Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses album review (Part 1)

[@VaughnGeorge]

See ALL the previous episodes in the Depeche Mode Album Review Series HERE: DM - Speak & Spell album review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIPFm5R9lpV8hNk DM - A Broken Frame album review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4CQnnynha6Wrsk DM - Construction Time Again album review (Part 1): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHJaIpsnL-kb5Y DM - Construction Time Again album review (Part 2): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGKlfIt3m8-ZjcU DM - Some Great Reward album review (Part 1): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIHYYXRsi7Z-gsU DM - Some Great Reward album review (Part 2): kzbin.info/www/bejne/in3YloKcfJeMbKs DM - Black Celebration album review (Part 1): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJeUiGVmhsqterc DM - Black Celebration album review (Part 2): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2SYfIecbpKLmNk DM - Black Celebration album review (Part 3): kzbin.info/www/bejne/foSlZp-nq6qKm68 DM - Black Celebration album review (Part 4): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzGqZ6hiJhkmMU DM - Black Celebration album review (Part5) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXqkZmWvq8R4ma8

[@apklimon]

The opening riff of "Never Let Me Down, Again" might be the greatest album kick-starter of all time. Massive

[@VaughnGeorge]

Hey It's Me oh yes !!

[@KarlHamilton]

The opening distorted pure energy insanity of 'I Feel You' is pretty hard to beat!

[@ninawildr4207]

Hey It's Me agreeeeeed!

[@nashf5925]

I had this opening on my voicemail greeting.

[@wolfgangberger1390]

@@VaughnGeorge Hey Vaughn, great, great series and well done !! Now could you please tell me what tgat awesome screen saver behind you on the Mac is called or is this Mac specific ? Thanks M8

[@lucasbrito3271]

Vaughn, thanks for the content. It was very frustrating as a major DM nerd fan not finding additional content of the band in therms of track reviews and gear analisys. So, these album reviews are just awesome for a die hard best electronic band of all times fanboy

[@rocconorth]

Concur...I really appreciate this channel. I'm surprised there's not more DMcentric content. If DM isn't the most indicative and/or greatest band of the 80s they're w/o a doubt top 3 (Cure...[Smiths?]).

[@lucasbrito3271]

@@rocconorth The Cure is surely amazing. Good Point. There is also a really good argument that New Order is among those. And I love how New Order's evolution is kinda the opposite of DM's: starting almost as a rock band since it is the linear sequel to Joy Division and turning into a electronic based group. While Depeche was a dry beat Tuts tuts and when you see Songs of Faith and Devotion, it is a Rock band

[@VaughnGeorge]

Lucas Brito you’re welcome bud and I’m glad to have you here !! VG

[@Nephilim-81]

All right!!! Here we go!!! Right off the bat I’m making a no bones about it that Music for the Masses is an absolute 10/10. A perfect album for me and I’m looking forward to what is hopefully a 5 part review! Thanks Vaughn. You’re a hero.

[@gilo7171]

Heh - your t-shirt colour fits perfect to the LP !!

[@FusedMusic]

So excited for this one... it's easily my all time favourite DM album and the biggest single influence on my own work. It's a work of genius.

[@nocturnalmix]

Same here!....I couldnt agree more.

[@KortKramer]

EPIC! (wrote that before you said it) For me, Masses is their core album. In high school, this was my favorite. Refined, experimental, and awesome! I had the Japanese CD release and it rocked. Definitely the centerpiece of their dark, golden period. The songs are incomparable, even the instrumentals. Back to your video...

[@thisistype_concept9964]

"Music for the masses" was their third masterpiece in a row & a turning point for them to a maybe more successful way, the sound became more concrete. It was also the right way, cos in the second half of the 80's where a lot of bands disappeared in a musical meaninglessness depeche mode made this great album.

[@juergsteudler]

fourth...

[@DeanWThomas]

I was 16 or 17 years old when this album hit. I couldn’t believe it when I heard it. This is the one that made me a big fan of Depeche Mode.

[@ranshapira4892]

I love how you play the songs of Depeche Mode on the piano. I can listen to it for hours. Hearing the versions on this piano is amazing

[@davidzip873]

Behind the Wheel, Strangelove, and Never Let Me Down MFTM videos brought Anton Corbijn into the equation. His visual sense brought a new level of cool to DM.

[@ElizIndRhythm]

I always felt that Depeche Mode finally became themselves when they began working with Anton. That visual piece just completed them.

[@jesperlaub6615]

What a great review and a glorius way to end a dark and rainy day here in Denmark. Thanks a lot Vaughn. Looking forward your next reviews!

[@michaeleaton2897]

DM broke the mold with Black Celebration and I feel MFTM is their magnum opus. This is epic, I'm excited to see what lies ahead! Great video Vaughn... Cheers!

[@JohnEvans-dr6yq]

any video from the one and only vaughn george to me is always a " big video" because you continue to always come across as the best friend i always wished for,..your always fabulous

[@VaughnGeorge]

John Evans thank you my friend !! I’m happy to have you here !! VG😎👍🎹

[@Userhandle7384]

So happy to have found another DM super fan, Vaughn, you’re the fan friend I’ve never had IRL!

[@VaughnGeorge]

And I am glad to meet you too my friend!! Welcome on board and I look forward to reading more comments from you !! VG :-)

[@scottsanders1414]

Getting closer to the 10000 subs. Good stuff

[@stanislavkaliuk5659]

To Have And To Hold is the darkest song on the album. Russian radio speach on the begining: "В докладах рассматривается эволюция ядерных арсеналов и социально-психологические проблемы гонки вооружений". (Eng: "The reports discuss the evolution of nuclear arsenals and the socio-psychological problems of the arms race"). At that time USSR keeps generate nuclear weapon, Chernobyl 1986's accident, slowed down but not ended arms race. I interpret song as a showing fears before nuclear war and showing chiefs of leading countries at that time with a lot of gold and opportunities to start a war. Also that radio sample used in game Fallout "The Vault of the Future " soundtrack. UPD: A question for Mr. Bascombe. What the history of creating "To Have And To Hold", radio sample capturing? Was it random or a solid decision? Thanks, Vaughn for your work, You are really unique D🌹M youtuber 🤘👍

[@ultramet]

Stanislav Kaliuk thank you for translating this Russian part. I always wanted to know what was said. Apparently, Martin and Alan had a big creative disagreement as to which version of the song should be released on the album. Ultimately, the dark version was selected and it demonstrates Alan Wilder’s genius.

[@stanislavkaliuk5659]

@@ultramet Agree. Alan Wilder is a goddamn genius.

[@johnbarrett561]

Great I never new that, I love the way they used sam[les in those days, lots of imagination and thought. I aso think if you listen carefully to Nothing, there is maybe a guitar sound in the background, still one of my all time fave dm tunes, its great too on 101

[@strychnyne3530]

I remember reading that Martin wanted the final song versions to stay close to the demos. Alan wasn't happy about that.

[@sarahdmgirl5743]

Love the review, the intro remix and the way you have matched your shirt ❤️😂

[@VaughnGeorge]

Sarah Dmgirl thank you !! The shirt was just a coincidence but I may have to wear it for the rest of the MFTM series !!VG👍😎🎹

[@steventalavera2381]

I saw 1 of 2 shows in Los Angeles December of 1987. Then 101 six months later

[@sebastianaxuna6175]

Love the videos and your raw passion for Depeche mode. I'm 14 and I love Depeche mode!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Sebastian Acuna thank you for your kind words and it’s good to have you here !!VG😎👍🎹

[@slinki17]

Is that remix by you Vaughn? If so, you should definitely release it, becouse it is stellar. Love the channel, awesome DM review series :)

[@VaughnGeorge]

Bika Egon thank you my friend and yes I did do that remix . VG🎹👍😎

[@AEYRivera]

Yes, it sounds so awesome. I would love to listen to the full length remix. A lot of the remixes don't do anything for me. The Tsangarides remix is awesome though.

[@tracyjohnson4881]

Absolutely love this, Vaughn! Totally agree that the sound overall is more cinematic; I love the Anton Corbijn videos that go with this album, especially NLMDA and Strangelove. Looking forward to more.

[@PlanetoftheDeaf]

Looking up Dave Bascombe's career, it does seem he's mainly known as an engineer/mix engineer rather than a producer. Indeed his work with Tears for Fears before MFTM was as an engineer, rather than the producer (who was Chris Hughes) so this was quite a step up for him, and perhaps not surprising he left less of an imprint on this album than Gareth Jones or Flood.

[@johnbarrett561]

Dave Bascombes input was important, its a great album and looking forward to what he says. I am not sure if Flood what speak though about Violator, might be a financial thing...

[@TraumaHound]

Things You Said almost sounds like it could have been a Kraftwerk track. One of my favs👍

[@johnbarrett561]

I think it is the best MG sung song, the A Question of Lust.. The words and music are superb, they it melds from NLMDA to TTUS is wild.

[@jeshkam]

Nah...

[@balazsladanyi8843]

I've noticed you had been practicing this time beforehand .... good job keep it up:-). Please do not forget to ask Dave Bascombe about the snare drum sound of Never Let me Down Again related to Tears For Fears's Shout or Led Zeppelin. Cheers:-)

[@robertgarscadden]

Just to say your special intro music was excellent. Everything you said was actually spot on.love the album.good luck with the interview.

[@TheOdyssey3001]

Wow, another DM video. Loving your reviews for my fave band. Who put the intro music together?? It's amazing... needs to be released please.

[@TheOdyssey3001]

Now I want to here BTW sung live as a down-tempo ballad on piano, damn you, Vaughny

[@VaughnGeorge]

TheOdyssey3001 hello my friend !! I do all the music on my channel so yes I did that remix !! VG😎👍🎹

[@tobiasmuller470]

Never Let Me Down Again was my very first contact to Depeche Mode. When I heard it the first time on the radio (it was ha chart show), I fell in love immediately. Then I went straight to the music store and bought my very first music cassette ever. I still have it and it runs in my mom's car radio :D This is still one of my most favorite albums of all time (in general, not only from Depeche Mode). Thanks for your work, man. I love DM as much as you do!

[@ninawildr4207]

❤️ ❤️ love your comment😍

[@slumdogjay]

Always enjoy your extended ramblings about DM.

[@gieselats]

There are two versions of „never let me down“ and „to have and to hold“ on music for the masses. Is this a first sign of serious differences between martin and alan? And how did david bascombe manage to keep „peace“ in the producing the album. Was there a competition which mix sounded better. The spanish taster version or the other „normal“ version. Thanks vaughn. Keep up the good work.

[@johnbarrett561]

I love both versions of To have and to hold, I bet somewhere there is a full version of the spanish taster but likely to very difficult to find

[@CornholioDK]

There is no doubt that the golden age of Depeche mode was 1986 ( Black celebration ) - 1993/1997 ( SOFAD/Ultra ).Change my mind ^^.

[@fernandozornosa6398]

This album crossed the Atlantic sea (strangelove & behind the wheel), in USA was an icon, in south america only underground radio stations played it, but this album was "the first comercial mark" of dm, thanks

[@emedina73]

Easily my favorite Album!!!!! Awesome instrumentals coupled with profound vocals!!!!!

[@dana.1546]

What I miss most in DM recent albums is not just "melody" but "synth melody" I would say. From 81 to 86 they were purely a synth band with barely any guitars on their music. Maybe i'm wrong but I think they began to integrate guitars on their music with Music For The Masses and this one and Violator had some guitars but mixed with mostly synths and I think it was their best sound ever. Then Songs Of Faith And Devotion came and then DM began to think they were more of a rock band or of a blues band than a synth band. And that's what I miss the most. I don't hate guitars, sometimes they're a great addition, I mean "Enjoy The Silence" is my favorite song and there are guitars on it but I prefered when DM sound mostly relied on synths and melodies. And everyone must admit that even the songs that DM hate like say "Here Is The House" from Black Celebration have great synth melodies.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Agree with you 100% !! I too miss the melodic layers in their music . VG

[@MVRemastered]

Was waiting for this review. This album is a classic . Great remix used as intro...love it !

[@VaughnGeorge]

Matt IJzz thank you and I am glad you like the remix!! Perhaps I should release it !! VG 😎👍🎹

[@platetec4636]

@@VaughnGeorge I definitely think you should, with Dave's and Martin's singing parts in the mix as your voice would sound great on both

[@CornholioDK]

Would be amazing to get reviews of Alan Wilders Recoil albums at some point too.. Those albums really show the genius that he is.

[@Helen-cj3mk]

I love the track of your intro Vaughn!!! Such a great combination of mfm basic track and your personal sensitive touch 👍😃

[@gabija_v2012]

This album really is particularly sonically unique comparing to what came before and after. I put CTA, SGR and BC into an 'industrial-style' trilogy: you can hear the space in those albums, but like you said, it's a lot more urgent and chaotic than MFTM. This album sort of exists on its own. If I listen to it, I don't feel the urge to then listen to another DM record, it completes you by itself. The vocals, the vocals, the vocals! (I and my dad listened to this SO MUCH as I grew up, singing at the top of our lungs, I'm surprised that the CD is still in such good condition - I'll expand on this tangent once we get to the song-by-song review). I always describe Dave's voice here as very sonorous and open, whilst the Americanised accent made it more nasal, and the rock influence added a growl to it. And Martin's is (still)... like listening to The Magic Flute (opera-pun intended). What I would most like to understand about David Bascombe's role is the whole engineer/producer thing. What were the signature influences upon the sound design for specific songs, from conspicuous to little, minute things? How would he describe his direction or aim when contributing to the final mix? Feel free to pester him to death on what he could glean from Alan's production style and musical vision as well!

[@ReginatorNet]

Hey, great start-off to this album review, Vaughn! My question for Dave Bascombe is: Do you recall if it was a collaborative effort for the albums sound design or did one member take lead on each song like the Beatles would do? i.e. Martin maybe programmed synths on "The Things You Said", Alan did synth programming on "Never Let Me Down Again"? Or was it a team sport where Martin, Alan and Fletch worked together to come up with sounds and atmosphere? Or did Martin present the demos and Alan transcribed them?

[@Rolanoid]

You should make "Piano For The Masses" and release it as a tribute album.

[@keyzone72]

What a timeless album cover.

[@kamalkassab209]

Great Rerview as usual! Please ask Dave how who cam came up with the intro for Never Let me down again

[@gilo7171]

MELODY - this is what miss in DM new albums......

[@VaughnGeorge]

gilo7171 correct !!😎👍🎹

[@ninawildr4207]

Alan=melody. Melody=Alan

[@jeshkam]

And proper, smart rhymes. MLG used to be so good at that...

[@brianparrott5662]

As always, great video Vaughn. Looking forward to the Violator review. Are you looking to do any more Gary Numan videos?

[@nsford7651]

Awesome video, Vaughn! I love how you describe the sound of the album. I'd be really interested to hear from Dave how the fascinating 'Pimpf' was created.

[@hectorreyes4767]

Ok ok ok I been away, yes yes im guilty. But sooooo happyyy to be back what great review. Looking forward the rest.

[@cosmosynthesizer]

If I’m correct, Alan said the blow/breathing sound in the song was just a sample of Marts Harmonium playing no sound. Just a simple push and pull.

[@diogobastos9940]

Yet another great video, Vaughn ;) this record is indeed a masterpiece so I reckon the final grade will hardly be a surprise but don't let that stop you from going in depth on this one ;)

[@patee101]

Thank you Vaughn for the first part of the long-awaited MFTM album review! As always, you spoke from my heart. I just like (and totally understand) it when you get carried away by the fantastic ('Gore-ish') melodies. :) As for the question for Mr. Bascombe, I'd die to hear about the making of the epic (and extremely emotional) choir sound at the end of Never Let Me Down Again, as I've never heard or read about it before. I think it's one of the best sounds DM have ever created. Once again, thank you for your unfailing enthusiasm for music and for your effort running this amazing channel! :) And of course, can't wait to watch the interview!

[@leenorton6230]

Another wonderful video Vaughn 🙌🏻 I wish I'd discovered this channel sooner, keep them coming! 🖤

[@syracusemusic1539]

Awesome video, questions would be did he enjoy working with Alan on production level?. Was he a DM fan before working with them? If given the opportunity would he loved to work with them again? Also what did Fletch do in the studio?

[@PlanetoftheDeaf]

I find MFTM a bit of an interim album, between the more pure electronic Daniel Miller/Gareth Jones period and the more Alan Wilder dominated Wilder/Flood period, with Alan dominating the creation of the soundscapes.

[@Wesaveingold]

Music for the Masses is a favorite and a classic album. Looking forward for part 2 :)

[@novelty4]

Up until Ultra, my fav album was every new album that came out. MFTM was my fav until well after Violator came out but Violator wore me down and became my fav until SOFAD. My copy of Music For The Masses is the only album I have that is signed by all 4 members. Had to queue for awhile outside HMV in Oxford Street London when it was released but it was worth it.

[@modeman69]

Ask Dave : Alan wanted Sonate No. 14 on the album..... Alan was and is the musical genius behind DM.

[@rebeccagouge6055]

I thoroughly enjoyed your review of this album. I liked Depeche Mode’s singles years ago but have only recently got into them more seriously so I am sort of a new fan. I love this album. It’s my favourite. I think it sounds so polished and atmospheric. A masterpiece. The Things You Said blows me away.

[@balazstorok9265]

Never let me down again. Omg, what an amazing overture for the best DM album ever.

[@thesynthfloyd]

Great video Vaughn. It reminds me that, DM does not deliver It anymore.

[@dmichab]

WoW! Your song is very solid! Very cool! (its reminds me Andy little bit somewhere) Thumb Up! :)

[@robertchaconjr6351]

Every album is great, but my favorites are Ultra and Exciter. However, it was their albums from the 80's that made me fall in love with them.

[@andrewsly3183]

Hi Vaughn what were Dave B’s best/greatest recollections from the recording sessions with the guys please?

[@ArmandoMontesDeOca3LoveU]

This is Mondy which is French Mondi and in English Mondy and Mondi are Fund. You are doing a good show and I enjoy it very much, I admire your dedication.

[@thevellocet]

Favourites List consists of; 4 - Black Celebration 3 - Music for the Masses 2 - Violator 1 - Songs of Faith & Devotion Another great insightful video Vaughn! Keep them coming!

[@sherriebell1501]

The more I listen to this album the more it creeps in as my 2nd favorite DM album of all time. I absolutely love it. It feels GRAND to me.

[@martinwarford1389]

I love that remix of NLMDA at the beginning. It's obvious part Split mix, but it makes me also think of the 101 version(still Split Mix) and the ONIP version. Anyway...I also like the segues/transitions between the songs on MFTM, the best of all their albums with Black Celebration probably next.

[@modeman69]

I remember the song “Nothing” coming out on the show : Booker!

[@paulb3517]

love your vids Vaughn x

[@michaeleaton2897]

I love the Vaughty remix of NLMDA!

[@andrewsly3183]

Michael Eaton have you a link please Michael or can you put it on the group please?

[@michaeleaton2897]

@@andrewsly3183 I don't have a link. It was the closing song to the video's ending.

[@andrewsly3183]

Michael Eaton no problem thanks mate

[@sunilsolanki]

Hey Vaughan, what remix of NLMDA did you use through this video? Sounds killer!

[@VaughnGeorge]

sunil solanki hello matey !! I did that remix myself VG👍😎🎹

[@d_vibe-swe]

I liked "My Angel"! Very melodic and atmospheric!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Cheers my friend !! VG :-)

[@siwa9878]

Hi Vaughn. It's Simon again, I hope you remember me. You know I'm a huge fan of the last DM tour. I just wanted to answer your initial question from your Spirits in the Forest movie review. Yes, DM are indeed going to be releasing an official live recording from the last GST shows from the Waldbuhne in Berlin on the 27th of march. The full concert film, called "Live Spirits", is coming alongside the physical release of "Spirits in the forest". It is going to be released on a Double Blu-ray or Double dvd. Both packages include the Global Spirit Tour live Album "Live Spirits" (also featuring the last Berlin concerts) on a double CD. The Live Album (2xCDs) is also availible separatly. All versions of the release can be pre-ordered now. I just wanted to inform you in case you would be interested. Great review again. Thank you. Simon. P.S.: I've subscribed now, Thank you for your passionate content.

[@CyberSpaceStudioSkopje]

The word is because DM liked Tear for Fears -Songs from the Big Chair -Dave Bascombe production, and they wonted him too on the next album.

[@TheUtuber999]

I sometimes wonder if "Mothers Talk" by Tears For Fears was the inspiration for the percussion in "Never Let Me Down Again".

[@CyberSpaceStudioSkopje]

@@TheUtuber999 Probably same EIi sound banks. Ha ha!

[@SPAZZOID100]

Vlad K.Kaevski Dave did not produce it. Chris Hughes did.

[@WelshIron]

Never Let Me Down Again is my favourite DM track of all time.

[@markchristopher2signal2]

it's true, Music for the Masses is my favorite DM album ever. Next is A Broken Frame then Vio. btw we never heard of David Bascombe ever again

[@gustavo2100]

You are right... its a more flat sound, and as an example, I like to add bass to songs like BTW, SL, the things... etc

[@andyry1269]

Thank you for your in depth, Sir. Music For The Masses has a big sound with cleaner vocals. It is less metallic and has less bashing/smashing/breaking samples. Some very strong songs in this album. -Andy Ry Denmark.

[@violator906]

As always a great pleasure to watch your DM album reviews VG❤️. Music for the masses is a fantastic album with classic DM tracks, "Behind the wheel for example" (personal favourite😉). Looking forward to the Bascombe interwiev and part 2 of "Music for the masses" review. Love your work and passion VG🖤

[@Kubit76]

Amazing album, beautiful songs. Epic DM.

[@Sir_Eyeball]

Hey Vaughn, thank you for your detail rich videos, always a pleasure to watch your Album Reviews! My question for Dave Bascombe: 'To Have And To Hold' for me is one of DM's darkest songs and i really like that but Martin's Original Demo (the Spanish Taster Version) sounds completely different to me. I would really like to know how the process shaping this song to it's really sinister LP-version was. Greetings from Germany!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Sir Eyeball thank you my friend 😎👍🎹

[@eddymezgec3885]

Love the album love the video and I agree bring back the Melody mowed the last three albums I don’t even listen to love the early mode

[@WOPR_PC]

Music for the Masses along with The Art of Noise album In Visible Silence are 2 albums I like EVERY song where most albums i like 3 or 4 songs mostly but those 2 albums I like every song. My 3rd album would be by Peter Gabriel album So. I still listen to all 3 albums today.

[@zorkwhouse8125]

Music for the Masses is definitely up there for me as one of my favorites of theirs - as well as A Broken Frame (the first album of theirs I heard - bought it b/c of the cover art, having not heard any of their music previously), Black Celebration and their later album that I love, Ultra. I can't place exactly why, but Songs of Faith and Devotion is one that I just never could connect with or get into. And I love their darker and more melancholy music (obviously with Ultra), but that album just never clicked for me. Listening to you play those on piano - I do wonder (and I think its possible you may have said so) if the songs weren't written originally on piano and then reworked with the synths b/c they work so well with just the piano alone. The interplay with the vocals you're talking about kind of reminds me of Simon and Garfunkel - with Garfunkel having the higher voice like Gore, used to accentuate Paul Simon's voice and to add an atmospheric harmonic quality to many of the songs. Simon's voice isn't as deep as Gahan's, but it plays the same role in many cases. I have no idea if there was any influence on DM from them - though I'm sure there were plenty of other singing duos that did similar things that maybe DM would have been closer to and more directly influenced by. Excellent first video (of this review), I'll have to go on and watch the rest. Unfortunately I'm catching this a bit after you originally released it (in mid August) and so I can't participate in the discussion, but still cool to hear.

[@zibbybone]

JD-800, my "desert island" synth. Got mine in '94 and replaced the keyboard (red goo syndrome) in 2007.

[@saltysynthesizers]

I absolutely love your reviews, can't wait for the next part! :)

[@amillionorangedolphins9663]

Thank you for your lovely videos about DM!

[@reverend1015]

My first vinyl 👍Behind the wheel - highlight of this album !!

[@jakubpetricek]

Music For The Masses has a great cover and artwork. It is the last DM album not featuring photos of the band.

[@andrewsly3183]

Hi Vaughn great start to the series-the album was very cinematic-great feel & aura to it. Regards Andrew

[@platetec4636]

Great Video Vaughn, I'd love to know, because DM tour the album is there a conscious effort to changing the mix for live touring mixes at that stage or to incorporate ideas created making the album mix and what could be put in a live touring mix.

[@Reprodestruxion]

Ask Dave Bascombe about the process re incorporating guitars for the first time and the amplifying , effects and recording ie eq incl Route 66

[@authenticmototravels733]

Question for Dave Bascomb. First, Your work on MFTM was nothing short of brilliant. Assuming you've heard and enjoyed DM's later albums, would you be willing to offer an opinion on the production of the albums up to 'Spirit'? Would you have produced any of them differently (hypothetically)?

[@ultramet]

Now we are talking. This album was a game changer for me. Actually when I first heard it in 1987 it felt like a let down after Black Celebration. Then I kept playing it over and over and the genius sunk in. So much so that I have a vinyl copy of that album signed by all 4 members. To Have it to Hold is the darkest thing ever and I’m glad Alan’s version made Side B and not the Spanish Taster. Amazing album.

[@johnbarrett561]

Only 3 years after this album a mate of mine and me saw DM live fof the first time at Wembley Arena with Electribe 101 as support. The Synths were huge and the sound was big, starting intro tape.........101......

[@sunilsolanki]

MFTM is quite possibly the greatest piece of music ever made. That's how much I love it. Please ask Dave questions about synths and sounds used for each song. Basslines, synth lines, melodies, drum samples and sequencing. Deep and detailed as possible. Cheers VG!

[@DJVIIIMan]

Another brilliant video, Vaughn.

[@PatheticoMorbid]

*Question for Dave. Dave, can you explain the beginning of "Never let me down again" , I heard of rumours that the beginning came about by mishap ( an accident), is that true? Thanks. PM.

[@cosmosynthesizer]

P M nothing new. The sequencer played the sample of the riff by accident at the beginning. It was not supposed to be there. They liked it so they kept it like this.

[@PatheticoMorbid]

@@cosmosynthesizer Thanks, Yeah I heard that too, just would like to hear Dave's thoughts on that incident. Cheers. PM.

[@scottsanders1414]

Question to ask Dave Bascombe!!!!! Does he agree with the album credits saying that the album was produced by himself and Depeche Mode or was it really himself and Alan Wilder.

[@VaughnGeorge]

scottsanders1414 good question !! Thank you !! VG😎👍🎹

[@daveaskew2105]

@@VaughnGeorge ..........Just to get it out there....do u think you'll get to meet Flood for the Violator reviews?!!!!! That may indeed put to bed how much influence Alan had on production. I was watching a KZbin clip of Flood talking about 'Enjoy the silence' and he demonstrated how Flood himself came up with the main beat which was kinda 'stolen' from an old disco song....

[@gabriellacerda4203]

Question for Dave: What would be the reason - in his perspective - for this album to be quoted as influence by rock or metal bands, such as smashing pumpkins and deftones? (sorry for the bad english, i am brazilian).

[@ninawildr4207]

Awesome question yes!

[@sleipboerd]

This might sound weird, but i feel BC has a pointy sound, MFTM has a round sound and Violator has a rectangular sound