Rival Dealer

Burial
Rival Dealer (2013)
Moderate 130 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features signature vinyl cracks, pops, endless drizzle samples, and pitch-shifted, auto-tuned, disembodied vocals creating a textured, shadowy atmosphere; includes distorted haunting vocals over somber piano with symphonic movements in 11 minutes.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

An 11-minute electronic track from Burial's Rival Dealer EP blending dubstep elements with complex, shape-shifting styles, pitch-shifted vocals, piano, and anti-bullying themes culminating in spiritual revelation.[1][2]

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, transcendent

Traditions: dubstep, future garage

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