Industry Jul 6, 2026

James Blake's Unexpected Samples on 'Death of Love'

A highlight from recent album Trying Times, the track also features a rare Leonard Cohen sample approved by the artist's son

Originally published by MusicRadar
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James Blake's Unexpected Samples on 'Death of Love'

James Blake incorporated an unexpected sample of Morse code from the Titanic's mayday distress signal into his track "Death of Love." This element is a notable feature of the song, which is included on his recent album, "Trying Times."

The track also features a sample from Leonard Cohen, an addition that was specifically approved by Cohen's son. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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