Having met Mr. Humphries several times after OMD shows, he has proven to be one of the most gracious musicians / celeb band members I have ever met. He chatted away with me in an alley behind a club for 10 minutes just as casually as he is here. Even though he'd probably been asked about their debut album a million times, he answers with enthusiasm and an honesty that is just rare. 'Pretending To See The Future' is a favorite as well. I asked him if the version of 'Telestar' that has been floating around for years was actually them and he said yes! and wondered how I heard it. He and Andy both also elaborated on some rare stuff like "Sampling The Blast Furnace'' to the scarcity of his Listening Pool CD to most anyone in North America. Class act.
Very nice interview, thank you. I ordered the new Bauhaus Staircase album as soon as I heard the new single. It's very electronic, very 80's and that's what I like the most. I ordered the 2CD numbered, signed limited edition of the new album, looking forward to this release.
why do people say its very 80's. its not thats when they did architecture and morality, does it sound anything like that album. this is 90's and 2000 pop its modern. but still cool.
Well, Andy said on a gig here in Leipzig that they always wanted to be "a cool synthesizer band". But Paul here on the video looks like the nice older man from just around the corner. Nevertheless, they are still awesome. The new single "Bauhaus Staircase" is brilliant. Unfortunately, it looks like it's really the last round of the lads. Let's see what happens. And by the way, the scene I was talking about was during a summer party here in Leipzig. Paul announced his forthcoming marriage and wore something like a banana skirt. And the full sentence from Andy was "We always wanted to be a cool synthesizer band, but we are not cool anymore". Was a lot of fun.
If anyone is interested, I just transcribed this as best I could, using the RUclips Show transcript. and cleaning up all the formatting and deleting the time signatures, etc. You’ve been here before. We've been here many times, yeah. I mean we did a W-Fest two years ago, but of course we shot some of our Locomotion video here in Ostende. And we used to live in De Haan. Andy and I lived in De Haan near Bruges for you know, four months or something, and so we know this area really really well. So there's good news; there's a new album coming can you tell us something more about the sound maybe? I think it's a natural step from the punishment to luxury album it's still very electronic I think if you can put one thing to it that's different maybe I think we're more political on this then perhaps we have been in the past although we have touched on politics from you know anti-nuclear war songs like Enola Gay to Dazzle Switches about the Cold War with the Soviet Union so we have touched on it before but I think we've been more overtly uh political with this album because you know maybe we're just getting grumpy and becoming Grumpy Old Men now but you know the thing is there's so much going on in the world that you you can't ignore it really think I mean the the ridiculous idiocy of Brexit you know which was just insane is the you know British self-harming you know by by on mass you know and and of course you know everything that's going on in America, Trump, and all over Europe you know the move to the far right is is concerning to us so so we're kind of talking about that really more overtly than we have done in the past. And where was the album recorded? The difference between this album and all the others was that it started in the pandemic and I was in France where I had a holiday home in France where I was stuck there because I couldn't move because the because of the restrictions because of the pandemic and Andy was stuck in Liverpool he couldn't come visit me so usually with our albums we we sit in one room usually Andy's studio in Liverpool and then we bat around a whole load of ideas and then we take them away both work on them separately and then we get back together and see what each other has done to the song and then Jason we couldn't do that with this album, so we had to send you know massive files to each other from from France to Liverpool and Liverpool back to France fortunately I had a studio set up in the south of France Did you already play your songs live from the new album? No we're going to wait till next year before we start playing songs live. I mean at the moment we haven't got it. It would have been nice to play Bauhaus Staircase actually, but we’ve have no time to rehearse because we've been so busy. How do you look back to writing the first album of OMD with a beautiful song Pretending to See the Future? I love that song yeah I mean the first album was the culmination it was basically everything we had we'd written together, well the best of everything Andy and I had written together to that point because you know we started writing songs when we were 15 and we were teenagers yeah. I mean Electricity, I was 15 and he was 16 when we wrote that one, so we were kids. And so the first album was that, basically everything good that we'd written to that point. So it's different now because you know I mean the technology is different. We're far more experienced, we're much better musicians. But after all these years we still feel like we have something to say, so we're going to keep saying it. But this could possibly be our last album but we don't know; we said that about the last hour and the other memories about Belgium I think Knight of the problems with Simple Minds together singing Neon Lights oh yeah. I mean we loved those night at the proms nights in Antwerp it was, they were just amazing you know. So I mean yeah, they're very fond memories, yeah, playing with an orchestra was amazing, you know really great fun. Okay, bring us back to the first idea to write the song Maid of Orleans, do you remember that first moment? Yeah I mean it came out of us touring we have this, I can't remember the name of the band, it was this young new French band. We were touring France and they said oh, every city we're going to is related to Joan of Arc, do you realize that? We went oh okay. Joan of Arc, that's a good subject matter We had the Maid of Orleans first and Andy didn't think it was any good, so he decided he wanted to write another one. So then we had two Joan of Arcs and we were gonna put the Maid of all the arm wasn't gonna go on the album. But I think it was Martin our keyboard player. So what happened to that other Joan of Arc? I really liked that and and so we listened to it and we said oh, actually maybe you're right, so we've got two Joan of Arcs now. Do you remember the recording of the video clip you're playing chess and Andy was reading a book at the beginning scene I mean that was an amazing day actually because you know it looked like we planned a video in the snow you know but just by chance it snowed overnight and we had this shooting the next day and we woke up opened the curtains and went wow it's been snowing it's going to look amazing with the horse you know so but we were we were working in the Mana studios in Oxfordshire that we were working on architecturally at the time so it's a nice opening scene yeah it's beautiful yeah yeah with just luck that was just pure luck The last question is for Andy. Where does Andy get all this energy to dance on stage? Yeah, he sleeps all day. He's now sleeping, he's sleeping. But no, I mean the thing is, we still love playing live and we've always put masses of energy into our shows and we'll only keep going if we can maintain that energy and we're you know we don't get we're not getting any younger. But we still have masses of energy and enthusiasm. So as long as that continues, then we'll keep doing it. Thanks for your time, Paul, and have a nice gig this evening; I'm really looking forward to it, it's going to be fun as always. Thank you okay cheers
Paul there is No Way this is your last album😂 As long as you and Andy have breath in your bodies you will make Music together..Somewhere, Somehow❤Thanks for bringing back good memories of Belgium for me😂❤
I don't like most modern day electronic music, like techno, where it's just a stupid simple computer made pattern, that goes on and on. But of course Paul and Andy are real musicians, who know how to make electronic music sound interesting and actually a pleasure to listen to. I love what I've heard from the new album, so far!
Who's that retired accountant in the interview? Oh, it's Mr Paul Humphries. Still as charming and friendly as always. It's amazing that OMD, unlike so many of their contemporaries, are as creatively sparky as they were in 1980. Phil Oakey, what went wrong?
@@spudywoody 16, TITE STREET, CHELSEA. S.W. My dear Sir Art is useless because its aim is simply to create a mood. It is not meant to instruct, or to influence action in any way. It is superbly sterile, and the note of its pleasure is sterility. If the contemplation of a work of art is followed by activity of any kind, the work is either of a very second-rate order, or the spectator has failed to realise the complete artistic impression. A work of art is useless as a flower is useless. A flower blossoms for its own joy. We gain a moment of joy by looking at it. That is all that is to be said about our relations to flowers. Of course man may sell the flower, and so make it useful to him, but this has nothing to do with the flower. It is not part of its essence. It is accidental. It is a misuse. All this is I fear very obscure. But the subject is a long one. Truly yours, Oscar Wilde
@@spudywoody No... art is not Politics. But it can be.... when did I even argue the point? I didn't. I am even a professional artist.... and some of it is political. My point was that Trump and Brexit are good things. Countries SHOULD not be ruled by unelected people. It is inimical to the founding of the west. I hope that is not what you want. Good thing they make such catchy music.
Politics and music are a potent combination, done well. Take a listen to Robert Wyatt singing Elvis Costello's 'Shipbuilding'', or Billie Holiday singing Abel Meeropol's 'Strange Fruit'.
@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx Depends if you agree with the politics... doesn't it? ... I like their older music, question their politics - Paul's Anti-Brexit and "pro-Marxism" stance these days is what it is... but I don't need to hear it.
Paul, I'm a fan of OMD since the 80s. I'm sure there are plenty of fans of yours that are on the right side of politics. I wouldn't criticize them because they have a different political view than you do, that's a big population of people. We just care about our country and what happens to it, and in my case, I enjoy the freedoms that my constitution allows.
... That constitution is under attack from the left wing ideologues who convert everything into a justifiable overreach, due to some kind of invented "oppression" or "emergency"
I'm in a minority as someone who first got into OMD about six years ago (thanks internet!) and I rank them among the greatest pop bands. Maybe it's timing but their early stuff is in some ways unequaled. BTW, sorry Paul but pop musicians should never talk about politics, I despise politicians too but they're not stupid. Leave the politics to them and just give us great music. Brand New Science was an uncovered gem and a delight.
What you really mean is you voted for brexit. All art is political and I mean all. I'd like to explain it to you but I'll take an informed stab in the dark that you wouldn't listen .
Why shouldn't musicians be political? Great music comes from oppression. Think about The Beat 'Stand Down Margaret', Special AKA 'Free Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley 'Get up, Stand Up', Marvin Gaye 'What's Going On', Sam Cooke 'A Change is Gonna Come', Muse 'Will of the People', Frankie Goes to Hollywood 'Two Tribes', The Communards 'There's More to Love', there's plenty more. Take away the ability to make social & political comment & you're left with bubblegum pop that means naff all. I don't want to live in a world full of trite Justin Bieber musical diarrhoea.
@@allisonkirby312 Bieber has probably had more influence on society than all those put together. Look around you, do you see people that are quite happy to let corporations/governments run their lives? Bieber was a phenomenon of the internet age, and everything that goes with that.
Agreed ,I think a very large proportion of their fan base would be disappointed if they start pontificating about politics. It's not what made them successful as a pop band and can only create negativity about their music. A real dumb move.
Nothing worse than a socialist moaning and lecturing those who think differently. Hate the right. Hate Brexit. Heaven 17's Martyn Ware, and Depeche Mode have also become grumpy too with it all. Such a shame as I regard what they have done for UK electronic music scene priceless, and I like OMD a lot. Latest output is fantastic.
Love the music, but... What is "far right" Paul?... and who gets to define that for you? "Right" thinking isn't as "far right" as its labelled... and it's quite a natural reaction to the overreach of the "far left" Marxists/Communists who's socialist mentality has expanded from behind its cold war borders into the very fabric of society through systemic indoctrination, bureaucracy and institutionalized learning centers.... to the detriment of people's drive, motivation and opportunities for personal success. This observation, comes from my personal experience as a Canadian who's family escaped the ravages of Communism in a country, who's "radio free Europe" opening broadcast segment you sampled on Dazzle Ships ! Don't idealize "forced socialism" until you've lived under its tyranny... under the auspices of "its for the greater good" ... as it sucks the soul and individuality out of one's actively thinking mind.
I think it’s totally cool that Paul has his own views and political views but it’s strange how so many people who how can I put it, people who perhaps are a bit out of touch and don’t see what a lot of us see down in the gutter, but each to their own and I’m looking forward to the album
@@liveanadventure429 Yes. I live on benefits here in the UK, and I see the horrendous injustices and poverty created by the capitalist system which is imposed by the anti-democratic, effectively single party political system we have. It seems that OMD see this, too. Good on them. Top blokes.
Love your music. Hate your politics. It's one thing when you sound off about Brexit and things that happen on your side of the pond, it's totally different when you are siding with the ones who are allowing men to compete in women's sports and normalizing pedophilia. Enola Gay is one of my favorite songs even though i disagree with the message. Not that dropping an atomic bomb was a great thing, but it was the less of 2 evils. the alternative was the Nazis winning the war and millions more people dying.
Hitler was already dead and Germany was defeated when the bomb was dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. So it wasn't exactly the Nazi regime they had to defeat at the time.
Hmm the word woke is usually used wrongly isn't it just as a word for things people dislike? Generally it's good to be woke surely to make a stand against injustice and all. Sure some people are annoying on the left lol and I say that as a lefty. Either way, based on a few interviews on RUclips both the guys from OMD seem very decent and down to earth. Helps me to enjoy music a bit more if the band seem cool and not up their own arses haha. Look forward to the new album!
@@dominicaaaaa5547 There's "woke" and woken, woke is falling for all the TV propaganda and following the ongoing agenda's, woken is when your switched on to the propaganda.
I see them live too recently and were brilliant as usual. First group I ever see live about 40+ years ago. I'm 60 next month so not much younger than them & love their concerts & seeing them at 80's festivals the last few years,hope they carry on!
Having met Mr. Humphries several times after OMD shows, he has proven to be one of the most gracious musicians / celeb band members I have ever met. He chatted away with me in an alley behind a club for 10 minutes just as casually as he is here. Even though he'd probably been asked about their debut album a million times, he answers with enthusiasm and an honesty that is just rare. 'Pretending To See The Future' is a favorite as well. I asked him if the version of 'Telestar' that has been floating around for years was actually them and he said yes! and wondered how I heard it. He and Andy both also elaborated on some rare stuff like "Sampling The Blast Furnace'' to the scarcity of his Listening Pool CD to most anyone in North America. Class act.
Paul a great guy. Thank goodness a new album. Fantastic electronic band. Hope it’s not the last. OMD the best as well as Kraftwerk.
OMG, what a lovely inteview. Paul is a "comom" people, nice person. Thanks a lot for this gift!!!!!!. See them this month.
What an enjoyable interview. OMD are one of my favourite bands, and Souvenir is my favourite song.
Nevery stop making music Paul! Your art makes the world beautiful! Thank you for the music.
Very nice interview, thank you. I ordered the new Bauhaus Staircase album as soon as I heard the new single. It's very electronic, very 80's and that's what I like the most. I ordered the 2CD numbered, signed limited edition of the new album, looking forward to this release.
why do people say its very 80's. its not thats when they did architecture and morality, does it sound anything like that album. this is 90's and 2000 pop its modern. but still cool.
@@malcolmplace1204 I think because they are using analog for this album. Pretty kewl.
Nicest person in music 😊
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Nice to see him looking well and in good spirits. Cheers.
Well, Andy said on a gig here in Leipzig that they always wanted to be "a cool synthesizer band". But Paul here on the video looks like the nice older man from just around the corner.
Nevertheless, they are still awesome. The new single "Bauhaus Staircase" is brilliant. Unfortunately, it looks like it's really the last round of the lads. Let's see what happens.
And by the way, the scene I was talking about was during a summer party here in Leipzig. Paul announced his forthcoming marriage and wore something like a banana skirt. And the full sentence from Andy was "We always wanted to be a cool synthesizer band, but we are not cool anymore". Was a lot of fun.
Melbourne University, many moons ago. Happy memories
Kudos to the director Steve Barron on Maid of Orleans, one of OMD's outstanding and very memorable MTV. Strong and inspiring band as ever. Love OMD🎹❤🎛
What a great interview!
Great interview with a great guy. And all that whisky in the background... ;-)
Best band ever. Great interview
pretty woke politics he believes in.....
If anyone is interested, I just transcribed this as best I could, using the RUclips Show transcript. and cleaning up all the formatting and deleting the time signatures, etc.
You’ve been here before.
We've been here many times, yeah. I mean we did a W-Fest two years ago, but of course we shot some of our Locomotion video here in Ostende. And we used to live in De Haan. Andy and I lived in De Haan near Bruges for you know, four months or something, and so we know this area really really well.
So there's good news; there's a new album coming can you tell us something more about the sound maybe?
I think it's a natural step from the punishment to luxury album it's still very electronic I think if you can put one thing to it that's different maybe I think we're more political on this then perhaps we have been in the past although we have touched on politics from you know anti-nuclear war songs like Enola Gay to Dazzle Switches about the Cold War with the Soviet Union so we have touched on it before but I think we've been more overtly uh political with this album because you know maybe we're just getting grumpy and becoming Grumpy Old Men now but you know the thing is there's so much going on in the world that you you can't ignore it really think I mean the the ridiculous idiocy of Brexit you know which was just insane is the you know British self-harming you know by by on mass you know and and of course you know everything that's going on in America, Trump, and all over Europe you know the move to the far right is is concerning to us so so we're kind of talking about that really more overtly than we have done in the past.
And where was the album recorded?
The difference between this album and all the others was that it started in the pandemic and I was in France where I had a holiday home in France where I was stuck there because I couldn't move because the because of the restrictions because of the pandemic and Andy was stuck in
Liverpool he couldn't come visit me so usually with our albums we we sit in one room usually Andy's studio in Liverpool and then we bat around a whole load of ideas and then we take them away both work on them separately and then we get back together and see what each other has done to the song and then Jason we couldn't do that with this album, so we had to send you know massive files to each other from from France to Liverpool and Liverpool back to France fortunately I had a studio set up in the south of France
Did you already play your songs live from the new album?
No we're going to wait till next year before we start playing songs live. I mean at the moment we haven't got it. It would have been nice to play Bauhaus Staircase actually, but we’ve have no time to rehearse because we've been so busy.
How do you look back to writing the first album of OMD with a beautiful song Pretending to See the Future? I love that song yeah I mean the first album was the culmination it was basically everything we had we'd written together, well the best of everything Andy and I had written together to that point because you know we started writing songs when we were 15 and we were teenagers yeah. I mean Electricity, I was 15 and he was 16 when we wrote that one, so we were kids. And so the first album was that, basically everything good that we'd written to that point. So it's different now because you know I mean the technology is different. We're far more experienced, we're much better musicians. But after all these years we still feel like we have something to say, so we're going to keep saying it.
But this could possibly be our last album but we don't know; we said that about the last hour and the other memories about Belgium I think Knight of the problems with Simple Minds together singing Neon Lights oh yeah. I mean we loved those night at the proms nights in Antwerp it was, they were just amazing you know. So I mean yeah, they're very fond memories, yeah, playing with an orchestra was amazing, you know really great fun.
Okay, bring us back to the first idea to write the song Maid of Orleans, do you remember that first moment?
Yeah I mean it came out of us touring we have this, I can't remember the name of the band, it was this young new French band. We were touring France and they said oh, every city we're going to is related to Joan of Arc, do you realize that? We went oh okay.
Joan of Arc, that's a good subject matter
We had the Maid of Orleans first and Andy didn't think it was any good, so he decided he wanted to write another one. So then we had two Joan of Arcs and we were gonna put the Maid of all the arm wasn't gonna go on the album. But I think it was Martin our keyboard player.
So what happened to that other Joan of Arc?
I really liked that and and so we listened to it and we said oh, actually maybe you're right, so
we've got two Joan of Arcs now.
Do you remember the recording of the video clip you're playing chess and Andy was reading a book at the beginning scene I mean that was an amazing day actually because you know it looked like we planned a video in the snow you know but just by chance it snowed overnight and we had this shooting the next day and we woke up opened the curtains and went wow it's been snowing it's going to look amazing with the horse you know so but we were we were working in the Mana studios in Oxfordshire that we were working on architecturally at the time so it's a nice opening scene yeah it's beautiful yeah yeah with just luck that was just pure luck
The last question is for Andy. Where does Andy get all this energy to dance on stage?
Yeah, he sleeps all day. He's now sleeping, he's sleeping. But no, I mean the thing is, we still love playing live and we've always put masses of energy into our shows and we'll only keep going if we can maintain that energy and we're you know we don't get we're not getting any younger. But we still have masses of energy and enthusiasm. So as long as that continues, then we'll keep doing it.
Thanks for your time, Paul, and have a nice gig this evening; I'm really looking forward to it, it's going to be fun as always.
Thank you okay cheers
"Knight of the problems with Simple Minds"...
Thanks!
Paul there is No Way this is your last album😂 As long as you and Andy have breath in your bodies you will make Music together..Somewhere, Somehow❤Thanks for bringing back good memories of Belgium for me😂❤
Legend 👍
I don't like most modern day electronic music, like techno, where it's just a stupid simple computer made pattern, that goes on and on. But of course Paul and Andy are real musicians, who know how to make electronic music sound interesting and actually a pleasure to listen to. I love what I've heard from the new album, so far!
Who's that retired accountant in the interview? Oh, it's Mr Paul Humphries. Still as charming and friendly as always. It's amazing that OMD, unlike so many of their contemporaries, are as creatively sparky as they were in 1980. Phil Oakey, what went wrong?
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I thought the Dutch were bad at English pronunciation but this guy breaks all records!
These musicians are Nutz about politics. They have no idea which way is up. It is crazy.
AGREED
Nah you're being called out and don't like it . Art IS political
@@spudywoody 16, TITE STREET,
CHELSEA. S.W.
My dear Sir
Art is useless because its aim is simply to create a mood. It is not meant to instruct, or to influence action in any way. It is superbly sterile, and the note of its pleasure is sterility. If the contemplation of a work of art is followed by activity of any kind, the work is either of a very second-rate order, or the spectator has failed to realise the complete artistic impression.
A work of art is useless as a flower is useless. A flower blossoms for its own joy. We gain a moment of joy by looking at it. That is all that is to be said about our relations to flowers. Of course man may sell the flower, and so make it useful to him, but this has nothing to do with the flower. It is not part of its essence. It is accidental. It is a misuse. All this is I fear very obscure. But the subject is a long one.
Truly yours,
Oscar Wilde
@@spudywoody No... art is not Politics. But it can be.... when did I even argue the point? I didn't. I am even a professional artist.... and some of it is political.
My point was that Trump and Brexit are good things. Countries SHOULD not be ruled by unelected people. It is inimical to the founding of the west. I hope that is not what you want. Good thing they make such catchy music.
Who is the composer of Verushka? Only question that matters.
Definitely need to do at least 2 more albums 😅 the more experimental ones are the best ones 😅
Politics and music 🎶 don’t mix
Politics and music are a potent combination, done well. Take a listen to Robert Wyatt singing Elvis Costello's 'Shipbuilding'', or Billie Holiday singing Abel Meeropol's 'Strange Fruit'.
@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx Depends if you agree with the politics... doesn't it? ... I like their older music, question their politics - Paul's Anti-Brexit and "pro-Marxism" stance these days is what it is... but I don't need to hear it.
Paul, I'm a fan of OMD since the 80s. I'm sure there are plenty of fans of yours that are on the right side of politics. I wouldn't criticize them because they have a different political view than you do, that's a big population of people. We just care about our country and what happens to it, and in my case, I enjoy the freedoms that my constitution allows.
... That constitution is under attack from the left wing ideologues who convert everything into a justifiable overreach, due to some kind of invented "oppression" or "emergency"
I'm in a minority as someone who first got into OMD about six years ago (thanks internet!) and I rank them among the greatest pop bands. Maybe it's timing but their early stuff is in some ways unequaled. BTW, sorry Paul but pop musicians should never talk about politics, I despise politicians too but they're not stupid. Leave the politics to them and just give us great music.
Brand New Science was an uncovered gem and a delight.
What you really mean is you voted for brexit. All art is political and I mean all. I'd like to explain it to you but I'll take an informed stab in the dark that you wouldn't listen .
@@spudywoody I'm Irish!
"All art is useless" - Oscar Wilde.
That's exactly the point, art is beauty for it's own sake. Political art is bad art.
Why shouldn't musicians be political? Great music comes from oppression. Think about The Beat 'Stand Down Margaret', Special AKA 'Free Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley 'Get up, Stand Up', Marvin Gaye 'What's Going On', Sam Cooke 'A Change is Gonna Come', Muse 'Will of the People', Frankie Goes to Hollywood 'Two Tribes', The Communards 'There's More to Love', there's plenty more.
Take away the ability to make social & political comment & you're left with bubblegum pop that means naff all. I don't want to live in a world full of trite Justin Bieber musical diarrhoea.
@@allisonkirby312 Bieber has probably had more influence on society than all those put together. Look around you, do you see people that are quite happy to let corporations/governments run their lives? Bieber was a phenomenon of the internet age, and everything that goes with that.
Agreed ,I think a very large proportion of their fan base would be disappointed if they start pontificating about politics. It's not what made them successful as a pop band and can only create negativity about their music. A real dumb move.
Love you for your music and songs, Paul. But if you talk about politics, it's funny.
All art is political . ALL . All art comments on society and the politics of the day FACT.
Nothing worse than a socialist moaning and lecturing those who think differently. Hate the right. Hate Brexit. Heaven 17's Martyn Ware, and Depeche Mode have also become grumpy too with it all.
Such a shame as I regard what they have done for UK electronic music scene priceless, and I like OMD a lot. Latest output is fantastic.
Nothing worse than a right-winger moaning and lecturing those who think differently and see the effects of capitalism on the world.
@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xxNothing worse than an unmarried Lesbian Karen.
@@flashback1123 you cannot be serious
fan of OMD and fan of Trump Live here under Biden and you will understand why
Love the music, but... What is "far right" Paul?... and who gets to define that for you? "Right" thinking isn't as "far right" as its labelled... and it's quite a natural reaction to the overreach of the "far left" Marxists/Communists who's socialist mentality has expanded from behind its cold war borders into the very fabric of society through systemic indoctrination, bureaucracy and institutionalized learning centers.... to the detriment of people's drive, motivation and opportunities for personal success. This observation, comes from my personal experience as a Canadian who's family escaped the ravages of Communism in a country, who's "radio free Europe" opening broadcast segment you sampled on Dazzle Ships ! Don't idealize "forced socialism" until you've lived under its tyranny... under the auspices of "its for the greater good" ... as it sucks the soul and individuality out of one's actively thinking mind.
Stop being so WOKE Paul!!!!!!
Hehe it's good to be woke no 15 minute cities. Paul seems like a good guy.
Maybe you will realize one day that it is good to have values. Maybe not.
I think it’s totally cool that Paul has his own views and political views but it’s strange how so many people who how can I put it, people who perhaps are a bit out of touch and don’t see what a lot of us see down in the gutter, but each to their own and I’m looking forward to the album
Woke = 'self-righteous' toxicity / virtue signalling'
@@liveanadventure429 Yes. I live on benefits here in the UK, and I see the horrendous injustices and poverty created by the capitalist system which is imposed by the anti-democratic, effectively single party political system we have. It seems that OMD see this, too. Good on them. Top blokes.
HE'S TOTALLY OUT OF TOUCH WITH MUCH OF THE UK AND EU POPULATIONS. TIRED
Ha. Nonsense.
Ah bless is he calling you out . Waaaah waaaah wahhhh Paul doesn't agree with my right wing ideology
try growing a pair @@spudywoody
Love your music. Hate your politics. It's one thing when you sound off about Brexit and things that happen on your side of the pond, it's totally different when you are siding with the ones who are allowing men to compete in women's sports and normalizing pedophilia.
Enola Gay is one of my favorite songs even though i disagree with the message. Not that dropping an atomic bomb was a great thing, but it was the less of 2 evils. the alternative was the Nazis winning the war and millions more people dying.
Yep. They're not as super-left as some of their peers but it's still a bit disappointing.
Tory propagandist.
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Well said, him and Andy sold out to the left....considering the WIRRAL is a Conservative stronghold....
Hitler was already dead and Germany was defeated when the bomb was dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. So it wasn't exactly the Nazi regime they had to defeat at the time.
Brexit was the best way to go, pity Ireland doesnt follow !!!
Now, now, you still haven't taken a "humanitarian" number of Ukrainians for your "moral obligation". Stop whinging and make room.
I know they've always been left but i really hope they haven't gone woke on this record.
Hmm the word woke is usually used wrongly isn't it just as a word for things people dislike? Generally it's good to be woke surely to make a stand against injustice and all. Sure some people are annoying on the left lol and I say that as a lefty. Either way, based on a few interviews on RUclips both the guys from OMD seem very decent and down to earth. Helps me to enjoy music a bit more if the band seem cool and not up their own arses haha. Look forward to the new album!
You obviously don't have a clue of what the word woke even means!!! So shut up and sit down until you can give us the correct definition.
@@dominicaaaaa5547yes I absolutely agree 👏 ❤ very well stated!!!
@@dominicaaaaa5547 There's "woke" and woken, woke is falling for all the TV propaganda and following the ongoing agenda's, woken is when your switched on to the propaganda.
Perhaps you should be listening to Ted Nugent or Santana instead.
Omg 😱 Paul is so old
So what, they are still going strong, I saw them live in July, as good as back in the 80s.
We'll all be old someday. Newsflash.
Better than the alternative
I see them live too recently and were brilliant as usual. First group I ever see live about 40+ years ago. I'm 60 next month so not much younger than them & love their concerts & seeing them at 80's festivals the last few years,hope they carry on!
The Rolling Stones are even older
Glad to hear Paul mention the insanity of Brexit.