Description
Mike Oldfield – Platinum / Audio CD
UPC 0077778642824
Product Details
- Label: Virgin
- Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo
- Country: UK & Europe
- Released: 1993
- Genre: Rock
Overview
Platinum is a seminal album from Mike Oldfield that combines his signature instrumental rock with intricate compositions. Originally released in 1979 and reissued in 1993, the album features four distinct parts in its title track, alongside engaging songs such as Woodhenge and Sally. Oldfield's experimental approach to progressive rock is fully realized, weaving together atmospheric sounds, rhythm-driven sections, and melodic sequences. Highlights include the iconic Platinum suite, with its fusion of rock and orchestral elements, and I Got Rhythm, featuring vocals by Wendy Roberts. This album stands as a landmark in Oldfield's career, showcasing his versatility and innovation in sound.
Track Listing
- Part 1: Airborne – 5:06
- Part 2: Platinum – 6:03
- Part 3: Charleston – 3:17
- Part 4: North Star / Platinum Finale – 4:43
- Woodhenge – 4:06
- Sally – 5:00
- Punkadiddle – 4:56
- I Got Rhythm (Vocals by Wendy Roberts) – 4:40
Key Credits
- Bass: Franscico Centeno, Hansford Rowe, Neil Jason
- Congas: Demalza
- Drums: Alan Schwartzberg, Maurice Pert
- Drums, Vibraphone: Pierre Moerlin
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Vibraphone, Marimba, Vocals: Mike Oldfield
- Engineer: Kurt Munkacsi, Tom Newman
- Engineer [Assistant]: Renate Blauel, Richard Manwaring
- Keyboards: Nicko Ramsden, Pete Lemer
- Producer: Tom Newman
- Arranged By [Horns]: Michael Riesman, Peter Gordon
- Arranged By [Vocals]: David Bedford
- Tubular Bells: Sally Cooper
- Vocals: Wendy Roberts
