Mike Oldfield - The Art in Heaven Concert (Live in Berlin)

Starring:Mike Oldfield
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Time, place, and content come together nicely in this concert extravaganza, spectacularly produced by German light-show specialists Art in Heaven and featuring guitarist-keyboardist Mike Oldfield and a cast of thousands (well, dozens) performing in Siegessaule Square in Berlin on New Year's Eve 1999. Totaling about one hour, the show is divided between "classic songs" (including a brief version of "Tubular Bells," still by far Oldfield's best-known piece) and "Millennium Bell songs." The latter are a bit more beat-heavy than Oldfield's earlier work, but for the most part his accessible New Age/progressive sound remains intact; unfortunately, the fact that Oldfield helped pioneer that style doesn't keep it from sounding a bit dated. This couldn't have been one his most comfortable gigs--it's disconcerting to see the musicians' breath, or watch them wearing overcoats, furry hats, and even gloves--but the huge crowd remains enraptured throughout. Bonus DVD features include an Oldfield interview. --Sam Graham
Description
Berlin welcomes the new millennium with the world's most spectacular light show, set to the timeless music of Mike Oldfield performing live in concert. The sky above Berlin turns into a unique pyramid of light, with more than half a million spectators experiencing this superlative show at the foot of Berlin's beautiful Victory Column. Oldfield performs several of his legendary classics, including "Tubular Bells," "Moonlight Shadow" and "Shadow on the Wall," as well as the premiere of his album, The Millennium Bell, climaxing in the special "Art in Heaven." Also featuring the State Orchestra and the Glinka State Choir of St. Petersburg, this amazing event of art, culture and music commemorates the start of the new millennium in spectacular style! Songs: Tubular Bells, Portsmouth, Moonlight Shadow, Secrets, Shadows on the Wall, Sunilght Shining through Cloud, The Doge's Palace, Mastermind, Broad Sunlit Uplands, Liberation, Amber Light, The Millennium Bell, Art in Heaven.

Mike Oldfield - The Art in Heaven Concert (Live in Berlin)
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Incredible.

A brilliant DVD just as I expected from Mike Oldfield.

Mike Oldfield-Live in Berlin

Good Music, Not So Good Production

An awesome show!

Mike Oldfield - The Art in Heaven Concert (Live in Berlin)
Starring: Mike Oldfield
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00008RH0I
Release Date: 2003-05-20

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Time, place, and content come together nicely in this concert extravaganza, spectacularly produced by German light-show specialists Art in Heaven and featuring guitarist-keyboardist Mike Oldfield and a cast of thousands (well, dozens) performing in Siegessaule Square in Berlin on New Year's Eve 1999. Totaling about one hour, the show is divided between "classic songs" (including a brief version of "Tubular Bells," still by far Oldfield's best-known piece) and "Millennium Bell songs." The latter are a bit more beat-heavy than Oldfield's earlier work, but for the most part his accessible New Age/progressive sound remains intact; unfortunately, the fact that Oldfield helped pioneer that style doesn't keep it from sounding a bit dated. This couldn't have been one his most comfortable gigs--it's disconcerting to see the musicians' breath, or watch them wearing overcoats, furry hats, and even gloves--but the huge crowd remains enraptured throughout. Bonus DVD features include an Oldfield interview. --Sam Graham

Description

Berlin welcomes the new millennium with the world's most spectacular light show, set to the timeless music of Mike Oldfield performing live in concert. The sky above Berlin turns into a unique pyramid of light, with more than half a million spectators experiencing this superlative show at the foot of Berlin's beautiful Victory Column. Oldfield performs several of his legendary classics, including "Tubular Bells," "Moonlight Shadow" and "Shadow on the Wall," as well as the premiere of his album, The Millennium Bell, climaxing in the special "Art in Heaven." Also featuring the State Orchestra and the Glinka State Choir of St. Petersburg, this amazing event of art, culture and music commemorates the start of the new millennium in spectacular style! Songs: Tubular Bells, Portsmouth, Moonlight Shadow, Secrets, Shadows on the Wall, Sunilght Shining through Cloud, The Doge's Palace, Mastermind, Broad Sunlit Uplands, Liberation, Amber Light, The Millennium Bell, Art in Heaven.

Customer Reviews:

Incredible........2006-12-22

I have been an MO fan since the days of Tubular Bells. I can't say enough about this release. Having Miriam Stockley alongside was awesome. Her voice melds well with MO's muscianship. Each and every song flows, even on the obviously frigid night there in Germany. I don't know how they did it, but this is a must buy for MO fans.

A brilliant DVD just as I expected from Mike Oldfield........2006-02-04

As a newcomer to internet buying, I bought this concert DVD only recently. I have admired this brilliant musician for his ability and his calmness on stage. Considering the weather at that time of the concert, all of the participants did a magnificent job. I have nearly all the concert DVD's by Mike Oldfield, including the Knebworth concert, the Edinburgh concert, the exposed tour and Tubular Bells 111. The pleasure of being one of Mike's musicians showed itself in the impromtu dances on stage at the time nearing midnight of that particular day. A definitive buy for every one of Mike's fans and others not exactly so.

Mike Oldfield-Live in Berlin.......2005-09-12

I enjoyed this DVD because it was VERY professionally done, and the music was awesome. Mike Oldfield is one of the most talented musicans I have ever heard or had the privilege of listening to. To see him perform live was a moving experience I will never forget. I would recommend this DVD to any who has a passion for excellent music. A job well done!!

Good Music, Not So Good Production.......2003-07-15

I have been a Mike Oldfield fan for may years and have yearned for a DVD or VHS copy of any one of is many concerts. When I discovered this DVD I was delighted. And I watched it with great anticipation I was lifted up by Mike's amazing God given, gift for music. I can't tell you how great the music was!!! The behind the scenes look at the productions is impressive, and this is comming form a guy who has done live stage productions. The equipment and tech stuff is amazing. The only draw back that I saw was the switching of the video for the concert was something my cat could have done. I edit video for a living and coming from an expert I was very dissapointed. But if you have never edited video or know anything about the field you will still notice the lack of production quality. Mike does look annoyed at all the moving cameras around him, as well as the consistant explosions of fireworks durring the concert (another annoyance.) The Video of Art In Heaven is an amazing piece of music that is an origianl compulation of some of Mike's greatest pices as well as some new ones made specificly for the concert. But again my cat would do a better job of the editing. The over use of layered video and chroma-keyed fireworks becomes very "hokey". In fact there are a few spots where it looks like the missed some to the original special efects in the concert and the tried to digitaly recreate them. HA HA.
All in all, I do highly recomend the DVD. It is Mike's only american DVD you can by that is in an NTSC format. If you like Mike I recomend buying a PAL or SECAM DVD deck and TV. Then buy the european DVDs that are available over in europe. But that is if your a big fan of Mike Oldfield. And can be expensive with shipping and handleing.

An awesome show!.......2003-06-09

I knew this would be good going into it since it came from Mike Oldfield. I have been a fan of MO for decades and have never been disappointed in anything he has done. This turned out to be exactly what I expected of MO. Incredible musicianship and an incredible production.

If you like MO. Buy this DVD. You will not be disappointed.

Trust me even if you don't know me.

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