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Herbie Hancock
Speak Like a Child (1968)
Moderate 95 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Complex harmonic textures with ambiguous tonality create an intellectually engaging soundscape. Funk-driven groove with horn arrangements provides rhythmic grounding beneath exploratory jazz improvisation.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A funk-influenced jazz composition blending blues colors with free harmonic development and ensemble interplay.

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Moods: contemplative, energetic, introspective, playful

Traditions: funk, jazz fusion, modal jazz

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