Martin Gore
Encyclopedia
Martin Lee Gore is an English
songwriter
, lyricist
, singer, guitarist
, keyboardist
, remix
er and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode
and has written the vast majority of their songs. His work now spans over three decades, but he is probably best known as the composer of hits such as "Personal Jesus
", "Enjoy the Silence
" and "I Feel You
".
In addition to composing music and writing lyrics of the Depeche Mode songs, he has also sung some of them as the lead vocalist
, and usually solo, (for example, "Somebody", "A Question of Lust", "One Caress", "Home", "The Things You Said", "Jezebel" and "Sweetest Perfection"), as evidenced by most of the Depeche Mode concerts, and has been a backing vocalist
on many of the others.
In 1999 Gore received the Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
for "International Achievement".
Gore was born at Dagenham, Essex, England. He left Nicholas School, Basildon
, in 1977 and took a job as a bank cashier. During evenings, weekends and any other spare time, he was involved with the local band Norman and the Worms with school friend Phil Burdett who later went on to become a singer/songwriter himself.
In 1980, Gore met Andy "Fletch" Fletcher at the Van Gogh club. Fletcher recruited Gore into his band Composition of Sound along with Vince Clarke
. Soon the band drafted Dave Gahan to be the lead singer after hearing him sing "Heroes" by David Bowie
. Gahan is credited with the name "Depeche Mode
" after seeing the phrase as a title of a French fashion magazine, which later considered taking them to court
, but thought it would be good publicity for the magazine to let the band have the name.
Clarke left Depeche Mode
in late-1981 shortly after the release of the debut album Speak & Spell
. Gore sings lead vocals on several of the band's songs, notably ballads, his tenor
voice providing a contrast to David Gahan
's dramatic baritone
. Clarke wrote most of Depeche Mode's first album, Speak & Spell. Gore contributed two tracks, "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and the instrumental "Big Muff". "Any Second Now (voices)" features Gore's first lead vocals for the band. When Clarke announced his departure from Depeche Mode in 1981, citing the pressures of fame and creative differences, Gore took over songwriting. Gore had been writing material since the age of twelve.
Songs Gore wrote for Depeche Mode's second album, A Broken Frame
(1982) differed musically and lyrically from Clarke's. Gore's writing became gradually darker and more political on subsequent Depeche Mode albums.
Gore sometimes uses guitar
, typically his Gretsch White Falcon
or Gretsch Double Anniversary on Depeche Mode songs. The first time guitar was used as the main instrument was on "Personal Jesus
", although he used small guitar parts on previous songs, such as "Behind the Wheel
". Gore's guitar playing developed even more on Songs of Faith and Devotion
. However in live performances, he switches his keyboards for his guitar on some older Depeche Mode songs, such as "Never Let Me Down Again
" and "A Question of Time
". In mid 1990 Gore stated -
NME
- July 1990
On May 27, 1999 Gore was presented with an award for "International Achievement", by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
, at the 44th Ivor Novello Awards
, at The Grosvenor House Hotel
in Park Lane
. Gore was presented with his award by Daniel Miller, whose speech commended Gore's work as Depeche Mode's songwriter, and the fact that for nearly twenty years the band have managed to connect, through their music, with people all over the world. Other attendees at the music industry-only event included Rod Stewart
and Robbie Williams
.
Gore remains the primary songwriter for Depeche Mode.
. Gore responds to the source's information and is quoted in Miller's book saying, "It brings up family traumas" and "It's one of those things I'd rather not talk about."
In an interview for Revolver Magazine from 2001, writer J.D. Considine quotes Andrew Fletcher
: "Actually, his (Gore's) dad is American, and he's black and lives in Virginia
" says Fletcher. "Since then, Martin's met his dad... He looks the spitting image of Martin." The article briefly addresses Gore's lyrics from "Goodnight Lovers" from Exciter, positing a possible racial connotation with line "When you're born a lover, you're born to suffer / Like all soul sisters and soul brothers." Considine also poses the question of whether Depeche Mode can be considered an "American band," based on where the members resided at time of writing in 2001 and also Gore's biological heritage.
Gore currently lives in Santa Barbara, California
. He is now divorced from his wife of twelve years, lingerie designer and model Suzanne Boisvert-Gore. He has three children: two daughters Viva Lee Gore (born June 6, 1991) and Ava Lee Gore (born August 21, 1995) and a son Calo Leon Gore (born July 27, 2002).
Martin is the uncle from Dean Micheal Oldfield & Louis Hyde, from the band Basic, also from Basildon and also playing synthpop influenced by Depeche Mode.
Martin Gore / Vince Clarke collaboration
Former Depeche Mode colleague Vince Clarke
collaborated with Martin for the first time since 1981 as techno duo VCMG on a yet-untitled instrumental minimalist electronic dance album, set to be released in early 2012. The first EP entitled "Spock" will be released worldwide exclusively on Beatport on 30 November 2011.
's lead vocals are generally handled by David Gahan
, but on occasion Gore will sing lead vocals. These are all the songs he sings in chronological order:
(ex: "Everything Counts").
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
, singer, guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, keyboardist
Keyboardist
A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists or organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, requiring a more...
, remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
er and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
and has written the vast majority of their songs. His work now spans over three decades, but he is probably best known as the composer of hits such as "Personal Jesus
Personal Jesus
"Personal Jesus" is Depeche Mode's 23rd UK single, released on August 29, 1989, and the first single from the album Violator. The single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100...
", "Enjoy the Silence
Enjoy the Silence
"Enjoy the Silence" is Depeche Mode's twenty-fourth UK single, released on 16 January 1990, and the second single from the then upcoming album Violator....
" and "I Feel You
I Feel You
"I Feel You" is Depeche Mode's twenty-seventh UK single, released on February 15, 1993, and the first single for the then upcoming album Songs of Faith and Devotion. The song peaked at #8 on the UK Singles Chart and also made #1 and #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Dance Music/Club Play...
".
In addition to composing music and writing lyrics of the Depeche Mode songs, he has also sung some of them as the lead vocalist
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, and usually solo, (for example, "Somebody", "A Question of Lust", "One Caress", "Home", "The Things You Said", "Jezebel" and "Sweetest Perfection"), as evidenced by most of the Depeche Mode concerts, and has been a backing vocalist
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
on many of the others.
In 1999 Gore received the Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors was founded in 1947.It represents its members within the industry, to the government and to the European Commission....
for "International Achievement".
Career
Basildon
Basildon is a town located in the Basildon District of the county of Essex, England.It lies east of Central London and south of the county town of Chelmsford...
, in 1977 and took a job as a bank cashier. During evenings, weekends and any other spare time, he was involved with the local band Norman and the Worms with school friend Phil Burdett who later went on to become a singer/songwriter himself.
In 1980, Gore met Andy "Fletch" Fletcher at the Van Gogh club. Fletcher recruited Gore into his band Composition of Sound along with Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke is an English synthpop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been involved with a number of successful groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly and Erasure....
. Soon the band drafted Dave Gahan to be the lead singer after hearing him sing "Heroes" by David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
. Gahan is credited with the name "Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
" after seeing the phrase as a title of a French fashion magazine, which later considered taking them to court
Court
A court is a form of tribunal, often a governmental institution, with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law...
, but thought it would be good publicity for the magazine to let the band have the name.
Clarke left Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
in late-1981 shortly after the release of the debut album Speak & Spell
Speak & Spell (album)
Speak & Spell is the first album from the British electronic group Depeche Mode, recorded and released in 1981. The album peaked at #10 in the UK Albums Chart.-Overview:This was the only Depeche Mode album with Vince Clarke as a member of the band...
. Gore sings lead vocals on several of the band's songs, notably ballads, his tenor
Tenor
The tenor is a type of male singing voice and is the highest male voice within the modal register. The typical tenor voice lies between C3, the C one octave below middle C, to the A above middle C in choral music, and up to high C in solo work. The low extreme for tenors is roughly B2...
voice providing a contrast to David Gahan
David Gahan
Dave Gahan is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the baritone lead singer for the British electronic music band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980. He is also an accomplished solo artist, releasing albums in 2003 and 2007...
's dramatic baritone
Baritone
Baritone is a type of male singing voice that lies between the bass and tenor voices. It is the most common male voice. Originally from the Greek , meaning deep sounding, music for this voice is typically written in the range from the second F below middle C to the F above middle C Baritone (or...
. Clarke wrote most of Depeche Mode's first album, Speak & Spell. Gore contributed two tracks, "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and the instrumental "Big Muff". "Any Second Now (voices)" features Gore's first lead vocals for the band. When Clarke announced his departure from Depeche Mode in 1981, citing the pressures of fame and creative differences, Gore took over songwriting. Gore had been writing material since the age of twelve.
Songs Gore wrote for Depeche Mode's second album, A Broken Frame
A Broken Frame
* All compositions by Martin Gore.* David Gahan sings lead vocals on all songs except "Shouldn't Have Done That" which is a duet with Gore. "Nothing to Fear" and "Further Excerpts From: My Secret Garden" are instrumental.-2006 re-release:...
(1982) differed musically and lyrically from Clarke's. Gore's writing became gradually darker and more political on subsequent Depeche Mode albums.
Gore sometimes uses guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, typically his Gretsch White Falcon
Gretsch White Falcon
The Gretsch White Falcon is a visually distinctive guitar commercially introduced in 1955 by Gretsch. While it has seen vast and substantial changes to its body shape and features through the years, and is currently offered in several styles, the White Falcon has always maintained a striking and...
or Gretsch Double Anniversary on Depeche Mode songs. The first time guitar was used as the main instrument was on "Personal Jesus
Personal Jesus
"Personal Jesus" is Depeche Mode's 23rd UK single, released on August 29, 1989, and the first single from the album Violator. The single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100...
", although he used small guitar parts on previous songs, such as "Behind the Wheel
Behind the Wheel
"Behind the Wheel" is Depeche Mode's twentieth UK single, released on December 28, 1987, and the third single for the album Music for the Masses. Peaking at #21 in the UK charts, it hit #6 in West Germany....
". Gore's guitar playing developed even more on Songs of Faith and Devotion
Songs of Faith and Devotion
Songs of Faith and Devotion is the eighth album by the British electronic music group Depeche Mode, released in 1993 on Mute Records. The album incorporated more guitar textures than previous releases. Upon its release, Songs of Faith and Devotion reached number one in both the UK and US album...
. However in live performances, he switches his keyboards for his guitar on some older Depeche Mode songs, such as "Never Let Me Down Again
Never Let Me Down Again
"Never Let Me Down Again" is Depeche Mode's nineteenth UK single, released on August 24, 1987, and the second single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses. A relatively moderate hit in the UK, at #22, it was a smash in West Germany, where it hit #2, and a Top 10 success in several other...
" and "A Question of Time
A Question of Time
"A Question of Time" is Depeche Mode's seventeenth UK single, released on August 11, 1986, following the similarly titled "A Question of Lust" single....
". In mid 1990 Gore stated -
NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
- July 1990
On May 27, 1999 Gore was presented with an award for "International Achievement", by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors was founded in 1947.It represents its members within the industry, to the government and to the European Commission....
, at the 44th Ivor Novello Awards
Ivor Novello Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. They are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and were first introduced in 1955.Nicknamed The Ivors, the awards take place...
, at The Grosvenor House Hotel
Grosvenor House Hotel
Grosvenor House is a large and luxurious hotel. The iconic Mayfair, London hotel is owned by the Sahara Group. The name has also been licensed to a property in Dubai....
in Park Lane
Park Lane
Park Lane may refer to:*Park Lane , an investment bank in Los Angeles, California*Park Lane , a road in London, UK*Park Lane , a shopping mall in Halifax, Nova Scotia*Park Lane , a rugby stadium in Greater Manchester, UK...
. Gore was presented with his award by Daniel Miller, whose speech commended Gore's work as Depeche Mode's songwriter, and the fact that for nearly twenty years the band have managed to connect, through their music, with people all over the world. Other attendees at the music industry-only event included Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
and Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
.
Gore remains the primary songwriter for Depeche Mode.
Personal life
Gore's biological father was a black GI stationed in Britain. Gore was raised by his stepfather and biological mother and, as an adult, met his father in the American SouthSouthern United States
The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States...
. Gore responds to the source's information and is quoted in Miller's book saying, "It brings up family traumas" and "It's one of those things I'd rather not talk about."
In an interview for Revolver Magazine from 2001, writer J.D. Considine quotes Andrew Fletcher
Andrew Fletcher (musician)
Andy Fletcher , known as "Fletch", is a co-founder and member of the English synth band Depeche Mode.-Depeche Mode:...
: "Actually, his (Gore's) dad is American, and he's black and lives in Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
" says Fletcher. "Since then, Martin's met his dad... He looks the spitting image of Martin." The article briefly addresses Gore's lyrics from "Goodnight Lovers" from Exciter, positing a possible racial connotation with line "When you're born a lover, you're born to suffer / Like all soul sisters and soul brothers." Considine also poses the question of whether Depeche Mode can be considered an "American band," based on where the members resided at time of writing in 2001 and also Gore's biological heritage.
Gore currently lives in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
. He is now divorced from his wife of twelve years, lingerie designer and model Suzanne Boisvert-Gore. He has three children: two daughters Viva Lee Gore (born June 6, 1991) and Ava Lee Gore (born August 21, 1995) and a son Calo Leon Gore (born July 27, 2002).
Martin is the uncle from Dean Micheal Oldfield & Louis Hyde, from the band Basic, also from Basildon and also playing synthpop influenced by Depeche Mode.
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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FRA Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
GER Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
SWE Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan, earlier known as Topplistan and Hitlistan and other names, is since October 2007 the Swedish national record chart, based on sales data from Swedish Recording Industry Association .... |
SWI Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
US Dan |
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| Counterfeit² Counterfeit² Counterfeit² is the first solo LP by Martin Gore, the primary songwriter for the band Depeche Mode, and his second release .... |
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102 | 32 | 52 | 12 | 23 | 79 | 3 |
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
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| Counterfeit e.p. Counterfeit e.p. Counterfeit e.p. is the first solo recording by Martin L. Gore, the primary songwriter for the band Depeche Mode.Released in 1989, Counterfeit is a six-song E.P. of cover songs, hence the name, implying that the songs were not written by Gore... |
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156 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
DEN |
FRA Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
GER Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
US Alt |
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| 1989 | "Compulsion" | — | — | — | — | 18 | Counterfeit e.p. | ||
| 2003 | "Stardust" | 44 | 16 | 92 | 29 | — | Counterfeit² | ||
| "Loverman" | — | — | — | 53 | — | ||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
Covers and collaborations
- Martin Gore played keyboard on two tracks from Annette & Inga Humpe, called "Happiness Is Hard To Take" & "Don't Know Where I Belong" from their 1985 album Humpe Humpe
- Martin contributes a cover of Leonard CohenLeonard CohenLeonard Norman Cohen, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality and interpersonal relationships...
's "Coming Back To You" on the 1995 tribute album Tower of Song: A Tribute to Leonard CohenTower of SongTower of Song: The Songs of Leonard Cohen is a tribute album to Leonard Cohen, released in 1995 on A&M Records. It takes its name of a song by Cohen, that has been covered by Marianne Faithfull, Robert Forster, Peter Gabriel, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Martha Wainwright... - Martin Gore sang backing vocals on the ClientClient (band)Client are an English electronic musical group from London. They are most popular in Germany where they have had limited commercial success...
song "Overdrive" from their 2004 album CityCity (Client album)City is the second studio album by the English electronic group Client. Released on 27 September 2004, the album features guest appearances by Carl Barât and Pete Doherty of The Libertines and by Martin L...
. - He played guitar on the Gwen StefaniGwen StefaniGwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
song "Wonderful Life" on her 2006 album The Sweet EscapeThe Sweet EscapeThe Sweet Escape is the second and final solo studio album by American recording artist Gwen Stefani, released in the United States on December 5, 2006 by Interscope Records. Having originally intended to return to No Doubt after her 2004 solo album Love. Angel. Music...
. - Gore collaborated on the band OnetwoOnetwo (band)Onetwo is a synth pop group formed in 2000 by singer Claudia Brücken and keyboardist/singer Paul Humphreys . Their collaboration had no name until 2004....
's track "Cloud Nine" by playing the guitar and as songwriter of the song, which can be found on their 2007 album called InsteadInstead (album)Instead is the first album by synthpop duo Onetwo. It was released as a CD and as a download. The album contains two covers: Pink Floyd's "Have a Cigar" and Cat Power's "I Don't Blame You".-CD: There / TTCDX004:...
. - On 16 June 2009, a French band called Nouvelle VagueNouvelle Vague (band)Nouvelle Vague is a French musical collective led by musicians Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux. Their name is a play on words, meaning "new wave" in French, and "bossa nova" in Portuguese...
released a cover of Depeche Mode song "Master and ServantMaster and Servant"Master and Servant" is Depeche Mode's eleventh UK single and the second single from the Some Great Reward album...
" on their album 3, with leading vocal of Melanie PainMélanie PainMélanie Pain is a French indie pop singer from Caen. She came to fame through performing with the new wave band Nouvelle Vague.-Biography:...
. The album credits added the label "feat. Martin Gore" to that song, since Gore sings the backing vocals. - Martin Gore sang backing vocals on the 2010 Nitzer EbbNitzer EbbNitzer Ebb is a British EBM group formed in 1982 by Essex school friends Vaughan "Bon" Harris , Douglas McCarthy , and David Gooday .-Band name:...
track "Once You Say", included on their Industrial Complex album. - Also in 2010, Tim Simenon's Bomb the BassBomb the BassBomb the Bass is the umbrella title for the output of British musician and producer, Tim Simenon. The band, which has evolved its style over the years, has been classed as electronic or dance....
album Back to Light was published, which is containing the instrumental "Milakia", co-written by Martin Gore during the Ultra sessions. Besides this Martin also played synthesizer on the track. - The album Nameless from Compact SpaceCompact Space (band)Compact Space is a band featuring Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and vocalist Florian Kraemmer. They started writing together in 2008 and released their first album in 2011. The first single 'Push Push' was released on iTunes and Amazon in October 2009 through their own label Elsbeere Recordings,...
, the band from Depeche Mode collaborators Christian EignerChristian EignerChristian Eigner is an Austrian drummer, composer, live and session musician.- Depeche Mode & Christian Eigner :...
, Daryl BamonteDaryl BamonteDaryl Bamonte is known for working for Depeche Mode and The Cure. His company Bamonte Artist Management represents the bands Das Shadow and Compact Space, as well as artists Producer/Mixer/Engineer/Programmer Paul "P-Dub" Walton, Songwriter/Musician/Producer Andrew Phillpott, and...
& singer Florian Kraemmer includes a track "The Unstoppable Collision" with Martin Gore on guitar, which was released on 24 June 2011. - Martin sings lead vocals on the 2011 Motor single "Man Made Machine" from their forthcoming album, which 1rst premiered on radio channel BBC 6 on 8 May 2011.
Martin Gore / Vince Clarke collaboration
Former Depeche Mode colleague Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke is an English synthpop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been involved with a number of successful groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly and Erasure....
collaborated with Martin for the first time since 1981 as techno duo VCMG on a yet-untitled instrumental minimalist electronic dance album, set to be released in early 2012. The first EP entitled "Spock" will be released worldwide exclusively on Beatport on 30 November 2011.
Remixes
- 1994 Spirit Feel – "Rejoice" (Mystic Span Mix)
- 1995 GarbageGarbage (band)Garbage are an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson , Steve Marker and Butch Vig . All four members are involved in songwriting and production...
– "Queer" (The Most Beautiful Woman in Town Mix) - 1999 ONON (music)ON was a solo project of Ken Andrews, which he started after the breakup of his previous band, Failure. The music of ON was not unlike that of Failure, in terms of songwriting, but the overall sound was more based on electronics, with less emphasis on guitars and the typical heavy rock sound.ON...
– "Soluble Words" (Sublingual Remix) - 2003 Señor Coconut And His OrchestraUwe SchmidtUwe Schmidt , is a German composer, musician and producer of electronic music. He is often regarded as the father of electrolatino, electrogospel and acitón music.- Career :...
– "Smooth Operator" (In-Disguise Remix)
Depeche Mode songs with Gore on lead vocals
Depeche ModeDepeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
's lead vocals are generally handled by David Gahan
David Gahan
Dave Gahan is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the baritone lead singer for the British electronic music band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980. He is also an accomplished solo artist, releasing albums in 2003 and 2007...
, but on occasion Gore will sing lead vocals. These are all the songs he sings in chronological order:
- Speak & SpellSpeak & Spell (album)Speak & Spell is the first album from the British electronic group Depeche Mode, recorded and released in 1981. The album peaked at #10 in the UK Albums Chart.-Overview:This was the only Depeche Mode album with Vince Clarke as a member of the band...
- "Any Second Now (voices)"
- Construction Time AgainConstruction Time AgainConstruction Time Again is the third studio album by the British electronic band Depeche Mode, released in 1983. This was the first Depeche Mode album with Alan Wilder, who composed the songs "Two Minute Warning" and "The Landscape Is Changing"...
- "Pipeline"
- Some Great RewardSome Great RewardSome Great Reward is the fourth album by the British electronic group Depeche Mode, released in 1984. The album peaked at #5 in the UK and at #51 in the US. The title comes from the last lines of the bridge in "Lie to Me" when it repeats near the end....
- "It Doesn't Matter"
- "Somebody"
- Black CelebrationBlack CelebrationBlack Celebration is the fifth studio album by Depeche Mode. Released by Mute Records on 17 March 1986, it further cemented the darkening sound that was initially hinted towards on their album Construction Time Again and Some Great Reward. Black Celebration was cited as one of the most influential...
- "A Question of LustA Question of Lust"A Question of Lust" is Depeche Mode's sixteenth UK single, released on 14 April 1986.It is the second Depeche Mode single with Martin Gore on lead vocals, after "Somebody" and the first to be released in its own right...
" - "Sometimes"
- "It Doesn't Matter Two"
- "World Full of Nothing"
- "Black Day" ["Stripped" single]
- "A Question of Lust
- Music for the MassesMusic for the MassesMusic for the Masses is the sixth studio album by Depeche Mode. It was released by Mute Records on September 28, 1987, and was supported by the Music for the Masses Tour.-Mainstream success in the United States:...
- "The Things You Said"
- "I Want You Now"
- "Route 66Route 66 (song)" Route 66", often rendered simply as "Route 66", is a popular song and rhythm and blues standard, composed in 1946 by American songwriter Bobby Troup. It was first recorded in the same year by Nat King Cole, and was subsequently covered by many artists including Chuck Berry in 1961, The Rolling...
" (cover of a song by Bobby TroupBobby TroupRobert William "Bobby" Troup Jr. was an American actor, jazz pianist and songwriter. He is best known for writing the popular standard " Route 66", and for his role as Dr...
[B-Side of "Behind the WheelBehind the Wheel"Behind the Wheel" is Depeche Mode's twentieth UK single, released on December 28, 1987, and the third single for the album Music for the Masses. Peaking at #21 in the UK charts, it hit #6 in West Germany....
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- ViolatorViolator (album)Violator is the seventh studio album by the English electronic group Depeche Mode, released by Mute Records on 19 March 1990.Preceded by the hit singles "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence" , Violator propelled the band into international stardom. The album yielded two further hit singles,...
- "Enjoy the Silence" (Harmonium version only) ["Enjoy the Silence" single]
- "Waiting For the Night"
- "Sweetest Perfection"
- "Blue Dress"
- Songs of Faith and DevotionSongs of Faith and DevotionSongs of Faith and Devotion is the eighth album by the British electronic music group Depeche Mode, released in 1993 on Mute Records. The album incorporated more guitar textures than previous releases. Upon its release, Songs of Faith and Devotion reached number one in both the UK and US album...
- "Death's Door" [Until the End of the WorldUntil the End of the World (soundtrack)Until the End of the World is a soundtrack album to the film of the same name, released in 1991 on Warner Bros. Records. One song on the album—U2's "Until the End of the World", had been previously released on that band's 1991 album Achtung Baby—all of the other songs were original contributions,...
soundtrack and Condemnation single] - "Judas"
- "One Caress"
- "Death's Door" [Until the End of the World
- Ultra
- "HomeHome (Depeche Mode song)"Home" is Depeche Mode's thirty-third UK single, released on June 16, 1997, and the third single for the album Ultra. It is also the third UK single with Martin Gore on lead vocals, and the second stand-alone single with him on lead vocals .Though it was...
" - "The Bottom Line"
- "Home
- ExciterExciter (album)Exciter is Depeche Mode's tenth studio album, which was released on 14 May 2001 in the UK and May 15 in the US. It uses more digital music technology compared to their other albums. It was produced by Mark Bell of Björk and LFO fame...
- "Comatose"
- "Breathe"
- Playing the AngelPlaying the AngelPlaying the Angel is the eleventh studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2005 by Mute Records and in the United States and Canada on 18 October by Sire Records and Reprise Records. It was supported by the Touring the Angel...
- "Macro"
- "Damaged People"
- Sounds of the UniverseSounds of the UniverseSounds of the Universe is the twelfth studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in Europe on 20 April 2009 and in the United States and Canada on 21 April 2009...
- "Jezebel"
- "The Sun and the Moon and the Stars" (bonus track)
Duets
These are songs where Gahan and Gore have around equal singing time, in chronological order. In some instances, both sing at the same time (ex: "Behind the Wheel"), and in others, Gahan sang the verses while Gore sang the chorusRefrain
A refrain is the line or lines that are repeated in music or in verse; the "chorus" of a song...
(ex: "Everything Counts").
- A Broken FrameA Broken Frame* All compositions by Martin Gore.* David Gahan sings lead vocals on all songs except "Shouldn't Have Done That" which is a duet with Gore. "Nothing to Fear" and "Further Excerpts From: My Secret Garden" are instrumental.-2006 re-release:...
- "Shouldn't Have Done That"
- Construction Time AgainConstruction Time AgainConstruction Time Again is the third studio album by the British electronic band Depeche Mode, released in 1983. This was the first Depeche Mode album with Alan Wilder, who composed the songs "Two Minute Warning" and "The Landscape Is Changing"...
- "Everything CountsEverything Counts"Everything Counts" was Depeche Mode's eighth UK single and third US single , from the then upcoming album Construction Time Again...
" - "Shame"
- "Everything Counts
- Some Great RewardSome Great RewardSome Great Reward is the fourth album by the British electronic group Depeche Mode, released in 1984. The album peaked at #5 in the UK and at #51 in the US. The title comes from the last lines of the bridge in "Lie to Me" when it repeats near the end....
- "People Are PeoplePeople Are People"People Are People" is Depeche Mode's tenth UK single it was their first hit single in the US and the first single for the Some Great Reward album....
" - "Something to Do"
- "People Are People
- Catching Up with Depeche ModeCatching Up with Depeche ModeCatching Up with Depeche Mode is a compilation released only in North America by British band Depeche Mode on November 11, 1985.As the title suggests it was an attempt to let the public catch up with the band's four previous LP's, by including singles and album songs...
- "Shake The DiseaseShake the Disease"Shake the Disease" is Depeche Mode's thirteenth UK single , and was not released on an actual studio album but was released on the compilation The Singles in the same year, along with "It's Called a Heart". It reached #18 in the UK singles chart...
" - "Fly On The Windscreen"
- "Shake The Disease
- Black CelebrationBlack CelebrationBlack Celebration is the fifth studio album by Depeche Mode. Released by Mute Records on 17 March 1986, it further cemented the darkening sound that was initially hinted towards on their album Construction Time Again and Some Great Reward. Black Celebration was cited as one of the most influential...
- "Here Is the House"
- "Dressed in Black"
- "Breathing in Fumes" [B-side to "Stripped"] (the transformed voice throughout the song is the one of Martin Gore)
- Music for the MassesMusic for the MassesMusic for the Masses is the sixth studio album by Depeche Mode. It was released by Mute Records on September 28, 1987, and was supported by the Music for the Masses Tour.-Mainstream success in the United States:...
- "Never Let Me Down AgainNever Let Me Down Again"Never Let Me Down Again" is Depeche Mode's nineteenth UK single, released on August 24, 1987, and the second single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses. A relatively moderate hit in the UK, at #22, it was a smash in West Germany, where it hit #2, and a Top 10 success in several other...
" - "Behind the WheelBehind the Wheel"Behind the Wheel" is Depeche Mode's twentieth UK single, released on December 28, 1987, and the third single for the album Music for the Masses. Peaking at #21 in the UK charts, it hit #6 in West Germany....
" - "Pleasure, Little Treasure" [B-side to "Never Let Me Down AgainNever Let Me Down Again"Never Let Me Down Again" is Depeche Mode's nineteenth UK single, released on August 24, 1987, and the second single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses. A relatively moderate hit in the UK, at #22, it was a smash in West Germany, where it hit #2, and a Top 10 success in several other...
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- "Never Let Me Down Again
- ViolatorViolator (album)Violator is the seventh studio album by the English electronic group Depeche Mode, released by Mute Records on 19 March 1990.Preceded by the hit singles "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence" , Violator propelled the band into international stardom. The album yielded two further hit singles,...
- "Waiting for the Night"
- Ultra
- "Insight"
- "Surrender" [B-side to "Only When I Lose Myself"], albeit only towards the end of the track.
- ExciterExciter (album)Exciter is Depeche Mode's tenth studio album, which was released on 14 May 2001 in the UK and May 15 in the US. It uses more digital music technology compared to their other albums. It was produced by Mark Bell of Björk and LFO fame...
- "Dream On"
- Playing the AngelPlaying the AngelPlaying the Angel is the eleventh studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2005 by Mute Records and in the United States and Canada on 18 October by Sire Records and Reprise Records. It was supported by the Touring the Angel...
- "The Sinner in Me"
- "Nothing's Impossible"
- "Newborn" [B-side to "A Pain That I'm Used ToA Pain that I'm Used To"A Pain That I'm Used To" is the second single and opening track of the album Playing the Angel by Depeche Mode, and the forty-second DM single overall. The single was released on 12 December 2005 by Mute Records. The single contains remixes by UK Mute label mates Goldfrapp, and Jacques Lu Cont ....
"] - "Free" [B-side to "Precious"]
- Sounds of the UniverseSounds of the UniverseSounds of the Universe is the twelfth studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in Europe on 20 April 2009 and in the United States and Canada on 21 April 2009...
- "Little Soul"
- "PeacePeacePeace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility, peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the...
" - "Hole to Feed"
- "Corrupt"
- "Oh Well" [bonus track]
Live
These are songs that Gore has sung lead live, although the studio versions are sung by Gahan, in chronological order of the song's first live performance by Gore. It includes his solo concerts in 2003. To date, the only Gore-lead song that was sung by Gahan live was "Route 66" which was the closer during the World Violation Tour.- Little 15 (The World Violation Tour)
- Here is the House (The World Violation Tour)
- CondemnationCondemnation (song)"Condemnation" is a song by Depeche Mode, released as the group's twenty-ninth United Kingdom single on September 13, 1993 , and the third single from their album Songs of Faith and Devotion. The song reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart."Condemnation" is a gospel-esque song with a rock twist...
(The Exotic Tour, Summer Tour '94, The Exciter Tour, Solo) - Waiting for the Night (The Exotic Tour)
- Sister of Night (The Singles Tour, The Exciter Tour, Tour Of The Universe)
- Dressed in Black (The Exciter Tour, Tour Of The Universe)
- Surrender (The Exciter Tour, Solo)
- Only When I Lose Myself (Solo only)
- In Your Room (Solo only)
- Walking in My ShoesWalking in My Shoes"Walking in My Shoes" is Depeche Mode's twenty-eighth UK single, released on 26 April 1993, and the second single for the album Songs of Faith and Devotion...
(Solo only) - The Love Thieves (Solo only)
- Enjoy the SilenceEnjoy the Silence"Enjoy the Silence" is Depeche Mode's twenty-fourth UK single, released on 16 January 1990, and the second single from the then upcoming album Violator....
(Solo only) - Shake the DiseaseShake the Disease"Shake the Disease" is Depeche Mode's thirteenth UK single , and was not released on an actual studio album but was released on the compilation The Singles in the same year, along with "It's Called a Heart". It reached #18 in the UK singles chart...
(Solo, Touring the Angel, Tour Of The Universe) - Leave in SilenceLeave in Silence"Leave in Silence" is the sixth UK single by Depeche Mode originally released on 16 August 1982. It is the first Depeche Mode single in the UK with the "Bong" label, which is still used to this day. It is also the first Depeche Mode song to have more than one remix of itself."Leave in Silence"...
(Touring The Angel) - Little Soul (Tour Of The Universe)
- FreeloveFreelove"Freelove" is Depeche Mode's thirty-eighth UK single, released on November 5 2001 in the UK and December 11 in the U.S. It is the third single for the album Exciter....
(Tour Of The Universe) - Clean (Tour Of The Universe)
- Insight (Tour Of The Universe)
Sources
- Malins, Steve. Depeche Mode : Black Celebration : The Biography. Andre Deutsch, 2007. ISBN 978-0-23300-1-784
- Miller, Jonathan. Stripped: Depeche Mode 2003, 2004, Omnibus Press ISBN 1-84449-415-2
- Tobler, John. NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd, 1992. CN 5585. ISBN 0-600-57602-7
External links
- Martin Gore Interview in SPIN
- Martin Gore's DJ Chart from BeatportBeatportBeatport is an online music store specializing in electronic dance music and culture. Beatport is a privately held company owned and operated by Beatport LLC and based in Denver, Colorado.-History:...