Walk On By

Isaac Hayes
Hot Buttered Soul (1969)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylespoken word
Notes: Features a long spoken-word intro over a steady cymbal pulse, building to smooth deep vocals with orchestral swells, horns, and guitar riffs that intensify emotionally without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Isaac Hayes' 12-minute funk-soul cover transforms Dionne Warwick's original into a cinematic epic with extended spoken intro, groovy beats, and dramatic builds evoking relationship heartbreak.

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Moods: emotional, intimate, melancholy

Traditions: funk, soul

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