Catching the Butterfly

The Verve
Urban Hymns (1997)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Psychedelic jams with roiling, exploratory sonic textures and sweeping strings build to a misty climax, featuring neon-lit metallic guitar codas that evoke a trippy, mystical atmosphere.[1]

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A psychedelic, jazzy track reminiscent of early Pink Floyd, exploring dreams and inner peace through metaphorical pursuit symbolized by a butterfly.[1][4][5]

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Moods: dreamy, introspective, transcendent

Traditions: psychedelic rock, shoegaze

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