Try Not to Breathe

R.E.M.
Automatic for the People (1992)
Safe 68 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range4/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Gentle acoustic arrangement with quivering, emotional vocals and subtle organ creates a calm, introspective atmosphere without harsh elements or abrupt shifts. Backing vocals add graceful harmony, enhancing the pensive mood.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A subdued acoustic ballad from R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People, featuring Michael Stipe's vulnerable vocals portraying a dying person's final thoughts, inspired by his grandmother's passing.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: alternative rock

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