The OMD Magazine http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/ News and updates from the Messages website on OMD features and stories. Music en Copyright 2010 info@omd-messages.co.uk (Paul Browne) pbrowne@arc23.com http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/images/rs_logo.pnghttp://www.omd-messages.co.uk/ Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:15:31 GMT Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:15:31 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2 OMD’s roots were grounded in the grassroots music scene of 70′s Liverpool with both Paul Humphreys and Andy McCluskey developing their particular musical style through a series of local bands. Equinox and Pegasus were Wirral-based outfits that provided a perfect area for various musicians to grow and develop and it was through bands like these, as well as the bizarrely named Hitlerz Underpantz, that the formation of The Id came about. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/omd/?page_id=17 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:14:49 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1313345731492:49932538511194620:http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/messages.rss Well the day of the final gig started a bit off... the day before I had headed off to Torrey Pines State Park, a gorgeous place that kind of reminds me of Bryce Canyon filled with red rocked cliffs and crashing ocean waves. Well the day of the final gig started a bit off... the day before I had headed off to Torrey Pines State Park, a gorgeous place that kind of reminds me of Bryce Canyon filled with red rocked cliffs and crashing ocean waves. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/la2.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:44:08 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301600672606:60:http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/messages.rss Expect booming bass sounds - and the return of bass problems, tripod dramas, mindless dancing, bouncing sandwiches, a goofy Locomotion and more OMD chanting. Expect booming bass sounds - and the return of bass problems, tripod dramas, mindless dancing, bouncing sandwiches, a goofy Locomotion and more OMD chanting. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/sandiego.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:08:57 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301512159918:8578972912219318:http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/messages.rss Well, I arrived in not so sunny California, eagerly went to go pick up my rental car and almost fell over when I saw which one was mine... sunshine car!!! Ok, no it wasn't the exact sunshine car from Texas because this one had CA license plates but it was the same make, model and color so for all practical purposes, it was like having my friend back with me, whoo hoo! Well, I arrived in not so sunny California, eagerly went to go pick up my rental car and almost fell over when I saw which one was mine... sunshine car!!! Ok, no it wasn't the exact sunshine car from Texas because this one had CA license plates but it was the same make, model and color so for all practical purposes, it was like having my friend back with me, whoo hoo! http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/oakland.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:18:41 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301429950297:6027804476333991:http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/messages.rss The release of Sugar Tax in 1991 saw the revival of fortunes for OMD. Following the release of the Best Of OMD album in 1988, the band had split under acrimonious circumstances. An agreement that Andy continue under the OMD banner was struck, whilst Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper and Mal Holmes formed their own band The Listening Pool. The release of Sugar Tax in 1991 saw the revival of fortunes for OMD. Following the release of the Best Of OMD album in 1988, the band had split under acrimonious circumstances. An agreement that Andy continue under the OMD banner was struck, whilst Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper and Mal Holmes formed their own band The Listening Pool. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/orch_sugar.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:18:01 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301429950304:7334053622283657:http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/messages.rss OMD return to Los Angeles for a full band performance as the tour reaches its final dates. OMD return to Los Angeles for a full band performance as the tour reaches its final dates. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.29 OMD stop off in Los Angeles for a special in-store music performance with just Andy and Paul. The show features an introduction by Richard Blade (for it is he), impromptu soundchecks, more Moby-esque Souvenir, an extended Never Turn Away and of course lower taxes.... OMD stop off in Los Angeles for a special in-store music performance with just Andy and Paul. The show features an introduction by Richard Blade (for it is he), impromptu soundchecks, more Moby-esque Souvenir, an extended Never Turn Away and of course lower taxes.... http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/amoeba.htm Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:03:30 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301238254407:6027159259056294:http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/messages.rss OMD arrive in Salt Lake City for the next performance on their Transatlantic Tour. OMD arrive in Salt Lake City for the next performance on their Transatlantic Tour. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/slc.htm Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.28 The Transatlantic Tour takes OMD to Denver as they continue their successful series of concerts. The Transatlantic Tour takes OMD to Denver as they continue their successful series of concerts. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/denver.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.27 OMD arrive in sunny Dallas as their Transatlantic Tour continues... OMD arrive in sunny Dallas as their Transatlantic Tour continues... http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/dallas.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.26 The second day of OMD's SXSW performances kicks off in Austin, Texas. The second day of OMD's SXSW performances kicks off in Austin, Texas. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/sxsw2.htm Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.25 OMD gear up for performances on their first day at SXSW in Austin, Texas as a 2-piece outfit. OMD gear up for performances on their first day at SXSW in Austin, Texas as a 2-piece outfit. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/sxsw.htm Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.24 OMD arrive in Houston for the next stop on their Transatlantic Tour. OMD arrive in Houston for the next stop on their Transatlantic Tour. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/houston.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.23 Atlanta is the latest stop on OMD's Transatlantic Tour. Atlanta is the latest stop on OMD's Transatlantic Tour. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/atlanta.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.22 OMD arrive in Chicago as the Transatlantic Tour continues through America. OMD arrive in Chicago as the Transatlantic Tour continues through America. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/chicago.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.21 CLAUDIA BRUCKEN is the original first lady of cinematic electronic pop. Successfully maintaining an icy but approachable aura that draws from Germanic divas as varied as MARLENE DIETRICH, NICO, NINA HAGEN and GINA X. CLAUDIA BRUCKEN is the original first lady of cinematic electronic pop. Successfully maintaining an icy but approachable aura that draws from Germanic divas as varied as MARLENE DIETRICH, NICO, NINA HAGEN and GINA X. http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/html/claudia_live.html Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.20 OMD arrive in Michigan as the Transatlantic Tour continues through America. OMD arrive in Michigan as the Transatlantic Tour continues through America. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/mi.htm Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.19 The OMD transatlantic adventures continue..... Luggage, problems, an energetic Messages, a McCluskey on-stage shirt change (girls - control yourselves), scarecrow jokes and chanting fans. The OMD transatlantic adventures continue..... Luggage, problems, an energetic Messages, a McCluskey on-stage shirt change (girls - control yourselves), scarecrow jokes and chanting fans. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/dc.htm Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.18 A new series debuts on Messages today: NAVIGATION will look at OMD design with articles focussing on some of the band's varied history of sleeve art. A new series debuts on Messages today: NAVIGATION will look at OMD design with articles focussing on some of the band's varied history of sleeve art. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/liberator.htm Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.17 The Big Apple provides the venue for OMD's latest US live performance. The Big Apple provides the venue for OMD's latest US live performance. http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/nyc.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.16 OMD finally arrive in America for a performance in Boston as their Transatlantic tour continues. OMD finally arrive in America for a performance in Boston as their Transatlantic tour continues. file:///Macintosh%20HD/Users/pauhttp://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/boston.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.15 The OMD Transatlantic Adventure continues as OMD continue their journey through Canada showcasing the History Of Modern album and a barrage of classic OMD tunes. The band finally arrive in Montreal with a performance that sees an enthusiastic crowd, some mishaps, a few laughs, a song swap and a dedication! The OMD Transatlantic Adventure continues as OMD continue their journey through Canada showcasing the History Of Modern album and a barrage of classic OMD tunes. The band finally arrive in Montreal with a performance that sees an enthusiastic crowd, some mishaps, a few laughs, a song swap and a dedication! http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/montreal.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.omd-messages.co.uk/html/update.htm.1301230703845.14