Mike Oldfield — Tubular Bells (2009 remix)
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Vivian Stanshall of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band serves as the "master of ceremonies" on this track, appearing near the end of the song when he introduces various instruments that then each play the same melody:
grand piano
reed and pipe organ
glockenspiel
bass guitar
double-speed guitar
two slightly distorted guitars
mandolin
Spanish guitar and introducing acoustic guitar
plus, tubular bells
Stanshall was available because the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band was next up in the studio. According to Oldfield, getting Stanshall to say the words correctly was a challenge: he was sloppy drunk and kept getting them wrong.
Vivian Stanshall of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band serves as the "master of ceremonies" on this track, appearing near the end of the song when he introduces various instruments that then each play the same melody:
grand piano
reed and pipe organ
glockenspiel
bass guitar
double-speed guitar
two slightly distorted guitars
mandolin
Spanish guitar and introducing acoustic guitar
plus, tubular bells
Stanshall was available because the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band was next up in the studio. According to Oldfield, getting Stanshall to say the words correctly was a challenge: he was sloppy drunk and kept getting them wrong.
GoodKarm wrote:
because it's the Soundtrack of the Exorcist - Movie![twisted](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_twisted.gif)
ALWAYS reminds me of the Exorcist. why is that? soooo scary.
I'll psd everytime on this one!!!
because it's the Soundtrack of the Exorcist - Movie
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ALWAYS reminds me of the Exorcist. why is that? soooo scary.
I'll psd everytime on this one!!!
Sometimes RP gets on a groove that just grates. I was about to turn it off when this came on. All is good with the world again.
MJMJ wrote:
yep, definitely sounds less organic than the original; a little too "clean". They did a live on BBC that's pretty nice.
8 on my part and to all the haters out there, there's always the PSD button guys...!!
2009 remix. Hmm. It seems a little more electronic-y, a little harsher, a little cleaner, colder, more transparent. Not sure I like it as much. I fear change.
Still a 10, though.
Still a 10, though.
yep, definitely sounds less organic than the original; a little too "clean". They did a live on BBC that's pretty nice.
8 on my part and to all the haters out there, there's always the PSD button guys...!!
Where can I get the original?
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If you like the Finale, try this
love psd, this music is welcome over Pink Floyd's long blocky brick walls
zaknafein wrote:
Yeah, Let's just throw a bunch of things together. It worked for the Beatles!
My god does this ever end?
Yeah, Let's just throw a bunch of things together. It worked for the Beatles!
Popped up during psd, so good!
Glockenspiel!
MJMJ wrote:
This is only part 1
And right now the album is yours for only $169.97. No kidding.
This is only part 1
And right now the album is yours for only $169.97. No kidding.
that was painful...holy crap....i think it lasted 20 years!
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zaknafein wrote:
This is only part 1
My god does this ever end?
This is only part 1
mnmrosen wrote:
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It's always nice to hear this every 20 years or so. But that's enough. I'm good thru 2029.
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My god does this ever end?
It's always nice to hear this every 20 years or so. But that's enough. I'm good thru 2029.
faramir wrote:
My sentiment exactly. If there was doobie involved I might bump it up a little. But then again, no. No I wouldn't.
This has gone on long enough that my original 3 has dropped to a -2.
My sentiment exactly. If there was doobie involved I might bump it up a little. But then again, no. No I wouldn't.
Use to fire up a doobie and listen to this in the pitch dark. Somenights would scare me terribly! Loved it then and now.......a 10!
This has gone on long enough that my original 3 has dropped to a -2.
It sucked then. It sucks now. Where the #(*%& is my iPod? Quickly...
Yes, this remix sounds a little different. But I'm still enjoying it after so many years.
Not a bad remix and I usually don't go for those at all.
Pea soup.
2009 remix. Hmm. It seems a little more electronic-y, a little harsher, a little cleaner, colder, more transparent. Not sure I like it as much. I fear change.
Still a 10, though.
Still a 10, though.
I was just talking to someone about this tune the other day.
I said it was one of the most perfect soundtrack selections ever.
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I said it was one of the most perfect soundtrack selections ever.
Good stuff! Thanks for adding it, Bill!
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A classic from the ol' days. Wow. Wore this one out way back when. Good choice, Bill.
William!