it! Good luck with trying to find something to buy next, I certainly think there are a number of good (or even fantastic) albums not on your list! p.s. welcome to tb.net   -------------- "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 892 Group: Members Posts: 827 Joined: July 2008 Posted: May 16 2009, 11:39 Well, I've listened to Crisis again, and while it's still not my favorite, I have to admit parts of it are pretty good. The title track has some interesting sections, and I like the sound he was getting on the guitar. Does anyone else think Moonlight Shadow could have been better had it been played/recorded differently? In High Places still annoys me, which is weird 'cause I love Yes. Foreign Affair is my least favorite song on the album. Taurus 3 is actually pretty good. Shadow on the Wall... uh... I don't know why, but whenever I've heard Mike just do straightforward rock it just doesn't work. I dunno why. Thanks to all of you for being so welcoming. It's so cool that there are other people who like MO. Nobody does where I live. My parents and friends can't stand him. Heck, maybe I'll even give TBII another try. Back to top

wiga Group: Members Posts: 2113 Joined: Sep. 2008 Posted: May 16 2009, 12:56 Hi there Syd B. I would place all 20.53 minutes of Crises in my top 5 favourites, and tracks 2,3,4,5 and 6 are pretty average in comparison IMO. My top 3: Ommadawn Incantations Hergest Ridge Or: Incantations Hergest Ridge Ommadawn Or: Hergest Ridge Ommadawn Incantations -------------- Barn's burnt down - now I can see the moon. Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1506 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: May 16 2009, 20:02 Incantations indeed. Then possibly Amarok, Five Miles Out or QE2. Back to top

The Caveman Group: Members Posts: 2178 Joined: Jan. 2008 Posted: May 18 2009, 04:16 Hi Syd.Welcome.I'd say go buy Incantations NOW! Regarding Amarok,buy it cos it is definatley up there with the 'Big 3' (TB,HR and Ommadawn)BUT......give yourself a few listens to get into it.Takes a while to get into it.Some people don't like it but the people that do like it go nuts for it.There's tons of threads on here to go through about it. -------------- THE COMING OF THE GREAT WHITE HANDKERCHEIF IS NIGH. Back to top

Matt Group: Admins Posts: 1186 Joined: Nov. 2002 Posted: May 18 2009, 05:27 Quote (Syd B @ May 16 2009, 16:39) Well, I've listened to Crisis again, and while it's still not my favorite, I have to admit parts of it are pretty good. The title track has some interesting sections, and I like the sound he was getting on the guitar. Does anyone else think Moonlight Shadow could have been better had it been played/recorded differently? In High Places still annoys me, which is weird 'cause I love Yes. Foreign Affair is my least favorite song on the album. Taurus 3 is actually pretty good. Shadow on the Wall... uh... I don't know why, but whenever I've heard Mike just do straightforward rock it just doesn't work. I dunno why. From those comments my guess would be you might enjoy Five Miles Out more than Discovery if you want to try one of those albums. FMO has more instrumental pieces which sounds like your preference. Discovery (apart from one shortish track The Lake) is songs along the lines of Moonlight Shadow / Shadow on the wall. I like most of them myself! I haven't ever thought about the playing/recording of Moonlight Shadow in that way to be honest. I've always rather liked it!  Maybe you could start a thread over in the Crises forum to discuss and expand what you think could be improved? Quote It's so cool that there are other people who like MO. Nobody does where I live. My parents and friends can't stand him. I think you'll find there are a lot of people here in that sort of situation, me included! -------------- "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

Scatterplot Group: Members Posts: 1981 Joined: Dec. 2007 Posted: May 18 2009, 12:40 Oh Hell's Bells, just go in chronological order. Platinum was released in the disco era, it has moments but hmmm....kinda dorky. There is a rarity I put here(if the Rapidshare link is still good) MO+Pekka Pahjola "Consequences of Indecisions". Just use the search function at Tubular dot net. Lots of good stuff out there. One member has about 10 versions of Ommadawn live, quite exciting. Have fun! Jim -------------- We raise our voices in the night Crying to heaven And will our voices be heard Or will they break Like the wind Back to top

ex member 892 Group: Members Posts: 827 Joined: July 2008 Posted: May 18 2009, 16:43 Quote (Matt @ May 18 2009, 05:27) From those comments my guess would be you might enjoy Five Miles Out more than Discovery if you want to try one of those albums. FMO has more instrumental pieces which sounds like your preference. Discovery (apart from one shortish track The Lake) is songs along the lines of Moonlight Shadow / Shadow on the wall. I like most of them myself! I haven't ever thought about the playing/recording of Moonlight Shadow in that way to be honest. I've always rather liked it!  Maybe you could start a thread over in the Crises forum to discuss and expand what you think could be improved? Yeah, I do like Mike's instrumentals better than his songs... I will start a thread in the Crisis forum when I have time, and when I've completely thought through my comment about Moonlight Shadow. I'm not sure exactly what it is that I don't like about it, I just know that I liked it a lot better on the Night of the Proms performance. Scatterplot, the computer I use has a very slow connection, but when I go to my band's rehearsal this week I will use the computer there to download the Consequences of Indecisions mp3. Back to top

captainjjb Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: Feb. 2006 Posted: May 18 2009, 17:15 incantations is surely one of Mike's most difficult "to get into" works yet is the most rewarding for those who make the effort.    It is my favourite for sure. Back to top

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