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Otis Redding
Pain in My Heart (1964)
Moderate 128 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Otis Redding's powerful, gritty soul vocals drive the track with emotional swells and earnest delivery over a flowing groove with horns and stop-time accents. The production features crisp instrumentation that builds intensity without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An uptempo soul single from Otis Redding's 1964 debut album, showcasing his raw vocal energy and Stax-style horn-driven arrangement.

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Moods: confident, emotional, energetic

Traditions: soul

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