Joining the Telecaster are Mike's usual partners in crime, the Fender Stratocaster (listed in the booklet as a '63, but which I've seen before called a '62 - it could realistically be either), PRS Custom and also his PRS McCarty thinline. Also used was an Akai S6000 hardware sampler and Emagic's ESX24 software sampler.īass Guitar - Whereas Tubular Bells featured the growly tones of a Fender Precision Bass, prominent on Tubular Bells 2003 is the thicker, more modern sound of Mike's Wal Custom bass guitar.Įlectric Guitars - For the recording of this album, Mike once again used the 1965 Fender Telecaster with which he played all of the electric guitar parts on the original Tubular Bells. Mike also demonstrated his new found affection for software synthesiser: Native Instruments' emulation of Sequential Circuits' Prophet V, the Pro 53, contributes buzzy, cutting analogue sounds to much of the album, while Emagic's ES1 and EVP88 are used for synth bass and wurlitzer piano sounds respectively. He also used his Clavia Nord Lead for bass sounds and some bass sounds from the Korg Trinity, his master keyboard which sits in front of the large plasma computer screen in his studio. Synthesisers - Mike's love of Roland synthesisers shows clearly, with him using a JV880 for string pads, an XP50 pianos and percussion, a JV2080 'ethnic' sounds, bass, and a JD990 for pads. Grand Piano - Mike Used two grand pianos on the album, an 8 foot Steinway, rebuilt on a 1920s frame, and an all-original 1920s Steinway 6 foot piano, which is the one that can be seen on stage in The Millennium Bell video.Įlectric Organs - Here, he uses a 1970 Hammond L.122 (which Mike claims has been in his garage for the past 10 years), a Lowrey and a Farfisa (I believe a Farfisa Professional). Produced by Mike Oldfield, engineered by Ben Darlow Recorded at Roughwood August 2002 - February 2003Īfter much pestering from the likes of myself, Mike helpfully listed all of the instruments he used, inside the booklet for Tubular Bells 2003 (but not the 3CD 'Complete Tubular Bells' set), making my job a lot easier - thanks Mike! Other musicians Sally Oldfield - Background Vocals John Cleese - Master of ceremonies. Grand Piano, Glockenspiel, Electric Organs, Accordion, Synthesisers, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Spanish Guitar, Piltdown Man, Tympani, Percussion, Tubular Bells. 1990 Contents of an Aero-Modeller’s Toolbox…Ĭover image by Steve Bedford from an original design by Trevor Key, design by e-xentric.1982 Continued Success throughout Europe.1976 Chart Success Highlights Busy Year.
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