Vince Clarke and Martin L. Gore Are VCMG

[@TheUnclerickie]

Most people don't really appreciate the significance of this collaboration. If you grew up to this genre of music (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure...etc) this is like the founding fathers uniting.

[@alimoksin]

TheUnclerickie synthpop legends

[@195Bucks]

Yes it's great to see these two back together after all these years!.

[@drexlspivey5828]

Most people watching this video actually will, not many people will come across this video accidentally, chances are your a massive DM fan or Erasure fan to be watching this, and therefore more than likely know their history

[@moreshige]

@@drexlspivey5828 Neither DM nor Erasure were techno bands. DM was still synthpop whether or not Clake left! You could say early synthpop in general had a different sound, look at early OMD and Alphaville. Later eighties synthpop sound evolved into what you hear with New Order and Pet Shop Boys as well as DM and Erasure. Techno music at the time was a whole other genre which came into existence during the late eighties and nineties, mostly. And if you don't believe me, listen to Vince in this interview saying this is the first time he's delving into techno which has a very distinct sound from other synth music.

[@drexlspivey5828]

@@moreshige The original poster didn't mention anything about the style of music, he was talking about the fact it was Vince Clark and Martin Gore collaborating, they could have been making space jazz and his post would have been the same, it's not because it's techno that it's significant

[@marqevo]

It's like Superman and Batman deciding to do an interview together.

[@Luvie1980]

Martin is Batman

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

I actually love the part at around 2:53 where Martin doesn't know why he gets the erasure records early. That's honestly so lovely.

[@rodelbunag9823]

Vince Clark is a genius, he has an exceptional talent that every band is looking for.

[@scorpion2.411]

I wish I had found about this when it happened and not 6 years later by a KZbin recommendation

[@billmarsh1971]

Same ffs

[@dadmoo12]

Also same

[@moreshige]

@@dadmoo12 same!

[@craptrampolines9913]

I found this today after some random googling

[@Zoydian]

Same here! :)

[@collapsingnewpunkie]

"From everything in the Mute catalogue, for some weird reason, I get every single Erasure release sent to me, and I literally don't get anything else." VINCE'S FACE HE KNOWS

[@awaken77]

Two synth-pop icons, who defined the sound of 80s

[@hillari1792]

I think Martin and Vince are more alike than they even realize.

[@BillAnt]

Yep, I was getting the same drift about them as watching this video.

[@rbrtck]

Maybe that was the problem back in the day, in the absence of age, experience, and maturity (such as it is). :) If it wasn't that or a missing left big toe, then it must have been the fiver that Martin owed Vince that broke them up. Yeah, that's it! Martin had forgotten, Vince was too introverted and brooding back then to ever bring it up, and Martin was too introverted and brooding to ever ask what was wrong. It wasn't about the five quid, per se, though, it was about the whole principle of the thing. Vince couldn't stand it anymore and left. Now that he's older and, dare I say it?, wiser, he simply asked for his money back. Things could have been so different! ;)

[@justinbarber5463]

spot on mate

[@0mik3mik3]

Exactly.

[@Cedde6]

Correct

[@jorgeccaa]

3:08 “That was me!” Classic Vince. 😂😂

[@bostonredsoxxxx4ever]

I'm surprised that couch doesn't spontaneously combust, both so incredibly talented!

[@Tinafromeire]

bostonredsoxxxx4ever yeah, right! bitches for music... butter wouldn't melt...

[@Tinafromeire]

Tina Ludwig hahaha hahahaha

[@Pango5697]

These two are who I grew up with. Truly legends. Thank you to both!

[@spiritualmeditationclub8883]

I have a Dream…. Martin, Alan, Vince and Dave together…. This would sound unbelivable. a whole album. What ever it costs. No Timeline, no Projectmanagement… only Fun. Its not to late. It is realy not to late… Last I listend to this Alan Wilder Remix of Chain…. It was a Moment of fresh, skill, depeche mode. Like heard Depeche Mode the first time in 1987..

[@InfraRedLight]

I have the same dream too. Alan’s remix In Chains is magnificent, the true Depeche as I know it ❤️

[@GavinMorris1]

The things you find on youtube. I'm only 8 years late...

[@darcy_taylor3103]

Vince Clarke (Erasure),Martin Gore (DM),Dave Stewart (Eurythmics),Chris Lowe (PSB),Andy McCluskey (OMD)...synthesizer genius from UK,greets from Poland ;)

[@martinparker6536]

AND DONT FORGET .......Gary Numan

[@TheIv0]

Alan Wilder!

[@nightwing3655]

Martin Ware too

[@Maladaptation_ThiesWrobel]

Kordo agreed!!!!

[@dinow.wardhana8522]

Nick Rhodes

[@gruvsyco]

I love this. Would be cool to hear Vince and Alan do something too.

[@spawnmc4401]

How amazing would it be to have a Depeche album/tour with everyone on board? Vince, Alan W., Fletcher, Gore and Gahan?!?! If only...

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Love it when former band mates bury the hatchet and collaborate again.

[@dmitryratov3219]

And what was the hatched there in DM in 1981?

[@tangreen7267]

Yeah, right on.

[@he-manworld6140]

There really wasn't a hatchet to bury. Vince just didn't like being a "pop star" at the time.

[@komoleeray687]

No hatchet to bury. Jeez we're a bunch of drama queen/crisis merchants these days aren't we? Sometimes people just change. No dramas. No story. Move on

[@BillAnt]

"The Hatchet" was more like Vince's toe being cut off. ;D

[@annahanguiano8931]

Vince is the synth master! He's had a hand in the most memorable new wave bands and sounds of the 80's.

[@markcraine4213]

Alan Wilder is the synth master he’d be great working with Vince

[@laurence.MusicAndSights]

I cant agree more 👍 with both of you from a French devotee since 1980 🌹 RECOIL by Alan Wilder is so underrated my oodness. Glad to know Jean Michel Jarre loves Vince Clarke and Martin with whom he has collaborated in ELECTRONICA then OXYMORE , Jean Michel s last 2 albums.

[@Insidegamingonline242]

Two of the greatest minds in music... These two are gods of synth... I would love to see a VCMG follow-up...

[@wattage2007]

"Vince brought up a fiver I owed him." Classic!

[@strangequark420]

Ssss is amazing. Both musical personalities are evident in the work. I'd love to hear these two collaborate again. P.S. Thank you Daniel Miller for starting this whole thing back in the day. Mute rocks.

[@trynow11725]

I am glad these two are willing and open to work together. That they have no grudges and that they are able to work on a project. Both guys have had tremendous success.

[@Benbim]

Never really watched these types of things before but as a lifelong fan of both musicians it is really heartwarming to hear two lovely funny guys in conversation. Bit lonely at the moment as abroad for a few months and this video felt like being with two mates for twenty minutes. Thank you!!

[@stvartak7164]

That’s a lovely sentiment. I feel the same. I loved my Depeche Mode and Yaz (in the US) LPs back in the early 80s. This little reunion feels quite comfortable.

[@danillumjrgensen3865]

I don't think I've ever seen them two make so many jokes within such a short time. Hillarious!

[@kennyboy4401]

No bravado...No ego... Just old friends... very cool

[@Gichanasa]

Aside from being a genius in music, also love Vince's sense of humor and the down-to-earth personality... would like to think it is founded upon his solid musicality.

[@peterg7170]

These guys are so talented, I have heard all their music since 1986 and believe they are equally talented and will be remembered forever, in the likes of Cole, Presley, Jackson, Young, and even Abba and Queen. Live on Mr Gore and Mr Clark, you were a major influence in my life, Im a better person with your music. Oh Lamour

[@jasonbarnett8911]

2 of the greatest innovative musicians of the the last 30 odd years.

[@albertodf1234]

Year 2023 and still claiming: VCMG are the Godfathers of Synthpop!

[@terryah2136]

Vince is a cool guy. But for me Depeche Mode started for real when Alan Wilder joined. Depeche Mode would have sounded like Erasure if he stayed. No Stripped, Never Let Me Down Again and no Enjoy The Silence. That thought horrifies me!

[@abashiamillgsxr2700]

Yep,Wilder was the man!

[@linh811]

Couldn't agree more, although I loved the early DM stuff, the sound was too similar to Yazoo and Erasure. Imo, the DM after Wilder joined was no longer a techno/synth band...

[@talldarkandahandfull5781]

Songs of faith with wilder is excellent but s.m has great songs after wilder left like it's no good,precious,peace

[@x-raybeatsaltona526]

WORD 😇🙏

[@Eirene30]

Go and get some medical advice, dear. The hell you need it...The stupid things you're writing down are HORRIFYING!!😂

[@bearsetsfire1361]

Two great talents.

[@maricelharabagiu9235]

i just can get enough

[@krishayhurst8749]

This is Awesome...... They are all grown up, mature and they put their talents together with no egos involved...... Spectacular.......

[@Marius-vw9hp]

I never knew about this record before yesterday, and I listened through it last night. Its the best Techno record I have ever heard. Definitely playing a tune of it next time I DJ.

[@jupiter-8405]

Legends - the pair of them.

[@Orb_E]

Two electronic legends sitting casually on a settee! Cracked up at Vinces reason for leaving DM! 😂

[@rbrtck]

And Martin *toed* the line on that whopper, trying not to laugh. I dunno what this means, but there is a strong sense of conspiracy between these two.... :)

[@cotswold5213]

Anyone who knows the history, & who has followed either/both of these fellas, would love this interview. Fascinating to see them together like this, just enjoying it & seemingly very content with life (as they fkin should be!). Also who would've known that they hardly "knew" each other until a couple of days before this interview......just getting to know each other....32 years later!

[@scottmcinroy9794]

The toe accident made me laugh out loud. Well done Vince. Good to see you two together. I appreciate the album much more these years than when it first came out.

[@perpersson6597]

I love both Depeche Mode and Erasure, they are my housegods! Working together (like before) must become superfantastic! Never stop making perfect music guys, because without you I can't live on. Sincerely Per Persson, Sweden :)

[@maybeillridechangemylife509]

This video is the perfect remedy if you're ever feeling down :D

[@JGandtheRobots]

JG and the Robots likes your comment very much.

[@maybeillridechangemylife509]

Robot like!! Woo hoo! Thanks man :)

[@Synoiz]

This is legendary, two greats together on one sofa having a laugh on :D

[@SweetSweetWaldo]

LOL! Vince had me going with the Big Toe story!

[@eartheternal3565]

2:33 Vince: "but no - I've not been collecting Depeche mode remixes". 🤣 What a great sense of humor. He just snuck that jab in there and didn't even flinch!

[@rbrtck]

In contrast, Martin has everything of Erasure's, albeit through no fault of his own. ;)

[@Papito_M]

Two music geniuses.

[@bweiler624]

u guys are musical geniuses - have been a fan for 30 years, your music is timeless as always!

[@DepecheModeGirl4]

agreed

[@joserobertooyarzo9049]

👏👏👏👏👏🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱👍👍👍👍 grupos fantasticos y canta bien . sigue para adelante ⭐⭐⭐⭐ , Saludos desde Chile

[@louise_8546]

Vince, Martin, hands down, two of my HEROES :) I was thrilled when I heard they were collaborating :)

[@polly6336]

I heart these two chaps.

[@karimamilena]

Love those 2 toghether. Hope they might do something in the future.

[@markyspark324]

Brilliant Album. I've already remixed it cause I love the sounds. I've met Vince twice now and both times we didn't speak lol.

[@da-rockchick47]

Seeing these 2 legends here and now, back to Depeche Mode in the 80's is a unbelievable reality of how Time of life really does fly by in style and friendships.

[@tangram72]

Fantastic interview...

[@mikemachine1010]

two legends together it's amazing

[@nervo6321]

So nice it has come full circle and the two guys who met as teenagers and went on to great success have re united...

[@Stefanwildone]

2 of the greatest Soundcreators everytime !!

[@karimamilena]

Apart from this album being amazing I just love these guys

[@flufycat2748]

God bless this two AMAZIMG GUYS! I own all albums.

[@landeroarechigazarate1024]

A couple of very good musicians ever!!!

[@markparnell5914]

Erasure, Depeche Mode and Yazoo all tour together, what would you give for backstage passes and front row seats?

[@moisesmeza2974]

Please add OMD on that tour, and I would sell my soul for those passes and seats .. f..k yeah

[@bicyclist2]

A lot of money I don't have.

[@lisaleone2296]

I love this collab. How could you not?

[@DepecheModeGirl4]

both epic musicians. Depeche mode and what Martin helped so much to shape. Vince and Andy bell from erasure. my God pure happiness

[@zenzombie72]

Now all I want is a Dave Gahan / Andy Bell duet. Please.

[@HyperHorse]

Words cannot describe how epic that would be.

[@valgehiir]

xD

[@MrBeen992]

That will never happen cause Bell would like to fuck Dave.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

You sure it's not the other way around?

[@grimlund]

Yeah. And a Fletch and Alan Wilder collaboration. Ho, ho.

[@boohoo2948]

self-actualization is what I see in that interview. they are so cool.

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Two Genius! Thanks for posting! Greetings from Argentina.

[@magicknight8412]

Only just found out about VCMG, so cool that two legends collaborating together making damn good music

[@stratuspei9405]

I just got to know about Vince Clark a few days ago after watching DM videos being hung over from their concert last week. Really appreciate both their work, and sense of humor!

[@craptrampolines9913]

This is one of my current favourite records (late to the party I know!) I wish they'd make another.

[@CT37BN]

Just wishful thinking -- I'd like to see Vince Clark and Alan Wilder do an album with Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy Fletcher. Bury the hatchet and do a Depeche Mode album.. A Very Happy Birthday Mr. Martin L. Gore.

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

metring073 do we really need Fletch there to turn in a circle and wave his hands?

[@devicefactor2290]

HoyaSaxaSD yes imagine all of them together. that would be crazy.

[@phillyneveryoumind415]

@@HoyaSaxaSD yes, it's absolutely essential to the performance.. XD

[@alexunfiltered5756]

Andrew Fletcher is essential to be seen when the song 'Something to Do' gets played But for real Fletcher is still a important part of the band, I don't see how the band could've lasted as long as they did if he would've left instead of Wilder.

[@Flo-mh3pz]

@@alexunfiltered5756 Agreed... Without Fletch there would have been no Depeche Mode at all... People may make jokes about him, but that is the true reality. He was and still is the connecting factor between Vince and Martin. So that means no Fletch = no Depeche Mode = no Alan Wilder... I for one am grateful for him no matter what his role within the band is...

[@moneypenny1267]

Love these guys

[@FavreianVengeance]

They're both noticeably much happier in each other's presence.

[@37jessejames]

so perfect to see this to legend together in this great interview...

[@meatrace]

I commend Martin Gore for committing to one haircut in perpetuity.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

My grandmother did that too. From the early '30s until she was 95 years old, she had the same damn haircut; only her natural blonde hair came out of a bottle as she aged.

[@BillAnt]

Mine and Vince's require much less maintenance, so sticking with my current style for the foreseeable future. ;D

[@talldarkandahandfull5781]

Martin Gore has had many different hairstyles from 87 through 97

[@KukumEesinekapo]

How come no one talk about his teeth! i used to love his imperfect front teeth when he was young... His perfect teeth now makes him look much older than he used to. But i still love him so much

[@larimerbixby4853]

@@KukumEesinekapo Are you gonna criticize a man for getting his teeth straightened?

[@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890]

These two are amazing! ♥

[@ТатьянаДождева-ф8й]

+JENNiFER OLSSON Yes.

[@TheCarmenolimpia]

and i thank you... for bringing this video!!!

[@simomonster]

Alan wilder was so talented !

[@ShelleShelleKitty]

Love, love, love this interview! Please VCMG, tour whenever you want and i am so there!!!!!!!

[@fernandogabriel4733]

Genius!!

[@RichTeer]

So finally we know the real inspiration behind "Get the Balance Right"! :-)

[@BillAnt]

I see what you did there, spot on! ;D

[@lesliebarker5657]

Get the balance right was made with Alan Wilder. Vince has left. Edit lol had left.

[@crose7412]

@@lesliebarker5657 Jokes are clearly lost on you.

[@lesliebarker5657]

C Rose i didn’t find it funny and younger people wouldn’t understand it anyway.

[@crose7412]

@@lesliebarker5657 Younger people wouldn't understand an amputated toe or be familiar with Depeche Mode's back catalogue of hit singles?? Do you think they're morons?

[@RedRhino_za]

Still get the shivers when I hear your songs! Let the good times roll!

[@jackieyoshi6108]

EEE! Martin's smile is so cute!

[@cinnamongirl7877]

He got new beautiful teeth but I loved him with his crooked teeth😘😘😘

[@InfraRedLight]

@cinnamongirl7877 Exactly, Martin’s smile with his crooked teeth was adorable ❤️

[@CarolusRexMusic]

30 years of success but still humble. Inspiring.

[@Mikeyballs007]

Love those guys!

[@elenarugamas319]

Me encanta Martin Dave Vince todos, Depeche mode son lo máximo,

[@divernater]

Two of the greatest popmeisters of our time,, would be superb to hear what kind of grooves could come out of a complete reunion album with Vince and the Modes, a nusyth electropop album,, Im moist thinking about it,, :)

[@rbrtck]

Alan, too. Imagine DM as a five-piece plus Christian and Peter live.

[@michelschmitt631]

Pensées pour vous qui avez fait danser la planète Merci Vince!!!!!! Merci Depeche Mode

[@davidreynolds4684]

I cant believe Vince looks the very same as he did when i first sacw. Yazoo in Germany in the 80s.He still looks bored to tears when hes laying down incredible dance songs.

[@bicyclist2]

I wish Id known about this 8 years ago. Better late than never I guess. I grew up listening to Eurasure, DM, Yazoo, Tears for Fears, OMD, New Order, Modern English, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Pet Shop Boys. Thanks.

[@TaterRogers]

Definitely on the Mount Rushmore of electronic music!I hope VC would rejoin DM. RIP Fletch. Miss that guy! He had some sick bass tracks!

[@Impulse-One]

I wish i had half of Vince's creative genius!🤘🤘

[@thespaceram2879]

Stop doing satan's horns and denounce him. Unless you want to end up with the deciever satan in hell later. Willingly accept God=Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and repent from your wrong doings while there is time. As wrongdoers that we all are we must do so.

[@claudiomalz]

i love this récord it has a sound that today still sound futuristic

[@davidmarshall5665]

Nice to see them back together.

[@jose-nk5jz]

2 genios

[@Wolf.88]

Unbelievable. Thanks for posting. Gave me chills.

[@collapsingnewpunkie]

"..and I'm doing music for cartoons" this is funny to me for some reason I'm laughing so hard

[@rbrtck]

I wonder which cartoons, if he's speaking literally. Vince has done a fair number of side jobs in TV and movies. Once in a college astronomy class many years ago, I thought I recognized his unique style while watching a British science/nature show of some kind, and sure enough, Vince had composed the soundtrack for it.

[@freethis222]

Next time they collaborate I would be very happy to maintain a aerver for them to communicate through! You know, just to be able to hear how these tracks develop over time.

[@tangerine825]

Mr Vincent Clarke - Genius Of Synthpop ! Depeche Mode/Yazoo/The Assembly/Erasure/VCMG...Greets From Poland ;-)

[@dawidklucz849]

Yes definitely they're twins of ideas !!!! It was gift from Heaven Andy started DM cause after more than 40 years they're LEGENDS!!!! Same Yazoo and Erasure at their time are playing great !!!!

[@justinbarber5463]

Vince is a pure genius, Martin too but he didn't have that genius or confidence Vince had to just continue quitting bands to create another success. However funny how Vince talks so much more when Andy is not beside him. You see the real Vince coming through. Just so beautiful to see two such men so happy together. I don't believe Martin has been really happy in Depeche and had his heart and family problems in the 90s unlike Vince who's life has been very steady. Is has been a money career. These two have so much more in common. Two very soft and kind people. Made me love Gore more this interview.

[@rbrtck]

It's all relative. Vince is an introvert next to Andy, but Martin is even more introverted, so Vince is the more talkative one when he's with Martin.

[@sergeyivanov2449]

Fantastic Musiker!!! RESPEKT! !!!

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Its brilliant for these two musical geniuses to collaborate !!