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Stunning live New Order DVD from Warner Music Vision: NewOrder 511.

Warner Music Vision marks more than two decades of New Order with a stunning live performance DVD release - NewOrder 511.

Continuously at the cutting edge in music video evolution, New Order is a different breed when performing live. Bernard Sumner's abstract lyrics, Peter Hook's soaring bass-as-lead-guitar and mournful catchy tunes mesmerised audiences on their first UK tour in eight years. NewOrder 511 is an open air spectacular and features 16 tracks, five Joy Division tracks and 11 from New Order's impressive repertoire, hence the title NewOrder 511.

Blue Monday

More than 10,000 New Order fans braved the mud to see the band perform showstopper Blue Monday on a black cloudy Sunday as torrential rain had turned the site into a quagmire by early afternoon. However, once the supporting acts had done their thing and New Order hit the stage the sun came out for the first time and held off during their storming set.

"This miraculous occurrence was the inspiration for the sleeve artwork. The shot of the sun about to break through the dreary clouds was approved by the band as they felt it not only represented the physicality of the weather on the day, but also how it influenced their vibrant performance," says Howard Wakefield, of Saville Associates Ltd who, with Peter Saville, creates all of the band's impressive sleeve art.

This live concert includes New Order in all their guises from the anthemic True Faith, to the slick dance beats of Regret, from the Republic album to the superb guitar rock-pop of Crystal, from their most recent Top 10 album Get Ready. Also included is a performance of the track Brutal, from the smash hit film The Beach.

New Order formed in 1980, in Manchester, England from the ashes of Joy Division. They have released six studio albums, and 34 singles, including the massive Number One World Cup anthem, World In Motion, and the best-selling 12" single of all time, Blue Monday. Their innovative, artistic videos and inspirational LP artwork have won international awards. They were part owners of Manchester's world-famous Hacienda nightclub made infamous by the hit movie 24-Hour Party People.

Hacienda

New Order have changed the face of pop music, crafting emotional music on machines, conjuring romance with flint-eyed lyrics, soul with a diamond centre, brilliance that sells millions.

They make electronica for rock fans, future-disco for post-punks, heart music for head people, art for drunks. They unite the rave generation, dressed-down musos, handbaggers, housewives, spotty students and football fans. They prove that cleverness and bloody-mindedness and beauty and wit can beat rock at its own clod-hopping game. No photos. No encores. No compromise. Just exhilarating, life-changing, lose-your-mind-find-your-feelings noise.

Presented on DVD in stunning crystal clear picture and a choice of audio settings including Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS, the disc offers further insights into the world of New Order with exclusive backstage footage and a documentary.

A four disc 'Best Of New Order' CD collection entitled Retro is available now, chronicling the history of this British musical institution.

NewOrder 511 is available now, from Warner Music Vision.

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