Mike Oldfield demonstrates the Fast Riff from Amarok (audio only)

Back in 1995 I interviewed Mike in his home studio for his online mailing list. In response to a question about how he played the opening riff to Amarok, he proceeded to grab a guitar and demonstrate.
I can clearly remember being surprised to see that the left-hand fingering was extremely simple, often using just two fingers. All the work was done by the right hand.

[@TheTomnewman]

That's when I love him . . . . no cut 'n paste . . .

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

Tom, why has Mike been so silent for the past 3 years? Also, is he going to do Amarok in 5.1 surround?

[@christianblack9426]

@@KNOPFLERSGOD Important question.

[@robertheilmeier2671]

Thanks for sharing this plainly indescribably amazing bit of musical history. Out of the cacaphony of tuning the guitar suddenly arises sheer bliss!

[@EniaPiano]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this! :)

[@stalledrangen]

It takes probably a little bit more than an afternoon to learn it.

[@peddaz55]

so. fuckin. sick! :D

[@keitharksey8622]

Excellent. I'm now off to destroy my guitar !!

[@josepalacid]

😂 I also ripped mine to the fire, then my keyboard too. Oh, actually, the bongoes, the tambourine a flute and two whistles were all in the same session. (it was a cold night, i should say).

[@Tuurke01]

I was hoping for a real tutorial from the master...;-)

[@peddaz55]

And then? Try and fail for the rest of your life? :D

[@bobin1973]

Cult riff