Mike Oldfield – Mike Oldfield’s The Orchestral Hergest Ridge

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The Orchestral Hergest Ridge Part 1 19:54
The Orchestral Hergest Ridge Part 2 17:11
Tubular Bells Part 1 25:17

Mike Oldfield feat. Steve Hillage – *The Orchestral Hergest Ridge* (Live, Audio Vaults) is a live recording that reimagines one of the absolute masterpieces of British progressive music. The album presents an orchestral version of *Hergest Ridge*—a suite originally released in 1974—revisited here in a symphonic format with a broader, cinematic scope. The inclusion of Steve Hillage adds a psychedelic and lyrical guitar element that engages in a dialogue with the orchestra and Oldfield’s characteristic minimalist structures. The result is a rich, meditative, and dynamic sonic flow that expands upon the original work’s pastoral and progressive atmospheres. This Audio Vaults edition captures an intense, rare performance, offering a fresh take on one of Mike Oldfield’s most iconic works—blending experimentation, classical music, and rock sensibilities.