Stuart Breed
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Posted: April 27 2001, 18:26 |
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Dear Mat: What I mean by a hybrid version is this. Mike mentioned during the Radio 2 interview that he was planning to re-do Tubular Bells, using an orchestra along with the electronic instruments. I do think this is an interesting concept, I also think that Tubular Bells 2 was a great piece of work, in the fact that it used all that has been developed since the originals first release. I mean latest instrument technology, Studio equipment advances, production techniques and of course Mike Oldfields expanded knowledge of what is possible now, but wasn't in 1972-1973. I have heard the Orchestral version of Hergest Ridge and I like it, I do however feel it is slightly floored in some areas due to bad notes (no offence meant) and that the dynamics of the piece would be greatly enhanced by Digital recording. What I would be interest in hearing, is a combination of the Orchestral version and the original, undertaken in the spirit of Tubular Bells 2. I think that in todays market this idea would be well received, that's just my humble opinion though. I also think that over time Hergest Ridge has been a very underrated piece of work, it still fires my imagination everytime I listen to it. I hope this helps explain what I mean by hybrid recording.
All the best. Stu
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