List of Recoil sample sources by album/Spirit of Talk Talk

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 technology within a traditional 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.
= Information =
This page aims to document all verifiable sound sources utilised by Alan Wilder in the production of the 2012 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" ===
=== 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. ===
=== 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 =
= References =
<metadesc>This page documents all verifiable sound sources utilised by Alan Wilder in the production of the 2012 Talk Talk tribute album Spirit of Talk Talk.</metadesc>