Today I wish to pay tribute to Depeche Mode. Their music is inspiring and thought-provoking, especially those songs from the 1980s. I miss seeing those music videos on TV....why doesn't MTV or VH1 air music anymore? Their focus has shifted from music to reality......is this really what the majority of the viewers wants?
So, all I can say is thanks to warnerbrosrecords for posting those "remastered videos" on YouTube. Good for them for sharing such great music for free. I only have to endure a 15-30 second commercial before the start.
One of the songs, dripping with symbolism is Depeche Mode's "Everything Counts" - the theme is about society and greed and corruption. Camera is filming traveling on the roads (or the highway, perhaps) during the day and night, and corporate buildings. Two men climbing up a ladder and possibly trying to throw the other off is what business has come down to. There is a also a beach/outdoor cafe scene, with I'm assuming means people taking a break from the competition.
I wish more music videos would be released today that had a proper story behind it. They say that history repeats itself....here's hoping for 1980s music coming back in "vogue".....(a reference to Madonna's 1980s song ;)
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