Interviste a Martin e Dave (interessante!)
Inviato: mer ott 12, 2005 11:19 am
dal forum di E3W:
Martin Gore:
Q: Mr. Gore, ever since Depeche Mode has existed you have been written songs for your singer. Do you try to feel into him or is he your medium?
A: This question is brought up in every interview.
Q: The deeper you singer Dave Gahan dived into drug-addiction the more intensely he sang about religious redemption. You wrote the lyrics.
A: I never tried to feel into Dave. Maybe Dave himself is not able to explain what is going on within him. I any case I never understood him. Never.
I would say Dave is able to feel into my lyrics with all the passion of his soul. John the relevator is cover version of a song of the Blues singer Son House. I own an old Schellack single from 1930 with the original song.
Q: Does the album title "Playing the angle" refer to the bible as well?
A: No, it comes from the poker terminology.
Q: Your band colleage Dave Gahan once said: "EVerything Depeche Mode does becomes a myth"
A: Interesting aspect. Maybe it is in fact true, that I subconsciously use the bible or the great history of America for inspiration because of the excessive reaction of our audience. But I'd say Dave is right: OUr band is bigger than the total of their individuals.
Q: How do you account for the importance of the individual members of Depeche Mode?
A: Two years ago DAve and I released solo-Albums nearly at the same time. But neither him nor me have had the dimension of success, that Depeche Mode had in the past 25 years.
Q: Depeche Mode were considered to be estranged. The fan community was asking themselves if the band members were on speaking terms at all.
A: You refer to times when this may have been the case. It was the time when Dave disappeared for days from the recording sessions. But that is history.
Q: Dave Gahan nearly died in 1996...
A: Yes, but you can't deny that exactly during this period of time our best albums were created- SOFAD and Ultra. I admit, that the circumstances of their creation were not the best. At least Dave was going through hell. It is dangerous to claim that hard drugs or alcohol enhance creativity. But looking back I can say, we survived it. We worte musical history. Sometimes it is helpful to have tension around in order to be at the top of it.
Q: 1993 in New Orleans Depeche Mode had to break up a concert because your singer collapsed on stage.
A: It was neither the first nor the last time when we thought: now it's all over. Nobody knew at that time if Depeche Mode was going to continue for 8 or 9 months.
Then I wrote quite easiliy some new songs and we decided to restart Depeche Mode again. That was our album "Ultra". The recording sessions were pure horror, because Dave was so sick that he only managed to finish the vocals of one song in 6 weeks.
Q: But there were good times as well. You once compared Depeche Mode with an outlaw gang in a Western movie...
A:If you arrive in a city as a band, playing a sell-out football-stadium, you are the king of the city for one night. Everything will be arranged for you: parties, excess, free choice. The next day in the next city it's the same. And the day after tomorrow it's the same again...
Q:There are rumours that during the 1993-tour you had 120 employees, among them a psychiatrist and a drug dealer...
A: We went megalomaniac in every respect. We had 14 video screens which required a dozen of trucks for transport. I remember after one year on tour our manager told us that we had now all costs of the tour covered and were making money finally. And I thought, only now after one year? Why didn't somebody tell us about this before; perhaps we would have taken less that 14 video screens on the road.
Q: Isn't it a natural development to become bigger and bigger when you are a successful band?
A: Today I would say no. But we don't want to do without the luxury we got used to when we are on the road. A private jet is indispensable. Nobody would agree a 12 months tour when we had to travel by bus.
Q:A new tour is impending. Have you learned from your megalomania in the past?
A: I hope so. Our man for the image- Anton Corbijn- convinced us to project our own concert on the video screens to enhance the concert event instead of projecting filmed material of the band.
Q: Anton Corbijn also works for U2. Is there any kind of competition between you?
A:No. I never felt any kind of competition. If there is a newspaper referring to U2 as the greatest band in the world I just stop reading.
Dave Gahan:
Q: How do you account for the continual hype about Depeche Mode in the last 25 years?
A: Honestly, I don't know. When we started with Depeche Mode in 1980 I thought we would stay together as a band for 5 years at maximum. I'm still surprised how fast our concert tickets are selling...That's madness.
Q: Madness, that you have caused yourself by your thrilling stage presence...
A: There is still another Dave living in me who is longing to be heard. He comes out on stage and mixes with the energy of the audience.
Q: So your stage personality and everyday personality are different?
A: Ask my son Jimmy. He is thirteen and it was very hard for him to understand, what was the matter with his father on stage. Stella Rose is six years old and I've never taken her to a concert. For her I'm Daddy and the guy on stage with the mike in his hands is not her Daddy as she knows him. It would be too scary for her.
Q: Are you a caring father?
A: My family is definitely the most important thing in my life. It a perpetual challenge for me to become a better father and a better husband.
Q: To you take your familiy with you when you go on tour?
A: No because my children have to go to school. Only Jack my eldest son might come around. He is very enthusiastic about music and plays guitar very well.
Q: Does he want to become a pop star like his father?
A. No. He wants to become a musician in the first place. I support him of course and help him to learn more about music and studio technology.
Q: Do your songs appeal to him?
A: Yes I think so. Jimmy isn't interested at all. He is interested in his playstation and Laser sword fighting. And if he is listing to music it is Pink Floyd or the Rolling STones. He is even writing poetry...
Q: In your song "I want it all" you claim that you are never really satisfied.
A: In former times I tended to reject all love that was given to me. I tried to describe this feeling in my song. It was that way even in my childhood. I wanted to get close to certain people but when they were really close to me, I felt distressed and ran away...
Q: And nowadays?
A: I have to force myself to open my eyes and realise what is important to me. When I was constantly looking for something better und always thought: there is a person, who is better for me, I deceived myself. And my life ended up in chaos.
Q: Many of your songs are melancholic. Are you a melancholic guy?
A: By all means. I listen to melancholic songs. They inspire me. And from the (musical) pain I derive hope and longing. I am fortunate to be able to choose when and how I suffer.
Some years ago when I was close to the edge some guy said to me: Dave you suffer in luxury. I didn't understand what he meant. But now it has become clear to me that I can stop my self inflicted suffering like my former drug problem. I've got the choice and that is luxury.
Q: Do you suffer from being famous?
A: Yes, if my family is concerned. When I lived in Los Angeles it was really bad. There were lots of fans who were really obsessed. They sneaked around my house and placed flowers and gifts in front of my door and followed me everywhere. In New York it's quite different. Nobody really cares when I go shopping in a supermarket.
Q: So you have turned your back on your home country England?
A: New York is my home. But you should never say never. My brothers , my sisters and my mother live in England and that is why I visit England quite often. But after a few weeks I have to go back to Manhattan. I enjoy the creative energy of the city.
Q: So what is a typical day of Dave Gahan?
I get up very early because I suffer from insomnia. Then I sit there sliently with a cup of coffee in our little appartement and wait until my wife and my children wake up. Then I bring Stella to school and go to my studio to write new songs.
Q: You are never seen at any society parties. Why?
Cause I don't like such parties. I go to the MTV Awards because that is part of my job. But this whole celebrity-society is too superficial; only show-business. There are people approaching you and pretending to be your best friends, that you don't even know. I don't feel at ease. Everything is about showing off who is the greatest. I don't need that.
Translation by Galadriel Caras Galadhorn
faith and devotion
Martin Gore:
Q: Mr. Gore, ever since Depeche Mode has existed you have been written songs for your singer. Do you try to feel into him or is he your medium?
A: This question is brought up in every interview.
Q: The deeper you singer Dave Gahan dived into drug-addiction the more intensely he sang about religious redemption. You wrote the lyrics.
A: I never tried to feel into Dave. Maybe Dave himself is not able to explain what is going on within him. I any case I never understood him. Never.
I would say Dave is able to feel into my lyrics with all the passion of his soul. John the relevator is cover version of a song of the Blues singer Son House. I own an old Schellack single from 1930 with the original song.
Q: Does the album title "Playing the angle" refer to the bible as well?
A: No, it comes from the poker terminology.
Q: Your band colleage Dave Gahan once said: "EVerything Depeche Mode does becomes a myth"
A: Interesting aspect. Maybe it is in fact true, that I subconsciously use the bible or the great history of America for inspiration because of the excessive reaction of our audience. But I'd say Dave is right: OUr band is bigger than the total of their individuals.
Q: How do you account for the importance of the individual members of Depeche Mode?
A: Two years ago DAve and I released solo-Albums nearly at the same time. But neither him nor me have had the dimension of success, that Depeche Mode had in the past 25 years.
Q: Depeche Mode were considered to be estranged. The fan community was asking themselves if the band members were on speaking terms at all.
A: You refer to times when this may have been the case. It was the time when Dave disappeared for days from the recording sessions. But that is history.
Q: Dave Gahan nearly died in 1996...
A: Yes, but you can't deny that exactly during this period of time our best albums were created- SOFAD and Ultra. I admit, that the circumstances of their creation were not the best. At least Dave was going through hell. It is dangerous to claim that hard drugs or alcohol enhance creativity. But looking back I can say, we survived it. We worte musical history. Sometimes it is helpful to have tension around in order to be at the top of it.
Q: 1993 in New Orleans Depeche Mode had to break up a concert because your singer collapsed on stage.
A: It was neither the first nor the last time when we thought: now it's all over. Nobody knew at that time if Depeche Mode was going to continue for 8 or 9 months.
Then I wrote quite easiliy some new songs and we decided to restart Depeche Mode again. That was our album "Ultra". The recording sessions were pure horror, because Dave was so sick that he only managed to finish the vocals of one song in 6 weeks.
Q: But there were good times as well. You once compared Depeche Mode with an outlaw gang in a Western movie...
A:If you arrive in a city as a band, playing a sell-out football-stadium, you are the king of the city for one night. Everything will be arranged for you: parties, excess, free choice. The next day in the next city it's the same. And the day after tomorrow it's the same again...
Q:There are rumours that during the 1993-tour you had 120 employees, among them a psychiatrist and a drug dealer...
A: We went megalomaniac in every respect. We had 14 video screens which required a dozen of trucks for transport. I remember after one year on tour our manager told us that we had now all costs of the tour covered and were making money finally. And I thought, only now after one year? Why didn't somebody tell us about this before; perhaps we would have taken less that 14 video screens on the road.
Q: Isn't it a natural development to become bigger and bigger when you are a successful band?
A: Today I would say no. But we don't want to do without the luxury we got used to when we are on the road. A private jet is indispensable. Nobody would agree a 12 months tour when we had to travel by bus.
Q:A new tour is impending. Have you learned from your megalomania in the past?
A: I hope so. Our man for the image- Anton Corbijn- convinced us to project our own concert on the video screens to enhance the concert event instead of projecting filmed material of the band.
Q: Anton Corbijn also works for U2. Is there any kind of competition between you?
A:No. I never felt any kind of competition. If there is a newspaper referring to U2 as the greatest band in the world I just stop reading.
Dave Gahan:
Q: How do you account for the continual hype about Depeche Mode in the last 25 years?
A: Honestly, I don't know. When we started with Depeche Mode in 1980 I thought we would stay together as a band for 5 years at maximum. I'm still surprised how fast our concert tickets are selling...That's madness.
Q: Madness, that you have caused yourself by your thrilling stage presence...
A: There is still another Dave living in me who is longing to be heard. He comes out on stage and mixes with the energy of the audience.
Q: So your stage personality and everyday personality are different?
A: Ask my son Jimmy. He is thirteen and it was very hard for him to understand, what was the matter with his father on stage. Stella Rose is six years old and I've never taken her to a concert. For her I'm Daddy and the guy on stage with the mike in his hands is not her Daddy as she knows him. It would be too scary for her.
Q: Are you a caring father?
A: My family is definitely the most important thing in my life. It a perpetual challenge for me to become a better father and a better husband.
Q: To you take your familiy with you when you go on tour?
A: No because my children have to go to school. Only Jack my eldest son might come around. He is very enthusiastic about music and plays guitar very well.
Q: Does he want to become a pop star like his father?
A. No. He wants to become a musician in the first place. I support him of course and help him to learn more about music and studio technology.
Q: Do your songs appeal to him?
A: Yes I think so. Jimmy isn't interested at all. He is interested in his playstation and Laser sword fighting. And if he is listing to music it is Pink Floyd or the Rolling STones. He is even writing poetry...
Q: In your song "I want it all" you claim that you are never really satisfied.
A: In former times I tended to reject all love that was given to me. I tried to describe this feeling in my song. It was that way even in my childhood. I wanted to get close to certain people but when they were really close to me, I felt distressed and ran away...
Q: And nowadays?
A: I have to force myself to open my eyes and realise what is important to me. When I was constantly looking for something better und always thought: there is a person, who is better for me, I deceived myself. And my life ended up in chaos.
Q: Many of your songs are melancholic. Are you a melancholic guy?
A: By all means. I listen to melancholic songs. They inspire me. And from the (musical) pain I derive hope and longing. I am fortunate to be able to choose when and how I suffer.
Some years ago when I was close to the edge some guy said to me: Dave you suffer in luxury. I didn't understand what he meant. But now it has become clear to me that I can stop my self inflicted suffering like my former drug problem. I've got the choice and that is luxury.
Q: Do you suffer from being famous?
A: Yes, if my family is concerned. When I lived in Los Angeles it was really bad. There were lots of fans who were really obsessed. They sneaked around my house and placed flowers and gifts in front of my door and followed me everywhere. In New York it's quite different. Nobody really cares when I go shopping in a supermarket.
Q: So you have turned your back on your home country England?
A: New York is my home. But you should never say never. My brothers , my sisters and my mother live in England and that is why I visit England quite often. But after a few weeks I have to go back to Manhattan. I enjoy the creative energy of the city.
Q: So what is a typical day of Dave Gahan?
I get up very early because I suffer from insomnia. Then I sit there sliently with a cup of coffee in our little appartement and wait until my wife and my children wake up. Then I bring Stella to school and go to my studio to write new songs.
Q: You are never seen at any society parties. Why?
Cause I don't like such parties. I go to the MTV Awards because that is part of my job. But this whole celebrity-society is too superficial; only show-business. There are people approaching you and pretending to be your best friends, that you don't even know. I don't feel at ease. Everything is about showing off who is the greatest. I don't need that.
Translation by Galadriel Caras Galadhorn
faith and devotion
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