Icon
Mike Oldfield · 2012
55 min · 14 tracks · classical · pop rock · progressive rock
A reflective collection of Oldfield's most beloved melodies, weaving ambient textures with progressive rock influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective melodies for introspection
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- melodic familiarity from classics
- textures for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Celtic fusion melodies· ambient soundscapes· progressive rock heritage
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Icon' is a compilation album that showcases Mike Oldfield's extensive career, following his earlier works like 'Music of the Spheres' from 2008. At this point, Oldfield had already established himself as a pioneering musician known for his innovative approach to blending genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vangelis· Jean-Michel Jarre· Enya
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Magical Ring by Clannad — Shares Celtic influences and ambient textures, creating a similarly reflective soundscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tubular Bells (Original Theme From The Exorcist) 3:17
- 2 Moonlight Shadow 3:38
- 3 In Dulci Jubilo 2:49
- 4 Spanish Tune 3:11
- 5 Harbinger 4:08
- 6 Ommadawn (Excerpt) 3:38
- 7 The Tempest 5:48
- 8 Angelique 4:40
- 9 Family Man 3:45
- 10 Guilty 6:43
- 11 The Gate 4:13
- 12 Sailor's Hornpipe (Viv Stanshall Version) 2:47
- 13 Portsmouth 2:00
- 14 Incantations Art Four (Excerpt) 4:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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