List of Recoil sample sources by album/Spirit of Talk Talk
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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 2012 Talk Talk tribute album Spirit of Talk Talk.
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.
Spirit of Talk Talk (2012)
Disc one
1. "Wealth"
"Wealth" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
2. "The Colour Of Spring"
"The Colour Of Spring" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
3. "I Believe In You"
"I Believe In You" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
4. "Dum Dum Girl"
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| Orchestral, ambient elements | A.R. Rahman - 127 Hours: Music from the Motion Picture - "Acid Darbari" - 2 November 2010 |
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A reversed, manipulated section of audio derived from "Acid Darbari" by A.R. Rahman as featured on the 2010 127 Hours film soundtrack is utilised in the intro of the 2012 Recoil cover of Talk Talk's "Dum Dum Girl". | ||
| Ambient elements | A.R. Rahman - 127 Hours: Music from the Motion Picture - "R.I.P." - 2 November 2010 |
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A manipulated section of audio derived from "R.I.P." by A.R. Rahman as featured on the 2010 127 Hours film soundtrack is utilised in the instrumental section leading up to the final chorus section of the 2012 Recoil cover of Talk Talk's "Dum Dum Girl". | ||
| Ambient elements | A.R. Rahman - 127 Hours: Music from the Motion Picture - "Liberation In A Dream" - 2 November 2010 |
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A manipulated section of audio derived from "Liberation In A Dream" by A.R. Rahman as featured on the 2010 127 Hours film soundtrack is utilised in the instrumental section leading up to the final chorus section of the 2012 Recoil cover of Talk Talk's "Dum Dum Girl". | ||
| Percussion elements | Depeche Mode - "Nothing's Impossible" - 2005 |
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5. "Life's What You Make It"
"Life's What You Make It" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
6. "The Rainbow"
"The Rainbow" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
7. "After The Flood"
"After The Flood" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
8. "It's Getting Late In The Evening"
"It's Getting Late In The Evening" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
9. "Give It Up"
"Give It Up" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
10. "Living In Another World"
"Living In Another World" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
11. "The Rainbow"
"The Rainbow" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
12. "Myrrhman"
"Myrrhman" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
13. "Runeii"
"Runeii" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
14. "?"
"?" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
Disc two
1. "It's My Life"
"It's My Life" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
2. "Inheritance"
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| Vocal, ambient elements | Anja Garbarek - Smiling & Waving - "It Seems We Talk" - 26 March 2001 |
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A series of manipulated audio samples derived from "It Seems We Talk" by Norweigan singer-songwriter Anja Garbarek as featured on the 2001 album Smiling & Waving are utilised throughout the 2012 Recoil cover of Talk Talk's "Inheritance". Notably, Garbarek collaborated with Mark Hollis of Talk Talk on three other songs featured on Smiling & Waving, including "The Gown", "Big Mouth", and "The Diver".[1] | ||
| Snare drum | Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw & the Cooked - "She Drives Me Crazy" - 26 December 1988 |
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A manipulated snare drum derived from the opening moments of the Fine Young Cannibals's 1988 single "She Drives Me Crazy".[footnotes 1][2] is utilised sporadically in the intro of the Recoil cover of Talk Talk's "Inheritance".[footnotes 2] | ||
| Percussion elements | Depeche Mode - "Nothing's Impossible" - 2005 |
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3. "Ascension Day"
"Ascension Day" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
4. "Today"
"Today" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
5. "I Don't Believe In You"
"I Don't Believe In You" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
6. "Chameleon Day"
"Chameleon Day" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
7. "April 5th"
"April 5th" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
8. "New Grass"
"New Grass" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
9. "Tomorrow's Started"
"Tomorrow's Started" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
10. "Give It Up"
"Give It Up" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
11. "Time It's Time"
"Time It's Time" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
12. "The Party's Over"
"The Party's Over" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
13. "Candy"
"Candy" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
14. "Renée"
"Renée" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
15. "Taphead"
"Taphead" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
16. "I Believe In You"
"I Believe In You" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
Notes
- ↑ Prior to any editing applied post-sampling, the original snare's characteristic "pop" effect was achieved by recording the snare separately, then placing a speaker on top of the snare drum and a microphone below it, with the original recording played through the speaker and re-recorded.
- ↑ Notably, this sound is also used throughout Wilder's 1989 "Eurotech Version" remix of Toni Halliday's "Time Turns Around" and Depeche Mode's "Halo".
References
- ↑ "Garbarek, Anja". Biography (in Norwegian). Norsk musikkinformasjon MIC.no. 6 August 2006.
- ↑ Daley, Dan (1 March 2001). "Classic Tracks: Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy"".
