Two Sides – The Very Best of Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield · 2012
157 min · 29 tracks · classical · pop rock · progressive rock
A sweeping blend of progressive rock and ambient textures that showcase Oldfield's innovative musicality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- long-form pieces inviting exploration
- immersive headphone listening experience
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- sweeping soundscapes for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Celtic landscapes· progressive rock evolution· nostalgic reflections
- Career context
- By 2012, Mike Oldfield was revisiting his extensive catalog, presenting 'Two Sides' as a compilation that highlights his diverse output over decades. This release came after his previous album, 'Music of the Spheres' in 2008, marking a reflective phase in his career where he compiled iconic tracks spanning from his debut with 'Tubular Bells' to later pop-infused works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vangelis· Jean-Michel Jarre· Enya
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Watermark by Enya — Shares ethereal soundscapes and Celtic influence, creating a reflective, atmospheric experience.Blade Runner by Vangelis — Combines ambient textures with progressive elements, evoking nostalgia and expansive landscapes.The Book of Secrets by Loreena McKennitt — Merges Celtic themes with rich instrumental arrangements, fostering a deep emotional resonance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tubular Bells, Part One (Two Sides excerpt) 13:30
- 2 Ommadawn, Part One (Two Sides excerpt) 6:48
- 3 Crises (Two Sides excerpt) 10:30
- 4 The Lake (Two Sides excerpt) 5:30
- 5 Amarok, Part One (Two Sides excerpt) 5:05
- 6 Amarok, Part Two (Two Sides excerpt) 15:17
- 7 Sentinel 8:09
- 8 Supernova 3:24
- 9 Ascension 5:51
- 10 The Tempest 5:48
Disc 2
- 1 Guilty 4:15
- 2 Family Man 3:47
- 3 Five Miles Out 4:19
- 4 Moonlight Shadow 3:39
- 5 Shadow on the Wall 3:10
- 6 To France 4:41
- 7 Etude 4:39
- 8 Magic Touch 4:17
- 9 Islands 4:20
- 10 Heaven’s Open 4:31
- 11 Tattoo 3:47
- 12 The Song of the Sun 4:34
- 13 Summit Day 3:47
- 14 Lake Constance 5:18
- 15 Broad Sunlit Uplands 4:05
- 16 The Doge’s Palace 3:08
- 17 Amber Light 3:47
- 18 Angelique 4:41
- 19 On My Heart 2:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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