Friday, October 11, 2013

Depeche Mode last show @ ACL

Delta Machine tour, has given Depeche Mode a new begining. Over 30 years in the music business, this synth-pop pioneers "Just Can't Get Enough." Depeche Mode has completed their North American tour, playing over 20 shows in various cities. This is the first time Austin City Limits Festival would be held over two separate weekends, with the same headliners. It's was a perfect way to say goodbye to America, while heading over to Asia and then back to Europe to continue with their next leg of the tour. Martin, Dave, and Andy delivered some of their best tunes on Friday night on October 11th. Depeche Mode played to over 50,000 fans that came to this awesome festival in Austin, TX. Songs like (Walking in my shoes, Enjoy the silence, Shake the disease, and Never let me down again), gave the fans one hell of a show to remember. Martin Gore sang couple of the bands favorites, accompanied by the piano and his voice was always on tune. Let's hope the band can return some time soon to North America, and maybe for promotion of another new album. The band doesn't seem to be slowing down a bit, and their fan base is still solid as a rock. Devotees from all over the world came to support Depeche Mode on this festival. The band keeps producing great "Music for the masses." It is hard to see any  New Wave acts around these days, but DM has proven to the critics that they are the real deal. Enjoy the pictures!!!

 

"Reach out, and touch faith"

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Enrique Bunbury's new album, "Palosanto" to be released [10/29/13]

Enrique Bunbury new album, "Palosanto” promises to deliver once again.  Ex (Heroes del Silencio) singer from Spain, has completed his 8th studio album of his breakthrough solo career.   As described by the artist himself the new album is something fresh, and full of new sounds.  The band will have an array of recently purchased instruments, a female vocal trio, symphonic orchestra and an outstanding synthesizer player.  This new elements depart Bunbury from his vintage sound that has been present in his music for the past 10 years.  The new single, "Despierta" has been released and gives fans a good understanding on what to expect.  As a composer, musician and producer; Bunbury mentions that it has been a very challenging role to achieve the likes of every fan.  “The way I complete my music, its not necessarily the way most fans would like for me to write it.”  Palosanto can be described as a collaboration of efforts instead of my own ego as had ben experienced in the past.  A lot of new grounds are being discovered in this album, that is somewhat of a rebirth in my career.  After touring most of Central, Southern and Latin America to include some European locations Bunbury talks about his new life experiences.  The disc can be divided in two parts, the first being a more digital sound and touching the part of world revolution and the ultimate sacrifice; death.  The second part focuses on a more organic musical sound experience and the longing for a spiritual answer in life.  The cover of the album portrays Bunbury sitting in a ship in the desert that reads, “God is Love, “ and a UFO flying in the background.  A lot of symbolism perhaps, but the artist leaves the imagination open to the listeners and maybe will touch a different ground he has never touched before.  Next year it will be the artist 30 years in the Spanish rock music industry.