Heaven's Open

Mike Oldfield

About Heaven's Open

"Heaven's Open" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1991 (see 1991 in music). It was the lead single from the album of the same name. The various formats were backed by a mix of the A-side which featured a melodic guitar line not included in the album version, along with two excerpts from Amarok, Oldfield's previous album. Oldfield was credited as "Michael" on this release, while producer and long-term collaborator Tom Newman was listed as "Thom Newman". This is also from the last of Oldfield's albums with Virgin Records.  


Year:
1991
4:31
166 
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This is that morning,
It's waiting for you.
The face of destiny
Standing before you.
This is zero hour, now is for you.
Can you feel that power inside of you?
This priceless moment
In your possession.
Answers to mysteries
Stand in succession.
This is zero hour and there's no way back.
Can you feel that power? In its arms you're wrapped
All through the night-time
'Til the sun comes in.
Now Heaven's open.
Just fly right in.
Now you stand in that garden,
This is that vision.
Out on the world's edge,
It's your baptism.
This is zero hour and your hands are free.
Can you feel that power? It's ecstasy!
All through the night-time,
'Til the sun comes in.
Now Heaven's open.
Fly right in.
Waiting for night-time
'Til the sun comes in.
All through the night-time,
Let the blue sky in.
Heaven's open,
The sun comes in.
Heaven's open.
Let that blue sky in!
You know, sun comes in.
Now, heaven's open.
Fly right in.

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Mike Oldfield

Michael Gordon Oldfield (born 15 May 1953) 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. He is best known for his 1973 hit album Tubular Bells, which launched Virgin Records, and for his 1983 hit single "Moonlight Shadow". He is also well known for his hit rendition of the Christmas piece "In Dulci Jubilo". more »

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11 facts about this song

Album Information
"Heaven's Open" is the title track from Mike Oldfield's 14th studio album, which was released in 1991.
Vocal Performance
This song is notable as one of the few tracks in which Mike Oldfield performs lead vocals himself.
Song and Album Title
The album and title track were originally supposed to be called "Man in the Rain", but Oldfield changed to "Heaven's Open" later in the production.
Producer Role
This album is the only one Mike Oldfield produced by himself without the collaboration of any other producers.
Return to Rock
"Heaven's Open" marks a return to the more rock influenced style of Oldfield’s earlier works, in comparison to his previous album "Amarok".
Last Virgin Records Release
This album was the last Oldfield released under the Virgin Records label, marking the end of a relationship that began with his debut album, "Tubular Bells", in 1973.
Album Length
The "Heaven's Open" track is one of Oldfield's shorter pieces, running at 4 minutes and 27 seconds. This contrasts with his much longer compositions, like "Tubular Bells".
Tongue-in-cheek tone
According to Oldfield, the song and album have a humorous, tongue-in-cheek tone as they were recorded during a period of dissatisfaction with his record company.
Artwork
The album cover of "Heaven’s Open" features a digitally manipulated image of Oldfield and his guitar on his beloved Harley Davidson motorbike.
Lyrics
The lyrics contain a criticism towards his then leaving record company, Virgin Records, making the song somewhat of a "farewell song".
Change of Musical Style
Compared to Mike Oldfield’s largely instrumental, multi-themed long-form pieces, "Heaven's Open" song confines to a more traditional verse-chorus structure.

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