Mike Oldfield-Music of The Spheres-(2008)+Covers-OnlyMe1

Mike Oldfield-Music of The Spheres-(2008)+Covers-OnlyMe1




Title Music of The Spheres


1 Harbinger - 04.04
2 Animus - 03.09
3 Silhouette - 3.19
4 Shabda - 3.56
5 The Tempest - 5.48
6 Harbinger (reprise) - 1.30
7 On My Heart Feat: Hayley Westenra Part 2 - 2.27
8 Aurora - 03.42
9 Prophecy - 02.54
10 On My Heart (reprise) - 01.16
11 Harmonia Mudi - 03.46
12 The Other Side - 01.28
13 Empyrean - 01.37
14 Musica Universalis - 06.24


Description

This is Oldfield's best album for years.
A completely orchestral album, with Mike appearing on acoustic guitar,
it does return to some of the themes of Tubular Bells, but then heads off in a different direction.
The music swoops and soars, climaxes and wanes, and takes the listener on an incredible journey.
The work consists of two lengthy pieces of music, and contains tinkling pianos, haunting vocals by a choir and Hayley Westenra,
and moments of sublime beauty that make this album essential listening.
There is a real sense of energy and an attention to detail that has been somewhat lacking of more? late.
If you have been disappointed by some of Oldfield's recent output, this is the time to return to the fold.