Incantations is a double album written and produced by Mike Oldfield. Released in late 1978, it was his fourth studio album, and the first to feature a piece divided into more than two movements. The current CD issue fits the entire album onto one disc. It is the second longest work Oldfield has ever released. Despite being the most large-scale work by Oldfield, many moments of the album can be described as being compositionally minimalist, featuring melodic lines repeated in simple forms with only a few instruments at a time. Incantations was recorded at Througham, Mike Oldfield's home after he Read more on Last.fm.
