Music of the Spheres

by Mike Oldfield

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: January 2008
  • Label: Universal
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 45:21
  • Community rating: 3.23/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The veteran multi-instrumentalist makes his formal debut in the classical genre with this ambitious, fully orchestrated concept album based on the ancient Pythagorean theory of celestial harmony. Featuring contributions from Lang Lang and Hayley Westenra, the record topped the UK Classical charts upon release.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Harbinger (4:08)
  2. Animus (3:09)
  3. Silhouette (3:19)
  4. Shabda (3:56)
  5. The Tempest (5:48)
  6. Harbinger (Reprise) (1:30)
  7. On My Heart (2:26)
  8. Aurora (3:42)
  9. Prophecy (2:54)
  10. On My Heart (Reprise) (1:16)
  11. Harmonia Mundi (3:46)
  12. The Other Side (1:28)
  13. Empyrean (1:37)
  14. Musica Universalis (6:22)

Credits

  • Heather Cairncross - backing vocals
  • Jacqueline Barron - backing vocals
  • Mae McKenna - backing vocals
  • Mary Carewe - backing vocals
  • Nicole Tibbels - backing vocals
  • Sarah Eyden - backing vocals
  • Ben Griffis - bass
  • Frances Casey - bass

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