Tubular Bells

Mike's remaster from the original multitracks is nothing short of magical! The song will always be hypnotic but this updated mix is cleaner, stronger and more enjoyable. The original release had some low frequency noise that was impossible to remove. This digital remix gives us Tubular Bells as it was meant to be heard! Instruments come through cleaner, stronger and louder! Tape hiss and other artifacts we've been used to are gone! My only issue is that I waited to pick this up, but that was entirely my own fault as I did not know it existed! Any fan of this album should treat themselves to this sonic wonderland as soon as possible, and hear it again like it was brand new.

I remember hearing "Tubular Bells" when it was first released back in 1973 on a radio station that played albums during the evening hours. Granted, I wasn't very old and I had to borrow my mother's portable FM radio, but nevertheless, it burned into my cranium and back then I believed it was a masterpiece. So, by getting the CD version of the album I heard was all I needed to re-live that experience. Like 'The Dark Side Of The Moon', 'Tales From Topographic Oceans' and 'Selling England By The Pound', this is what I consider progressive. In my opinion, it is an orchestral maven and it deserves to be in the collection of those who lived this period and still enjoy hearing songs longer than 3:30 minutes. I realize the album version is different than what Mr. Oldfield expected. But, THIS is the version I remember hearing and this is the version that I enjoy. The infamous movie came later. The album was first. It is NOT the theme to The Exorcist. It is 'Tubular Bells' and I will continue to enjoy its beauty, no matter how minimalistic or dated it seems. At the time it was originally released, it was a monument recording and that is how I will view it. Avant-garde, yet majestic, haunting and in my words, symphonic. I am pleased to finally have this in my collection.

Beautiful music from when I was just a young man learning what life was all about raising hell

I first heard this in its entirity via a scratchy record from a used record store. Scratches and all, I loved it (well most of it - I found the "Piltdown Man" annoying). Now I can hear everything clearly. Since I ordered the CD used, I'm not sure whither I got the "remastered" or simply "transferred to CD" version. My CD sounds like the record (without the scratches). There's no dramatic increase in dynamic range. It would have been nice to have separate tracks for each "movement", not just part 1 / part 2. It would be nice to, say, jump to the start of the "introducing the instruments" section (which has a definite beginning) and to skip the "Piltdown man" (which has a definite beginning and end).

Arrived quickly and in great condition. Had the vinyl, wanted CD for everyday.

This too often gets tagged with the description "the music from The Exorcist", and that's a shame, because the whole album (especially the first half) is phenomenal. Oldfield played almost all the instruments himself, and the whole suite (it's one long song clocking in at just under 50 minutes) is amazing to listen to. I've always loved this album, and despite having other Oldfield albums (which are great as well), this is really the most exceptional of his work. There are many, many memorable themes played within the 50 minutes, culiminating in a wonderful, intense, and joyous ending. Oldfield doesn't get lumped as progressive rock, but his work is very similar to it, especially here. Remember to get the original version of this. There are many other versions (including a sequel, an orchestral version, and another version with narration by John Cleese(!)), so make sure you know what you're purchasing.

Saw a special on TV, it's been years since last hearing these songs. Perfect time to upgrade library from cassette to CD. Fine seller, no problems, and as described. Would definitely do business with them again.

A good theme song for the exorcist.

2009年のMercury Records(EU)レーベル製、0602527035055番のCDのレビューです。裏ジャケに“The 2009 stereo mixes by Mike Oldfield”とあり、インナースリーヴに24ビットデジタルリマスタリングと書かれています。約26分の「Tubular Bells {Part One}」を初めてフルに聴きましたが、73年の作品とは思えないほどの音の良さにまずは驚き。個々のアコースティック楽器（G、マンドリン、グロッケンシュピーゲル等）の音質はもちろん、オーケストレーションはとても自然で心が安らぎます。「エクソシスト」で超有名になった不安なリフで始まりますが、どちらかといえば明るい印象のトラディショナルなモチーフが、次々と展開されていきます。個人的には、その他の3曲には魅力はあまり感じなかった。でも、1のためだけでも買った甲斐があると満足しているし、何より作者や支援者の愛情が感じられる丁寧な仕事ぶりが嬉しい。マスターテープ調査とクレジットされているMark Powellが書いた13ページに亘るライナーがあり、作品の成り立ちに興味があれば役立つと思います。

Incontestablement le meilleur album (et aussi le premier chronologiquement) du maître de la guitare et de tant d’instruments. Certes beaucoup d’autres enregistrements ont suivi, avec plus ou moins de bonheur, mais Tubular Bells reste pour moi le meilleur de Mike Oldfield.

Perchè dico disco storico, Un disco uscito nel 1973 composto da un unica suonata, dove lui suona tutti gli strumenti e nonostante in quel periodo in pieno Progressive Rock lui riesce proprio per la caratteristica del pezzo a emergere e vendere alla grande, poi viene anche valorizzato perchè la sua musica viene inserita nella colonna sonora del film di grande successo "L'Esorcista". In seguito pubblicherà altri dischi con pezzi lunghi ma non riuscirà a ripetere il successo. Ho acquistato la ristampa del 2009 e naturalmente migliora parecchio rispetto all'LP, questa ristampa ha due bonus pezzi che durano pochi minuti.

Pour voir le potentiel de ce cd, il faut un bon système de sons, cela fait toute la différence.

Es de los mejores discos de musica instrumental que se han hecho en la historia de la musica con arreglos espectaculares y una sensacion de maestria absoluta. No concibo que a alguien no le pueda encantar