Released 20 years ago
The Platinum Collection
Mike Oldfield · 2006
210 min · 46 tracks · classical music
A sweeping collection of melodies that blend progressive rock with ambient soundscapes and folk influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tubular Bells: Opening Theme Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Tubular Bells — This iconic piece epitomizes Oldfield's innovative approach to instrumental rock, combining intricate melodies with rich instrumentation that captivated listeners upon its release.
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Moonlight Shadow — A hallmark of Oldfield's foray into pop music, this track features haunting vocals and memorable melodies that remain a staple in his repertoire.
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In Dulci Jubilo — This track bridges traditional folk with contemporary elements, showcasing Oldfield's ability to reinterpret classic sounds through a modern lens.
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Family Man — With its catchy chorus and engaging narrative, this song highlights Oldfield's skill in crafting accessible yet sophisticated pop songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with varied peaks
- long-form listening experience
- intricate soundscapes for exploration
- immersive headphone detail hunting
- wave-like pacing that captivates
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone radio singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive collection showcasing pivotal tracks, not an entry point or breakthrough.
- Themes
- Celtic landscapes· progressive rock evolution· nostalgic melodies
- Career context
- Released in 2006, The Platinum Collection arrived during a period when Mike Oldfield was revisiting his extensive catalog. This compilation showcases pivotal tracks from his career, including highlights from his seminal works like Tubular Bells and Ommadawn, reflecting both his influence on the genre and his evolution as an artist over the decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vangelis· Jean-Michel Jarre· Enya
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Tubular Bells: Opening Theme Start here 4:18
- 2 Tubular Bells (excerpt) 8:00
- 3 Sailor’s Hornpipe 1:36
- 4 Hergest Ridge (excerpt) 9:32
- 5 Ommadawn (excerpt) 3:41
- 6 Ommadawn (excerpt) 6:58
- 7 In Dulci Jubilo 2:51
- 8 Don Alfonso 4:22
- 9 Portsmouth 2:03
- 10 William Tell Overture 3:55
- 11 Cuckoo Song 3:14
- 12 Incantations, Part 4 (excerpt) 4:40
- 13 Platinum, Part 4 4:46
- 14 Woodhenge 4:08
Disc 2
- 1 Moonlight Shadow (extended version) 5:18
- 2 Blue Peter 2:08
- 3 Guilty (long version) 6:45
- 4 Arrival 2:47
- 5 Wonderful Land 3:40
- 6 Sheba 3:34
- 7 Five Miles Out 4:19
- 8 Family Man 3:47
- 9 Mistake 2:56
- 10 Shadow on the Wall (extended version) 5:09
- 11 Foreign Affair 3:56
- 12 In High Places 3:31
- 13 Crime of Passion 3:39
- 14 Tricks of the Light 3:55
- 15 To France (extended version) 5:35
- 16 Etude 4:39
- 17 Evacuation 7:37
Disc 3
- 1 Sentinel 3:58
- 2 Pictures in the Dark 5:59
- 3 Shine (extended version) 5:12
- 4 Islands (12″ mix) 5:36
- 5 Flying Start (12″ version) 4:52
- 6 The Time Has Come (12″ version) 4:26
- 7 Innocent (12″ mix) 5:33
- 8 Earth Moving (club version) 4:01
- 9 Amarok (excerpt) 6:18
- 10 Heaven’s Open (12″ version) 4:28
- 11 Hibernaculum 3:37
- 12 Women of Ireland 6:30
- 13 Far Above the Clouds 4:49
- 14 The Millennium Bell 3:44
- 15 To Be Free 3:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Watermark
Enya
Shares lush ambient textures and Celtic influences, creating an ethereal soundscape.
Blade Runner
Vangelis
Combines progressive electronic elements with a cinematic atmosphere and nostalgic themes.
Lore
Clannad
Merges ambient folk with rich Celtic melodies, evoking similar landscapes and emotional depth.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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