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Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo -

: The distinct recorder melodies that define the track's folk-renaissance feel were performed by Les Penning .

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. 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 distinct recorder melodies that define the

: 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. 4 on the UK charts

: The iconic music video features a split-screen effect showing nine frames of Oldfield and Penning playing the different instrumental parts simultaneously.