Far Above the Clouds
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"Far Above the Clouds" is a single
by musician Mike Oldfield
, released in April 1999 (see 1999 in music
). The single is the final track from the album Tubular Bells III
. "Far Above the Clouds" similarly features tubular bell
s in fashion with the part-one-finales of Oldfield's previous works, Tubular Bells
and Tubular Bells II
.
.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by musician Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield
Michael Gordon Oldfield 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...
, released in April 1999 (see 1999 in music
1999 in music
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). The single is the final track from the album Tubular Bells III
Tubular Bells III
Tubular Bells III is the 18th album by Mike Oldfield, released in 1998. A sequel to Oldfield's 1973 Tubular Bells and his 1992 Tubular Bells II albums, it was released on the 25th anniversary of the first Tubular Bells album....
. "Far Above the Clouds" similarly features tubular bell
Tubular bell
Tubular bells are musical instruments in the percussion family. Each bell is a metal tube, 30–38 mm in diameter, tuned by altering its length. Its standard range is from C4-F5, though many professional instruments reach G5 . Tubular bells are often replaced by studio chimes, which are a smaller...
s in fashion with the part-one-finales of Oldfield's previous works, Tubular Bells
Tubular Bells
Tubular Bells is the debut record album of English musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1973. It was the first album released by Virgin Records and an early cornerstone of the company's success...
and Tubular Bells II
Tubular Bells II
Tubular Bells II is the 15th music album by Mike Oldfield, released in 1992. The album - the first for his new record label, Warner Bros. Records, following an acrimonious departure from Virgin Records after twenty years - was conceived as a sequel to Oldfield's 1973 Tubular Bells...
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Charts
It charted at number 53 in the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
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| Chart (1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
53 |
UK CD 1
- "Far Above the Clouds" (Timewriter's Radio Mix) - 3:38
- "Far Above the Clouds" (Jam & Spoon Mix) - 9:54
- "Far Above the Clouds" (Original Version) - 3:52
UK CD 2
- "Far Above the Clouds" (Jam & Spoon - Deep Inside the Club Mix) 10:24
- "Far Above the Clouds" (Timewriter's Big Bag of Secrets) - 6:18
- "Far Above the Clouds" (Jam & Spoon Far Below the Bass Edit) - 3:12