Mothership Connection (Star Child)

Parliament
Mothership Connection (1975)
Moderate 115 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Groovy funk layers with prominent horns, bass, and rhythmic drive create an immersive, continuous party vibe without harsh edges. Predictable grooves and sci-fi spoken elements provide steady sensory engagement ideal for movement.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

The title track from Parliament's seminal 1975 funk album Mothership Connection, featuring a cosmic Afrofuturist groove with horns from Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley, interpolating 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' in a P-Funk style.

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Moods: confident, energetic, playful

Traditions: P-Funk, funk

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