Flying Start
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"Flying Start" is a single
by musician Mike Oldfield
, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music
). It is from the September 1987 album Islands
.
Unusually for an Oldfield 12-inch at that time, the extended duration was achieved simply by a short introductory instrumental that bears no musical relation to the rest of the song and is separated from it by a short pause; the song itself is identical to the album and 7-inch versions. Prior to this, Oldfield had usually extended his songs for their 12-inch versions by incorporating an extra verse and/or instrumental section within the main body of the track.
on vocals. The song was also released on Kevin Ayers' album Falling Up
in February 1988. The music video features various computer generated elements.
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 1988 (see 1988 in music
1988 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1988.-January-March:* January 1 – André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra plays its first concert....
). It is from the September 1987 album Islands
Islands (Mike Oldfield album)
Islands is the 11th album by Mike Oldfield, released in 1987. Guest singers on the album are Bonnie Tyler, Kevin Ayers, Anita Hegerland and Jim Price. A different track list and cover was used for the American edition....
.
Unusually for an Oldfield 12-inch at that time, the extended duration was achieved simply by a short introductory instrumental that bears no musical relation to the rest of the song and is separated from it by a short pause; the song itself is identical to the album and 7-inch versions. Prior to this, Oldfield had usually extended his songs for their 12-inch versions by incorporating an extra verse and/or instrumental section within the main body of the track.
Kevin Ayers
"Flying Start" features Kevin AyersKevin Ayers
Kevin Ayers is an English singer-songwriter and was a major influential force in the English psychedelic movement...
on vocals. The song was also released on Kevin Ayers' album Falling Up
Falling Up (Kevin Ayers album)
Falling Up is the thirteenth studio album by Kevin Ayers.The song "Flying Start" was first released on the Mike Oldfield album Islands in September 1987.-Track listing:# "Saturday Night"...
in February 1988. The music video features various computer generated elements.
Track listing
- "Flying Start" (Extended version) – 4:50
- "The Wind Chimes" (Excerpt from part 2) – 3:58