Fabulous! I fondly remember a mince pie eating competion with Les at The Shire Hall Presteigne. I think it was 1977, the occasion being a Christmas party thrown by Garry Banks and Nicky Jones-Evans. There was much fun!
Rob & Les, this is an absolutely stunning arrangement and a nice story on the video too. I also need to contradict Ted's Tube's comment about the Oldfield mask. Rob's music stands up in its own right with its own 'signature' and certainly doesn't feel like a pastiche of Oldfield or anyone else. It's also great to see Les Penning back in action and the work that he and Rob are doing together is a joy to hear (I would go as far as saying that their version of Portsmouth is better than the original!). Keep up the good work, both of you! Nigel
Nigel Cryer What tripe. Better than Mike Oldfields original😂. That’s ridiculous. Rob is a copyist. Why doesn’t he be original. I’ve followed Oldfield since TB. He has influenced and emotionally helped millions of people the world over. Les is a fabulous musician, but Mike Oldfield brought him into recognition through his music. I’d never heard of Les Penning till In dulci Jubilo... I loved Pipe Tune, Argiers, Portsmouth, Ommadawn. Rob is obviously an Oldfield fan, but he is copying Oldfields style, Mike’s music and genius is instantly recognisable, this isn’t.
just discovered this (Literally in the last 20 minutes), and I can't begin to tell you how much I love it.
Heartwarming and utterly enthralling - Beautiful work Rob, Les and all the mafiosa! Bless you all!!! xxx
Cant agree more ! Tears in my eyes.
Can't agree more Tom, brought tears to my eyes!!
Love this rob! Superb twist on a classic 😊
Better than the original....still very emotional after this video. Wonderful, beautiful and incredibly moving. Les is such an incredible human being.
Beautiful!! ❤
I can't speak from all the warm emotions,combined music and video.Thank you for this gift.👏🌷
What a wonderful recording and beautiful video
So moving! Great work Les and Rob! Congratulations on your No. 3 chart placing for Christmas 2018! Re-release next year and go from No. 3 to No. 1!!
a unique version of a beautiful song, well done to all involved.
Fabulous! I fondly remember a mince pie eating competion with Les at The Shire Hall Presteigne. I think it was 1977, the occasion being a Christmas party thrown by Garry Banks and Nicky Jones-Evans. There was much fun!
Bravo Maestros !!
Beautiful and full of the Christmas spirit! Get it in the charts now!
Beautiful arragement and great video! Mr Rob you're a genius!
I like it. A treatment which is both poignant and joyful, as well as sensitive and exuberant. A difficult balance to strike.
I;m loving it ! Really brought a smile to my face. Can't wait for my CD of delights to arrive
Nice video ,well done Les and Rob, oh and Haydn ! :)
I love this. Brilliant!
Wonderful, thank you.
Hi Les, fantastic arrangement and video well done! I still have my original Ommadawn LP in the attic:)
Fantastic love it
Rob & Les, this is an absolutely stunning arrangement and a nice story on the video too. I also need to contradict Ted's Tube's comment about the Oldfield mask. Rob's music stands up in its own right with its own 'signature' and certainly doesn't feel like a pastiche of Oldfield or anyone else. It's also great to see Les Penning back in action and the work that he and Rob are doing together is a joy to hear (I would go as far as saying that their version of Portsmouth is better than the original!). Keep up the good work, both of you! Nigel
Nigel Cryer What tripe. Better than Mike Oldfields original😂. That’s ridiculous. Rob is a copyist. Why doesn’t he be original. I’ve followed Oldfield since TB. He has influenced and emotionally helped millions of people the world over. Les is a fabulous musician, but Mike Oldfield brought him into recognition through his music. I’d never heard of Les Penning till In dulci Jubilo... I loved Pipe Tune, Argiers, Portsmouth, Ommadawn. Rob is obviously an Oldfield fan, but he is copying Oldfields style, Mike’s music and genius is instantly recognisable, this isn’t.
@@firstfill5072 It does sound like Mike is doing the guitar work in these....
Well, it's really moving and has an extra depth that the hit version lacks. The first was a stomp, but this is a story😀
Masterful :-)
Seriously sounds like Mike Oldfield narrating at the start.
T'was just getting going, and it stopped...
Made my face leak. Beautiful.
Who Directs all the videos for Rob Reed? They are all so beautiful.
my handiwork.thank you
1:55 Did the kid play that badly? :O