Depeche Mode - "Strange" video series

[@TheSwelling]

Hysterical. The Essex girl with a South African twang was brilliant,

[@VaughnGeorge]

Hahahahaha cheers !! VG :-)

[@jamesroney1874]

I wish SOFAD had gotten a Strange Devotion video, definitely the peak for DM image wise. However, what I do remember of 30yrs ago was how niche it was to be a British fan of Mode and watching these videos at home in isolation like a form of modern art that nobody got.

[@danywilde1907]

Your „Alan Wilder fanboy alert“ sound is just brilliant. Can‘t help but have to start smiling immediatly.

[@VaughnGeorge]

It just has to be done !! Cheers bud!! Glad to make you smile!! VG :-)

[@niallmcdonagh1093]

Me too!! Get a nice warm feeling when it starts up...Alan Wilder Fan Boy Alert!!! Sounds kinda Star Trek Original Series...ish...any comments Vaughan??

[@alexgalaktionov9952]

Brilliant! You just described what I was feeling when I first saw it! And yes you are perfectly right in saying there could not be anything better then what Anton produced for them with Strange series!

[@dafunkester]

Is there any chance you can do some videos on Depeche Mode.😉

[@ToHaveAndToHold]

That´s somehow funny: doing videos on videos :-D

[@dmichab]

Btw Alan used "Ipolita Santorelli" monologue in his 'Edge To Life'

[@philiplines1875]

I remember watching this on vhs back in the day and loved it. Loved the surrealist images and Dave driving the 'bubble car'.

[@fontana33]

I just love the random funny moments! 🤣😅🤣. A welcome relief during these crazy times.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Glad you like them! Just doing my thing !! VG :-)

[@damirpozgaj2296]

For me......A Question of time .......Best music video of DM.......Pure classic

[@nsford7651]

These videos are so iconic now, I never get tired of watching them. This was really fun, thank you!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thanks NS!! Catch you soon in Patreon !! VG :-)

[@reverend1015]

the passage with Fletch really amused me. I haven't laughed like that long time😀

[@VaughnGeorge]

AHahahahaah!! Cheers !! VG :-)

[@juno6]

I always loved the "It´s called a heart" video.

[@intrumentalelectronicmusic7976]

Just saw strange again.. and it is really a masterpiece.. to somebody Who do not now depeche .. this video would show ..

[@flozano8]

Vaughn George, thank you for all the videos covering Depeche Mode! For a new fan, these are very informative!

[@oceane_chin]

Exactly!

[@iamdahliaaa]

Yay, thanks! Was waiting for this! I always saw 'Strange' as perfection, got hooked on its grittiness from the first view. All this 'arty-farty' stuff just fits right in with the mood and atmosphere of the songs. Definitely among my favourite videos. I wish they re-released 'Strange' and 'Strange Too'.

[@ALAN6453]

thank you for this channel !!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you for subscribing and for your support Dawid!! VG :-)

[@anitaklisovic7782]

Anton is genius. Have read a lot about him and his colaboration not only with DM, just love his colours, atmosphere, feeling he managed to provoke in his videos, perfect marriage

[@damienabbott9805]

Awesome stuff as always Vaughn!!!

[@anabanana4526]

Lol i laughed so damned much with this one Vaughn.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Glad you liked it!! VG :-)

[@hectorreyes4767]

VG my mannnnm sorrryyy i been here but just busy with life. So freaking proud of u and been a member. As always what a great VIDEO.

[@VaughnGeorge]

No worries bro!! Welcome back !! VG :-)

[@mabrun001]

Man, these are great. Takes me back to my university days. Thanks for a great KZbin channel.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you and welcome Mike!! VG :-)

[@andrewsly3183]

Hi Vaughn good fun/antics & all the Dellboy stuff!

[@MartinidM]

To be precise Split mix you can call easily as the extended version. When you listen to the ending of NLMDA on the album but loud, you can hear that this is fade out, not cut. This is fade out of the same bridge as it goes on the split mix version. So same song but longer, same video but longer. Regarding American clip of Strangelove. The song is not the same as you can hear on a single from 87 or on the album. In 88 Sire asked to remix Strangelove once again, shoot a video and released as single in 88 once again (possibly to earn some $$ due to the second visit of depeche MODE in North America in 88). That's why we call it Strangelove 88 and not count to the single from 87. Maybe I'm wrong but I think 88 version was remixed by Tim Simenon and Mark Saunders.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you my friend !! I appreciate your contributions !! You are a fan indeed !! VG :-)

[@mickwilson1969]

Superb comment 👍🏻 Here’s more info on the various tracks you mention. The ‘Split Mix’ is not an extended version, the ‘Split Mix’ was used (and faded, as you correctly point out) due to the album being way behind schedule. This is also the reason the album version of ‘Strangelove’ is different. It is basically an edited version of the ‘Blind Mix’ from the limited edition 12 inch single. The Strangelove ‘88 video is the album version, the 7 inch single is an edit of the album version. The 12 inch has the Highjack Mix by Tim Simenon and Mark Saunders and the 3 inch CD contains the Remix Edit, which is an edited version of the Highjack Mix.

[@MartinidM]

@@mickwilson1969 thank you. I knew that there is something in it but I didn't know the correct order. Now it's clear for both songs NLMDA and SL 88. So I have to collect not only 12” 88 but also 7” 88 and CD version 88 :)

[@petrosini]

Anton Corbijn's approach to videos and his concept is the visual equivalent of Martin Gore's "Gorism" making music that you mention in other reviews, that's why conventional videos don't work with songs, because the strange and unconventional approach fits perfectly with the music ...

[@syracusemusic1539]

Cool video

[@Rents.]

Yay! Thank you!

[@annettelouise6781]

Just found you today, you're awesome. Awesome content. I am happy.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you Annette and welcome to the channel and the community !! VG :-)

[@rickblasing1237]

Vaughn, you are so hilarious! And here I thought I was a knowledgeable DM fan but I wasn't even aware of these videos. Thank you for helping me get through the work day. Cheers!

[@thisistype_concept9964]

in the case of Anton‘s videos for the MFTM area, i like these grainy coarsley granulated thing especially for „never let me down again & behind the wheel“.

[@jameskimball8159]

I bought Strange (and later Strange Too) and I watched it over and over and over. At this point in time, I was a 'super fan' (a term I actually hate) but, I wanted to watch, read, listen really anything and everything Mode and this VHS was so brilliant. For all my personal feelings about Anton Corbijn, I really loved this VHS (and loved Strange too as well). I love the split mix of Never Let Me Down Again! I agree, I don't really care for that version of Behind the wheel as much as the album version. I looked at the scene with Fletch as creepy for the record when I watched it originally hahaha! Oh, Sunday's video sounds awesome as well as Wednesday's! Cheers Vaughn and thank you for covering this Strange VHS :D

[@mrentilli]

That Martin laugh gets me every time

[@VaughnGeorge]

LOL!! Cheers!! VG :-)

[@NeilNZ]

Great video again Vaughn 👌. Keep them coming. These guys are worth their weight in gold. Anton really made a huge improvement to them and their music. He really contributed to the style and sound. The videos were different, but we're unique and we'll married to DM. Fletch couldn't offer anything. Wouldn't get much more other than a wave and clap👏👐. He is the master though. I'll never lose or forget how they ripped me to shreds in the 80s. Just need Alan🚨🚨🚨🤗

[@Delightfilm71]

I remember purchasing the VHS cassette with original autograph cards. The were pinned to my kitchen wall for years until they got pale. 😉

[@VaughnGeorge]

Oh wow!! Good memories!! VG :-)

[@ewashortnotsofastandfuriou6947]

I was very young when I saw the Strange film on a VCR (god I'm old!🤣) Back then I didn't care about the visuals,now I think it's stunning and really Interesting. Great review once again.Thank you🌹

[@rolanbc]

It´s hilarious how you describe the members of the band on Behind the wheel.. I love your impressions on how Marty laughs or how Fletch speaks. You´re good.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you kind sir!! VG :-)

[@ianowen3157]

Totally agree with your comment about Never let me down again video. Didn't get the idea of Dave in the 3 wheel car. I thought if made the band look silly. But looking back at this now. It's definitely Anton's humour.They are taking the Michael out of themselves without the audience actually realising this.

[@ernestoromo3344]

Exellent ... .

[@davidw4023]

I would have to say People are People video is when i think fit with Depeche Mode's music just my opinion 😎👍

[@abrokenframe72]

Thanks for another fun video! The “See You” with chickens is from a German show called Bananas, which had some super-crazy videos for a number of songs. The real “See You” video is actually pretty sweet (if a bit corny)-it takes place in a Woolworths and was directed by Julien Temple . :) ETA, Martyn Atkins worked on “Strangelove 88”-it’s not the artistic vision of Anton but I’ve always loved it because the guys look great in it, to me.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thanks for the info! Cheers bud!! VG ;-)

[@beatatomaszewska5009]

I've heard there's an organisation called Vaughn George and their aim is to collect all material about DM 😄 Vaughn still super 👍

[@yokocolvin5641]

I love photos & videos Anton Corbijn made for Echo & The Bunnymen before he started to work with DM. You could say B&W arty, low budget films are very '80's', I guess it all started when Jim Jarmusch's 'Stranger than Paradise' became a cult classic (funnily enough, the film was based on Yasujiro Ozu's 'Tokyo Story', B&W film from 1953).

[@kwokkahmun]

tell you what.... i can literally watch STRANGE mute and 'listen' the songs in my mind

[@dana.1546]

The American version of StrangeLove music video was directed by Martyn Atkins who also did the music video for Little 15. Also the mix used in the American music video wasn't the single version of StrangeLove (like in Anton's video) but a shorter edit of the extended mix of StrangeLove called "Blind Mix" that was used in the american single released in 1988 in the U.S. Shep Pettibone remixed Behind The Wheel for the extended and the single version. Shep Pettibone was a very high profile remixer back then having remixed songs for Madonna, Paula Abdul or The Pet Shop Boys. Alan Wilder said he hated his mix but I quite like it actually.

[@daveschrdinger]

Cooold beeer... Cooold beeer...

[@gieselats]

Thanks for your review. I bought that video in the 80s. As I try to think about it there was a second girl appearing inbetween of two videos. I can‘t remember. She said something about this old man. And that „he hasn’t got a clue“. Correct me If I am wrong. Unfortunately I don‘T have access to that VHS tape. But this tape was seen very often by me and my depeche friends. Cool memories.

[@daveh7715]

I will never forget the review of Strange in the NME ( I believe it was) and the reviewer was saying he never really got Depeche Mode but he said after watching that he realised Depeche Mode were "bastard ace".

[@MrPomelo555]

Do you know if any of the members of DM or Alan Wilder are watching these videos? Because this one will most certainly make them laugh so hard!!!

[@musiclove4635]

Love both Strange and Strange Too. Bought them on the dinosaur VHS format back in the day. Still have them. Only if they had out a Strange Three with the videos from Songs of Faith and Devotion.

[@markusdaxamouli5196]

Awaiting the Pimph single(Fletch Concussion Version)

[@TheProwlerAssassin]

I'm pretty sure that the "hi-hat remix" of Behind the Wheel is only on the stand alone music video. The complete Strange series (the one I've found on vimeo, at least) has the proper album mix.

[@mickwilson1969]

Absolutely spot on 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dresden67]

Yes you are definitely the nerd channel of DM music...I think that's why I we like it.. 🤓

[@frau_mroz]

The American music video for "Strangelove" was directed by Martyn Atkins. I used to call it the miller [or baker] clip;)

[@tompogson9755]

i know the girl at the beginning is Anton's lady and that they are still together. Flash slightly forward to the iconic Enjoy the Silence video and it shows kind of what Anton does that I love...he finds a simple iconic image (including fonts) and makes it work in a simple way that expands in your head as opposed to crazy complex visuals. Cheers Vaughn! Great video again!

[@VaughnGeorge]

That's very interesting !! Thank you for that !! Glad you liked the video Tom!! VG :-)

[@FuellingObsession]

No, the woman in the Strangelove video is Nassim Khalifa, his previous wife. They were together up until 2005 or something like that. Now he's with Nimi Ponnudurai, for 10 years.

[@tompogson9755]

@@FuellingObsession Didnt know that, cheers!

[@ModeKent]

This was hilarious Vaughn. With Pimpf I always thought Martin was saying "Cold Beer", "Cold Beer". :). Also I never liked the Shep Pettibone remix of BTW. The album mix always suited Antons video.

[@VaughnGeorge]

COLD BEER!! Brilliant !! I'd drink to that !! VG :-)

[@niallmcdonagh1093]

Oh wow!! Cold..beer...cold..beer...now I can be in DM mode as I stagger towards the fridge....you have changed my life forever!@!!

[@TheUtuber999]

The "continental" version of Strangelove used to get lots of airplay back in late '87 on MTV's 120 Minutes in the US. Never saw the more commercial version... then again, I moved to the UK in November of that year, so not sure what followed.

[@spootnik00]

They re-release Strange, Strange Too on Blu-Ray with extra outtakes

[@mus31]

Wait a second VG, on Strange they use the album version of behind the wheel, it shares a similar video (but different edit) to the singles version

[@robertsmith8865]

You should do a video about The Cure.

[@aaronanderson8974]

Anton definitely made depeche look more cool and credible.

[@ScottBrailsford-h5j]

What remix is that at the beginning? Thx

[@VaughnGeorge]

I produced it. Go to youtube and type in "Remix for the masses by Vaughty."

[@trickievt]

Hey V. G! Loving your work 🥰❤🤗AM I the only one who sees the wrong part of Strangelove video?? (Do I have to pin point?) X

[@VaughnGeorge]

Hey Victoria , I’m intrigued !! Please do explain... VG 😎👍🎹

[@trickievt]

@@VaughnGeorge Hi. I hope you're having a great weekend? Ooh do I really have to tell you 😂 Its not the main Strangelove video, it's the other one, and to give you a clue, 🤫 I feel sorry for Alan, I honestly believe it was edited and left in on purpose, I'm sure you Must have seen that part before, even though it's only there for a couple of seconds. Let me know if you can see it too 😆

[@trickievt]

@@VaughnGeorge have you spotted it yet? I've actually got a Gif which shows what I'm talking about 😂

[@VaughnGeorge]

@@trickievt no , I give up... please spill the beans 🎹👍😎

[@trickievt]

@@VaughnGeorge Oh come on! Have you actually watched it again, and again? Lol 😂

[@manuelulrich663]

😂 Talking about Depeche Mode...on this Channel??! BTW great Intro! Love your videos.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you Sir!! VG :-)

[@chained-x-official]

I think, the Video of "People are People" was the first good one ;)

[@anitaklisovic7782]

there is a town in Croatia called Split

[@paulb3517]

Best part of the NLMDA video was alan running in slow motion onto the road

[@tgwindu1203]

Hey Vaughn... Nice video as usual. Anton has been (is) very important in DM's life. He gave them the image they needed. As you say, it truly matched their music. Therefore it gave them a real credibility. Video clips were really important at that time. Did you know that Anton's girlfriend (at that time) appears in the Strangelove's clip ? I grew up with those vids so I didn't have you first opinion of them, but I get it... Those vids were so arty and ahead of their time. Anton has his own vision and feelings about DM's music and he wasn't trying to really match the words, but more the atmosphere of the song. Pimpf's clip is really great... keep in mind that "pimpf" is as german word that meant "youngest of the Hitler Youth".

[@legionnairegonk4425]

I heard / read somewhere that Alan stayed behind in that first Anton video to do some more shots for him. The rest of the band buggered off to a club or dinner or something. Yet again, Alan put in more effort than the others....

[@FuellingObsession]

Yeah pretty much. The second day of the videoshoot started at 5AM, and none except Alan wanted to get up that early, so he was alone.

[@Judy-1989]

Wilder was always always the adult in that foursome. Quality that is missed. 💖

[@marcinpaluchowski9273]

Wychowałem się na tym.

[@tudoracid1812]

Hi Vaughn - loving these videos,the behind the wheel remix on the 12 inch was done by Shep Pettibone and I believe that the 7 inch was also done by Shep Pettibone. However, it's a bit confusing because the seven inch remix is uncredited - but it clearly has the same squelchy synth sounds and TR-707/727 (?) drum sounds as on 12 inch remix. There's also a beat masters remix which is totally bonkers.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you for the kind words and for clarifying who did that remix !! VG :-

[@ms.blackcat]

A Question of Time. Anton was predicting in which order the band members were having kids first.

[@sexykittenlingerie]

Why have you put the Centronics connector on the emax there ?

[@VaughnGeorge]

Andrew hi!! It has been modified to it can connect to a Zip drive.

[@papaquonis]

I got Strange Too on VHS in like 1992 or so, and I absolutely loved the aesthetics from the first time I watched it. Always annoyed me that I was unable to find Strange anywhere - it (and 101) seemed to be completely unavailable to purchase in my country at that time. This was not ideal for a super fan trying to get all official DM releases. My favourite part on both releases is the Enjoy The Silence/Clean/Halo sequence on Strange Too. Brilliant stuff.

[@diegoguadalupi7836]

congratulation for your italian :)

[@VaughnGeorge]

Graci Amico!! VG :-)

[@diegoguadalupi7836]

@@VaughnGeorge :)

[@FuellingObsession]

Dude you're the only non-Dutch person who pronounces "Corbijn" correctly! (I'm Dutch)

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you my friend, its probably because I grew up in South Africa and can speak Afrikaans which is derived from Dutch as you know . VG :-)

[@MrPomelo555]

Vaughn George I had no idea!!! And at what age did you come to England? Because you really sound like you spent your life in England.

[@niallmcdonagh1093]

See ...until this moment I thought Vaughan was being pretentious...as usual he's just on the money...or the kroner...or the euro...aw fuck knows!!

[@Faza36]

What version is the song intro?

[@VaughnGeorge]

I did that myself, you can hear the full version here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7bYppqa9CEZ7c

[@Faza36]

Vaughn George thank you sounds fantastic

[@johnwheatcroft7798]

Great opening..😂😂😂😷

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you!! VG :-)

[@katzcheng.1111]

It's always interesting to hear your opinion. I have to admit, I never liked not even one video of Anton. I do respect he is an excellent artist. That he doesn't touch my soul, is unfortunately my personal taste. I felt better, when I was 14, watching videos like Everything Counts 🙈😂 For me, Anton made ONE masterpiece, that was the Devotional Tour.

[@andrewfletcher1341]

Hello from Paris how old are you ???

[@VaughnGeorge]

Hello From London, I am over 21 years old . VG :-)

[@andrewfletcher1341]

@@VaughnGeorge 😊😇🥰😍🤩😘

[@andrewfletcher1341]

@@VaughnGeorge you seem only 19 years old , a teenager 😇🤣😂

[@user-pn9po6bc3v]

Vaughn George Do you know what format and camera Devotional was shot on?

[@VaughnGeorge]

I am not sure but its worth me finding out for my reviews!! Cheers!! VG :-)

[@user-pn9po6bc3v]

Vaughn George Cool 👍🏻 The reason I ask is that I’m wondering what the highest resolution it could be re-released in. Would kill for a 4K (or even 8K) release some day.

[@claudiomian9819]

Live original location Video Behind The Wheel.. Arona & Santa Maria Galeria Rome.. Italy

[@robertgarscadden]

I always think of Isolation with the sounds and visuals.

[@PlanetoftheDeaf]

The Pimpf video is brilliant, but then with such a strange (non single) track Anton could do what he liked anyway! I think the second Strangelove video was done to accompany the remixed Strangelove 88 single, maybe the original video didn't fit. I quite like the second video, I suspect it was pretty cheap as well, seeing that it was all filmed at the University of London's Senate House building, although visually it matches the Black Celebration cover better than the MOTM style!

[@tafur101]

I loved the imitation of Martin's voice...... George you are great !!! By the way Behind the weel video I saw it when I was 13 years old (1987)....... I found the Italian girl beautiful ..... !!! Anton is very good at what he does but I think that in the Devotional Tour he fell short and did not capture the power of that tour .....

[@VaughnGeorge]

My friend , thank you fro your kind words and you constant participation in the community!! VG :-)

[@gloraditch6915]

Vaughn: there is a guy in my town that has two of those speaker cones for sale, if you are interested

[@VaughnGeorge]

Hhmmmmm!! Good question !! Perhaps I should help him auction them !! VG :-)

[@schautgenauhin]

I Think the car that was driven by dave in nlmd, was a BMW ISETTA, from 1957.

[@Reprodestruxion]

Interview Cosey Fan Tutti and Chris Carter, please

[@kennlubbers5963]

Behind the Wheel, remixed by Shep Pettibone ;-)

[@ianwilson7637]

Nice vid Vaughn. I never get the "don't use hi-hats" comment because they do use them, so when exactly did they not? Was it a specific album? I definitely hear it on at least 3 songs on this one. That said, I just about pi$$ed myself at the sound FX used for Fletch's headbut! Hilarious. So he doesn't just clap!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Hi Ian , Never let me down again has no hi-hats in it from what I can tell. VG :-)

[@ianwilson7637]

@@VaughnGeorge oh, I thought it was a case of the entire album. 👍

[@awildermode]

The car is a BMW Isetta

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you !! A very non-luxurious looking BMW!! VG :-)

[@MartinidM]

@@VaughnGeorge it is post-war BMW like VW Beatle or VW Bullik

[@StewO101]

@@VaughnGeorge It was BMW's 2nd car. BMW started building cars in 1952 with the BMW 501 and then continue in 1955 with this roller skate for elefants! :)

[@SviatoslavKaverin]

Just imagined a mashup: "NLMDA" outro vs. "Get lucky". You may try.

[@Friedrich_Muller]

I may be wrong, but in "Strange" - Behind The Wheel song is not a remix.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Yes you may be right, it was just a different version but was it done by the band or some other producer ? VG :-)

[@Friedrich_Muller]

@@VaughnGeorge I think, it's the same version like in album.

[@Friedrich_Muller]

@@VaughnGeorge The first time I saw the video Behind the wheel in the remix version was in the mid-90s, and then, for some reason, I liked it more than the album version. But after a while, I realized that the album version is much better. There is something alien about the remix version.

[@jonasmagnusson5809]

Shep Pettibone did the remix for the single. There is a video for that version too but the one included on Strange is indeed the album version.

[@nakymee]

Alexander Dymov is right. I got the VHS and it is the album version used in the music video.

[@damienabbott9805]

Question of Time is 1986

[@VaughnGeorge]

You're right !! VG :-)

[@damienabbott9805]

No worries Vaughn - I love watching your videos! Keep up the excellent work!!! Cheers Damien

[@jonasmagnusson5809]

You still need to work a bit more on the AQOT riff, Vaughn! 😉

[@VaughnGeorge]

This is a discussion video , NOT a performance !! VG :-)

[@linksnake6661]

Depeche Fuck Mode,excellent vidéo

[@discospangea]

*BMW Isetta (3 wheel car)

[@kimmowiren1158]

Who's afraid of Depeche Mode. Time for fear

[@MonsieurMerci]

The Art of Mode

[@Reprodestruxion]

Fletch in a sexy dress on a Vespa

[@VaughnGeorge]

LOL!! VG :-)

[@StewO101]

Totally agree with your opinion of Anton's positive influence on the visual perception of DM at that time. I really love these videos and the whole athmosphere in it. But what I also have to say is, that Anton's sleeve design since Exciter is absolute BS and looks like he's tired of it. BTW..Can you please make an investigative video that explores the theory of conspiracy that there is a direct connection between Martin's move from dreary England to sunny California and his dental correction to his songwriting. :D

[@paulb3517]

A question of time was 1986

[@VaughnGeorge]

Right you are!! I VG :-)

[@synthsf007]

I really enjoy all your videos on DM, however you do seem to be fond of undermining early DM videos and some of their early songs (It's Called a Heart). Some people who grew up in the 80's actually prefer the early work that was still in color and fun. Not every video needs to be in Black & White to be taken seriously.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Agreed, but I never said "its called a heart was bad." Martin and the band hate it but I keep defending it. VG :-)