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Tubular bells (also known as chimes) are musical instruments in the percussion family. Their sound resembles that of church bells, carillons, or a bell tower; the original tubular bells were made to duplicate the sound of church bells within an ensemble.
In 1971, Oldfield started work on Tubular Bells which caught the attention of Richard Branson, who agreed to release it on his new label, Virgin Records. Its opening was used in the horror film The Exorcist and the album went on to sell over 2.7 million copies in the UK.
Aug 4, 2021 · Tubular Bells is the first and best known album by English composer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, released in 1973. It features a repeated motif, tubular bells, speed guitars, and a range of other instruments, and was used in The Exorcist film and inspired many musicians.
Tubular bells are tuned brass tubes struck with hammers, used in orchestras and organ music. Learn about their history, sound, and types from Britannica's editors.
