Depeche Mode 'Martyr' 2006

Depeche Mode 'Martyr'

Taken from the eagerly awaited Best Of collection, Martyr is a powerful, hypnotic track written by Martin Gore which deftly confirms the band's iconic status.

Produced by Ben Hillier, of Doves and Blur fame, the new single is unrelenting, absolute Depeche Mode and sits immaculately amongst their luminous history. Surging with incandescent synths, a razor-sharp hook and Dave Gahan's emotive claims of being "a martyr for love", it is both irresistible and irrepressible.

Available on two CDs and DVD, ‘Martyr’ is released with a host of extras. CD1 contains the brilliant Booka Shade edit, CD2 features remixes by Paul Van Dyk and Alex Smoke – as well as the track 'Never Let Me Down' - while the DVD boasts the Booka Shade Travel Mix and the Dreher & S.M. Art B.N Reload remix. On the same date, 2 exclusive download only U-MYX versions of the track will be available, allowing fans to make their own remix of their own video of Martyr with no special equipment or knowledge necessary. Users can upload their mixes onto a website where they can review, rate or download other fans' mixes and videos.

New Single 'Martyr'

Released On Mute Records, October 30th

From The Best Of Collection, November 13th

On October 30th Depeche Mode return to the fore with the stunning single 'Martyr' - their first new material since the international Number 1 album 'Playing The Angel'. Taken from the eagerly awaited Best Of collection, it's a powerful, hypnotic track written by Martin Gore and deftly confirms the band's iconic status.

Produced by Ben Hillier, of Doves and Blur fame, the new single is unrelenting, absolute Depeche Mode and sits immaculately amongst their luminous history. Surging with incandescent synths, a razor-sharp hook and Dave Gahan's emotive claims of being "a martyr for love", it is both irresistible and irrepressible.

Featuring 17 their most definitive singles to date - including the hits 'Just Can't Get Enough', 'Everything Counts' 'Personal Jesus', 'Enjoy The Silence' and 'Precious' - the forthcoming Best Of is compiled from 11 of the band's studio albums released between 1981 and 2006.

A special edition 3-disc set 'Touring The Angel: Live In Milan' is released on September 25th. Recorded at Milan's Fila Forum on February 18th & 19th amid their hugely successful European tour, it sees the band at their live best with a pulsing sound, electric stage presence and ecstatic audience. Featuring the full-length live show and a host of exclusive extras, it is available on two DVDs and a live audio CD.

On October 2nd, they release the second instalment of their acclaimed remasters series. 'A Broken Frame' 'Songs Of Faith And Devotion' and 'Some Great Reward' will be available as special edition, collector's items complete with exclusive bonus material, lovingly revived artwork and incredibly rare footage.

Originally titled "Martyr For Love" (working title).

7" picture disc single (BONG39) EU

SIDE A

"Martyr" (Single Version) 03:22

SIDE B

"Never Let Me Down Again" (Digitalism Remix) 04:36

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094637 508671 >

Runout Side A:   Bong39 A-I Grazz - The Exchange

Runout Side B:   Bong39 B-I

Barcode Side A:   0094637508671-A

Barcode Side B:   0094637508671-B

Limited to 10,000 copies. Picture Disc. Plastic sleeve sealed by an info sticker. Comes sealed in stickered PVC. Numbered limited edition.

12" single (12BONG39) EU

A

A1.   "Martyr" (Booka Shade Dub Mix) 08:13

B

B1.   "Martyr" (Dreher & S.M. Art B.N. Reload Remix) 05:15

B2.   "Martyr" (Alex Smoke Gravel Mix) 06:39

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094638 012016

Label Code:   LC05834

Other:   Made in the EU

Runout Side A:   P12BONG39 A-I Grazz The Exchange

Runout Side B:   P12BONG39 B-I

Barcode:   0094638012016

Vinyl record format:   33RPM

12" single (L12BONG39) EU

Remixes

CD single (CDBONG39) EU

01.   "Martyr" (Single Version) 03:22

02.   "Martyr" (Booka Shade Full Vocal Mix Edit) 06:23

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094637 508626 >

Label Code:   lc5834

Other:   Made in the E.U.

Runout:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3750862 @ 1

Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW04

Mould SID Code:   ifpi AAHF6

Mould code area (white):   010105

Barcode:   0094637508626

Cover: Printed in the EU. Comes in slimline jewel case. Sticker white: "Includes Booka Shade Remix 0094637508626".

Limited CD single (LCDBONG39) EU

01.   "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Remix Edit) 07:18

02.   "Martyr" (Alex Smoke Gravel Mix) 06:39

03.   "Never Let Me Down Again" (Digitalism Remix) 04:36

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094637 508725 >

Label Code:   lc5834

Other:   Made in E.U.

Runout:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3750872 @ 1

Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code:   IFPI AAHY1

Mould code area (white):   010105

Barcode:   0094637508725

Cover: Printed in the EU. Comes in slimline jewel case. Sticker white: "Includes Remixes by Paul Van Dyk Alex Smoke Digitalism 0094637508725".

DVD single (DVDBONG39) EU

01.   "Martyr" (Montage Video) 03:22

02.   "Martyr" (Dreher & S.M. Art B.N. Reload Remix)(Audio) 05:15

03.   "Martyr" (Booka Shade Travel Mix)(Audio) 06:20

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094637 508794 >

Label Code:   lc5834

Other:   Made in E.U.

Runout:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3750879 PAL @ 2

Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW04

Mould SID Code:   IFPI AAH05

Mould code area (white):   020104

Barcode:   0094637508794

Cover: Printed in the EU. Comes in slimline jewel case. Sticker white: "Includes Martyr Video Plus Remixes by Dreher & S.M.Art Booka Shade 0094637508794".

"Martyr" MUTE 23 October 2006 EU

Digital Download File, WMA, 192 kbps

01.   "Martyr" (Radio Version) 03:07

"Martyr" MUTE 30 October 2006 EU

Digital Download 3xFile, WMA, 192 kbps

01.   "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Remix) 10:23

02.   "Martyr" (Booka Shade Dub Mix) 08:17

03.   "Martyr" (Alex Smoke Bones Edit) 03:11

"Martyr" MUTE 30 October 2006 (Exclusive 7digital) U-MYX, Mute Records EU

Digital Download 2xFile, ogg-vorbis, 128 kbps

01.   "Martyr" (U-MYX Format) (PC)

02.   "Martyr" (U-MYX Format) (Mac)

Software that allows you to create your own remix of 'Martyr'. Depeche Mode's 45th single, Martyr was released in the U-MYX Format, which included software allowing you to create simple remixes of the song and share them with others. Language - English. Item Size - 12.9M.

DOWNLOAD U-MYX Torrent

DOWNLOAD U-MYX ZIP Site

12" LP (PXL12BONG39) Limited Edition MUTE September 2006 EU

A

Just Can't Get Enough" (Dirty South Mix) 07:48

AA

"Personal Jesus" (Timo Maas Remix) 07:51

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   LC 5834

Runout Side A:   PXL12Bong39 A-1 [stamped] Grazz The Exchange [etched]

Runout Side B:   PXL12Bong39 AA-1

Vinyl record format:   33RPM

UK promotional extra limited 12 inch single. Released in conjunction with "The Best of Depeche Mode Volume One".

Promotional Tracks

01.   "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Radio Mix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU September 2006) 03:40

02.   "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Remix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU September 2006) 10:18

03.   "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Vonyce Lounge Mix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU September 2006) 07:02

04.   "Martyr" (Booka Shade Dub)(PCDBong39 Mute EU September 2006) 08:13

05.   "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Dub Mix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU September 2006) 10:17

06.   "Martyr" (Radio Version)(RCDBong39 Mute EU September 2006) 03:08

07.   "Martyr" (Radio Edit)(PRO-CDR-101908 Sire / Reprise / Mute US October 2006) 03:07

08.   "Martyr" (Alex Smoke Bare Bones Edit)(CD-R Reprise 07 November 2006 US) 03:09

09.   "Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Dub Vox)(PCDBONG39 Mute September 2006 UK) 10:21

Martyr

Release 08 October 2006

Written by Martin L. Gore

Produced by Ben Hillier

Video directed by Rob Chandler

Notes: Video in which Dave Gahan seemingly sings the song, this being achieved by the succession of short clips of Depeche Mode's videos in which Dave either says the words featured in the lyrics of "Martyr", or he lip-syncs the lyrics, meaning that his lips move in a similar fashion of that when the words in the lyrics are being said.

PRODUCTION DETAILS TRACKS

"Martyr" (Single Version) 03:22  •  Produced by Ben Hillier for 140db. Mixed by Jeremy Wheatley for 365 Artists at Twenty-One Studios. Assisted by Richard Edgeier. Programming by Dave McCracken, additional programming by Richard Morris. Engineered by Ben Hillier and Richard Morris.

"Never Let Me Down Again" (Digitalism Remix) 04:36  •  Remix and additional production by Digitalism.

"Martyr" (Booka Shade Dub Mix) 08:13  •  Remix, Producer by Booka Shade.

"Martyr" (Dreher & S.M. Art B.N. Reload Remix) 05:15  •  Remix by Dreher & S.M.Art. Remix by Sascha Brinkmann, Tobias Draeger.

"Martyr" (Alex Smoke Gravel Mix) 06:39  •  Remix by Alex Smoke.

"Martyr" (Booka Shade Full Vocal Mix Edit) 06:23  •  Remix, Producer by Booka Shade.

"Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Remix Edit) 07:18  •  Remix, Producer by Paul van Dyk.

"Martyr" (Alex Smoke Gravel Mix) 06:39  •  Remix by Alex Smoke.

"Martyr" (Booka Shade Travel Mix) 06:20  •  Remix, Producer by Booka Shade.

"Martyr" (Radio Version) 03:08  •  Produced by Ben Hillier for 140db. Mixed by Jeremy Wheatley for 365 Artists at Twenty-One Studios. Assisted by Richard Edgeier. Programming by Dave McCracken, additional programming by Richard Morris. Engineered by Ben Hillier and Richard Morris.

"Martyr" (Radio Edit) 03:07  •  Produced by Ben Hillier for 140db. Mixed by Jeremy Wheatley for 365 Artists at Twenty-One Studios. Assisted by Richard Edgeier. Programming by Dave McCracken, additional programming by Richard Morris. Engineered by Ben Hillier and Richard Morris.

"Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Radio Mix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU) 03:40  •  Remix, Producer by Paul van Dyk.

"Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Remix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU) 10:18  •  Remix, Producer by Paul van Dyk.

"Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Vonyce Lounge Mix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU) 07:02  •  Remix, Producer by Paul van Dyk.

"Martyr" (Booka Shade Dub)(PCDBong39 Mute EU) 08:13  •  Remix, Producer by Booka Shade.

"Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Dub Mix)(PCDBong39 Mute EU) 10:17  •  Remix, Producer by Paul van Dyk.

"Martyr" (Alex Smoke Bare Bones Edit)(RCDBong39 Virgin/EMI Greece) 03:09  •  Remix by Alex Smoke.

"Martyr" (Paul Van Dyk Dub Vox)(RCD EMI Denmark) 10:21  •  Remix, Producer by Paul van Dyk.

THE 46th SINGLE

discussion single

2006