An absolute masterpiece, Oldfield’s best work, and this 1976 edition is so much better than the 1974 mix and far, far better than the recent 2010 mix. I was so disappointed what Oldfield did with the main theme here at in the truly destructive 2010 mix at 5 minutes in, chopping the primary blossoming theme up meaninglessly. It is a tragedy that the only version available is this pinacle of music and the only equal to Incantations, is the sabotaged 2010 mix. This 1976 mix should remain the default and final version of Hergest Ridge as it was most of his career.
I disagree. I prefer the 2010 (and 1974) version by far. Especially the first minutes... in the 1976 mix you can barely hear the glockenspiel... I also like the intensity of the organ sound in the 1974-2010 versions.... At any rate, we agree that, regardless of the version, it's a masterpiece....
I prefer the original 1974 version, which I only discovered in the 90s. The 1976 version became the default mix, which seemed to have so much taken out. I don't tend to listen to the 2010 version as I agree with this comment about the treatment of the section 5 minutes in. However, I'm also very grateful to be able have three versions to listen to!
As i have always said. A far more grown up album than the iconic first. Filled with sadness and probably inspired by your dear mum. Will never forget you Mike.
A true classic. Being from around the area I can really appreciate his work! I did a cinematic video around the ridge on my channel. th-cam.com/video/DiaDEYxFw8E/w-d-xo.html
This album could have been a Masterpiece. Unfortunately Mike Oldfield didn't use his estimated net worth of $245 million. to pay a music technician to edit out the awful high pitched hissy sibilance sound @ the higher ''Ahhhh ' vocals part ? Listen to the ''ahhhhhh ahhhhh part ,and you will notice a terrible hissy or zzzzzzzz sound on the high chorus vocals. This sound is in every single upload of Hergest Ridge -across the internet. Arrrghhh.
best version by far; and the masterpiece of masterpieces imo
This is the only one And best Version ever! Thank you sooooo much for Sharing!👍
Immortale Mike!
The BEST version, by far
Que pasada de lp. Poco conocido. Cuanto sentimiento
Mon meilleur album ❤️❤️👍👍👌
8:40
I'm an oldie with lots of health issues
When my time is up
This 8:40 is the music played at my funeral
Love to everyone here
it's mine too and I wrote it down already. In the meantime I hope you're ok? ❤
The entire joy,sadness,madness,shine,unspeakable emotion of life in one man
What is mysterious is he is not great at verbalising his emotions/thoughts. Music was his best form of communication.
An absolute masterpiece, Oldfield’s best work, and this 1976 edition is so much better than the 1974 mix and far, far better than the recent 2010 mix. I was so disappointed what Oldfield did with the main theme here at in the truly destructive 2010 mix at 5 minutes in, chopping the primary blossoming theme up meaninglessly. It is a tragedy that the only version available is this pinacle of music and the only equal to Incantations, is the sabotaged 2010 mix. This 1976 mix should remain the default and final version of Hergest Ridge as it was most of his career.
Thought I’d typed what you have. I wholeheartedly agree.
Disagree. It could have been. too bad money comes first before Quailty.
I disagree. I prefer the 2010 (and 1974) version by far. Especially the first minutes... in the 1976 mix you can barely hear the glockenspiel... I also like the intensity of the organ sound in the 1974-2010 versions.... At any rate, we agree that, regardless of the version, it's a masterpiece....
I prefer the original 1974 version, which I only discovered in the 90s. The 1976 version became the default mix, which seemed to have so much taken out. I don't tend to listen to the 2010 version as I agree with this comment about the treatment of the section 5 minutes in. However, I'm also very grateful to be able have three versions to listen to!
10:05 the best part of ever
As i have always said. A far more grown up album than the iconic first. Filled with sadness and probably inspired by your dear mum. Will never forget you Mike.
Well it was worth it for the music he made 🤦🏻♂️
Never understood why Mike was never happy with this album. It’s my favourite of all time. It’s deep and soulful without getting raucous.
My favourite one, too.
Perfect music to indulge in,to stop and think ,to try to consider the meanders of your existence.
10:12 superb
Gracias cesar :")
This is modern classical music but the music establishment is too dumb to realise it.
This And Tubular Bells selling many Million 😉
But only the Music Label get 95% of the Money! Mike only became 5%😢
A true classic. Being from around the area I can really appreciate his work! I did a cinematic video around the ridge on my channel. th-cam.com/video/DiaDEYxFw8E/w-d-xo.html
50th anniversary celebration 28th and 29th of September with gathering and walk on the Sunday!!🎸🌞
Ennek a zenének (is) köze van az Univerzumhoz, a túlvilághoz, az energiákhoz. Engem legalábbis ez (is) fog várni odaát...
This album could have been a Masterpiece. Unfortunately Mike Oldfield didn't use his estimated net worth of $245 million. to pay a music technician to edit out the awful high pitched hissy sibilance sound @ the higher ''Ahhhh ' vocals part ? Listen to the ''ahhhhhh ahhhhh part ,and you will notice a terrible hissy or zzzzzzzz sound on the high chorus vocals. This sound is in every single upload of Hergest Ridge -across the internet. Arrrghhh.