We knew there was going to be a lot of pro shot photos and videos for the Depeche Mode Day event in LA, but we wanted to do a Photo Recap from the fans who were there. Our friend Attosa Tavallai was going to be attending and she was kind enough to shoot some photos for us on her phone to make the occasion.
All photos taken by Attosa Tavallai
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Anton Corbijn, long-time Depeche Mode collaborator and artistic visionary for the band, let it "slip" earlier this year during a Momento Mori promotional interview that he was overseeing the transfer of the original Super 8 footage for the short film Strange. I assumed at the time we would be getting Strange Too, too, and was equally excited and surprised to hear of the rerelease of the beloved additions to the band's videography during this crucial era of their career.
Being blessed to live in Southern California until after the end of the Exciter tour, I can tell you that the years...
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Depeche Mode will be joining LA City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez on the steps of LA City Hall at 1pm PST on December 13th for the proclamation of "Depeche Mode Day". If you're in the Southern CA area, be sure to go check it out.
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We always wondered if this day would actually come, an here it is. Yes, both "Strange" and "Strange Too" are out on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time ever. Both videos are newly restored from original sources and the package includes the 11 music videos and 6 previously unreleased outtake "vignettes". It also comes with new artwork and liner notes by director Anton Corbijn. Be sure to go grab a copy for your collection today.
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The latest Depeche video release is the subject of Rhino Record's latest installment of the "Rhino Report". On this episode of their weekly deep dive into the music and artists you love, host Scott T. Sterling goes into the the Strange and Strange Too re-release.
https://youtu.be/yxzKCL6NZ0s?si=qxDV3nGAP_WiVB_Z
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