Cornish Acid

Aphex Twin
Richard D. James Album (1996)
Intense 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Track features a complex, asymmetrical groove with a 3-bar loop including clustered kick drums, overlaid with a 4-bar synth line creating polyrhythmic tension and unpredictable shifts. Acidic basslines and familiar yet manipulated drum elements contribute to a glitchy, immersive electronic texture.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Cornish Acid is an intricate acid techno track from Aphex Twin's Richard D. James Album, characterized by polyrhythmic structures, acidic basslines, and hyper-complex synth programming.[1]

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Moods: intense, playful, rebellious

Traditions: IDM, acid techno

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