Description
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Live Architecture and Morality and More – DVD
OMD perform the whole of their classic album “Architecture & Morality: for the first time live in concert at London’s famous Hammersmith Apollo. Featuring the classic line-up of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphries, Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper the band also perform all the hits from the rest of their hugely successful career with a spectacular stage presentation.
Live Architecture & Morality and More is a live DVD by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released in 2008. This album captures OMD performing live during their 2007 tour, where they revisited one of their most celebrated albums, “Architecture & Morality,” originally released in 1981. This live performance was part of a series of concerts that highlighted the album’s enduring appeal and influence in the synth-pop genre.
Architecture & Morality is renowned for its pioneering use of technology and innovative soundscapes, producing hits such as “Souvenir,” “Joan of Arc,” and “Maid of Orleans,” which are considered classic examples of early 1980s electronic music. In Live Architecture & Morality and More, these tracks are performed alongside additional hits from the band’s career, providing a broad showcase of OMD’s work.
The “and More” part of the DVD title refers to other popular songs from OMD’s catalog that were performed during the concerts, offering fans a more comprehensive experience of the band’s hits beyond just the Architecture & Morality album. This includes songs from various stages of their career, encapsulating the band’s evolution and highlighting their ability to blend catchy pop melodies with complex electronic arrangements.
The live DVD is not only a celebration of OMD’s seminal album but also a testament to the band’s lasting impact on the music scene. It showcases the band’s ability to engage modern audiences with their classic sound, demonstrating the timeless quality of their music. For fans of OMD and the synth-pop genre, Live Architecture & Morality and More offers a captivating live experience, blending nostalgia with the vibrant energy of live performance.
Recorded live at the Hammersmith Apollo, London on Saturday 19th May 2007
Run Time 136 Minutes
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic but promo cut in bar code
Track Listing
Architecture & Moralilty
Sealand
The New Stone Age
Georgia
She’s Leaving
Souvenir
Joan Of Arc
Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans)
The Beginning And The End
Messages
Tesla Girls
(Forever) Live And Die
If You Leave
Pandora’s Box
Talking Loud And Clear
So In Love
Locomotion
Sailing On The Seven Seas
Enola Gay
Walking On The Milky Way
Electricity
Romance Of The Telescope
Bonus Features – Alternate Edits
Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans)
The New Stone Age
Interviews
The Band
Hambi Haralambous
