πŸ€– DEPECHE MODE [Synthpop #026]

ANDREW FLETCHER.... FOREVER!

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✚ Depeche Mode is a British electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The band's original lineup consisted of Dave Gahan (vocals), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals), Andy Fletcher (keyboards), and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter). Clarke left the band in 1981, and Alan Wilder joined shortly afterward, contributing significantly to the band's sound until his departure in 1995. Depeche Mode rose to prominence in the 1980s with a string of successful albums, including "Some Great Reward" (1984), "Black Celebration" (1986), and "Music for the Masses" (1987). Their 1990 album "Violator" is often regarded as their creative peak and includes hits like "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence." The band's music is characterized by a blend of electronic sounds, dark lyrics, and a distinct visual aesthetic, often exploring themes of love, pain, and existentialism. They have maintained a significant influence on the electronic music genre and have a dedicated fanbase worldwide. Since the 1990s, Depeche Mode has continued to release albums and tour extensively, remaining relevant in the music industry. They are considered pioneers of electronic music and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Depeche Mode has had a profound influence on the music industry and various artists across different genres. Electronic Music Pioneers: Depeche Mode is often credited with popularizing electronic music and bringing it into the mainstream. Their innovative use of synthesizers and electronic beats paved the way for countless electronic acts that followed. Dark Lyrics and Atmosphere: The band's exploration of dark and sometimes controversial themes in their lyrics and music has influenced many alternative and gothic artists. Their introspective and sometimes melancholic approach to songwriting has left a lasting impact on the alternative music scene. Fashion and Style: Depeche Mode's visual aesthetic, particularly during the 1980s and early 1990s, has influenced fashion trends and styles. Their iconic looks, including leather and fetish-inspired attire, have been emulated by fans and echoed in the fashion world. Live Performances: Known for their dynamic and visually striking live performances, Depeche Mode has set a standard for live electronic music acts. Their use of visuals, lighting, and stage presence has influenced how electronic acts engage with their audiences during live shows. Cross-Genre Appeal: Depeche Mode's music transcends traditional genre boundaries, appealing to fans of electronic music, alternative rock, pop, and even metal. This broad appeal has influenced musicians across various genres to experiment with electronic elements in their own music. Songwriting and Production: Martin Gore's songwriting and the band's production techniques have inspired countless musicians to experiment with synthesizers, samplers, and electronic production methods. Their approach to layering sounds and creating atmospheric compositions has been influential in modern music production. Global Fanbase: Depeche Mode has a dedicated and diverse fanbase worldwide, spanning multiple generations. Their enduring popularity and influence can be seen in the continued admiration and support from fans and fellow musicians alike. Overall, Depeche Mode's influence extends beyond just music; they have impacted fashion, visual arts, and even attitudes toward electronic music within the mainstream music industry.

 Depeche Mode est un groupe de musique Γ©lectronique britannique formΓ© en 1980 Γ  Basildon, dans l'Essex. La composition originale du groupe comprenait Dave Gahan (chant), Martin Gore (claviers, guitare, chant), Andy Fletcher (claviers) et Vince Clarke (claviers, principal parolier). Clarke a quittΓ© le groupe en 1981, et Alan Wilder l'a rapidement remplacΓ©, contribuant de maniΓ¨re significative au son du groupe jusqu'Γ  son dΓ©part en 1995. Depeche Mode est montΓ© en puissance dans les annΓ©es 1980 avec une sΓ©rie d'albums Γ  succΓ¨s, notamment "Some Great Reward" (1984), "Black Celebration" (1986) et "Music for the Masses" (1987). Leur album de 1990, "Violator", est souvent considΓ©rΓ© comme leur apogΓ©e crΓ©ative et comprend des hits comme "Personal Jesus" et "Enjoy the Silence". La musique du groupe se caractΓ©rise par un mΓ©lange de sons Γ©lectroniques, de paroles sombres et d'une esthΓ©tique visuelle distincte, explorant souvent des thΓ¨mes tels que l'amour, la douleur et l'existentialisme. Ils ont maintenu une influence significative sur le genre de la musique Γ©lectronique et possΓ¨dent une base de fans dΓ©vouΓ©e dans le monde entier. Depuis les annΓ©es 1990, Depeche Mode continue de sortir des albums et de faire des tournΓ©es intensives, restant pertinent dans l'industrie musicale. Ils sont considΓ©rΓ©s comme des pionniers de la musique Γ©lectronique et ont Γ©tΓ© intronisΓ©s au Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Depeche Mode a eu une influence profonde sur l'industrie musicale et divers artistes de diffΓ©rents genres. Pionniers de la musique Γ©lectronique : Depeche Mode est souvent crΓ©ditΓ© d'avoir popularisΓ© la musique Γ©lectronique et de l'avoir introduite dans le mainstream. Leur utilisation innovante de synthΓ©tiseurs et de rythmes Γ©lectroniques a ouvert la voie Γ  de nombreux artistes Γ©lectroniques qui ont suivi. Paroles et atmosphΓ¨re sombres : L'exploration par le groupe de thΓ¨mes sombres et parfois controversΓ©s dans leurs paroles et leur musique a influencΓ© de nombreux artistes alternatifs et gothiques. Leur approche introspective et parfois mΓ©lancolique de l'Γ©criture de chansons a laissΓ© une empreinte durable sur la scΓ¨ne musicale alternative. Mode et style : L'esthΓ©tique visuelle de Depeche Mode, notamment pendant les annΓ©es 1980 et le dΓ©but des annΓ©es 1990, a influencΓ© les tendances et les styles de la mode. Leurs looks emblΓ©matiques, y compris les vΓͺtements en cuir et inspirΓ©s du fΓ©tichisme, ont Γ©tΓ© imitΓ©s par les fans et rΓ©percutΓ©s dans le monde de la mode. Performances live : Connu pour leurs performances live dynamiques et visuellement frappantes, Depeche Mode a Γ©tabli une norme pour les spectacles de musique Γ©lectronique en direct. Leur utilisation de visuels, d'Γ©clairages et de prΓ©sence sur scΓ¨ne a influencΓ© la maniΓ¨re dont les artistes Γ©lectroniques interagissent avec leur public lors des concerts. Attrait trans-genres : La musique de Depeche Mode transcende les frontiΓ¨res traditionnelles des genres, sΓ©duisant les fans de musique Γ©lectronique, de rock alternatif, de pop et mΓͺme de mΓ©tal. Cet attrait large a influencΓ© les musiciens de divers genres Γ  expΓ©rimenter avec des Γ©lΓ©ments Γ©lectroniques dans leur propre musique. Γ‰criture de chansons et production : L'Γ©criture de chansons de Martin Gore et les techniques de production du groupe ont inspirΓ© de nombreux musiciens Γ  expΓ©rimenter avec des synthΓ©tiseurs, des Γ©chantillonneurs et des mΓ©thodes de production Γ©lectronique. Leur approche de superposition des sons et de crΓ©ation de compositions atmosphΓ©riques a Γ©tΓ© influente dans la production musicale moderne. Fanbase mondiale : Depeche Mode a une base de fans dΓ©vouΓ©e et diversifiΓ©e dans le monde entier, couvrant plusieurs gΓ©nΓ©rations. Leur popularitΓ© et leur influence durables se manifestent dans l'admiration et le soutien continus des fans et des musiciens. Dans l'ensemble, l'influence de Depeche Mode dΓ©passe la musique ; ils ont impactΓ© la mode, les arts visuels et mΓͺme les attitudes envers la musique Γ©lectronique au sein de l'industrie musicale grand public.


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DEPECHE MODE

Wagging Tongue

[Edu Imbernon & Clemente 'Imbermind' Vision]

Wagging Tongue

[Remixes] 

00:00:25

DEPECHE MODE

Going Backwards

[Solomun Extended Radio Remix]

Going Backwards

[Remixes]

00:05:50

DEPECHE MODE

Where's The Revolution

[Ewan Pearson Kompromat Dub]

Where's The Revolution

[Remixes]

00:14:16

FRYARS

+ DAVE GAHAN

Visitors

Dark Young Hearts

00:22:39

ERASURE

Inside Out

Day-Glo (Based On A True Story)

00:25:58

YAZOO

State Farm

[Madhouse Mix Edit]

Four Pieces

00:29:43

FAMILY FANTASTIC

Funky Feet

Nice

00:33:05

MOTOR

+ MARTIN L. GORE

Man Made Machine

[Extended Version]

Man Made Machine

00:36:53

DAVE GAHAN

Bottle Living

[Tomcraft Vocal Mix]

Bottle Living / Hold On

00:44:58

JUNKIE XL

+ DAVE GAHAN

Reload

A Broadcast From The Computer Hell Cabin

00:52:46

JEAN-MICHEL JARRE

+ MARTIN GORE

Brutalism Take 2

Oxymoreworks

00:57:25

JEAN-MICHEL JARRE

+ VINCE CLARKE

Automatic [Part 2]

Electronica 1 - The Time Machine

01:02:26

VINCE CLARKE

Scarper

Songs Of Silence

01:05:25

SUNROOF

1.4 - 18.6.19

Electronic Music Improvisations Vol. 1

01:09:13

MG

Crowly

Mg

01:16:27

VCMG

Aftermaths

[Alva Noto Remix]

Aftermaths

01:20:45

MARTIN GORE

Vervet

The Third Chimpanzee E.P.

01:30:13

VINCE CLARKE

+ MARTYN WARE

Music For Multiple Dimensions

Pretentious

01:38:41

RECOIL

1

Hydrology And 1 + 2

01:52:59

MARTIN L GORE

In A Manner Of Speaking

Counterfeit Ep

02:07:26

DAVE GAHAN

+ SOULSAVERS

My Sun

Angels & Ghosts

02:11:48

DAVID GAHAN

A Song For Europe

Dream Home Heartaches...

Remaking Remodeling Roxy Music

02:15:48

VINCE CLARKE

+ PAUL QUINN

One Day [Extension]

One Day

02:20:27

THE ASSEMBLY

Stop/Start

[Extended Version]

Never Never

02:24:44

ALAN WILDER

Chart Rundown

Demo Tapes

02:29:08

DEPECHE MODE

John The Revelator

[Murk Miami Remix]

Goodnight Lovers

02:33:58

DEPECHE MODE

The Dead of Night

[Electronicat Remix]

Going Backwards

[Remixes]

02:43:19


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