Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
Architecture & Morality (1982)
Moderate 118 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features a bizarre, discordant intro of distorted Mellotron noises transitioning to hypnotic waltz rhythms with warm orchestral Mellotron violins; steady 6/8 sway builds evocatively without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A synth-pop waltz about Joan of Arc with strange electronic intro, Mellotron violin melody, and marching percussion, blending ambient ethereality with catchy hooks.

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Moods: dreamy, melancholy, nostalgic

Traditions: synth-pop

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