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Deadcalm Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 752 Joined: Nov. 2004 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 05:48 I think Mikes main problem in releasing a compilation is that the 1st 4 big hit Albums are all long pieces ... As the previous posters mentioned this requires taking out the best bits and sort of trying to meld them together into a running order on the Best of Discs.. I already have 4 of these things already. The Essential Mike Oldfield XXV is an example of this.. Its great for a  Driving CD but hardly ever played otherwise..I would imagine this and "Elements" sold in large enough amounts to encourage the release of  the Platinum Collection at a Punter friendly price.. Not sure how well this one will do though as Time Marches on and the Older Fans have either disappeared or moved on... Might do well in Spain ..  Yeah the "Bell" cover is a trademark I guess but not sure its that relevant now to the current Youngsters who just might look at it and think mmm whats that ?? Maybe a Guitar based Logo might have more Impact to the Casual Browser I think this is aimed at ..   Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 06:16 maybe its just the right time for bell.. Here in norway they dont know him, but many knows the bell.. so good luck mike   -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

Piltdownboy on horseback 22 Group: Members Posts: 1545 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 07:29 Hahahaha... Alan deserves the "Golden Bell of Humour" price   -------------- "And now we're going to play Platinum!" Back to top

Raphalge Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: Feb. 2006 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 07:57 Quote (Tubularman @ Feb. 22 2006, 19:49) [quote=arron11196,Feb. 23 2006, 00:02] maybe the bell should be something else.. what about red? or green?? or blue?? I think it's meant to be platinum, isn't it? This being the Platinum Collection and all... Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 08:06 I agree that the cover does not look good. There's a LOT of the CD/album/LP cover art for Oldfield albums AND compilations that I love. This is not up to the standards. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 08:45 Quote (Raphalge @ Feb. 23 2006, 13:57) I think it's meant to be platinum, isn't it? This being the Platinum Collection and all... yes there you see.. you are confused he he.. Its Platinum collection.   -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

arron11196 Group: Members Posts: 826 Joined: April 2005 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 11:51 Well, i see what he means... platinum collection... platinum is a form of grey or shiny white gold kind of colour... somewhere in between those two. -------------- Arron J Eagling Everyone's interpretation is different, and everyone has a right to that opinion. There is no "right" one, I am adding this post to communicate my thoughts to share them with like-minded souls who will be able to comment in good nature. (insert the last 5 mins of Crises here) Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 12:23 Here's my take on what the album art should be: http://img495.imageshack.us/img495/6267/latinum6bh.jpg -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

tubular_trekkie Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 16:08 Quote (hiawatha @ Feb. 23 2006, 17:23) Here's my take on what the album art should be: http://img495.imageshack.us/img495/6267/latinum6bh.jpg As in gold-pressed, I presume?   -------------- "The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future." - from 'Collected Sayings of Muad'Dib' by the Princess Irulan Back to top

arron11196 Group: Members Posts: 826 Joined: April 2005 Posted: Feb. 23 2006, 16:48 Of course, straight from the Grand Nagus! How many rules of Acquisition can you quote??? -------------- Arron J Eagling Everyone's interpretation is different, and everyone has a right to that opinion. There is no "right" one, I am adding this post to communicate my thoughts to share them with like-minded souls who will be able to comment in good nature. (insert the last 5 mins of Crises here) Back to top

Blue Dolphin Group: Members Posts: 1232 Joined: Nov. 1999 Posted: Feb. 26 2006, 15:09 Y'know, what I also would like to see on this compilation is "Passed you by"... -------------- -The mark of a good musician is to play one note and mean it- Mike Oldfield - 1980 Back to top

Blue Dolphin Group: Members Posts: 1232 Joined: Nov. 1999 Posted: Mar. 15 2006, 10:53 Well, just bought the album from my local recordstore. Lovely compilation, though bit dissapointing (we can never be happy, can't we?). The booklet has some new information (and some mistakes) and a picture of Mike I've never seen before and a picture of Mike at Knebworth. Mike says in the booklet that "Millenium Bell was hated by fans for some reason". Duh... there are some lovely tracks on it Mike, but the title track is just absolutely dreadful: not YOUR style! What bothers me is what was said before: Don Alfonso is indeed a mono track, probably ripped from the videoclip of the tremendous Exposed DVD. William Tell Overture is from the remastered Elements Box, with the same annoying cracks and pops. Also, most of the extended versions are probably from old tapes, so I can hear some cracks and pops on it too. A shame, the quality could have sounded so much better. Even tracks like Evacuation have cracks in the sound, even though it was clean in the remastered album. Shame on the people responsible for it! Also, I hate it that EMI advertises with ringtones on the cd artwork. Damn this mobile phone and ringtones atmosphere in this age. And of course the dissapointing cover... But I'm still glad I've got Shine extended version on cd!! -------------- -The mark of a good musician is to play one note and mean it- Mike Oldfield - 1980 Back to top

Blue Dolphin Group: Members Posts: 1232 Joined: Nov. 1999 Posted: Mar. 15 2006, 11:17 ...wow... Have to correct myself: I'm so glad Islands, Flying Start, The Time Has Come, Shine, Guilty extended versions are on cd! They really sound good! Innocent 12" and Earth Moving were released on cd single, but still great to be on this compilation. CD 3 is by far the best on this compilation -------------- -The mark of a good musician is to play one note and mean it- Mike Oldfield - 1980 Back to top

The Bell(end) Group: Members Posts: 1051 Joined: July 2005 Posted: Mar. 15 2006, 14:07 I have just been told, on MSN (by a non Mike Oldfield fan, thus not much detail) that 'Platinum collection' appeared on television on Channel 4 today -------------- When the night's on fi-ya, do you need love's arms to hold yew? :D Back to top

tubular_trekkie Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Mar. 15 2006, 16:08 Really looking forward to getting this now. Why, oh why are Amazon so slow at sending stuff out? I pre-ordered and the availability said 'usually despatched within 24 hours'. Er, I don't think so: it hasn't even entered the despatch process yet   -------------- "The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future." - from 'Collected Sayings of Muad'Dib' by the Princess Irulan Back to top

Raphalge Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: Feb. 2006 Posted: Mar. 15 2006, 16:22 Mine has finally entered despatch at Cd-Wow, which still insists the release date is March 20. Wonder if it'll get here before April... Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Mar. 16 2006, 19:20 im still waiting too. They send it tomowrrow i can see on my order. So that means next week. I cant wait. Just another cd collection in my musical wall   -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

tubular_trekkie Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Mar. 18 2006, 16:55 Woo-hoo! Got it today. A bit disappointed that the version of Shine is not the one on the Elements DVD but you can't have everything. I really like the 12" mix of Innocent and the extended version of To France is quite nice as well. And to have Pictures in the Dark on CD makes the whole thing worthwhile on its own. Tremendous   -------------- "The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future." - from 'Collected Sayings of Muad'Dib' by the Princess Irulan Back to top

Ugo Group: Members Posts: 5495 Joined: April 2000 Posted: Mar. 18 2006, 18:44 Got it at at my usual shop today, which, I must admit, is very unusual for these kinds of products. I don't think the cover is as bad as it may look when watching a jpeg on a computer screen ... to me it looks nice, especially within the transparent box that the three CDs are housed in. Regarding the music... well... CD 1 - Almost useless for true fans like me. However, I'd never heard the remasters of Platinum Part 4 and Woodhenge before now, and they sound much better than the original. CD 2 - Great sound, great choice of tracks... and, of course, great idea - i.e. featuring the "hits" in their 12'' mixes. CD 3 - What can I say? It's the reason why I bought the set. PITD, Flying Start, Islands, Earth Moving (Club version)... Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhh! Pure delight!!!! -------------- Ugo C. - a devoted Amarokian Back to top

Piltdownboy on horseback 22 Group: Members Posts: 1545 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Mar. 18 2006, 19:47 I totally agree with you!! I bought it yesterday, and it's great to have heard the mixes of Flying Start and Time Has Come for the first time... I never heard those... and the cover and booklet looks very nice after all... it's a very good compilation... good to bring with you on holidays and in the train -------------- "And now we're going to play Platinum!" Back to top

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