What's it like having two songwriters in the band now, and do you feel this adds strength to the project?Ī: Well, we did have two songwriters before in the band. Q: Dave brought some songs to this new album, as he did on "Playing The Angel".
Did all of it actually work?Ī: No, they were all in very good condition. Q: Obviously some of this vintage equipment was very old. There was literally boxes showing up every day. You've got a particular sound you like, and we'd say "let's try this thing". Q: Do you feel with all the new toys in the studio, that it helped or hurt the process of recording? Was there a fear of over-production, or was the new equipment helpful?Ī: It was very inspirational, just getting something to arrive that you've heard is good, and then trying it out. There is guitar on it, of course, but much more electronic than "Playing The Angel". Generally, I think it's more of an electronic album. We'd get the item out, and see what it sounded like. Every couple of days, a package would arrive. Ben was doing that during "Playing The Angel", right?Ī: Yeah, well Martin's got a new obsession I suppose, and he chose analog synthesizers and guitar pedals. Obviously, we had Martin's demos, but I think one of the driving forces, inspirationally, was Martin's obsession with eBay and analog synthesizers. Q: Was there any particular sound the band was aiming for, going into the studio?Ī: There never normally is when we go into the studio. I think we've produced something that is very good. It was even good fun, and we're very pleased with what we've produced. To be honest, the atmosphere is generally very very good.
Luke is doing the same role on this album, basically acting as an extra musician. Can you tell us more?Ī: His name is Luke Smith. Q: In some of the studio video clips, one of Ben's crew is playing a lot of guitar with Martin. We've recorded a lot more songs than usual, so there was a lot more work to be done. Ben's been more tyrant-like on this album. Maybe that's because the same guy doesn't want to work with us twice (laugh). Normally, Depeche Mode don't use the same guy twice. What's it's like having Ben back producing this new record, and what do you feel he and his crew bring to a Depeche Mode project?Īnswer (Fletch): We were very pleased with Ben on the last album. They’ve created a Facebook event for it, so check it out here.Question (Daniel Barassi): Ben Hillier is the producer of the new record. But if you’re a fan, you have very little time (if any at all) before the tickets sell out.Ĭlub Gaira in Escazú will be having a pre-show party. I don’t know much Depeche Mode, so I don’t quite mind missing it. Now THAT is a concert I really want to see. Metallica, however, is expected to surpass Depeche Mode in sheer magnitude and popularity. This is a concert you don’t want to miss. If you don’t, they’re available at SpecialTicket. If you already have your tickets, get there early.
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The concert begins at 9pm, but you can be sure the field will be full way before then. The Depeche Mode in Costa Rica concert is set for October 8th, held in Autodromo La Guácima. This is very likely to be a huge concert, as Depeche Mode has been known to put on some awesome shows. They are doing their “Tour of the Universe”, and Costa Rica will be their very next stop. The concert business is really bustling in this country as Depeche Mode in Costa Rica approaches.