The sequel, "Tubular Bells II", was released on November 31, 1999, by Universal Music. The album was produced by Mike Oldfield and engineered by Oldfield and his longtime collaborator, David Singleton. The album features a similar structure to the original, with 16 movements that explore different aspects of the tubular bells.
In lossy formats, the opening guitar harmonics sound like a tinny radio. In FLAC, the wood of the guitar’s body resonates before the note even sounds. As Oldfield layers the bass line, you hear the distinct separation: the left channel’s acoustic slide guitar vs. the right channel’s grand piano. By the time the distorted electric guitar crashes in at 3:12, the visceral impact hits your chest, not just your ears. Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells II FLAC