Definitely a go to....on your own.... depression....get the ironing board out (KEYBOARDS) couple of beers . .your concert your choice.... sad but true.
I recall when OMD first released this. I had heard of them, but their music was rarely played in the US until Maid of Orleans. The melody is haunting, and sticks in your head so that you must play it over and over and over and...
I love this song since the beginning in 1981 and playing it till today. Think the drumming was inspired by Joy Division's Atmosphere -which was released at least 1/2 year before......
OMD came into my life way back in August of 1985 -- I had tickets to see Power Station in concert (at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR) mostly because Spandau Ballet were set to open. Their sax player broke his arm, so they ended up bowing out. In their place was OMD, and it was such a great show. I became an instant fan and have remained so to this day.
If you have never been to an OMD concert do it! You'll be up dancing in the first minute and won't sit down for a couple of hours. An amazing experience and Andy and the band know how to keep an audience engaged. How much is being 16 years old again worth? Take my money!!!
the boys still kick ass...great clip with Mal on the skins...OMD have just gone from strength to strength since getting back together..new album in 2022 says Andy
Very cool 😎 hasn’t lost it and somehow just that they came from that same space the pioneers of keyboards 🎹 and beautiful powerful romantic music I can feel the Ian Curtis energy in that dance 🕺. Brilliant 10/10
Andy giving it the full scale geography teacher dance, no wonder his poor knees are shot, and great to see Malcolm on drums-he was the best, and great he recovered from his heart problems. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark are my favourite band, seen them live many times, early stuff was the best, but some of the more recent offerings have great as well.
By writing a great and awesome song about about famous historical tragedies, by association the music becomes a well - deserved One for the Ages. OMD genius. Beloved of university students and all at the time. The historical tragedy also benefits from greater awareness and probably book-buying, memorabilia and tourism.