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OMD concert in Copenhagen

flyingkiwiDK
flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,723
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I’ve been asked by a mate if I fancy seeing OMD in Copenhagen this February and I was wondering if any of you lifers had seen them live recently and, if so, are they any good? 

I know a fair few OMD songs even though I was a little young at the peak of their career.

Any feedback would be most welcome!

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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    edited November 2019
    Just my opinion, but I would say Andy McCluskey's voice is pretty poor these days.
    I quite liked them back in the day, but their music seems dated now.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    edited November 2019
    Have a listen.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1p3Fo23_cw
  • TeslaGirl
    TeslaGirl Posts: 184
    I saw them in London, not the last tour but the one before, I thought much the same quality as when I saw them back in the 80s, although mixing in their more recent material with the classics.

    Didn't go to the last tour because the tickets were getting silly prices - love the band but not £35 worth...

    Andy McC still does the sad dancing with his shirt hanging out.  And the fans from the 80s seem to have all grown up to be either rugby players or accountants.
  • Pedro45
    Pedro45 Posts: 5,823
    They have just done a major US tour supporting B52s.
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,256
    Caught them in Barcelona two weeks ago and they were great. The sound is better than the eighties as technology moves on, McCluskey is a great frontman, and it's a genuinely good night out. Don't think twice. There are a lot of songs from their more commercial mid eighties period, but you may get Stanlow and Almost. 
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    They are fantastic. Go for it .
  • SamB09
    SamB09 Posts: 901
    who?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    ken_shabby said:
    Caught them in Barcelona two weeks ago and they were great. The sound is better than the eighties as technology moves on, McCluskey is a great frontman, and it's a genuinely good night out. Don't think twice. There are a lot of songs from their more commercial mid eighties period, but you may get Stanlow and Almost. 
    The first time I've heard McCluskey described as a great frontman :smile:
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,628
    Did some great songs........

    Live & Die
    Talking loud & clear.
    Before you leave (featured in 'Pretty in Pink')
    Maid of Orleans 
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,044
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    I’ve been asked by a mate if I fancy seeing OMD in Copenhagen this February and I was wondering if any of you lifers had seen them live recently and, if so, are they any good? 

    I know a fair few OMD songs even though I was a little young at the peak of their career.

    Any feedback would be most welcome!
    I take it they are not playing the Parken?
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  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,723
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    I’ve been asked by a mate if I fancy seeing OMD in Copenhagen this February and I was wondering if any of you lifers had seen them live recently and, if so, are they any good? 

    I know a fair few OMD songs even though I was a little young at the peak of their career.

    Any feedback would be most welcome!
    I take it they are not playing the Parken?
    Vega 
  • TeslaGirl
    TeslaGirl Posts: 184
    Possibly, but most of the bands I go to are more around the £20 mark, so I judge from there.

    You can tell from my username that I'm a fan, so, yes, I would recommend going, and for me, I go to fewer gigs these days so perhaps I'll go next tour and pretend I'm going to 2 events.
  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,723
    Thanks everyone. I confirmed to my mate today that I will come along to the concert with him. 
  • Taxi_Lad
    Taxi_Lad Posts: 3,768
    My favourite band!  See them numerous times in the 80s and more recently at rewind festival 
  • fadgadget
    fadgadget Posts: 1,392
    go for it , you wont regret it , they put on a great show, im going twice this month , ticket prices are in line with most bands nowadays 
  • fadgadget
    fadgadget Posts: 1,392
    A good review here from the Metro newspaper

    https://www.metro.news/gig-review-orchestral-manoeuvres-in-the-dark/1783663/
  • KettsJohn
    KettsJohn Posts: 1,210
    Not my cup tea although I did buy Souvenir back in 1982? Copenhagen is great though so I would go. Take plenty of money as very expensive!!
  • snowinberlin
    snowinberlin Posts: 807
    could never understand what they were singing
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,256
    Already planning a trip to see them in Madrid next time they come round. 
  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,723
    edited February 2020
    Saw them last night and they were absolutely brilliant! McCluskey was on top form and the audience loved it. So glad I went.
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  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,723
    Covered End said:
    Just my opinion, but I would say Andy McCluskey's voice is pretty poor these days.
    I quite liked them back in the day, but their music seems dated now.
    Nothing wrong with his voice mate I assure you
  • fadgadget
    fadgadget Posts: 1,392
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    Saw them last night and they were absolutely brilliant! McClusky was on top form and the audience loved it. So glad I went.
    I Done Guildford and Hammersmith last year , great atmosphere and as you said McClusky was in great form , never been to a duff gig of theirs . 
  • bazjonster
    bazjonster Posts: 2,875
    fadgadget said:
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    Saw them last night and they were absolutely brilliant! McClusky was on top form and the audience loved it. So glad I went.
    I Done Guildford and Hammersmith last year , great atmosphere and as you said McClusky was in great form , never been to a duff gig of theirs . 
    You introduced me to 'Mesh', mate. Just wondered if you've listened to any of 'The Slow Readers Club' stuff?
  • fadgadget
    fadgadget Posts: 1,392
    bazjonster said:
    fadgadget said:
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    Saw them last night and they were absolutely brilliant! McClusky was on top form and the audience loved it. So glad I went.
    I Done Guildford and Hammersmith last year , great atmosphere and as you said McClusky was in great form , never been to a duff gig of theirs . 
    You introduced me to 'Mesh', mate. Just wondered if you've listened to any of 'The Slow Readers Club' stuff?
    I Have a friend of a friend who keeps on about these , i haven't had a listen yet but i will have a look , 
    I have another recommendation for you , they are called Sinestar and are from Bristol , they have done 3 albums all very good , but unfortunately are disbanding this year 
       https://youtu.be/9KwC8UAZpXQ
  • bazjonster
    bazjonster Posts: 2,875
    edited February 2020
    fadgadget said:
    bazjonster said:
    fadgadget said:
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    Saw them last night and they were absolutely brilliant! McClusky was on top form and the audience loved it. So glad I went.
    I Done Guildford and Hammersmith last year , great atmosphere and as you said McClusky was in great form , never been to a duff gig of theirs . 
    You introduced me to 'Mesh', mate. Just wondered if you've listened to any of 'The Slow Readers Club' stuff?
    I Have a friend of a friend who keeps on about these , i haven't had a listen yet but i will have a look , 
    I have another recommendation for you , they are called Sinestar and are from Bristol , they have done 3 albums all very good , but unfortunately are disbanding this year 
     
    https://youtu.be/MPEZzucLv5g

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