Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells Honored With 50th Anniversary Studio Album Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Share “Moonlight Shadow”

British artist Mike Oldfield’s legendary album, Tubular Bells, is set to be honored with a new studio album release to mark its 50th Anniversary celebration. The innovative project was originally shared in 1973 and quickly became a seminal addition to the lives of many. Tubular Bells was the very first album under Virgin Records and because of its addition to the horror film, The Exorcist, it gained worldwide attention several months after its release.  

As a result of its continued relevance, Cleopatra Records will be sharing Tubular Bells – 50th Anniversary Celebration.  The project is composed of six tracks with one single already out for listeners, titled: “Moonlight Shadow.”

The album, which will be available on October 28, will feature the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the highly praised London Contemporary Voices Choir. Pre – order/pre-save here.

The English musician is also known well known for his previous album Return to Ommadawn which debuted in 2017. Oldfield has also been credited for The Space Movie Soundtrack back in 2015.

Tubular Bells – 50th Anniversary Celebration Track list:

1. Tubular Bells Part 1
2. Tubular Bells Part 2
3. Sailor’s Hornpipe
4. Ommadawn Part 1
5. Excerpt From Hergest Ridge Part 1
6. Moonlight Shadow

 

Rhea Mursalin: Rhea Mursalin is a recent graduate from the University of California, San Diego where she earned her bachelor's degree in Communications. She is an avid reader, lover of all things Harry Styles, and currently runs a small business in her down time. She has previously written for Brown Girl Magazine, Palomar College's The Telescope, and The Vista Press.
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