[The E]

I don't. Srsly, what is that? Cargo-cult cowboyism?

[Mika]

Mike Oldfield's - Far above the clouds is one of my favorites of the newer productions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BSGdX7eNn4
I guess they actually timed the show for the Big Ben ending.

I also liked the original Tubular Bells, being over 25 minutes long. Quite a cross between symphony and more typical instruments. And to think that the guy played all the instruments all by himself! Moonlight Shadow is quite well composed song also. It is full of all kinds of nuances.

There is a difference between pieces that don't have lyrics and actual songs. Those that don't have any lyrics require more concentration, so that you only listen to them. Or at least I find it more pleasing that way.

Mika

[S-99]

I'll have to get more of his stuff. I've read that tubular bells was some of his greatest stuff. But, i wasn't looking for it then. I do like how his songs are longer than the standard 3:30.

[Wobble73]

Believe it or not, I searched high and low for Tubular bells for a ringtone, I ended up finding it categorised as the theme tune to Exorcist.   

[Mika]

I know. I have seen it named as the theme of Exorcist also. But I don't think the movie had even nearly all the bits.

It can be found in three parts from Youtube, starting from this. Make sure you have 25 minutes to spare. I always find it interesting how he can get all the instruments added in so seamlessly and smoothly while keeping it interesting. I always liked the fast guitars and tubular bells parts of the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh6sfB5jn-4&feature=related

It is live performance, at least 20 years ago. I'm sure there are also a lot more of them in Youtube. What I still need to find is the 2003 version of the song.

Mika

[S-99]

You need to peer duo peer something.