Oldfield’s 1992 return to the concept album format that made his name, revisiting the sonic architecture of his 1973 debut with a new cast of musicians and updated instrumentation.
- Tubular Bells II reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, Oldfield's first chart-topper since 1983's Crises.
- The album was recorded and mixed at Edinburgh's multi-track recording facility, which Oldfield had recently purchased and renamed Tubular Bells.
- The Royal Albert Hall hosted the premiere performance of Tubular Bells II, with Oldfield joined by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and a choir.
Mike Oldfield is a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Reading, England, best known for his pioneering work in progressive rock and ambient music. Tubular Bells II was released in 1992, a period of renewed commercial success for Oldfield following his earlier 1973 debut.
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