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New Album / Re: New for 2023

« Last post by qjamesfloyd on Today at 12:38:17 PM »

Well, isn't Mark away filming for his show with Brian Johnson? then he will, I assume be busy with promotion for the album, giving interviews etc, this is an unusual time, as it will be the first time with either Dire Straits of solo that he won't have a tour to worry about, that we know of

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New Album / Re: New for 2023

« Last post by Stanko on Today at 12:35:00 PM »

Where's the point in hurrying when waiting feels so great?
A train left a while ago now I do everything slow.

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General Discussion / Re: Any Mike Oldfield Fans

« Last post by qjamesfloyd on Today at 12:32:26 PM »

That's a great piece about Crises JP, it is a really good album, with really good production and top class performances, the track Crises is stunning, with Mike playing wonderful guitar and Simon Phillips displaying some really full on drumming. Moonlight Shadow is of course Mike's best known song with vocals, and has some very Knopfler like soloing, indeed, Mike even put in Mark's "twiddly bits"when playing the song live in the late 90's. That clip of Mike playing Taurus 3/Amarok Bits is some of the most impressing guitar playing I have ever seen!! Every time I watch it, I can't believe why Mike is not recognized more for his playing, it's real virtuoso stuff, it's from 2 different albums, but actually works well together.

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New Investigations / Re: Henrik Hansen Documentary

« Last post by cannibals on Today at 10:44:20 AM »

Any plans to involve Henrik Hansen again this time? Is a question today on Guy's forum about the new album.... no answer at the moment..... He wil replay later this week i think.

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New Album / Re: New for 2023

« Last post by quizzaciously on Today at 10:34:59 AM »

GF:

Nearly finished. Can’t give any release info I’m afraid.

Finally it's nearly finished. Only 6 or 7 more months to go, then!

What happens after mixing?

I have no idea. I was just making a joke out of how long it's taking to make the album. Even making a cup of tea must take 2 weeks at British Grove.

‘Every day is a good day at British Grove.’

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New Album / Re: New for 2023

« Last post by rmarques821 on Today at 01:40:38 AM »

GF:

Nearly finished. Can’t give any release info I’m afraid.

Finally it's nearly finished. Only 6 or 7 more months to go, then!

What happens after mixing?

I have no idea. I was just making a joke out of how long it's taking to make the album. Even making a cup of tea must take 2 weeks at British Grove.

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New Album / Re: New for 2023

« Last post by Robson on May 29, 2023, 11:03:45 PM »

GF:

Nearly finished. Can’t give any release info I’m afraid.

Finally it's nearly finished. Only 6 or 7 more months to go, then!

What happens after mixing?

Mastering? Cover, graphics.

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New Album / Re: New for 2023

« Last post by cannibals on May 29, 2023, 10:53:43 PM »

GF:

Nearly finished. Can’t give any release info I’m afraid.

Finally it's nearly finished. Only 6 or 7 more months to go, then!

What happens after mixing?

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General Discussion / Re: Any Mike Oldfield Fans

« Last post by Knopflerfan on May 29, 2023, 07:58:11 PM »

https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/tubular-bells-2023

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New Album / Re: New for 2023

« Last post by GIUMK on May 29, 2023, 07:40:05 PM »

Incredible!  What are they waiting for?  Maybe Mark dies?  Not doing tours he could release an album every one / two years and instead ... unbelievable!!