Description
Mike Oldfield: Five Miles Out | Remastered Audio CD
UPC: 0602537404384
MPN: Oldfi-0602537404384
Brand Name: Universal Music Group / Mercury Records
Overview
Originally released in 1982, Five Miles Out is one of Mike Oldfield’s most ambitious and adventurous albums. Blending progressive rock, Celtic-inspired melodies, and electronic experimentation, the record showcases Oldfield’s mastery as a multi-instrumentalist and visionary composer. This 2013 remastered edition brings renewed clarity and depth to the original sound, while also including rare and unreleased bonus tracks.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (Remastered Edition)
- Genre: Progressive Rock / Art Rock
- Original Release Date: August 1982
- Remastered Release Date: 2013
- Label: Mercury Records / Universal Music Group
- Country of Manufacture: EU
- Track Count: 7 (including bonus material)
- Total Length: Approx. 58 minutes
Interesting Facts
- Epic Composition: The opening track, Taurus II (24:45), is a progressive rock suite that stands among Oldfield’s longest and most intricate works, featuring shifting themes, folk touches, and experimental textures.
- Hit Single Connection: The track Family Man later became a worldwide hit when covered by the pop group Hall & Oates in 1983.
- Technical Innovation: Five Miles Out (the title track) was inspired by a near-fatal plane incident Oldfield experienced, with authentic aviation radio communications integrated into the song’s structure.
- Expanded Edition: This remastered release adds bonus tracks, including Waldberg (The Peak) (original B-side) and a previously unreleased demo version of Five Miles Out.
Track Listing
- Taurus II – 24:45
- Family Man – 3:45
- Orabidoo – 13:03
- Mount Teidi – 4:10
- Five Miles Out – 4:22 Bonus Tracks:
- Waldberg (The Peak) – 3:27 (B-side of single, 1982)
- Five Miles Out (Demo Version) – 4:10 (Previously unreleased)
Publishers
This compilation ℗ & © 2013 Mike Oldfield, under exclusive license to Mercury Records Limited. Distributed by Universal Music Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, reproduction, and public performance prohibited.
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