List of Depeche Mode sample sources by album/Speak & Spell
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In audio production, sampling refers to the use of a portion (or sample) from a sound within another recording. As pioneers of the electronic music genre, Depeche Mode were among the most prolific acts to make use of sampling technology within a traditional pop music format. Among the many original samples recorded and utilized by Depeche Mode to enhance the atmosphere of their musical output are many that originated elsewhere, including brief passages of musical recordings by other artists, snippets of audio from television shows, radio broadcasts, films, environmental sounds, and more. Analysis of these sample sources and how they are manipulated is a popular topic of discussion amongst fans of the group.
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This page aims to document all verifiable sound sources for many of the musical parts used by Depeche Mode in the production of their 1981 album Speak & Spell.
Due to the manipulated nature of the samples described in this article, there is unavoidable potential for error or sample misattribution. To ensure accuracy, this article strives to use verified quotes from band members and recording personnel with citations wherever possible, audio examples, and independent research voluntarily contributed by Depeche Mode and Recoil fans worldwide. This article provides an interesting document on this topic in a tabular format that is organized, well-researched, and reasonably accurate. Please bear in mind that due to the limited number of relevant quotes for each sample from band members or associates involved in producing the music described on this page, audio samples that lack official confirmation are not guaranteed to be accurate.
This article differentiates samples by origin: Self-made samples, which describe any material initially recorded by Depeche Mode or Recoil, and Sourced samples, which describe samples not initially recorded by either group. In addition to confirmed samples, this article also covers samples commonly misreported as having been used but directly refuted by a member or associate of Depeche Mode or Recoil.
If you notice an error or wish to contribute or request the removal of information contained within this article, please feel free to contact us.
Speak & Spell (1981)
1. "New Life"
| "New Life" Depeche Mode 1981
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| Drum elements, snare drum | Korg - Korg Rhythm 55 (KR-55) - 1979 |
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A snare drum sound audible throughout "New Life" is derived from the Korg KR-55 drum machine. |
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2. "I Sometimes Wish I Was Dead"
"I Sometimes Wish I Was Dead" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
3. "Puppets"
"Puppets" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
4. "Boys Say Go!"
"Boys Say Go!" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
5. "Nodisco"
"Nodisco" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
6. "What's Your Name?"
"What's Your Name?" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
7. "Photographic"
"Photographic" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
8. "Tora! Tora! Tora!"
"Tora! Tora! Tora!" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
9. "Big Muff"
"Big Muff" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
10. "Any Second Now"
"Any Second Now" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
11. "Just Can't Get Enough"
"Just Can't Get Enough" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
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