It creates a conflict of interest - what songs would I use for me, and what would I use for the band. Martin Gore bandconflictcreate Change image and share on social
I don't write poems and put them to music. Just let things flow. Martin Gore flowmusicpoem Change image and share on social
I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode. Martin Gore leadlivemode Change image and share on social
I like their darkness but I also like the pop-side of the Velvet Underground. Martin Gore darknesspopside Change image and share on social
I love being in the studio. If I'm at home, I will go to the studio pretty much every day anyway. It's just something that I like to do. Martin Gore dayhomelove Change image and share on social
All of my kids are into music. My older daughter plays guitar, piano, sings. My young son, he sings. Martin Gore daughterguitarkid Change image and share on social
I find it odd seeing a DJ playing to huge audiences. I know that people have been doing it for a while, but the fact that it's been embraced so much in America now and it's become like this new, big thing, I find it slightly odd. Martin Gore americaaudiencebig share on social
When I write a song, I always start on acoustic guitar, because that's a good test of a song, when it's really open and bare. You can often mislead yourself if you start with computers and samples and programming because you can disguise a bad song. Martin Gore acousticbadbare share on social
For years, I was stuck behind a keyboard rig. When I started playing guitar onstage, it was a bit of a release - not to be stuck in one spot the whole night. It's really enjoyable having the freedom to move around. You just have to remember to end up somewhere near a microphone. Martin Gore biteendenjoyable share on social
Record covers helped me discover a lot of music that I wasn't aware of. Martin Gore awarecoverdiscover Change image and share on social