- In Dulci Jubilo — Mike Oldfield

The piece is characterized by Oldfield's signature production style:

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

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

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

: 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.

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