Hergest Ridge (album)
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Hergest Ridge (album) is a 1974 progressive rock record by English musician Mike Oldfield, known for its long-form, mostly instrumental composition and atmospheric, pastoral sound.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| "Hergest Ridge" (album) | 1 |
| Hergest Ridge (2010 remastered edition) | 1 |
| Hergest Ridge (album) canonical | 1 |
| Hergest Ridge Part One | 1 |
| Hergest Ridge Part Two | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hergest Ridge (album) Context triple: [Hergest Ridge, inspiredWork, Hergest Ridge (album)]
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A.
Rollstone Hill
Rollstone Hill is a prominent natural landmark overlooking the city of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, known for its rocky summit and historical significance to the local community.
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B.
Hindle Wakes
Hindle Wakes is a 1927 British silent drama film, directed by Maurice Elvey, that is celebrated for its progressive portrayal of female independence and sexual autonomy in a working-class mill town.
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C.
Black Down
Black Down is the highest and one of the most prominent upland areas in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England, known for its open heathland, archaeological sites, and extensive views.
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D.
Holy Ground
"Holy Ground" is a hip-hop track by DJ Khaled from his album "Father of Asahd," featuring his signature polished production and high-profile collaborators.
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E.
Skylarking
"Skylarking" is a classic roots reggae album by Jamaican singer Horace Andy, renowned for its soulful vocals and socially conscious themes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hergest Ridge (album) Target entity description: Hergest Ridge (album) is a 1974 progressive rock record by English musician Mike Oldfield, known for its long-form, mostly instrumental composition and atmospheric, pastoral sound.
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A.
Rollstone Hill
Rollstone Hill is a prominent natural landmark overlooking the city of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, known for its rocky summit and historical significance to the local community.
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B.
Hindle Wakes
Hindle Wakes is a 1927 British silent drama film, directed by Maurice Elvey, that is celebrated for its progressive portrayal of female independence and sexual autonomy in a working-class mill town.
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C.
Black Down
Black Down is the highest and one of the most prominent upland areas in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England, known for its open heathland, archaeological sites, and extensive views.
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D.
Holy Ground
"Holy Ground" is a hip-hop track by DJ Khaled from his album "Father of Asahd," featuring his signature polished production and high-profile collaborators.
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E.
Skylarking
"Skylarking" is a classic roots reggae album by Jamaican singer Horace Andy, renowned for its soulful vocals and socially conscious themes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
progressive rock album
ⓘ
studio album ⓘ |
| artist | Mike Oldfield ⓘ |
| chartPositionUK | 1 ⓘ |
| composer | Mike Oldfield ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| featuresInstrument |
acoustic guitar
ⓘ
bass guitar ⓘ choir ⓘ electric guitar ⓘ orchestral strings ⓘ organ ⓘ tubular bells ⓘ |
| followedBy | Ommadawn ⓘ |
| follows | Tubular Bells ⓘ |
| format | LP record ⓘ |
| genre |
art rock
ⓘ
instrumental rock ⓘ new-age ⓘ orchestral rock ⓘ progressive rock ⓘ |
| hasCertification |
BPI Silver
ⓘ
linked to:
BPI silver (United Kingdom)
|
| hasCoverArtBy | Trevor Key ⓘ |
| hasCriticalReception | mixed contemporary reviews ⓘ |
| hasEngineer |
Phil Newell
ⓘ
Tom Newman ⓘ |
| hasLaterReception | retrospectively positive assessments ⓘ |
| hasMusicalFeature |
long-form composition
ⓘ
minimal vocals ⓘ multi-tracked guitars ⓘ orchestral arrangements ⓘ pastoral atmosphere ⓘ two continuous sides ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Hergest Ridge Part One
ⓘ
linked to:
Hergest Ridge (album)
Hergest Ridge Part Two ⓘ
linked to:
Hergest Ridge (album)
|
| inspiredBy | Herefordshire countryside ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| length | 40:12 ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Hergest Ridge (hill)
ⓘ
linked to:
Hergest Ridge
|
| performer | Mike Oldfield ⓘ |
| producer | Mike Oldfield ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1974-08-28 ⓘ |
| recordedIn |
Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire
ⓘ
linked to:
Shipton-on-Cherwell
The Manor Studio ⓘ |
| recordLabel | Virgin Records ⓘ |
| reissuedAs |
Hergest Ridge (2010 remastered edition)
ⓘ
linked to:
Hergest Ridge (album)
|
| releaseYear | 1974 ⓘ |
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