List of Recoil sample sources by album/1 + 2
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In audio production, sampling refers to the use of a portion (or sample) from a sound within another recording. During Alan Wilder's tenure with the group, Depeche Mode were among the most prolific acts to make use of sampling technology within a traditional pop music format. Following his departure from Depeche Mode in 1995, Wilder would continue to employ sampling as a means to enhance the atmosphere of his music through the Recoil project, including passages of contemporary music, film soundtracks, sample library audio, and samples from his past work with Depeche Mode. The analysis of these sample sources and how they are manipulated is a popular topic of discussion amongst fans of both groups.
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Information
This page aims to document all verifiable sound sources utilised by Alan Wilder in the production of the 1986 Recoil album 1 + 2.
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.
1 + 2 (1986)
1. "1"
| "1" Recoil 1986 |
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| Synthesizer, drum elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "1" is derived from the opening moments of Depeche Mode's 1981 remix "Any Second Now (Altered)". | ||||
| Drum elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "1" is derived from Depeche Mode's 1982 "The Sun & The Rainfall". | ||||
| Synthesizer, vocal elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "1" is derived from Depeche Mode's 1982 "Shouldn't Have Done That". | ||||
| Synthesizer, vocal elements | A series of manipulated samples of audio separately playing forwards and in reverse audible throughout "1" are derived from Depeche Mode's 1984 single "Blasphemous Rumours". | ||||
| Drum elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout the latter half of "1" is derived from the intro section of Depeche Mode's 1982 "Monument". | ||||
| Synthesizer elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "1" is derived from the intro section of Depeche Mode's 1984 "If You Want". | ||||
| Synthesizer elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout the latter half of "1" is derived from the intro section of Depeche Mode's 1982 remix "Oberkorn (It's A Small Town) (Development Mix)". | ||||
| Synthesizer elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout the latter half of "1" is derived from Depeche Mode's 1982 single "Leave In Silence". |
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| Drum elements | Hard Corps - Je Suis Passée - "Je Suis Passée" 1985 |
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A manipulated sample of audio derived from the intro section of Hard Corps's 1985 single "Je Suis Passée" is utilised throughout "1". | ||
| Drum, synthesizer elements | Kraftwerk - "Home Computer" ("Heimcomputer") - 1981 |
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A brief section of an electronic drum sequence looping throughout the latter half of "1" is derived from Kraftwerk's "Home Computer". Notably, the same sample would see later use throughout Depeche Mode's 1986 "New Dress". Additionally, a separate sample of audio from "Home Computer" would see later use a percussive element throughout Depeche Mode's 1990 single "World In My Eyes". | ||
| Bass guitar elements | Emulator II factory library disk #30: Funk Rock Bass - Preset #2: "Slap Bass 1" |
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A series of slap bass guitar samples derived from Emulator II factory library disk #30 "Funk Rock Bass" are utilised throughout "1". | ||
| Choir elements | Emulator II factory library disk #12: Voices" |
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"1" utilises a series of choir samples derived from Emulator II factory library disk #12 "Voices". |
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2. "2"
| "2" Recoil 1986 |
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| Vocal elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "2" is derived from Depeche Mode's 1983 "Pipeline". | ||||
| Synthesizer elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "2" is derived from Depeche Mode's 1984 single "Blasphemous Rumours". | ||||
| Synthesizer elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "2" is derived from the intro section of Depeche Mode's 1982 remix "Oberkorn (It's A Small Town) (Development Mix)". | ||||
| Synthesizer, vocal elements | A manipulated sample of audio utilised throughout "2" is derived from Depeche Mode's 1985 single "Shake The Disease". |
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| Synthesizer elements | Duet Emmo - Or So It Seems - "Or So It Seems" 1983 |
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A manipulated sample of audio derived from Duet Emmo 1983 "Or So It Seems" is utilised throughout "2". |
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| Drum, bass drum elements | Hard Corps - Je Suis Passée - "Je Suis Passée" 1985 |
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A manipulated sample of audio derived from the intro section of Hard Corps's 1985 single "Je Suis Passée" is utilised throughout "2". | ||
| Drum, synthesizer elements | Kraftwerk - "Home Computer" ("Heimcomputer") - 1981 |
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A brief section of an electronic drum sequence looping throughout "2" is derived from Kraftwerk's "Home Computer". Notably, the same sample would see later use throughout Depeche Mode's 1986 "New Dress". Additionally, a separate sample of audio from "Home Computer" would see later use a percussive element throughout Depeche Mode's 1990 single "World In My Eyes". | ||
| Choir elements | Emulator II factory library disk #12: Voices" |
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"2" utilises a series of choir samples derived from Emulator II factory library disk #12 "Voices". | ||
| Choir elements | Emulator II factory library disk #33: Voices #2" |
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"2" utilises a series of choir samples derived from Emulator II factory library disk #33 "Voices #2". | ||
| Bass elements | Emulator II factory library disk #06: "Bass, Synth, Drums" |
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"2" utilises a bass guitar sample derived from Emulator II factory library disk #06 "Bass, Synth, Drums". | ||
| Ambient, wind chime elements | Emulator II OMI Universe of Sounds Volume 1 - "WIND CHIMES" - SAMPLE 1 |
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A manipulated sample derived from the Emulator II OMI Universe of Sounds Volume 1 voice "WIND CHIMES" is utilised sporadically throughout "2". | ||
| N/A | Depeche Mode – "The Great Outdoors" - 1983 |
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| N/A | Depeche Mode – "Tora! Tora! Tora!" - 1981 |
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| N/A | Kraftwerk – "Radioaktivität" - 1975 |
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| N/A | Kraftwerk – "Uran" - 1975 |
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