Four Women

Nina Simone
Wild Is the Wind (1966)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song builds gradually from a simple piano-led groove to a frenzied, dissonant climax with impassioned, cracking vocals that evoke escalating emotional intensity. Subtle instrumentation including flute and guitar creates a textured yet controlled soundscape without harsh abrasiveness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Nina Simone's protest song portrays four archetypal Black women—Aunt Sarah, Sephronia, Sweet Thing, and Peaches—exploring stereotypes, racism, and generational trauma through building musical intensity.

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Moods: emotional, intense, reflective

Traditions: jazz, protest

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