The Complete Tubular Bells

The Complete Tubular Bells is an album by Mike Oldfield, released in 2003. A sprawling exploration of musical themes blending progressive rock with ambient and world influences. This album is notable for its ambitious scope, combining older tracks with newly arranged pieces, effectively revitalizing interest in Oldfield's music. It achieved significant chart success in several countries and received positive critical acclaim for its innovative approach, reaffirming Oldfield's lasting influence on the progressive rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Introduction 5:52
• 2 Fast Guitars 1:03
• 3 Basses 0:46
• 4 Latin 2:18
• 5 A Minor Tune 1:21
• 6 Blues 2:40
• 7 Trash 0:44
• 8 Jazz 0:48
• 9 Ghost Bells 0:30
• 10 Russian 0:44
• 11 Finale 8:32
• 12 Harmonics 5:12
• 13 Peace 3:30
• 14 Bagpipe Guitars 3:07
• 15 Caveman 4:33
• 16 Ambient Guitars 5:10
• 17 The Sailors Hornpipe 1:44

Disc 2

• 1 Sentinel Standout 8:07
• 2 Dark Star 2:16
• 3 Clear Light 5:48
• 4 Blue Saloon 2:59
• 5 Sunjammer 2:32
• 6 Red Dawn 1:50
• 7 The Bell 6:59
• 8 Weightless 5:43
• 9 The Great Plain 4:47
• 10 Sunset Door 2:23
• 11 Tattoo 4:15
• 12 Altered State 5:12
• 13 Maya Gold 4:01
• 14 Moonshine 1:42

Disc 3

• 1 The Source of Secrets Standout 5:35
• 2 The Watchful Eye 2:09
• 3 Jewel in the Crown 5:45
• 4 Outcast 3:49
• 5 Serpent Dream 2:53
• 6 The Inner Child 4:41
• 7 Man in the Rain Standout 4:03
• 8 The Top of the Morning 4:26
• 9 Moonwatch 4:25
• 10 Secrets 3:20
• 11 Far Above the Clouds 5:30

Disc 4

• 1 Introduction (5.1 mix) 5:51
• 2 Fast Guitars (5.1 mix) 1:04
• 3 Basses (5.1 mix) 0:46
• 4 Introduction 2003 ‘The Video’ 3:41

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