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X11

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Posted: Jan. 06 2004, 03:14

I like in high places, for some reason.

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Posted: May 13 2005, 19:44

Quote (Sir Mustapha @ Dec. 13 2003, 18:57)

Indeed! Gimme Back is even more reggae than In High Places, with its unbroken rhythm and even that "chuck-chuck" guitar popping in now and then. I find it nice Mike has an interest in Reggae/African/God-knows-what rhythms. It seems Europe doesn't have only Ian Andersons.

I am glad someone else has noticed Mikes reggae influences. I always thought In High Places had a reggae beat, along with Gimme Back. Yep, Mike is no Bob Marley, but then Bob Marley was never a Mike Oldfield.

As for the vocalists who Mike could have used for In High Places..... Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) and Fish (Marillion)

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Posted: May 14 2005, 12:26

There's a section in Ommadawn (pt1) at 4:26 with a reggae-ish backbeat guitar.

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Posted: May 14 2005, 14:48

and while we're at it, don't forget 42:37 of Amarok. It sounds especially reggae-like towards the end of this section when the Vox organ comes in

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Posted: June 14 2007, 03:09

I'm not a Jon Anderson fan and, until recently, I usually skipped "In High Places". Now, after really listening to it several times, I think it's brilliant. I've even added it to my 'Late Night' playlist.

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Posted: June 14 2007, 14:14

If you ever get the chance try and listen to the orignal version from the 1982 where next tour?A far better version in my view

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Posted: June 26 2007, 11:39

I think it's odd, although I don't really like Anderson's voice, this song has become one of my favourite MO songs, but comes second to Moonlight Shadow and Crime of Passion. I think it's got a lovely, heavenly feel to it, and always reminds me of my favourite TV Show, Firefly.

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Posted: July 21 2007, 16:51

I love Jon's voice and this song is awesome.

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Posted: July 21 2007, 16:56

Interestingly, I'm not a big fan of Jon's voice usually, but on IHP I feel it just fits perfectly.

Talking about Mike's reggae influences, of course we must not forget In The Pool.

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As for the vocalists who Mike could have used for In High Places..... Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)

Ha - now that would be interesting!

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Posted: July 21 2007, 17:20

I think I'm a bit too biased here, I just love Jon and his voice too much! I love Shine as well!

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Posted: Sep. 19 2020, 19:51

A new ad for Kia features a snippet from "In High Places". I wonder if this ad is confined to Australia or world-wide. Interesting to speculate why Mike (and Jon Anderson) "sold out" here...