Theme from a Symphony (Variation One)

Ornette Coleman
Dancing in Your Head (1977)
Intense 110 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesfrequent
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Chaotic electric jazz-funk fusion with dual guitars creating dense, overlapping textures and free-form improvisation that builds irritation through relentless vamping and rhythmic unpredictability. Trance-like North African influences in shorter tracks add ecstatic, nontempered intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

Pioneering jazz-funk fusion album featuring Ornette Coleman's Prime Time electric band on extended variations of 'Theme from a Symphony' and a collaboration with Master Musicians of Joujouka.

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Moods: energetic, intense, rebellious

Traditions: free jazz, jazz-funk

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