Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band which formed in 1980, in Basildon,
Essex. The group's line-up consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals),Martin Gore (keyboards,
guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981)and Andrew Fletcher(keyboards). Depeche Mode
have had forty-eight songs in the UK Singles Chart and #1 albums in UK, US and throughout
Europe. According to EMI, Depeche Mode have sold over 100 million albums and singles
worldwide, making them the most successful electronic band in music history. On top of all
that,Q magazine call Depeche Mode "The most popular electronic band the world has ever
known".
The song that introduced me to the wonders of Depeche Modes music is the hit song Enjoy
the Sillence.The song debuted on the album released in 1990 called The Violator.Little
did the pop group know that after releasing this album there musical carrier would never be
the same as before. Released in January 1990, "Enjoy the Silence" became one of Depeche
Mode's most successful singles to date, reaching number six in the UK. A few months later it
became Depeche Mode's biggest hit in the US, reaching number eight and earning the band
a second gold single. It won 'Best British single' at the 1991 Brit Awards. To promote their
new album Violator, the band held an in-store autograph signing at Wherehouse
Entertainment in Los Angeles. The event attracted approximately 20,000 fans and turned
into a near riot. Some of those who attended were injured by being pressed against the
store's glass by the crowd.
So,as a result,I have always enjoyed listening to this track,it was a hit when it came out and
it still remains the in thing,especially for hardcore fans of the group.First of all the lead
vocalist Dave Gahan has an amazing voice and the lyrics of the song are truly inspiring.The
tempo of the song is slow,but it always gets me in the right mood.
Secondly,the lead guitar does a great job keeping the rhytim going,and he is also the backup vocalist,beeing in perfect harmony with Dave.An old interview for an American
newspaper gave us,probably the most accurate opinion about the song from Martins point
of view: I think in a way we've been at the forefront of new music; sort of chipping away at
the standard rock format stationsWhat is more,this song always sounds great played in a
live performance on the stage.The electric guitar played by Martin springs to life,and the
guitar solo is out of this world.Daves voice singing the lyrics of the song relayed over the
system of loud speakers send instant chills up your spine,regardless if your are a fan or not.
Believe it or not,a few of todays pop artist and stars are fans or even inspired in their work
by Depeche Mode. One of the most influential groups over the last 30 years, Depeche Mode
have inspired generations of new musicians while consolidating their considerable
reputation. In the process they have sold over 100 million records and played to audiences
in excess of 30 million.Chester Bennington, vocalist of Linkin Park, cites the band as an
inspiration. Another Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda has said, "Depeche Mode are one of
the most influential groups of our time. Their music is an inspiration to me....Another star
that has deep connections with Depeche Mode is Shakira. Ximena Diego, the author of the
book Shakira Woman Full of Grace wrote in this book: "At thirteen Shakira especially liked
Depeche Mode, an electronic rock band from Great Britain. One day she was listening to the
band's song, "Enjoy the Silence". She noticed that she was not only hearing the music but
also feeling the music in her body. She said to her mother, "Every time I hear that guitar riff
[a rhythmic musical phrase] I feel this weird thing in my stomach".In August

2008, Coldplay released an alternative video for their single "Viva la Vida" which was based
on the "Enjoy the Silence" video. On their website the band are quoted as saying, "This is
our attempt at a video cover version, made out of love for Depeche Mode .
Depeche Mode has become,over time a legend,they have always been seen as innovators of
music and will remain a source of inspiration to all of their fans for many decades to come.