Mike Oldfield | Best Of | CD

"Best of 1992-2003" is a compilation album by British musician Mike Oldfield, released in 2014. This album covers a wide array of Oldfield's work from a key period in his career, showcasing his diverse range from progressive rock to new age and ambient music. The collection includes pieces from his acclaimed albums of the 90s and early 2000s, featuring standout tracks such as "Tubular Bells III" and reinterpretations of earlier works like "Sentinel" and "The Bell," where he revisits his classic "Tubular Bells" with new variations. Additionally, the compilation highlights his skill in crafting soundscapes with tracks like "Women of Ireland" and "The Voyager." "Best of 1992-2003" serves as an excellent exploration of Oldfield's evolving musical style, capturing his unique blend of intricate compositions and ambient sounds.

TRACKLIST

DISC 1

1. Sentinel (Single Restructure)
2. Tattoo (Single Edit)
3. The Bell (MC Viv Stanshall Remix)
4. Hibernaculum
5. Let There Be Light
6. The Voyager
7. Women of Ireland (Lurker Edit)
8. Man in the Rain
9. Far Above the Clouds (Timewriter's Radio Mix)
10. Cochise
11. Out of Mind
12. Pacha Mama
13. Sunlight Shining Through Cloud
14. Amber Light
15. To Be Free (Single Remix)
16. Thou Art in Heaven (Radio Edit)
17. Introduction 2003 (Single Remix)
18. The Sailor's Hornpipe 2003

DISC 2

1. Early Stages
2. Silent Night
3. The Bell (MC Billy Connolly Remix)
4. The Spectral Army
5. The Song of the Boatmen
6. Indian Lake
7. Mike's Reel
8. Sentinel (Orbular Bells Mix)
9. Let There Be Light (BT's Pure Luminesence Remix)
10. Women of Ireland (System 7 12" Mix)
11. Far Above the Clouds (Jam & Spoon Mix)
12. To Be Free (Soultronik Mix-tical Mix)
13. Thou Art in Heaven (Pumpin' Dolls V Mighty Mike Club Mix) (Radio Edit)