Trampled Rose

Tom Waits
Real Gone (2004)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Tom Waits' scorched, rasping vocals dominate over sparse percussion, bass, and cigar box banjo, creating a haunting, rustic texture with emotional depth but no harsh abrasiveness. The arrangement evokes melancholy introspection without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A haunting ballad from Real Gone featuring Tom Waits' raspy vocals, cigar box banjo, bass, and percussion, telling a poetic story of loss symbolized by a trampled rose.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: alternative rock, blues

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