Quoth

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Surfing on Sine Waves (1993)
Intense 140 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Textureharsh
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Thumping tribal techno driven by relentless industrial percussion resembling metal pipes and plastic barrels, creating a frantic, clattering frenzy without melodies or harmonies. Harsh, toneless rhythms and distorted effects deliver a pounding, abrasive sensory assault.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clickspresent
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

A 5:34 heavy percussion workout of frantic industrial techno with tribal beats, sampled metal-on-metal clashes, and no discernible melodies, from Richard D. James under his Polygon Window alias.

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Moods: energetic, intense, rebellious

Traditions: IDM, industrial, techno

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