Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts

Bob Dylan
Blood on the Tracks (1975)
Moderate 160 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Bouncy, cheerful rhythm with steady acoustic guitar and bass drive creates an engaging narrative flow without overwhelming intensity. Dylan's storytelling delivery features varied phrasing and emphasis, maintaining moderate energy throughout the nearly nine-minute length.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An epic narrative ballad telling a complex, ambiguous cowboy story involving romance, betrayal, robbery, and murder among characters Lily, Rosemary, Big Jim, and the Jack of Hearts.

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Moods: nostalgic, playful, reflective

Traditions: folk rock, narrative ballad

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