Incantations is a double album written and produced by Mike Oldfield. Released in late 1978, it was his fourth studio album, and the first to feature a piece divided into more than two movements. The current CD issue fits the entire album onto one disc. It is the second longest work Oldfield has ever released. Despite being the most large-scale work by Oldfield, many moments of the album can be described as being compositionally minimalist, featuring melodic lines repeated in simple forms with only a few instruments at a time. Incantations was recorded at Througham, Mike Oldfield… read more
Incantations is a double album written and produced by Mike Oldfield. Released in late 1978, it was his fourth studio album, and the first to feature… read more
Incantations is a double album written and produced by Mike Oldfield. Released in late 1978, it was his fourth studio album, and the first to feature a piece divided into more than two m… read more
Mike Oldfield (born Michael Gordon Oldfield, 15 May 1953, Reading, Berkshire, England) is largely known for Tubular Bells, his groundbreaking album from 1973, the success of which also bankrolled Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Records, for which Tubular Bells was the inaugural release. However, his musical career has spread over more than 40 years encompassing a range of styles, with varying amounts of success. According to the Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock, his style is labeled as Oldfield Progressive. Before Oldfield started his solo career, he formed a band with h… read more
Mike Oldfield (born Michael Gordon Oldfield, 15 May 1953, Reading, Berkshire, England) is largely known for Tubular Bells, his groundbreaking album from 1973, the success of which also bank… read more
Mike Oldfield (born Michael Gordon Oldfield, 15 May 1953, Reading, Berkshire, England) is largely known for Tubular Bells, his groundbreaking album from 1973, the success of which also bankrolled Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Recor… read more