Martin Gore quotes

Martin Gore is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as a founding member of Depeche Mode. His work has been influential in shaping electronic and alternative music. He continues to be recognized for his distinctive songwriting, instrumental talent, and emotional lyrics. Here are 50 of his quotes:

I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode. (Martin Gore)

Songwriting is a mysterious art. When I sit down to write a song, the end result should be mysterious and have this dark quality.

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I wasn't ever a massive David Essex fan, but I liked a few of his tracks, and Stardust was one of them.

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I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me.

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I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

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I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

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Once I'd chosen the songs, it seemed like it would just be a question then of recording them. But it's a case of trying to re-invent the songs; taking them in different directions.

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I sit down and create atmospheres, start playing guitar or piano and just sing whatever comes out of my mouth.

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I didn't write songs for a very long time.

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Anything that I write comes from the soul.

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I don't think I've ever tried to be anything other than a weirdo. (Martin Gore)

I'm not particularly prolific.

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I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

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People are People still gets played to death on '80s stations. It was our first big break in America. It's not exactly my favorite song.

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It creates a conflict of interest - what songs would I use for me, and what would I use for the band.

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I like their darkness but I also like the pop-side of the Velvet Underground.

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I didn't expect us to be around after 25 years.

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Music is really all about experimentation and lots of trial and error. It's just mind-numbingly boring until you hit on something that works well.

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When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.

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I don't write poems and put them to music. Just let things flow.

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I find it odd seeing a DJ playing to huge audiences. I know that people have been doing it for a while, but the fact that it's been embraced so much in America now and it's become like this new, big thing, I find it slightly odd. (Martin Gore)

I studied German at school. I lived in Berlin for two years and had a German girlfriend for five years, so I don't find speaking German particularly difficult. Singing was slightly more difficult.

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Record covers helped me discover a lot of music that I wasn't aware of.

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There haven't been many credible electronic covers records.

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The majority of the time I'm at home with my family, I play football three times a week.

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Martin Gore

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Photo: Depeche Mode, CC BY 3.0

Occupation: English Musician
Born: July 23, 1961
Quotes count: 50

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