: The video uses the Flood remix of the song, which is shorter and has more prominent drums than the Exciter album version.
: The video concludes with the float and the crowd suddenly disappearing, leaving only two people behind kissing in the street. Video Variants & Availability depeche_mode_freelove_official_video
The video depicts Depeche Mode—Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Andrew Fletcher—riding a flatbed trailer turned into a makeshift parade float. : The video uses the Flood remix of
: A separate DVD release for the single featured live footage of "Freelove" from a Philadelphia concert, directed by Anton Corbijn, rather than the Hillcoat-directed narrative video. : A separate DVD release for the single
: For many years, the Hillcoat video was not included on major collections. It finally saw a public release on the band's Video Singles Collection in 2016. Depeche Mode: The Archives
The official music video for Depeche Mode's "Freelove" was directed by and released in late 2001. Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana , the video captures the band performing on a moving parade float through a neighborhood, surrounded by dancing residents. Production Overview
: The video was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana , in July 2001 while the band was touring the United States. Key Personnel : Cinematographer : Fredrik Callinggård. Editor : Simon Hilton. Producer : Steven Elliott.