Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Architecture And Morality And More - Live DVD



WOW , 26 April 2008
By P. O'Flynn "Palyniam" (Leeds West Yorkshire)

I got this delivered this morning and it is fantastic to watch and listen to.
I last saw O.M.D live on stage many many moons ago and they were brilliant, now a little older but still FANTASTIC!!!!.
If you have not got this yet then I suggest you get it soon you will not be let down.

As brilliant as ever, if not even better. . . ., 29 April 2008
By M. Arscott

I was lucky enough to get to see OMD perform again during this latest tour and it was, as always, a fantastic show. It's brilliant to have a DVD to remember it by, it brings back all those emotions experienced during the live concert - I really hope they do another tour so I can take my kids next time around !

They haven't lost any of their old magic and remain one of my 5 all-time favourite groups.

If you like OMD, then I definitely recommend getting this DVD.

OMD DVD Review, 20 Jul 2008
By Teslawaves (North Yorks UK)

Initially I was put off buying this DVD due to reviews that mention poor sound, well I took the plunge bought the DVD and am glad I did no problems at all with the sound and picture quality is excellent.

The majority of the first section is dedicated to Architecture & Morality which I must admit is my favourite album, with the rest comprising OMD's hits. Yes the group has aged a little however so have the audience although this DVD is definitely worth the purchase.

best omd presentation since the dazzle ships 1983 tour, 20 May 2008
By amir m (glasgow, scotland)

the classic omd line-up reformed in 2007 and hit the road with a fantastic live presentation of architecture & morality (perhaps the bands greatest album?) plus a greatest hits package. any of you who attended these concerts will know what a special live act omd are. the band have lost none of their onstage brilliance.

does this dvd capture that brilliance? yes ..... just. first off, the sound. some have been commenting on what they describe as a poor dts mix. well, i've listend to the dts and dolby digital 5.1 mixes and the sound is tops on both (dts being the better sounding). i didn't experience any "drop-outs". as for the vocals being too loud - it's subjective and i disagree. those of you who feel the vocals are too prominent in the mix can take down the centre channel volume. that's the flexability of multi-channel.

as for the pictures - one can get a strong flavour of the great stage set and the band's commanding of it. the visuals on the large screens look spectacular and compliment the music perfectly (would loved to have had a fixed wide shot in the dvd extras "angle" function). frontman andy mccluskey's driving gusto and enthusiasm easily shine through. given the constraints of budget and venue the camera work is generally good and the direction fine. my understanding is that the footage was filmed over two nights on a tight budget. given that, the final cut is remarkable. my only gripes are some poor and unimaginative hand-held shots of the audience and the band onstage.

fans and newbies should buy this dvd. for those who attended the concerts in 2007 - this is a must have memento. for everyone else this is an ace primer to go and see the band live. sure, the omd show looks fab on dvd but the band are so, so, so much better in front of you, on stage.

Excellent Manoeuvres, 29 April 2008
By Mr. J. D. Windeatt

   What a fantastic concert OMD never get the credit they deserve this dvd is jammed full of hits plus the stage set is very impressive.The hilight of this concert is andy's dancing and of course his powerful voice overall a well worthy purchase from one of the best pop/experimental bands of our time.