ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK (OMD) ~ Les Bains Douches. Paris.

 
Support Act : ---

  ~ TOUR 1980 ~

 

 (OMD's first headlining tour to promote the Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark album, released a week after the tour began. The tour, which saw the group as a four-piece for the first time.)

 

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is the debut studio album by English (from Meols, Merseyside) electronic  new wave pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on February 22, 1980. Producer Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Chester Valentino. It peaked at #27 on the UK Albums Chart. "Electricity" and "Red Frame/White Light" were released as singles. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark was hailed as a superior record within the contemporary synth-pop movement. Paul Morley of NME wrote, "Orch Man's debut LP is one of the best of the year... ".

ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK (OMD) (Band)

 

Andy McCluskey — lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, guitar (1978–1996; 2006–present)
Paul Humphreys — keyboards, backing vocals (1978–1989; 2006–present)
Dave Hughes — keyboards (1979–1980)
Malcolm Holmes — drums, percussion (1980–1989; 2006–2015)

The Setlist
ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK (OMD)

Interlude - Statues

  Bunker Soldiers
Pretending To See The Future
Almost
Mystereality
Julia's Song
Chameleon
Red Frame/White Light
Motion And Heart
Dancing
Messages

 

 

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Time Set: 1h05