First Time Hearing Depeche Mode! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Enjoy The Silence"
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- My 80s music lore is impressively lacking, and not until recently did I even know a band named Depeche Mode even existed. I hear they have an impressively huge catalogue, and I am excited to not only dive into "Enjoy The Silence" but keep going down the rabbit hole!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Depeche Mode for the first time, performing "Enjoy The Silence”.
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Performed by Depeche Mode - Words and Music by Martin Gore
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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Not the Depeche Mode song you wanted me to analyze? Post your comment below mine and get as many thumbs up on it as possible to go on my master list! I can't wait to see what else you recommend!
Enjoy the Silence is perfection but you should also analyze a song with Martin's vocals in the lead like Somebody or One Caress!
you really can't go wrong with most of their music. this is a good introduction.
For more vocals, I'd recommend anything from Devotional Tour, especially "In Your Room".
They have also done really great covers. For example "Heroes".
"In Your Room"
from Devotional tour, of course
You really can't pick anything wrong.😊 Anyway, my first choice would be 'Walking In My Shoes'
I can't imagine what life would be like not hearing Depeche Mode until 2023. They were every bit the spirit of radio in the early 80s.
I thought Rush was the Spirit of the Radio ;-)
I have an extremely hard time believing her when she CONSTANTLY claims it's the first time she hears HUGE bands/artists that have been around forever. Unless she was very sheltered and completely shielded from pop culture growing up, it's just not believable lol.
@MarkLangdahl The song was Rush. The message was about the celebration of music on the radio, such as Depeche Mode, whose debut at the time was so genuinely unique.
@@broissey In North America this is more likely to be true. Depeche Mode were certainly mainstays in England and Europe, but they took a long time to break through in the US/Canada, and even when they did, they were still more a niche band than mainstream, with their biggest audience being the goth crowd.
I live in Canada and I hardly, if ever, heard a Depeche Mode song on the radio.
I don't think Elizabeth grew up listening to popular music.
How is it possible to have never heard Depeche Mode?! That's crazy.
They're one of the best bands of all time
Exactly 😂
I refuse to believe this lol. There's just no way. You'd have to never watch TV, watch movies or listen to any radio that anyone on earth is playing. 😂. But I don't understand why she'd lie about it so...
@@andygonzo74 Maybe she was incredibly sheltered as a child? That is the only thing that explains this.
What song is this? And if you told me the title, I'd have forgotten how the song goes. Again, no everybody is the same age and music influence group.
@@genghisgalahad8465 it's enjoy the silence, and your point is taken. These guys are considered timeless legends. Their music is embedded in western culture, so they're in tons of movies, etc. If you don't know them, check them out. I've been an extreme metal guy my whole life, and I love them. Metal heads seem to gravitate towards them, which they hate lol. Hope you find songs you like, there's a lot of universal appeal to this band.
My Dad, a local opera singer, only listened to classical and hymnal music, and we never saw eye to eye on music. But then one day he heard me play Depeche Mode and said he really like Dave's voice. I got so giddy and then spent 45 mins playing other Depeche Mode or Dave's solo work for him.
I fantasize about sharing Dimash with him. I think he would have loved it. Sadly he passed in 2012, so that will never come to be.
Such a sweet memory to share ❤
I am surprised there was no mention of the vocal harmonies. Dave and Martin together really shape a lot of the sound of DM.
I was thinking the same thing throughout. She never once mentioned the harmonies at all which just scream at you.
Very true it’s the blend of their voices that make it so beautiful. Big miss.
DM harmonies are Everything.
Great point.
Alan Wilder
Even metalheads love Depeche Mode. They are a legend! 🖤
Depeche Mode + The Prodigy + Metalica = Rammstein
@@kevinc6323😂😂 Prodigy +depeche mode=reimstein
100% fact 🤘
Same! Saw Metallica at SoFi and Depeche Mode at the Kia Forum this year. Both different but great concerts.
Good music is good music - besides, Depeche mode has managed to reach pretty far musically.
Violator is one of the best albums of all time! Timeless! Depeche Mode's music will never ever get old!
Violator is a masterpiece from beginning to end….every sound has meaning and is there for a reason. An absolute classic album
This!!!
Violator and Songs of Faith and Devotion are still both in my top 3.
I agree!
THIS again! Right on, Jimmy! :)
Soothing yet dark... you basically described the essence of Depeche Mode perfectly, that's what they are and always have been
When my oldest daughter was born i remember driving home taking side streets and moving at a snails pace and this song was playing and the line: " all i ever wanted, all i ever needed is here in my arms" played and to me it made perfect sense and thats how i picture it when he sings that im holding my baby girl and nothing else can be said or done ro make that moment more perfect.
I sang to my son in the night at the hospital the night he was born . And it was perfect . I love your moment too
I love it when she says that this song is bright but spooky, soothing but dark. That's Depeche Mode for you, Elizabeth. How you described them is why we, their fanbase, love them.
Have to check out Kim Dracula and Tech n9ne collab.
I agree however the bright and warmth left with Alan Wilder… now it’s too cold and mechanic with only Martin Gore’s input.
That's a VERY deep rabbit hole, they've been around forever. They're absolutely brilliant live.
101 💕💕💕
@@L.A.Tex_Norwayshe would be blown away by the live performance that went viral!
@@user-mn2ju7tv8f watching that concert gives me goosebumps all over. Simply stunning concert.
@@user-mn2ju7tv8f which one is that? or do I have to google: viral Depeche Mode concert?
Saw them in Copenhagen - second best show I ever seen. :P
50 year old metal head here. Gotta say DM has been part of my life's playlist since 1984. One of the best musical weeks of my life was back in high school, when I caught DM (with OMD opening) and two nights later... Iron Maiden (with GnR opening).
I live in Korea now. Not many acts I care about come here. I'm traveling to England to see DM this month and going to Japan to see Maiden in the fall.... Still love both of them 35 years later.
The music video for Depeche Mode's 'Enjoy the Silence', directed by the talented Dutch artist Anton Corbijn, is a masterpiece that intertwines visual artistry with deep thematic elements. In this iconic video, lead singer Dave Gahan is dressed as a king, an imagery inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 'The Little Prince', symbolizing solitude and the pursuit of tranquility. As Gahan wanders through various landscapes with his deck chair, the scenes evoke a sense of introspective journey and peace amidst the chaos of the world, perfectly complementing the song’s essence. It's fascinating to note that 'Enjoy the Silence' was originally written as a ballad by Martin Gore, showcasing the band's versatility and artistic depth. This video stands as a testament to Depeche Mode's unique ability to blend music and visual storytelling into an unforgettable experience.
👀👍🏼✅this! Corbijn did such a good job, this video stuck out amongst the masses mid 80ies!
@@Fire-Queen mid 80s? this song and video are from 1990!
Can't fool me ChatGPT
@@drewgab3172 yes, I was mistaken, it was 1989/1990! Still the comment stays the same, it stuck out between all other videos! ✅
ZZ Top went to a Depeche Mode concert and were so blown away by the music that they were inspired to add synthesizers to their own act--and created their top-selling Eliminator album.
Professor of Rock did a great video on the relationship between ZZ Top and DM. Including some side-by-side analysis. The two bands became great friends.
Depeche Mode creates a lot of remixes of all of their single releases. Depeche Mode invited ZZ Top’s guitarist to perform an alternative version of Soothe My Soul.
Omg.. What?? Are there any other examples of this?? This blows my mind!
@@matthoward598so many. German EBM/Industrial band AND ONE also gives heavy credit to DM. GARY NUMAN, essentially the godfather of synthpop, said in an interview that he heard Violator, and promptly scrapped the album he was working on and re-did it. Tears For Fears said why bother making this kind of music anymore when you find an album this good.
@@matthewjamesedwards3835 I was looking for artists in opposite genres... But, the actual bits you've provided really puts a smile on my face! Numan and Tears having those reactions? So awesome!
Never heard of that before. Very interesting!
Depeche Mode is god tier, nobody else even comes close to their signature sound, and while they have been covered innumerable times, very few can do them justice. Hypnotic but driving, intimate but ethereal, they fill the cave of my mind with imagery that's somehow darker than darkness. Truly one of the all time greats.
Very well said.
Couldn't agree more. Definitely shaped my young life in the 80s, along with many other new wave bands as well.
Yyyaaaasssss!!! My #1 all-time favorite band. ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Yer boy 🎉
Lacuna Coil does a decent cover 🖤
No matter how many times, I get chills every time I see DM play this live. It's evolved into a sing-along with tens of thousands of fans.
A dear friend of mine in college first introduced me to Depeche Mode in '92. When he died by suicide several years ago, I just listened to Depeche Mode & cried. It will always have a very deep place in my heart.
💔
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lost a lot of friends to suicide as well, and I know that I would like have been among them if I hadn't discovered the dark music that was the soundtrack for my young adulthood. All the sadness and risk and loss was too much to bear, but it was also all laid out for me in other people's work and experience. I'm just very glad that I understood depression before I became clinically depressed. The music didn't save me, but it helped me cope.
I'm so very sorry for your loss
A dear friend of mine took her life
We were both HUGE DM fans and I did the same thing when she left us
♥️
As a life-long metalhead, Depeche Mode is one of my all-time favorite groups! They have some of *the* best melodies. Dark, thoughtful, introspective, yet often playful at the same time. There are so many great songs from them worth checking out. I'd recommend "Strangelove" or "Never Let Me Down Again" next.
It always cracks me up to hear Strangelove in a place like Wal-Mart.
Gojira and Depeche Mode! Definitely two of MY favorite bands! I I like your style bro. 👍
Strange love is really good!
In every live performance by Depeche Mode i always find some metalheads in the crowd. I see that as vindication and proof of the quality of the music of the DM that it transcends genres and is appreciated by anybody who likes good music, period.
Walking in my shoes...
The whole "Violator" album is a masterpiece. Do any other song from that. Yeah, that would be great.
Agreed.
I vote for Halo!
My favorite album in high school
@@xjuggernaughtxxI second that vote!
Songs of Faith and Devotion is a stellar album as well.
They are our elder goths.
They are so much a part of the entire base of the alternative scene.
Their music is its own genre, really.
Decades of music.
I’d love you to react to a song from each album. To see the similarities and differences.
Really they are so good, musically and vocally. I saw them in November live, and they were truly amazing. Vocals still so clear and full. Their energy on stage *chefs kiss
It made my top 3 concerts ever
I love the phrase "elder goths"
I need to hear it more often.
It's funny because people who don't know much about this era and genre don't know just how far back the goth stuff goes. They think it's just a 2000s thing and that it started there.
@@donjon4335 You're right. People hardly remember Edward Gorey and momento mori. They usually remember a bit about Edgar Allen Poe and Mary Shelley...
Man alive! Now I want to make a website... I have too many projects already...
@@BradyPostma lol now you're really going back 😂 classics.
I remember 2-3 years ago when lady Gaga heard Depeche Mode for the first time ;D I thought to myself ''this lady don't have a good knowledge of the modern music.''
😮
WHAAT?!?!?!!!!
@@gigilaroux762 it's not about her plans to record a cover of People are People she told in radio back in 2010. I remember she wrote in twitter something like she heard them some days ago and they are underrated
I'm a heavy metaller but always loved DM. They are exceptional, the concerts are out of this world
Same here! 🤘🤘
Same here too and like a lot of new wave as well.
I like the Wrong video by them.
Same love metal just saw DM first time ever in November they were incredible
As a metal kid in the early/mid 80s I hated all the synth pop bands including DM with all my heart. Then I watched this song on like MTV and totally changed my mind about them. Huge fan since then. The early/mid 90s are my favourite era.
The quintessential crossover band
This band has two equally high-level vocalists. Most of their songs feature Dave Gahan's vocals, but Martin Gore sings vocals with him in almost every one, and their singing together is a unique thing that gives an extraordinary atmosphere to Depeche Mode's songs. Their different voice tones complement each other wonderfully.
exactly!
Music for the Masses is an amazing album.
Couldn't have said it better!
Desde 1982 a 1994 también esta la voz de Alan Wilder . Se puede ver las variaciones de tonos en canciones como Something to do, Strange love, halo, taaaantas... y era un trío vocal perfecto...
@@jeanbotYep.
This song is brilliantly composed. No other hit song has ever used these chords, which makes it really unique. Love it. I've done quite a number of remixes (one published and especially popular) of Enjoy The Silence. I love this song and it makes me happy that you've discovered it :)
Alan Wilder had a lot to do with the composing of this song!
Check out my remix here: th-cam.com/video/aRppHPbONqM/w-d-xo.html
They still sound REALLY amazing live. Dave and Martin's harmonies are just edible. Stripped, Question of Lust...which Martin sings. Listen to all of their catalog.
"Weirdly chill... Chill with a dark, spooky vibe" As a Depeche Mode fan for 35+ years that may be the most apt description of their music, ever.
Not really. She is a fake music fan.
Martin is a fantastic lyricist, Alan is a phenomenal and classically trained piano player, Dave has the ultimate voice, and Andy (fletch) kept them all from killing each other😅
Haha I’ve never seen a more realistic explanation of them
Rest in peace Fletch!
This is how I explain to other people what Depeche Mode is 😅😅😅❤❤❤
lol, exactly! Martin is a true poet (a pervert one but in deed a poet) Alan turned any melody into a super instant hit with his programming and arrangements, Dave, well, a great singer, and fletch, he ... approved everything lol
Thats right all had a role but Allan wilder made that album what it was
We saw these legends last night at the O2. We are still buzzing. Took me right back again to my youth in the 80s and 90s. No one come close! Amazing! DGs vocals were off the scale… as always!
me too, it was phenomenal last night.
Was there too ❤
Thank you. I've been a Depeche Mode fan since about '82, and listening along with you to "Enjoy the Silence" and "Never let me down Again" has been fascinating. Hearing things in a song for the first time is delightful.
"His voice is so soothing, yet dark." That was beautifully and perfectly worded!
Right? Absolutely agree!
A bit of a disappointing video in that she didn’t analyze the voice nearly as much as she usually does. Seems like she was taken off guard by how different the music was. Growing up in the 80s and 90s Dépêche Mode was indeed a bit of a shock to the system in how vivid and bold, yet dark their sounds were yet they s found mainstream success so quickly. I tend to think that Dave Gahan, while being a good singer, isn’t the main reason for their wide ranging appeal unlike many other bands. That being said she didn’t notice the backing vocals from Martin Gore which are a bit of a contrast.
@@HerveBoisde I've never given any of it that much thought. My brain's ability to analyze music is to think, "Wow! I fucking love this!" That's why this woman's videos are baffling, to me. Life is difficult enough, as it is. It helps to keep SOME things simple.
Watch the live version of this with the crowd singing along. You get chills.
Live in Berlin version 212 million wievs is amazing.
The live version is awesome. My wife and I have seen Depeche Mode in concert four or five times. We saw them perform just a couple months ago.
True & Real
That was me this year!
cant believe not listening to the live versions first
I love how by 1:38 min she’s all giggly, thinking this is some cheeky pop song and then she hears Dave’s voice and completely changes her facial expression, deep diving into a state of melancholy, losing her senses for a minute there until she recovers and starts laughing - that’s falling in love!
Gahan has such a powerful voice, it's hard not to pick a strong track from him, especially from "Black Celebration", "Masses", or "Violator". For an entirely different kind of singing, Martin Gore on Depeche Mode's "Home" almost always chokes me up. Would love to hear you analyze that. There is such vulnerability in his singing.
so spot on. home never fails to just tear me up every time.
The magic of Depeche Mode - one of the very rare analysis videos, where Elizabeth spontaneously starts singing and playing along :) More Depeche Mode on this channel, please!
+ for the vocals Echo & The Bunnymen (The Killing Moon video or Heaven Up Here live at Royal Albert Hall), Psychedelic Furs (Heaven), Peter Murphy (Cuts You Up, I'll Fall with Your Knife), She & Him (Zooey Deschanel live on Conan - I Put a Spell on You)...
Actually, it's interesting to watch in real time how Elizabeth immediately feels the magical effect Depeche Mode seems to have on musicians. Their music is covered a lot, by representatives of very different musical genres - like Johnny Cash and Rammstein, the Cure and Smashing Pumpkins, for example. Depeche Mode even produced a whole album of covers of their songs :)
@@slimcat2656 From rock, metal, punk, goth, industrial and pop Depeche Mode is like your favorite artist, favorite artist everyone loves Depeche Mode.
It's strange, but most rock and metal heads love Depeche Mode. I've seen them live recently for the first time and it's an experience. Especially in Poland, where the fandom is extremely strong since their beginnings.
Tru dat.
Greetings from Hungary💪💯DEVOTEE💜FOREVER✌
It's not really strange if you look at how Mode and Metal was treated back in the day.
Can confirm. 80s metalhead. Also like Depeche Mode. CAn't really explain it but it is what it is. Lol.
So strong. Going to war over this TH-cam post. Torches lit. We're marching.
DM were the soundtrack of my life from 84 to 90. Saw them live so many times. How did you never hear them until now 🙂😝? 🖤💔
I love the fact that your hear this song with fresh ears, and with your astute listening skills, pick up immediately on subtle nuances that most of us takes for granted. Thank you 🙏🏼
Now you did it! You unlocked the 80s Pandora’s box. The Cure, The Police, Flock of Seagulls so many more. Now I got to go watch the live version of this song… it’s probably on of the best live performances I’ve seen.
I saw DM in like 93'. I gotta say it's probably one of the best live shows I've ever seen!
go check out nine inch nails - ''and all that could have been'' - live DVD. The best live for me.
Flock of Seagulls ❤.
The Cure…..Just Like Heaven!!
Been listening to this band since 6th grade. 50 years old now and still love this band.
I’m 51, great times in high school …everyone listened to Depeche Mode, the Cure, The Shaman, etc… even in my small Texas town growing up!
SAME!!! I got a mix tape from a friend that included DM....hooked for life
62, and going to see our 5th gig this tour on Wednesday. Then to Berlin in February. Need to make the most of these, because I fear that this may be the last tour 😢
Omg same!! 6th grade and yup I’m 50.
Same. Just turned 50 just took my daughter to see Depeche Mode …. Her 1st concert two months ago.
I really enjoy that you’re crossing into different genres. Depeche Mode is my favorite ‘80s band, so I enjoyed this segment quite a bit! Thank you, very much for this selection!
One of my favorite groups, love seeing them in concert, especially when he dances to this song, IYKYK.
Once you hear Depeche Mode, you’ll never forget. They have so many good stuff.
As I was growing up I found out some of my favorites songs from other artists are depache mode covers! I was so impressed!
My check has been the 101 😂
Tool has said that Depeche Mode were one of their early influences. The whole Violator album is amazing. Other great songs are: "Strange Love", "Wrong" and "Precious."
On a related note, Billy Howerdel, from A Perfect Circle, has a solo album that came out last year, called What Normal Was. It is very reminiscent of Depeche Mode. The song Free and Weightless, from that album, would be nice for Elizabeth to analyze too.
Strange love!
Yes! DM are the foundation of so much dark music
Drive/ Route 66…I had a cassingle….so 90’s
If you're going to do DM, you have to listen to Stripped. One of their best and darkest, actually incorporating industrial elements. By far my favorite.
As a teen in the 80's, I find it amazingly entertaining to see you discover classics. Your videos are as instructive as they are awesome. From a fellow musician.
I don't know how often you put out these wonderful videos, but you couldn't go wrong with a weekly review of the many, many great songs from this band. Keep up the good work!
Depeche mode is a classic example of a band you think you don't know or have never heard of but you would recognize more than half of their songs if they were played to you.
I feel the same about new order. Lots of people couldn't name a song but would recognize 5+ songs
This whole album was absolutely huge in 1990. Selling nearly 5 million copies. It's considered by many as their best album. Many radio play hits like this one. Also "Personal Jesus" was a big hit as well as "Policy of Truth". It's still one of my favorite albums.
Yeap, that album was The thing back then.
If they had only ever put out Violator and Music for the Masses, they would still be an epic band!
Yep, Violator was a bloody brilliant album.
@@ajadan5818In my opinion there legendary. 👌
@@PhilipAlexanderHassialis Still have my copy from back in the day.
Depeche Mode's music is insanely interesting. That's what makes them so great.
My lifelong love of Depeche Mode led me here, and I was skeptical that I would learn anything new but you gave me a new way to appreciate their music and so … you have another subscriber because I can tell you have more to say about other artists
As an introvert this song is one of my favorites, the lyrics are so relevant to me, "words, like violence, break the silence, come crashing in, into my little world. Painful to me, pierce right through me, can't you understand, oh my little girl." We introverts spend a lot of time in our own little worlds inside our heads and when someone starts talking to us, sometimes words are like violence.
Also, Depeche Mode are a legendary group, with many iconic songs. Depeche Mode headlined the electronic movement of the '80s, then became superstars in the '90s with their mix of synths and guitars. So many fantastic songs. They are still going strong, playing to over three million people on their latest world tour.
I recently learned that the singer is an INFJ same as I am, and immediately thought OH! DUH! 😂
As an moderate introvert i can stand behind Your interpretation of those lyrics. And yes, we are never truly lonely.
But those lyrics to me have very different feel and meaning. The talk about that serene moment whe you hold your most precious loved one, in this case new born child, in your arms and you don't really need any words to bathe in that moment and in fact, words may intrude into that moment.
I love his vocals, the track itself is great but those vocals make it a perfect hit, love this song
@@MarcinZaleski21agreed, I’m an INFJ and this is a nice message to take from the song, but it’s definitely about not wanting to fight with your partner and wanting to enjoy their presence and not ruin it with words which lead to conflict! If anyone’s been with someone they’re not compatible with but still love, very relatable
@@flataffect As an INTJ, this song speaks to me from a slight different angle--telling one's self, while being an introvert, not to gush too much on someone you're interested in or care about--a warning to one's self to sometimes embrace the feels and enjoy the silence.
They have so many great songs, Strangelove, Policy of Truth, Personal Jesus, Blasphemous Rumors, Never Let Me Down Again. They've always played with conflicts of sex and religion in the lyrics.
Violator. My fave album by DM.
Black Celebration, Stripped, World in My Eyes, Walking in My Shoes…. so many
And let's not forget the classic People Are People.
Please Charismatic Voice... do Strangelove or Personal Jesus
I connect with this song deeply as an introvert. There are subtilties to the lyrics and melody that I love.
I think the main difference that started with Violator is that Dave finally found his voice. Not only that, but they learned how to use and produce it. That's why his vocals are so upfront like this for probably the first time, at least like this. And that makes a huge difference between music for the fans and music for (wait for it) the masses. PS: listen to Martin Gore's demo of this, yes it is online, and you'll hear the obvious sonic difference as well as how that difference adds to the song.
Depeche Mode is probably one of the very few electronic bands that rock artists and fans respect and follow. Their dark lyrics and musical compositions attract rock and metal fans to their music.
Another EDM band that crosses over to draw in metal fans is The Prodigy, another of my favorites.
Young people wonder why people from my generation say modern music is cookie cutter and boring and they can't figure out why.
Songs like this are why we say these things.
I'm trying to understand how anyone can live without coming across DM anytime. How? They're in the business longer than many of us have been living, are a benchmark on their own, they dominated the musical landscape on heavy rotation for ages. How can one ignore legends for decades? Can't get over it.
This is one of my absolute favorite songs of all time. I wish I could experience it again for the first time.
I've been a metalhead for like 25 years but there is something special in this band I saw them live last spring and it was as amazing as when I first saw them live over 20 years ago. Great band and as always great reaction
The two stations that get the most play in the car when I'm driving are Lithium and Octane, but my wife is still surprised that two of my favorite artists are Tom Petty and The Police.. Just because I listen to hard stuff doesn't mean I don't appreciate other types of music.
@@chuckhoyle1211 good music is good music no matter what genres
“Slithers into my consciousness “. So Depeche Mode has been doing that to me for 35 years. Dark lyrics that for some reason make you smile. FANTASTIC!
I'm in complete LOVE with Dave's voice!
I was at their concert in Milano in 1984 … for the last 40 years they have been my background music … saw them again in Milan in 2023 and now 30 of March 2024 … still the best band ever ..
From a songsmith’s perspective, this piece has such a lush arraignment, mixed with a pop sensibility, and an olive branch, lyrically, for the masses.
Dave Gahan's baritone voice is iconic. ✌️
It's funny, I've always considered this a guilty pleasure as a metalhead. Even though every metalhead around me loved them as well. I guess we weren't the only ones! It was always hilarious to see the confusion on people's faces when Depeche Mode would come on and we would lose our sh*t.
I've always been unapologetically fond of Depeche Mode, as a metal head. Most metal heads I know will give you no grief for saying so. Aurora on the other hand, that's a 50/50! =D
Love this .🤘
100 percent. When I was in high school in the mid 80s, my metalhead friends used to call this band the "Depicted Mods". I was metalhead and loved their music but kept quiet about it for fear of being made fun of. Later on I discovered that all my metalhead friends loved their music too haha.
This is a song, even today, I can play over and over again, I have both vinyl and CD from this song. This record is in my top 10 list of my stack of albums and 12" plates.
I love to see you react...you really soak the music up and look so amazed!
Myself, being a metal fan, love this song. In fact, if you ask me, I've never known other metal inclined person with either a negative reaction to this song or a frank bad comment. This is a jewel.
I don't even believe that it's just this particular song. I'd say a majority of MHs pleasurably listen to bands like Depeche Mode on occasion -- it's expert-level craft & always a nice break from screaming guitars and ear-thumping bass and drums. It's a more soothing ear-thumping ...
Yeah Depeche gets love from us metalheads, for sure. They have a lot of the same subject matter and their sound is suspiciously darker than even most purposefully dark bands and always has been.
Metal and Hip-hop head and Violator is a masterpiece.
100% agree
Listen to metal and Depeche Mode almost daily. Don’t know a single metal head who doesn’t enjoy Depeche Mode.
You will often find a Depeche Mode patch on a heavy metal battle vest. There's massive respect for DM in the metal community.
That goes after SoFAD in most but yes! Even much brutal rusted metal and trasher guys are very respectful relates to DM
I've heard many metal bands mention them as influences, especially in terms of arrangements. DM made the complex approachable for the average Joe to appreciate without really knowing why.
'85-'95, synth-metal. Before and after, no, but these guys rocked in their heyday...
@@seanegan4236 Not that these are all metal bands, not all are synth bands. Some that come to mind that have cited DM as an influence Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Sammy Hagar ( as a contemporary influence), Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, Nirvana, Deftones. Almost all industrial bands also cite DM. But industrial bands are a synth-metal in most arrangements. Ministry was a DM copycat originally before Al evolved it got dark and heavy
Dude legit....I am a death metal fan as well....but depeche is god
Your reactions to the song mirror several of mine when I first heard it come out.
It makes my soul ache, cry, swell and smile.
Forever in love with this song.
So glad you did this. This might very well be my favorite song of all time.
Dave Gahan has a truly unique style. Even when other talented singers try to cover DM songs they can't quite pull it off, because it only works in Gahan's style.
Exactly👊🏾
I deeply miss his early vocals, before he had that handful of near death experiences. It's lost a wholesome quality that I don't have the training to define or label.
The point is not that he loves silence, the point is that all he needs is here in his arms.
Right! Emotions over empty words.
Yes, right... and it also don't matter if the waves are not silent as Elizabeth mentions, I think the lyrics make it very clear that it's about trivial, meaningless, empty words that he doesn't need.
Hey CV - just wanted to say, I really love your enthusiasm and detail focus. I felt like I was hearing this song afresh, but in more splendid detail. Thank you. :)
DM are one of the best bands the UK has ever produced…I’ve been listening to them since they started and I never get bored of them…RIP Fletch 🇬🇧
Oh girl, now you've entered a new world. Depeche mode has been att the top for more than 40 years, and are still rocking. Yes, they started out as a very upbeat synth pop band where Vince Clark (Erasure) wrote every song on the first album (check the live version of ''just can't get enough''). After the first album Vince was against them being a touring band and went his own way, first hooking up with Alison Moyet making the duo Yazoo, which has it's own dramatic history, to finally hooking up with Andy Bell making the duo Erasure. After the breakup the guys in Depeche Mode had to write their own songs, which is not that easy, and that's why the songs are quite different from the first album to the rest. The musical journey stretches then from synth pop to very dark ambient synth to hard industrial synth and heavy rock, all in a mix that has attracted new fans in every generation since the start. They are also one of the best live band you could ever see. This is a typical 80's band that started out as non musicians with a dream of becoming famous pop stars, and educated themselves during their journey to all out professional artists. In their darkest moments drugs is a part of their history but the music has always won over the bad habits and dark emotions, and the fans has been along them in this journey. They were a huge inspiration to me all through the 80's and I ended up as a full time DJ, still are at 55. Still play Depeche Mode when the time is right. You should listen to ''Personal Jesus'' which probably is one of their most known songs outside their fans. I hope you have a very nice musical journey with Depeche Mode, but expect many of their songs to grow on you over time.
No, no no no, pls don't take her to an absolutely wrong way. The first album is a sh... ok The DM doesn't like eighter. Marrtin Gore's lyrics and musics especially since 1986 Black Celebration album to nowadays that all so REALLY great records! The whole Yazoo and Erasure a joke for me. We just came now so just stay with Depeche Mode! Peace
Depeche Mode is one of the best electronic/synthpop/goth/rock bands out there.
Back in the day we just called them alternative rock.
Thats why it is Depeche Mode. Their vibe/music atmosphere is Unique especially in Songs of Faith and Devotion
@@lilrisdleywhat? No, they were called synth.
Best reaction / analysis video to this song I’ve seen. 👏🏻 Enjoy the silence.
greatest Depeche Mode song ever written there an amazing band and a true 80's pioneers Its such a catchy song
Dave Gahan is such a gem, what a voice! I had just graduated high school when this song came out in 1989, and now three decades later they are currently touring a new album (sadly, after the loss of one founding member of the band). Dave's voice is still fantastic after so many years, who else would love a Tea Time with Dave?
Saw them in LA 121023! Amazing show as usual! I love this band!
It's insane that anyone who is a grown adult who loves music hasn't heard this song.
Haha. That’s what I thought. Must have been living on another planet.
I can't imagine of someone who has not hear Enjoy the silence in the planet, but You???
Yeah I thought the same. But I don't believe her. I guess she's just playing dumb for the viewers
It's total bullshit imo
She heard this song a lot of times. This video it's just a business for make some money.
They are heavy in their own way. They have a depth in their music that explores the light and darkness in life and relationships. You could describe it as musical melancholy. They have a unique and original sound. You don’t see tribute or bands cover them because they are too complex.
Chill? You can chill to them but they aren’t laidback or dull. I’m glad you like it. Join the millions of other fans who do, too.
Oh, my love! They are first and foremost a synthpop band from the 80s. They have morphed over the years. The ONLY way to truly experience them is live and in concert. You will then feel their energy that they exude! An amazing band that has sold over 100 million copies of their songs. Many more than any other band.
"World in my eyes" is my favourite one but there are literally hundreds of songs that are worth a mention. You can't put DM into any category, they actually are THEIR OWN CATEGORY. Many times being copied but never reached. There is a reason why they made it into the Hall of Fame. One of the most underrated yet still best and influencial bands of all time.
yes!!!
I love that song too!
There was a remix as well that was incredible too
Depeche Mode was unlike anything that came before or since. They have dozens of songs that will make you say “Whoa, I’ve never heard anyone do that in a song before”. Hugely experimental and fun. Check out songs like Never let Me Down Again, Question of Time, Black Celebration, Behind the Wheel, Personal Jesus, Policy of Truth, Just Can’t Get Enough, Somebody, etc
Bless! Your musical journey is wonderful to watch...
❤ ur approach and reactions to music. Worth the watch. Ty🎉
Depeche are KINGS and Violator is their best album. Dave Gahan has a magnificent voice, especially live. Depeche 4-Ever!
Violator is probably one of their best albums. So excited for you to give a listen to their artistry.
+1 for Black Celebration
You really believed that is her first hearing of this song? Give me a break..
@@dougie2150 Oh ye of little faith
Violator is probably one of _the_ best albums, of all time, by any group.
@@SteveFrank111nah, Music for the Masses
Just picked this song to sing in my new club band SCREAMWAVE in Tucson. Dave is the SHiZZ!
This was a joy to watch. I do t know where my life would be without Depeche Mode and I remember the first time I heard and how it blew my mind. Watching you listen to Depeche Mode for the first time was just like watching me hearing for the first time 40 years ago.
If she's blown away by these minor chords, she needs to hear "Shake the Disease".
Everything Counts would blow her mind, lol.
Also one of my favourites DM songs
Or "Fly On the Windscreen" chorus
Yes!
Or Insight
The DM rabbit hole is a deep one, and there are some themes that run throughout their career. The darkness/light dichotomy is a hallmark of the band.
The origin of this one is fascinating. It was originally conceived as a ballad, and then rewritten into a dance track.
I saw this line in 1992 in Houston Texas! "The Woodlands" Nitzer Ebb opened for them!
mad vocal harmony... TCV: ooh I love the sound of waves
great analysis
Cristina Scabbia and Lacuna Coil's ASTOUNDINGLY AWESOME studio cover of "Enjoy The Silence". Cristina Scabbia's voice and singing ability are incredible, as you know from a few previous videos on the channel. Elizabeth, I am sure you would LOVE her take on this song!
YES, YES, YES, Lucuna Coil! I would LOVE her to analyze some European metal
I agree, and I love Andrea's harmonies on it as well.
That video was here in Portland! Their cover of Losing My Religion is great too
This.
That's what I came here to say. Having listened to Lacuna Coil already that cover is the perfect next step!
Depeche Mode is an inspiration to many metal bands and a lot of metal fans love DM too. They're just awesome.
You're hitting all my favorites. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Excellent suggestion.
I always loved the King Cnut symbolism of this music video as it illustrates the solipsism and introspection of the lyrics.
To really appreciate Dave's vocals you should analyze a live performance, he's incredible live!
Daves voice on Little 15.
Particularly, of course, 101. That is a legendary live set for them for a reason. They managed to be better than studio.
Awesome live performance. Seen them live since the 80's. RIP Andy
Depeche Mode’s collection is exhaustive, but speaking of driving music, you cannot do better than “Never Let Me Down Again.”
The studio version of "Never Let Me Down Again" is an absolute masterpiece.
Full agree, Anthony! After all, it's there in the lyrics. :D
Good choice, but for me, "Precious" is the pinnacle of Depeche Mode songs. That and "Shake The Disease"
May i say you're very much wrong😂
NLMDA it's an amazing masterpiece, but if you " drive anywhere" you just have to be "Behind The Wheel".
@@mapgeek6 Also two of my favs!
@Elizabeth it’s hard to think of someone that has not had Depeche Mode as a lifelong companion let alone never hearing them before.
Their songs hold the darkest themes with such uplifting melodies and beats…… a synth pop metal band if you like, simply brilliant.
So many songs to choose from, but none hold the yin and Yang of dark and light quite like ‘But Not Tonight’