Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn rare 7'' single version, remaster

In 1975, after the huge success of his first album and the not-so-successful following album, the young 22 year old genius, somewhat dissappointed with the negative reaction to his second effort, returned to the studio to, in his own words, give it his best. Thus Mike created a masterpiece called Ommadawn. The title may be an iteration of a Gaelic word for a fool, or an insinuation to a genious who understands more than many do, while actually running the show. A fitting title for a work of art of this magnitude. Enigmatic, yet light hearted. Perhaps self-mocking or alluding to Tarot. Who knows. Only Mike. But like Kubrick's 2001 or Mercury's Bohemian Rhapsody, the best art is always left to the consumer's imagination and interpretation.
Taking over the producer's and technician's place himself, along with playing most of the instruments, Mike even used his bare feet to control the recording tape while simultaneously playing and recording. Overdubbing was so extensive that the magnetic tape was worn out all the way to trasparency, rendering it unuseful, what forced Mike to throw the whole sesion out and start over from scratch. That early version is still available online and refferred to as Ommadawn, the lost version. I am, however, personally baffled by this rare single version - a 7'' mix, or rather, an alternate take of the Part I finale, only available on the rare French 45-rpm vinyl single.
The differences from the album version are audible mostly in the vocals and guitars and the raw mix that gives this piece the sharp edge that, for me, takes the cake.
Ommadawn was performed live and some of these performances can be found online. Each one is different, fluidly accomodated to the current band lineup or orchestra, depending on the occasion. Each one is amazing in it's own right, as Ommadawn is a magical musical piece that just keeps on giving. During the recording of Ommadawn, Mike suffered the loss of his mother, finding the only comfort in this new piece of music that he made. You can feel the sincerety. You can sense the creativity of a young genius. I've heard it a million times and I still get the goosebumps every single time. A piece of music like this comes once in a lifetime.
Since this is the best version of the 45 vinyl rip that I could find, I tried to clean up the crackle, pop and hiss noise of the record, spread the stereo image and limit the signal without losing the sonic spectrum in hope to boost it up a little bit, and get it sounding somewhat clearer and louder, to my own taste. I made an honest mistake in my previous upload of this, crediting the vocals to Sally Oldfield instead of Clodagh Simonds. I stand corrected, and thank everyone who commented. This led me to more personnel research and digging up the Jabula ensemble that did the African drumming. A proper picture of Eddie Tatatne was impossible to find, but he is most likely one of the people in the Jabula group photo that I included in the video. If anyone can be of help in detecting him, it would be nice to give proper credit to all musicians who contributed to this timeless work of art.
If you dislike the remaster, you can still find my previous upload of this here (the untouched vinyl rip), but keep in mind Sally is not singing the lead vocals: • Mike Oldfield - Ommada...
All images found on Google, video footage taken from KZbin upload of the "Making of Ommadawn" documentary - I do not own any of the reused material and all copyright and ownership belongs to it's original holder and rightful owner. This video is not monetised and is aimed exlusevly to fans, for enjoyment of this wonderful piece of music. I am certain it comes from out of this world.
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[@relativwork]

I still got emotionally, every time I'm hearing this part. Love it !!!

[@joshbrown588]

I seriously think he should be made a sir for the work and enjoyment he has given to people through his music.

[@philliphopkins6903]

MASTERPIECE

[@tombularbells]

Ommadawn = my absolute no1 record ❤

[@ilovemydog6847]

MIke Oldfield and his music: Perfection personified.

[@hotpotato4027]

Amazing piece of music, incredible blend of instruments and vocals making an emotionally charged masterpiece …sublime. Oh, and married with a great video.

[@slawomirmiskiewicz6550]

I love songs

[@davidsimon2096]

I never tire of listening to this.Forget Tubular Bells- this is his masterpiece-so emotionally powerful.

[@jogisecreto5750]

He has literally 20 masterpiece albums, covering 44 years (1973-2017) which are difficult to rank. But it can safely be said IMO that Tubular Bells II is the absolute pinnacle.

[@matiasmov1]

@@jogisecreto5750 IMO...Ommadawn and Incantations, and I couldn't be more sure of what I'm saying....

[@peterkoch3777]

My personal favourite is Ommadawn. It is the most powerful piece by MO. Plus you get that silly little childs song at the end... that i love ever so much too❤😂

[@Tangobob1]

You did a great job with this Video. See, even I listen to Oldfield since the early 80ies and I consider myself as a fan. Never knew about the lyrics and meaning. Thanks for that, really appreciated. 👍👍👍

[@joycedixon8746]

Love this music xx

[@juaneladioplazacuesta8615]

Es una obra de arte, me encantaaa!!👏👏👍

[@ianrigg8838]

The music master

[@uweseiffert9362]

I love Ommadawn. Thanks for uploading this.

[@UteAlbers-yd1se]

I Like Ommadawn ( and Return to Ommadawn) .Very good Album 👍🎶🙂

[@gerardvandeninden1465]

"I've heard it a million times and I still get the goosebumps every single time" so true, can I call you brother?

[@sinajakelic]

you sure can

[@Andy-yo3hd]

You've got another brother here!

[@QuickEyedSky]

It's an archetypal perfection.

[@millocoptero2394]

Para mi es excelente 📌

[@ericvandenelsen1245]

A very respectable resume of a 40 m. masterpiece. Music of my younger years, music of my life, music for life! Good job, Love it!

[@heikegeyer1266]

Sound of my youth. Thank you for loading up.

[@sinajakelic]

you’re welcome

[@heikegeyer1266]

This especially spirit of this art has touched me all my lifetime, gave me everytime the power to everything. Music is my heartbeat. And it never had lost this special power. Thank you.

[@sinajakelic]

@@heikegeyer1266 especially this kind of unique music that rare artists like Mike are able to produce. Music is the spirit that dwells within our own spirit. I’m glad my upload found you. Have a great evening.

[@Heaven3003]

Perfect edit & video... the proto chillout track. The second chillout record ever. The first? Hergest Ridge.

[@sinajakelic]

thank you 🤘

[@MrRobbyvent]

the only flaw: it had to last longer

[@sinajakelic]

agree 100%

[@MarcoAntonio-ve7je]

Belíssima, sounds of GOD !!!

[@GeorgesCalvez]

Quand Ommadawn est sorti en cassette audio il existait sur la face B un morceau instrumental que je n’ai jamais reentendu ! À cosonnance irlandaise ! Si quelqu’un l’a ?

[@pascalmortiermoreisinu6944]

What a sad song ! I like it so much.

[@ambidextra_ambidextra]

OMG, I am shocked by the existence of this, thank you for remastering, and uploading

[@ElChokin]

Buen vídeo, gracias amigo.

[@DamienSeynaeve]

Mike Oldfield est un Dieu de la musique comme il y en a peu

[@BarleyC]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!

[@waldemarpolewacz3772]

Muzyka magiczna, ukochana ....:)))

[@joycedixon8746]

Still listening xx

[@sinajakelic]

ommadawn never gets old

[@pinballKing012]

A Masterpiece,,,

[@Smaragdschloss]

To be honest, I have never been a fan of Mike Oldfield and do not like the entire album 'Ommadawn', that I owned in the past, but I really love these vocals of Clodagh Simonds and the additional vocals of Bridget St. John and Sally Oldfield. It sounds like a hymn for a beautiful, free and angelic land (in opposition to the satanic NWO), where 'milk and honey' flow. Ok, forget the lyrics, haha. For me it feels like I'm home. I If I was Clodagh or one of the other girls, I would be so proud to belong to this fantastic part of the song or the album. I admire them for that. These thoughts and feelings while participating are ultimately stored in the Akashic Records forever. That gives her or them a kind of God status. In any case, this part has overwhelmed me from the beginning since the 70s until today. I know very, very many pieces of music, but this vocal part is the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard. My respect to Mike for the composition and the girls! I would also like to mention the excellent version of the York Remix. At least the first 3 minutes until the techno stuff starts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHK3c3-tisx4a9E

[@sinajakelic]

The vocal melody of Ommadawn is indeed one of the most beautiful pieces ever written in my opinion and for over 30 years it has always brought goosebumps to my skin and intrigue in my mind. Thank you for linking the remix as I havent heard it for many years. I would love to have that isolated vocal track. cheers sir

[@j.r.bertholet3644]

❤

[@miguelangelrebollo9397]

¡¡Un final totalmente desgarrador!!👍🏻. Oldfield for ever

[@michaelchamberlain5235]

Tubular Bells oh mu flute!

[@Wilmus]

The climax...

[@doubleducks814]

Imagine your alone in a space ship in the middle of a battle.

[@eddihagenburgergranate368]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❣

[@bobleponge6091]

excellente version !!!!! du très grand Mike

[@irinamihajlovic9121]

BRAVO. Hvala!

[@michaelclentworth1283]

I first heard this in the Saturn rocket launch sequence in The Space Movie.

[@sinajakelic]

the french version or the regular ommadawn (lp version)?

[@michaelclentworth1283]

@@sinajakelic The regular version.

[@jogisecreto5750]

@@michaelclentworth1283 Unfortunate Mike has so much connection with fake outer space and the demoinc NASA....you know that the "globe earth" theory is not true...no Moon spacemen, no international spaceships...its all a colossal deception.

[@angelika4450]

💞

[@misanthropas]

Hvala brat!

[@sinajakelic]

uzivaj brate