Industry Jul 7, 2026
James Blake on sampling Leonard Cohen
A highlight from recent album Trying Times, the song also features a sampled recreation of the Titanic's Morse code SOS signal
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MusicRadar
James Blake discussed his use of a Leonard Cohen sample in his song "Death of Love," featured on the album "Trying Times." Blake noted that Cohen's son approved the sample, which he described as a rare occurrence. The song also incorporates a recreation of the Titanic's Morse code SOS signal. Originally reported by MusicRadar.