Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A synth-pop waltz about Joan of Arc with strange electronic intro, Mellotron violin melody, and marching percussion, blending ambient ethereality with catchy hooks.
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Moods: dreamy, melancholy, nostalgic
Traditions: synth-pop
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
1982 context
Released in 1982. We have 211 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)?
"Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" — what is its dynamic range?
"Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" best for?
In our library "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" is recommended for: deep listening, relaxation, study. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" released?
"Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" is from 1982, on the album "Architecture & Morality". It appears in our 1980s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"?
We tag "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" as dreamy, melancholy, nostalgic. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"?
"Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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