Henry Lee

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds featuring PJ Harvey
Murder Ballads (1996)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The duet features haunting, sorrowful vocals with a folk-ballad structure that builds tension through narrative storytelling, supported by subtle instrumentation avoiding harsh elements. Acoustic textures and steady pacing create an intimate yet eerie atmosphere without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A traditional murder ballad adapted by Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, recounting a scorned woman's vengeful slaying of her lover, delivered as a duet on the album Murder Ballads.

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Moods: intimate, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: folk, murder ballad

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