Small guitar effects pedals in the late 1950s distorted and modulated electric guitar signals, beginning a new era of music. In the late 1970s and 1980s, electronic instruments like synthesizers came to dominate genres like synth rock and electronic rock. Bands like Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode established signature electronic sounds through seminal albums in the 1980s that influenced mainstream pop and rock. Depeche Mode gave a powerful concert in Bogota, Colombia in 2009 that was celebrated as releasing pent-up anticipation from fans who had longed to see the band perform in their country.

2. HISTORY

3. Small guitar stomp boxes were developed in the late 50’s which distort and module the electric signal played by an electrical device. This was the beginning of a whole new era in music.

4. In late 70’s and early 80’s was crated and enabled electronic musical instruments such as keyboard controllers, computers, and other electronic equipment to communicate, control, and synchronize the notes played by the whole group and devices. The electronic Beatles, ‘’Kraftwerk’’ combines driving, repetitive rhythms and strictly electronic instrumentation.

5. New means in the recording, manipulation, mass-production, and distribution of sound were born. These developments led to the growth of electronic rock and synth rock, music in which synthesizers came to dominate.

6. In the last decade a number of software-based virtual studio environments have emerged, as computer technology has become more accessible and music software has advanced with products such as Reason and Ableton live, depechemode have developed different channels for composing music.

7. Depeche Mode was born in this musical environment and created a route followed by successful other groups. The albums that define electronic music in early 80s made by depeche mode were:

8. 80’s ALBUMS & Main SINGLES

9. Speak & Spell (1981) A BrokenFrame (1982) Construction Time Again (1983) Black Celebration (1986)

10. These albums established a sound that influenced most mainstream pop and rock bands. Music for the Masses (1987)

11. BOGOTA’S DM CONCERT 10.10.09

12. Photos of some pre-gig glimpses and stage shots.

13. “Colombia's Passion. When I first heard that term, I thought it was a reference to the seemingly enthusiastic hearts of the country's people. Turns out, the government of Colombia has recently adopted a planned strategy to revitalize its image abroad and to help bring tourism to its historic land and foreign investment to its growing infrastructure. As such, a plethora of major music artists have chosen Colombia as a stop on their touring routes, including Depeche Mode.” DM Tour Blog

14. BACKSTAGE at Chill’sRoom ¨Our gig at the Parque Simon Bolivar in mid-town Bogota was one of our strongest and most vivacious yet! The crowd had been faithfully anticipating the Mode's arrival to Colombia for years and for that night, everyone finally let out a collective breath. With the crowd chanting, "Fletcher, Martin, David," the pulsating tone was set for the rest of the magical night.” DM Tour Blog Parque Simón Bolívar

15. DEPARTING tonext DATE at the AIRPORT Presented by CamiloBayona Code 233795