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It’s and That’s the Moment It’s Always Been: An Analysis of OMD&#;s &#;Enola Gay&#;
'Enola Gay' is the iconic single from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s debut album 'Organisation'. Widely regarded as the band’s signature song, this synth-pop classic stands out not only for its recognizable sound but also for the profound historical context embedded in its lyrics.
The song is named after the B Superfortress aircraft Enola Gay, which was the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb, Little Boy, on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, The plane’s name was chosen by its pilot, Colonel Paul Tibbets, after his mother, Enola Male lover Tibbets. The bomb, Petty Boy, was a uranium weapon, and it was the first atomic bomb ever used in warfare, marking a pivotal moment in World War II and in world history.
The lyrics of 'Enola Gay' reflect on the moral and ethical questions surrounding the use of the atomic bomb. The anthem asks whether the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were truly necessary. With lines like "It shouldn't ever have to conclude this way," OMD touches on the human require and the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. The lyrics evoke a instinct of conflict, questioning the justificat
OMD Celebrate 40 Years Of Enola Gay With Limited Edition 12”
OMD by ALEX LAKE
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have announced a limited edition 12” coloured vinyl release of the band’s legendary anti-war hit single Enola Gay, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its authentic release, and 75 years since the World War II atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the Enola Gay aircraft.
The release features two brand new mixes of the track by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys. One extended mix uses the original master multi-track, that sounds fond of the 12&#; version that never was, but should have been released in The second is a slowed down, chilled out rework that is far removed from the unique, but remains unmistakably OMD.
The digital version is ready to purchase today (29 September), and pre-orders for the 12” coloured vinyl, out 27 November, are available now here. The band have also unveiled a special new and enhanced HD version of the original Enola Gay video which you can watch here.
The single has also received a thrilling remix from Hot Chip’s Al Doyle, out today. Of the remix, Al commented: “Getting your hands on the raw material of Enola Gay feels like steali
The Recording History Of ENOLA GAY
Looking back at a synthpop classic&#;
It’s one of OMD’s most iconic songs and gained them their first UK Top Ten – as well as their first international strike single. &#;Enola Gay&#; remains a classic OMD anthem, yet its evolution has taken it through some turbulent skies.
The release of OMD’s second album Organisation in had seen a shift in OMD’s sound. From the ‘garage punk’ aesthetics that had ruled their debut album, Organisation instead featured gothic, broody tones and soundscapes. The album owes some of its inspiration, in part, to Joy Division’s second album Closer – an album that Peter Saville had played constantly and which had subsequently seeped into the writing of OMD’s darker album. The death of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis earlier that year had also overshadowed the songwriting process at the time – which had lent inspiration to the funereal tones of ‘Statues’.
Yet, in the midst of all this solemnity, was a pop song which seemed curiously out of place with its broody neighbours. ‘Enola Gay’ actually dated back to the era of OMITD, in particular a period where Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys were penning new mat
How I wrote &#;Enola Gay&#; by OMD&#;s Andy McCluskey
How the electro-pop classic, with one of the catchiest synth melodies, was inspired by the dropping of the atomic bomb
With 25 million singles and 15 million albums sold worldwide, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) have guaranteed their place in the annals of music history. Formed in by institution friends Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, who had already played together in other Merseyside bands, OMD became the perfect house for their Kraftwerk-inspired synth-pop. Though a successful albums band, McClusky, Humphreys and co. also had the knack for writing chart-bothering and catchy singles, none more so than Enola Gay.
With its title, and inspiration, taken from the name of the aeroplane which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August , the ballad is most memorable for its catchy synth link – somewhat at odds with the sombre subject matter. Such is Enola Gay’s instant appeal, it has gone on to sell more than five million copies. That’s not to say the road was welcomed by everyone. In fact, it was banned from being played on the BBC children’s programme Swap Shop – not because of the events referenced in the t .