Depeche Mode Tribute - Forced To Mode Interview
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- čas přidán 31. 12. 2023
- My second interview with the worlds greatest Depeche Mode tribute - Forced To Mode.
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With this interview, i figured out they have 3 albums, now i know why the tribute sounds so good. Amazing 3 albums. Gave me good NIN vibes. I bought them very quick.
Forced to Mode is awesome. I wish they'd come to the states.
Best DM Tribute Band Ever!
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I’ve been a fan of DM since 1984 & these guys sound and look fantastic. They’re delivering sets that all long term fans crave & seem to be putting more work & imagination into their arrangements than their idols! Will definitely try & see them next time!!
@@harveyshackleton3108 🙌 Saw them live in April 2023, loved it
I don’t know , there’s that Colombian dad with his kids
@@Reprodestruxion I´ve seen videos of this guy and his kids, they are amazing!
One of the best tributes and a huge inspiration to the model of tribute bands. A huge fan! Bravo.
So excited for Friday's gig - we are travelling down from the North West. Thank you for coming to the UK Forced to Mode and thank you VG for airing this interview!
2016 Gothic meets klassic in Leipzig we were waiting for "some kind of Depeche Mode cover band" to start. We were standing with our backs to the stage, talking and drinking. And expecting nothing... And then the first sounds came and Christan started singing and we all turned round and asked "Dave are you there?"
After that, F2M had a lot more fans.
London loved Force to Mode! Live Photographic, Leave in Silence, But not Tonight... Wow! Come back soon!
Without DM, there's no tribute bands. And DM will never be replaced. Glad to know FTM stays humble, grounded and make some DM fans happy.
Great interview! I've been watching F2M on video for YeaaaArs and in full agreement, their music is impeccable! I also totally agree on their stage appearance, not trying to embody the members rather emulate the DM sound which the hit spot on. Lastly the F2M set lists are Always unbelievable! HUGE thank you from a Very very jealous American!
Absolutely awesome, Sir. Thank you.
I have tickets for the next Forced To Mode concert in Denmark and I am really looking forward to seeing this show, actually I am looking even more forward to listening to their fantastic attention to detail.
Now I subscribed to their CZcams channel and I am going to listen to the Forced Movement songs.
-Andy Ry Denmark
Imagine hearing the 101 live show again...1988 absolutely magic...this is just wonderful for the fans..❤❤❤ thank you...
Hiya Vaughn... HNY 2024.Hopeing all goes fab this next year. You are based in Europe now? Great to hear...you will thrive there. Soooo grateful that you brought us myyyyy favvv Forced to Mode. What a dream it would be to see their shows in N.America. They are so gifted and i adore lead singer's pure vocals. They remind me of how Dave's used to be. p.s. i am sure Martin, at least, will see this interview.
FORCED TO MODE are musician a truly band inspired by DM. Are the Best for far.
Come to Los Angeles!!
I love your cat behind❤
They are amazing!!!! So great and talented musicians
The Force to Mode London gig was a DM convention! A meeting of like minded people enjoying again the music which has captivated us for the past 4 decades! Respect to the Force to Mode lads for making this possible!
Requests for future UK shows:
- Somebody
- Sometimes
- The Sun & The Rainfall
It is nice to see, that you are still in Contact with F2M ❤
OMG I love your cat
I absolutely love Forced to Mode!!! They definitely are the best DM cover band. You can trust this long time Devotee 😊 Go see them if you can! I was lucky to go to one of their gigs in the Netherlands last year and it was amazing. Their setlist is what die hard DM fans want to hear.
They were magic in London
Good to have you back Vaughn and REALLY looking forward to your Recoil analysis.
You and me both! Thank you! VG :-)
We will see FTM next week in Wernesgrün. It will be amazing
We are proud to have these guys
By the way i love when Thomas laughs .... like martin gore
As a musician in London for decades, I can say that the London music scene has always been extremely diverse, more-so than anywhere I've been before which is why I stay here: For the wide-ranging music choice.
You mentioned a few times that the UK as not being musically diverse and being mainstream but I reckon London is very different, if you delved in. 🙂
Thanks for the interview! I'll be there Friday.
Great interview VG 😊
Thank you Sir! VG :-)
Vince + Alan + Martin = most notable musicians of century!
I'd go with that!! VG :-)
Forced To Mode are really good, and I mean that
Like you you got a pocket time machine for travelling back to 80-thies
Happy New Year!! A great start to 2024! 🖤👏👏
Thank you and I wish you great success this year !! VG :-)
i saw forced to mode in 2011 the first time, was mind blowing..... now 7 times later , still the same
Happy New Year!
And to you too!! Thank you!! VG :-)
I would love Forced To Mode to do a Devotional Tour in the UK, although I did see DM In Berlin last year 🤟
Forced movement has great stuff like "keep in touch" "ground zero" "mind assault" and so on🎉❤
Im sooo looking forward to this, I will see them in February twice, for the 16th and 17th times already, every concert was unique :) they are sooo good
Thanks Vaughn for this interview. It made me discover again this fantastic band! 🤩
Glad you enjoyed it! VG
Para mi lejos el mejor grupo trigo a Depeche Mode espero se junten con los originales 😎👌🏻🫶🏻de 🇨🇱 Chile
I‘ve been with you from the start and I‘m still exited everytime to see a new video from you! Happy new year Vaughn!
Bless you man and happy new your to you too!! VG :-)
Happy New Year🖤🎶💃🏻🥀 I go to Forced To Mode 12.01.24 Leipzig, great interview 👌🏼
Looking forward to Friday night, fingers crossed for (non acoustic) Surrender and/or Dangerous
You may just be surprised !! VG :-)
Love the new intro music Vaughn.
Thank you !! I aim to please!! VG :-)
I'm going on Friday and really looking forward to it. I'd be happy with anything from A Broken Frame or Some Great Reward if I had a free pick. I'd probably pick My Secret Garden if I had one choice
Two more huge fans really looking forward to seeing you in London on Friday.. (and don't tell anyone but maybe moreso than DM at the O2!)
Recreating/ re crafting (take into account breaking down Enjoy the Silence with an 80 Piece Orchestra or acoustic work) Depeche Mode's original work is not an easy task but the way they do things is staggering! Looking forward to seeing you in Berlin
Hello Vaughn.🤚They are really the best tribute I’ve ever heard and it’s valuable for me that they play lots of tracks that DM never played at their concerts .One more fact-they do not play DM tracks created after 2000))except Ghosts Again😎
Very Cool. I didn't know F2M did ghosts again, I gotta look that vid up. I HOPE these guys give a look at "People are Good". Given Mode haven't played it this tour. Frustrating cause all of us on this thread KNOW it would bring the house down . Cheers 🍻 & happy new year
Kam heute im Anschluss an das Vaughn-George-Interview hierher … Top-Job-Leute.
I'm really looking forward to the Friday gig at The Garage! There are a few songs I'd love to hear if I could choose : The Sun and The Rainfall (obviously!), Sea of Sin, Surrender, I Feel Loved (I know it's an odd choice but DM never played it live), My Joy. Great interview Vaughn as always & don't pay attention to the trolls, they just try to spread hate.
Not trying to spread hate here - just wanting to understand the appeal: why should I go to that gig as I have the opportunity still, are you supposed to believe/convince yourself this is the actual DM of 93 you are seeing? Should you feel excited because of how FTM "recreate" the looks and sound of DM - and not feel the cringe when/if they fail or look/sound ridiculous? Or what? Honestly, I really want to know.
First of all I don't know how you got to the conclusion you're a troll (I was referring to them who spreads hate), I can't even see a previous comment from you. Anyway, the appeal is not "recreating" DM of 93 (although every fan knows that was their carrier's best) but the fact FTM plays a lot of fan favourite DM songs DM itself would never play live. I've seen a few tribute bands (not DM tributes) over the years and it can be a great entertainment if they're doing a good job. There are several thousands(!) of DM cover/tribute songs/albums on music streaming platforms, some from other famous musicians. Are you saying none of those have the right to exist? And how FTM any different from those? It's a tribute band, the definition of tribute is "an act or statement that is intended to show gratitude, respect and admiration". That's exactly what they do!
When I need a DM fix, I go to Force to Mode rather than Depeche's current lineup. No offense to DM, but they are not the same band that I grew up with... Force to Mode live are play videos are music and performance I'm looking for. Great song selection from the catalogue, great sound and some tasteful improvements. And they put on a hell of a show!
Happy New Year 2024 Vaughn. I'm so excited to see what you have planned for 2024. Your interview with Forced to Mode was wonderful. They are amazing.
Manuel my brother!! Thank you for always being here to support me !! I wish you and your loved ones a very blessed 2024!! VG :-)
Hello Vaughn, nice to see you again here on CZcams! I wish you a happy new year with lots of happiness and health and fun🎉🍀🍾🥳😎. Thanks for your video... First class as always 👌🏻🙂
Thank you so much my friend!! It is good to be back again and I wish you luck love love and success for 2024!! VG :-)
I've said it before and will say it again - I've discovered Depeche Mode fairly recently. I never got a chance to see them live in their prime. So for me it doesn't really matter how great they sounded in 80's and 90's. I saw them once during Spirit tour and once during current tour. And you know what? I'm glad I did because I had a great time. I don't have a privilege to be a snob because I don't have memories to compare them to their past days, that's why I'll gladly take what I can.
This leads me to the tribute acts. When DM invevitably stops touring a tribute act will be the only opportunity to experience their music live, as the next best thing. And I think that the demand for tribute bands will definitely increase. Personally I wouldn't mind seeing Forced to Mode live given the opportunity, because they still deliver great songs that we all love and do it with great quality. So, why not?
Absolutely loved this, thanks for posting Vaughn. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your support!! VG :-)
The autoral work from these guys is absolutely mental. Love it!
Wish they did a United States tour 😁😁 greatest DM tribute band congratulations 🎉🎉
Maybe one day! VG
Great job from this guys (honestly i never was very close to tribute s bands) i v been listening them since the pandemia when discovered FTM. If i´m able to ask. i would like to know if have any contact with mr wilder specially now that you are in UK, thatwould be a nice chance to see him in public. And as a request would like to hear you playing insight (original version). for what i found never played that. Finally from Argentina just thanks for the quality, arrengements and setlists have given these years.
Insight was played just at the acoustic tour 2018
Alan Wilder save the 80's.
Jesus, the wisdom spooked though you like a farty blow of a balloon
During the 2017 DM NY Times 1 hour interview, the boys from Basildon expressed their dismay with DM tribute bands. They apparently aren’t fans…and it’s a shame because groups like Forced to Mode are pretty damn talented. I wish they would come to the US and tour.
If you haven’t seen their incredible live Happiest Girl, Sea of Sin, My Secret Garden, and Dangerous versions….check them out. Songs DM have neglected to do live since like…ever.
some of us share the same opinion with the real DM band, if they are that good they should make their own music and be original as much as they can, till then they are just funny for me personally :))
@@plutostubeas a matter of fact, they do make their own music (as Forced Movement), and released their third album last month, which is quite good really. But let's be honest, most underground musicians struggle to make a living with their own music, so being able to dedicate full time to music is really a blessing, even if it's by performing covers.
Just imagine Alan Wilder joining them! I guess they would become bigger than the present DM :)
This band seems like more DM than the current original )
So true ^^
hmm, the original DM ticket was too expensive? :)))
No the level of detail to the songs is phenomenal. Take the songs Mode have never played live before and the breakdowns of those component parts. Songs such as In Your Memory from earlier years or Dangerous are note perfect even SOUND perfect but more than that have a look at the cover of Insight which is broken down to an acoustic version which is beautifully composed and crafted
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Thanks for the interview - I love Forced to Mode and can't wait to see them live in London. FtM recreates the magical era of 80-90s DM that probably in most long-term devotees' opinions was the very peak of The Band. They do this with impeccable attention to detail, with great sound and with total respect for the band. Some requests for tracks for the London gig:
- Ice Machine
- Photographic
- Any second now
- Dreaming of me
- Oberkorn/My secret garden
- Love in itself
- Blasphemous rumours
- If you want
- Lie to me
- Here is the House
- But not tonight
- Dangerous
- As much as possible of SoFaD live versions, including the monstrously powerful Fly on the Windscreen and Everything Counts ;-)
Thanks for your kind words and for your request !! I'm sure the boys will be reading the comments and take them onboard. VG :-)
@@VaughnGeorge The gig in London was absolutely amazing! Opened with Oberkorn/My secret Garden, very similar to the 1982 live version from London... Then lots of goodies; World in my eyes, Photographic, Any second now, Master and Servant, But not tonight, PJ, EtS, Home, It doesn't matter two and a super strong finish with SoFaD versions of Fly on the Windscreen and Everything Counts. Probably the best "DM" gig I have been to for 30 years -- support these guys, they are awesome!!!
@@violator1019 thank you for the update!! Glad you enjoyed it!! VG :-)
the begging of the video instrumental is very nice, that's original music not copycat ;)
Thank you ! Yes it is my original music . It's called "Neon Views" by Vaughty
VG 🎹😎👍
Enjoyed that one Vanghn. I remember the first you highlighted FtoM and now going to see them on Friday. All down to this channel.
Bless you my friend ! I'm pleased to hear that ! Thanks 🙏 VG
A great night. really enjoyed it.
@@VaughnGeorge
When it comes to the imitation complex and feeling like a cheap German copy I think we could all benefit from more DM sounding bands. I used to work with Red Flag in San Diego before Mark passed away and they certainly struggled with the comparison all the time. Same with you VG, your music is great and deserves more attention but the DM shadow is overwhelming for sure
Looking forward to seeing them play The Garage on Friday!
Have fun! VG :-)
Thanks VG, great interview as always, looking forward to the geek talk one. FTM if you’re reading this, please play Happiest Girl, that mix you do is better than the originals, it would be totally amazeballs to hear it live.
Has Depeche Mode ever played Dangerous, Happiest Girl, or Sea of Sin live?
That is a good question and I am sure someone here will be able to answer it conclusively. I have personally never seen footage of it . VG :-)
Never live.
@@jamesnewman48 thanks. Always wondered why? Great songs
Just wondering if F2M ever considered creating new songs in the style of the 90s DM style.
Ich wünsche mir für Samstag in Krefeld: It's no good, behind the wheel und somebody.
|= II IvI The best tribute band 👍😎👌
I follow Forced To Mode online but they don't tour in France. I hope to see them one day when I am in Germany or elsewhere. I saw another DM tribute band twice in France called Puppets and they are also amazing.
I think my previous comment ended up in “pending review”. 😩
if you are looking for some Las Vegas vibes :))) ps: next an Abba one
The real DM provide that in spades
better them like that than some high school band vibes
@@plutostubeDude, please...😑😑
Estonia?
GOD! COVER BANDS ?!! 😱🙉🙉🙈🦨💨
God.. bigots?!!
😂😂😂😂😂
Forced to mode and Strangelove are the only good tribute bands
Forced to Mode is better than DM nowadays. DM stopped playing their older songs.
Vaughn and Forced to Mode’s endeavors require a lot of time, effort, and skill: I wouldn’t disparage that. I myself have a tribute channel; it’s very DIY and homemade but even with that, involves a lot of time and anxiety! Therefore, I respect Vaughn and FTM’s hard work.
However, I find the whole “the tribute band is more DM than DM” (and Vaughn and FTM feeding into such myopic thinking) extremely misjudged, shortsighted, disrespectful to DM, and quite frankly, skin crawling. Also, why would you want Dave and Martin to come out and just replicate an era that they already created and lived through? Such thinking just seems so odd and backwards to me.
Dave and Martin are artists, and I will follow and respect them with whatever journey they take me on: they’ve earned that trust within me, and I still become that giddy 11 year old whenever they release new material and go on a world tour. Sure, as someone that’s seen them a million times, I’d flip if they played b sides and deep album cuts, but if they’re not feeling it, then I’d rather they play songs they want with vigor and passion than to go through the motions of doing fan service. I’ve seen them 6 times on this tour and it’s a testament to them as performers that despite not making major setlist changes, they’ve absolutely killed it every single time! Every single tour I’ve seen, dating back to their Rose Bowl 88 show, they kill it every single frickin’ time! I honestly don’t know how at their age they still are able to do it!
Since Alan’s departure, for the past 30 years, DM have been consistently releasing critically acclaimed albums and globe conquering tours (as well as meaningful solo work) by not repeating themselves and expanding their sound, even more admirably accomplishing this reality while facing various types of adversity and loss along with the natural challenges that may come with aging.
How about a little more appreciation of their longevity and being survivors that march to their own drums and a little less of the narrow-minded “I want them to sound (or do things) exactly like they did when they were in their 20s or 30s” or whatever.
I get what you are saying but you are misreading my message. I never said DM need to sound like they did back in 1995. I am simply giving credit to 3 guys from Germany how have done an outstanding job in what they do. The fact that you see this as "skin crawling" and disrespectful to DM is ridiculous. This channel has shown more love to DM than most have. VG;-)
Fair enough, Vaughn. I appreciate the love and effort that you and FTM have towards DM and wasn’t suggesting you guys were skin crawling; only ones with a limited, stuck in the past-perspective on Mode.
However, my point is there does seem to be similar talking points that get fed into on this channel of venerating a certain era of Mode (or when Alan was with them) that could (and should) be challenged, and I just want to promote a mentality that appreciates and respects what they are currently doing. They’ve been through a lot and have accomplished a lot in the last 30 years and deserve no less.
@@zacknaiyer448 of course ! I do respect what they are doing recently but I stick to my guns when I say they have lost their edge since losing a key member. Every original DM producer or engineer I have interviewed are all in unanimous agreement on this. This is all about nuance. Unfortunately some people don't understand nuance and when I focus in on "the golden period" , these people think I'm saying that "Current DM sucks". And this is so far from what I am saying. And I'm not suggesting you are one of these people so I just want to make that clear ! I do thank you for a good debate with valid points with opposing points of view. If only we could all agree to disagree in such a civilised manner ! VG 😎👍🎹
No totally, Vaughn. Especially when you have a band as long-standing and prolific as DM, you do get fans divided into different camps based on personnel or style of music. I-and judging from the overwhelming love DM get when they release a new album and tour-happen to like all Mode eras and am just grateful I can enjoy new music from them. Interestingly, because I heard their 80s/90s material so much growing up, I actually tend to default to listening to their post SOFAD work, so I have a definite appreciation for the post-Alan material that some may not have.
On the subject of losing their edge, every band has their golden period-whether it’s DM, The Cure (another of my favorites!), or whomever. IMO, it’s unreasonable and unfair to place so much expectation on a work to be like a golden period album (whatever that means): I guess engineers and producers can fall into that as well-and they’re so closely involved with an artist that it may be difficult to view something on its own terms; forming strong opinions is par for the course, I guess.
Just let a work breathe on its own is my motto without foisting the baggage of expectation on it.
Everyone’s entitled to their opinion; I just enjoy and promote a balanced perspective. I just get annoyed with the kind of snarky, disrespectful attitude that some-not you, my friend-adopt.
Again, I can only imagine the time and effort involved in mounting all your content as well as creating your own music, so peace be with you, brother!
I appreciate Vaughn's channel input, although not absolutely everything, which I think is normal. You're sometimes fun to watch, thank you. Nobody is here to agree on everything. But, I agree with your point @@zacknaiyer448 on both comments. That's what I was about to write, but you already said it. I do have to to say that I did Not appreciate the question from Vaughn about FTM being the best DM replacement when DM retires soon, but I DID appreciate the good humble response from FTM naming all the band members, Daniel Miller, GJ, Flood, Francoise Kevorkian... as the ones who deserve respect, and they thought it was not good to imply something like that about FTM if DM retired...That FTM response showed what I think is a better level and well deserved respect for DM vs Vaughn's view.
I noticed FTM seems to have a similar humble vibe like DM, that's one of the things that makes DM so big for me, their attitude. Yes the songs, yes the production, but their attitude, is gold. They have matured and have improved that and that is what makes them bigger for me.
DM is under no obligation to do what the fans want them to do, they have a well deserved live to live for themselves first, but I do see that this tour they are doing the most fan pleaser setlist in years, specially the last part of the North American tour, where they played Strangelove acoustic which like the interview says, shows how good Martin Gore's songs can be when stripped down from the production. Thank you FTM, my favorite ones from you are Dangerous, and Happiest Girl with the clever mix of Jack Mix and Pulsating Orbital guitar mix. Thank you all.
I hate tribute bands. Go away please. 😤
They Want only make Money With dm Becouse they can nothing. Shame on you.
Dude, go and crawl back under the rock that you came from.... VG 😛
“I think it's quite weird, the whole tribute band thing” MG being nice
Dude, you should respect the opinions of your followers as long as they are just expressing their views and not offending anyone, as you actually did with your comment. I suppose you knew that by doing this interview, you would be exposed to different opinions. @@VaughnGeorge
@@plutostube Then you should also respect the opinions of those who think you're both being a dicks.. if you don't like then don't watch.. simple
@@plutostubeThe guy was rude. Take your agenda and leave.