I Heard It Through the Grapevine album art

I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Marvin Gaye
In the Groovy (1968)
Moderate 120 BPM

Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range9/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Emotional and powerful.

A classic tale of heartbreak and betrayal.

Cultural Context

One of Motown's biggest hits.

Listening Prompt

Feel the weight of the story.

What to Expect

Starts with tension, builds to a dramatic climax.

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Listen with care

For sensory-sensitive listening, the right headphones matter.

Moods: cathartic, heavy

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