Can anyone help me figure out why I find this song so gripping? (kbin.social)

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https://open.spotify.com/track/5erINbTb8XLbTjv85ajj6r?si=39461e7b3782496e

I don't really like the song, but something about the singer's voice really gets to me. Feels almost like the precursor to a panic attack. I really wanna figure out what exactly makes me feel that way - if it's the voice editing, the rhythmic delivery, the melody, or something else? All the above?

Edit: Song's name is Happyface by ALASKALASKA

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[-] speck@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I don't know nearly enough about music to answer well. I just can hear the elements that seem to contribute to what your describing: the lilt of her voice, the rapid beat, and the other sort of warped dissonant sound. I like the song

[-] D-ISS-O-CIA-TED@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Yes, lilt is a really good word. I'm also wondering if she's doing some voice breaking?

[-] speck@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I had to look up what means. Yeah I'd say she's doing that

[-] D-ISS-O-CIA-TED@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Cool! Thanks for the help

[-] speck@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

yw! It's fun to try and put words to what we hear. I was hoping that someone would pipe in with some formal terms lol

[-] D-ISS-O-CIA-TED@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Me too, we need some music theory maestros in here!

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