Background information | |
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Birth name | Michael Gordon Oldfield |
Born | 15 May 1953 Reading, Berkshire, England |
Genres | Ambient, Celtic fusion, classical, Synthpop, experimental, minimalist, Neoclassical, new age, Neofolk, pop, progressive rock, rock and roll, world |
Occupations | Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Game designer |
Instruments | Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals, Bass, Drums, Piano, Harmonica, Recorder |
Years active | 1967 – present |
Labels | Virgin (1972 – 1991) Warner Bros. (1992 – 2003) Mercury (2005 – present) |
Associated acts | Kevin Ayers, David Bedford, Maggie Reilly, Pekka Pohjola |
Website | http://www.mikeoldfieldofficial.com |
Videos/Music:
1. Crises part I (Crises, 1983)
2. Crises part II (Crises, 1983)
3. Moonlight Shadow (Crises, 1983)
4. Shadow in the wall (Crises, 1983)
5. To France (Discovery, 1984)
6. Secrets (Tubular Bells III, 1998)