The making of mike oldfield s tubular bells richard newman music maker books ltd isbn 1 870951 174. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. It was written by chris dewey who is also the editor of dark star, the official fan magazine for mike oldfield. Chris dewey is the editor of mike oldfield s fan magazine and has worked directly with mike oldfield, virgin records, emi, wea, universal music, mike s managers, promoters, guest musicians, producers, engineers and personal assistants since founding the notforprofit dark star in 1986. Chris dewey is the editor of mike oldfields fan magazine and has worked directly with mike oldfield, virgin records, emi, wea, univer. Chris dewey, mike oldfield a life dedicated to music gillingham, brimstone press, 20. A life dedicated to music deliberately takes a different approach, documenting the events of mikes career through the information gathered in interviews during 27 years of producing mike oldfield fan magazines. Chris dewey documents the events of mike oldfield s 45year career through the eyes of the musicians. His work blends progressive rock with world, folk, classical, electronic, ambient, and newage music.
Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music chris dewey brimstone press isbn 1906385351. John dewey was born in 1942 and grew up in greater london. The uk newspaper the daily mail has an interview with mike in todays edition. Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music is a biography written by chris dewey, published by brimstone press, released in connection with the 40th anniversary of tubular bells. The making of mike oldfields tubular bells new age. The biography, mike oldfield a life dedicated to music, was. Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music new age music. Although predominantly covering oldfields music drawing on interviews with collaborating musicians, family members and school friends conducted by dewey. Buy mike oldfield a life dedicated to music, oxfam, chris dewey, 1906385351, 9781906385354. Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music ebook by chris. Mike oldfielda life dedicated to music by chris dewey. Elements represents the many sides of mike oldfield, and is a short but interesting journey through some of this multiinstrumentalists best efforts. He has worked with many other artists, playing woodwind, as producer or as recording engineer, and has created radio drama for bbc. Join facebook to connect with chris dewey and others you may know.
As well as being very well written, it has been excellently publicised and marketed by chris. Oldfield has gone back to basics by playing everything. When you register to our service, youll enjoy instant access to mike oldfields agent giving you the opportunity to contact her team in a matter of moments. The book is a great read and mike oldfield many fans will find the stories, quotes and pictures both interesting and entertaining. Chris book mike oldfield a life dedicated to music is brimstone press bestselling book to date. Michael gordon oldfield born 15 may 1953 is an english multiinstrumentalist and composer. Chris dewey documents the events of mike oldfield s 45year career through the eyes of the musicians, music. Chris is married with two children and lives in dorset. Mike oldfields tubular bells 1973 always seems relevant. Dark star editor chris dewey wrote this biography on mike oldfield to celebrate the 40th anniversary of tubular bells.
He studied languages at cambridge and for many years taught german and russian in schools and further education. The book covers the whole of oldfields life from his early schooldays up to his appearance at the 2012 summer olympics opening ceremony. Mike oldfield tubular bells live at the bbc 1973 hq remastered duration. A life dedicated to music, chris dewey 20 the making of mike oldfields tubular bells, richard newman 1993 mike oldfield. Mike oldfielda life dedicated to music by chris dewey is. A man and his music, sean moraghan 2006 june 1st 1974. Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music publicaciones. Oldfield, mike 1953 people and organisations trove. Biography of mike oldfield by chris dewey limited edition high resolution colour photos from the book certificate number 12 of 25 biography to celebrate the 40th anniversary of tb. Chris dewey author of mike oldfield a life dedicated to. Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music by chris dewey. This new hardback biography, mike oldfield a life dedicated to music, has been published to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of tubular bells on 25th may. The mike oldfield chronology, patrick lemieux 2014 mike oldfield. Chris dewey is the editor of mike oldfield fan magazine dark star, so it wouldnt do to expect scrupulous impartiality.
Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music posts facebook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In it, he talks about playing at the guggenheim, tubular bells and his reasons for leaving the uk. Chris dewey is the editor of mike oldfields fan magazine and has worked directly with mike oldfield read more. Chris dewey is the editor of mike oldfields fan magazine and has worked directly with mike oldfield, virgin records, emi, wea, universal music, mikes managers, promoters, guest musicians, producers, engineers and personal assistants since founding the notforprofit dark star in 1986. Mike oldfield a life dedicated to music ebook por chris. New anecdotes and photos in the story of mikes oldfields career, from his childhood, through the inaugural virgin records release of tubular bells to. How mike oldfield came to be who he is, his drive to become a musician and his personal motivations about his distinguished career are covered in detail in his own excellent autobiography, changeling, published by virgin books in 2007. Sixteen of his albums are spoken for, with the same number of tracks making up this assortment. Mike oldfield has always been a bit eccentric but some of the information in this book beggars belief.
To unlock contact details for mike oldfields agent and mike oldfields management staff, simply log in or register online today. This new hardback biography, mike oldfield a life dedicated to music, has been published to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of tubular bells on 25th may, 20 and is available to order from stock now. Then again, youll only buy this if youre an oldfield fanatic, so you wont be hankering after kissand tell rocknroll saturnalia. Chris dewey principal consultant and founder connexus. The autobiography of mike oldfield london,virgin books, 2007. Buy mike oldfield a life dedicated to music by dewey, chris isbn. A life dedicated to music deliberately takes a different approach, documenting the events of mike s career through the information gathered in interviews during 27 years of producing mike oldfield fan. We are run as an unincorporated association and make no profit. Two lengthy tracks recreate the feeling of vinyl and, from the outset, its clear this could only be oldfield. A life dedicated to music dark star mike oldfield magazine. Chris was looking for a coeditor following the departure of peter evans, whose music from the darkness was one of the first books about mike oldfield.
Kevin ayers, john cale, nico, eno, mike oldfield and robert wyatt. Les penning is a british folk musician and composer, best known for his work with mike oldfield on the album ommadawn and several of oldfield s singles. Once, he took a lion yes, a lion on a chain down to his local pub and seemed surprised when a female customer started screaming. Changeling the autobiography of mike oldfield virgin books ltd isbn 978 1 85227 381 1. A life dedicated to music deliberately takes a different approach, documenting the events of mikes career through the information gathered in interviews during 27 years of producing mike oldfield fan. It is like a well of creativity and youthful optimism that never gets empty. He was a pleasure to work with, including giving his time to help us with the technical side of e books. The book covers the whole of mike oldfield s life from his early schooldays up to his appearance at the 2012 summer olympics opening ceremony. The collection opens up with the exorcists theme, which peaked at number seven on billboards top 40, and is oldfield s claim to fame.
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