The Fool

Neutral Milk Hotel
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (1998)
Moderate 70 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range4/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Lo-fi brass march with dirty trumpets over slow drums creates a raw, emotional procession feel. The ramshackle production and cheap instruments add a textured, contemplative atmosphere without harsh abrasiveness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Instrumental brass dirge serving as a transitional funeral march between tracks on Neutral Milk Hotel's lo-fi indie rock album.

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Moods: contemplative, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: folk-rock, lo-fi indie rock

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