I'm sure he regrets walking away but Daddy's voice and Martins lyrics ARE Depeche Mode... they continue to sell out stadiums long after Alan left it's unfortunate he didn't stick by them
@@pepper1188 Alan Wilder is Daddy. The only reason they continue to sell out stadiums is because everyone goes hoping that their concert will be the one where Alan Wilder announces his return. Daddy is starting to remind me of Mick Jagger and it’s not a good thing. Martin’s writing is shit and the only thing that would salvage it is Alan back in the studio.
This was almost depressing. Alan Wilder ... a beautiful human being. I'm a DM fan, since their beginning. I was there in the 80's. DM wasn't the same after Alan left.
@Muzaffar Krylov Rolling Stone has this two as No. 9 and 10 in their Depeche Mode rankings.. so yes, mediocre.. flat, not a good sound anymore after Alan leaved
@Muzaffar Krylov I gotta admit I did like ultra very much playing the angel was OK not my favorite though art is subjective and beauty is in the ear of the beholder.
Alan will ALWAYS be my favorite Depeche Mode Band-member. He's always such a smart, charming and down to earth gentleman. Each time i see him i have to smile and feel like seeing a VERY good friend i really really deeply care for.
I wish I could tell him. I dunno if it's important, but I just hope he knows how much the fans appreciate him. His creativity and innovation made those records far more exciting than they would have been. The Alan Wilder period was by far the best.
the guys is a class and classically trained player and is very much instrumental on paving architect & style of DM sounds after V.Clarke left the group.
They were going through hard times and he bailed.He should of taken a break and he should of sat down with the band and he should of tried to discuss the problems and try to make things work.
Yes, that's the difference and why he was always made to feel like he wasn't part of the band- they come from different upbringings and classes. Can you imagine how threatened Andrew felt, and was probably the first to want to drive Alan out- at the expense of any more good DM music.
@@marooqi I wholeheartedly believe this. No disrespect to Andrew, but he was not a musician. Fletcher did not write, compose, arrange, produce or sing. He stood on stage with his keyboard UNPLUGGED while he was clapping along when the band played live. Alan is a classically trained musician who knows his s*** I’m beyond heartbroken that Alan Wilder is no longer in DM. One more album would be incredible. One can only hope.
A true gentleman and a musical genius. With his music, he contributed so much in shaping many people's lives. If I met him, I'd hug him and tell him how much he counts.
The most elegant, simple, humble, nicest, talented, handsome man. Those eyes reflect the beauty of his soul! He deserves all the recognition in the world for everything he's done! DM are Alan and Alan is DM and many more. Thank you, Alan! The fans love you deeply! I wish you happiness! ❤
I met the band backstage several times from the SGR tour through to the Violator tour and Alan was always accommodating and happy to talk. The part he played in the band was massively underrated and the band should have been more humble and respectful in recognising the work he did. It's clear from this and many interviews that Alan still finds it difficult and painful to express his true feelings for the band, after the way he was treated. Although the band have continued to make some fantastic tracks since the split, for me, they would have been even better with Alan in it. Such a shame and a real loss to us as fans.
His contributions were a gift. He worked extremely hard, perhaps obsessively - which may have been difficult for the rest to work with, and led to his departure. My deep desire is for Allan to collaborate with them again. Perhaps select tracks, with onsite Fletch helping with production. Alan we miss your incredible work on Depeche Mode. You are sorely missed. We love you.
Seems like far the most intelligent guy in the band, also. I'm not sure they would have made it as big for as long as...without Wilder. I don't know that his contribution is underrated however..?
@@Allan-et5ig He was very very underrated. It’s now people like Martin Gore and Dave Gahan are acknowledging the work he did. That ginger parasite Fletch won’t as he lives in a delusional world were he is a great musician and the bands success is down to him
His very first comment reveals it all: "I wasn't really interested in McCartney after the Beatles much. I think the combination of the two was the best really, wasn't it?" Goodness, Alan, if only you knew what everybody is thinking about you and Martin and Dave (and Fletch)... The difference being that all of these are still alive and could hypothetically be brought back together some way or another.
I wonder, did he say this on purpose? Was he manipulative like this? His way of saying, I didn’t like Depeche Mode without Alan Wilder? Or was it his way of saying, I don’t like Alan Wilder without Depeche Mode? He always seemed to be the most careful and most intelligent of all the 4 of them in interviews. I do believe he had the most education amongst them all. He was the only one among them who was classically trained. He was definitely the most sophisticated among the 4 of them. The rest of the band give very simple answers ( they were raised in a smaller town - Alan was raised in London) in interviews , but Alan delves into musical history of different bands and genres.
Now that Fletch is sadly gone and much missed from us fans, I only see a future for DM WITH Alan Wilder. I also always said, leave them alone, they all seem to be happy. We had the somebody reunion with Alan on the piano, BUT: now as we only have two bandmembers left, I would celebrate a reunion with Alan. I would love to hear one last album with him involved, with maybe a bit deeper and more upbeat sound. Though I really enjoy Memento Mori, I really think they should reunite for all the fans for one last album. And please, IF that happens: don't ask any questions why, just be happy.🎉
DM was never the same following Alan Wilder's departure. He busted ass in studio to create that iconic mood and atmosphere defining DM. When he left, the core spirit went with him.
Wilder is/was extremely talented and a key part of their sound during that time. But if you listen to his post-DM Recoil stuff, I'm not so sure he would have kept DM moving forward. I don't know if/what he has done in terms of music lately, but it seems he is effectively retired.
@@Zontar82 Ultra was great and I loved Sounds of the Universe. Each sans- Wilder album has a few killer tunes on them. Exciter was a total pant load though except for "I am You". "Cover Me" from their last album was great. Strange how the best sounding tunes are the ones that Dave wrote like "Come Back", "Should be Higher", and "Suffer Well". I still wish Alan was back in. If you haven't checked out his remix of "In Chains" from SOTU, you should. The last true DM song IMO.
If Depeche ever releases a “final” album I really truly wish Alan would have some involvement in some way. Wether that be in the studio or playing live. Hearing enjoy the silence for the last time with Alan on a synthesiser would just feel so right.
The music Depeche Mode made when Alan Wilder was a group member is the only reason why they are in the Rock ‘n’ Roll hall of fame. There is no other reason
Alan wilder genius total respect to this man who changed the sound of mode from see you and and the meaning of love in 82 to the brilliant construction time again in 83 within a year of joining the band ....the next 12 years of songs have his massive influence on them ....Alan you will always have mode fans hearts ...
@@augmentedkeys5971 Andrew founded it with Vince before even Martin joined. He also is the financial manager of the band, and has been helping to produce the albums alongside Daniel Miller.
So, today I just found out about the untimely passing of Fletch. A part of me died today. But I somehow bumped into this video and can’t help but wish Alan would re join the band. Also. What a handsome dude !
I absolutely love this legend! He is amazing and so talented - for me, a lifelong DM fan, their music was never the same once Alan left, he was DM for me, and will always be my favourite member ❤️
I never understood why I was so drawn to him from among all the other members. He’s intimidatingly talented of course but I love how low key and humble he is. He has a calm demeanor which is a contrast to me. Lol.
This was/is a great interviewing technique for musicians, and so interesting to see Alan Wilder's anticipation and recognition of the tracks. He is such an honourable person. As much as I love Depeche Mode, part of me wants to see/hear Alan Wilder rip the other 3 to shreds, but I don't think he has even come close to doing so. It's a musical tragedy that he ended up walking. NEVER forgotten.
Good video. Alan, it goes without saying that DM was never the same without you. I still love them, but they were at their best when you were with them.
Absolute respect to this man. For me, hes the responsible to bring DM music to epic, highest levels Everyone in the band (Martin, Dave, Fletch), are part of the success in their own role but Alan was absolutely FUNDAMENTAL
He was as handsome as Dave and as talented as Martin but didn't get the spotlight as much as them. For an intelligent guy/genious like him, it must be something hard to endure.
I could be wrong but I never got the impression that that was the problem for him. It seems that it was not getting the recognition his input deserved, from his bandmates, that most hurts.
Gore was undoubtedly the song writing talent in the band. Alan had a magic ear for beat and arrangement, that came from his classical background. Seems a lovely guy and great musician. Pity he left the band.
Never going to happen. Ever. Martin was even too proud to ask for the samplings made for the MFTM, World Violation and Devotional tours and in the end Alan sold them off at an auction and we were left with piss poor Virus T1 or the like synth versions of classic DM layered and sampled sounds for the singles tour and every tour after that (except for parts of Delta and Spirit which used some newly generated samples). This is a divorce that is never going to heal.
MovieViking Is THAT what happened?! That sucks!!! Because as much as I adore DM, the live versions of a lot of my favourites like Behind The Wheel and Policy just sound like half assed cover versions with Dave singing them. It’s really incredible just how much weight Alan brought to the table 😔 That SOFAD tour has by far the coolest live versions of every one of those tunes.
@@RobBeatdownBrown And I don't think that it's an issue that DM can't sample their own sounds and sound the same but are just lazy and I think give too much free control to Peter Gordeno who has changed the sounds and even the melody of the songs. I can't stand that guy...arghh. So now DM sound like a bad cover band with yes Dave as the singer... Even stranger is that some DM cover bands sound much better than them.... have you checked this band called Moded? I usually dislike cover bands but these guys do bring me back to the old DM tours. Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/pJTWn6ABFoM/v-deo.html
@@MovieViking Martin could sample the sounds himself from the original multitracks or ask somebody to do it and likely has the floppy disks with Alan's, Fletch's and his own keyboard sounds from every tour. Alan selling them off has nothing to do with what they use on stage now. The problem is that Martin doesn't care about the production and Gordeno is a talented but an incredibly arrogant and unoriginal musician that has too much creative control. As a result, the current live performances have a piss-poor production with generic keyboard sounds and drums that sound like a bag of potatoes.
Alan was always my favourite DM member. Martin compositions functioned as a drawing in a canvas that Alan would add shades, lights and colours here and there. At least that's what it seemed like for me. And here you can hear him saying that editing and processing was his favourite kind of work and not composing. Those two guys were meant for each other in making music.
“Grabbing hands grab all they can”...They used him: He didn’t get the respect he deserved. He decided enough is enough. Good call making a healthy decision.
Fletch hated Alan and was jealous of his skill and ability, Behind Alans back Fletch the parasite was telling the others Alan was trying to take over the band, this was at a time when Dave was always stoned sky high and Martin drunk with the parasite suffering mental health problems. Alan was the only one sane!
yes DM are lucky to have him for that while. He made them a fortune and is behind their legacy. It is becoming obvious that even Gore`s lyrics went down since Alan left. Yes Ultra was the very next album after Alan`s leave and it`s sound mood can be explained as a landing run, the last Alan`s fragments in the air. Since Exciter, they went somewhere else and they try pretending they are DM so hard but they let me down again and again.
Yes he certainly did, and was largely responsible for the massive success of the Violator album. He did sit in with DM recently, and it would be fantastic, in my humble opinion, if he produced/played/toured on the next DM album. One can dream. Such a supremely talented musician/artist and a humble guy.
I liked when Alan Alan speaks on technical details about making an album,a song. You can really tell what part of DM he was in his days. I still love them but it's not the same since Alan left. No matter what producers,they were never able to find again that magic he put in their music 25 years later.
I'm not sure Fletch would want to, but I would go one of two routes for the next album a) get Alan to produce it or b) get whoever produced Ocean because that was one of Dave's best vocals in years imho.
@@marooqi post SOFAD, Fletch said he wouldn't do another album with him. The working relationship between Alan and Martin broke down, Martin is more likely to appease his childhood friend, that someone who would be good for the band.
@@garbarek1078 you never know, they might be ready to make good music again, not that Fletch is even part of that process. I did take into acct Martin and Fletch side with one another, but Alan would be doing them a FAVOR at this point.
@@marooqi to be fair I liked Playing the angel, and Delta Machine had it's moments. I do recall an interview post the Teenage Cancer Trust gig, and someone asked if Alan would come back to DM, and they all dismissed it by referencing Christian and Peter. I thought it was telling the Hall of Fame induction was the three of them, and they thanked Alan and Vince, but also Christian and Peter. In many ways I think they see themselves as a three-piece with Christian and Peter as sidemen.
i'm not a massive DM fan but I truly respect and admire everything Alan did for the band when he was with the rest of the guys....you're great Alan for reals !
His personality keeps bringing me back to listen to this interview. I was an on again off again fan I guess busy raising a family in the 90's. Now that they are grown I got them to take me to the 2023 tour, twice. Somewhere someone talked about a recent recording of Alan's , I bought it. A very integral part of DM and a very talented man. I can only imagine being a part of a band, that has to be a massive amount of empathy and also the balance of individuality and camaraderie to give and take to create music.
I have watched this short documentary three times over the past year and I never tire watching Alan's expressions after listening to influential tracks over a wireless speaker. This expose is so well done and minimalist. Thank you so much for producing this.
Alan Wilder is an absolute genius & was a massive reason why DM were at their peak, when he was there (Martyn’s song writing, Dave’s vocals, Alan’s ear & patients to get it right)
I love Alan's integrity throughout his career and it shows in this interview.Anyone like Alan who is good at severing bad situations still has regrets but regrets from their actions and not their own.
I just realized that the albums that i considered the best of Depeche Mode were the ones with Alan work. The first time i heard ULTRA, you could sense there were something missing. They shouldnt have never let him go. None of their albums without Alan are important to me really.
@@Tom-vg5nb to be honest with you i even lost my respect for them after this, it feels like they are now taking all the credit for a work that was only possible because of Alan. When you compare that era, with the albums post Alan departure, it becomes too obvious.
The exact same thing happened to me. I didn't understand why I only liked some albums and not others. Until I knew the story and then I realized how important Alan was in the band's musical style. A sadness the departure of him.
I can mostly agree, though Home is just sublime - plus, the song created some special moments on tour, with the audience singing the outro tag after the band finished the song. I also love the instrumentation in Freestate, but the real sleeper for me is Sister of Night - I would kill to hear that chorus performed live.
Dave and his addiction made Alan to loose his trust and effort. Although, he should collaborate with Martin Gore since they are good friends. But who knows.
@@Purrrelll he didn't quit because of Dave doing drugs. He quit because he did all the production, tour preproduction and all the countless hours in the studio while the rest of the band fucked about and stayed high. Fletch does nothing, but somehow has managed make a career out of clapping and waving his arms.
Probably futile, but a full reunion tour would be a thing of beauty. The harmonies, and the sheer brilliance of the live playing on 101, were, and still are, superlative.
I don't care what any devote say's dm did Alan dirty. He was the workhorse/professional musician of dm and pushed the band forward. I was at the devotional show in Dublin in 1993 when I was a kid, best live show I was ever at , I've been to many dm show's all over the world since but no comparison to the first show when Alan got behind the drum kit for the second half of the show
Je suis française et fan de Depeche Mode depuis les 80’s. Mon anglais n’est pas assez développé pour comprendre cette interview et pourtant rien qu’en regardant les expressions et la douceur de la voix d’Alan Wilder, je devine quel genre d’homme il est… il est tellement touchant, sensible et d’une grande bonté, cette même bonté qui je pense l’a poussé à trop donner de sa personne lorsqu’il faisait partie de DM, sa déception a dû être tellement forte de constater qu’il n’a jamais reçu la reconnaissance qu’il méritait, seul Dave Gahan a vraiment eu de l’amitié pour lui. Au delà du musicien de génie qu’il est, Alan Wilder a une oreille musicale qui est hors du commun au point qu’il sait même chanter, il existe des démo dans lesquelles on entend sa voix notamment celle de If You Want un morceau qu’il a aussi composé et qui est fabuleux, sur les lives il le chante avec Dave Gahan, leurs voix s’accordent merveilleusement bien ensemble. Comme tous les millions de fans de DM je souhaiterais qu’il revienne dans le groupe et peut-être qu’avec le décès d’Andy Fletcher ça serait à nouveau possible, cependant seul compte le bien-être et les envies d’Alan et en aucun cas nos avis auront une influence sur sa décision, au delà de notre rêve de le revoir sur scène aux côtés de Dave et Martin, Alan mérite que du bonheur à la hauteur de celui qu’il nous a offert grâce à son travail acharné au sein du groupe, il nous a fait partager sa passion, son amour pour la musique alors MERCI Alan 🖤
Bonjour je suis français aussi et j'ai grandi avec DM à leur début dans les années 80"s. Même si Alan a eu une énorme influence sur le son du groupe comme tout le monde le sait, il n'aurait jamais dû quitter le groupe, Recoil est en échec énorme, il faut l'entendre aussi, DM a réussi à garder son énorme succès et a continuer avec de l'excellente musique sans lui. Je sais que c'est dur à entendre mais c'est ainsi. Merci pour votre lecture. Michel
It’s very good to hear to hear Wilder’s voice and hearing his stories. Depeche Mode listener since the beginning years here! Los Angeles then and now. I know from experience how the art/entertainment world can be a bumpy ride, and some of your best memories, some of your very sweetest memories, can be memories of just holding on and staying on the ride. Alan Wilder’s influence on the music was extremely profound, and continues so. Nice to see his work is so much appreciated. Some very fine music has come from this band.
Great man and very down to earth. Love DM when he was in it. Shame it all broke up. Glad he still happy and keeping busy with music still. Good man you are Alan.
Wilder was not known for being quite so down-to-earth in his Depeche Mode days. He always seemed smart and thoughtful, but he also had a reputation for being stubborn and the most hedonistic in the band until Gahan got into drugs.
I miss this man so much. It breaks my heart that he's retired and we'll likely never see or hear from him ever again. I never thought he'd return to DM permanently, but that Albert Hall thing in 2010 (and other events around that time) made it seem like they were getting on better and there was the hope of other collaborations/one-offs. It was like they were in a good place, but something happened: Alan's auction is the most obvious, but I've also heard that there were payment issues surrounding Alan's remix of 'In Chains' before then. I don't know. In any case, it's so sad how Alan has disappeared and become a taboo topic. (Dave used to talk fondly of him, so to see Dave's hostile reaction to a mention of Alan during the latest press tour really took me aback.) I find it so sad that we'll never see Alan with Martin and Dave again - even just for one evening. I wouldn't expect a tour (though I'd love that) or even a full concert. I just wish we could have one final chance to see them together performing a set or one of their classics (like ETS) to provide some much-needed _positive_ closure. But it's clear that even that's too much to ask for. 😔
@@ehenyor There was, but the uploader deleted it: IMO, because the video was meant to 'shame' people about missing Alan (I noticed that the uploader hearted the 'get over it'-type comments); however, many of the comments were critical of Dave's remarks and people were saying that they still missed Alan regardless. I don't think that was what the uploader anticipated, so they deleted the video. However, the full interview may still be available. (The deleted video was a section of a longer interview with the press.)
Huge Appreciations To Alan, I Believe That D.M Never The Same Without Alan, To Me Alan Is The Dynamo Of The Band And He Is Really Gentleman And Musical Genius, Great Respect To Alan Wilder....
I did cry when I saw the look in his eyes. The hurt that he has swallowed with such dignity. Reminds me of the ignorant comments Fletch, the bitch made after he was forced out. Just ignorant shit. I’m not sad or sorry he’s gone. I’d have traded him out for Alan in a heartbeat.
Hello Mr Wilder, I m so happy to see you in this video!!! I remember the time I looked at you in my bedroom when I was 15 old. Depeche mode still my favorite band. When my friend admired David, for me the most wonderful musician and beautiful man was and still you!!!! I m a French woman who go in England several times, and I dream to meet you. Without you, DM isn't the same band.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
25:15 - This moment sums the epitome of Alan’s genius and craftsmanship as a musician, and ultimately I my belief, how Depeche Mode got their signature sound to which catapulted them to superstardom.
Love hearing Alan talk about each of the songs played to him, especially when he mentioned having to do the 12” to Get The Balance Right! 😅 he’s so lovely 🥰❤️
Alan is so honest about his music and the life he had with DM. I have always admired that about his personality and it shows in his work. Alan is devoted, no pun intended, musician. I miss hearing his spin on DM's sound but forever grateful he made music with them. I agree hectic times bring the best out of music. It's truth and logic captivate the listener as though they are speaking for us. That is what I love about DM's old sound.
Miss you Alan not the same without you in Depeche Mode I saw the 93' concert in Houston Texas Songs of faith and devotion best concert I have ever seen especially when you on the floor start out in 15th row moved up to the 9th row when you started to perform just wanted to say you were amazing drums keyboards and piano miss the sound thank you for all you did with the sound of Depeche Mode simply amazing...
What great guy he is. He sounds modest and down to earth in combination with a huge knowledge. really loved this interview. And he`s still so cute for his age, especially his reaction 8:30 to Trevor Horn as he said "he´s a clever man" :)
The sadness in Alan's eyes at the end hit hard. You can tell part of him misses being a part of DM and that he appreciates that fans still love him.
I'm sure he regrets walking away but Daddy's voice and Martins lyrics ARE Depeche Mode... they continue to sell out stadiums long after Alan left it's unfortunate he didn't stick by them
_Daddy’s voice_
*_Daddy’s voice_*
please no
@@pepper1188 Alan Wilder is Daddy. The only reason they continue to sell out stadiums is because everyone goes hoping that their concert will be the one where Alan Wilder announces his return. Daddy is starting to remind me of Mick Jagger and it’s not a good thing. Martin’s writing is shit and the only thing that would salvage it is Alan back in the studio.
@@bye7522 We all know Alan is daddy.
I miss Alan
The nicest, kindest, smartest, humble musician I've seen in a while.
This was almost depressing. Alan Wilder ... a beautiful human being. I'm a DM fan, since their beginning. I was there in the 80's. DM wasn't the same after Alan left.
Couldn´t agree more
I agree,Alan is very beautiful...Speaking as a woman!🤝
I couldn't possibly agree more take him out the band and the music became mediocre
@Muzaffar Krylov Rolling Stone has this two as No. 9 and 10 in their Depeche Mode rankings.. so yes, mediocre.. flat, not a good sound anymore after Alan leaved
@Muzaffar Krylov I gotta admit I did like ultra very much playing the angel was OK not my favorite though art is subjective and beauty is in the ear of the beholder.
Alan will ALWAYS be my favorite Depeche Mode Band-member. He's always such a smart, charming and down to earth gentleman. Each time i see him i have to smile and feel like seeing a VERY good friend i really really deeply care for.
I agree mate nicely said. 👍
I wish I could tell him. I dunno if it's important, but I just hope he knows how much the fans appreciate him. His creativity and innovation made those records far more exciting than they would have been. The Alan Wilder period was by far the best.
Beautifully said.
the guys is a class and classically trained player and is very much instrumental on paving architect & style of DM sounds after V.Clarke left the group.
For me as well ,you may say that again!
Massive respect for him. DM had loads of talent but he really pushed them over the top. And they were never the same without him.
Amén 🖤🔥
Totally agree.
They were never the same ..true.
They were going through hard times and he bailed.He should of taken a break and he should of sat down with the band and he should of tried to discuss the problems and try to make things work.
@@ca77721 Maybe he just wanted something different from his life ..time comes and goes. You never get it back.
Alan producing/Martin writing/Dave singing. Those were the days! ❤️
And Andy ?
@@Zkxht7820 eating bananas
@@gregesbar1975 ?? Why ?
@@Zkxht7820 take a look.
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@@Zkxht7820 clapping
what a charming and intelligent man
Always a gentleman, Mr. Alan Wilder.
Yes, that's the difference and why he was always made to feel like he wasn't part of the band- they come from different upbringings and classes. Can you imagine how threatened Andrew felt, and was probably the first to want to drive Alan out- at the expense of any more good DM music.
@@marooqi I wholeheartedly believe this. No disrespect to Andrew, but he was not a musician. Fletcher did not write, compose, arrange, produce or sing. He stood on stage with his keyboard UNPLUGGED while he was clapping along when the band played live. Alan is a classically trained musician who knows his s*** I’m beyond heartbroken that Alan Wilder is no longer in DM. One more album would be incredible. One can only hope.
Ah, what a talented and a humble gentleman. I like how calmly he talks.
A true gentleman and a musical genius. With his music, he contributed so much in shaping many people's lives. If I met him, I'd hug him and tell him how much he counts.
I miss him... i really do. He will always be a part of DM
He counts in large amounts! :)
The most underrated musician in the history of pop music.
"Hi, I'm Alan Wilder from ReCoil." This made me so sad, really- instantly... (I thought he was saying "Hi, I'm Alan Wilder from Depeche Mode.")
It hits different doesn’t it?
Same
He was ahead of his time. He created such unique sounds. So underrated he has influenced so many.
Yes but he felt miserably after he left DM anyway. Recoil was never a successful music, and disappeared in time very badly.
The most elegant, simple, humble, nicest, talented, handsome man. Those eyes reflect the beauty of his soul! He deserves all the recognition in the world for everything he's done! DM are Alan and Alan is DM and many more. Thank you, Alan! The fans love you deeply! I wish you happiness! ❤
I met the band backstage several times from the SGR tour through to the Violator tour and Alan was always accommodating and happy to talk. The part he played in the band was massively underrated and the band should have been more humble and respectful in recognising the work he did. It's clear from this and many interviews that Alan still finds it difficult and painful to express his true feelings for the band, after the way he was treated. Although the band have continued to make some fantastic tracks since the split, for me, they would have been even better with Alan in it. Such a shame and a real loss to us as fans.
His contributions were a gift. He worked extremely hard, perhaps obsessively - which may have been difficult for the rest to work with, and led to his departure. My deep desire is for Allan to collaborate with them again. Perhaps select tracks, with onsite Fletch helping with production. Alan we miss your incredible work on Depeche Mode. You are sorely missed. We love you.
Seems like far the most intelligent guy in the band, also. I'm not sure they would have made it as big for as long as...without Wilder. I don't know that his contribution is underrated however..?
@@Allan-et5ig He was very very underrated. It’s now people like Martin Gore and Dave Gahan are acknowledging the work he did. That ginger parasite Fletch won’t as he lives in a delusional world were he is a great musician and the bands success is down to him
@@Garylpool1 Whelp, this didn't age well...and seems a bit harsh in light of his passing.
@@NYyazoofan Sadly the truth hurts
His very first comment reveals it all: "I wasn't really interested in McCartney after the Beatles much. I think the combination of the two was the best really, wasn't it?" Goodness, Alan, if only you knew what everybody is thinking about you and Martin and Dave (and Fletch)... The difference being that all of these are still alive and could hypothetically be brought back together some way or another.
I feel the same way, never really got into Macca even though ofc he's immensely talented. Always was a fan of Lennon.-Mr STT
Absolutely spot on. 👏👏
exactly
There are too many parallels between The Beatles and DM to count
I wonder, did he say this on purpose? Was he manipulative like this? His way of saying, I didn’t like Depeche Mode without Alan Wilder? Or was it his way of saying, I don’t like Alan Wilder without Depeche Mode? He always seemed to be the most careful and most intelligent of all the 4 of them in interviews. I do believe he had the most education amongst them all. He was the only one among them who was classically trained. He was definitely the most sophisticated among the 4 of them. The rest of the band give very simple answers ( they were raised in a smaller town - Alan was raised in London) in interviews , but Alan delves into musical history of different bands and genres.
Now that Fletch is sadly gone and much missed from us fans, I only see a future for DM WITH Alan Wilder. I also always said, leave them alone, they all seem to be happy. We had the somebody reunion with Alan on the piano, BUT: now as we only have two bandmembers left, I would celebrate a reunion with Alan. I would love to hear one last album with him involved, with maybe a bit deeper and more upbeat sound. Though I really enjoy Memento Mori, I really think they should reunite for all the fans for one last album. And please, IF that happens: don't ask any questions why, just be happy.🎉
DM was never the same following Alan Wilder's departure. He busted ass in studio to create that iconic mood and atmosphere defining DM. When he left, the core spirit went with him.
Agreed and perfectly said.
Wilder is/was extremely talented and a key part of their sound during that time. But if you listen to his post-DM Recoil stuff, I'm not so sure he would have kept DM moving forward. I don't know if/what he has done in terms of music lately, but it seems he is effectively retired.
agreed 100%. Ultra is the only sans- Wilder album that i really like, and the last, best DM album IMO. they went down the drain after exciter
@@Zontar82 Ultra was great and I loved Sounds of the Universe. Each sans- Wilder album has a few killer tunes on them. Exciter was a total pant load though except for "I am You". "Cover Me" from their last album was great. Strange how the best sounding tunes are the ones that Dave wrote like "Come Back", "Should be Higher", and "Suffer Well". I still wish Alan was back in. If you haven't checked out his remix of "In Chains" from SOTU, you should. The last true DM song IMO.
Agreed! Their music is flat without him...
If Depeche ever releases a “final” album I really truly wish Alan would have some involvement in some way. Wether that be in the studio or playing live. Hearing enjoy the silence for the last time with Alan on a synthesiser would just feel so right.
I have tickets to see them later this year ... still holding out hope for a special appearance one day!
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Concordo con victor arstad
Vince too!
@@FacheChanteDeuxYes all of them and have Erasure support them
Alan was the master mind of the sound that made Depeche Mode a great band, until he left....
The music Depeche Mode made when Alan Wilder was a group member is the only reason why they are in the Rock ‘n’ Roll hall of fame. There is no other reason
@@Garylpool1, exactly!
Alan wilder genius total respect to this man who changed the sound of mode from see you and and the meaning of love in 82 to the brilliant construction time again in 83 within a year of joining the band ....the next 12 years of songs have his massive influence on them ....Alan you will always have mode fans hearts ...
Alan is a very charismatic man, who should be more famous and popular than what he is!
I saw a little sadness in his eyes in the end. DM was great collective, they were never as good as they were with Alan.
It's true ..the band wasn't the same afterwards.
The band is still good!
@@augmentedkeys5971 I think cause he is one of the founders of the group.
@@augmentedkeys5971 Andrew founded it with Vince before even Martin joined. He also is the financial manager of the band, and has been helping to produce the albums alongside Daniel Miller.
David Oscar Flores es el mejor amigo de Martin.
So, today I just found out about the untimely passing of Fletch. A part of me died today. But I somehow bumped into this video and can’t help but wish Alan would re join the band. Also. What a handsome dude !
I absolutely love this legend! He is amazing and so talented - for me, a lifelong DM fan, their music was never the same once Alan left, he was DM for me, and will always be my favourite member ❤️
I come over and watch this video every once in a while, like searching for comfort and reassurance that the past is somehow still the present.
I absolutely get what you mean.
Alan is the legend!
I never understood why I was so drawn to him from among all the other members. He’s intimidatingly talented of course but I love how low key and humble he is. He has a calm demeanor which is a contrast to me. Lol.
This was/is a great interviewing technique for musicians, and so interesting to see Alan Wilder's anticipation and recognition of the tracks. He is such an honourable person. As much as I love Depeche Mode, part of me wants to see/hear Alan Wilder rip the other 3 to shreds, but I don't think he has even come close to doing so. It's a musical tragedy that he ended up walking. NEVER forgotten.
Good video. Alan, it goes without saying that DM was never the same without you. I still love them, but they were at their best when you were with them.
He is such a cutie...what a smile 😍
Absolute respect to this man. For me, hes the responsible to bring DM music to epic, highest levels
Everyone in the band (Martin, Dave, Fletch), are part of the success in their own role
but Alan was absolutely FUNDAMENTAL
Never let me down again is my favourite song of all time ❤
Miss you Alan !!!!😢
He was as handsome as Dave and as talented as Martin but didn't get the spotlight as much as them. For an intelligent guy/genious like him, it must be something hard to endure.
I could be wrong but I never got the impression that that was the problem for him. It seems that it was not getting the recognition his input deserved, from his bandmates, that most hurts.
Gore was undoubtedly the song writing talent in the band. Alan had a magic ear for beat and arrangement, that came from his classical background. Seems a lovely guy and great musician. Pity he left the band.
The 30th anniversary of Violator is coming up soon. How cool would it be if they toured that album with Alan Wilder back in the band...
Never going to happen. Ever. Martin was even too proud to ask for the samplings made for the MFTM, World Violation and Devotional tours and in the end Alan sold them off at an auction and we were left with piss poor Virus T1 or the like synth versions of classic DM layered and sampled sounds for the singles tour and every tour after that (except for parts of Delta and Spirit which used some newly generated samples). This is a divorce that is never going to heal.
One can dream... and dream...hey it's free to dream.
MovieViking Is THAT what happened?! That sucks!!! Because as much as I adore DM, the live versions of a lot of my favourites like Behind The Wheel and Policy just sound like half assed cover versions with Dave singing them. It’s really incredible just how much weight Alan brought to the table 😔 That SOFAD tour has by far the coolest live versions of every one of those tunes.
@@RobBeatdownBrown And I don't think that it's an issue that DM can't sample their own sounds and sound the same but are just lazy and I think give too much free control to Peter Gordeno who has changed the sounds and even the melody of the songs. I can't stand that guy...arghh. So now DM sound like a bad cover band with yes Dave as the singer... Even stranger is that some DM cover bands sound much better than them.... have you checked this band called Moded? I usually dislike cover bands but these guys do bring me back to the old DM tours.
Check this out:
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@@MovieViking Martin could sample the sounds himself from the original multitracks or ask somebody to do it and likely has the floppy disks with Alan's, Fletch's and his own keyboard sounds from every tour. Alan selling them off has nothing to do with what they use on stage now. The problem is that Martin doesn't care about the production and Gordeno is a talented but an incredibly arrogant and unoriginal musician that has too much creative control. As a result, the current live performances have a piss-poor production with generic keyboard sounds and drums that sound like a bag of potatoes.
Alan was always my favourite DM member. Martin compositions functioned as a drawing in a canvas that Alan would add shades, lights and colours here and there. At least that's what it seemed like for me. And here you can hear him saying that editing and processing was his favourite kind of work and not composing. Those two guys were meant for each other in making music.
21:43 the agony in his eyes, the way he physically recoils, no pun intended. I've watched this a couple times and it's always this part that gets me.
“Grabbing hands grab all they can”...They used him: He didn’t get the respect he deserved. He decided enough is enough. Good call making a healthy decision.
Clapping hands grab all they can, everything counts in clapping hands...
My calculated guess is that Fletch is behind Alan`s leave.
@@saynomore9604 Why? Really i'm interested to know.
Fletch hated Alan and was jealous of his skill and ability, Behind Alans back Fletch the parasite was telling the others Alan was trying to take over the band, this was at a time when Dave was always stoned sky high and Martin drunk with the parasite suffering mental health problems. Alan was the only one sane!
I love that fact that my favorite former Depeche Mode member is talking about the Beatles
Alan Wilder put the wheels on the Depeche Mode train.
He added the engine; that made the unique _sound_
@@bye7522 yeah, he’s the cherry on top, the finishing touch and the spice.
Plus the straw, the pumpkin spice and the caramel drizzle (if you must make Starbucks references)
yes DM are lucky to have him for that while. He made them a fortune and is behind their legacy. It is becoming obvious that even Gore`s lyrics went down since Alan left. Yes Ultra was the very next album after Alan`s leave and it`s sound mood can be explained as a landing run, the last Alan`s fragments in the air. Since Exciter, they went somewhere else and they try pretending they are DM so hard but they let me down again and again.
He and Martin were the best
Alan put a special touch with D.M...
Yes he certainly did, and was largely responsible for the massive success of the Violator album.
He did sit in with DM recently, and it would be fantastic, in my humble opinion, if he produced/played/toured on the next DM album. One can dream. Such a supremely talented musician/artist and a humble guy.
@@arkansaswookie songs of faith and devotion
That's an understatement
arkansaswookie when and where did he “sit in” with DM?
21:39 dark memories during sofad recording flashback
Best hair of the eighties hands down
The musical genius behind DM's hit songs.
Alan you were the ❤ of DM. Its beat has been off since you left!
They need a pacemaker now, and that still hasn’t arrived
I liked when Alan Alan speaks on technical details about making an album,a song. You can really tell what part of DM he was in his days. I still love them but it's not the same since Alan left. No matter what producers,they were never able to find again that magic he put in their music 25 years later.
alan alan
damned right.
I just want to thank Alan for his creativity and atmosphere that he impemented into DM sound. Especially, on Black Celebration, it is ahead of time.
Such a great interview with this incredible gentleman. I wish it was one million more of that with Alan. Pure genius.
A logical compromise to me would be...if we’re all blessed enough to get one more DM album, just get Alan to produce it.
I'm not sure Fletch would want to, but I would go one of two routes for the next album a) get Alan to produce it or b) get whoever produced Ocean because that was one of Dave's best vocals in years imho.
@@garbarek1078 Why wouldn't Fletch want to work with Alan? Why should they care what he wants?Doesn't he want to make music worth listening to again?
@@marooqi post SOFAD, Fletch said he wouldn't do another album with him. The working relationship between Alan and Martin broke down, Martin is more likely to appease his childhood friend, that someone who would be good for the band.
@@garbarek1078 you never know, they might be ready to make good music again, not that Fletch is even part of that process. I did take into acct Martin and Fletch side with one another, but Alan would be doing them a FAVOR at this point.
@@marooqi to be fair I liked Playing the angel, and Delta Machine had it's moments. I do recall an interview post the Teenage Cancer Trust gig, and someone asked if Alan would come back to DM, and they all dismissed it by referencing Christian and Peter. I thought it was telling the Hall of Fame induction was the three of them, and they thanked Alan and Vince, but also Christian and Peter. In many ways I think they see themselves as a three-piece with Christian and Peter as sidemen.
Awesome interview... And abit sad at the same time.
i'm not a massive DM fan but I truly respect and admire everything Alan did for the band when he was with the rest of the guys....you're great Alan for reals !
His personality keeps bringing me back to listen to this interview. I was an on again off again fan I guess busy raising a family in the 90's. Now that they are grown I got them to take me to the 2023 tour, twice. Somewhere someone talked about a recent recording of Alan's , I bought it. A very integral part of DM and a very talented man. I can only imagine being a part of a band, that has to be a massive amount of empathy and also the balance of individuality and camaraderie to give and take to create music.
I have watched this short documentary three times over the past year and I never tire watching Alan's expressions after listening to influential tracks over a wireless speaker. This expose is so well done and minimalist. Thank you so much for producing this.
Alan Wilder is an absolute genius & was a massive reason why DM were at their peak, when he was there (Martyn’s song writing, Dave’s vocals, Alan’s ear & patients to get it right)
Alan, what can I say he's a Genius!
I love Alan's integrity throughout his career and it shows in this interview.Anyone like Alan who is good at severing bad situations still has regrets but regrets from their actions and not their own.
What a pleasant guy he seems, Enjoyed watching this very much.
I just realized that the albums that i considered the best of Depeche Mode were the ones with Alan work. The first time i heard ULTRA, you could sense there were something missing. They shouldnt have never let him go. None of their albums without Alan are important to me really.
I remember when ultra came out. The tracks felt empty and dead. The sound was very minimal.
@@Tom-vg5nb to be honest with you i even lost my respect for them after this, it feels like they are now taking all the credit for a work that was only possible because of Alan. When you compare that era, with the albums post Alan departure, it becomes too obvious.
The exact same thing happened to me. I didn't understand why I only liked some albums and not others. Until I knew the story and then I realized how important Alan was in the band's musical style. A sadness the departure of him.
Playing the Angel comes close but yeah I agree. Ultra is pretty good and a miracle it was actually made.
I can mostly agree, though Home is just sublime - plus, the song created some special moments on tour, with the audience singing the outro tag after the band finished the song. I also love the instrumentation in Freestate, but the real sleeper for me is Sister of Night - I would kill to hear that chorus performed live.
Alan Wilder is absolutely all right, because he is very sagacious.
This guy is SOMEBODY !!! (genius with beautiful personality...)
Let us put a petition together asking Alan to rejoin the guys for a final tour together. Do it for the world's sake.
Never, ever gonna happen.. don't waste your time.. too many bridges have been burned I'm afraid
What had happened, exactly??
Yes what water and bridges he played piano for MG on Somebody not to long ago.
Dave and his addiction made Alan to loose his trust and effort. Although, he should collaborate with Martin Gore since they are good friends. But who knows.
@@Purrrelll he didn't quit because of Dave doing drugs. He quit because he did all the production, tour preproduction and all the countless hours in the studio while the rest of the band fucked about and stayed high. Fletch does nothing, but somehow has managed make a career out of clapping and waving his arms.
Seems like Alan is a very exacting, precise man which is probably why DM albums where so bloody good from 1981-1995. :)
Alan only joined the band in 1982 and first contributed to the songs in 1983 (Get the Balance Right).
Wish they would all come back together and record another album. Even if just one.
Probably futile, but a full reunion tour would be a thing of beauty. The harmonies, and the sheer brilliance of the live playing on 101, were, and still are, superlative.
I don't care what any devote say's dm did Alan dirty. He was the workhorse/professional musician of dm and pushed the band forward. I was at the devotional show in Dublin in 1993 when I was a kid, best live show I was ever at , I've been to many dm show's all over the world since but no comparison to the first show when Alan got behind the drum kit for the second half of the show
What a nice guy,a pleasure to listen to him.
I live and believe that one day Alan and Depeche Mode will be reunited. Their split is the greatest tragedy in the music world.
Alan was the humanity in DM
Je suis française et fan de Depeche Mode depuis les 80’s. Mon anglais n’est pas assez développé pour comprendre cette interview et pourtant rien qu’en regardant les expressions et la douceur de la voix d’Alan Wilder, je devine quel genre d’homme il est… il est tellement touchant, sensible et d’une grande bonté, cette même bonté qui je pense l’a poussé à trop donner de sa personne lorsqu’il faisait partie de DM, sa déception a dû être tellement forte de constater qu’il n’a jamais reçu la reconnaissance qu’il méritait, seul Dave Gahan a vraiment eu de l’amitié pour lui. Au delà du musicien de génie qu’il est, Alan Wilder a une oreille musicale qui est hors du commun au point qu’il sait même chanter, il existe des démo dans lesquelles on entend sa voix notamment celle de If You Want un morceau qu’il a aussi composé et qui est fabuleux, sur les lives il le chante avec Dave Gahan, leurs voix s’accordent merveilleusement bien ensemble. Comme tous les millions de fans de DM je souhaiterais qu’il revienne dans le groupe et peut-être qu’avec le décès d’Andy Fletcher ça serait à nouveau possible, cependant seul compte le bien-être et les envies d’Alan et en aucun cas nos avis auront une influence sur sa décision, au delà de notre rêve de le revoir sur scène aux côtés de Dave et Martin, Alan mérite que du bonheur à la hauteur de celui qu’il nous a offert grâce à son travail acharné au sein du groupe, il nous a fait partager sa passion, son amour pour la musique alors MERCI Alan 🖤
What a beautiful comment. Thanks, I absolutely agree with it
Bonjour je suis français aussi et j'ai grandi avec DM à leur début dans les années 80"s. Même si Alan a eu une énorme influence sur le son du groupe comme tout le monde le sait, il n'aurait jamais dû quitter le groupe, Recoil est en échec énorme, il faut l'entendre aussi, DM a réussi à garder son énorme succès et a continuer avec de l'excellente musique sans lui. Je sais que c'est dur à entendre mais c'est ainsi. Merci pour votre lecture. Michel
It’s very good to hear to hear Wilder’s voice and hearing his stories. Depeche Mode listener since the beginning years here! Los Angeles then and now. I know from experience how the art/entertainment world can be a bumpy ride, and some of your best memories, some of your very sweetest memories, can be memories of just holding on and staying on the ride. Alan Wilder’s influence on the music was extremely profound, and continues so. Nice to see his work is so much appreciated. Some very fine music has come from this band.
I could listen to this man forever
Great man and very down to earth. Love DM when he was in it. Shame it all broke up. Glad he still happy and keeping busy with music still. Good man you are Alan.
Wilder was not known for being quite so down-to-earth in his Depeche Mode days. He always seemed smart and thoughtful, but he also had a reputation for being stubborn and the most hedonistic in the band until Gahan got into drugs.
@@Handlemcdaniel Alan hedonistic??
Always liked Alan W - sophisticated, well spoken etc.
I miss this man so much. It breaks my heart that he's retired and we'll likely never see or hear from him ever again. I never thought he'd return to DM permanently, but that Albert Hall thing in 2010 (and other events around that time) made it seem like they were getting on better and there was the hope of other collaborations/one-offs. It was like they were in a good place, but something happened: Alan's auction is the most obvious, but I've also heard that there were payment issues surrounding Alan's remix of 'In Chains' before then. I don't know. In any case, it's so sad how Alan has disappeared and become a taboo topic. (Dave used to talk fondly of him, so to see Dave's hostile reaction to a mention of Alan during the latest press tour really took me aback.) I find it so sad that we'll never see Alan with Martin and Dave again - even just for one evening. I wouldn't expect a tour (though I'd love that) or even a full concert. I just wish we could have one final chance to see them together performing a set or one of their classics (like ETS) to provide some much-needed _positive_ closure. But it's clear that even that's too much to ask for. 😔
Is there a video of Dave's reaction? I hadn't heard of this before.
@@ehenyor There was, but the uploader deleted it: IMO, because the video was meant to 'shame' people about missing Alan (I noticed that the uploader hearted the 'get over it'-type comments); however, many of the comments were critical of Dave's remarks and people were saying that they still missed Alan regardless. I don't think that was what the uploader anticipated, so they deleted the video. However, the full interview may still be available. (The deleted video was a section of a longer interview with the press.)
Alan Wilder was the anchor for DM sound design and the band has never been the same.
Huge Appreciations To Alan, I Believe That D.M Never The Same Without Alan, To Me Alan Is The Dynamo Of The Band And He Is Really Gentleman And Musical Genius, Great Respect To Alan Wilder....
A very sensitive and intelligent person....Great interview!
I love the way his soft baby eyes burn through you.
great interview. Alan will always be part of that original british synth generation of pioneers! he is a synth god! bless the man.
Will always love Alan. He will always be considered part of the Depeche Mode family. They were the dream team. 🤙🥰♥️💯
Alan made DM authentic, a genius in sound engineering with a wide range of music knowledge. Enjoyed watching and catching up about "The Mode"😎❣
Get the Balance Right is one of my favorite early Depeche songs
I don't know why but while watching the video I felt sad and wanted to cry actually. Nostalgic feelings of DM with and without Wilder kicked in.
Same here. A part of him died and DM partly died back then...
He looked ready to cry as well.
I did cry when I saw the look in his eyes. The hurt that he has swallowed with such dignity. Reminds me of the ignorant comments Fletch, the bitch made after he was forced out. Just ignorant shit. I’m not sad or sorry he’s gone. I’d have traded him out for Alan in a heartbeat.
Depeche Mode's best years 1982-1995, I wonder why?
Been screaming this for years
i would say 1982-1997 but yah pretty much spot on
Hello Mr Wilder, I m so happy to see you in this video!!! I remember the time I looked at you in my bedroom when I was 15 old. Depeche mode still my favorite band. When my friend admired David, for me the most wonderful musician and beautiful man was and still you!!!! I m a French woman who go in England several times, and I dream to meet you. Without you, DM isn't the same band.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love Alan!
I have very much respect for Alan ! Depeche Mode is my life ! Big fan from Belgium .
Absolutely loved this interview and love Alan! I definitely miss him being in Depeche Mode.
He was my ♥️ when I was young....
25:15 - This moment sums the epitome of Alan’s genius and craftsmanship as a musician, and ultimately I my belief, how Depeche Mode got their signature sound to which catapulted them to superstardom.
Love hearing Alan talk about each of the songs played to him, especially when he mentioned having to do the 12” to Get The Balance Right! 😅 he’s so lovely 🥰❤️
Wonderful interview. I'd like to see him back in the band...
Alan is so honest about his music and the life he had with DM. I have always admired that about his personality and it shows in his work. Alan is devoted, no pun intended, musician. I miss hearing his spin on DM's sound but forever grateful he made music with them. I agree hectic times bring the best out of music. It's truth and logic captivate the listener as though they are speaking for us. That is what I love about DM's old sound.
Miss you Alan not the same without you in Depeche Mode I saw the 93' concert in Houston Texas Songs of faith and devotion best concert I have ever seen especially when you on the floor start out in 15th row moved up to the 9th row when you started to perform just wanted to say you were amazing drums keyboards and piano miss the sound thank you for all you did with the sound of Depeche Mode simply amazing...
Chris Pulido I was at The Woodlands show as well. I missed them on the Violator tour. It was amazing.
I love this man so, so, so much. No words. Seeing him hearing WiMS you could see him struggling. Got a lump in my throat.
What great guy he is. He sounds modest and down to earth in combination with a huge knowledge. really loved this interview. And he`s still so cute for his age, especially his reaction 8:30 to Trevor Horn as he said "he´s a clever man" :)
How can a Genius be this nice and humble? Astonishing.
IMO Alan was a huge part of their best work. I think he's brilliant. Very creative.
I love love love the songs he writes!!! His voice is so good also. His self doubt makes me sad