It Could Be Sweet

Portishead
Dummy (1994)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Intimate, yearning vocals over trip-hop beats with hip-hop production and atmospheric spy soundtrack elements create a moody, enveloping sound without overwhelming intensity. Subtle retro samples and minimal electronic layers provide emotional depth with a sense of warmth amid bleakness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A trip-hop track from Portishead's debut album Dummy featuring Beth Gibbons' emotive vocals expressing fear and longing over minimalist beats and atmospheric production.

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Moods: intimate, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: trip-hop

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