As many of you have probably seen, there are many conventions and meet-ups on the west coast. After some discussion, a lot of us would like to do that on the east coast as well...Somewhere central like DC...
Any thoughts on this?
5.24.2006
DM in DC Pt 2
I hope all of those who got to go to the shows on this leg of the tour had an amazing time. I had a wonderful time in DC - so happy to meet some fellow DM fans!
Here's two shots I took - Unfortunately, one of the security guards took my memory stick - even though he gave it back afterwards...So I didn't get to catch many shots.
If anyone has some that they'd like posted on here, feel free to let me know!
Here's two shots I took - Unfortunately, one of the security guards took my memory stick - even though he gave it back afterwards...So I didn't get to catch many shots.
If anyone has some that they'd like posted on here, feel free to let me know!
5.23.2006
DM in DC
Hi all!
I just wanted to say "Thanks!" to everyone who came out on Sunday. I had a fantastic time in DC and the show was amazing. I was disappointed in the lack of "Shake the Disease", but all in all, a wonderful show!
See ya'll next time!
I just wanted to say "Thanks!" to everyone who came out on Sunday. I had a fantastic time in DC and the show was amazing. I was disappointed in the lack of "Shake the Disease", but all in all, a wonderful show!
See ya'll next time!
5.20.2006
Great outs not exactly their "mode"...
[Source: Newsday, by Glenn Gamboa, May 11th, 2006]
It's a mix that Gore said works for the band, who have subtitled the latest album "Pain and Suffering in Various Tempos," though "Playing the Angel" is more uptempo, if not upbeat. "I think the things we write about are more palatable to people when the music is uptempo," Gore said, with a laugh.
The band's live show uses a similar mix, as Gahan tackles the brawnier dance numbers such as "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus," while Gore handles the delicate ballads such as "Home" and "Goodnight Lovers."
"It's light and shade," Gore said. "They draw each other out."
The same can be said of Gahan and Gore, who both released solo albums in 2003 leading to speculation that Depeche Mode would call it quits. However, Gore said that scenario was "no more likely than any other time."
"We stay together because we realize we create something that's special," he said. "It's greater than the sum of its parts."
It's a mix that Gore said works for the band, who have subtitled the latest album "Pain and Suffering in Various Tempos," though "Playing the Angel" is more uptempo, if not upbeat. "I think the things we write about are more palatable to people when the music is uptempo," Gore said, with a laugh.
The band's live show uses a similar mix, as Gahan tackles the brawnier dance numbers such as "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus," while Gore handles the delicate ballads such as "Home" and "Goodnight Lovers."
"It's light and shade," Gore said. "They draw each other out."
The same can be said of Gahan and Gore, who both released solo albums in 2003 leading to speculation that Depeche Mode would call it quits. However, Gore said that scenario was "no more likely than any other time."
"We stay together because we realize we create something that's special," he said. "It's greater than the sum of its parts."
5.18.2006
DC Show
Hi all! We're into the home stretch...The DC show is only 3 days away. As I mentioned in the DM livejournal, we are planning a meet-up in DC. Please get in touch if you want to meet up and join forces!
root of she at g mail dot com!
For those attending the DC show...
root of she at g mail dot com!
For those attending the DC show...
5.12.2006
Depeche Mode shorts KC fans at Starlight show?
[Source: The Kansas City Star, by Timothy Finn, May 11th, 2006]
The 5,500 fans who attended Wednesday night's Depeche Mode concert at Starlight Theatre got much less than they bargained for.
The concert was cut short not long after the band's road manager announced that lead singer Dave Gahan could no longer perform.
"We are unable to continue because we have lost our man in the middle," he said.
Gahan sang the first six songs, the last of which was "Stripped." The band fumbled the beginning to that song, then restarted it. That's when things turned weird. Gahan messed up some of the lyrics and, for the third time in six songs, turned his microphone toward the crowd so fans would sing the chorus. Some fans up front said Gahan seemed distressed. Others thought his voice wasn't in top form.
"When the band messed up, it looked like he was upset," said Diane Plymale of Overland Park.
"I thought he looked agitated during "Stripped," said Mike Winkler. "His voice sounded all right but it wasn't that haunting baritone he's known for."
After "Stripped," the band started "In Your Room," but halted it, too. After some huddling onstage, Martin Gore, the band's chief songwriter, performed "Home." Then someone announced that the band was experiencing "technical difficulties," so Gore sang "It Doesn't Matter Two."
After the manager's announcement, the crowd was asked whether Gore should keep singing. Most people cheered in approval. Gore told them Gahan had suffered a "medical emergency" and sang three more songs. Then the crowd was told the show was officially
over - about 50 minutes after it started.
Live Nation, which promoted the show, referred The Star to the Mitch Schneider Organization, a public relations firm in Sherman Oaks, California. As of noon Thursday band had not issued an official statement about the show or any plans for a makeup concert - if there will be one.
Fans, some of whom drove from St. Louis and Omaha, Nebraska, are hoping for some retribution from a band that doesn't tour often. Tickets for Wednesday's show were $75 plus service charges.
"I'm a huge fan," said Plymale, who had seats 10 rows from the stage. "It's not the money; I want to see them again. INXS rescheduled; why can't they?"
Winkler said he thought Gore could have helped the situation by performing more than six songs.
"There was some consolation having Martin come out," he said. "But I wish he would have done more."
The 5,500 fans who attended Wednesday night's Depeche Mode concert at Starlight Theatre got much less than they bargained for.
The concert was cut short not long after the band's road manager announced that lead singer Dave Gahan could no longer perform.
"We are unable to continue because we have lost our man in the middle," he said.
Gahan sang the first six songs, the last of which was "Stripped." The band fumbled the beginning to that song, then restarted it. That's when things turned weird. Gahan messed up some of the lyrics and, for the third time in six songs, turned his microphone toward the crowd so fans would sing the chorus. Some fans up front said Gahan seemed distressed. Others thought his voice wasn't in top form.
"When the band messed up, it looked like he was upset," said Diane Plymale of Overland Park.
"I thought he looked agitated during "Stripped," said Mike Winkler. "His voice sounded all right but it wasn't that haunting baritone he's known for."
After "Stripped," the band started "In Your Room," but halted it, too. After some huddling onstage, Martin Gore, the band's chief songwriter, performed "Home." Then someone announced that the band was experiencing "technical difficulties," so Gore sang "It Doesn't Matter Two."
After the manager's announcement, the crowd was asked whether Gore should keep singing. Most people cheered in approval. Gore told them Gahan had suffered a "medical emergency" and sang three more songs. Then the crowd was told the show was officially
over - about 50 minutes after it started.
Live Nation, which promoted the show, referred The Star to the Mitch Schneider Organization, a public relations firm in Sherman Oaks, California. As of noon Thursday band had not issued an official statement about the show or any plans for a makeup concert - if there will be one.
Fans, some of whom drove from St. Louis and Omaha, Nebraska, are hoping for some retribution from a band that doesn't tour often. Tickets for Wednesday's show were $75 plus service charges.
"I'm a huge fan," said Plymale, who had seats 10 rows from the stage. "It's not the money; I want to see them again. INXS rescheduled; why can't they?"
Winkler said he thought Gore could have helped the situation by performing more than six songs.
"There was some consolation having Martin come out," he said. "But I wish he would have done more."
Laryngitis
DEPECHE MODE FORCED TO CANCEL TONIGHT'S CHICAGO SHOW
AND ENDED LAST NIGHT'S KANSAS CITY SHOW EARLIER THAN EXPECTED DUE TO SINGER DAVE GAHAN'S LARYNGITIS
BAND OFFER SINCERE APOLOGIES TO FANS AND THANK THEM FOR THEIR LONGTIME SUPPORT
DEPECHE MODE has to unfortunately cancel tonight's (Thursday, May 11) performance at the Allstate Arena in Chicago as lead singer DAVE GAHAN has laryngitis. After seeing a doctor in Chicago this morning, he was advised to cancel the show and rest his voice. At this time, a make-up show is not planned due to the band's scheduling but management is looking into it. Tickets for Chicago will be refunded at point of purchase.
Meanwhile, the group had to regrettably end their show last night (May 10) at the Starlight Amphitheatre in Kansas City, MO earlier than expected. Coming off three concerts in Mexico, GAHAN's voice was challenged throughout the concert by the unusually cold temperatures at the venue.
An hour into the concert - after the segment where MARTIN GORE sings a few songs - GAHAN was unable to return as he lost his voice, leaving GORE to continue on lead vocals for another 25 minutes or so.
DEPECHE MODE offer their sincerest apologies to their fans in Kansas City and Chicago and want to thank them for their longtime and dedicated support.
DEPECHE MODE's next scheduled show will take place Saturday, May 13 at Jones Beach Amphitheatre in Wantagh, NY.
AND ENDED LAST NIGHT'S KANSAS CITY SHOW EARLIER THAN EXPECTED DUE TO SINGER DAVE GAHAN'S LARYNGITIS
BAND OFFER SINCERE APOLOGIES TO FANS AND THANK THEM FOR THEIR LONGTIME SUPPORT
DEPECHE MODE has to unfortunately cancel tonight's (Thursday, May 11) performance at the Allstate Arena in Chicago as lead singer DAVE GAHAN has laryngitis. After seeing a doctor in Chicago this morning, he was advised to cancel the show and rest his voice. At this time, a make-up show is not planned due to the band's scheduling but management is looking into it. Tickets for Chicago will be refunded at point of purchase.
Meanwhile, the group had to regrettably end their show last night (May 10) at the Starlight Amphitheatre in Kansas City, MO earlier than expected. Coming off three concerts in Mexico, GAHAN's voice was challenged throughout the concert by the unusually cold temperatures at the venue.
An hour into the concert - after the segment where MARTIN GORE sings a few songs - GAHAN was unable to return as he lost his voice, leaving GORE to continue on lead vocals for another 25 minutes or so.
DEPECHE MODE offer their sincerest apologies to their fans in Kansas City and Chicago and want to thank them for their longtime and dedicated support.
DEPECHE MODE's next scheduled show will take place Saturday, May 13 at Jones Beach Amphitheatre in Wantagh, NY.
5.11.2006
FOURTH SINGLE - JOHN THE REVELATOR / LILIAN
The fourth single has been announced. Preliminary release details are on the site now!
SET LISTS
Wondering which LiveHereNow CD to buy? Silly - buy them all!
Seriously - feel free to check out the set lists of the recent shows by hitting the link above. We have the set lists updated as soon as the princess of the tour sends the data our way (from her pink laptop).
Even if you are not buying one of the live CD's (and why aren't you?), you can still see what special song Martin performed at the shows you did not attend. :)
reminder:
THE EDWARDS FOUNDATION - DM eBay AUCTIONS
Darrell Ives, DM's security manager, has organized a very special series of auctions. Starting today, fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of Touring The Angel related items (including many autographed items!). All proceeds from these auctions will go to The Edwards Foundation, which provides humanitarian support to children in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Hit the site for links to the latest auctions, including a Berlin package!
The fourth single has been announced. Preliminary release details are on the site now!
SET LISTS
Wondering which LiveHereNow CD to buy? Silly - buy them all!
Seriously - feel free to check out the set lists of the recent shows by hitting the link above. We have the set lists updated as soon as the princess of the tour sends the data our way (from her pink laptop).
Even if you are not buying one of the live CD's (and why aren't you?), you can still see what special song Martin performed at the shows you did not attend. :)
reminder:
THE EDWARDS FOUNDATION - DM eBay AUCTIONS
Darrell Ives, DM's security manager, has organized a very special series of auctions. Starting today, fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of Touring The Angel related items (including many autographed items!). All proceeds from these auctions will go to The Edwards Foundation, which provides humanitarian support to children in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Hit the site for links to the latest auctions, including a Berlin package!
Birthday Wishes!
The webmaster for Depeche Mode dot com is accepting birthday wishes for Gahan until midnight (LA Time)at dave@depechemode.com. These emails will not be going directly to Gahan, but will get to him via Brat.
Kansas City...
For those who haven't read, Dave Gahan is currently sick. Reports from fans say that he stopped singing about 5 songs into the gig and Martin carried on the for a bit longer before Fletch was reported saying that their "middle man" was sick and the show was concluded.
There are many rumors circulating, ranging from the disrespectful ideas of Gahan being hung-over due to a post-birthday drinking binge to "drinking the water in Mexico". One blogger has said that Gahan was attacked by a bat.
The official Depeche Mode site has not confirmed what has happened, nor have they canceled tonight's show in Chicago. Until then, here's hoping for a quick and sucessful recovery!
There are many rumors circulating, ranging from the disrespectful ideas of Gahan being hung-over due to a post-birthday drinking binge to "drinking the water in Mexico". One blogger has said that Gahan was attacked by a bat.
The official Depeche Mode site has not confirmed what has happened, nor have they canceled tonight's show in Chicago. Until then, here's hoping for a quick and sucessful recovery!
5.09.2006
European Remastered Editions on Ebay.
Hiya kids,
Friendly MOD post here...
I am selling Violator and Music for the Masses right now on Ebay. Not just ANY ol' albums, but the COLLECTORS EDITIONS. These have not been released in the US yet and they are quite swank (I've made a few other posts about how I'm enjoying them...)
Here are the links, so take a look if you feel so inclinded. Starting bid is cheap! :)
Music for the Masses
Violator
Friendly MOD post here...
I am selling Violator and Music for the Masses right now on Ebay. Not just ANY ol' albums, but the COLLECTORS EDITIONS. These have not been released in the US yet and they are quite swank (I've made a few other posts about how I'm enjoying them...)
Here are the links, so take a look if you feel so inclinded. Starting bid is cheap! :)
Music for the Masses
Violator
5.08.2006
Speak & Spell
I recently got the Speak & Spell collectors CD and DVD and I'm thoroughly impressed. The packaging is great and includes liner notes from Daniel Miller.
The DVD was entitled "Do we need to quit our day jobs?" and is very charming and has some GREAT footage of the young Depeche Mode boys. Vince Clarke is interviewed and gives a lot of insight as to the bands composition during the early 80's.
I look forward to the rest of the catalog coming out. I also have Violator and A Broken Frame, but I am watching them in order.
The DVD was entitled "Do we need to quit our day jobs?" and is very charming and has some GREAT footage of the young Depeche Mode boys. Vince Clarke is interviewed and gives a lot of insight as to the bands composition during the early 80's.
I look forward to the rest of the catalog coming out. I also have Violator and A Broken Frame, but I am watching them in order.
5.05.2006
"John the Revelator" + "Lilian"
[Source: Side-Line & Mute, May 1st, 2006]
John The Revelator + Lilian out on June 5th is the double a-side single "John The Revelator" & "Lilian." The fourth single release from "Playing The Angel" that has surpassed two million copies in sales. Following "Precious", "A Pain That I'm Used To" and "Suffer Well", both tracks were written by Martin Gore and produced by Ben Hillier of Doves and Blur. Considered by many as being the albums best two tracks the songs will be available on a 2-track CD, Maxi CD and DVD, featuring exclusive remixes by Unkle with a new video, which was filmed at their live show in Milan.
CD BONG 38
John the Revelator (Single Version by Ben Hillier)
Lilian (Single Version by Steve Fitzmaurice)
LCD BONG 38
John the Revelator ('Dave is in the disco' Tiefschwarz Remix)
John the Revelator (Murk Mode Remix)
John the Revelator (UNKLE Re-Construction)
John the Revelator (Boosta Club Remix)
John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz Dub)
DVD BONG 38
John the Revelator (Live Video)
Nothing's Impossible (Bare)
Lilian (Chab Vocal Remix)
12 BONG 38
John the Revelator ('Dave is in the disco' Tiefschwarz Remix)
John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz Dub)
Lilian (Chab Dub)
L12 BONG 38
John the Revelator (Murk Mode Dub)
John the Revelator (Boosta Club Remix)
Lilian (Chab Vocal Remix)
John The Revelator + Lilian out on June 5th is the double a-side single "John The Revelator" & "Lilian." The fourth single release from "Playing The Angel" that has surpassed two million copies in sales. Following "Precious", "A Pain That I'm Used To" and "Suffer Well", both tracks were written by Martin Gore and produced by Ben Hillier of Doves and Blur. Considered by many as being the albums best two tracks the songs will be available on a 2-track CD, Maxi CD and DVD, featuring exclusive remixes by Unkle with a new video, which was filmed at their live show in Milan.
CD BONG 38
John the Revelator (Single Version by Ben Hillier)
Lilian (Single Version by Steve Fitzmaurice)
LCD BONG 38
John the Revelator ('Dave is in the disco' Tiefschwarz Remix)
John the Revelator (Murk Mode Remix)
John the Revelator (UNKLE Re-Construction)
John the Revelator (Boosta Club Remix)
John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz Dub)
DVD BONG 38
John the Revelator (Live Video)
Nothing's Impossible (Bare)
Lilian (Chab Vocal Remix)
12 BONG 38
John the Revelator ('Dave is in the disco' Tiefschwarz Remix)
John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz Dub)
Lilian (Chab Dub)
L12 BONG 38
John the Revelator (Murk Mode Dub)
John the Revelator (Boosta Club Remix)
Lilian (Chab Vocal Remix)
Reissuing Classic Albums
[Source: Billboard, May 3rd, 2006]
Three of Depeche Mode's best-known albums will be reissued May 16th via Rhino in expanded form. The band's 1981 debut "Speak & Spell," 1987's "Music for the Masses" and 1990's "Violator" will be bolstered with a bonus DVD disc featuring a 5.1 audio mix, B-sides and remixes and new interviews with band members about the projects.
"Speak & Spell," which launched the band thanks to hits like "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Dreaming of Me," is rounded out by the B-sides "Ice Machine," "Shout" and "Any Second Now," plus the Schizo Mix of "Just Can't Get Enough."
"Music for the Masses" sports nine bonus tracks, such as the B-sides "Route 66," "Agent Orange" and "Pleasure, Little Treasure" and the Aggro Mix of "Never Let Me Down Again."
The worldwide smash "Violator," which features classics like "Policy of Truth," "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus," is rounded out in this new edition by B-sides like "Mephisto," "Happiest Girl" and "Sea of Sin."
Fresh off a headlining performance at last weekend's Coachella Festival, Depeche Mode begins a two-night stand tomorrow (May 4th) in Mexico City. North American and international dates are on tap through August 3rd in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Three of Depeche Mode's best-known albums will be reissued May 16th via Rhino in expanded form. The band's 1981 debut "Speak & Spell," 1987's "Music for the Masses" and 1990's "Violator" will be bolstered with a bonus DVD disc featuring a 5.1 audio mix, B-sides and remixes and new interviews with band members about the projects.
"Speak & Spell," which launched the band thanks to hits like "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Dreaming of Me," is rounded out by the B-sides "Ice Machine," "Shout" and "Any Second Now," plus the Schizo Mix of "Just Can't Get Enough."
"Music for the Masses" sports nine bonus tracks, such as the B-sides "Route 66," "Agent Orange" and "Pleasure, Little Treasure" and the Aggro Mix of "Never Let Me Down Again."
The worldwide smash "Violator," which features classics like "Policy of Truth," "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus," is rounded out in this new edition by B-sides like "Mephisto," "Happiest Girl" and "Sea of Sin."
Fresh off a headlining performance at last weekend's Coachella Festival, Depeche Mode begins a two-night stand tomorrow (May 4th) in Mexico City. North American and international dates are on tap through August 3rd in Tel Aviv, Israel.
This info was posted in the Livejournal community _depeche_mode...
I've never seen these photos in my life but they're fantastic. They're from '82. I was unable to save them for my photo album, so if anyone knows how to, please let me know! (I tried doing what the writer said but it didn't work)
Enjoy!
04 mai 2006 @ 18:26
dudes, check this out :
New Wave Photos
an 82-84 series of belgian concerts foto stash. hurry tho, this guy is considering yanking due to lack of funds ! when you click on the fotos, you may have to try twice, as his message of "lack of funds" comes up a lot. i didn't know if "hotlinking" would kill his budget, so i typed out the link. you'll have to cut and paste (such hardships !). while you're there, check out some of your other fave new wavers ! if you want to "borrow" the fotos for your own personal enjoyment, you'll have to and drop them into photo editor (or somesuch), as right clicking just closes the windows. enjoy (the silence)!
Greetings!
Hi all!
I'd like to take a quick moment and welcome all of those who have joined in the last few weeks! I'm happy that people enjoy my little DM page :]
I haven't had a lot of news because most of it has been pending stuff - the remasters, etc. But I do have some updates today for everyone to enjoy on this glorious Friday!
Thanks again!
PS: If anyone has photos from this leg of the tour they'd like to share, please feel free to email them to me at root of she at gmail dot com! Include your name, the date of the show, the venue and anything else you'd like to include!
I'd like to take a quick moment and welcome all of those who have joined in the last few weeks! I'm happy that people enjoy my little DM page :]
I haven't had a lot of news because most of it has been pending stuff - the remasters, etc. But I do have some updates today for everyone to enjoy on this glorious Friday!
Thanks again!
PS: If anyone has photos from this leg of the tour they'd like to share, please feel free to email them to me at root of she at gmail dot com! Include your name, the date of the show, the venue and anything else you'd like to include!
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