With the 50th being over 2 years away this is strange, but I get that Mike says it will mark the start of him composing the piece. It seems like it will be a touring show, and it is leading up to the 50th anniversary. So, it seems Mike is involved in some way, but it doesn't mention him performing, however, I have a feeling he will perform at maybe a couple of shows, well, fingers crossed. I’m so excited it is premiering in 2021, marking 50 years from when I started writing the music and will be touring the world through to 2023, the 50th anniversary of the original album release”. I am sure that the 50th anniversary live concert experience of Tubular Bells will be spectacular, theatrical, fantastical and thrilling. I am thrilled that this is finally coming to the stage and I trust no-one more to reimagine my work in this way. When I started thinking about reinventing Tubular Bells for live performance with dancers and acrobats-and of course live music, it was Robin who I knew could realise this vision. I have worked with Robin A Smith for almost 30 years, since we presented Tubular Bells together at Edinburgh Castle, through lots of different performances and recordings culminating in the London Olympics in 2012. “It’s amazing to think that it’s 50 years since I started writing Tubular Bells, and I am touched that my music has reached so many people, all over the world, during that time. On the special season at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, Mike Oldfield reflects: A bold new scenic design will be created for the production by William Reynolds. The music will also be brought to life with a visual interpretation by the world-renowned Circa Contemporary Circus, who, led by Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz, have previously animated works by some of the most well-known composers in history including Stravinsky and Mozart, with their intricately woven acrobatics. Smith has collaborated with Mike Oldfield for three decades including the iconic performances of Tubular Bells at Edinburgh Castle in 1992, and at the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony. Smith, with the album performed by an expansive live group. Starting August 7th through to August 15th, Tubular Bells – Live In Concert, will feature musical direction from Oldfield’s long-time collaborator Robin A. Mike Oldfield’s iconic magnum opus, Tubular Bells, will be performed live at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London this summer, in a season of unique performances that are a prelude to the celebration of the masterpiece’s 50th anniversary in 2023. Visual performance by Circa Contemporary Circus Sounds intriguing - an official event definitely, and with Mike's blessing, but not directly involving Mike in concert which was probably too much to hope for.Īdmin, maybe there should be a new News thread added for this event? Seems pretty big, at least the biggest thing in the Oldfield world since RTO anyway. There is more info now on the Facebook event page for the Tubular Bells 50th anniversary.
Please visit my Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits forum: The silence from Mike is still strange to me, nothing really for the past 4 years!!!! The long silence is concerning me somewhat, but I'm hopeful that there'll be some new activities anounced sometime soon! Greetings, Stefan, The Netherlands.Īs regards the 50th Tubular Bells live thing, that is weird, seeing as the 50th is years away!!! I doubt this has anything to do with Mike. Return to Ommadawn was a beautiful album and I'm hoping it's not going to be the last thing Mike has ever done. I've come back because I'd like to be kept up to date when new activities will arise. I was quite active at this site some 15 years ago. I've been following this thread with considerable interest for some time! Very nice to come back occasionally to this site. Topic: TB4 announced with multitrack mixing and VR player Mike Oldfield Forums » Special » News » TB4 announced with multitrack mixing and VR player Mike Oldfield - Forums :: TB4 announced with multitrack mixing and VR playerĭiscussion, news, reviews, fan music, and more.
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