Beneath the Southern Cross

Patti Smith
Gone Again (1996)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Hypnotic waltz with repetitive, meditative structure featuring layered guitars and subtle builds; Jeff Buckley's ethereal vocals at the end add emotional depth without harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A hypnotic, waltz-like tribute to loss and remembrance from Patti Smith's 1996 album Gone Again, co-written with Lenny Kaye and featuring guests like Jeff Buckley and Tom Verlaine.

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Moods: melancholy, reflective, transcendent

Traditions: alternative, alternative rock, punk rock, rock

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