In High Places
Mike Oldfield
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Look down from in high places Lift off the ground Without a sound, yeah We move through open spaces The wind, it pulls The sky gets close, yeah Could we get much higher? Could we get much lighter? Navigator to heaven Check out, did you check your heart? This cloudless blue This starlight night, yeah Shoot out into the shining That devil moon. (That devil moon) He sings of love, yeah Can we get much higher? Can we get much lighter? Navigator to heaven The stars, so close we touch them They seem so small They make me wonder Far out in formation Five thousand moons Floating balloons Couldn't get much higher Couldn't get much lighter Navigator to heaven
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Written by: JON ANDERSON, MIKE OLDFIELD
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22 facts about this song
Song Composition"In High Places" is a song by acclaimed British musician Mike Oldfield from his 1983 album, "Crises".
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CollaborationsThe track features the distinctive vocals of Jon Anderson, who is best known as the lead singer of the British progressive rock band, Yes.
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Lyrical ThemeFocusing on themes of spiritual enlightenment and self-transcendence, "In High Places" represents Oldfield’s venture into more new age and ambient music.
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Album success"In High Places" was a part of "Crises", which peaked at number 3 on the UK albums chart, demonstrating that it was well received.
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Virtual RealityThe song was notably used in 2018 as the soundtrack for a virtual reality experience called "Hold the World" at the Natural History Museum in London.
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Music GenreAlthough Mike Oldfield is known for his progressive rock and folk influences, "In High Places" is more characterized by its mix of progressive rock, pop-rock, and new age music.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, it's rarely performed live. One of the notable performances was during the "Crises" tour in 1983-1984.
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Known for Instrumentals"In High Places" stands out in Oldfield’s discography, as the artist is better known for his instrumental works, such as the renowned "Tubular Bells".
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Astronomical ReferenceThe artwork of the "Crises" album, which includes the track, features an astronomical image of the moon, linking back to the themes of transcendence and spirituality present in "In High Places".
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Anderson's ParticipationJon Anderson's collaboration on the song came about after Mike Oldfield had worked with him on his album "Animation". This musical exchange strengthened the bond between these two artists.
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Song History"In High Places" is a track from "Crises," the eighth album by British multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Mike Oldfield, released in 1983.
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Lyrics ContributionThe lyrics of the song were written by Jon Anderson, from the band 'Yes,' who also provided vocals for the track.
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Unique SoundThe song is notable for its mix of rock instrumentation with synthesizers and a distinctive ethereal vocal sound.
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Mike Oldfield’s Album ThemeThe song "In High Places" continues Mike Oldfield’s thematic exploration of spirituality and metaphysics, as seen in much of his output throughout his career.
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Anderson’s Comeback"In High Places" marked a return to recording for Jon Anderson after a hiatus of several years, during which he had left Yes and was focusing on his solo career.
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InstrumentalistBesides singing, Mike Oldfield plays all of the instruments used in the song.
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Interesting Vocal EffectsThe song makes use of a musical effect known as reverb to produce an echoing sound, which contributes to its atmospheric quality.
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Unknown FactDespite its quality and pedigree, the song was never released as a single and thus did not chart.
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Album SuccessThe song helped contribute to the success of the album "Crises," which reached number 6 in the UK album charts, and remained in the charts for a total of 34 weeks.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of "In High Places" have been recorded over the years, including a notable cover by the German electronic musician, Schiller.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "In High Places" was not often performed live by Mike Oldfield. However, it was included on his 2009 live album "Live at Montreux 1981."
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Remastered editionThe song has been included in several remastered editions and box sets of Mike Oldfield's music, confirming its popularity amongst his fan base.
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