Near Dark

Burial
Untrue (2007)
Moderate 140 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Features organic grainy textures with layered ambience, vinyl crackle, and reverb-drenched vocal samples that create an immersive late-night urban atmosphere without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Near Dark is a haunting dubstep track from Burial's Untrue, blending skippy syncopated drums, brooding basslines, warm pads, and ethereal R&B vocal samples to evoke London's nocturnal loneliness.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, nostalgic

Traditions: UK garage, dubstep

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