OMD - Bay TV interview at the museum of Liverpool
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- The Museum of Liverpool is to display several unique objects ahead of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s two sell-out gigs on 1 and 2 November 2014.
To accompany the gigs, visitors will be able to see a number of objects that have played a part in the band’s career, including ‘Winston’ the four-track tape recorder which played a key role in the development of OMD, 35 years ago.
The two exclusive intimate gigs in the Museum of Liverpool’s Atrium will be the first concerts by a major music act to take place in the stunning waterfront venue.
The set will include greatest hits, tracks from the band’s 1983 Dazzle Ships album and one song which has never been performed live. Fans will also have the opportunity to access Liverpool’s very own Dazzle Ship to hear the missing parts I, IV, V and VI of OMD’s Dazzle Ships musique concrète composition from 1983.
Paul Gallagher, Acting Senior Curator of Urban History said: “OMD have a special place in Liverpool’s cultural history, and we wanted to put objects on display that would reflect the band’s journey and development. The objects we’ve chosen helped OMD create their unique sound, and also reveal some of the early influences and catalysts behind the band’s success.”
Displayed in the Atrium where the concerts will also take place, original posters will be displayed alongside the equipment used by the band in their early days.
From their formation in 1978, OMD embraced new technologies and rejected the traditional guitar-based approach to pop music. Their Roland CR-78 drum machine from 1979 is an example of one of the earliest programmable drum machines. It provided the distinctive rhythm-pattern heard throughout the 1980 single Enola Gay, written by Andy McCluskey.
The first synthesizer owned by OMD will also be displayed. The band purchased the Korg M500 Micro Preset Synthesizer in 1979 through Andy’s mother’s mail-order catalogue for £7.76 a week, paid over 36 weeks. It featured on OMD’s first three albums and was the main instrument on early singles Electricity, Red Frame, White Light and Messages.
The original poster for the release of Electricity on Factory Records in 1979 will be displayed, created by Andy McCluskey in his art student days. The poster was never used however, as OMD preferred the designs of graphic artist Peter Saville, who was notable for his work with Factory Records.
Saville went on to become the band’s visual arts consultant for many of their stage sets, singles and album releases in the 1980s. He also introduced Andy to Edward Wadsworth’s 1919 painting Dazzle Ships in dry dock at Liverpool, inspiring OMD’s iconic and influential fourth album Dazzle Ships. The album has retrospectively been hailed by critics as a ‘masterpiece’ and ‘lost classic’, and is the basis for the upcoming gigs.
As there is currently a Dazzle Ship in a dry dock in front of the Museum of Liverpool for Liverpool Biennial / 14-18 NOW commemorations, it is appropriate that the band recognise the Dazzle Ship with the shows, with all proceeds going back into supporting National Museums Liverpool.
Andy McCluskey said: “The Museum is a fantastic space and very intimate, so it will be a great show. The museums and galleries in this city have had a major influence on me and as a current Trustee of National Museums Liverpool, it’s nice to come back and do these unique concerts at the Museum of Liverpool.”
On both nights - which are sold out - OMD will consist of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper. As an added bonus, ‘Winston’ will grace the stage again for the first time in three decades.
Great blokes. So humble and sincere. And bloody great songs.
These two blokes are musical geniuses. Musically, lyrically so very well read and intelligent. I lived their heyday and chicks just went nuts for these guys and their concerts. I remember a girlfriend from Reno described their dance style as "They were amazing. Like a rag doll all over the stage."
OMD made a great story with their career. They wrote the novel of their lives. A captivating interview.
Andy Paul absolute legends
They're still those eager young guys they were in 1979. Paul in particular still has that awe of excitement and eagerness
Super muzycy😊
Two great great guys!! Genius
Their Greatest hits stand the test of time and there are so many songs. One of the greatest groups of the 70s /80's and very influential. Think the Pet Shop Boys etc.
love their songs so talented
legends
Favourite of all time
They seem good guys.
Damn! They are the best!
Top band
I wish they'd. Tour with Gary. Again😊
I saw them in Rochester NY with the Tompson Twins!
OMD gran music tecno remember year 1985 today 2020 FELICITATION FANS OF CHILE .-
What a group, lead singer wonderful xx
I did this interview and made the video !
Zdolni i przystojni fajne chłopaki geniusze👍❤️
2021
Top band ! 💗💗💗💗🌹
It didn't matter who you were into in New Zealand - Everyone knew OMD! Or knew at least one OMD song which transcended all music cultures.
Please tour. Again😊
Heard of them😊
Me a gustado mucho los objetos y los instrumentos nuestra musica es preciosa y yo me preguntaba ?como lo hacen ? El barco es precioso ya podría a ver uno navegando en el mar
the most beautiful electronic music made Jean Michel Jarre in 1979 in Paris
I wonder if the guys still have all their German albums
Fajne chłopaki 😅
Paul all sounds very Liverpudlian
Problem we have is,
Theres only one Liverpudlian born , member of that band
OUCH.........................................................
(Never thought of that)
What a fking band. Theses guys like depeche mode and tears for fears piss allover modern bands
They our. So. Much. To Gary Numan for.etting them tour. With him for free or. No one would have. Beardbithem
All hail the pretentious geeks.
WWE need. A new single😊