Posted by The G on February 18, 2010 under Artsy Fartsy | 
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Martin Gore and Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden, August 4, 2009
On February 17, 2010, Depeche Mode played a special one-off gig at London’s Royal Albert Hall to benefit Cancer research. While that doesn’t sound like anything out of the ordinary, what made the gig extra special is former band member Alan Wilder joined the band for the encore “Somebody.” Wilder hasn’t played with the band since 1995. Hopefully he’ll get back in the Mode! While we wait for more exciting news, please check out Depeche Mode’s official website to bid on one-of-a-kind watches that feature album artwork. All the proceeds will go to cancer research. You can own your own – personal – wristwatch.
Posted by The G on August 31, 2009 under G Reviews |
Martin Gore and Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode. Photo by G.
If you are a Depeche Mode fan, you need to pick up the 2006 remasters. Each album from “Speak and Spell” through “Exciter” has been remastered – as disc one and disc 2 features a DVD with the entire album in 5.1 surround sound, all the b-sides from that album and documentaries about each record.
I watched all of the documentaries this weekend, as I’d never seen them before and I was blown away by how cool they are. Each documentary runs from 30 minutes to 1 hour in length and there are interviews with all band members, recording engineers, producers, video directors and you’ll see live clips, rehearsal footage and clips of most videos from the album.
Here’s some fun facts that I learned watching these documentaries:
- Martin Gore recorded “Somebody” completely naked.
- The Pet Shop Boys opened for Depeche Mode at their infamous “101″ concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
- The band hate their songs “People are People” and “It’s Called A Heart,” so they refuse to play them live.
- Ironically, during the mixing of the song “Get The Balance Right,” they had a hard time getting the balance right.
- Depeche Mode recorded their albums and then after the fact participated in B-Side sessions for each record.
- Most of the album “Ultra” was recorded with Dave Gahan completely addicted to heroin and Martin Gore was drunk during most recording sessions for his vocals.
- “Fly on the Windscreen” was nearly a single, but the label decided to change it as the first word of the song was “death.” In retaliation, the band reused this b-side as an album track on “Black Celebration.”
-When Alan Wilder left the band (after the Songs of Faith and Devotion Tour), he had to tell Dave Gahan via fax as Dave was too messed up on heroin to answer his phone.
-Dave Gahan thinks his best vocal of all time is on the song “Condemnation.”
There were so many more great stories, so I urge you to pick these up if you are in a Depeche Mode.
Posted by The G on August 25, 2009 under Artsy Fartsy |
Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode. Photo by G.
“Fragile Tension.” No word on formats and tracklists yet, but when I know, you’ll be the 2,000th to know! 
Posted by The G on August 16, 2009 under The G Spot |
Dave Gahan. Photo by G.
According to Depeche Mode’s official website, their Tour of the Universe is back on track and lead singer Dave Gahan is up to performing again. After performing in New York last week, lead singer Dave Gahan strained his voice and was forced to cancel several shows.
Their tour resumes tonight at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California and I hope all my friends that are there have as great a time as I did when Depeche Mode played New York City.
Posted by The G on August 5, 2009 under G Reviews |
These worldwide exclusive photos of Depeche Mode were taken by G at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 4, 2009.
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Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode
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