Whats the difference regarding the equipment you used in the recording of Tubular Bells?
Mike Oldfield: I used to work a lot with track machines. Now we do the same but with new technologies, so the recording process has varied a bit. For instance, the new mixers make everything easier. Pardon me, I’ve got a flu and problems in my throat, that’s why I’m speaking so quietly. By the way, are you from Galicia? Yes, like Luar na lubre. Now they’ve got a new singer, don’t they? Yes, Rosa CedrĂ³n is gone and the singer is Sara Vidal. Speak about your first meeting with Luar na lubre. I was travelling… What’s the name of the city? Yes, I was in Santiago and my promoter arranged a meeting with the band in the club, where they did a small special gig. Actually, Luar na lubre was playing to let me listen and know them. Why did you decide to perform “O son do ar”? Because it was the song they were promoting. How were the concerts to introduce “Tubular Bells III”? We played together during the 1999 tour and I can tell you they are very good people. Does “Light + Shade” reflect both o