: The "choral stabs" heard on every first beat are a composite of several samples, including two sourced from the Bulgarian State Female Vocal Choir's 1975 track " Sableyalo mi Agontze ".
: High-fidelity digital versions, such as the DVD-Audio release, are mastered at 24-bit / 48kHz . depeche_mode_enjoy_the_silence_hq_audio
: The song is noted for its "melancholic swing" and pulsing bassline, though some digital remasters have been criticized by audiophiles for saturation or "loudness war" clipping. Sound Design & Instrumentation : The "choral stabs" heard on every first
: Unlike the band's earlier synth-pure tracks, Martin Gore added a minimalist guitar riff at the suggestion of Flood, which became one of the song's most defining elements. Mix Versions such as the DVD-Audio release