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Blog #34 Lima - October 13th

Lima - October 13th
author: mm
date posted: October 14th, 2009

Hey, everyone!

Unfortunately, there won't be a blog for Lima tonight because I'm out of commission - caught something dastardly so taking some much-needed bed rest. As you can see, I'm currently nestled to the 4 things that have grown quite dear to me while on bed rest: Blackberry, nasal drip, Halls and Emergen-C.

See you in Santiago (hopefully in better health)!
MM

 

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Blog #35 Santiago - October 15th

antiago - October 15th
author: mm
date posted: October 22nd, 2009

The Club Hipico in Santiago, Chile could not have been a more perfect venue. Over 30,000 fans packed the house to greet the Mode with an energetic welcome. Check out the photos for a better peek - they speak for themselves.

All photos: Sebastian Wilson Leon

 

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Blog #36 Buenos Aires - October 17th

Buenos Aires - October 17th
author: mm
date posted: November 2nd, 2009

Our last gig of the Latin American tour. I had been waiting anxiously to get to Buenos Aires. Well, I should point out that many of our Latin American stops were foreign and new to a number of people on the tour - including myself. San Diego is about as far south of Los Angeles (my hometown) as I've been. Making Mexico a Spring Break destination when in college was never a big interest of mine. I'm glad that I waited patiently because my experiences in Mexico with Depeche Mode - as well as Central and South America - have made for some incredibly fond memories.

With that said, however, Buenos Aires was a home away from home. I felt familiar with the city despite never having been. And the crowd at Club Ciudad? 32,000 devotees showed us some real Latin love - no better way to end another successful leg.

Check out the photos and live vicariously...

See you in Europe!

UPDATE (November 7th): As some of you have noticed, the images for this blog entry are not from the Buenos Aires show. Due to an error with the memory card of the digital camera being used, the wrong images were uploaded. Additionally, the proper images for this show were permanently lost. We would like to apologize for this error, and hope that you still enjoy the pictures for this blog entry.

 

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Blog #37 Oberhausen - October 31st

Oberhausen - October 31st
author: peter
date posted: November 4th, 2009

Back in Europe for the opening night of the final leg. Lots of jet-lagged and/or sleepy faces round here tonight. During soundcheck Martin and Peter spent the better part of an hour rehearsing a song that we've yet to hear on this tour. Hopefully the video of that will be up soon, when it's less spoilerific.

Dan The Man and his catering team cooked up an amazing chicken curry tonight, that literally brought tears to my eyes. Had a bit of a run in with a chili that just pushed me over the edge. Nothing quite like weeping like a little girl over food. Curry 1 - Blogger 0. Lovely. I did kick the cheese cakes' ass though, so I feel vindicated.

Before the show Mute and EMI Germany presented the band, JK and Marek with platinum awards for sales of "Sounds Of The Universe". There's a snap or two from that occasion attached.

The completely sold out show was really good, and everyone seemed to be having a good time - on and off stage. "Freelove" was played for the first time this tour, and "Somebody" and "Behind The Wheel" were performed for the first time in Europe this tour.

Another first... Martin rocking a feathery halo backstage after the show. Halloween a la Mode.

 

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Blog #38 Bremen - November 1st

Bremen - November 1st
author: peter
date posted: November 4th, 2009

Another German city. Another sold out show. Another great night. Martin threw everyone yet another curve ball tonight, with an unexpected and absolutely gorgeous rendition of "Clean", asking the audience to help by singing along. A fantastic moment.

After the gig, Marek Lieberberg hosted a private get-together for the band. Another fun evening.

Took a boatload of pictures during the show, a selection of which is attached here.

 

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Blog #39 Hannover - November 3rd

Hannover - November 3rd
author: mm
date posted: November 6th, 2009

After completing the first European leg, I thought I had seen the best of Depeche Mode crowds. The energy, enthusiasm and thirst of the European gigs have been incomparable. Memorable. And then there was Hannover.

The vigor of the audience was palpable. During "Dressed in Black," I had to leave the office and watch as seemingly every concertgoer sang along, excited to hear an old - yet refreshing - favorite.

Tonight the boys rehearsed at a local club here in Frankfurt. It was great to see the brainstorming that goes behind each carefully-selected set list. Kerry, our illustrious programmer, is our maestro but he's camera-shy so you won't see much of him on this blog.

Take a look at some behind-the-scenes rehearsal shots! Also check out the photos to catch a glimpse of another great night on this Tour of the Universe.

See you in Mannheim!

 

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Blog #40 Mannheim - November 7th

Mannheim - November 7th
author: mm
date posted: November 9th, 2009

The SAP Arena is initially remarkable due to it's oddly-shaped roof, reminiscent of an intergalactic spaceship......if such a thing were to exist, of course.

The interior, however, was an entirely different concept. Built in 2005, it has become one of the largest venues in Europe - host to concerts as well as congressional events, hockey and handball games. Yes - handball! That excited me very much.

Backstage, we anxiously watched - by we, I mean Martin - the Arsenal match on television. Luckily, they brought in another victory so spirits were high!

Photos to the right. Enjoy!

See you in Stuttgart.

 

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