Mike Oldfield – Amarok CD (1990, Virgin) – Retro Progressive Rock, Instrumental

Mike Oldfield 's "Amarok" is an extraordinary work from 1990. The CD contains a single, nearly hour-long piece characterized by constant musical shifts and an enormous variety of timbres. Instead of classic songs, the listener is treated to a complex, experimental sonic journey that is still considered an artistic statement today.

The album combines elements of progressive rock, folk, and minimal music, and stands out due to its meticulous production. A must-have for lovers of atmospheric instrumental music and collectors of Oldfield's works.

Historical background

Mike Oldfield rose to international fame in the 1970s with "Tubular Bells." With "Amarok," released in 1990, he concluded his long collaboration with Virgin Records. The album is considered a symbolic farewell work, in which Oldfield impressively demonstrated his artistic independence. Today, it enjoys cult status among fans and collectors.

Product details

• Format: CD

• Artist: Mike Oldfield

• Album: Amarok

• Label: Virgin Records

• Year of publication: 1990

• Genre: Progressive Rock, Instrumental

• CD condition: Very good, slight signs of wear possible (see pictures)

• Cover condition: Good, minor marks present, overall stable (see pictures)

Notes

• Original Retro CD – each copy is unique

• Signs of wear are possible, please see the pictures.

• Images are part of the item description