O' Sailor

Fiona Apple
Extraordinary Machine (2005)
Moderate 80 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Piano-driven with rich, layered orchestration building emotional intensity; Fiona Apple's expressive, emotive vocals convey mourning without harshness. Subtle nautical-themed production evokes a haunting, ghost ship atmosphere.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A melancholic piano ballad about mourning and loss, possibly death or betrayal, featuring complex chord progressions in A Minor and poetic lyrics addressing an unfaithful sailor.

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Moods: emotional, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: alternative rock, piano ballad

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