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
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MusicRadar
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.