Messages: Greatest Hits
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Messages: Greatest Hits is a compilation album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
(OMD) and features the band's most successful songs accompanied by a DVD
of all the bands' music video
s.
It is the first time that all of the promo videos have been released on DVD. "Joan of Arc
" had no promo video filmed at the time, so an appearance on the UK music show Top of the Pops
has been added to the DVD instead.
"Hold You" was considered as the second single of Crush
and a promo video was made, but the single was never released.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England...
(OMD) and features the band's most successful songs accompanied by a DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
of all the bands' music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s.
It is the first time that all of the promo videos have been released on DVD. "Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc (OMD song)
"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.The video for Joan of Arc was filmed at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire...
" had no promo video filmed at the time, so an appearance on the UK music show Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
has been added to the DVD instead.
"Hold You" was considered as the second single of Crush
Crush (OMD album)
Crush is the sixth album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1985."So in Love" became the group's first hit single in the US, the album also sold well in the US...
and a promo video was made, but the single was never released.
Disc one: CD
- "MessagesMessages (OMD song)"Messages" is the third single of the synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . The single has a re-recorded version of the song found on their debut album Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The single provided OMD with their first top 40 hit in the UK, reaching number 13...
" – 4:44 - "ElectricityElectricity (OMD song)"Electricity" is the debut single of the New Wave and synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It is notable for having been recorded numerous times. The earliest versions are live recordings by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys' previous group The Id. The song is one of the OMD's most...
" – 3:31 - "Enola GayEnola Gay (song)"Enola Gay" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . It was written by frontman Andy McCluskey, and appears on the band's second album, Organisation . It was released as a 7" single on 26 September 1980...
" – 3:32 - "SouvenirSouvenir (song)"Souvenir" is a song written by Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and released as the first single from their 1981 album Architecture & Morality...
" – 3:37 - "Joan of ArcJoan of Arc (OMD song)"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.The video for Joan of Arc was filmed at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire...
" – 3:48 - "Maid of OrleansMaid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"Joan of Arc " is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and was the third single released from their third studio album Architecture & Morality....
" – 4:12 - "Genetic EngineeringGenetic Engineering (song)"Genetic Engineering" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single from their fourth studio album Dazzle Ships....
" – 3:37 - "TelegraphTelegraph (song)"Telegraph" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single from their studio album Dazzle Ships. "Telegraph" had originally been considered as the first release, but not being happy with the mix and, with pressure from Virgin, the band opted for "Genetic...
"" – 2:56 - "LocomotionLocomotion (OMD song)"Locomotion" is a hit single recorded and released by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and is also the first single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture...
" – 3:57 - "Talking Loud and ClearTalking Loud and Clear"Talking Loud and Clear" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture.The song was edited for its 7" single release, clocking at 3:53.-B-side:...
" – 3:56 - "Tesla GirlsTesla Girls"Tesla Girls" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the third single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture .The single performed poorer than expected mainly due to a lack of media coverage...
" – 3:35 - "So in LoveSo in Love (OMD song)"So in Love" is a song by the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1985 as the first single of the album Crush. The artwork, designed by XL Design, and the promo video were both influenced by the Mexican Day of the Dead festival....
" – 3:30 - "SecretSecret (OMD song)"Secret" is a single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as a single from their 1985 album Crush. It was their second hit in the US, cracking the top 75 peaking at #63...
" – 3:57 - "If You LeaveIf You Leave"If You Leave" is a 1986 song by the British synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the film Pretty in Pink where it was played prominently during the final scene...
" – 4:30 - "(Forever) Live and Die(Forever) Live and Die" Live and Die" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age...
" – 3:36 - "DreamingDreaming (OMD song)"Dreaming" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released in 1988 as a single from their compilation album, The Best of OMD...
" – 3:58 - "Sailing on the Seven SeasSailing on the Seven Seas"Sailing on the Seven Seas" is a 1991 single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released from their album Sugar Tax. It marked a successful comeback for the band in the UK, where it peaked at number 3 in the charts...
" – 3:45 - "Pandora's BoxPandora's Box (OMD song)"Pandora's Box", subtitled "It's a Long, Long, Way" for the US release, was the second single released by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark from the album Sugar Tax. The song was inspired by silent film actress Louise Brooks and is named after the 1928 film Pandora's Box she starred in...
" – 4:06 - "Dream of MeDream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)"Dream of Me " was the second single from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's album Liberator. It was remixed by Gregg Jackman for single release.-7" single:#"Dream of Me "#"Strange Sensations"...
" – 3:53 - "Walking on the Milky WayWalking on the Milky Way"Walking on the Milky Way" is the name of a song by the British New Wave band OMD. It was released as a single in 1996 and appeared on their Universal album a month later...
" – 4:02
Disc two: DVD
- "ElectricityElectricity (OMD song)"Electricity" is the debut single of the New Wave and synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It is notable for having been recorded numerous times. The earliest versions are live recordings by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys' previous group The Id. The song is one of the OMD's most...
" - "Red Frame/White LightRed Frame/White Light"Red Frame/White Light" is the second single of the synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The song is about the red telephone box in Meols that was used by the band to make calls to organise their gigs.-Telephone box:...
" - "MessagesMessages (OMD song)"Messages" is the third single of the synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . The single has a re-recorded version of the song found on their debut album Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The single provided OMD with their first top 40 hit in the UK, reaching number 13...
" - "Enola GayEnola Gay (song)"Enola Gay" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . It was written by frontman Andy McCluskey, and appears on the band's second album, Organisation . It was released as a 7" single on 26 September 1980...
" - "SouvenirSouvenir (song)"Souvenir" is a song written by Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and released as the first single from their 1981 album Architecture & Morality...
" - "Joan of ArcJoan of Arc (OMD song)"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.The video for Joan of Arc was filmed at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire...
(Live Top of the Pops Version)" - "Maid of OrleansMaid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"Joan of Arc " is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and was the third single released from their third studio album Architecture & Morality....
" - "Genetic EngineeringGenetic Engineering (song)"Genetic Engineering" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single from their fourth studio album Dazzle Ships....
" - "TelegraphTelegraph (song)"Telegraph" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single from their studio album Dazzle Ships. "Telegraph" had originally been considered as the first release, but not being happy with the mix and, with pressure from Virgin, the band opted for "Genetic...
" - "LocomotionLocomotion (OMD song)"Locomotion" is a hit single recorded and released by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and is also the first single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture...
" - "Talking Loud and ClearTalking Loud and Clear"Talking Loud and Clear" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture.The song was edited for its 7" single release, clocking at 3:53.-B-side:...
" - "Tesla GirlsTesla Girls"Tesla Girls" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the third single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture .The single performed poorer than expected mainly due to a lack of media coverage...
" - "Never Turn AwayNever Turn Away"Never Turn Away" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the fourth single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture.-B-sides:The song 'Wrappup' is a dubbed version 'All Wrapped Up'...
" - "So in LoveSo in Love (OMD song)"So in Love" is a song by the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1985 as the first single of the album Crush. The artwork, designed by XL Design, and the promo video were both influenced by the Mexican Day of the Dead festival....
" - "SecretSecret (OMD song)"Secret" is a single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as a single from their 1985 album Crush. It was their second hit in the US, cracking the top 75 peaking at #63...
" - "La Femme AccidentLa Femme Accident"La Femme Accident" is a song by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the third and final single from their 1985 album Crush. It peaked at #42 in the UK.-12": Virgin / VSD 811-12 :# "La Femme Accident " - 2.50# "Firegun"...
" - "Hold You"
- "If You LeaveIf You Leave"If You Leave" is a 1986 song by the British synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the film Pretty in Pink where it was played prominently during the final scene...
" - "(Forever) Live and Die(Forever) Live and Die" Live and Die" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age...
" - "We Love YouWe Love You (OMD song)"We Love You" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age.-Track listing:7"# "We Love You" - 3:59# "We Love You " - 6:20Limited edition 2x7"...
" - "ShameShame (OMD song)-12" vinyl:* UK: Virgin / VS 938-12* UK: Virgin / VS 938-12 DJ * Germany: Virgin / 609 000* Canada: Virgin / VSX 1371-CD single:* UK: Virgin / MIKE938 12-Chart performance:...
" - "DreamingDreaming (OMD song)"Dreaming" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released in 1988 as a single from their compilation album, The Best of OMD...
" - "Sailing on the Seven SeasSailing on the Seven Seas"Sailing on the Seven Seas" is a 1991 single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released from their album Sugar Tax. It marked a successful comeback for the band in the UK, where it peaked at number 3 in the charts...
" - "Pandora's BoxPandora's Box (OMD song)"Pandora's Box", subtitled "It's a Long, Long, Way" for the US release, was the second single released by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark from the album Sugar Tax. The song was inspired by silent film actress Louise Brooks and is named after the 1928 film Pandora's Box she starred in...
" - "Then You Turn AwayThen You Turn Away"Then You Turn Away" is a song by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and the third single released from their album Sugar Tax. It peaked at #50 on the UK singles charts in 1991. Its follow-up single, "Call My Name", peaked at the same position...
" - "Call My NameCall My Name (OMD song)"Call My Name" is the name of a song by the synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was released from their album Sugar Tax. It was also released as the fourth single from the album. The single made the Top 100 on the UK Singles Chart at #50...
" - "Stand above MeStand above Me"Stand Above Me" was a single released as the first single from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark album Liberator , and their 26th single overall. It was the last OMD single released on a 12" format....
" - "Dream of MeDream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)"Dream of Me " was the second single from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's album Liberator. It was remixed by Gregg Jackman for single release.-7" single:#"Dream of Me "#"Strange Sensations"...
" - "Everyday"
- "Walking on the Milky WayWalking on the Milky Way"Walking on the Milky Way" is the name of a song by the British New Wave band OMD. It was released as a single in 1996 and appeared on their Universal album a month later...
" - "UniversalUniversal (OMD song)"Universal" is a song the British New Wave band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second and last single from their album Universal....
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