I'm now one of Oldfield's biggest fans on planet earth. Funny thing is the two albums that got me hooked over 30 years ago was indeed Platinum and Tubular Bells. My mam owned them (and still has them) on vinyl. Great video mate!
Interesting. I was referencing a video interview with Tom Newman and another of his quotes from 'The making of Tubular Bells' where he said up to five people were on the desk at any one time but who knows, may have been more. Still can't understand how they managed it though. I've assisted mixes in analogue 24 track studios and that's bad enough when each track only has one instrument and you're only mixing 5 minute songs. Just incredible.
Loved this! Went on a Virgin cruise and had a stack of albums to play. On top was Tubular Bells! I used to listen to this in college. I used to say it taught me patience.
On the fly mixing with crib sheets would certainly be used but there was another technique; I sat in on a mix down at Boilerhouse Studios 24 track in Lytham. There were 3 big changes. 2 going into & out of the middle 8 and the final chord. They mixed just past each point, reset the mixer, restarted just before the edit, then spliced the 1/4” master afterwards.
Yes, you are absolutely right that's one way to do it for sure. I was lucky on the 24 track album sessions I did that it tended to be very straightforward band stuff so once the mix was up, with just a few sections riding a fader or two it was straight to 1/4" in one go. Sub groups on the desk helped a lot too.
At last the UA-cam algorithm has pulled a blinder!!!! (I knew it would come good, if I just kept clicking enough useless thumbnails of cats). Amazing how the stems provide even more insight to numerous lovely little melodies, that get missed or hidden, when listening to the piece as a whole. Every time I see TB analysed, I gain a fresh appreciation into the complexity, like picking apart a fabric to see the weave of colours and threads. Yet afterwards, I am always amazed at how it still manages to effortlessly flow together. Hats off to the great work you have done on this vid - labour of love indeed.
Haha. Yes the cat videos do seem to be pretty popular! But thanks for this comment. I agree with you. I did wonder if I would spoil it for myself by listening to the stems but like you I just appreciate it even more. It will always be a part of my musical life for sure. Darren
Wow just stumbled upon your page whilst looking for studio clips of TB at the Manor. Love your work and hope to enjoy more. Thank you for your time in sharing your knowledge of this quite remarkable and timeless work. Have a few "Coffees" on me.
Hey thanks for the Christmas coffee! Really appreciated. I don't know if you have The Making of Tubular Bells, Richard Newman. I got it after making this video and there were even more insights in there. The original hardback edition is still to be found andis fabulous. Not a huge book but contains a replica of the original promo leaflet for the Manor. Check it out and thanks again for the encouragement.
They were originally released by Oldfield as a remixing competition and although he didn't release the entire album, these give a fascinating insight into the recording.
They were originally released by Oldfield for a mixing competition. It's only the first 15 minutes but really fascinating. I have been passed some Peter Gabriel multis too but haven't had a chance to load them up yet.
They were released for a mixing competition years ago and I stumbled on a link but if you look in the description I have put a link so you can download then and have a play yourself.
I knew Tubular Bells are complex but have no idea how complex they are. Thanks 👍
Yes it was fascinsting pulling it all apart. Thanks for watching.
WOW weee a marvellous peak into dear ole Tom's musical act of creation here, thank U
Thanks. It was a real blast delving into this. Still every bit a masrepiece of inventiveness by all concerned.
I'm now one of Oldfield's biggest fans on planet earth. Funny thing is the two albums that got me hooked over 30 years ago was indeed Platinum and Tubular Bells. My mam owned them (and still has them) on vinyl. Great video mate!
Thanks. This was a passion piece for me. Very self-indulgent but too good an opportunity to miss!
12:07 the 2003 version is interesting but lacks the life of the original . But I do like the extended version of the ending of side 1 with drums.
Took six of them on the desk to master it!
Interesting. I was referencing a video interview with Tom Newman and another of his quotes from 'The making of Tubular Bells' where he said up to five people were on the desk at any one time but who knows, may have been more. Still can't understand how they managed it though. I've assisted mixes in analogue 24 track studios and that's bad enough when each track only has one instrument and you're only mixing 5 minute songs. Just incredible.
@@MoonhareStudio there’s so much going on. So fast. And panning too.
And! Mono reverb is a 🤯 to try
Too true. I used to use a Wem copycat!
cool 😎
Very interesting 😀👍
Thanks Billy. This video could have been 3 hours long but I managed to restrain myself.
This is awesome
Loved this! Went on a Virgin cruise and had a stack of albums to play. On top was Tubular Bells! I used to listen to this in college. I used to say it taught me patience.
Fabulous! Just love how many people were touched by this album. Thanks for watching.
Really superb Darren, thanks a million! I bought you a coffee!!
That's very kind of you. Thanks so much. This has been such fun to compile and I haven't had a chance to listen to everything in detail yet.
Great video, my father is an absolute fan of this album too, I have now plenty of technical details to share with him, thank you!
Yes it is absolutely fascinating. I am still in awe that any 19 year old could create something like this.
Great work Darren...Blue Peter Badge for you haha you missed the opportunity to say " get down Shep" when the dog came into the studio :-)
nice one
I need a new script writer!
@@MoonhareStudio :-)
On the fly mixing with crib sheets would certainly be used but there was another technique; I sat in on a mix down at Boilerhouse Studios 24 track in Lytham. There were 3 big changes. 2 going into & out of the middle 8 and the final chord. They mixed just past each point, reset the mixer, restarted just before the edit, then spliced the 1/4” master afterwards.
Yes, you are absolutely right that's one way to do it for sure. I was lucky on the 24 track album sessions I did that it tended to be very straightforward band stuff so once the mix was up, with just a few sections riding a fader or two it was straight to 1/4" in one go. Sub groups on the desk helped a lot too.
Love this Darren Superb!
Thank you Tara. You may have guessed I quite like Tubular Bells.
At last the UA-cam algorithm has pulled a blinder!!!! (I knew it would come good, if I just kept clicking enough useless thumbnails of cats).
Amazing how the stems provide even more insight to numerous lovely little melodies, that get missed or hidden, when listening to the piece as a whole. Every time I see TB analysed, I gain a fresh appreciation into the complexity, like picking apart a fabric to see the weave of colours and threads. Yet afterwards, I am always amazed at how it still manages to effortlessly flow together.
Hats off to the great work you have done on this vid - labour of love indeed.
Haha. Yes the cat videos do seem to be pretty popular! But thanks for this comment. I agree with you. I did wonder if I would spoil it for myself by listening to the stems but like you I just appreciate it even more. It will always be a part of my musical life for sure. Darren
Watching this was so illuminating, and what a superb studio console you have!
Thanks - As you will realise I'm a bit of an Oldfield fan boy!
@@MoonhareStudio Yup, I figured that out rather quickly! 😀⏰
Fascinating clip. Thank you! I'm intrigued as to how you ended up with the stems...
Listening to the Master (himself) 😁.
Wow just stumbled upon your page whilst looking for studio clips of TB at the Manor. Love your work and hope to enjoy more. Thank you for your time in sharing your knowledge of this quite remarkable and timeless work. Have a few "Coffees" on me.
Hey thanks for the Christmas coffee! Really appreciated. I don't know if you have The Making of Tubular Bells, Richard Newman. I got it after making this video and there were even more insights in there. The original hardback edition is still to be found andis fabulous. Not a huge book but contains a replica of the original promo leaflet for the Manor. Check it out and thanks again for the encouragement.
@@MoonhareStudio Thanks for that I will look out for it. Have a great new year.
This was a wonderful trip. I need to dive into those stems… where did you get them?
They were originally released by Oldfield as a remixing competition and although he didn't release the entire album, these give a fascinating insight into the recording.
@@MoonhareStudio do you know if there is any place I can download them for myself?
@@stoffer108 there's a free link to download in the description.
How in earth did you come by the multitrack files!?
They were originally released by Oldfield for a mixing competition. It's only the first 15 minutes but really fascinating. I have been passed some Peter Gabriel multis too but haven't had a chance to load them up yet.
The biggest secret is... how the hell did you get all the separate unmixed elements of the album in order to demonstrate the multi tracking.
They were released for a mixing competition years ago and I stumbled on a link but if you look in the description I have put a link so you can download then and have a play yourself.