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Overall Meaning

As the lyrics to Wonderful Land by Mike Oldfield are instrumental, there are no specific words to interpret. However, the music itself can evoke various emotions and mental images in the listener. The song begins with a calm and dreamy guitar melody, slowly building up with the addition of other instruments such as strings, drums, and bells. The composition creates a sense of adventure and wonder, like a musical journey to a magical land.


The music of Wonderful Land can also be associated with the beauty of nature and the freedom of imagination. The way the melody flows and changes throughout the piece can be compared to the changing landscapes and moods of a natural setting. Some listeners may hear the song as a tribute to the beauty of the Earth or a personal meditation on the wonders of existence.


In terms of musical composition, Wonderful Land showcases Oldfield's skills as a multi-instrumentalist and his knack for creating complex and intricate arrangements. The song features an impressive range of instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, and orchestral elements. The use of layering and dynamics creates a compelling soundscape that draws the listener in and keeps them engaged throughout the piece.




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paul Issus

12 minutes of a children’s TV programme gives us more of an insight into Oldfield doing his stuff than just about anything that came before.

Σωκράτης Σωφρονίσκου Αθηναίος

COMPARE IT TO TODAY'S CHILDREN PROGRAMME.

Mr B.

'Inform, educate and entertain'.

Those were the days.

Vim Fuego

Or after !!

The reverend Jones

What a genius! A musician who loved music more than money and never tried to be a celebrity, although I think that never got him the recognition he really deserved!

musicbybackinnyc1

I never thought about the no celebrity angle but you’re right

SD40Fan_Jason

I think the closest he ever came to Uber celebrity status was when he performed at the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London alongside J.K. Rowling. And even then he did not want the vanity. He ended up leaving Britain altogether and moved to an island in the Caribbean where he lives a modest lifestyle as a musician. He is a genius, far beyond his years or abilities as technology would allow.

Matthew Hall

I remember seeing this episode of Blue Peter when it originally aired in 1979 - it has stuck in my mind for all these decades. Mike Oldfield is definitely a musical genius.

Elwaves

I remember seeing it back then too, although I didn't know who Oldfield was. Several years later when I got into his work, his name kept ringing a bell but couldn't place why. This is why.

Matthew Hall

@Elwaves , I’m loving the Black Hole profile picture.

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