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| artist = [[Depeche Mode]] | | artist = [[Depeche Mode]] | ||
| songwriter = [[Martin L. Gore]] | | songwriter = [[Martin L. Gore]] | ||
| producer = Depeche Mode | | producer = Depeche Mode | ||
| studio = Konk Studios, London | | studio = Konk Studios, London | ||
| length = 3:53 <small>(soundtrack version)</small><br>6:38 <small>(Jazz Mix)</small> | | length = 3:53 <small>(soundtrack version)</small><br>6:38 <small>(Jazz Mix)</small> | ||
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| timesignature = {{music|time|3|4}} | | timesignature = {{music|time|3|4}} | ||
| key = G Major | | key = G Major | ||
| engineeredby = Steve Lyon | | engineeredby = [[Steve Lyon]] | ||
| mixingby = Depeche Mode<br>Steve Lyon | |||
| recordingdate = Spring 1991 | | recordingdate = Spring 1991 | ||
| releasedate = 10 December 1991 | | releasedate = 10 December 1991 | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Engineer Steve Lyon describes the group's desire for more traditional instrumentation during the recording of "Death's Door": | Engineer [[Steve Lyon]] describes the group's desire for more traditional instrumentation during the recording of "Death's Door": | ||
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"[[Dave Gahan|Dave [Gahan]]] I think was around for the [recording] but [the song was] for sure a "[[Martin L. Gore|Martin [Gore]]]" song [...] We pushed for "real" instruments on this one I think to fit with the soundtrack [...] 2-3 days [and it was] all done and dusted."<ref>Source: Mixer/engineer Steve Lyon, February 2018 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/recoilshunt/permalink/1854615024550578/ Facebook] comment</ref></blockquote> | "[[Dave Gahan|Dave [Gahan]]] I think was around for the [recording] but [the song was] for sure a "[[Martin L. Gore|Martin [Gore]]]" song [...] We pushed for "real" instruments on this one I think to fit with the soundtrack [...] 2-3 days [and it was] all done and dusted."<ref>Source: Mixer/engineer Steve Lyon, February 2018 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/recoilshunt/permalink/1854615024550578/ Facebook] comment</ref></blockquote> | ||
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Well I'm knocking on death's door | Well I'm knocking on death's door | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Songs in G Major]] | [[Category:Songs in G Major]] | ||
[[Category:Songs between 110-114 BPM]] | [[Category:Songs between 110-114 BPM]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:04, 17 March 2024
Death's Door
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| Song | Death's Door |
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| By | Depeche Mode |
| Songwriter | Martin L. Gore |
| Produced by | Depeche Mode |
| Recorded at | Konk Studios, London |
| Length (mm:ss) | 3:53 (soundtrack version) 6:38 (Jazz Mix) |
| Tempo | 112 BPM |
| Time signature | 3 4 |
| Key | G Major |
| Engineered by | Steve Lyon |
| Mixed by | Depeche Mode Steve Lyon |
| Recorded | Spring 1991 |
| Originally released | 10 December 1991 |
| Live performances as Depeche Mode | 60 times * |
| Total live performances | 60 times * |
Notes
Engineer Steve Lyon describes the group's desire for more traditional instrumentation during the recording of "Death's Door":
"Dave [Gahan] I think was around for the [recording] but [the song was] for sure a "Martin [Gore]" song [...] We pushed for "real" instruments on this one I think to fit with the soundtrack [...] 2-3 days [and it was] all done and dusted."[1]
Lyrics
Death's Door
Well I'm knocking on death's door
Will I take my rest, among the blessed
Mother, are you waiting
Father, are you pacing
I'm coming home
I'm knocking on death's door
Will I take my rest, in my Sunday best
Mother, are you anxious
Father, are you gracious
I'm coming home
I've been away too long
For so long you've been strong
I've been away too long
I know that it was wrong
But I'm coming home
Well I'm knocking on death's door
Will I take my rest, have I passed the test
Mother, are you praying
Father, I am saying
I'm coming home
Songwriter: Martin L. Gore
Publishing Information: ©1991 Grabbing Hands Music Ltd/PRS. All rights reserved.
Live performances
- Main article: Available recordings of "Death's Door"
- Main article: List of dates where "Death's Door" was played
Trivia
- "Death's Door" was recorded for inclusion on the soundtrack to the 1991 film Until the End of the World.
References
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