Ain't That Peculiar

Marvin Gaye
Moods of Marvin Gaye (1965)
Moderate 128 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Upbeat Motown groove with rolling riffs, call-and-response hooks, and pounding piano creates an energetic yet contained sensory experience; wandering bass and backing vocals add liveliness without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A lively 1965 Motown soul hit written by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, featuring Marvin Gaye's soulful vocals over a hard-driving dance beat about the torment of a painful yet inescapable relationship.

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Moods: emotional, energetic

Traditions: Motown, soul

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