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Dingerz · 18 Jun 2005, 21:06

I just bought all my German tickets today!! Wohoo! I'll be in Dresden, Hamburg, Berlin and Dusseldorf! Anyone else going to any of these shows? I have gen admission too. Sooooo excited!!

Tara :)
...wow, did I just use that many exclamation marks? :P

sap · 21 Jun 2005, 22:25

YES! I have my tickets for Antwerp and Rotterdam! YES ! YES YES YES !!

rutgerhauer · 21 Jun 2005, 22:29

awaiting for the tickets to Prague, still can't see any announcement of it being started to sell.

Mags · 24 Jun 2005, 15:09

Lucky you, Tara! I didn't even know Depeche Mode was touring. And the tickets for Berlin are already sold out. I guess you'll be in Germany in January then? At least it is a cheap time to come over. I'd consider going to the Berlin show...but it seems impossible now. I guess I can't really afford it anyway

. How long will you be in Berlin? If you have time let's get a coffee or a beer!

Avil · 25 Jun 2005, 20:47

I didn´t know they were back on tour again. Haven't heard anything from them in ages...

Dingerz · 02 Jul 2005, 21:59

Mags - yes, I'll for sure be there in January. Don't worry, there is apparently plans to add a second Berlin date! I will let you know the MOMENT I hear about the pre-sale! I am a part of the DM forum and we get a pre-sale before everyone else. I find they go on sale 9am German time cause I have been shocked at 3am each time and been right online the second they go on sale. (or go join the forum at www.depechemode.de to get it!) I've just been super lucky each time the pre-sale happened because I was still awake and online and checking my mailbox.

So far we're seeing Dresden, 2 dates in Hamburg, Berlin and 2 dates in Dusseldorf! I can't wait. If I have any time, yeah it would be great to meet up. :)

Tara

mAjor · 13 Jul 2005, 22:07

Hi there! There is a planned tribute to DM including only South African bands!

http://www.sarock.com/news/18/ "A band that needs no introduction and has a library of material stretching over two decades is Depeche Mode. Electronic music masters and icon’s that dominated the 80’s and 90’s with their highly sophisticated sound scapes and songs that influenced so many of today’s talent in more genre’s than just electronic music."

The covers will not be (only) electronic, but rock and punk etc.

I think people will love it OR hate it. I look forward to it (because I am a Sef African)!!

Avil · 17 Jul 2005, 13:16

I saw "101" yesterday, they had an 80´s-night (from 9 pm to 8 am or something!!) and they showed 101. They are awesome live!!

mAjor · 02 Aug 2005, 06:09

The tribute album by South African bands has been released. There are some sound clips at http://www.modeofobscurity.com

Jonatan · 07 Aug 2005, 00:04

From some other forum:

I'm VERY excited! I've just listened to the whole album and want to share it with you.
Please understand that I've just listened to the album once, except for a couple of songs I listened to twice. And this is a VERY HARD album to listen. The production is so heavy and dark that you can't really get into the songs until many listenings I think. So my point of view can (and will) change in the future.
For those who are expecting an album like Precious, FORGET IT. It has nothing to do with it. No 80's sound, no synth-pop, no obvious hit singles. Actually, Precious is possibly the more different first-single to the the rest of the album in DM career.
There are no pop songs, don't expect nothing similar to Violator, SOFAD or BC. Of course there are good melodies and great choruses, but they are behind a wall of synths and darkness that create some of the most agressive DM moments. All of this, I repeat, after one listening.
DM did it again. They did a completly different album. Different to other bands and themselves, but sounding Depeche.
Nothing similar to Exciter, for those who disliked it (I loved it).
According to what I'd read about PTA, I expected it to be more organic, with lots of guitars and maybe more real drums. It's more organic than Exciter (that's easy), but there are not so much guitars, it's more heavy-electronic oriented. There are not click-drums, but not many heavy drums either.
These are my first impressions (and sorry for my english, I wish I could do better descriptions):

01 A pain that I'm used to
The synth in the beginning reminds a little to Dead of night. It's a very dark song, quite uptempo and with a little NIN feel. It will be a single. Actually, is the kind of song we'd normally expect as a DM comeback single. I bet it will be the first song on the tour. Great one!

02 John the Revelator
Strange song. Ìt starts with an Ultra feel loop, but much faster than any other song in that album. Lots of heavy synths and Dave singing is strong and agressive. The strange thing is the american-rockabilly touch of the vocal melody, but it works contrasting with the darkness of the production. Possibly a single too.

03 Suffer Well
Nice guitars and very dark and quite fast again. The chorus is specially nice.

04 The sinner in me
Great song. Once again, very very dark, but this time is a slow one. Dave voice is deep and low, really emotive, fitting perfectly with the analog synths and the electronic drums. The chorus is awsome, and, in the middle of the song everything stops and then an amazing long instrumental part starts, finishing with a final chorus once again.

05 Precious
The same version as the leaked one. Don't expect anything different. Though the video clip one was a rough mix, there are no noticeable changes on levels or additional parts. Of course, it grows as this is the final mastered version and sounds 1000 times better than the mp3. The most accessible song by far, maybe the only one. Nothing to do with the rest of the album.

06 Macro
Mid-tempo track. Back to the dark sounds, specially the drums. Martin sings really good, sounds powerful and clear. The melody is rather strange, though the chorus is brilliant. Nice nice one.

07 I want it all
Slow drums, somehow similar to the Exciter sound or to Bjork's All is full of love. Lots of synth arrangement. One of the weakest in this first listening, but will possibly grow.

08 Nothing's impossible
Mid-tempo dark (very very dark) song. Dave voice is really moving, once again in his classical low tone. In some parts the voice has some kind of vocoder (or other similar fx) which sounds cool. The synth parts are really great. One of my favourites (by now).

09 Introspectre
Wayne's possible favourite. A 1:30 long instrumental interlude! Simple but nice. I think it works. Sounds like a mix between Ultra and pre-86 period. The future intro of the tour?

10 Damaged people
The other song with Martin on vocals. This is really beautiful, with a very classical-ret

18 Jun 2005, 21:06	#561
Dingerz Dreamer Join Date: 04 Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 732	I just bought all my German tickets today!! Wohoo! I'll be in Dresden, Hamburg, Berlin and Dusseldorf! Anyone else going to any of these shows? I have gen admission too. Sooooo excited!! Tara :) ...wow, did I just use that many exclamation marks? :P Have concert? Will travel!

21 Jun 2005, 22:25	#562
sap Dreamer Join Date: 04 Dec 2000 Location: Edegem, Belgium Posts: 80	YES! I have my tickets for Antwerp and Rotterdam! YES ! YES YES YES !! WS

24 Jun 2005, 15:09	#564
Mags Moonshine Join Date: 11 Feb 2003 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 1,984	Lucky you, Tara! I didn't even know Depeche Mode was touring. And the tickets for Berlin are already sold out. I guess you'll be in Germany in January then? At least it is a cheap time to come over. I'd consider going to the Berlin show...but it seems impossible now. I guess I can't really afford it anyway . How long will you be in Berlin? If you have time let's get a coffee or a beer! Open your eyes and let the sun break in for a while...there may be something that you've never seen inside...

02 Jul 2005, 21:59	#566
Dingerz Dreamer Join Date: 04 Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 732	Mags - yes, I'll for sure be there in January. Don't worry, there is apparently plans to add a second Berlin date! I will let you know the MOMENT I hear about the pre-sale! I am a part of the DM forum and we get a pre-sale before everyone else. I find they go on sale 9am German time cause I have been shocked at 3am each time and been right online the second they go on sale. (or go join the forum at www.depechemode.de to get it!) I've just been super lucky each time the pre-sale happened because I was still awake and online and checking my mailbox. So far we're seeing Dresden, 2 dates in Hamburg, Berlin and 2 dates in Dusseldorf! I can't wait. If I have any time, yeah it would be great to meet up. :) Tara Have concert? Will travel!

13 Jul 2005, 22:07	#567
mAjor Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 01 Dec 2000 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 313	Hi there! There is a planned tribute to DM including only South African bands! http://www.sarock.com/news/18/ "A band that needs no introduction and has a library of material stretching over two decades is Depeche Mode. Electronic music masters and icon’s that dominated the 80’s and 90’s with their highly sophisticated sound scapes and songs that influenced so many of today’s talent in more genre’s than just electronic music." The covers will not be (only) electronic, but rock and punk etc. I think people will love it OR hate it. I look forward to it (because I am a Sef African)!! da mAjor

21 Jun 2005, 22:29	#563
rutgerhauer Dreamer Join Date: 19 Jun 2005 Location: saaz (zatec), , Czech Republic. Posts: 183	awaiting for the tickets to Prague, still can't see any announcement of it being started to sell.

25 Jun 2005, 20:47	#565
Avil The dream Join Date: 12 Nov 2000 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 8,154	I didn´t know they were back on tour again. Haven't heard anything from them in ages...

17 Jul 2005, 13:16	#568
Avil The dream Join Date: 12 Nov 2000 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 8,154	I saw "101" yesterday, they had an 80´s-night (from 9 pm to 8 am or something!!) and they showed 101. They are awesome live!!

02 Aug 2005, 06:09	#569
mAjor Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 01 Dec 2000 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 313	The tribute album by South African bands has been released. There are some sound clips at http://www.modeofobscurity.com da mAjor

07 Aug 2005, 00:04	#570
Jonatan Arranged in White Join Date: 17 Nov 2000 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 3,521	From some other forum: I'm VERY excited! I've just listened to the whole album and want to share it with you. Please understand that I've just listened to the album once, except for a couple of songs I listened to twice. And this is a VERY HARD album to listen. The production is so heavy and dark that you can't really get into the songs until many listenings I think. So my point of view can (and will) change in the future. For those who are expecting an album like Precious, FORGET IT. It has nothing to do with it. No 80's sound, no synth-pop, no obvious hit singles. Actually, Precious is possibly the more different first-single to the the rest of the album in DM career. There are no pop songs, don't expect nothing similar to Violator, SOFAD or BC. Of course there are good melodies and great choruses, but they are behind a wall of synths and darkness that create some of the most agressive DM moments. All of this, I repeat, after one listening. DM did it again. They did a completly different album. Different to other bands and themselves, but sounding Depeche. Nothing similar to Exciter, for those who disliked it (I loved it). According to what I'd read about PTA, I expected it to be more organic, with lots of guitars and maybe more real drums. It's more organic than Exciter (that's easy), but there are not so much guitars, it's more heavy-electronic oriented. There are not click-drums, but not many heavy drums either. These are my first impressions (and sorry for my english, I wish I could do better descriptions): 01 A pain that I'm used to The synth in the beginning reminds a little to Dead of night. It's a very dark song, quite uptempo and with a little NIN feel. It will be a single. Actually, is the kind of song we'd normally expect as a DM comeback single. I bet it will be the first song on the tour. Great one! 02 John the Revelator Strange song. Ìt starts with an Ultra feel loop, but much faster than any other song in that album. Lots of heavy synths and Dave singing is strong and agressive. The strange thing is the american-rockabilly touch of the vocal melody, but it works contrasting with the darkness of the production. Possibly a single too. 03 Suffer Well Nice guitars and very dark and quite fast again. The chorus is specially nice. 04 The sinner in me Great song. Once again, very very dark, but this time is a slow one. Dave voice is deep and low, really emotive, fitting perfectly with the analog synths and the electronic drums. The chorus is awsome, and, in the middle of the song everything stops and then an amazing long instrumental part starts, finishing with a final chorus once again. 05 Precious The same version as the leaked one. Don't expect anything different. Though the video clip one was a rough mix, there are no noticeable changes on levels or additional parts. Of course, it grows as this is the final mastered version and sounds 1000 times better than the mp3. The most accessible song by far, maybe the only one. Nothing to do with the rest of the album. 06 Macro Mid-tempo track. Back to the dark sounds, specially the drums. Martin sings really good, sounds powerful and clear. The melody is rather strange, though the chorus is brilliant. Nice nice one. 07 I want it all Slow drums, somehow similar to the Exciter sound or to Bjork's All is full of love. Lots of synth arrangement. One of the weakest in this first listening, but will possibly grow. 08 Nothing's impossible Mid-tempo dark (very very dark) song. Dave voice is really moving, once again in his classical low tone. In some parts the voice has some kind of vocoder (or other similar fx) which sounds cool. The synth parts are really great. One of my favourites (by now). 09 Introspectre Wayne's possible favourite. A 1:30 long instrumental interlude! Simple but nice. I think it works. Sounds like a mix between Ultra and pre-86 period. The future intro of the tour? 10 Damaged people The other song with Martin on vocals. This is really beautiful, with a very classical-ret Take care