On March 7th, Depeche Mode performed at the Olympiahalle in Munich – this is the second time on the world tour for the album “Memento Mori” that Dave Gahan and Martin Gore are stopping here. Anyone who was there at the first show should already know the setlist – this time too, like previous European concerts, there are few surprises in the song selection. As usual, Gore takes the microphone for two songs (“Strangelove” and “Somebody”), the encore with “Stripped,” “Enjoy the Silence,” “Never Let Me Down Again” and “Personal Jesus” is expected, but not because of that less exciting. But a spontaneous interjection that doesn’t otherwise exist: a fan named Maria receives a birthday serenade from Depeche Mode.
Depeche Mode: Videos of the show
Here is a fan clip of “Behind the Wheel” live in Munich – the song, as in previous shows, was dedicated to the late keyboardist Andrew Fletcher:
“Black Celebration”, where the remarkable light show takes center stage:
“A Pain That I’m Used To”:
A total of 24 tracks made it onto the evening’s setlist, including an acoustic version of “Condemnation”. Here are more impressions from the fan perspective:
Anyone who has missed Depeche Mode live so far has three more chances. The band will perform at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne on April 3rd, 5th and 8th. Gahan and Gore are also heading to other European cities beforehand. The “Memento Mori” tour will come to an end with the last performance in Cologne.
Depeche Mode live in Munich: That was the setlist
My Cosmos Is Mine
Wagging Tongue
Walking in My Shoes
It’s No Good
Policy of Truth
In Your Room (Zephyr Remix)
Everything Counts
Happy Birthday to You (for a fan named Maria)
Precious
Before We Drown
Strangelove
Somebody
Ghosts Again
I feel you
A Pain That I’m Used To
Behind the Wheel (in memory of Andrew Fletcher)
Black Celebration
Stripped
John the Revelator
Enjoy the silence
Condemnation
Just Can’t Get Enough
Never Let Me Down Again
Personal Jesus