New Order's "Blue Monday" recently turned 40 years old. Here's a reinterpretation of the iconic 1983 hit using only instruments that were available in 1933, such as the theremin, musical saw, harmonium, and prepared piano. Orkestra Obsolete performs this alternative to the synth-driven original. (Open Culture)
New Order's 'Blue Monday' but played on 1930s instruments
Screengrab: Orkestra Obsolete / YouTube
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