Mike Oldfield - London Olympics 2012 opening ceremony - Alasdair Malloy Percussion Camera
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2012
- Here's percussionist Alasdair Malloy's unique perspective on his performance with Mike Oldfield as part of the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.
The clip starts at the moment when the Queen has just parachuted in and the band wait onstage during two verses of the National Anthem before beginning their performance.
Although the sound is a bit odd - highlighting the difference between the live sound and the PA, the clip captures the excitement of the occasion and glimpses can be seen on the big screen above the stadium of what was shown on television.
When Alasdair vanishes from sight he has gone to take over playing the midi tubular bells from Mike. You might just catch a glimpse of them being played on the big screen at that point.
The band is:
Mike Oldfield - guitar, bass guitar, midi tubular bells
Robin Smith - grand piano, keyboards
Jamie Talbot - clarinet and recorder
Luke Oldfield - guitar, keyboards
Ash Soan - drums
Alasdair Malloy - glockenspiel, tubular bells, bell tree, suspended cymbals, mallet kat, synth drum pads, timpani, tambourine, marching snare drum, mystery wind instrument(!). Off camera - orchestral bass drum, midi tubular bells.
I was literally crying from happiness when I saw him there. I was so happy for him.
Amazing to see the footage from this new perspective. Mike if you are watching this trail you should know that if you ever performed live in the UK again it would be a complete sell out. Your fans desperately want to see you weave your magic live again !
honestly Mr Oldfield just doesnt get enough credit by the music media in general . you have to remember he was only 20 years old when TB was released he also plays excepts from TB3 .I saw him in sydney 1982 and his band was great especially the female bass player she stood out and the crowd were in awe of her dont know her name. I hope he records the forthcoming TB shows in London next spring . Only now you can get FM radio concerts of Mr Oldfield. He should have got a grammy for TB
His mother was a nurse,so the NHS connection for him was right. Brilliant musician
The only good thing about the Opening Ceremony! 🎸🔔
Great idea to put a camera right there! You make me feel like I was there, as a part of the Mike Oldfiel's team and all the emotions you had! Regards, from México.
Mike Oldfield, the best, the genious...
Nowhere near enough cheering when the music started. I was watching from home and I was bouncing on the sofa.
An event directed by Danny Boyle... an opening with Mike Oldfield... such an amazing thing.
I think that is the first time I have heard God Save The Queen in its entirety. Must have been lovely to play such a venue.
a prize to the percussionist, he did it all
Solid gold historic footage
Mike Oldfield ist der Beste Musiker für mich.
AMONG THE OLYMPIC GODS OF MUSIC INTERNATIONALLY AND TIMELESSLY!
I was there that night! I remember this well. It was a perfect warm evening.
thanks for uploading this Alasdair,,just fantastic,
good to see Mike on stage again, and well played to you!!
What a musician
Really impressive and fun to see this man with his percussion.
Where was I back then? Why didn't I watch it? Thank you for posting this!
Still takes me back 11 years ago to when we hosted the Olympic Games.