The Living Daylights

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The Living Daylights (soundtrack) (1987)
Moderate 110 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Synth-pop meets orchestral grandeur with dramatic string arrangements and electronic elements. Features dynamic vocal delivery with sudden shifts between verses and the iconic chorus.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild
Recommended for: deep listening energy movement

The theme song to the 1987 James Bond film, blending Norwegian synth-pop with John Barry's orchestral arrangement.

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Moods: adventurous, confident, energetic, intense

Traditions: film score, orchestral pop, synth-pop

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