OMD – “History of Modern” Concert in Manila 2012
Remember the hit songs “Secret,” “So In Love” and “Dreaming?”
Well, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (aka “OMD”), synth-pop legends and one of the UK’s most iconic bands, are embarking on the Asian leg of their “History of Modern” world tour in March, featuring their “classic” original line-up.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark was the unlikely band name chosen by two teenage school friends in Liverpool for what was supposed to be a one-night only show. Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys had spent 3 years writing weird and wonderful music in the back room at Paul’s mother’s house. Music that even their best friends didn’t like. Nobody was more surprised than they were when the “dare” to play this one concert turned into a career now spanning 33 years.
As the band name got shorter, OMD became more and more successful having hits all over the world with songs like “Electricity,” “Enola Gay,” “Souvenir,” “Joan of Arc,” “Locomotion” and “If you Leave.” Not only did the band sell millions of records but their music was part of a great new wave of synthesizer music that is now considered to be one of the last great iconic musical movements. A style that is recognized as hugely influential on many of the most successful modern artists like The Killers, the XX, LCD Sound System, and Glasvegas.
OMD reformed in 2007 including original side men Martin Cooper and Malcolm Holmes, and have consistently toured to great critical and audience acclaim. The release in 2010 of their “History of Modern” album saw the band being applauded for recapturing their old sound and energy whilst updating it with modern production values.
The band is currently working on their next album entitled, “English Electric.”
OMD’s Manila stop will be held on Monday, March 12, 2011 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Show starts at 8pm.
Tickets will go on sale Dec. 17th at all TicketNet outlets. Call 911-5555 or reserve your tickets online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.
This event is presented by Shadow.Inc Entertainment in association with Happy Box & iCreate Entertainment Solutions.
For more information:
Shadow.Inc Entertainment
Email: shadowinc1@live.com
http://www.shadowincworld.com
Happy Box
Email: happybox2000@aol.com
http://www.happyboxpresents.us
