| | Mike Oldfield Amarok CD Mike Oldfield Discography of CDs
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Digitally remastered by Simon Heyworth (March & April 2000, Chop 'Em Out, London, England).
A slight African theme can be singled out around the edges of Amarok, as Oldfield employs such instruments as bongo and clay drums, mixed in with ukulele and flamenco guitar. The sound of a toothbrush can be heard in one part of the album, as his unique combinations of noises and effects make up the bulk of this average sounding album. As much as the instruments are interesting to listen to, the rhythms and the syncopations that zigzag and intermingle come up short in leu of a final product. The most entertaining part of Amarok involves a chorus of childlike chants with the roar of a wild beast heard in the background, joined by some appealing drum beats off in the distance. The liner notes tell a short story of two men that discover a huge golden statue somewhere in ancient Africa. One man can hear music emanating from this figure, while the other hears something totally different, which in fact is the theme of Amarok. What is heard by some, may be heard differently by others, but nonetheless the result is music in one form or another. Some alluring moments do strike the ears during the course of this album, but entire layout falls short of holding attention. ~ Mike DeGagne
Includes liner notes by David Lanig.
Personnel: Clodagh Simonds, Bridget St. John (vocals).
Unknown Contributor Role: Mike Oldfield.
Personnel includes: Mike Oldfield, Clodagh Simonds, Bridget St. John, Janet Brown, Paddy Maloney.
Producers: Mike Oldfield, Tom Newman, Daniel Lazerus.
Mike Oldfield Amarok Songs
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| Amarok Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews One of Oldfield's greatest works
From about two minutes into hearing this album for the first time back in 1989, I knew it was something special. While some will take issue with its length or seeming disjointedness, after a few listens its overarching structure, clever self-references, and judicious reuse of major themes becomes more apparent. This is the irreverent and playful Mike we heard on the first Tubular Bells, but with 16 more years of experience making magic in the studio, and seemingly on a mission to create something challenging. This was also the first album I ever heard that used the rear channels of Dolby surround systems, whether or not it was intentional, and the sound is incredibly pristine and dynamic. If you're at all a fan of Oldfield's progressive works, you absolutely need this album.
Submitted by Rob (Clifton Park, NY, USA)
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This HDCD Remaster blown me away,when it comes to soundreproduction,buy it now!!
Submitted by kent (sweden)
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All my fellow Oldfield fans did good job commenting on this album so I wont go into the regular review thing .
Since I was introduced to Mike's music in the mid 90's by a friend of my father my view and understanding for music has changed .Yes "Amarok" was one of the first Oldfields works I heard together with the "Elements" ! Now is needles to say that I own and love all his albums but "Amarok" would take u on a special journey . As it says on the back of the cd "This record could be hazardous to the health of cloth-eared nincompoops" ,say no more !!!
One more thing ! I have a lot of friends who think that listening only Jazz and Classical is the only thing on our high end gear .Well I'll just say I play "Amarok" on 11 on my pair of 501 Macs and they change their minds instantly !!! Cheers to you all .
Submitted by Milan (Macedonia)
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I'm ..happy.. to say that I've spent my entire life searching for music. This album is by far the most precious treasure I've found. I would go so far as to say this is the most important piece of music written since Beethoven wrote his 9th symphony. Unfortunately Mike Oldfield is perhaps the most unknown and unappreciated talent of our time.
Submitted by casionova (Toronto Ca.)
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Suprising is what you may think when you see that there is only one song on this album. But don't worry it is very enjoyable... much like tubular bells when I think about it. The music has strong rythmic energy. I was waiting to hear tubular bells but was dissaointed to find none, instead i found the bouzouki which is very cool.
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