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Electro / Experimental / Alternative

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OMD: General Info

Member Since	3/12/2007
Band Website	omd.uk.com
Band Members	Andy McCluskey Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Paul Humphreys Vocals, Keyboards Malcolm Holmes Drums Martin Cooper Keyboards, Sax, Bass Guitar
Influences	Kraftwerk, Joy Division
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Record Label	unsigned
Type of Label	Major

Upcoming Shows

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Jul 10 2008

7:00P

Liverpool Echo Arena

Liverpool

Sep 28 2008

7:00P

The Ambassador Theater

Dublin

Sep 30 2008

7:00P

City Hall

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Oct 1 2008

7:00P

Royal Concert Hall

Glasgow

Oct 3 2008

7:00P

Echo Arena

Liverpool

Oct 4 2008

7:00P

Royal Concert Hall & Theatre Royal at Royal Centre

Nottingham

Oct 6 2008

7:00P

Symphony Hall

Birmingham

Oct 7 2008

7:00P

Roundhouse Theatre

London

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About OMD

Upcoming Shows - 28 Sep 2008 20:00 The Ambassador Theater Dublin 30 Sep 2008 20:00 City Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne 1 Oct 2008 20:00 Royal Concert Hall Glasgow 3 Oct 2008 20:00 Echo Arena Liverpool 4 Oct 2008 20:00 Royal Concert Hall & Theatre Royal at Royal Centre Nottingham 6 Oct 2008 20:00 Symphony Hall Birmingham 7 Oct 2008 20:00 Roundhouse Theatre London

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Sampling The Blast Furnace (2.6mb)
A complete and previously unreleased 1983 song which has its roots in an unrealised project called The Partnership. This track features Andy McCluskey on vocals and was written by Brett Wickens, better known as a design associate of Peter Saville. It also features Martha Ladly and was produced by William Orbit.

Sugar Tax (2.5mb)
Sugar Tax was originally scheduled to be the title track for the album of the same name. Because the track was unfinished prior to the albums release, it was shelved and later used as an additional track on Sailing On The Seven Seas and also as a B-Side to Then You Turn Away.

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Enola Gay Live 2007 Copyright @ 2006 Eagle Rock Entertainment

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Maid of Orleans
Written by Andy McCluskey on 30th May 1981, the 550th anniversary of Joan of Arc's death. The song is in 6/8 time, giving it a waltz-like style. The main theme is a synthesized bagpipe tune (played on the Mellotron consisting of the "female choir" and the "3-Violins" presets). The intro is made of strange noises and was added later on after the track was nearly finished.

Andy McCluskey says “The intro was a problem for radio and we did do edited versions where it was shortened. The idea came about because we actually had the song recorded but thought the track started oddly and needed something else to announce it's arrival. At the time of A+M we were making a lot of music that was ambient soundscapes. The natural thing was to give the song an intro that set up the feel for the main themes to resolve out of the noises. It's not meant to "mean" anything specific, just set up a feeling to let the track grow out of the strange noises. I think that it worked well!
For the sound anoraks...most of the noises are Melotron vocal sounds slowed down/sped up and greatly distorted simply by completely overdriving the old Helios desk in The Manor Studio. Pink noise and snare drum in lots of reverb."

The video itself was shot outdoors at Fountains Abbey and the the indoor shots at The Manor Studio. The video featured Julia Tobin, an actress from the Royal Shakespeare Company.

OMD Special Thanks to:

Julia Jeory
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Rob Finighan (Aspect TV)

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Paula	Jul 6 2008 9:05 AM ITS FAB!!!! LOVE IT!!!
Black Canvas	Jul 6 2008 12:30 AM I'm really glad that you guys are still around. In the right line-up of course. I hope for the new album from you. Greetings, Kamil K.
Hühnchen (Cindy)	Jul 5 2008 1:47 AM Hiiiiiii... Lot of thx for the add. Have a great weekend. best regards from germany - Cindy
MissButterfly	Jul 5 2008 9:39 AM Hi... Just a quick message to say, have a great week, and hoping it has miles of smiles ... Take care. Karen x
Floating Point	Jul 4 2008 6:49 AM Hi ! Thank you for the friendship and for your great music! Best wishes from the german Synthpop-Project FLOATING POINT !
penny and ashtray	Jul 4 2008 2:53 AM thank you for the add, been fans of you :) p+a
Paula	Jul 4 2008 3:38 AM Is it time for the tour to start yet? HURRY!
Paulina	Jul 2 2008 5:14 AM hi! thanks for the add! compliments for your music! always the best! best wishes from Poland ;)
Mr. Melancholy	Jul 2 2008 4:38 AM Thank you for the add! Pandora's Box will always be one of my favorite songs. I've danced away many o' demons to that one (among others).
Miss Geneva	Jun 30 2008 9:56 PM Thank you 4 the add....I love your music!!!!!!!
Artemius	Jun 30 2008 3:33 PM Thanks for the add. I was 8 years old when I heard you for the first time (enola gay), and I'm quite impressed today!
marianne	Jun 30 2008 8:25 AM thanks for the add. i really love your music & OMD is one of a kind :)
SONO LUMINUS	Jun 29 2008 10:41 AM Thanks for the add! I love your music, I hope to see you soon performing at Barcelona. During my sister's wedding reception the DJ played "Enolay Gay" while the waiters served the food! We'll never forget your amazing song, it's one of my all the times favourites. I'm Sergio of SONO LUMINUS (Amateur electronic music from Barcelona). I invite you to listen my songs. Best wishes!
Rich	Jun 29 2008 5:14 PM Hi fellas, will be good to see the return of the Weir brothers this coming show - or maybe a one off with Winston for one number like the good old days ;-)
MissButterfly	Jun 29 2008 8:54 AM Hi guy's...... Just wanted to say Thankyou so much for adding me.. ;0) Good luck with everything.... Looking forward to the tour.. Take care.. Karen xx
Underground Culture	Jun 28 2008 6:47 PM Thank you for the add... Your sound is Excellent...!!! It'd be a great honor for us to have you here in Peru someday... I hope very soon :) I am grateful for being your friend and Keep in touch in order to enjoy Nice Music... Greetings from Lima - Perú Atte. Underground Culture
Paula	Jun 26 2008 10:58 AM This page is looking AMAZING! Well done, it soooo needed an overhaul........
white cover	Jun 25 2008 10:26 PM thanks for the add, is great to see you re playing around. Is Italy in your plan? In Florence, Milan, Bologna and abroad many people will be enthusiast to see your live. I have an original 45rpm Enola Gay, maybe could I get your autograph? Usually I don t ask to many artist..but when I was younger you gave me dreams and desire to dream. lovely Thanks. Tomorrow I ll be in Liverpool, only one day and half from Italy to go around and I d like to visit places where to listen good music. And..I trust you, also good places where dance nice music. lots of love, Daniela
JonTeknik	Jun 26 2008 5:37 AM Hello OMD. I have very fond memories of working with Paul for a couple of years. Thanks for accepting me to your space. Respect all round. Jonteknik
HOCICONE666	Jun 25 2008 7:32 AM I thank you for the friendship! Your music was once always super, it will always remain so !!!:-)" Maid of Orleans "is my favorite! I wish you all the best, especially health! Greetings from Germany!
ELECTRASET	Jun 24 2008 5:23 PM hope to see you in nottingham in october enola gay i remember hearing that in art class and thinking this song is amazing never heard anything like it!! stiill give it a spin at 80s club nights and still an all time favourite www.myspace.com/electraset
Paula	Jun 24 2008 1:11 PM Is it September yet!? Bring on the tour! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY!!!!!!
chris ross	Jun 23 2008 12:02 AM first hearing of architecture and morality was instant euphoria, thank you for your sound
DANIEL	Jun 20 2008 4:57 AM Thanks for the add and for all these years of Music -since 1981-! Greetings from Barcelona (España).
Fletcher	Jun 20 2008 7:56 AM Thanks for the add. Your one of my alltime favorites. Love ya!
Paula	Jun 19 2008 1:40 PM I love the Sugar Tax feel to the page!!
ghost in the water	Jun 18 2008 11:33 PM oh omd! we love you!
Solo Venture	Jun 18 2008 3:38 AM Thanks for the add! Have a good tour!! Regards Willie
Efficiency	Jun 17 2008 11:19 PM Please have a listen to our cover-version of Enola Gay :)
LOOKALIKES MAGIC	Jun 17 2008 5:03 PM Hi Guys. Ollie and I would love to go to one of your gigs aftershow parties as Stan & Ollie. OMD are just like Laurel & Hardy films. You never get tired of them. Messages - Excellent
There angels are flying	Jun 17 2008 12:16 PM YOUR MUSIC IS THE BEST! I HAVE BEEN LISTENING IN MANY YEARS AND REALLY LOVE THE WORDS, THE MUSIC AND THE VOICE! EVERYTHING IS JUST BRILLIANT:-)))
Atomic Neon	Jun 17 2008 11:20 AM Thanks ForThe ADD !!!!!!!! Juhuuuuu! We Are Friends Now!
Vrederick photography	Jun 17 2008 10:11 AM love to do a photoshoot with you guys!

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