Kid for Today

Boards of Canada
(1997)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range4/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Warm, hazy analog synths and wobbly textures create a nostalgic, dreamy atmosphere with percussive clicking adding subtle tactile layers. Lo-fi production evokes a weathered, meditative feel without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clickspresent
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An instrumental electronica track featuring trip-hop style drums, percussive slide projector clicks, and nostalgic synth chords in Boards of Canada's signature hazy style.

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Moods: contemplative, dreamy, nostalgic

Traditions: IDM, electronica

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