Incantations

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Incantations is a 1978 double album by English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, known for its long-form, minimalist-influenced compositions and extensive use of orchestration and choral elements.

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instanceOf double album
studio album
artist Mike Oldfield NERFINISHED
catalogNumber VDT 101 (UK original vinyl) NERFINISHED
composer Mike Oldfield NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
coverArtBy Trevor Key NERFINISHED
features choral elements
orchestration
featuresConductor David Bedford NERFINISHED
featuresVocalist Maddy Prior NERFINISHED
followedBy Platinum
follows Ommadawn NERFINISHED
format vinyl record
genre minimalism
new-age music
orchestral music
progressive rock
hasMedium CD
LP
digital download
hasPart Incantations Part Four NERFINISHED
Incantations Part One NERFINISHED
Incantations Part Three NERFINISHED
Incantations Part Two NERFINISHED
hasReissue Incantations 2011 deluxe edition
Incantations 2011 remastered edition NERFINISHED
hasType long-form composition
influencedBy minimalist music
language English
length approximately 72 minutes
notableFor extended side-long pieces
integration of orchestra and choir
use of repeated motifs
numberOfDiscs 2
partOf Mike Oldfield discography NERFINISHED
performer Mike Oldfield NERFINISHED
producer Mike Oldfield NERFINISHED
publicationDate 1978
recordedIn The Manor Studio NERFINISHED
Througham Studios NERFINISHED
recordLabel Virgin Records
releaseYear 1978
sideCount 4
usesTextFrom Ben Jonson’s Ode to Cynthia NERFINISHED
The Song of Hiawatha NERFINISHED

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Mike Oldfield notableWork Incantations