"Somebody" (Soundcheck with Alan Wilder and Martin L. Gore)

[@wolfgangneuser8530]

I had tears in my eyes, my breath caught, no other ballad in the world is as expressive, as beautiful as this one by Alan Gore and Alan Wilder. Depeche Mode a gift that we have to appreciate. And I'm a 57-year-old man who's been through all stages of life and I'm really tough, but I'm melting like I did when I was at the Depeche Mode live concert in Pasadena in 1988. My wife and I are big, eternal Depeche Mode fans.

[@crazyralph6386]

Well said! If you don’t get goosebumps from listening to this, you’re simply not human!

[@vanxl9]

I thought Al Gore ran for president of the United States in 1999.

[@gardencam9621]

You mean Martin Gore, not Alan Gore!

[@oandri]

Actually, the name of Gore, who did not become president, was Albert.

[@solstice1681]

Martin has the voice of an angel! Listening to this song, simplicity and perfection with Alan playing the piano and Martin singing my heart is full of love and joy.

[@MrPomelo555]

BRING ALAN BACK !!!! DO IT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE !!!!!

[@Ordinarygirl1127]

He retired, so I don’t think that’s ever going to happen. He’s been done for years.

[@jeremycasper8686]

Bring him back for one more album and tour. Watch sales go through the roof!!!

[@bwest6275]

@@jeremycasper8686 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4i8knt9q72bgq8

[@lionelalias4561]

Before 2062 !

[@yurikhan5691]

Yesss

[@DxModel219]

Martin and Dave… I know you understand how important Alan is to millions of DM fans. If he could only do one last tour with you it would mean so much for us all.

[@crazyralph6386]

That ship has sailed unfortunately, especially after Andy’s passing? If Wilder returned, it would make Fletch look like THE guy who caused him to leave in back in ‘95?(which isn’t the case). Gore would never allow it, plus Wilder has his own thing going on, and he’s quite content. All we have are great memories friend! Cherish them.

[@DxModel219]

@@crazyralph6386 You’re probably right. maybe a few collaborations and a special appearance in remembrance of Fletch. That might be all we can ask for.

[@solidnakehoho5106]

Ticket sales would triple 😆 🤣

[@bwest6275]

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[@cerinicholls6143]

Interesting how people gloss over all the damning stuff he said.

[@anitaklisovic7782]

My God, every single time I listen to this performance I can't stop crying...what an experience, such divine artists, atmosphere...blessing

[@MakoDap]

I've always felt Alan was the best compliment to Gore and Gahan. And since he's been gone... none of their post 4 albums really have the musical resonance nor emotion that previous albums had with Alan. He always felt like the musical orchestrator, and performer of the band. Alan worked endlessly with each of Gore's songs - to guide them in a direction that gave us such iconic anthems. Now... DM relies on outside producers to give them their sound. And it hasn't worked as well IMO.

[@BionicRusty]

Well said. 10 yrs later. 😂♥️

[@neilsun2521]

I mostly agree. Though I did like the Ultra singles, a lot. But after that, the only song I can think of that I love is Precious (2005). I thought the rest of Playing The Angel album was weak. Maybe I just haven't been paying close enough attention.

[@MakoDap]

@@neilsun2521 I also liked John The Revelator off that album.

[@gbaker9295]

Playing the Angel was good but it needed something more. I think the missing element is Wilder

[@MakoDap]

@@gbaker9295 Agreed. I think most DM fans do realize Wilder took Gore's songs and elevated them to a classic level. Don't think Gore's songs have benefited from Wilder being gone to be honest.

[@juliodominguez4750]

For me, Alan Wilder is Depeche Mode as its supreme level. A complete master and genius.

[@SturmgeistSuffering]

DM could never do any wrong BUT Alan is the missing part that NEEDS to come back! and not just because of nostalgia.

[@musiclove4635]

Truth. He brought the songs to a deeper level that they haven't seen since SOFAD.

[@bwest6275]

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[@dnsmills]

My wife and I had this song played at our wedding reception for our slow dance song.

[@musiclove4635]

I miss Alan. This is perfection. No one could ever replace him. He needs to come back to Depeche Mode, they need him desperately!

[@nidialopez91]

Music Love. So true

[@solidaudio6764]

Yes, thats right. It‘s very sad.

[@Danimal77]

He's been gone for 25 years and he hasn't collaborated with them at all for 10 years. It's over. You have to move on. He did.

[@solidnakehoho5106]

@@Danimal77 The Hall of fame induction could have been nice to perform again together but because of covid it didnt happen☹️

[@rainbow33404]

I miss my youth😩😩 love this song and Depeche Mode!

[@DanielBrownsan]

There are all these guys walking around the stage in the presence of MLG and Alan Wilder performing "Somebody" and they act like they're installing a new shower in someone's house. I'd be frozen in awe of the moment.

[@srfnma6813]

Lol I was thinking exactly the same

[@iraklismoschonas5214]

Absolutely my thoughts too.

[@bodychoke]

Has it occurred to you that they may have seen it hundreds of times before on other tours? Bloody idiots...

[@NOWtheband]

They are paid to do their job.

[@JW-mx3qg]

Danielsan B as a fan, yes. As a coworker, nah, it’s been heard perhaps many times over....it may sound old to them.

[@EvilinaDM101]

Martin Gore and Alan Wilder.....simply AMAZING!

[@NYyazoofan]

A magical moment...that makes me yearn for the Depeche Mode of a bygone era.

[@splashsaturn]

I have nothing but respect for the work Dave, Fletch and Martin have done as a three piece. But.. wow. To see Alan at the piano with Martin.. for a moment Depeche Mode seemed whole again. Beautiful.

[@pnardu4877]

Alan please come back to DM!!he always did his best performance when he was with DM.He has a very special place in DM.He's a true gentleman,great musician and different from the others.whenever I listen to somebody I feel emotional.

[@bwest6275]

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[@BionicRusty]

I’ve added this track, this exact track, into my playlist to be played at my funeral, mostly taken up with Depeche Mode songs. My eyes never fail to weep 😪🫶

[@lanazarinanazarina8525]

Martin e Alan... Due anime musicali complementari... Quanta Bellezza!!! Grazie!!! 🌹❤

[@toodlebug500]

Alan's back! Nothing could make this video more Wilder! They sound great together, beautiful, so good to see these two back together again.

[@strangefigurehead]

Alan Come Back.... Please come Back!!! we need You......!!!

[@bwest6275]

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[@DepecheEmulator]

Maestro de maestros Mister Wilder DM needs Alan, Alan needs you, World need DM together again.

[@t.anthony3940]

Beautiful... Alan and Martin never missed a beat, such a beautiful song!! I only wish I was there, taking in this special moment.

[@GeorgeReedDotInfo]

As creative director for Electric Light Orchestra Pt. 2 I always secretly hoped Jeff Lynne and the boys would somehow find a way to reconnect (that dream has proven sadly impossible) so Alans reunion with Martin, Dave and Fletch was special for me beyond words . The chills I had at the Depeche show in Anaheim returned in spades as Alan took the stage with Martin and to think I was only watching it happen on KZbin! What a treat if that magic could somehow continue. Best wishes to all. G

[@iliadde]

OMG alan wilder is the key member of Depeche Mode. The best albums were recording with him

[@rimmel65]

Wilder's magic touch...

[@Steve86]

No one can play "Somebody" like him.

[@millenia94]

I can, but was so hard and so dificult But in the end I did it 🥺🥺

[@mr.drhouse0609]

​@millenia94 hey you're the one who posted dream on and freelove live

[@piscesempress1978]

I don't want to hear ANYONE else play Somebody. Only Alan...

[@jackblack4593]

This sounds complete, when wilder plays it it become magic again

[@bluebellknoll]

always moved to tears ❤

[@jade007z]

My respects to Peter Gordeno awesome musician! But if I had 3 wishes, one of them would be that Alan Wilder would make another Album with Depeche Mode and go Touring!!! imagen how it would SOUND!! just by saying it gives me CHILLS!!!

[@bwest6275]

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[@davypelletier]

So great they did this. We kinda want Alan back!

[@bwest6275]

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[@InfraRedLight]

Dave+Martin+Alan: whatever they do together could never be any failure. So please do someting together (for us) once more! ❤️

[@Liquid2068]

Its been more than 30 years when I first heard "See You". I was a kid in England and hooked since then. To be honest, I did not expect they can last this long. Look at other 80's bands who consider to be more successful. Where are they now ? Duran Duran, Culture Club, FGTH, Spandau Ballet and so on..... Love Live Depeche !

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Fabulous. ....miss Alan Wilder. Beautiful song ..

[@runoneman]

This is so great to see Alan and Martin together for this song. Thanks for posting. I enjoyed watching it very much. This song brings back so many memories.

[@carlobotti1860]

Alan, please come back!

[@Danimal77]

He's been gone for 25 years and he hasn't collaborated with them at all for 10 years. It's over. You have to move on. He did.

[@bwest6275]

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[@chrima777]

alan wilder: my "hero" for life time. what a gifted musician. and one of the best songwriters around the world! together they were a great team i think and made timeless pieces of music, didn't they ??

[@danielcondins5812]

Love this, this is Depeche Mode at their best ♥ We miss you a a lot A.Wilder.

[@VioletBlack101]

I was so lucky to be there... great concert and great location...

[@scandinavia26]

For me "Somebody" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and I've never thought they're going to perform it with Alan again... amazing, wonderful, perfect... there are definitely no other words...! Martin in perfect, Alan is perfect, everything is perfect and I think it would be just too perfect to see it... :D Thank God I had a chance to see them in Lodz on 11.02.10, I still think I was really lucky to be there ;)

[@s.k.7079]

For me, the era of Depeche Mode ended with the departure of Alan Wilder. With Wilder I would go back to a DM-concert today.

[@LABACKmusic]

For sure 🙌

[@bwest6275]

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[@jonise2524]

My teen idols and heroes ! ,their music kept me in checked when I was a teen in the 80s

[@plasticmartingore]

Wow. I like Alan's little "touch" at the end, hehe! It's really nice to see these two great men together again, really. Even for me, that's only 18 years and haven't grown up with them (allthough I've been a fan for some years since I found them).

[@Honeythorn68]

Mart's voice is just pure perfection!!!

[@no1andyfan]

I love Alan - I always did.

[@BionicRusty]

Finally, after decades of trying and failing, I got to see you guys in Manchester in February. It was beautiful. Thank you for a great night 🙏 And all down to my son who organised it for me and helped me in and out. 🫶 I honestly hoped Alan might sneak in but twas not to be. I sang my heart out for half of it and cried the other half. Again, it was a beautiful experience. #LoveDM ❤️🤍💙

[@wolfgangneuser8530]

Unbelievable, goosebumps. Depeche Mode is and was and always will be my favorite group and I'm so lucky to have met them at work in 1984, they've been on my mind ever since.

[@exciter57]

I love Depeche Mode and the new faces they have within the band, but nobody can replace Alan. No one can play his style of piano and synthesizer. His background vocals never were recognized either. He has an awesome voice if you ever listen to songs like Blasphemous, Everything Counts, Strangelove (all-LIVE).

[@oandri]

Oh yes, his voice fits perfectly with Dave's. And gives its gothic drama lightness and movement.

[@synthscolors]

Depeche Mode Fans ... Watch It ! Thumbs Up To Mr Gore & Wilder For These Performances & Thanks For Sharing This Delightful Moment !

[@The1973Drummer]

This makes me smile; such an amazing musician.

[@dianahohn6329]

To all those who keep wanting Alan to come back: I know we long for the good old times, but leave the guy alone, he has done more than enough. I think a huge thank you should do. Thank you DM for uploading this, I could watch and listen to Alan play the piano ad nauseum.

[@bwest6275]

Thank you for sharing the voice of reason.

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

@@bwest6275 Concuerdo!

[@oandri]

Who knows... One day Alan said: I don’t... And after about 10 years... 🥁

[@backchat2009mrr]

this is a very rare video--alan and martin rehearshing!!! thanks for posting. It let's me, and the rest of AW & DM fans, see how good alan really is with the piano, with a steady video of him playing.

[@sherwindelacruz1215]

Chills, literally chills....

[@forbabs24]

Alan, I miss you so mutch from DM!!

[@Whitefox70]

It's simply beautiful...So touching...it's a dream come true! I wish Alan the best for his solo career,but this is a sign: everything's good now with DM,each one of them can have his solo career(Fletch produces!),but they can come together again and be absolutely awesome!! It's magic having the whole band together..Alan has always been an hard worker and I thank him for everything he's done with DM. I'd love to feel his musical passion and his talent back again with DM..Thank you,DM,Thank you Al

[@ЖенечкаГлушаков]

Спустя многие годы она также берёт за душу! Браво!!!

[@Kubit76]

This is what everybody was waiting for.. I was about time, more than 15 years, together eventhough only a little performance. For all Depeche Mode members: "peace, love and good music"

[@samtyler3369]

Infinita eleganza.

[@ritacaprioli6383]

I want to say a word of thanks to Martin, for his always discreet presence even if he is the composer and the great musical mind of Depeche Mode, in this interpretation of Somebody I find him authentic and moving!

[@DxModel219]

Meh without Alan, Martins music would sound like … umm like it is today. mediocre and boring. You should’ve thanked Alan.

[@ritacaprioli6383]

@@DxModel219 you have reason but without Martin No Depeche Mode songs

[@DxModel219]

@@ritacaprioli6383 The Creator may have created life but without a Socrates, Newton, Mozart and Einstein to interpret it, life would be well.. meh.

[@bigartyM]

Absolutely Fantastic! It doesn't get any better...

[@bladeswelove]

This made me go back and listen to some of Alan's early Recoil stuff when he was in DM. Man half of what I love about DM was his contribution, just brilliant atmospheric synths married to Martin's melody and Dave's voice. That was the formula. Too bad things didn't work out.

[@Gerybeatriz]

Martin's voice is beautiful, thank you for existing

[@diazmich]

I miss Alan as a member of the group; at least this shows they get along still (or did four years ago). It brings me back. Le sigh...

[@filos71]

yeah, please Alan, come back for you, for us, for depeche mode...for all the world of the music.Alan, is the hope for us all

[@2002blacknitews6]

God i've been a fan since '86 and DM still never ceases to amaze. Alan is much a natural behind the keys. I'm still a huge fan and know all their songs from Speak&Spell to SOTU, but i much better seeing Alan on stage.

[@007mzx]

Absolutely beautiful. Martin sings better than in the studio, Alan's performance is flawless. Keep working together, guys!! DM is clearly the single most amazing band on Earth, yet it feels more complete with Alan...

[@bwest6275]

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[@florence5528]

Arrêter de parler du passé, il à kité le bateau depuis des lustres,

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

@@florence5528 Hola!Bien dicho,es el pasado!Fué magnífico mientras duró. Él se retiró,los abandonó.Rescindió el contrato.

[@marinamendozac4527]

😘Alan Wilder, es un ángel caido del cielo al momento de tocar el piano 💓💓🤷

[@ivanakloubec9638]

Sweet Alan

[@ANDRES77]

Is there someone tired of this video???? NEVER!!!

[@ЕкатеринаРжевцева-й4е]

Эту песню в исполнении Мартина и волшебной игре Алана можно слушать миллион раз каждый раз получая огромнейшее удовольствие от обоих.😘 🎶🎤🎹

[@oandri]

О да. Я с удовольствием слушаю мелодию и подпеваю. Слушаю, когда Мартин аккомпонирует на гитаре, слушаю исполнение других людей. Но пытка на живом концерте услышать под аккомпонимент без души... 😢

[@marisadepeche]

Oh memories to me 1 year later this epic gig. I couldn´t go but I went sharing with my Devotees friends in net, and some in the gig a magic night. WE WANT A VIDEO OF THIS GIG, PLEASE #DEPECHEMODE. Light bless you forever :D

[@snidelywhiplash]

Thank God someone had the presence of mind to record this.

[@claudiogarcia1433]

...beautiful.... only word... beautiful...

[@demoniosolitario]

I would love to see and hear a Live version of Moonlight Sonata with Alan playing the Piano.... Just to think about it give me the chills.

[@jorgepatinomedina]

I interview Alan around that time and asked him about Moonlight Sonata. He said he wasn't confident enough to play it properly after so many years. I think he was being humble.

[@oandri]

Agree with you. He's being modest.​@@jorgepatinomedina

[@oandri]

I'm ready to listen to Alan playing even the spoons.

[@williamscalia]

A long time in the waiting. Welcome back, Alan. Hopefully your stay will not just be for one song. Cheers to you guys for keeping the great spirit alive!

[@selimokten4300]

You can see Alan's face on the piano : )

[@mariaeugeniagonzalez419]

Come back Alan!! ❤❤❤

[@ishtarpi]

Martin and Alan together - impeccable and soulful.

[@melyancey]

This was our Wedding Song!! Love it!

[@kittenwiskerz]

Gives me chills!! Love it!

[@chocivy]

Memorable, beautiful and so peaceful ❤ ❤ ❤ Both Martin and Alan are so incredibly gifted.

[@loschefsitosbrunoyalonso3628]

WHAT A MUSICAL TALENT ALAN IS! WOW! JUST LOVE MARTIN'S SINGING SKILLS! ALAN SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT D/M

[@Suusmolle]

Well, that was a christal-clear sound check and a fantastic gig at night!!! Thanks again guys, I'm still on a high & in heaven. Love, Suus.

[@vanxl9]

Damn, Flawless even in rehearsal. Im learning “somebody” on piano as i type this.

[@plasticmartingore]

I didn't care for Alan before really, but I've come to realize what work he did for Depeche. It was when I tried to look inside all those fans that had grown up with him and the chock through tears that came with all things that had to with him leaving back in the days, and the fear of course, what DM were heading after that. And I really feel for him now, but I can also understand Martin at the same time.

[@blubelly54]

have no words to describe the emotion i got when watching him playing this song... it leaves me speechless. i wish Mr Gordeno were able to play it just half as well as him... my ears almost bled on saturday night at the Dusseldörf show during this song... Mart was perfect though, cold comfort...

[@darknostrils]

That was certainly nice to see. I didn't even know Alan came back to perform for that. And such a good cause too. Very nice.

[@blindcynic]

DM needs Alan back badly.

[@Danimal77]

He's been gone for 25 years and he hasn't collaborated with them at all for 10 years. It's over. You have to move on. He did.

[@fastica]

@@Danimal77 This video says otherwise.

[@jeshkam]

@@fastica This video says exactly the same.

[@bwest6275]

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[@user-ny9hf8nv1w]

Life says the opposite. They are self-sufficient! And they are wonderful in two ways

[@bondbug73]

Great to see and hear. I got a cold shiver from watching this. Thanks

[@oandri]

Mano Dievai, until about 1:20 Alan plays in the dark!😳 He is a virtuoso, the notes of his melodies are written in his heart.🫶Many people play this melody beautifully. And only Alan with a soul. Alan+Martin= singles whith soul💚💚In there moment I love them equally.🤗🤗 I'm ready listen and see it's forever 😊❤❤

[@cliftondani8393]

this song takes me back to my childhood. that's how long i've been a fan.

[@alanvanwilder8656]

omg, cool soundchecks... Luv it Alan Wilder...

[@dmplatov1393]

As in the good old days - Martin sings damn beautiful but misses notes, Alan plays flawlessly. Perfect duet:)

[@modechick101]

just a rehearsal but one that really touched me! like all the other fans, I too wish Alan could rejoin the band so badly, especially after watching this performance & the one at RAH. it's like nothing ever happened, he looks so right on that stage with them. but I don't think he wants to be in a band at this stage in his life. we can only hope this will be repeated again some day. this just shows that time heals old wounds, the past is in the past, Alan & DM are still good friends. I am happy :)

[@motleyconnection]

Un momento magico ver de nuevo Alan Wilder, gracias DM, la mejor banda al mundo.

[@faithanddevotion]

orale Alan Wilder, you play so amazingly and magically. Alan has got a SOFT Touch/not a raw NERVE lol

[@DepModMuffin]

I like that at the start they're talking in the background. It's just like in the original album performance.

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Depmodmuffin me pareció lo mismo,esas voces en el inicio!

[@berns78]

Thank you Alan... great memories about you and DM!

[@Datty77]

If it could only be this way again, my life would be complete.

[@bwest6275]

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[@kristiantrencin]

Why youtube doesn`t have 1 000 000 000 stars? :) .......Alan pls come back.

[@bryanbree5915]

Depeche Mode lost their core soul when he left. He was the talent the technician and the backbone of the group . They should’ve paid more attention too him.

[@BLLLYMUSIC]

it's such a shame that he felt undervalued. but what can you do?