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Track Listings

1	In the Beginning
2	Let There Be Light
3	Supernova
4	Magellan
5	First Landing
6	Oceania
7	Only Time Will Tell
8	Prayer for the Earth
9	Lament for Atlantis
10	The Chamber
11	Hibernaculum
12	Tubular World
13	The Shining Ones
14	Crystal Clear
15	The Sunken Forest
16	Ascension
17	A New Beginning

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Oldfield follows his global hit Tubular Bells 2 with a new collection of soundscapes that upholds his reputation for sonic wizardry and cutting-edge technology. Inspired by sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke's novel of the same title, the CD version of the album is a "mixed-mode" disc that will allow anyone with a Macintosh and a CD-ROM drive to view a collection of video and computer generated images, including a video clip of the first single, "Let There Be Light." [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand]

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.4 x 4.9 inches; 3.2 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Reprise / Wea
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1996
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Reprise / Wea
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000002MZ6
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #91,307 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #148 in Electronic Rock
- #1,001 in New Age Meditation Music
- #1,678 in Progressive Rock

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Roddy

One of Humanity's finest musicians

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2007

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Since I've been an ardent fan of this man's music since I first heard Tubular Bells in the mid eighties, I will never be able to provide an unbiased viewpoint- I am that much of a fan. With that being said, I found this piece of music exceptional. There have been some works by Oldfield that do not strike the chords others do, and there has yet to be something akin to the imaginative work of, say, Incantations or Hergest Ridge. Since our prayers to see those works matched in brilliance with anything since them have been unanswered all these years, we have to admit that all the work of Mike Oldfield is fitting of the man at the controls. I've seen harsh criticism of some of the works, but I have yet to hear the man produce music that doesn't place him among the greatest of all musicians in human history. 'Distant Earth' is really one of the better peices by Mr. Oldfield over the past twenty years or so, although I have yet to hear one I do not love. However, I had to let TBIII grow on me for a while. In short, if one appreciates the finest of today's ambitious music, then you will find this piece a treasure among your collection.

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Very nice release

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021

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Album came on time, and in good condition. I was worried when I saw the thin packaging but all was well. I appreciate that it wasn’t separated into two vinyl. No constant flipping and changing albums. Also, since the tracks all flow from one to the other, it’s good to only have one break between sides. Sound quality is good. The highs are ever so slightly muted over the CD version, but it might be my setup. Bass and mid ranges are great.

The cover could have been a thicker weight of paper. For $46 I would have expected higher quality. I do miss the original cover art of the CD.

I am very happy with my purchase.

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awesome beauty

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022

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one of the best from a great maestro.

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Tim Brough

Aboard Oldfield's Spaceship

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2008

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Mike Oldfield's range sometimes stumps listeners. His Tubular Bells series remains one of the most idiosyncratic in all of popular music, yet he's done rock ( Five Miles Out ), Celtic ( Voyager ) and this piece of Science Fiction New Age. Of all of Oldfield's work, "Songs of Distant Earth" is one of my favorites.

He ustilzed the concept of Arthur C Clarke's famous work, but eschews narrative/voiceovers and lets the music form the story. Random words and an Apollo broadcast form what "lyrics" the music has, as the album builds in a meditative way. Oldfield even coyly cops from his own work on "Tubular World," as well as from Enigma on "Hibernaculum." When the album reaches its climax on "Ascension/New Beginning," it matches the goal of Clarke's work, which was to reach unity in song and discovery. As ambient electronic music, it also soothes, relaxes and offers joy.

One of the best of the ambient genre, "Songs Of Distant Earth" accomplishes what few concept albums do. It stands on its own as a great piece of music.

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Jeffrey J. Lyons

Takes me away

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2014

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In some respects Mike Oldfield is a pioneer in New Age music with a progressive rock feel. I bought Oldfield's albums all throughout the 70's and he put out many more than "Tubular Bells." Into the 80's he played with the emerging modern pop sound but added a progressive feel. Now come the 1990's and New Age is embedding itself into the culture. Sampling is another big fad. Except Mike Oldfield adds his own unique touch with those eloquent guitar riffs and musical themes. And there is sampling. Bits of the Apollo astronauts. Bits of "Plan Nine From Outer Space" and others. To me this album shows that Mike Oldfield has never lost his touch...he has just modified it a bit to offer his interpretation to the sounds of the day. Influenced by the Arthur C. Clarke novel of the same name, which I have read, and he interprets that story in a wonderful way.

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Robert Carroll

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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017

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When I first found this, years ago, it was because I had read the book. When I looked over the album notes, I said, "Hey! a soundtrack for the book!" and I immediately bought it. This song also introduced me to his other works, Tubular Bells, and Tubular Bells 2.

In the last few months, I was trying to recall what it was like, since I hadn't seen it or listened to it in years. I found it again, and immediately bought it again.

Thanks Amazon, for making this life-long favorite available to me so easily. And thank you, Mike Oldfield, for making such beautiful music.

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I got my purchase in excellent condition, THANKS

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020

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Number one Amazon would you please tell your delivery driver to stop turning off your scanner or your satellite system before they get to my house. I already no that my next door resident is a snake that follows in feet of the devil. He does not mind his dirty business. FACT

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Quite Good

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2010

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I bought Tubular Bells as a teenager and remember liking it at the time. A friend had Ommadawn and Hergest Ridge and I remember thinking they were good too. When I saw all the five star reviews I decided to revisit Mike Oldfield. I wouldn't say that I was disappointed - the very distinct guitar voice is still there - but I wasn't moved the way some reviewers seem to have been. I have two issues, each deducting one star: a) there aren't enough original thoughts to keep it going. Variations around the same theme are fine, but these variations aren't that subtle, and b) am I the only person to think this album is Enigma without the vocals? Oh wait, there are the same chanting vocals in places.

It's sometimes hard to review a 1994 release in 2010, because you forget what came before, and what influenced what. This is a lyrical album - I'm just not sure how memorable it is.

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Sergio Villa Ramos

Excelente música (Mike Oldfield)

Reviewed in Mexico on February 8, 2022

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Lo envío Amazon, el empaque dejo mucho que desear, venia ligeramente doblado de una esquina. La musica es excelente, altamente recomendable

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EXCELENTE

Reviewed in Mexico on December 14, 2021

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EL MEJOR CD QUE HE COMPRADO!!

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Anon-e-mouse

The Arch Mage lost to the Enchanted Forest in Ancient Times Returns with New Magic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2021

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Mike Oldfield's mega debut hit album Tubular Bells -way back in the 1970's, was described by his friend & Producer, Richard Branson as being the only record that he ever saw an office-full of be-Suited American Distribution Exec's listen thru without interruption and then gave a standing ovation to.

Tubular Bells was introduced to me during a 1970's Primary School Class on mindfulness where we had to just shut our eyes and listen to the album. I was with that billion odd souls who really liked it (except I grew to loathe the intrusive human voice that introduced the different instruments in the build up to the climactic ending.... perhaps Mike would re-record it without that voice /word intrusion?)

Instead, in the 90's he tried a dumbed down chopped and cut and pasted re-rendering of Tubular Bells - a disaster best forgotten.

One grabbing hit single (Moonlight Shadow -written apparently for a bet that he could knock out a No 1 Hit single to order) ) aside- Mike seemed lost to the self-indulgent folk-scene and prog Rock that was slow torture to happy living audiences.

The other day, having seen a recent Sci Fi rendition of CHILDHOOD's END - an old book by another 70's mentor - Arthur C Clarke on TV... I started researching reading a few pages about Clarke's other unfilmed writings and discovered that ACC's own favourite book from his own opus - was called "Songs of Distant Earth". Listed on wiki it stated that Mike Oldfield had used the title for an album that I had never bothered with. That seemed worth spending £1.29 on the CD... right?

WOW! The missing Ancient Master has re-emerged from the wilderness whence he disappeared in ancient times... and he has brought a new dimension of magic light with him. I would gladly have spent £20 on this and not felt cheated. To my mind this is as good as ambient modern prog-rock can get. Compare this masterpiece to - say - the Pink Floyd fiasco with the similarly poetic name "The Endless River" a CD that also has a very very stylish artistic cover To my mind, the collected scraps of noise on that is not worth 1p. Oldfield - who worked as a sound engineer for Branson in his original Virgin Recording Studios - when he is trying- knows how to play with the hidden dimensions of sound engineering better than anybody.

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Great choice if you love Mike Oldfield and Vinyl Records

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2017

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I have always loved Songs of Distant Earth, and hearing it on vinyl for the first time in decades was very special. The recording quality is very good, and the record is nice and heavy. The printing on the cover is slightly pixelated - I'm not sure if it was like that on the original 1994 covers, but I buy records to listen to, not to look at.

Musically, this is, in my opinion, one of MO's best albums. Some of his other albums are great, but then it gets spoiled by a sudden burst of frivolity, much like some of Mozart's music. Songs of Distant Earth, however, has a very nice, steady character - not too serious and heavy, not too light and cheerful. Apart from being true listening music (i.e. that's all one does - sit with a glass of something and enjoy the music) it also makes nice evening/ background/ candle-lit dinner music.

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jingsmonty

Stunning...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2016

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I bought this album on a whim-I have a few 2nd hand Mike Oldfield LPs and a few 'Space' themed albums too..so glad I did as thus is one stunning album! Its chilled without being boring and lifeless..it sounds like a Mike Oldfield album but, equally, is up there with some of my other favourite soundtrack albums (like Brian Eno-Apollo themes, 'The Martian' and 'Interstellar' soundtracks), in fact, this album could be the best of the ones I've mentioned...its beautiful, whilst being less intense than 'intestellar' (church organs aren't everyones cup of tea-my Wife detested it!).

If I ever went into Space, this is the music I would listen to..it is a truly beautiful album!!

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