Bird Food

Ornette Coleman
Change of the Century (1959)
Moderate 255 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Quick, syncopated bebop lines with free jazz improvisation create rhythmic energy and subtle dissonance, featuring alto sax interplay with pocket trumpet over swinging bass and drums. The metrical irregularities and rhythmic motifs add moderate unpredictability without extreme harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An avant-garde jazz track blending bebop swing with free improvisation in an unconventional AABA form on rhythm changes, performed by Ornette Coleman on alto sax, Donald Cherry on pocket trumpet, Charlie Haden on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums.

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Moods: energetic, playful, rebellious

Traditions: bebop, free jazz

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