Henry Lee

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Murder Ballads (1996)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features haunting, narrative-driven vocals with a folk-ballad structure that builds tension through storytelling, accompanied by sparse acoustic guitar and subtle instrumentation creating an intimate yet eerie atmosphere. Dynamics shift moderately with emotional intensity in the duet exchanges, but remain controlled without harsh abruptness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A traditional Scottish murder ballad adapted into a haunting duet between Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, recounting a tale of jealousy, betrayal, and vengeance in the wilderness.

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Moods: intimate, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: folk, murder ballad

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