Cuyahoga

R.E.M.
Life's Rich Pageant (1986)
Moderate 95 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Haunting bass line with gentle arpeggios that shift to fuzzy chords, creating dynamic tension between introspective verses and more intense passages. Michael Stipe's vocals carry emotional weight without aggression.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A protest folk-ballad addressing environmental tragedy and Native American heritage, referencing the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire.

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Moods: cathartic, contemplative, introspective, melancholic, reflective

Traditions: alternative rock, folk rock, protest music

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