Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo -
You can listen to the track or watch the classic performance on platforms like YouTube or Apple Music. In Dulci Jubilo
The piece is characterized by Oldfield's signature production style: Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo
: He plays most of the instruments himself, including various guitars and keyboards, creating a dense "wall of sound". You can listen to the track or watch
: The distinct recorder melodies that define the track's folk-renaissance feel were performed by Les Penning . : The iconic music video features a split-screen
: The iconic music video features a split-screen effect showing nine frames of Oldfield and Penning playing the different instrumental parts simultaneously.
: The track was used as the theme for the BBC's Fanny Cradock Cooks for Christmas and was famously performed by Oldfield during the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.
Mike Oldfield's version of "" is a jubilant, multi-layered instrumental adaptation of a traditional 14th-century German Christmas carol. Originally released as a single in November 1975, it became one of his most recognizable hits, reaching No. 4 on the UK charts.