List of Martin Gore sample sources by album/Spirit Feel

Glossary Terms used in this article

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 are among the most prolific acts to utilise 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 within the music of Depeche Mode and the solo works the music of its members is a popular topic of discussion amongst fans of the group.

Key
Official	The sample is confirmed to have been used in the specified song by a past/present member of Depeche Mode, an individual involved in its production, or band archivist Daniel "BRAT" Barassi.
Confirmed	The sample is independently confirmed to have been used in the specified song.
Likely	The sample is likely to have been used in the specified song but has not yet been confirmed.
Unconfirmed	The sample is not yet confirmed to have been used in the specified song.
Disproven	The sample is confirmed to not have been used in the specified song.
Unknown	It is unclear if the sample was used in the specified song.

Information

This page aims to document all verifiable sound sources utilised by Alan Wilder in the production of the 1997 Recoil album Unsound Methods. This page documents all verifiable sound sources utilised directly by Martin Gore or indirectly by an associate in the production of all works by the early nineties music project Spirit Feel.

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 across the world. This article serves to provide 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 the production of the music described on this page, audio samples that lack official confirmation are not guaranteed to be accurate.

This article differentiates samples by their origin: Self-made samples, which describes any material originally recorded by Depeche Mode or Alan Wilder for the Recoil music project, and Sourced samples, which describe samples which were not originally recorded by either group. In addition to confirmed samples, this article also covers samples that are commonly misreported as having been used but have been directly refuted by a member or associate of Depeche Mode or Recoil.

As ever, if you notice an error, wish to contribute or request the removal of information contained within this article, please feel free to contact us.

Forbidden Chant / Positive Vibration (12 NOMU 9) (1993)

1. "Forbidden Chant (Remix)"

"Forbidden Chant (Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.

2. "Positive Vibration (Gtr Version)"

"Positive Vibration (Gtr Version)" Spirit Feel 1993
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Ambient elements	Majalefa A Morena - Exotic Voices And Rhythms Of Black Africa - "Haye Jerusalema" - 1992	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Haye Jerusalema" by Majalefa A Morena as featured on the 1992 world music CD Exotic Voices And Rhythms Of Black Africa is utilised throughout "Positive Vibration (Gtr Version)".	✖
	Ambient elements	Ntandu - Afrique Centrale: Chants Kongo - Central Africa: Kongo Songs - "E Muanamu Nki Didilanga?" - 1992	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "E Muanamu Nki Didilanga?" by Ntandu as featured on the 1992 world music CD Afrique Centrale: Chants Kongo - Central Africa: Kongo Songs is utilised throughout "Positive Vibration (Gtr Version)".	✖

3. "Yield Not To Temptation"

"Yield Not To Temptation" Spirit Feel 1993
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Vocal elements	Pygmées Bibayak, Pierre Sallée - Gabon: Musique Des Pygmées Bibayak - "Etudes De 'Jodls'" - 1975	Confirmed	A manipulated sample derived from "Etudes De 'Jodls'" as recorded by Pierre Sallée for the 1975 Ocora field recording LP Gabon: Musique Des Pygmées Bibayak is utilised throughout "Yield Not To Temptation". Notably, a separate sample from the same recording features prominently throughout Depeche Mode's "I Want You Now".	✖

Forbidden Chant / Positive Vibration (NM124) (1993)

1. "Forbidden Chant (Remix)"

"Forbidden Chant (Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.

2. "Forbidden Chant (High Lonesome Trance)"

"Forbidden Chant (High Lonesome Trance)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.

3. "Forbidden Chant (Original Version)"

"Forbidden Chant (Original Version)" Spirit Feel 1993
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Vocal elements	Wynford Vaughan-Thomas - Victory In Europe - 1945 - "Vividly Describes Crossing The Rhine With The Attacking Allied Troops. 24/3/45" - 1985	Confirmed	A manipulated sample derived from "Vividly Describes Crossing The Rhine With The Attacking Allied Troops 24/3/45", a World War II recording of Welsh radio and television broadcaster Wynford Vaughan-Thomas as featured on the 1985 LP Victory In Europe - 1945 is utilised throughout "Forbidden Chant (Original Version)".	✖

4. "Positive Vibration (Original Mix)"

"Positive Vibration (Original Mix)" Spirit Feel 1993
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Orchestral elements	Depeche Mode - Music For The Masses - "Little 15" - 1987	Confirmed	A manipulated sample derived from "Little 15" by Depeche Mode is featured in the outro of "Positive Vibration (Original Mix)".	✖

5. "Positive Vibration (Rollin' Mix)"

"Positive Vibration (Rollin' Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.

6. "Positive Vibration (Guitar Version)"

"Positive Vibration (Guitar Version)" Spirit Feel 1993
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Ambient elements	Majalefa A Morena - Exotic Voices And Rhythms Of Black Africa - "Haye Jerusalema" - 1992	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Haye Jerusalema" by Majalefa A Morena as featured on the 1992 world music CD Exotic Voices And Rhythms Of Black Africa is utilised throughout "Positive Vibration (Guitar Version)".	✖
	Ambient elements	Ntandu - Afrique Centrale: Chants Kongo - Central Africa: Kongo Songs - "E Muanamu Nki Didilanga?" - 1992	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "E Muanamu Nki Didilanga?" by Ntandu as featured on the 1992 world music CD Afrique Centrale: Chants Kongo - Central Africa: Kongo Songs is utilised throughout "Positive Vibration (Guitar Version)".	✖

Rejoice (1994)

1. "Rejoice (Mystic Span Mix)"

"Rejoice (Mystic Span Mix)" Spirit Feel 1994
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Ambient elements	Edwin Hawkins Singers - "Oh Happy Day" - ?	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from an unidentified performance of "Oh Happy Day" by the Edwin Hawkins Singers is utilised throughout the "Mystic Span" remix of "Rejoice" by Martin Gore.	✖

2. "Hipslow (Bio Acoustic Mix)"

"Hipslow (Bio Acoustic Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.

3. "Unfolding Towards The Light (Moon Circle Mix)"

"Unfolding Towards The Light (Moon Circle Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.

Spirit Feel (1994)

1. "Unfolding Towards The Light"

"Unfolding Towards The Light" Spirit Feel 1994
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Sitar, woodwind elements	Mario Nascimbene - L'Impronta Del Suono - "Un Reietto Delle Isole (Angoscia Di Peter)" - 1983	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Un Reietto Delle Isole (Angoscia Di Peter)" by Mario Nascimbene is utilised throughout "Unfolding Towards The Light".	✖
	Vocal elements	Reverend Rimson and His Congregation - Believe On Me / Living Waters - "Living Waters" - 1951	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Living Waters", a 1951 sermon delivered by Reverend Rimson and His Congregation is utilised midway through "Unfolding Towards The Light".	✖
	Choral elements	Claire Hamill - Voices - "Awaken... Larkrise" - 1986	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Awaken... Larkrise" by Claire Hamill is utilised throughout the outro of "Unfolding Towards The Light".	✖
	Ambient elements	Ubuhle Bendondo - Exotic Voices And Rhythms Of Black Africa - "Umhlaba" - 1992	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Umhlaba" by Ubuhle Bendondo as featured on the 1992 world music CD Exotic Voices And Rhythms Of Black Africa is utilised throughout "Unfolding Towards The Light".	✖

2. "Wisdom Of The Ages"

"Wisdom Of The Ages" Spirit Feel 1994
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Ambient elements	Tolowa Tribe Singers - Songs of Love, Luck, Animals & Magic: Music of the Yurok and Tolowa Indians - "Love Song" - 1977	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Love Song" by the Tolowa Tribe Singers as featured on the 1977 world music CD Songs of Love, Luck, Animals & Magic: Music of the Yurok and Tolowa Indians is utilised throughout "Wisdom Of The Ages".	✖

3. "Hipslow"

"Hipslow" Spirit Feel 1994
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Drum elements	Depeche Mode - A Broken Frame - "Monument" - 1982	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Monument" by Depeche Mode is utilised throughout "Hipslow".	✖
	Vocal elements	Beaver & Krause - Gandharva - "Walkin'" - 1971	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Walkin'" by Beaver & Krause is utilised throughout "Hipslow".	✖
	Drum elements	Mustapha Tettey Addy - Come And Drum - "Dum-Tititi, Dum-Titi, Kpasch Kpasch". - 1979	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Umhlaba" by Ubuhle Bendondo as featured on the 1979 world music CD Come And Drum is utilised throughout "Hipslow".	✖
	Drum elements	LL Cool J - Walking with a Panther - "Smokin', Dopin'" - 9 June 1989	Confirmed	A sample of audio featuring drum elements derived from the intro of "Smokin', Dopin'" by LL Cool J is utilised throughout "Hipslow".	✖

4. "Rejoice"

"Rejoice" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.

5. "Halleluhwah"

"Helleluhwah" Spirit Feel 1994
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Drum loop	Talking Heads - Remain in Light - "Seen And Not Seen" - 1980	Confirmed	A manipulated drum loop derived from "Seen And Not Seen" by Talking Heads is utilised throughout the 1994 Spirit Feel cover of "Helleluhwah" by Can.	✖
	Drum elements	LL Cool J - Walking with a Panther - "Smokin', Dopin'" - 9 June 1989	Confirmed	A sample of audio featuring drum elements derived from the intro of "Smokin', Dopin'" by LL Cool J is utilised throughout the 1994 Spirit Feel cover of "Helleluhwah" by Can.	✖

6. "Orchestral Stomp"

"Orchestral Stomp" Spirit Feel 1994
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Ambient elements	David Fanshawe, Mustapha Tettey, Addy Fanshawe - African Sanctus - "Chant 'Qui tuum est regnum'" - 1973	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "Chant 'Qui tuum est regnum'" by Mustapha Tettey and Addy Fanshawe as featured on the 1977 world music CD African Sanctus is utilised throughout "Orchestral Stomp".	✖

7. "Dubchant / Dubchant Dub"

"Dubchant / Dubchant Dub" Spirit Feel 1994
	Sample sources
	Sample	Source	Status	Notes	Audio
	Vocal elements	William S. Burroughs - The Last Words Of Hassan-I-Sabbah - "The Last Words Of Hassan-I-Sabbah" - 1981	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "The Last Words Of Hassan-I-Sabbah" by American writer William S. Burroughs is utilised throughout "Dubchant / Dubchant Dub".	✖
	Vocal elements	Ntandu - Afrique Centrale: Chants Kongo - Central Africa: Kongo Songs - "E Muanamu Nki Didilanga?" - 199X	Confirmed	A manipulated section of audio derived from "E Muanamu Nki Didilanga?" as featured on the undated world music CD Afrique Centrale: Chants Kongo - Central Africa: Kongo Songs is utilised throughout "Dubchant / Dubchant Dub".	✖