Name: Hergest Ridge 1974 Demo Recordings - RSD 2024
Brand: Mike Oldfield

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Universal Music GmbH

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Limited edition

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Black

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Extended format: No

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Release date

2024-04-20

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5877986

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602458779868

Black LP

Artist

Mike Oldfield

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Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

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Mike Oldfield is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, known for his unique blend of progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, New Age, and dance. His elaborate and complex compositions have made him a highly respected figure in the music industry.
Oldfield rose to fame with his hit 1973 album Tubular Bells, which not only showcased his talent but also established Virgin Records as a major record label. He further solidified his success with the release of his 1983 hit single "Moonlight Shadow" and his rendition of the Christmas piece "In Dulci Jubilo".
In addition to being a renowned artist in his own right, Mike Oldfield comes from a talented musical family. He is the brother of Terry Oldfield and Sally Oldfield. His influence can be heard in the works of similar artists such as Jon & Vangelis, Andreas Vollenweider, Jean-Michel Jarre, Deep Forest, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, Lesiem, Achillea, Kitaro, Clannad, Cusco,Dagda,B-Tribe,Roger Hodgson ,Barclay James Harvest ,The Alan Parsons Project,Rick Wakeman ,Alan Parsons,Camel,and Amethystium.

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Oldfield came up with Hergest Ridge, the successor to Tubular Bells, written at The Beacon, his home there on the borders. Mike’s demo of the album – that was ultimately released in August 1974, topping the UK chart – was first released on the 2-CD set of Hergest Ridge in 2010. Now, for Record Store Day 2024, it makes its debut on vinyl, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road. With new artwork overseen by Mike Oldfield (including photographs taken on the Ridge in 2023), The 1974 Demo offers a chance to revaluate this breathtaking English pastoral music, two suites performed and played by a 21-year old musician running from fame.

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Hergest Ridge 1974 Demo Recordings - RSD 2024

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Discover Hergest Ridge 1974 Demo Recordings - RSD 2024 by Mike Oldfield on vinyl, mastered at Abbey Road. Exclusive for Record Store Day 2024.