Mike Oldfield - Campanas Tubulares

Review by Janna Alfred

Campanas Tubulares by Mike Oldfield: A Wild Ride Through Sonic Chaos Alright, let’s get real for a second. Campanas Tubulares—yeah, that’s Spanish for Tubular Bells, in case you didn’t know—is one of those albums that hits you like a freight train full of weird vibes and unexpected twists. Released back in ‘86 under Virgin Records, this thing is a genre-bending freakshow blending prog rock, folk rock, classic rock, modern classical… hell, maybe even some alien transmissions snuck in there too. And it’s not just music; it’s an experience, man. First off, props to Trevor Key for the design and photography because the cover art looks like something out of a fever dream. It sets the tone perfectly for what’s about to slap you across the face when you hit play. Now, sure, technically this is a re-release of sorts since these tracks are from Tubular Bells, but screw it—it feels fresh, raw, and aggressive as hell. Let’s dive into the meat of it. Track 1, "Campanas Tubulares (Lado 1)", kicks things off with this eerie, creeping vibe. The opening notes feel like someone sneaking up on you with a knife made of soundwaves. You can practically hear Oldfield sweating over his instruments, weaving layers upon layers of madness together. By the time the percussion kicks in, you’re either hooked or confused as hell—but either way, you’re still listening. This track sticks with me because it doesn’t give two shits whether you “get it” or not. It just exists, bold and unapologetic, daring you to keep up. Then there’s "Campanas Tubulares = Tubular Bells (Lado 2)". Holy crap, this one goes hard. If Side 1 was the calm before the storm, Side 2 is the tornado ripping through town. The build-up is insane, layering guitars, synths, and who-knows-what-else until your brain starts melting out of your ears. There’s this moment near the middle where everything drops out except for this haunting piano line, and damn if it doesn’t send chills down your spine. Oldfield wasn’t messing around here—he crafted something that feels alive, like it could leap out of the speakers and start running wild. Now, credit where it’s due: Mike Oldfield, along with tech wizards Simon Heyworth and Tom Newman, pulled off some next-level wizardry here. They made every note count, every beat matter, and every second unpredictable. Argentina might’ve been the release country, but this album doesn’t belong to any one place—it belongs wherever people crave chaos wrapped in beauty. Here’s the kicker though: after blasting through all four tracks (which, yeah, are basically variations of Tubular Bells), you realize something kinda funny. For all its complexity and brilliance, Campanas Tubulares feels like a love letter to experimentation itself. Like, Oldfield looked at the rulebook, laughed, and threw it out the window. And honestly? That’s why it works. So yeah, go listen to this beast of an album. Just don’t blame me if it messes with your head.

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Artist: Mike Oldfield
Album: Campanas Tubulares

Argentina

1977

Rating: 3.4

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Campanas Tubulares = Tubular Bells (Lado 2)	23:21
Campanas Tubulares = Tubular Bells (Lado 1)	25:27
Campanas Tubulares (Lado 1)	25:00
Campanas Tubulares (Lado 2)	23:50

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Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells Full Album

Mike Oldfield 'Tubular Bells' Live at the BBC 1973 (HQ remastered)

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Catalog Numbers

9124126
TMS 50351

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Virgin

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Role	Company
Record Company	Phonogram S.A.I.C.
Licensed To	Phonogram S.A.I.C.
Recorded At	The Manor
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Virgin Records
Printed By	ALPHA S.A.I.C.I. y F.

Credits

Role	Credit
Design	Trevor Key
Photography By	Trevor Key
Technician	Mike Oldfield, Simon Heyworth, Tom Newman

Notes

Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 Spring 1973.
Produced by Phonogram S.A.I.C.
Phonogram S.A.I.C. - Moreno 2038 - Capital
Industria Argentina
Tracks are listed as Lado 1 and Lado 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instruments and guest musician lists. On this version the tracks are just: CAMPANAS TUBULARES on both labels.
℗ 1977
Both track titles are: CAMPANAS TUBULARES (Tubular bells) on the insert.

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Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): 5073 - A
Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): 5073 B
Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): 9124126 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): 9124126 B
Matrix / Runout (Label):
Rights Society: AADI-CAPIF

About Mike Oldfield

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Michael Gordon "Mike" Oldfield (born 15 May 1953, Reading, Berkshire) is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, New Age, and more recently, dance. His music is often elaborate and complex in nature. He is best known for his hit 1973 album Tubular Bells, which established Virgin Records, and for his 1983 hit single "Moonlight Shadow". He is also well known for his hit rendition of the Christmas piece, "In Dulci Jubilo". Brother of and .

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Michael Gordon Oldfield

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Mike Oldfield's *Campanas Tubulares* is essentially a reissue of his iconic *Tubular Bells* album? Released in 1986 in Argentina, it features the same tracks but with a twist—renamed in Spanish as *Campanas Tubulares*. The album blends genres like Prog Rock, Folk Rock, and Modern Classical, showcasing Oldfield’s versatility. Fun fact: the original *Tubular Bells* was a game-changer, helping launch Virgin Records. This Argentine version keeps the magic alive with its unique cultural touch.

Comments

tarikhiamonde

2025-03-16

In order to keep the video online I had to let the copyright advertise, without that there is no video and if it bothers you, use adblocks or buy the cd.

fergusonworks

2025-03-15

This image reminds me of a channel 4 advert ?

cosmobil

2025-03-15

This made Richard Branson owner of Tower Record's which became Virgin Record's so rich he set Virgin Airways buying his first Boeing 747

time2stopthinking

2025-03-15

Wow what a bizarre & surprising ending!

javierrodrigohernandez

2025-03-14

Can't believe I am only just listening to this album at the age of 43 whilst attempting to play backgammon with my dad!

khushbootolat

2025-03-14

Ellen Byrnstin, Max Von Sydon, Jeremy Miller, and the queen, Linda Blair. 50TH ANIVERSERY.

thebeautifuladventureoflife

2025-03-13

Umadawn
Renate Hörmann

I am so thankful for the sharing
You helped me so much!!!
Yoursincely from Renate Hörmann
Europa, Vienna ☮️??????

hisnenalii

2025-03-12

The very first album I bought as a 13 year old.
I’m off to their 50th anniversary concert in March.

signanddate

2025-03-11

Smurfs going to come out out of pipe ???

sofiamendessite

2025-03-11

My son bought a concert grand piano. Influences live on. Thank you for posting this and Mike for composing it.

ibnkhaldun57

2025-03-11

Bonsoir ??
Cette année nous fêtons les 50 ans de ce chef-d'œuvre éternel et précurseur. Merci M. Oldfield ?✌️???.

hasirumane1

2025-03-11

I learned to love music from my dad playing the piano. I played him Tubular Bells. His father a mailman bought a Monarch Baldwin in 1920 when Pop was 5. I still have that 103 year old piano we all learned on. Amazing tone quality.

beardedpenman

2025-03-11

Ecoute

azuraokta

2025-03-11

Oh the flashbacks i had when i started hearing this

sabarigg

2025-03-11

Oh, deathnote soundtrack i see

balasakaisambayan

2025-03-10

Enjoying dinner in San Diego with parents of our graduating kids. Sgt. so excited to tell us our boy was one of the few chosen from thousands of applicants to guard the President of the United States.