bongman
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check out his website, he has his owm project.
maybe he earned enough with DM
now want to enjoy
www.recoil.co.uk
maybe he earned enough with DM
now want to enjoy
www.recoil.co.uk
Depeche Mode revisited
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bongman
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Playing the Angel
hi ALL,
Juz bought the new DM Playing the Angel CD.
Not bad, as usual comes with a list of well written songs.
Lots of soft synth used, can hear it from the thin texture of some bassline.
Wonder why they used it instead of the still available hardware ???
even the piano patch are from soft synth??? thin texture...
Sounds like some ancient artari games music in the background?!
hi ALL,
Juz bought the new DM Playing the Angel CD.
Not bad, as usual comes with a list of well written songs.
Lots of soft synth used, can hear it from the thin texture of some bassline.
Wonder why they used it instead of the still available hardware ???
even the piano patch are from soft synth??? thin texture...
Sounds like some ancient artari games music in the background?!
bongman
New member
soft synth / hardware
whether soft synth or hardware, I believe either one must be used to suit the music.
when Vince Clark (Erasure) started using some ancient synth with thin texture, I thought that was bad enough and it sounded like infant artari computer games. was that the Cowboy album that started sounding like that?
talking about Vince Clark, I think Depeche Mode has out-live him in terms
of longevity.
anyway, now Depeeche Mode sounds thin in texture, especially the bass lines? pop culture should follow latest technology? or should use techology
to create to ones requirement? no doubt soft synth can create good appreigator.
luckily the songs and vocals are strong enough to cover up the lack of texture.
what say you?
whether soft synth or hardware, I believe either one must be used to suit the music.
when Vince Clark (Erasure) started using some ancient synth with thin texture, I thought that was bad enough and it sounded like infant artari computer games. was that the Cowboy album that started sounding like that?
talking about Vince Clark, I think Depeche Mode has out-live him in terms
of longevity.
anyway, now Depeeche Mode sounds thin in texture, especially the bass lines? pop culture should follow latest technology? or should use techology
to create to ones requirement? no doubt soft synth can create good appreigator.
luckily the songs and vocals are strong enough to cover up the lack of texture.
what say you?
ya,i agree album music sound thin indeed,and the main reason why is bco this man is missing : Mr A Wilder. He usually works with the producer when mix down of album,and i believe he'll crank up the bass eq abit if he's around. Anyway,this current producer is working with DM for the first time,and heard he's an analog guy.
Alan announced his departure from Depeche Mode
Alan announced his departure from Depeche Mode
Departure
On June 1st 1995, Alan announced his departure from Depeche Mode:
"Due to increasing dissatisfaction with the internal relations and working practices of the group, it is with some sadness that I have decided to part company from Depeche Mode. My decision to leave the group was not an easy one particularly as our last few albums were an indication of the full potential that Depeche Mode was realising.
Since joining in 1982, I have continually striven to give total energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the furthering of the group's success and in spite of a consistent imbalance in the distribution of the workload, willingly offered this. Unfortunately, within the group, this level of input never received the respect and acknowledgement that it warrants.
Whilst I believe that the calibre of our musical output has improved, the quality of our association has deteriorated to the point where I no longer feel that the end justifies the means. I have no wish to cast aspersions on any individual; suffice to say that relations have become seriously strained, increasingly frustrating and, ultimately, in certain situations, intolerable.
Given these circumstances, I have no option but to leave the group. It seems preferable therefore, to leave on a relative high, and as I still retain a great enthusiasm and passion for music, I am excited by the prospect of pursuing new projects. The remaining band members have my support and best wishes for anything they may pursue in the future, be it collectively or individually"
Alan announced his departure from Depeche Mode
Departure
On June 1st 1995, Alan announced his departure from Depeche Mode:
"Due to increasing dissatisfaction with the internal relations and working practices of the group, it is with some sadness that I have decided to part company from Depeche Mode. My decision to leave the group was not an easy one particularly as our last few albums were an indication of the full potential that Depeche Mode was realising.
Since joining in 1982, I have continually striven to give total energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the furthering of the group's success and in spite of a consistent imbalance in the distribution of the workload, willingly offered this. Unfortunately, within the group, this level of input never received the respect and acknowledgement that it warrants.
Whilst I believe that the calibre of our musical output has improved, the quality of our association has deteriorated to the point where I no longer feel that the end justifies the means. I have no wish to cast aspersions on any individual; suffice to say that relations have become seriously strained, increasingly frustrating and, ultimately, in certain situations, intolerable.
Given these circumstances, I have no option but to leave the group. It seems preferable therefore, to leave on a relative high, and as I still retain a great enthusiasm and passion for music, I am excited by the prospect of pursuing new projects. The remaining band members have my support and best wishes for anything they may pursue in the future, be it collectively or individually"
deaththreats
New member
Think we should organise a DM tribute gig soon?
AgingYouth
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Call it 'Can't Get Enough'? Depeche Mode rawks my bollocks!
Why no one mentioned Pet Shop Boys in this thread?
Why no one mentioned Pet Shop Boys in this thread?
subversion
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i'm a big fan of ULTRA...
deaththreats
New member
'Strange Devotion'?
Who will like to play in this gig if it really take place?
Who will like to play in this gig if it really take place?
AgingYouth
New member
Too sweet? Doode, have you read some of their lyrics? But I must say the ambiguiously gay anthems from the earlier days are a hoot!
looks like Alan wilder played a big part in DM.Virus said:
Looking at the CD sleeve of ULTRA,
realised credits for keyboards goes to DAVE CLAYTON.
Programming on all tracks by - Kerry Hopwood
Keyboards and Keyboard
programming on all tracks by - Dave Clayton
So what does DM memebers do on this album?
Dave vocalist sing
Martin songwriter writes
the last guy do what? image carrier?
AgingYouth
New member
lowjk said:I have to agree with Aging Youth.
Early (Speak & Spell Days - that's 25 years ago) Depeche Mode sounded gay too eg Just Can't Get Enough, Boys Say Go, NoDisco.
Actually, I was talking abt PSB...
But I love DM and PSB just as much! Good stuff! :lol:
http://bestof.depechemode.com/
DEPECHE MODE
THE BEST OF VOLUME 1
Released 13th November on Mute
"One of the greatest British pop groups of all time" - Sunday Telegraph
"One of the coolest bands we've ever had" - The Sun
"The dark overlords of electro-pop" - NME
Hugely influential and hailed by Q magazine as "the most popular electronic band the world has ever known", Depeche Mode follow 25 incredibly successful years of sublime, superlative electronica with their first ever Best Of collection released on Mute on November 13th.
Brimming with 17 hit singles that span their incredible and varied career, this eagerly anticipated album also contains the brand new track 'Martyr' which pulses with their relentlessly energetic sound and it sits immaculately amongst their luminous history. Martyr will be released as a single early November.
This inspired collection of classic Depeche songs features their most definitive work to date - including the hits 'Just Can't Get Enough', 'Everything Counts' 'Personal Jesus', 'Enjoy The Silence' and 'Precious'. All tracks are taken from 11 of the band's studio albums released between 1981 and 2006.
Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode - Dave Gahan, Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher and Martin Gore - have spent over 400 combined weeks on the UK charts and continue to win critical acclaim across the world. Their first thirteen albums (released between 1981 and 1998) all reached the UK Top Ten, as did 2005's 'Playing The Angel'.
One of the most influential groups over the last 25 years, Depeche Mode have inspired generations of new musicians while consolidating their considerable reputation. In the process they have sold over 72 million records and played to audiences in excess of 30 million throughout their remarkable 25-year career. They remain one of the most highly regarded and passionately supported groups in modern music.
International sales of their current acclaimed album 'Playing The Angel' are 3 million, and have seen them reach Number 1 in eighteen countries, plus Top Ten in Canada and the US. It has also been certified Gold in seven countries and platinum in three. In addition to this, Depeche Mode have played to 2.5 million people across 31 countries this year, on the 'Playing The Angel' world tour.
The complete tracklisting for the Best Of is as follows, with original album bracketed:
Personal Jesus ('Violator', 1990)
Just Can't Get Enough ('Speak And Spell', 1981)
Everything Counts ('Construction Time Again, 1983)
Enjoy The Silence ('Violator', 1990)
Shake The Disease ('The Singles 81-85', 1985)
See You ('A Broken Frame', 1982)
It's No Good ('Ultra', 1997)
Strangelove ('Music For The Masses', 1987)
Suffer Well ('Playing The Angel', 2005)
Dream On ('Exciter', 2001)
People Are People ('Some Great Reward', 1984)
Martyr (Best Of)
Walking In My Shoes ('Songs of Faith and Devotion', 1993)
I Feel You ('Songs Of Faith And Devotion', 1993)
Precious ('Playing The Angel', 2005)
Master And Servant ('Some Great Reward', 1984)
New Life ('Speak And Spell', 1981)
Never Let Me Down Again ('Music For The Masses', 1987)
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