Who is supporting omd at the roundhouse

In itself, this is a challenge as they carefully select which of the new album tracks will pass muster, while assessing which of the older tracks need to go. For their London show, OMD have returned once again to The Roundhouse, the Chalk Farm venue that itself has a long and storied history it was originally constructed in as an engine shed for trains.

Andy McCluskey pours heart and soul into this Punishment Of Luxury number — an evocative moment that seems oddly fitting in the middle of this historic venue. While the absence of Mal Holmes is keenly felt at these live shows, Kershaw certainly has the chops to provide OMD with a worthy substitute as the heart of their concert performances. Post-song, Andy quips about the audience enjoying a song about the end of the world, before musing on the fact that the band have previously penned songs for a variety of odd ideas — from machines to telephone boxes.

Prior to the gig, OMD fans were invited to vote for one track out of three to include in the setlist. Andy throws shapes during the brass segments which take on a ghostly presence without the element of the Weir brothers on stage and it provides a reflective moment for the setlist. There had been some discussion in times past about the projections possible robbing the attention from the live performance which was never true , but OMD have always proved that they can cut it live without those types of bells and whistles.

With a little banter about Martin Cooper wanting to play sax on more than just one song, Andy introduces an extra track into the set. Here, it gets a good reception with its lush synth melodies still warming hearts so many years later. At this point, the set takes a pause and darkness descends. The lightness of this track on record gets transformed on stage, with its synth melodies sounding much beefier.

It also provides an opportunity for Humphreys to utilise the stage more than in the past. The Junk Culture number is still a robust live track, its tropical beats still managing to get feet dancing. But at the same time OMD are capable of combining new material with a choice selection of older hits for album tours, such as the current Punishment Of Luxury one.

OMD finish with Electricity , McCluskey nostalgically dedicating the song to their 16 year-old selves writing the track in their Merseyside bedrooms. Watch a live performance of Electricity here:. Culture Music Live music. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at the Roundhouse Live review. Geoff Maguire. Geoff Maguire 4 May Related Items live music review. More in Live music. Kirst Hubbard. Read More. Sean Richards. Natallia Pearmain. Jessica Wall.

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