OMD: Statues

[GenesisAfterglow]

They show them all what synthi pop is all about.....

[jimbobond]

As a keyboard/synth player that started playing in the early 80's mod where getting the most out of some old and antiquated gear. Top marks for the use of the organ possibly one of the early Korg organs. It also shows it's the musical content that really matters. Amazing sound and song.

[CoreyDSFA]

I saw OMD in 1985 in Los Angeles, and am going to see them March 2,6 2011 in Oakland. Still my all time favorite band.

[dentom44]

thanks for answer.. yes i agree in that comment, the 80's was a special thing on it's sounds, however, the sounds have been out 'again' to learn about them..the 80's.. now it's 2010, maybe some will figure like the songs from that arcade.. :)

[luiscasting3000]

MARVELOUS SONG!! AWESOME!! Great...

[luisonlinemarch]

First time I listen 2 this song.. And yes, I love OMD, but I missed them in time... Marvelous song and a great upload...great!!

[obakegadeso]

I remember listening to this in 1981 over and over and over. Their music took over my whole life, but I have to be honest it did feed a mood of depression. We can all look back and say how wonderful they were blah blah blah. But at the time life didnt seem like it. I had no idea it was about Ian Curtis, but it sure fits. I dont think anyone'd get away with making depressing music like this these days.

[luisonlinemarch]

@obakegadeso Of course oba, Ian Curtis left this world perhaps 4 things we never understand and share...This song makes me go to other atmospheres....woooo!!!

[cadmus98]

@obakegadeso "I dont think anyone'd get away with making depressing music like this these days."

Try listening to some Low and see what you think.

[fleaby]

This is about Mr Curtis, Joy Division.

[dentom44]

yup.. the OMD is great.. and this song goes forever in everyone's mind if they have a soul of the 80's ;)

[luisonlinemarch]

@dentom44 Sure man, I am agree with ur opinion...People enjoys always pop music, chosen from CEOs in charge under dark offices, who pretend us to listen what they want..I mean products like Madonna, Jacko, Wham, etc...I prefer electronic sounds like this...

[capitandoors]

amazing,omd RULES

[80s2Heart]

What a trip!

[ajittffcure]

I saw OMD yesterday and guess what? They played this rare song! It was as good as this version. It was definitely the highlight of the gig.

[depechemodevilla]

Great and atmospheric....i love this band

[swingersonian]

Just give up the Depeche Mode. They suck. You have tainted the message board once again!

[ajittffcure]

Very interesting song. The atmosphere is very captivating.

[MultiCoventry]

fantastic song by omd its right up there with silent running stanlow and sealand

they have so many great songs like these and thats not even counting singles like messages and enola gay thank god their back

[torontoboy45]

sad memories for me every time I listen to this - the first track I heard, having just split from my fiancee.

I'm biased, maybe, but this has to be one of the most emotionally-charged tracks of the 80's.

thanks to the poster!

[Technolen]

Love this song because of his great moooood....

[kristianjoneid]

just awesome performance love this band glad i grew up with there music just amazing still get goosebumps when i listen to them

[tstsullivan797]

love how, right at the end, he gets the Ian Curtis voice..great music too, reminds me of Joy Division's Decades

[alrightypewriter]

This is my favorite song off Organisation. Just so haunting and beautiful.

[utahn3752]

I agree, this is easily the best song they have done-I never get tired of it

[terinhos]

If one day someone built a statue in my honour I would prefer this hyimn... Glorious... VIVA: O.M.D. - Forever

[Andycap68]

Atmospheric and moody - another winner !

[abagail4me]

I don't know where to start on how haunting and affecting this is.One of Orchesthral's best numbers.

[Poyatrom]

thanks!!!

[Androjonny]

Brilliant, one of their best composed songs ever-damn i wish i was in Europe

[juankenon]

I hear you

[mikegerro]

saw them in birmingham last nite and this was amazing

[nellalein]

I will definitely cry when they will play it live in october...

[mikegerro]

CLASS!!

this makes up my top5 along with hard day, love an violence,the avenue and international

[BocNlogax]

This is one of OMD's top three. On any given day this would give Sealand a run for its money. I've not heard raw feeling like this in any OMD song other than Sealand and Statues.

[pdw2309]

i think omd were seriously under rated!great to see the lads back together any news on any new stuff???

[swanstep]

Wow, thanks for posting this! Top song from a seriously great album. This was the last song on side 1 and Stanlow was the last song on side 2 of Organisation (something that's lost a bit with cd's etc.). And in both cases you really felt like you'd been given something to think about and be haunted by.

[Tadeusz598]

Fantastic. Te Stuff on Organisation was passed over somwhat.

Thanks for posting.

[clbarb]

Yes it is ! This song is just FAN-TAS-TIC ! OMD are one of my TOP bands !

[Exmirror]

Wasn't this the song that was written after Ian Curtis had passed? An absolutely beautiful song that sounds just wonderful live. What a concert that must have been!

[fordie42]

you can get it on DVD now Live at the Drury Lane thearter.

[ffm20zaheri]

this song does not sound like a 80s song it sounds like a house or dance track of the 90s or 00s

[jousthk]

Statues & Promises....classic OMD !

[IT95]

masterpiece from "Organization"!

[InSynthesis]

Hear Hear!!!!!