Fracture

King Crimson
Starless and Bible Black (1974)
Intense 152 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range9/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Relentless rapid 16th-note guitar picking creates high auditory intensity and tension, with intricate layering of guitars, violin, and drums building a fractured yet cohesive soundscape. The moto perpetuo demands focus amid complexity, potentially overwhelming for sensory-sensitive listeners.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

An 11-minute instrumental prog rock epic featuring Robert Fripp's technically demanding, string-skipping guitar moto perpetuo, derived from a live 1973 performance and studio-enhanced.

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Moods: cathartic, intense, rebellious

Traditions: progressive rock

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