Mythical or futuristic, electronic or "organic", but always evocative music!
A real feast for your ears and your imagination! Mike Oldfield, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, Enya, Loreena Mckennitt... If you like the kind of music that carries you to remote places and times, don't look any further!
This lens is here to help you discover these very refreshing music artists. Their work is usually composed of rich and complex pieces along with others that are also good, but possibly more accessible for a first-time listener. So here's a step by step guide to get to know them smoothly. I hope to give you a fine bird's eye view of these artists' musical work and help you appreciate their greatly rewarding complex works!
Mike Oldfield Music
The Master of Music Evocation
I remember the first time I listened to music from Mike Oldfield. I believe I was 9 years-old and was sick in bed that day, and my older brother was playing "The Complete" on a radio cassette player. I was stunned by the beauty and the magic this music emanated. There followed 20+ years during which I learned to appreciate the great richness of his work. So now I'm ready to help you in your first steps to discover a thrilling music world that will enchant your imagination. Ready? Popular Mike Oldfield Music to Watch and Download
Moonlight Shadow mp3 Download on Amazon + video
The most popular Mike Olfield pop hit.
To France mp3 Download on Amazon + video
The second most popular hit...
Tubular Bells 2003 on Amazon + video
Unfortunately, not available on mp3 yet. You can listen to this modern single by watching the video. It is inspired in Olfield's breakthrough and bestselling album Tubular Bells.
Tubular Bells 2003
(+ Bonus DVD)
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Mike Oldfield Music Stage I
Entering Mike Oldfield's musical universe smoothly!
Tubular Bells III on Amazon + video
The most accessible "version" of Tubular Bells, contains good stuff such as Far Above the Clouds (watch video).
The Complete Mike Oldfield on Amazon + videos
One of the best compilations of Mike Oldfield's music. Includes a bit of everything (pop songs, short instrumental pieces, excerpts of complex works and even live performances.) Great introductory buy, especially considering that it carries lots of material not released in regular albums.
The Songs of Distant Earth on Amazon + video
Good futuristic album that works best as a whole. This is an evocative and relaxing work about our world, inspired in Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction book by the same title.
Mike Oldfield Music Stage II
Tubular Bells II on Amazon + videos
Essential album. With this CD you are entering a more complex and rich section of Mike Oldfield's work, but in a smooth way since it's quite accessible.
Islands on Amazon + video
Islands is a fine album with a bit of everything. Lots of pop songs and a fascinating 21+ minutes long piece called "Wind Chimes", which will soothe and thrill you and prepare your ears for even higher musical heights!
Crises on Amazon + video
I would say this CD is an essential album just on account of "Crises" 20 minute-long piece. It is inspired in Tubular Bells, but it's a great work on its own, very intriguing and magical... The album also includes singles Moonlight Shadow and Shadow on the Wall, plus two other songs.
Music of the Spheres on Amazon + videos
Music of the Spheres is the latest music CD from Mike, and a great one too. It was written for and performed by an orchestra, with Mike on the Spanish guitar. I'm including it on this stage because it's quite accessible, but also rich and beautiful!
Mike Oldfield Music Stage III
The real deal!
PS. And yes, my girlfriend back then, wife now, does like Ommadawn after all!
Hergest Ridge on Amazon + videos
Beautiful, nature-evoking and calm album, especially part I. It may be slightly more accessible than the others.
Tubular Bells on Amazon + videos
First Oldfield album, great masterpiece. You should probably either buy this original 1973 version or the 2003 "modernized" one. I only have the old one, but it's a matter of taste... And of course you can have both if you like. :)
Ommadawn on Amazon + videos
My favorite music work from Mike Oldfield and beyond! Not for a casual listener, though.
Five Miles Out on Amazon + videos
Taurus 2 and Orabidoo, I love you!
Incantations on Amazon + videos
Near-classical music performed by fairies!
Amarok on Amazon + videos
I like it almost as much as Ommadawn. As Mike Oldfield has it, "This record could be hazardous to the health of cloth-eared nincompoops. If you suffer from this condition, consult your Doctor immediately."
![Amarok [excerpt] - Mike Oldfield](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/v1v9oKja0KY/default.jpg)
So here ends Mike Oldfield's section! There's still much to enjoy and discover: QE2, Discovery, Platinum and many other Oldfield albums have much to offer. Feel free to keep on discovering this thrilling musical realm!
Celtic-Inspired Magical Music
Before switching to electronic and futuristic music, let's acknowledge that a magical music lens wouldn't be a magical music lens without celtic-inspired artists Enya and Loreena Mckennitt. They are already greatly covered on these lenses below...-
Loreena McKennitt, a musical traveler.
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Loreena has been following the Celts in their many, many wanderings for years. Her music is like a travel log as she puts it herself. I enjoy traveling along with her. =I enjoyed the July 15th concert in Conde Duque, Madrid, immensely, and I'll post...
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Finally, a place to watch Enya's beautiful videos. Un endroit où vous pouvez enfin trouver des vidéos d'Enya.
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Enya's videos are unfortunately hard to find on the market, wether on DVDs or good old VHS. So, if you want to have a chance to enjoy some of them, you have found the right place: lots of Enya videos, all on the same page! Enjoy. Videos are listed by...
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Enya, a truly unique musician and singer.
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Enya is one of the most mysterious women of the music world. The way she protects her privacy and stays apart from the 'rich and famous' scene makes her a truly unique artist. Her music draws its origins in celtic traditions; and whether it is c...
Vangelis Music
Just listen to his music and you'll be enchanted forever. Film soundtracks, ambient music, new age easy listening music, complex near-classical works... There's something for everyone! I'm sure that if you give a chance to Vangelis you'll learn to appreciate his unique magical touch and never forget it. Popular Music Videos by Vangelis
Vangelis Stage 1 Music Videos
Ready to begin your Vangelis discovery?
Introductory but very interesting Vangelis pieces. "Fractal Show" video is "Dial Out" from "Direct" album.
Stage 1 Music CDs
These are great compilations that provide a solid footing to build your appreciation of Vangelis music. They don't interfere with each other (that is, you won't end up with repeated copies of songs/pieces if you buy them all) and they contain material not released in regular albums, so they're indeed a good buy even if you intend to get all music from Vangelis!
I also added a few non-compilation introductory Vangelis albums at the end, and a link to all downloadable Vangelis MP3s on Amazon.
Reprise: 1990-1999
The hits from the nineties really flow and work
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Vangelis - Greatest Hits
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Chariots Of Fire
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Vangelis Stage 2 Music Videos
Deep, rich and fascinating works already!
Stage 2 Music CDs
L'Apocalypse Des Animaux (1972 TV Documentary)
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1492: Conquest of Paradise
Antartica and 1492 are great film scores featuring more...0 points
Vangelis Stage 3 Music Videos
Spiral, China, Soil Festivities, Blade Runner... We're deep into Vangelis universe, now there's no turning back! ;)
Too bad there's no available video for "Soil Festivities", but I'm sure you'll enjoy all the others.
![Vangelis - Chung Kuo [Live]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/1Hyj7Ij_8W8/default.jpg)
