Souvenir

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

About Souvenir

"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. Sung by Humphreys, the track has minimal lyrical content and is characterised by slowed-down choir sounds offset by pulsing major key piano chords. Its "gentle, sparkling" synthesizer hook substitutes for a vocal chorus, as with other OMD compositions."Souvenir" became a major international hit for the band. Peaking at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, it remains the group's highest-charting single in their home country, along with 1991's "Sailing on the Seven Seas". The song also reached the Top 10 in several European territories, including topping the charts in France, Spain and Portugal. 


Year:
2008
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It's leading me astray

My obsession
It's my creation
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It's not important now

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I can't imagine
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are a British New Wave group formed in 1978, whose founding members, Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboards, vocals), are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England. The band rose to fame with their fourth single "Enola Gay", which became a major hit throughout Europe in 1980, and achieved worldwide popularity the following year with their third album Architecture & Morality. Regarded as the band's seminal work, it spawned three international hit singles and propelled them to superstar status in their home country. OMD, whose music frequently eschewed traditional pop music arrangements in favour of experimentation, were retrospectively described by AllMusic's Ned Raggett as having been… more »

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Written by: Martin Handsley Cooper, Paul David Humphreys

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Background Information
"Souvenir" is a song written by Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). - It was released as a lead single from their 1981 album "Architecture & Morality".
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in the UK, Ireland, and France. - It peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed within the top 40 for 8 weeks.
Music and Lyrics
"Souvenir" is notable for its melancholy and introspective lyrics, an aspect that makes it stand out among many of OMD's other songs. - Despite its somber tone, the song's melody has an uplifting, almost ethereal quality, further fuelled by its creative synth-work.
Noteworthy Recognition
The song has been often hailed as one of the best songs in the OMD catalog. Its lush production and emotional resonance have earned it critical acclaim. - In a 2013 poll by the BBC Radio 2, "Souvenir" was voted the 80th best song of the 1980s.
Production Details
The song marked a departure from OMD's usual songwriting process. Paul Humphreys, who usually collaborated with the group's other members, wrote "Souvenir" alone. - Despite being released on the "Architecture & Morality" album, "Souvenir" was actually recorded prior to the group starting work on the album.
Cover Versions
"Souvenir" has been covered by various artists, including Simple Minds and Moby. - French singer Etienne Daho also recorded a version of the song, translating the lyrics into French.
Music Video
The music video of "Souvenir" was filmed in the grounds of the stately home Knebworth House, with drone footage being used to capture the scenes. - The video also includes footage of the band members in a studio environment.

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