The Songs of Distant Earth

Album by Mike Oldfield

The Songs of Distant Earth is a 1994 concept album by Mike Oldfield inspired by Arthur C. Clarke’s science-fiction novel, blending ambient, electronic and new-age textures with choral and world-music elements. Some editions were issued as an enhanced CD featuring interactive multimedia content.
First released: 21st November 1994

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    In the Beginning
    1:24
  2. 2.
    Let There Be Light
    4:57
  3. 3.
    Supernova
    3:24
  4. 4.
    Magellan
    4:40
  5. 5.
    First Landing
    1:16
  6. 6.
    Oceania
    3:19
  7. 7.
    Only Time Will Tell
    4:26
  8. 8.
    Prayer for the Earth
    2:09
  9. 9.
    Lament for Atlantis
    2:43
  10. 10.
    The Chamber
    1:47
  11. 11.
    Hibernaculum
    3:33
  12. 12.
    Tubular World
    3:24
  13. 13.
    The Shining Ones
    2:57
  14. 14.
    Crystal Clear
    5:42
  15. 15.
    The Sunken Forest
    2:37
  16. 16.
    Ascension
    5:49
  17. 17.
    A New Beginning
    1:33

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