I Mean You

Thelonious Monk
(1947)
Moderate 180 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Features deliberate dissonances, crushed blue notes, and rhythmic angularity from piano that create a confrontational yet hypnotic tension without overwhelming intensity. Medium swing tempo with subtle rubato and awkward phrasing adds reflective unpredictability.

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Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A jazz standard composed by Thelonious Monk in AABA form with medium swing feel, known for its angular melody, harmonic twists like tritone substitutions, and blues-infused piano improvisation.

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Moods: playful, reflective

Traditions: bebop, jazz piano

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