Mythical or futuristic, electronic or "organic", but always evocative music!
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!
Vangelis Music
Just listen to his music and you'll be enchanted forever. Film soundtracks, futuristic 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. 
![Vangelis - Pulstar [Live]](http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/Pg7OQyUBP1k/default.jpg)
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 perfectly more...0 points
Vangelis - Greatest Hits
Same as Themes, but with a completely different se more...0 points
Chariots Of Fire
Not a compilation, but this score from the famous more...0 points
Stage 2 Music CDs
L'Apocalypse Des Animaux (1972 TV Documentary)
L'Apocalypse Des Animaux and Opera Sauvage are ric more...1 point
1492: Conquest of Paradise
Antartica and 1492 are great film scores featuring more...0 points
![Vangelis - Chung Kuo [Live]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/1Hyj7Ij_8W8/default.jpg)
![Vangelis - Mask %u041Covement 5 [Live]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/0EJvg9Ul4oI/default.jpg)
Tangerine Dream Music
Don't expect me to describe these great pioneers of electronic music... Just listen to them! Ambient music, hypnotical melodies, futuristic works of great complexity, a really fascinating musical universe to discover!Ooops, I'm afraid I ended up describing them a little bit after all...
Stage 1 Music CDs
Journey Through a Burning Brain
Excellent TD compilation. Start out with disc 3, t more...1 point
Stage 2 Music CDs
Wonderful and accessible enough TD masterpieces
Force Majeure
Force Majeure is a fantastic and enchanting journe more...0 points
Stage 3 Music CDs
More abstract, sometimes darker and complex ambient works
Unlike it was the case with Vangelis, Oldfield or Jarre, I can't say that the last TD stage is my favorite, but it is for many hard core TD fans, and then again I'm still discovering TD so this could be part of my own learning curve... Anyway, this is ambitious and complex, sometimes dark but quality ambient music. If you've appreciated the previous stages, don't hesitate to give this one a try, and maybe it will become your favorite TD too!
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)
Get the other Mike Oldfield mp3 downloads on Amazon!
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
So who's the best?
What's your favorite magical music?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byMusic with Celtic, medieval or mythical influences (such as Enya, Loreena McKennitt or Mike Oldfield.)
dannystaple says:
I like all of it, but there is another added level to the celtic/mythical influences. I'd probably have all of those on one of my playlists though!
Posted September 20, 2010
flaminglacer says:
Celtic - it's in my blood! Squid Angel Blessing for you too
Posted January 29, 2008
CLB says:
I definitely fall into the first category. I even made lenses about some of those artists!
;)
Posted December 27, 2007
JaimeBonet says:
Mike Oldfield is my favorite, but you already knew that! So what's yours?
Posted December 24, 2007
Electronic and futuristic music (such as Vangelis or Tangerine Dream)
The_Goblins_Den says:
This is a tough one since I like both genres...but I'm going to have to go with the "futuristic" style. I tend to favor the modern spin of Vangelis.
Posted January 31, 2009
evren says:
Electronic! The soundtrack I recently composed for the film Beyond Belief is very much inspired by Vangelis and Tangerine Dream. Check it out: http://cdbaby.com/cd/celimlievren/from/meditationmusic
Posted March 18, 2008
LaraineRose says:
I loved Vangelis - The Tuo of Love - I like a lot of the other too! Maggie Reilly has a lovely voice. Moonlight Shadow was beautiful (Mike Oldfield) Great lens! Thank you for letting me know it was here!
Posted February 05, 2008
So did this lens help you discover an exciting musical realm?
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SilmarwenLinwelin Aug 13, 2011 @ 3:57 am | delete
- Great lens about great artists! Well done!
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q292u
Jul 4, 2011 @ 6:36 am | delete
- So where's John Foxx, then?
Never heard of Cathedral Oceans?
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Rewards4life
Mar 26, 2011 @ 11:42 am | delete
- Nice lens, I love music in all it's forms but have an underlying love for darker electronic artists. Very cool tunes featured.
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FoxMusic
Jan 9, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
- Thanks for the Insight Electronic and Futuristic Music
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KarenStewart
Nov 21, 2010 @ 10:53 am | delete
- What a great lens-you've obviously done a lot of research.
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dannystaple
Sep 20, 2010 @ 4:12 am | delete
- I love it! No mention of Enigma though - who did the mythical/celtic thing also. Some of their soundscapes are amazing. Great lens - glad to have found it.
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annel
Sep 12, 2010 @ 10:53 am | delete
- nice lens, thanks for sharing
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hlkljgk Sep 10, 2010 @ 2:22 pm | delete
- i just love the program "hearts of space" and sirius's electronic ambient channel "chill."
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The_Goblins_Den
Jan 31, 2009 @ 12:38 pm | delete
- Great videos and recommendations! 5 stars!
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poddys
Nov 5, 2008 @ 10:18 pm | delete
- Very interesting lens. I used to love Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, Mike Oldfield, John Michel Jarre etc. Very unique musicians. 5*****
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