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According to the handwritten info sheet, the tape (then known by the working title ''Perversion'') contains the following: | According to the handwritten info sheet, the tape (then known by the working title ''Perversion'') contains the following: | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left" | |||
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! style="background-color:green" | Song Title | |||
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|'''Mother Me''' | |||
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|[https://media.depechemode-live.com/stream/demos2018/34.mp3 '''Enjoy The Silence'''] | |||
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|'''Waiting For The Night''' | |||
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|'''World In My Eyes''' | |||
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|'''Halo''' | |||
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|'''Happiest Girl''' | |||
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|'''Sea Of Sin''' | |||
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|'''Blue Dress''' | |||
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|'''Personal Jesus''' | |||
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|[https://media.depechemode-live.com/stream/demos2018/35.m4a '''Memphisto'''] | |||
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|[https://media.depechemode-live.com/stream/demos2018/36.m4a '''Sibeling'''] (including the instrumental) | |||
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|[https://media.depechemode-live.com/stream/demos2018/37.mp3 '''Interlude No. 3'''], which appears after '''Blue Dress''' on the final album.) | |||
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Of these tracks, only ''Enjoy The Silence'', ''Memphisto'', ''Sibeling'' and ''Interlude No. 3'' are currently in circulation and easily found online. | Of these tracks, only ''Enjoy The Silence'', ''Memphisto'', ''Sibeling'' and ''Interlude No. 3'' are currently in circulation and easily found online. | ||
Though not on this tape, demo versions of ''Sweetest Perfection'' and ''Clean'' were officially released with the 2009 ''Sounds Of The Universe'' box set. | Though not on this tape, demo versions of ''Sweetest Perfection'' and ''Clean'' were officially released with the 2009 ''Sounds Of The Universe'' box set. | ||
''Enjoy The Silence'' notably started as a slow ballad, but at the insistence of Alan Wilder, it was eventually re-worked into the up-tempo version that | ''Enjoy The Silence'' notably started as a slow ballad, but at the insistence of Alan Wilder, it was eventually re-worked into the up-tempo version that ultimately ended up on the album. The "Harmonium" mix released on some 12" singles of the song greatly resemble the original demo. | ||
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* [https://www.depechemode-live.com/wiki/Lyric_differences#.22Perversion.22_demo_tape_differences DM Live Wiki page detailing the changed lyrics.] Retrieved 09 Feb '19 | * [https://www.depechemode-live.com/wiki/Lyric_differences#.22Perversion.22_demo_tape_differences DM Live Wiki page detailing the changed lyrics.] Retrieved 09 Feb '19 | ||
[[Category:Lost music]] | [[Category:Lost music|Perversion]] | ||
[[Category:Partially found media]] | [[Category:Partially found media|Perversion]] |
Revision as of 13:40, 5 September 2019
Violator is the seventh album of the English electronic act Depeche Mode. Released on March 19th, 1990, it features some of their best known singles, "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy The Silence".
Lead songwriter Martin Gore would usually record demos before the band would go into the studio to work on the final product.
The Tape
According to the handwritten info sheet, the tape (then known by the working title Perversion) contains the following:
Song Title |
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Mother Me |
Enjoy The Silence |
Waiting For The Night |
World In My Eyes |
Halo |
Happiest Girl |
Sea Of Sin |
Blue Dress |
Personal Jesus |
Memphisto |
Sibeling (including the instrumental) |
Interlude No. 3, which appears after Blue Dress on the final album.) |
Of these tracks, only Enjoy The Silence, Memphisto, Sibeling and Interlude No. 3 are currently in circulation and easily found online. Though not on this tape, demo versions of Sweetest Perfection and Clean were officially released with the 2009 Sounds Of The Universe box set.
Enjoy The Silence notably started as a slow ballad, but at the insistence of Alan Wilder, it was eventually re-worked into the up-tempo version that ultimately ended up on the album. The "Harmonium" mix released on some 12" singles of the song greatly resemble the original demo.
Mother Me
Of particular note is the unreleased song Mother Me, referred to as an "Untitled Classy Track" in the above info sheet. Longtime friend and road manager of the band, Daryl Bamonte said of the track: "I remember a track called 'Mother Me, Smother Me' that I believe was recorded for Violator, but didn't make the final cut for some reason. It was a really good song, but I don't think it was even used for a b-side."
Lyrical Changes
An anonymous ex-label employee provided the Depeche Mode Live Wiki with the lyrics to the songs featured on the tape, some of which contain notable differences.
World in my Eyes
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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That's all there is Nothing more than you can feel now That's all there is |
That's all there is I don't mean to drag you down But that's all there is |
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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Let me put you on a ship On a long, long trip Your lips close to my lips |
Let me put you on a ship On a long, long trip And you won't be feeling seasick |
Waiting for the Night
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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I press my hands to my ears It's easier here just to forget fear |
I put my hands to my ears I've soon forgotten all my fears |
Blue Dress
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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Please don't question why | Don't you question why |
Sea of Sin
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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My mind's in need So my body feeds And it quenches my thirst |
My mind's in need And my body feeds So I'm never alone |
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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As it gets wetter and wetter | As we get wetter and wetter |
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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As we sink deeper and deeper | As we go deeper and deeper |
Album version | "Perversion" demo |
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Here under God's sky His watchful eye And all of the lies My consolation prize |
Why save it for a rainy day? When we've got here and now Why save it for a rainy day? Anyhow |
External Links
- An interview with Daryl Bamonte mentioning Mother Me. Retrieved 09 Feb '19
- DM Live Wiki page detailing the demo tape. Retrieved 09 Feb '19
- DM Live Wiki page detailing the changed lyrics. Retrieved 09 Feb '19