Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc Maid Of Orleans
Review by suse jeffs
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark's Joan Of Arc Maid Of Orleans is an album that showcases their unique blend of synth-pop and new wave music. The album is a tribute to Joan of Arc, the famous French heroine who led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years' War.
The album features a variety of tracks that range from upbeat and catchy to more contemplative and emotional. The opening track, "Joan of Arc," sets the tone for the album with its pulsing synth melody and Andy McCluskey's powerful vocals. The lyrics are a tribute to Joan of Arc and her bravery in the face of adversity.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Maid of Orleans," which features a haunting melody and poignant lyrics, and "Souvenir," a bittersweet ballad that showcases McCluskey's emotive vocals.
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Download
Filename: orchestral-manoeuvres-in-the-dark-joan-of-arc-maid-of-orleans.zip- MP3 size: 32 mb
- FLAC size: 287.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | 3:26 | |
| Joan Of Arc | 3:46 | |
| Joan Of Arc (Mald Of Orleans) | 4:09 | |
| Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans) | 4:12 | |
| The Romance Of The Telescope (Unfinished) | 3:18 |
Video
OMD - Maid of Orleans (Extended version, unofficial)
OMD - Joan Of Arc
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc) (1982)
O.M.D. - Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)
Maid of Orleans
OMD Navigation
OMD - Joan of Arc (live)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Maid Of Orleans
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 600549
- B-103.894, B 103 894
- B 103 894, B-103.894
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- Maxi-Single
- 7"
- Single
- Promo
- Stereo
- Repress
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Ariola Eurodisc S.A. |
| Distributed By | Ariola Eurodisc S.A. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Dindisc |
| Copyright (c) | Dindisc Ltd. |
| Pressed By | Sonic, S.A. |
| Printed By | I.G. El Siglo XX, S.A. |
| Published By | Dinsong Ltd. |
| Manufactured By | Sonic, S.A. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Richard Manwaring |
Notes
- Printed in France
- Different art sleeve than the first edition, this one price printed as "125 Ptas.", the first one, Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans), as "100 Ptas."
- © Dindisc Ltd.
- (P) 1981 DinDisc/Dinsong Ltd.
- Dinsong Ltd./April Musikvlg. GmbH
- Editado y distribuido por Ariola Eurodisc, S.A.
- Fabricado por Sonic, S.A.
- [on front cover:]
- Joan Of Arc
- Maid Of Orleans - OMD - 1981 (In a circle)
- Dinsong Ltd./April Musikvig, GmbH
- "DISCO PROMOCIONAL PROHIBIDA SU VENTA" is printed on label
- Different sleeve art, with "P.V.P. 100.- Ptas." text, instead of "P.V.P. 125.- Ptas.",
- as the other one on base, "Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans)".
Barcodes
- Other (Distribution code): AE 170
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A - machine stamped): 103894 A ⋄
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B - machine stamped): 103 894 B⋄
- Rights Society: B.I.E.M.
- Depósito Legal: B. 14.145-1982
- Other (Impuesto de Lujo): Permiso Nº 6649
- Other (Sonic, S.A.): Permiso Nº 93 085
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, machine stamped): 103894 A♢ 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, machine stamped): 103894 B♢ 1
- Other (Impuesto de lujo permiso nº): 6649
- Other (Sonic, S.A. permiso nº): 93 085
About Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
English electronic band formed in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1978 with Paul Humphreys (synthesizers) and Andy McCluskey (vocals and bass guitar). Earlier incarnations of their band included 'VCL XI' and 'Hitlerz Underpantz'.
They played their first gig in 1978 at Eric's (Liverpool), then had a run of UK chart hits after swapping labels from Factory to the Virgin owned label DinDisc starting with the 1980 release 'Messages'. In 1980, drummer Malcolm Holmes and Dave Hughes on synths transitioned from guest/live musicians to be full members of the band. Hughes left 1980 and was replaced by Martin Cooper.
Humphreys left the group in 1989, but McCluskey made a comeback in 1991 with the UK top 5 'Sailing On The Seven Seas', and followed that up with a UK top 3 Album 'Sugar Tax' before finally calling it a day in 1996.
In 2007 they toured together again featuring the classic line-up of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper and released a live-album in 2008: 'OMD Live: Architecture & Morality & More'. September 2010 saw the release of History Of Modern featuring the original classic line-up. This has been followed by English Electric (2013) & The Punishment of Luxury (2017) and OMD also performs live extensively.
Real Name
- Andy McCluskey & Paul Humphries
Name Vars
- Maniobras Orquestales
- O M D
- O. M. D.
- O.M.D
- O.M.D.
- OM D EM
- OMD
- OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark)
- OMD (with orchestra)
- OMD Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
- OMID
- OMITD
- Omd
- Orch. M. The Dark
- Orch. Man. In The Dark
- Orchestra Maneouvers In The Dark
- Orchestra Manoeuver
- Orchestra Manoeuvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Manceuvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Maneouvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark
- Orchestral Maneuvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Manoeuvers
- Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark
- Orchestral Manoeuvre In The Dark
- Orchestral Manoeuvres
- Orchestral Manoeuvres I/T Dark
- Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD)
- Orchestral Manoeuvres.
- Orchestral Manoevers In The Dark
- Orchestral Manoevres In The Dark
- Orchestral Manosuvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Manouevres In Dark
- Orchestral Manouevres In The Dark
- Orchestral Manouvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Manœuvers In The Dark
- Orchestral Manœuvres
- Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark (OMD)
- Orchestral Monieuvres In The Dark
- Orchestral Monoeuvres
- Orchestralman
- Orchestras Manouvers In The Dark
- omd
Aliases
- Liberator
Members
- Phil Coxon
- Andy McCluskey
- Paul Humphreys
- Stuart Kershaw
- Malcolm Holmes
- Martin Cooper
- Graham Weir
- Neil Weir
- Michael Douglas
- David Hughes
Summary by suse jeffs
Comments
2023-04-11
I love omd got all there records
2023-04-10
I've just bought architecture and morality again after a 30yr break..It's a shame radio stations only ever play enola gay..When both Joan of arcs and souvenir are better tracks.(In my opinion)??
2023-04-09
One of the Songs of the 80. Criminally underrated. Absolute rascal intro and killer toon
2023-04-09
I have to avoid this song and their song souvenir after a bottle of wine else there will be tears, imo this band are the very best of the 80s bands and are 2 absolutely lovely blokes, we are very lucky to still have such amazing ppl in this world with us.
2023-04-09
It's a class tune??
2023-04-08
It's 2022 and this song is still GREAT!
2023-04-08
Just saw a report on a Ukrainian Sniper today, they call ''Emerald'' She is dubbed the Ukrainian Joan of Arc'' For her and her survival & her family. XXX Slava Ukraine
2023-04-07
Hauntingly beautiful! One of the best songs the 80's produced. Always loved this song. At 57, I suppose I always will!
2023-04-07
❤
2023-04-06
This song is so good
2023-04-05
I was 16 years old and getting ready for work one morning in 1981 when I first heard this song on the radio, it totally blew me away, I can still remember that day.
2023-04-04
So great to hear this song again :) The haunting vibe... The moving lyrics. OMD was so damn unique!
2023-04-04
This was brilliant when first released, it's even better now
2023-04-04
Simply great and romantic pur of 80s
2023-04-04
One way ticket to the 80s.
Get us out of this shit hole
Britain 2022.
Give me a time machine.
Get us out of this shit hole
Britain 2022.
Give me a time machine.
2023-04-03
Solina string machine, adorable
2023-04-02
I was 8 and I loved this, plus Maid of Orleans
