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TV on the Radio
Nine Types of Light (2011)
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features soaring falsetto vocals over jittery layers of bass, loops, horns, and rich piano, building to a brass-dominated climax with a heavenly feel from background ohhs and ahhs. Tense verses transition smoothly into hooky pre-choruses without extreme abruptness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Lead-off track from Nine Types of Light showcasing Tunde Adebimpe's dynamic vocals through tense verses, wordless pre-choruses, and a soaring chorus amid eclectic art rock arrangement with driving bass and brass.

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Moods: energetic, uplifting

Traditions: art rock, indie rock

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