Questions tagged [identify-this-genre]
For questions looking to identify a genre. Be sure to include enough information (sound clip, music-video, song references, descriptions) for someone to be able to identify it.
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Is there a specific term for when an artist covers a song in a different musical style?
Lately I've had a lot of fun listening to instrumental covers of modern songs created with medieval music instruments (example:
). This also lead me down the rabbit ...
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What is the genre of Jazz that is brass ensemble based, but has more contemporary drums and bass than Big Band and Duke Ellington material?
What is the name of the subgenre of Jazz that is fully brass ensemble driven - just like Big Band/Duke Ellington stuff - but has electric bass instead of standup, and more driving drums and percussion,...
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What type is that piece from Kent movieclip?
I am very interested in the video clip released by the Swedish band Kent 4 years ago, introducing their last album and tour.
Då Som Nu För Alltid
The whole piece is (or sounds like it is) centered ...
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Is '7 Years' by Lukas Graham simply pop?
As someone who usually hates the general concept of 'pop' music, I find Lukas Graham's 2015 hit '7 Years' to be an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. It is brief, melodic and catchy, but at the same ...
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Can someone help me figure out these tracks genre?
Yo anyone here who could help me put these songs into genres? I have no clue how to even explain what kind of music genre these tracks would be labeled nor are similar to... 😪
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What is the genre / style of this song and songs like it? Short Piano Notes on every beat in background
What is the genre / style of this song and songs like it such as Mr Blue Sky? Short Piano Notes on every beat in background. Also is there a name to it? And are there any other songs in a similar ...
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What musical genre is Siamés?
What musical genre is this band?
That's a question frequently asked. I heard many different opinions, but none expert.
Some said new wave, others said funk pop. Other say "indie", but indie is too ...
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Genre of music like Infected Mushroom and Snail's House
Here is a link to some music I listen to (On youtube music). What genre is it?
Infected Mushroom - playlist
Snail's House - Pixel Galaxy
ODESZA - A Moment Apart
Are they all the same genre or ...
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What kind of music is this in this camcorder promotion video?
I used Sony HD 1000E back in the day and when I opened its promotional video in YouTube I was surprised how cool the part between 1:10 and 1:30 actually was for a camcorder promotion video.
http://...
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What music genre is Tron: Legacy by Daft Punk?
The album is categorized as soundtrack. The Band is officially French-House style. The album is a mixture of orchestral sound with electro elements (hybrid). There are also electro beats in there. It ...
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What genre is Magicka: Wizard Wars' (Competitive Arena Fighting Game) "Main Menu Theme”?
I am looking for music similar to Magicka: Wizard Wars' (Competitive Arena Fighting Game) soundtrack, "Main Menu Theme."
The music was composed by Johan Lindgren.
This is one version of this song:--
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What is the genre of the song “You in me”?
You in me a song by a co-ed korean band named KARD. Genre? Sub-genre?
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Genre for weird, obscure or underground music
I'm looking for obscure music. If anyone knows about an underground artist, or genre, I would be pleased to have your help. I'll take anything from any year or century, as long as it is complex or ...
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What genre is Old School Runescape's (MMORPG) “Book of Spells”?
I am looking for music similar to Old School Runescape's (MMORPG) soundtrack, "Book of Spells."
These are two versions of this song:--
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9U2BNjCbl8)
(https://www....
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What genre is the song “Other Friends” from Steven Universe?
I really like this music, and I want to hear more. What genre would this be considered?
Link: “Other Friends” from the Steven Universe movie
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What is the genre of music in the Kitchen Swagger playlist on Spotify?
What is the genre of music in the Kitchen Swagger playlist on Spotify?
Lost in Paris - Tom Misch
I Wish I Missed My Ex - Mahalia
Closer - Corinne Bailey Rae
How Deep is Your Love - PJ Morton ...
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Name the genre for instrumental non-slow mixed-notes music [closed]
I remember hearing an orchestra playing instrumental music. The beat was fast, (well, I guess 120 bpm or more). The notes were plenty and mixed. In my imagination as a kid, I would call it "jungle ...
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What's the genre of the music having a breathy female vocals in the background?
I am listening to a music compilation titled Total War: Rome 2 OST - Campaign Compilation. This is composed by Richard Beddow and performed either by the Prague Philharmonic or Slovak National ...
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Instrument used in sound clip
Does anyone know what genre of music is this example:
very quiet background music. Also, what instrument is used to make this kind of music?
Thanks in advance
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Genre with nasal, digitally processed sound
When I go in certain shops, and also MacDonalds, in the UK, I very often hear a certain style of record, where a vocalist puts on a certain kind of "whiny", nasal tone to prolong some notes. Also the ...
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What is the genre of Outlander Season 4 opening credits?
The theme for season 4 is the same song as previously sung but given a thematic rehash based on the storyline for the season.
I was initially thinking it would be country but it is a bit different ...
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Is there any similar backgroud music to this song with lyrics?
HotCha - 咖啡或茶 [HotCha] - 官方完整版MV – Time 0:56-1:00
I want to remove the vocal from this song (Time 0:56-1:00). But if I do it, the quality is so bad.
So is there any instrumental music that is ...
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Company of Heroes 2 - British Forces Theme | What is the music here based off of and where do I find more music like this?
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ahr6APbE1Y)
This is from the video game, Company of Heroes 2 - The British Forces
Expansion Pack/DLC's soundtrack. Where can I find music like this?
I have decided ...
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What genre is this soundtrack from *Commedia Sexy*? Are there any similar tracks (bending clarinet jazz swing)?
What genre is this soundtrack from Commedia Sexy?
Commedia Sexy - Main Theme
I would say jazz swing but it's a too broad description to find any similar tracks.
Can you name similar tracks, ...
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What is the Genre of this Video Game music / what are similar songs?
There is a particular musical piece from the video game Final Fantasy 6 called Phantom Train which has me mesmerized today. I would like to ask how the genre of this song might be called.
Link to a ...
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Company of Heroes 2 Main Theme | What is the music here based off of and where do I find more music like this?
"Animals flee this hell; the hardest stones cannot bear it for long; only man endures." – German officer at the Battle of Stalingrad
YouTube Link:--
[This song may be intense.]
(https://www.youtube....
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What genre is “Figure 8” by C418?
I found a song from C418, and I was wondering what genre it is, and also if you know any songs alike I would appreciate it.
it is called figure 8 by C418
here is the part that I like:
https://youtu....
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GMTK - “The Design of Dead Space” (Sountrack): genre?
In this video by GMTK, there is a really atmospheric soundtrack in the backdrop, which i can crudely guess to fall in the ambient category, but these sort of soundtracks are very commonly used in ...
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What ghostly keyboard sound is used in *Emil Cioran: The Life of a Sage*
Please identify the ghostly keyboard sound from Emil Cioran: The Life of a Sage at 46:21.
Does this sound form a recognized subgenre? Are there any composers who composed such music? This feels more ...
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How can the music at 1:20 of Ryoji Ikeda's 's superposition be classified?
I'm referring to the music at 1:20 of Ryoji Ikeda's superposition.
Are there any modernist composers (preferably acknowledged by musicologists) who have composed this type of music?
User Your Uncle ...
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What genre would Fiction by Sumika (a japanese band) be categorized as?
The song, for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKHGAuNaGuA
I hesitate to call the genre "J-rock" or "J-pop".
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Genre of ominous music used for anime cutscenes when the villain approaches
(Migrated from anime and manga upon advice)
The following piece of music is extracted from some video on the internet (which the twitter link cannot be included here due to the content is rather ...
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What are these “click sounds” in the song *Cradles* by Sub Urban?
I found this really cool song on youtube: Sub Urban - Cradles and I love the, for the lack of a better word, "click sound" in the chorus at 0:48.
I'd like to know if anyone knows of songs with these ...
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What is the music style of Radiohead - Life in a glasshouse?
I'm looking for more (what I think is) jazz music like Radiohead - Life in a glasshouse. I'm not sure even if it is jazz, and if so, what "flavour" of jazz it is. Can anyone send me in the right ...
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What's the music genre of “Melting Ice Icream - Twice”?
Most of the result i got from searching is only KPOP genre and it is so obvious. I want another genre result for this song based on maybe its melody, rhythm, or something else. Genre that comes to my ...
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What is the genre or type of music from Don't Starve?
The original soundtrack for Don't Starve
I have heard the type of music before in other video games such as Contrast
Contrast Soundtrack: Main Attraction
and also in the Darkmoon faire area in ...
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What genre is “Morning Dew” by Ryosuke Kojima?
What genre does this music belong to: Morning Dew by Ryosuke Kojima?
Recently I heard some music from the anime W'z and I've fallen in love with the music in it. I tried to find most of its music, ...
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Peppertones “Salary” - Harmonic syncopation in swing rhythm
https://youtu.be/p8U4b9yVyx4
This song's rhythm section consists of 3 instruments: drum, bass, and an acoustic guitar.
When anticipation/syncopation happens with harmonic rhythm (Chord changes one ...
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Genre of “Peppertones - Close up the world”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl5dcwtgSVI
I am trying to find more songs with this rhythm (drum and bass) and arrangement style.
Can you help me figure out what songs/genres have used similar ...
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Genre of Kyoko Suga's “Love, Two Love”
What is the genre of Kyoko Suga's "Love, Two Love"?
I am trying to find more songs with this rhythm and arrangement style.
Can you help me figure out what songs/genres have used similar licks and ...
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Rock subgenre of “Darkness” by SPF1000
Listen to this song...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs3WV3Fu-kw&t=
Its called Darkness by SPF 1000. It was in an episode titled "Battle of the Bands" from The Grim Adventures of Billy & ...
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Which genre is this song reminiscent of?
Here is the link to the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgZbKq_bxJ4
Now, I know it's an electronic song but I believe Avicii in this album was trying to fuse various genres with electronic ...
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What is/are the specific genre/s of electronic music producer 'k?d'?
I started listening to k?d's tracks some months ago, and I fell in love with his style. I wanted to know what his genre could be called? I know that he produces different genres, but mainly he does ...
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What style of piano is used in The Gaithers' “One Day” (featuring Lynda Randle)
Lynda Randle: Some day Jesus will call my name
I kindly would like to know the name of the style used in piano in the song above. I have tried looking for jazz tutorials but they don't sound similar. ...
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Genre of “Do You Only Wanna Dance” (Mya)
I was watching Havana Nights where this song really captured me. I haven't heard any song with having such rhythm before. What is the genre of this kinda music ? Salsa, latino pop or what ?
Also, ...
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Background music style of cops movies
Don't really know how to describe it, but I'm looking for the name of style/type of background music used in "funny" cop movies/series. I need the name of it so I can do research and look at different ...
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Identify song in Monty Python episode “Live from the Grill-O-Mat”
There is a song playing Monty Python's Flying Circus Series 2 Episode 5: "Live from the Grill - O -Mat" during the Teddy-Neddy animation. This occurs at around 19 minutes into the show. It is at 19:14 ...
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Which music style is King Herod's song supposed to be?
In Jesus Christ Superstar, King Herod's song has a very particular music style.
I see also that it slightly changes from one version of the musical to another.
Which music style is King Herod's song ...
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Songs like “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens [closed]
I heard this song "Father & Son" by Cat Stevens. I really liked it. I liked this fact that Cat used a deeper register for the father while a higher one for the son. What is the genre of this song ...
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Is there a genre name for these new hip hop like songs with clicking drum machine?
Lately (especially after the release of the Black Panther movie and soundtrack) I hear on the radio and at the street a style of music that uses a specific type of a clicking (alternating between ...
