The band captures the delicate tenderness of the studio version well here. Dave's vocal sounds pretty good as does the female backing singers and Martin. Your original reaction was just over 13 months ago. At first you appear to be skeptical of the song before saying that you liked it, ultimately declaring it "fire" and "beautifully sung." th-cam.com/video/a6zlujZzdqI/w-d-xo.html I've noticed that the last few reactions have traded the closing banger score and "touchdown" arm movement for a slow dissolve. Have you tired of all the bangering? Depeche Mode's fan base is disproportionately male and gay. Two years ago, Seth Abramovitch interviewed Martin for the Hollywood Reporter and asked him about their appeal to the gay community. SETH: I told a few friends that I’m going to be interviewing you and over and over I kept hearing from LGBTQ friends how much Depeche Mode helped them get through their teen years. Were you aware that your music was connecting specifically with gay youth as you were making it? MARTIN: I think we’ve always been fairly aware of that, yes. Especially during the ’80s, I would say more. Maybe further on. I don’t know exactly why. Maybe it was an image thing. Our image was quite androgynous in the ’80s, especially. And even after that. SETH: Did you get pushback for your image? Did the record companies say, “Can you butch it up?” MARTIN: (Laughs.) I think we were fortunate that we were always on, for a very long time at least, and for all of the ’80s and ’90s, a small independent label. We were on Mute Records, and Mute was licensed through different majors around the world. So we had that kind of umbrella protecting us in many ways. We were free to also experiment musically and do whatever we wanted. We never had people breathing down our neck saying, “You can’t do that.” [Music producer] Daniel Miller, who is still involved with us to this day, was very instrumental in our career and allowed us that freedom to evolve naturally.
Depeche Mode's fan base is disproportionately male and gay.? That's not wrong, but it's not true... "As a massive band, there's a bit of everything, and this comes from someone who's attended over 10 concerts since 1993. Saying their fan base is mostly men and gay can be just as true as saying the same for a Rammstein concert because basically the audience I encounter is the same... That they can be successful among the gay community? Yes, but in the same way they are successful among DJs or radio hosts for example. They are a massive band, and as such, that's what you find at a concert. What you claim is not demonstrable in any way; they are not Erasure or Pet Shop Boys.. I repeat, there's nothing wrong if what you say were true, but based on what I see at the concerts (the audience is not predominantly male)... what you say is not true.
@@wwiitop You raise a good point. My experience with the Depeche Mode's demographic is limited to the tours I attended, namely the Black Celebration, Music for the Masses, Violator, and Songs of Faith and Devotion tours, and the region in which I saw them perform, namely Chicago, Illinois. During that period and in that region, the crowd was disproportionately male and gay. The demographics may have changed and there may be regional differences as well.
@@balovett I can't speak for your experience at that time, in that era, and in that city, but without a doubt, Europe in the last two decades is as I told you, an audience of all ages and orientations... Best regards
"Seph, demographically speaking, and with the massive success of Depeche Mode in their concerts, there's a bit of everything. Teenagers, both men and women, entire families, and even people in their 60s and beyond... all sorts. But especially men and women aged 30-50."
The next one is enjoy the silence, considered by many devotees its best live version ever. Those who do not view it as such, at least see it as the most energetic version ever. You're gonna love it! And I'm gonna enjoy it as well to watch it again (for the millionth time) with you.
This song isn’t my favorite off of Exciter at all but when they do it live it’s spectacular! That one part where Dave’s voice was sultry, the background singers and Martin’s singing and guitar work makes this a divine experience. In Southern California the ethnic group that’s the majority at DM concerts are Hispanic.
I think the Depeche Mode fans are pretty balanced in regard to demographics. Although I think there is a little higher gay representation. I think it has to do with their image in the 80s, pre SOFAD. I remember as a kid (pre google/internet) being asked if Martin was gay or even Dave and having to explain that they were not gay, and they were just dressing differently. So I am sure many who were gay in that time saw a bit of themselves and were drawn to the music a bit more.
To answer your 2 questions Seph: 2 back up singers are Jordan Bailey & Georgia Lewis. According to internet search results: DM Dan base is diverse and includes people across other or subculture sets including: Gay community White surfers (from U.S. West Coast) Latino Listeners Again: This is according to the world wide web search results specific to Seph's question. Now then: I totally agree with you Seph! The harmonies of those back up singers 😍 Plus you can totally tell every bit of that performance is live & it is honestly one of the smoothest live vocal performances I have ever seen. The lead singer too has great mic technique. That is a lost art right there. So mad respect to him for understanding how to best utilize the mic to project his voice. You can understand every word when he sings ❤ Lost art I'm telling you. Personal hair question: Is your hair naturally wavy? Just asking cuz every time your hair is fluffy looking it has a lovely waviness to it. Hope you are having a good Thursday ❣️ Seph & everyone!
I like the studio version quite a bit, but this live version is great with the backup vocals and the crowd participation. The two backing singers are Jordan Bailey and Georgia Lewis. Jordan also did backing for a few songs with Erasure.
Great question about demographics Seph.. if you go to any concert in the US or Canada you can see they have a pretty diverse fanbase. They are also huge in South America, Mexico, and Eastern Europe. Maybe watching the DM films 101 (1988) and Spirits in the Forest (2019) should be on your list; these give you an insight into their fans (and the representation between the two fanbases couldn't be more different). I remember reading an article around the time Violator came out -- Martin said that they do have a pretty large gay fanbase and this could be attributed to their music being more sensitive. Also, Martin and Dave were on the Smartless podcast last year and American actor Sean Hayes (who is gay) mentioned that DM was huge in the clubs in the 80s so that also accounts for it. Anyway, this performance is ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥!! The combination of all of their voices... amazing.
"With all due respect, my friend, since the success of Violator, reducing Depeche Mode's success to Eastern Europe or Mexico is analyzing the success they had in the 80s. Nowadays, they are massive live in any country in Europe now, filling venues like Stade de France, Wembley Stadium, San Siro, or doing seven dates in Spain... Their success is far greater than what you are analyzing."
@@wwiitoptoo true, in fact I regretted specifying eastern Europe. There's a good reason their recorded live concerts are based in Western Europe.... Milan, Berlin, and this one for example..
For me it is the best version of this song and at the concerts I went to in Barcelona there were as many men as women or at least I didn't see big differences.
The band captures the delicate tenderness of the studio version well here. Dave's vocal sounds pretty good as does the female backing singers and Martin.
Your original reaction was just over 13 months ago. At first you appear to be skeptical of the song before saying that you liked it, ultimately declaring it "fire" and "beautifully sung."
th-cam.com/video/a6zlujZzdqI/w-d-xo.html
I've noticed that the last few reactions have traded the closing banger score and "touchdown" arm movement for a slow dissolve. Have you tired of all the bangering?
Depeche Mode's fan base is disproportionately male and gay. Two years ago, Seth Abramovitch interviewed Martin for the Hollywood Reporter and asked him about their appeal to the gay community.
SETH: I told a few friends that I’m going to be interviewing you and over and over I kept hearing from LGBTQ friends how much Depeche Mode helped them get through their teen years. Were you aware that your music was connecting specifically with gay youth as you were making it?
MARTIN: I think we’ve always been fairly aware of that, yes. Especially during the ’80s, I would say more. Maybe further on. I don’t know exactly why. Maybe it was an image thing. Our image was quite androgynous in the ’80s, especially. And even after that.
SETH: Did you get pushback for your image? Did the record companies say, “Can you butch it up?”
MARTIN: (Laughs.) I think we were fortunate that we were always on, for a very long time at least, and for all of the ’80s and ’90s, a small independent label. We were on Mute Records, and Mute was licensed through different majors around the world. So we had that kind of umbrella protecting us in many ways. We were free to also experiment musically and do whatever we wanted. We never had people breathing down our neck saying, “You can’t do that.” [Music producer] Daniel Miller, who is still involved with us to this day, was very instrumental in our career and allowed us that freedom to evolve naturally.
Depeche Mode's fan base is disproportionately male and gay.? That's not wrong, but it's not true... "As a massive band, there's a bit of everything, and this comes from someone who's attended over 10 concerts since 1993. Saying their fan base is mostly men and gay can be just as true as saying the same for a Rammstein concert because basically the audience I encounter is the same... That they can be successful among the gay community? Yes, but in the same way they are successful among DJs or radio hosts for example. They are a massive band, and as such, that's what you find at a concert. What you claim is not demonstrable in any way; they are not Erasure or Pet Shop Boys..
I repeat, there's nothing wrong if what you say were true, but based on what I see at the concerts (the audience is not predominantly male)... what you say is not true.
@@wwiitop You raise a good point. My experience with the Depeche Mode's demographic is limited to the tours I attended, namely the Black Celebration, Music for the Masses, Violator, and Songs of Faith and Devotion tours, and the region in which I saw them perform, namely Chicago, Illinois. During that period and in that region, the crowd was disproportionately male and gay. The demographics may have changed and there may be regional differences as well.
@@balovett I can't speak for your experience at that time, in that era, and in that city, but without a doubt, Europe in the last two decades is as I told you, an audience of all ages and orientations... Best regards
"Seph, demographically speaking, and with the massive success of Depeche Mode in their concerts, there's a bit of everything. Teenagers, both men and women, entire families, and even people in their 60s and beyond... all sorts. But especially men and women aged 30-50."
The best version of this song ever!
The next one is enjoy the silence, considered by many devotees its best live version ever. Those who do not view it as such, at least see it as the most energetic version ever.
You're gonna love it! And I'm gonna enjoy it as well to watch it again (for the millionth time) with you.
Agreed!
BEST live song of DM EVER,,,,,,,,A MILLION STARS,,,,
A million stars is something i can agree with :D
that's Depeche...just perfect..you should have a look at the music video too.✌
This song isn’t my favorite off of Exciter at all but when they do it live it’s spectacular! That one part where Dave’s voice was sultry, the background singers and Martin’s singing and guitar work makes this a divine experience. In Southern California the ethnic group that’s the majority at DM concerts are Hispanic.
I love Exciter's vibes ❤
My favorite song off of Exciter!
I think the Depeche Mode fans are pretty balanced in regard to demographics. Although I think there is a little higher gay representation. I think it has to do with their image in the 80s, pre SOFAD. I remember as a kid (pre google/internet) being asked if Martin was gay or even Dave and having to explain that they were not gay, and they were just dressing differently. So I am sure many who were gay in that time saw a bit of themselves and were drawn to the music a bit more.
To answer your 2 questions Seph:
2 back up singers are Jordan Bailey & Georgia Lewis.
According to internet search results:
DM Dan base is diverse and includes people across other or subculture sets including:
Gay community
White surfers (from U.S. West Coast)
Latino Listeners
Again: This is according to the world wide web search results specific to Seph's question.
Now then: I totally agree with you Seph! The harmonies of those back up singers 😍
Plus you can totally tell every bit of that performance is live & it is honestly one of the smoothest live vocal performances I have ever seen.
The lead singer too has great mic technique. That is a lost art right there. So mad respect to him for understanding how to best utilize the mic to project his voice.
You can understand every word when he sings ❤
Lost art I'm telling you.
Personal hair question: Is your hair naturally wavy?
Just asking cuz every time your hair is fluffy looking it has a lovely waviness to it.
Hope you are having a good Thursday ❣️ Seph & everyone!
I like the studio version quite a bit, but this live version is great with the backup vocals and the crowd participation.
The two backing singers are Jordan Bailey and Georgia Lewis. Jordan also did backing for a few songs with Erasure.
The flood mix is the best.
Great question about demographics Seph.. if you go to any concert in the US or Canada you can see they have a pretty diverse fanbase. They are also huge in South America, Mexico, and Eastern Europe. Maybe watching the DM films 101 (1988) and Spirits in the Forest (2019) should be on your list; these give you an insight into their fans (and the representation between the two fanbases couldn't be more different). I remember reading an article around the time Violator came out -- Martin said that they do have a pretty large gay fanbase and this could be attributed to their music being more sensitive. Also, Martin and Dave were on the Smartless podcast last year and American actor Sean Hayes (who is gay) mentioned that DM was huge in the clubs in the 80s so that also accounts for it.
Anyway, this performance is ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥!! The combination of all of their voices... amazing.
"With all due respect, my friend, since the success of Violator, reducing Depeche Mode's success to Eastern Europe or Mexico is analyzing the success they had in the 80s. Nowadays, they are massive live in any country in Europe now, filling venues like Stade de France, Wembley Stadium, San Siro, or doing seven dates in Spain... Their success is far greater than what you are analyzing."
@@wwiitoptoo true, in fact I regretted specifying eastern Europe. There's a good reason their recorded live concerts are based in Western Europe.... Milan, Berlin, and this one for example..
@@HappiestG Barcelona, and in the last tour Mexico DF
Mostly guys. My wife tells me it’s odd that I love such romantic DM music. Maybe right 🤷♂️
For me it is the best version of this song and at the concerts I went to in Barcelona there were as many men as women or at least I didn't see big differences.
Masterpiece ❤😊
There are some versions of this song that are very good. And there are some that are not so good.
Great reaction and song please watch the female version of the song with the cartoon it's sad but amazing.