Martin Gore interview 2017

[@samills70]

do not underestimate this man. he is the 100% driving force behind depeche mode and without him the band would have faded into obscurity decades ago.

[@robertandrew5328]

His talent as a writer, singer, and just being a wonderful human is never acknowledged as much as they should be. I wholeheartedly agree with you man

[@regend762]

Or...Vince Clarke would have been the driving force had they went with his vision. Wouldn't call Yazoo and Erasure "obscurity."

[@johanjohansson7717]

Matthew Penfold Still they played to 3 million people during their last tour 2017/18. But I do agree with you that they should stay out of politics.

[@abbyboyone]

@Matthew Penfold uh huh. suuuuurrrrre. 🙄

[@silverash63]

He would be nothing without dave gahan, and visa versa, gahan is an amazing frontman

[@MRWHITE-oi1uh]

he almost seems like a regular guy and not one of the greatest, most talented songwriter of his/my generation. very humble kind of weird.

[@jwardbass4452]

Yeah, almost no ego. He was just blessed with the ability to write beautiful works of art

[@Clownsatthecemetery]

This guy has the talent that 99% of the music industry has never been able to match. He is good. very good.

[@adrasteashadow]

Martin is so talented and adorable, and that laugh gets me ever time :D

[@jaysterling26]

It's great. I think it could be a staple in any sound library called ' a goreful laughter' .

[@mmdehnmm]

She looks like she was a little bit starstruck... every time he looked her in the face and continued talking she just melts!!! Lucky girl to interview a living legend!!!! I'm jelous!!!

[@dukeofpearl]

The guy is so humble for 100 million plus sales of his songs!! 🕶

[@cristinaalfaro8137]

Martin really transmits this warm and accesible energy. He is just so sweet :3

[@hillarimatthews4289]

Martin is so charming 😊

[@tooniemama6959]

I know, right?! He is so incredibly charming and sweet. I always loved his laugh.

[@as-nm7qj]

He has always been like that, I've admired his kindness, humour and humbleness for decades!

[@lisaschuster9305]

I'd love to meet him once.

[@masiosare42]

This guy is a living legend, his talent is very, very, very big.

[@drvee1983]

He does not recognized enough as being a great guitarist, not only a songwriter. The interviewer is very sweet in her demeanor and questions. She is almost like a student speaking to a professor. In pop music, he is.

[@helenbradley9472]

That is my daughter and we were so proud of her. She was given an opportunity in the Fan takeover year and it was a dream come true for her and us...a family of DM fans 🙏

[@drvee1983]

That is GREAT! She is a good at interviewing, and shows respect for him while keeping to the subjects.

[@untitled1464]

gah Martin Gore is so humble and amazing!!! a genius!!! smiling so much throughout this interview!

[@26OY]

A musical genius. One of the very few, with pure honesty, that will shake your soul with a song. This band WILL ALWAYS BE RELEVANT TO ME. playing the angel and exciter, my two albums. My favourite.

[@fizzypop8937]

Martin Gore is a legend.

[@silviosaecios5187]

My God, this guy is amazing. He is a musical genius.

[@pr9062]

Noel Gallagher, when being interviewed, sits there like a God...Martin just looks like an awkward guy being interviewed for a job.

[@hillarimatthews4289]

Funny enough, Martin is the true god compared to the two. Martin has always been humble even though he's incredibly talented and successful.

[@nicolemilman1795]

Ugh Noel Gallagher is so comparatively boastful and gross 😑

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Martin is just adorable; that Sid James chuckle gets me every time 😉. He gives good interview. I'm sure he has regrets, but he's not as disclosive as Dave is, so we're unlikely to hear anything really profound on that score. Some nice moments, there. Thank-you!

[@ednitatrejo]

I wouldn't be able to contain myself! Screw a handshake, give me a hug

[@creaturanoctis]

It kinda looks like for a split second Martin was actually going for a hug but then changed his mind...?

[@rafaelmunoz3119]

One of the greatest genius of modern music

[@itwontcomeout5678]

Love the fact that she's wearing a Depeche Mode t-shirt ;)

[@AliceLucyBradley]

Thank you! I couldn't meet Martin and not wear their band merch

[@gumba12]

I love how faded it is, I have a tee with a red design like that, great washed out effect!

[@oceane_chin]

@@AliceLucyBradley you are so lucky to have met him! What show was this? No details on the video description

[@AliceLucyBradley]

@@oceane_chin It really was a once in a lifetime experience. I was given the chance to meet him by Sony Records. I was one of the 365 fans selected for the Facebook Fan Takeover. We were given the opportunity to share our personal reasons for loving the band and as they found out I was a student studying Journalism in London at the time, they very kindly managed to arrange for me to interview Martin during his press day for the upcoming Global Spirit Tour. I was incredibly nervous (which you can definitely see 😅) and given a handful of fan questions right before speaking to him. It truly was a whirlwind of a day and it will be a memory I'll treasure forever x

[@oceane_chin]

@@AliceLucyBradley Awesome! I'd also get nervous if it were me but you kept composed the whole time. 🙂 So happy for you to have that encounter with an artist like Martin. 😊

[@lizbethblack1037]

Martín the perfect man ❤️

[@claudiacef3409]

Martin😍

[@tooniemama6959]

When Martin said "Violator", that is exactly what I was thinking!!

[@lisaschuster9305]

I'd have said: "Music For The Masses".

[@steventalavera2381]

The best of is called Catching Up for a reason

[@mare1203]

I would say, from the beginning :) Even the quirky first album is worth listening to and then afterwards one can build up the DM progress in their head

[@StephanieWilliams-xp9bx]

Depeche Mode 101 soundtrack!😉

[@regend762]

@@lisaschuster9305 same

[@AkakaDomenjer]

Not true Martin, your outfits were unique and great.

[@metsot]

Exactly !

[@kendallmars9935]

Dude I fucking love his outfits

[@tinaarmor1516]

Martin is very talented and gifted

[@138boris]

What a lovely guy he is♥️

[@FernandoHatsumura]

Violator is definitely their masterpiece!

[@leonstraatman1857]

Nope,songs of faith and devotion....😜

[@teddybears4life240]

i AGREE...AND I HAVE EVERY DM ALBUM. VIOLATOR CATCHES ALL THE spirit, luv and melody this BAND POSESSES.

[@alisonjg1]

Don’t forget Music for the Masses

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Coincido: Violator es lo más,una obra de arte.Y "Halo" es la canción + linda del mundo. Nadie se compara con MLG♡RE,nadie..!

[@michaelbraun3808]

Martin and Vince (Clarke) are musical geniuses. Both formed one of the greatest bands ever. And... both never lifted off in some way. Two great people! I love them!

[@jasonbrown9728]

He’s actually very funny he likes to tell jokes

[@pablosmaster5593]

A true music genius

[@horaciosalazargomez9488]

Even though the sound is extremely low, I enjoyed the interview! :) DM Forever!!

[@stephbabar8524]

Martin, I love your "Dresscode" on Stage ... Keep on ... Don't change ... You're GREAT ...

[@nowheregirl72]

Personally I love everything he wore in the 80's. 😁

[@makemydayFUNKY420onTaDIT]

il love DM many many years 1980 s I was young now I'm 44 and I still listen DM forever the best band of the universe.

[@michaelcatlow8069]

What a top man he is. I love Dave to bits for obvious reasons but when you read more about Depeche Mode's history and find out about all the arguments and times they've nearly broken up it's not hard to imagine that it's more likely to have been down to Dave's moods and various life issues, rather than Martin. In addition to his amazing talent, he has unwavering commitment to his craft although DM would not exist without Dave's voice. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@johnroy4447]

Michael Catlow I agree...I feel this is why Alan removed himself from the band. Martin and Dave were confronting individual issues (alcohol and drugs) and Alan saw how destructive this was at the time. With Alan's departure, their sound did change without question.

[@marisadelmare7430]

THE GREAT LEGENDARY MARTIN L GORE and that interviewer is so sweet great interview, thanks

[@abashiamillgsxr2700]

..a handshake no way,I want a big hug from Mr.Gore!

[@joebaxley1503]

Martin is very humble.

[@tooniemama6959]

Funny to see a young girl who is probably the same age as Martin's children interviewing a legend!! LOL

[@jackieyoshi6108]

ToonieMama How about how Martin could probably still get women her age?

[@AliceLucyBradley]

I am the 'young girl' who was lucky enough to interview Martin. I was brought up on Depeche Mode, so naturally I would evolve and become a life long fan of their work. It was such an honour to be able to work with Depeche Mode's team to produce this interview.

[@nocturnalflare8457]

I'm 21 and they're my current favourite band 😊 I listen to lots of darkwave, synthpop and post punk.

[@BLLLYMUSIC]

@@AliceLucyBradley id kill to sit and chat with martin, I'm 17 and i love him and depeche mode to bits

[@Mia-sz5rl]

@@nocturnalflare8457 Have you listened to all of the DM songs and albums?

[@silly8395]

weird guy,...in positive sense

[@AkakaDomenjer]

Dejan Ilješ agree. I find him as perv, all that lyrics say "slap me, fuck me" lol

[@Ami483]

well it's just your interpretation

[@mot00rzysta]

One of the nicest DM/MG intvs I've seen. And Alice is the cutest !

[@beatriceheston6948]

I like when he laugh 😁

[@davidvaknin3801]

The engine and fire in the belly of the DM beast

[@SeptyaNasution]

He is so humble man!

[@gavindiwijeratne6182]

that criminal laugh ❤

[@marccoderre]

The other day they were playing Ghostbusters 2 on TV and it occurred to me, the actor Peter MacNicol looks a lot like Martin Gore.

[@Soloadriantraveler]

Frank Bruno and Martin Gore have the best laughs in the UK

[@monicasoler2208]

Don't forget we love you in the U.S!!!!

[@teddybears4life240]

martins life is good. DM ONE OF THE BEST BIGGEST BANDS IN THE WORLD. DM 4 EVER 💗💟💗💟

[@rozzdorianfridkin8806]

So bloody cute!!!

[@jeremycourt9596]

Absolute Legend.

[@mikeyj.3605]

I think new fans should start with Speak And Spell. That's just me though. Fun interview to watch.

[@Cccjjj323]

I adore him !😍 his smile....oh la la ....

[@discodeus]

Lovely laugh!

[@lo7151]

Quelle classe Martin. Tu es mon Dieu

[@cyberhermit1222]

Good songwriter who knows nothing about politics.

[@Mia-sz5rl]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheGodParticle]

so love this guy, mart, your the bomb!

[@dafyduck79]

he is so weird, like that manager from museum in ghost busters 2

[@JaffaGaffa]

This guy is A Genious. Look at Depeche modes songs etc. And hes been face to face with ever younger reporters asking pretty much the same things for 40 years. Thats stamina.

[@julijazemaite2408]

Nice mood

[@julijazemaite2408]

and room

[@julijazemaite2408]

Nice interwrver girl ;) !

[@julijazemaite2408]

nice room studio TV

[@helenbradley9472]

@alicelucybradley

[@ilyabar9333]

Nice tshirt

[@stephbabar8524]

MARTIN GORE is the MIND OF DEPECHE MODE ... DAVE GAHAN is the VOICE ... A GREAT singer ... Without forgot Andrew and Adam ... A GREAT BAND ...

[@erikwhitebeard79]

What a lovely person he really is.

[@jasonbrown9728]

I’ve met Depeche Mode and be honest Martin Gore is a very nice guy exceptional a good person the other two not so much

[@Doobie1975]

sorry to hear your experiences with Dave and Fletch weren't all that great, I have heard Fletch wasn't the nicest guy you could meet but always thought Dave was a really nice guy.

[@c.cristina5119]

The laugh❤❤❤❤❤

[@tlmstpiusx996]

greatest regret = replacing alan w two musos and hundreds of producers bc alan can do ALL

[@akalt7007]

I'd love to know his take on filming a promotional video on the World Trade Center's south tower observation catwalk.

[@albertodiprima3499]

wow martin ti conoscerò!

[@Bergen98]

True person behind DM

[@Sarasapien]

Aww i love Martin Gore 🤠✌🏽

[@riskromer9773]

get a proper mic, goddammmmmmmmmmm

[@nukhetyavuz]

from a takeover fan❤️

[@hughmorris5408]

So much posher than i expected.

[@ronniep9272]

He must've had some elocution lessons, had a proper Essex accent back in the 80s.

[@Doobie1975]

love the leather pants the lady is wearing.

[@BellingtonOnBucky]

Qwwooorrr, alice is stunning

[@brodyharris5985]

Put it on. . .

[@Ami483]

And don't say a word

[@iangrant9958]

I love Martin Gore and I’m so happy he’s against Trump and his ideals. I stan the right group and person

[@sofadviolator]

Yeah that's so edgy and avante garde to hate trump, isn't it.

[@Mia-sz5rl]

@@sofadviolator No it's not! It is showing ignorance, hatred, and lack of taking the time to understand how sincere, honest, hard-working, and American President Trump really is!

[@manuelag.h.7471]

Grande Marty ma DAVE GAHAN VOICE DEPECHE MODE LEGENDS dov'è? ??????😢..😎

[@zefplasten770]

what is her name, I want to Mary her. she is beyond perfect

[@departmentofdate2263]

She is not for you.

[@peternaughton3301]

Martin's a likeable soul, authentic and generous. I appreciate the band's music. I would tend to forgive him for being media blind and misunderstanding Trumps intent....but he surely doesn't have the time. That's how it goes.

[@Mia-sz5rl]

Exactly! Martin was merely mimicking the fake multi-media onslaught against President Trump.

[@dulapeep5609]

omg he used to like sparks :))

[@Ami483]

4:35 what is he saying help me understand

[@gillianjones2143]

Ada yes! I missed what he said too!

[@phillipkendrick3368]

He says: "what, what other than pure fear?" in response to what he is thinking when looking out at the audience. Brilliant Man!!

[@jefferylord3068]

if his father was black he must have been high yellow or redbone, because martin is white as snow

[@Ami483]

his mother said he's a child of black man. read how genetics works it can be possible to have a white child

[@peanutandoreobasset1859]

Jeffery Lord Genetics are a funny thing. My father’s mother was Arab with brown skin and very curly hair. His father was a Kazakh with light skin and straight hair. My father has light skin and straight hair and his brother is brown skinned with curly hair, but they look very much alike. My sister looks completely Italian ( our mother was Jewish and Irish) and I am obviously part Asian, but she has no Asian features at all. We don’t look one bit alike. The only similarity is that we are both small. I married a German man (light skin with green eyes) and our son looks completely Arab with skin darker than either one of us. With genetics, you never know what you are going to get. You just graciously accept the children God gives you and tell Him “thank you”.

[@JaffaGaffa]

Love the creator. And its OK to get sick of its ways to trying to influence

[@metsot]

Good old Martin ..well, not that old.

[@drexlspivey5828]

I've always been confused by Martin's 'too shy to have a conversation' reputation Every interview and studio footage I've seen of him he's chatting away as normal as anyone else

[@hillarimatthews4289]

Martin has become more open and relaxed as he has aged. He definitely was more awkward and shy in his earlier years. I admire his naturally quiet, subtle nature.

[@Mia-sz5rl]

@@hillarimatthews4289 Musical geniuses usually are extremely introspective. They are thinking about writing their next song and album.

[@easytigeruk123456789]

she seems to not have a clue, shame that

[@AliceLucyBradley]

Interesting observation - but just to give you a bit of background - I was given an hours notice to prepare my interview with Martin Gore and had to read questions written by fans, that were coming in through a Facebook post from my phone, all whilst being completely blown away at the fact that I was meeting an idol of mine. Perhaps this is what you were sensing on camera!

[@Denmark_1974]

@@AliceLucyBradley You did a great job!

[@AliceLucyBradley]

@@Denmark_1974 thank you so much!

[@Denmark_1974]

@@AliceLucyBradley :)

[@markchristopher2signal2]

I love Depeche. Mart looks so youthful here. btw nothing wrong with repealing and replacing Obamacare. ppl can't afford the premiums and nothing wrong with protecting you own country

[@taliaprice1909]

Mark Christopher protecting your own country from what?

[@neilsun2521]

Mark Christopher - I agree. Martin really lost me by saying Trump's plans were crazy. What's wrong with protecting your borders like Japan, Israel, China, Saudi Arabia etc do?! When these elite celebs say 'your racist for worrying about your livelihood', they make me instantly abandon them.

[@iangrant9958]

Protecting the country from what? And Obamacare has saved lives, what are you talking about??

[@neilsun2521]

Ian Grant - Protecting your country from what's being done to Europe, the US etc. Take Sweden for example, it used to have the lowest level of rape in the world. But now it is the rape capital of the world, and has a lot of no-go zones. Women can't go out, due to its suicidal immigration policy.

[@iangrant9958]

Jaems Harilie you’re over exaggerating. And you clearly don’t accept anyone else’s view other than yours. You clearly aren’t a real Depeche Mode fan if you believe that discriminating against immigrants and crucial policies against people of color and other policies are good when it comes to Brexit and Trump. Why are you mad that Martin doesn’t like trump and brexit? Get over it

[@abashiamillgsxr2700]

Violator!wow!

[@neilsun2521]

4:17 "crazy ideas" - what, you think unfettered migration from countries which hate the US is a a good idea Martin? Mug.

[@Fieldson1977]

As a musician: Wonderful. His apparent political views : Horridly adolescent. He clearly hasn't examined the other side of the argument, and if he has, he did so without exercising intellectual honesty

[@neilsun2521]

Agreed. He sounds like an ivory-tower libtard when talking politics!

[@phillipkendrick3368]

You need to qualify your statement! Please do so with factual information and not with white nationalist propaganda

[@Fieldson1977]

Phillip Kendrick - Oh no!!! not “white nationalist propaganda”!!!! The fact that you used the cliche’ term “white nationalist propaganda” tells me you’re choking down some serious propaganda yourself there champ. True “white nationalists” are so minuscule in the overall population that it’s laughable for people to believe that it’s a real problem in modern times. Unless you’re a university grad with a degree in “gender studies” or some other unless degree. Or, if you’re a sheep who buys the mainstream media (Otherwise known as the propaganda arm for the Democratic Party).

[@greenhaiku8454]

This man has been one of the first pyoniers of electronic music. He is a genius. A legend. He is Depeche Mode.... witout him Dave Gahan will be anyone..... I love him so much

[@stephenbates5237]

Me noT mE have to say that’s a little disingenuous. Possibly a little off the cuff and short sighted if I may say. Gahan”s vocalization and interpretation, along with his epic dramatic delivery has convinced audiences for 37years to pay attention. Arguably Gore may not have made it with his whimsical songs if not fronted by his main man. Chemistry is what they have, along with integrity and an insatiable work ethic that many younger bands lack. Gahan is still a very creative force within the unit nowadays and is allowed to expressive himself. This potent duet/ duel is the chemistry that keeps Depeche Mode relevant today. I just went back a little to Playing the Angel, what a top album for me that is. I am 48.

[@getjiggy1]

Stephen Bates I agree, been a fan since I heard leave in silence. Dave’s solo x 2 albums and MGs solo albums prove they are both talented but together they are “Depeche Mode” and that has prove to be something special. ✌️

[@WarPigs413]

You don’t need to bring down someone to uplift another.

[@greenhaiku8454]

she is melting

[@hillarimatthews4289]

Who wouldn't be? lol

[@julijazemaite2408]

Nice mood