ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts

The Smashing Pumpkins
ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts (2023)
Intense 85 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: A sprawling 33-track concept album blending atmospheric alt-rock with synth-pop, hard rock, and progressive elements. Heavy use of auto-tune and digital production creates a futuristic but occasionally abrasive sonic landscape with significant textural variety across three acts.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

A three-act sci-fi rock opera spanning 2 hours 18 minutes that explores Billy Corgan's character 'Shiny' through diverse musical styles, heavy synth integration, and thematic exploration of AI, cancel culture, and government control.

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Moods: contemplative, dreamy, heavy, intense, spacious

Traditions: alt-rock, concept album, progressive rock, synth-rock

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