Mike Oldfield, Tubular Bells

On Friday 13 November at 20:00, the album is played in full inside the ANDETAG installation in central Stockholm. 49 minutes, 20 places.

Mike Oldfield was nineteen and played almost everything himself, instrument by instrument, across hundreds of overdubs. Tubular Bells arrived in 1973 as the very first release on Virgin Records, two side-long instrumental parts, the first of them ending with Vivian Stanshall announcing each instrument in turn. Its opening theme became famous worldwide through The Exorcist that same year.

Gustaf Tadaa chose this one for its form: a continuous work that grows through repetition, layering and slow metamorphosis, built by one person stacking himself on himself. An album genuinely made to be listened to from beginning to end.

• Friday 13 November, 20:00. 49 minutes.
• 20 places. Doors open 15 to 30 minutes before, no late admission once the album has started.
• Price: Regular ticket 240 SEK, Student/senior 200 SEK, Youth (8–17 years) 125 SEK. The same prices as an ordinary visit.
• Location: ANDETAG, Kungsgatan 39, Hötorget metro station, Stockholm.
• Please note: the sound of the breath from the installation stays present at low volume in the background. We think it enhances the experience.

This evening is one of ten. See the full autumn programme, or read about the music at ANDETAG.