Tubular Bells 2003 is the 22nd studio album by English musician Mike Oldfield, released on 27 May 2003 by Warner Music Spain. It is a digital re-recording of his 1973 album Tubular Bells, released almost 30 years earlier. This is the final album in the Tubular Bells series.
In 2003, the re-recording rights to Oldfield's debut album Tubular Bells returned to him, which brought about the idea to re-record it to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original.[2] He had always been uncomfortable with the original recording because he had only a few weeks to record it and the technology at the time was unable to cope with all of his requirements. As a result, mistakes could not be fixed and some instruments were out of tune on the 1973 release. Due to contractual reasons no re-recordings were allowed for 25 years after the original release. The release of Tubular Bells 2003 took place in the year when Oldfield celebrated his 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of the original version.
To remain faithful to the original album, Oldfield obtained a copy of the original 16 track tape, from Richard Barrie of Air Studios; this multitrack was then recorded into DigidesignPro Tools. There were a few parts of the multitrack recording missing however; this included parts of the "Finale", "Caveman" and "The Sailors Hornpipe" sections. These original tracks were then moved into Emagic Logic, where Oldfield used MIDI to create a tempo and time signature map; some sections of the original album had not been in time. A guide MIDI keyboard was laid on top, for which Oldfield usually used some Roland Strings. The first instrument to be recorded was the Glockenspiel at the beginning of Part One's "Introduction", and the final part to be recorded was the "Caveman" vocal track.[3]
The album was released in four versions: a CD in Europe, a CD in North America, and a DVD-Audio edition. The copy protection[4] on the CDs caused many complaints about playback difficulties, including claims of damage to CD and DVD players.
Due to the extensive use of digital technology, Tubular Bells 2003 has a more synthesised and brighter sound than the original. Because of the death of Vivian Stanshall, who was the original master of ceremonies on the 1973 release, Oldfield had actor John Cleese introduce the instruments in the "Finale" part.[5]
A CD audio/DVD Video-audio 5.1, was released in Spain and México.
There is a facetious warning inside the cover of CD: "This stereo record can still not be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment please hand it into the nearest police station". This warning references a similar note, without the word "still", from the original album.
Promo singleedit
"Introduction 2003" promo single.
A video and Spanish promo single were produced for a remix version of the Tubular Bells "Introduction" theme, entitled "Introduction 2003".[6] Released as a single in Spain on 24 April 2003, it features drums and more synthesized instruments, and a conceptual video was also produced. This video is available on the DVD Audio version of Tubular Bells 2003.
The second publicly released MusicVR game, Maestro, used various extracts from Tubular Bells 2003.[7]
Personneledit
Performers
Mike Oldfield – acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, accordion, Steinway grand pianos, Farfisa, Lowrey & Hammond organs, synthesizers, glockenspiel, timpani, cymbals, tambourine, triangle, tubular bells, programming, producer
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Tubular Bells 2003 is the 22nd studio album by English musician Mike Oldfield released on 27 May 2003 by Warner Music Spain It is a digital re recording of his 1973 album Tubular Bells released almost 30 years earlier This is the final album in the Tubular Bells series Tubular Bells 2003Studio album by Mike OldfieldReleased27 May 2003 2003 05 27 RecordedAugust 2002 February 2003StudioOldfield s home studio at Roughwood Croft Chalfont St Giles BuckinghamshireGenreProgressive rockLength48 38LabelWarner Music SpainProducerMike OldfieldMike Oldfield chronologyTres Lunas 2002 Tubular Bells 2003 2003 Light Shade 2005 Tubular Bells series chronologyThe Complete Tubular Bells 2003 Tubular Bells 2003 2003 Singles from Tubular Bells 2003 Introduction 2003 Released 24 April 2003Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic 1 Contents 1 Background 1 1 Promo single 2 Personnel 3 Track listing 3 1 CD 3 2 Bonus DVD 3 3 DVD Audio bonus material 4 Equipment 4 1 Hardware 4 2 Instruments 5 Charts 6 Release details 7 References 8 External linksBackground editIn 2003 the re recording rights to Oldfield s debut album Tubular Bells returned to him which brought about the idea to re record it to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original 2 He had always been uncomfortable with the original recording because he had only a few weeks to record it and the technology at the time was unable to cope with all of his requirements As a result mistakes could not be fixed and some instruments were out of tune on the 1973 release Due to contractual reasons no re recordings were allowed for 25 years after the original release The release of Tubular Bells 2003 took place in the year when Oldfield celebrated his 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of the original version To remain faithful to the original album Oldfield obtained a copy of the original 16 track tape from Richard Barrie of Air Studios this multitrack was then recorded into Digidesign Pro Tools There were a few parts of the multitrack recording missing however this included parts of the Finale Caveman and The Sailors Hornpipe sections These original tracks were then moved into Emagic Logic where Oldfield used MIDI to create a tempo and time signature map some sections of the original album had not been in time A guide MIDI keyboard was laid on top for which Oldfield usually used some Roland Strings The first instrument to be recorded was the Glockenspiel at the beginning of Part One s Introduction and the final part to be recorded was the Caveman vocal track 3 The album was released in four versions a CD in Europe a CD in North America and a DVD Audio edition The copy protection 4 on the CDs caused many complaints about playback difficulties including claims of damage to CD and DVD players Due to the extensive use of digital technology Tubular Bells 2003 has a more synthesised and brighter sound than the original Because of the death of Vivian Stanshall who was the original master of ceremonies on the 1973 release Oldfield had actor John Cleese introduce the instruments in the Finale part 5 A CD audio DVD Video audio 5 1 was released in Spain and Mexico There is a facetious warning inside the cover of CD This stereo record can still not be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with If you are in possession of such equipment please hand it into the nearest police station This warning references a similar note without the word still from the original album Promo single edit nbsp Introduction 2003 promo single A video and Spanish promo single were produced for a remix version of the Tubular Bells Introduction theme entitled Introduction 2003 6 Released as a single in Spain on 24 April 2003 it features drums and more synthesized instruments and a conceptual video was also produced This video is available on the DVD Audio version of Tubular Bells 2003 The second publicly released MusicVR game Maestro used various extracts from Tubular Bells 2003 7 Personnel editPerformers Mike Oldfield acoustic and electric guitars electric bass accordion Steinway grand pianos Farfisa Lowrey amp Hammond organs synthesizers glockenspiel timpani cymbals tambourine triangle tubular bells programming producer John Cleese master of ceremonies Sally Oldfield background vocalsNon performers Ben Darlow engineer Steve Bedford new Tubular Bell image Trevor Key original Tubular Bell image Andy Earl inner cover photo e xentric thinking design Oldfield Music Overseas Ltd EMI Publishing Ltd publishingTrack listing editCD edit Part one Introduction 5 52 Fast Guitars 1 04 Basses 0 46 Latin 2 18 A Minor Tune 1 21 Blues 2 40 Thrash 0 44 Jazz 0 48 Ghost Bells 0 30 Russian 0 44 Finale 8 32 featuring John Cleese Part two Harmonics 5 12 Peace 3 30 Bagpipe Guitars 3 08 Caveman 4 33 Ambient Guitars 5 10 The Sailor s Hornpipe 1 46 Traditional arrangement Bonus DVD edit Disc 2 Total Time 11 22 Introduction 5 51 Fast Guitars 1 04 Basses 0 46 Introduction 2003 The video 3 41DVD Audio bonus material edit The DVD Audio edition includes the demos Oldfield recorded in his flat in 1971 and two excerpts from other Oldfield DVD releases 1971 Demos Tubular Bells Long 22 57 Caveman Lead In 2 46 Caveman 5 05 Peace Demo A 7 00 Peace Demo B 4 18Live Excerpts Sentinel from Tubular Bells II Live at Edinburgh Castle 1992 8 06 Far Above the Clouds from Tubular Bells III Live at Horseguards Parade London 1998 4 40Equipment editHardware edit Mixing desk AMS Neve Capricorn V2 85 003 amp V2 91 007 Computers Apple Macintosh computers G4 466Mhz OS9 1 1Gb Ram Logic Audio Platinum 4 8 1 and Pro Tools G4 1000Mhz OS9 2 Logic 5 3 0 and Pro Tools 5 3 1 Powerbook 5300 Pro Tools Mix Plus card X2 4 Pro Tools 24 bit 888s Motu 828Plug ins Amp Farm Focusrite EQ and CompressionOutboard effects TC Electronic M5000 Eventide DSP 4000 Lexicon 300 Yamaha SPX 1000 UREI 1176 amp 1178 Belcaman C 102 5 NEVE 1073 Mic Amps and EQ Manor Module Mic Amp EQ and Compressor from the original Manor console Microphones Bruel amp Kjaer 4011 Bruel amp Kjaer 4040 Serial no 001 AKG C12 Shure SM57 Neuman U67 Neuman M249 Beyer Dynamic M160 BSS DI Box Instruments edit Electric guitars Fender Telecaster 1965 Fender Stratocaster 1963 listed as 1965 Pink PRS McCarty Semi Acoustic PRS Signature through Roland GP8 PRS Signature through Roland VG8 Wal bass Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier Mesa Boogie AmplifierAcoustic guitars Ramirez Class 1A Flamenco 1974 Ramirez Class 1A Flamenco 1975 Martin Steel String Acoustic Taylor K22 Acoustic Guitar 1985 Ovation Adamas MJV MandolinPianos and organs Steinway 8 ft 1920s frame rebuilt Steinway 6 ft 1920s Model L Lowery Organ Farfisa Organ AccordionKeyboards Roland JV880 Roland XP50 Roland JV2080 Roland JD990 Nord Lead Korg Trinity Boss Dr Rhythm Akai S6000Soft synths Emagic EXS24 Emagic ES1 Emagic EVP88 Native Instruments Pro 52Percussion Glockenspiel Tambourine Triangle Cymbals Timpani Tubular bellsCharts editChart performance for Tubular Bells 2003 Chart 2003 PeakpositionDutch Albums Album Top 100 8 41French Albums SNEP 9 44German Albums Offizielle Top 100 10 29Spanish Albums PROMUSICAE 11 11Swiss Albums Schweizer Hitparade 12 55UK Albums OCC 13 51Release details editRelease history for Tubular Bells 2003 Year Country Label Catalogue number Release date Format Copy protected Other discs2003 UK WEA Warner Bros 2564602042 26 May 2003 CD Yes2003 UK WEA Warner Bros 0927499212 26 May 2003 CD Yes Bonus DVD2003 UK WEA Warner Bros 2564602052 26 May 2003 CD Yes TB2003 only TB II TB III and a Bonus DVD 4 disc box 2003 USA Rhino 5 August 2003 CD No2003 UK WEA Warner Bros 5 August 2003 CD No2004 UK WEA Warner Bros 2564602045 26 January 2004 DVD Audio N A2004 United States Rhino I454715 24 February 2004 DVD Audio N AReferences edit Tubular Bells 2003 at AllMusic Moon Grant 25 May 2020 Mike Oldfield on Tubular Bells There s been nothing like it before or since Louder Sound Retrieved 18 March 2021 Tubular Bells 2003 DVD Audio booklet Discography Amadian Retrieved 27 February 2009 John Cleese UKTV Gold Retrieved 27 February 2009 Rarities Amadian Retrieved 27 February 2009 Maestro MikeOldfield com Retrieved 27 February 2009 Dutchcharts nl Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells 2003 in Dutch Hung Medien Retrieved 20 December 2020 Lescharts com Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells 2003 Hung Medien Retrieved 20 December 2020 Offiziellecharts de Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells 2003 in German GfK Entertainment Charts Retrieved 20 December 2020 Salaverri Fernando 2015 Solo exitos 1959 2012 1st ed Spain Fundacion Autor SGAE ISBN 978 84 8048 866 2 Swisscharts com Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells 2003 Hung Medien Retrieved 20 December 2020 Official Albums Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company Retrieved 20 December 2020 External links editMike Oldfield Discography Tubular Bells 2003 at Tubular net Tubular Bells 2003 at Discogs list of releases Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tubular Bells 2003 amp oldid 1190365158, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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