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Wirral Peninsula, United Kingdom (1978 – 1996, 2006 – present)
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (often abbreviated to OMD) is a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, United Kingdom. OMD record for Virgin Records (originally for Virgin’s DinDisc subsidiary).
The group was founded in 1978 by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, after they had been involved in several bands, including The Id. Later drummer Malcolm Holmes and saxophonist Martin Cooper joined. McCluskey and Humphreys formed the core of the outfit until 1989, when the group split in two. McCluskey retained the name and continued to record and tour as OMD with a new line-up until 1996, while Humphreys, Holmes, and Cooper formed “The Listening Pool”.
According to Songfacts,Enola Gay was the first of 7 Top 10 UK singles for the group; their only US hit was If You Leave, which was written for the 1985 movie Pretty In Pink.
In late December 2005, OMD’s official website announced a 2006 reformation, for both live performances and a new album, with rehearsals beginning in summer 2006. The line up features the original 1980’s members (Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper). The “Architecture & Morality” tour for late 2006 was postponed until the beginning of 2007.
The tour finally took place in the spring of 2007 featuring “Architecture & Morality” played in its entirety plus a ‘greatest hits’ set, although each concert famously ended with stirring rendition of B side/album track and fan favourite “The Romance Of The Telescope”.
The group was founded in 1978 by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, after they had been involved in several bands, including The Id. Later drummer Malcolm Holmes and saxophonist Martin Cooper joined. McCluskey and Humphreys formed the core of the outfit until 1989, when the group split in two. McCluskey retained the name and continued to record and tour as OMD with a new line-up until 1996, while Humphreys, Holmes, and Cooper formed “The Listening Pool”.
According to Songfacts,
Enola Gay was the first of 7 Top 10 UK singles for the group; their only US hit was If You Leave, which was written for the 1985 movie Pretty In Pink.In late December 2005, OMD’s official website announced a 2006 reformation, for both live performances and a new album, with rehearsals beginning in summer 2006. The line up features the original 1980’s members (Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper). The “Architecture & Morality” tour for late 2006 was postponed until the beginning of 2007.
The tour finally took place in the spring of 2007 featuring “Architecture & Morality” played in its entirety plus a ‘greatest hits’ set, although each concert famously ended with stirring rendition of B side/album track and fan favourite “
The Romance Of The Telescope”.
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thekillingspree wrote:
lol
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HoagsObject wrote:
Paul Humphreys has such an English nasal that I feel like I should drink some Earl Grey or something whenever I listen to any of the tracks he sings on.
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heretocheat wrote:
cool
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Suhl wrote:
http://www.lastfm.de/group/MICHAEL+SADLER+should+become+QUEEN+singer%21%21%21%21%21
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Bee4Cee wrote:
omd were in berlin - but I do not - comes back, please!!! ;-)
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TheWerewolf88 wrote:
Wow, el show en mexico fue genial. Aguante OMD!
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CarlinhosDeejay wrote:
OMD in Brazil, please!
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foreigner97 wrote:
Stay. One of the best synthpop songs ever.
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Miss-Kei wrote:
If, you leave is my all time favorite song from OMD.
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RatBatSpider wrote:
OMD played a really great show at Amoeba Hollywood. Check out this performance and interview! http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/videos/omd.html
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momosaic wrote:
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will be performing at Mosaic Music Festival 2012 in Singapore! 10 Mar 2012, Sat, 9pm Esplanade Theatre Tickets on Sale 8 Dec! www.mosaicmusicfestival.com
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CarlinhosDeejay wrote:
OMD é foda! ²
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DJSMusicfactory wrote:
Love their songs!!! "Call my name" is LOVELY!!! :-)
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anyonesghost wrote:
Just saw them in L.A. and they were amazing. <3
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cdax2307 wrote:
Rekindling my love for OMD. Needs an obligatory shout
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sandilyon wrote:
Maravillosos en el Corona Capital...me convertí en fan :)
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groovez0ne wrote:
Souvenir - Best of Best ...
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velvetnight wrote:
Saturday at Corona Capital was awesome, because i Got to listen So inlove live!
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Lastbuncker wrote:
♥
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dany_hplover wrote:
Watching OMD live last Saturday was priceless.
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Mar
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Esplanade Presents: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Live In Manila
Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
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News
30 Years On: OMD’s Architecture & Morality Remembered
29 Nov 2011 | from www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/{url_title}
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark released one of the
Quietus' favourite albums in 1981. John Doran reflects on the
warmth of Architecture & Morality and talks to Andy McCluskey.
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New Album Title Announced In Latest Blog Post
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Crooky’s Caricature…
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Interview on Salford City Radio
14 Nov 2011 | from www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/{url_title}
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