Julian Cope presents Head Heritage

Mike Oldfield 'Hergest Ridge' and 'Ommadawn' - I invested in the new deluxe editions of these two long-term favourites last week. Can't express much admiration for Oldfield's new remixes, but the remastered originals sound great. 'Hergest Ridge' easily usurps 'Tubular Bells' as a composition even if - or maybe because - it was put together under pressure. It's a lovely piece of music by any standards;