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Tubular Bells 2003
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Released on May 26th, 2003
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Tracklist
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Part one
01. Introduction
02. Fast Guitars
03. Basses
04. Latin
05. A Minor Tune
06. Blues

07. Trash
08. Jazz
09. Ghost Bells
10. Russian
11. Finale
Part two
12. Harmonics
13. Peace
14. Bagpipe Guitars
15. Caveman
16. Ambient Guitars

17. The Sailor's Hornpipe
(Traditional arrangement)
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Tubular Bells 2003 is an album by Mike Oldfield, released in 2003. It is a complete re-recording of Oldfield's 1973 album debut Tubular Bells, which had been released 30 years earlier.
Background
Oldfield had always been uncomfortable with the original recording because he had only a few weeks to record it and the technology at the time was unable to cope with all of his requirements. As a result mistakes could not be fixed and some instruments were out of tune on the 1973 release. Due to contractual reasons no re-recordings were allowed for 25 years after the original release. The release of Tubular Bells 2003 took place in the year when Oldfield celebrated his 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of the original version.

To remain faithful to the original album, Oldfield obtained a copy of the original 16 track tape, from Richard Barrie of Air Studios; this multitrack was then recorded into Digidesign Pro Tools. There were a few parts of the multitrack recording missing however; this included parts of the "Finale", "Caveman" and "The Sailors Hornpipe" sections. These original tracks were then moved into Emagic Logic, where Oldfield used MIDI to create a tempo and time signature map; some sections of the original album had not been in time. A guide MIDI keyboard was laid on top, for which Oldfield usually used some Roland Strings. The first instrument to be recorded was the Glockenspiel at the beginning of Part One's "Introduction", and the final part to be recorded was the "Caveman" vocal track.

The album was released in three versions: a CD in Europe, a CD in North America, and a DVD-Audio edition. The copy protection on the CDs caused many complaints about playback difficulties, including claims of damage to CD and DVD players.

Due to the extensive use of digital technology, Tubular Bells 2003 has a more synthesized and brighter sound than the original. Because of the death of Vivian Stanshall, who was the original master of ceremonies on the 1973 release, Oldfield had actor John Cleese introduce the instruments in the "Finale" part.

There is a facetious warning inside the cover of CD: "This stereo record can still not be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment please hand it into the nearest police station". This warning references an identical note, minus the word "still", from the original album.

A video and Spanish promo single were produced for a remix version of the Tubular Bells "Introduction" theme, entitled "Introduction 2003". The second publicly released MusicVR game, Maestro, used various extracts from Tubular Bells 2003.
Personnel
Performers
• Mike Oldfield – Acoustic & Electric guitars, Accordion,
Steinway Grand Pianos, Farfisa, Lowrey & Hammond
Organs, Synthesizers, Glockenspiel, Timpani, Cymbals,
Tambourine, Triangle, Tubular bells, Programming, Producer
• John Cleese – Narrator
• Sally Oldfield – Background vocals

Non-performers
• Ben Darlow – Engineer
• Steve Bedford – New Tubular Bell image
• Trevor Key – Original Tubular Bell image
• Andy Earl – Inner cover photo
• e-xentric thinking – Design
• Oldfield Music Overseas Ltd. / EMI Publishing Ltd – Publishing

Bonus DVD
01. "Introduction" – 5:51
02. "Fast Guitars" – 1:04
03. "Basses" – 0:46
04. "Introduction 2003" 'The video' – 3:41
DVD-Audio bonus material
The DVD-Audio edition includes the demos Oldfield recorded in his flat in 1971 and two excerpts from other Oldfield DVD releases.

1971 Demos
01. "Tubular Bells Long" – 22:57
02. "Caveman Lead-In" – 2:46
03. "Caveman" – 5:05
04. "Peace Demo A" – 7:00
05. "Peace Demo B" – 4:18

Live Excerpts
01. "Sentinel" – from Tubular Bells II - Live at Edinburgh Castle 1992 – 8:06
02. "Far Above the Clouds" – from Tubular Bells III - Live at Horseguards Parade, London 1998 – 4:40
Equipment
Hardware
Mixing desk
• AMS Neve Capricorn (V2.85.003 & V2.91.007)
Computers
• Apple Macintosh computers
o G4 466Mhz OS9.1, 1Gb Ram - Logic Audio Platinum 4.8.1
and Pro Tools
o G4 1000Mhz OS9.2 - Logic 5.3.0 and Pro Tools 5.3.1
o Powerbook 5300
• Pro Tools Mix Plus card X2
• 4 Pro Tools 24-bit 888s
• Motu 828
Plug-ins
• Amp Farm
• Focusrite EQ and Compression
Outboard effects
• TC Electronics M5000
• Eventide DSP 4000
• Lexicon 300
• Yamaha SPX 1000
• UREI 1176 & 1178
• Belcaman C-102
• 5 NEVE 1073 Mic Amps and EQ
• Manor Module
(Mic Amp, EQ and Compressor
from the original Manor console)
Microphones
• B&K 4011
• Bruel & Kjaer 4040 (Serial no. 001)
• AKG C12
• Shure 57
• Neuman U67
• Neuman M249
• Beyer Dynamic M160
• BSS DI Box
Instruments
Electric Guitars
• Fender Telecaster 1965
• Fender Stratocaster 1963 (listed as 1965) (Pink)
• PRS McCarty Semi-Acoustic
• PRS Signature (through Roland GP8)
• PRS Signature (through Roland VG8)
• WAL Bass
• Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier
• Mesa Boogie Amplifier
Acoustic Guitars
• Ramirez Class 1A Flamenco 1974
• Ramirez Class 1A Flamenco 1975
• Martin Steel String Acoustic
• Taylor K22 Acoustic Guitar 1985
• Ovation Adamas
• MJV Mandolin
Pianos and Organs
• Steinway 8 ft 1920s, frame rebuilt
• Steinway 6 ft 1920s Model L
• Lowery Organ
• Farfisa Organ
• Accordion
Keyboards
• Roland JV880
• Roland XP50
• Roland JV2080
• Roland JD990
• Nord Lead
• Korg Trinity
• Boss Dr. Rhythm
• Akai S6000
Soft synths
• Emagic EXS24
• Emagic ES1
• Emagic EVP88
• Native Instruments Pro-52
Percussion
• Glockenspiel
• Tambourine
• Triangle
• Cymbals
• Timpani
• Tubular bells
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