Give Up the Ghost

Radiohead
The King of Limbs (2011)
Moderate 80 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The track builds gradually with looping vocals, acoustic guitar, and subtle electronic blips, creating a warm, expansive soundscape from an initially hollow start, fading slowly with fluttering effects. A brief harmonic shift around 2:35 introduces brighter guitar harmonies for emotional contrast without jarring abruptness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A haunting, looping track from Radiohead's The King of Limbs featuring layered vocals pleading 'Don't hurt me,' acoustic plucking, and atmospheric builds leading to an optimistic harmonic climax.

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Moods: cathartic, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: alternative rock, experimental

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