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Grokkistry in Motion

A sonic love letter to curiosity and care — exploring how art, code, and wonder move together in rhythm to create something unmistakably alive. Learn more at https://grokk.ist
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10 songs
4:29Song Image
Create a cinematic, atmospheric track called For Those Standing at the Threshold, Genre: ambient art-pop / electronic soul / worldbeat, Mood: liminal • tender • hopeful • transcendent • alive, BPM ≈ 95 | 4/4 time with occasional 3/4 bars for drift | Key: A minor → C major, Start with soft pads and breathing textures, then add hand drums and low analog bass, Bring in an airy female vocal that moves between melody and spoken phrase — half invocation, half song, Include a mid-section chant with layered voices (“falling / rising / becoming”), echo and delay, Insert a short spoken interlude about falling through air with no ground beneath — hopeful not fearful, Build toward a bright, open finale with bowed strings and field recordings of wind and rain, End in silence and heartbeat pulse, Tags: #melodic #cinematic #femalevocal #liminal #atmospheric #transcendent #95bpm #aminor #cmajor #worldbeat #ambientpop
3:47Song Image
Piano-driven indie pop with witty, conversational vocals and live-band energy, Dynamic shifts between manic humour and bittersweet reflection, Tight trio groove — piano, bass, drums — with brief horn bursts and small string touches for lift, Mid-tempo (≈125 bpm), Include one short instrumental break halfway through: uptempo jazz-pop feel with percussive piano, walking bass, and punchy horn hits, shouted asides during that section: “Shiny things! / Start again! / Forty-eight jobs later!” Vocal: expressive male, dry-mic tone, slightly drawled and self-aware — half-sung, half-spoken phrasing, Production: warm, organic, slightly gritty; like a late-night bar band, not a Broadway pit, Mood: joyful chaos, self-mocking tenderness, curiosity in motion, Tags: #pianorock #indiepop #wittylyrics #benfoldsvibe #playfulmelancholy #storysong #dynamicmood #grokkistryinmotion #categoryofone #redthread
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A shape-shifting musical journey blending theatrical folk storytelling, jazz-inflected rhythmic play, and cinematic melancholy, Begins with an intimate acoustic texture—guitar, piano, upright bass, light percussion—then evolves through shifting meters and syncopated grooves with electric keys and percussion interplay, Midway, the rhythm fractures into a flowing, unpredictable pattern—part dream, part defiance, Ends in a slow, luminous resolution with layered harmonies and organic strings, Emotional arc: tender → restless → expansive → bittersweet, Convey both fatigue and faith—the courage to keep imagining how the world could be, in spite of how it is, Genre tags: progressive folk, modern jazz fusion, cinematic ballad, odd-time groove, soulful journey, storytelling instrumental
2:08Song Image
gypsy jazz neo-swing funky hip-hop groove lo-fi jazz fusion acoustic-electric blend rhythmic guitar picking double bass walking line brush drums playful trumpet warm keys curious whimsical wanderlust late-afternoon energy sunlit groove cinematic swing breezy improvisation daydream in motion smile-while-thinking vibe Playful gypsy-jazz-funk fusion — nylon-string rhythm guitar, upright bass, crisp snare brushes, warm brass fills, lo-fi keys, Whimsical, cinematic swing groove with modern hip-hop energy, evoking wanderlust and curiosity
3:33Song Image
folk rock irish jig celtic fusion 6/8 time signature bodhrán drum tin whistle fiddle acoustic guitar electric lead guitar driving backbeat energetic instrumental uplifting mood playful rollicking earthy celebratory pub session energy modern folk melodic storytelling lush instrumental layers Energetic Celtic folk-rock instrumental in 6/8 time, with Irish jig feel, Bodhrán, tin whistle, and fiddle lead, supported by acoustic rhythm guitar, electric lead guitar, bass, and drums, Feels like a lively pub session meets a rock band — earthy, joyful, driving backbeat with melodic Irish overtones
2:34Song Image
dream pop downtempo electronic jazz nu-soul cinematic trip-hop Scandi electronica lounge groove lo-fi swing male-female duet intimate vocals lush harmonies romantic introspection warm intimacy elegant sensuality cosy domestic love queer tenderness healing and reciprocity playful sophistication slow-burn chemistry Dreamy downtempo electronic jazz-pop duet, Intimate, queer, and sensual — two Aries lovers healing together after a lifetime of over-giving, learning to rest, receive, and revel in both the grandness and the small comforts of love
3:52Song Image
Introspective experimental soul with jazz and art-pop influences, Mid-slow tempo (~85–95 bpm) with a syncopated, off-kilter groove — piano or Rhodes clusters, brushed drums, warm bass, and shifting meters between 6/8 and 4/4, Dissonant harmonies that flirt with resolution but rarely land, Vocal: intimate, gender-neutral or soft male lead, close-mic, spoken-sung phrasing; tone vulnerable, conversational, sometimes breaking, Instrumentation: electric piano or Rhodes, upright or fretless bass, subtle percussion (rim clicks, shakers), occasional synth pads or electric guitar swells, Production: organic, minimal reverb, real-room texture — warmth with moments of glitch or distortion, Mood: tender, curious, uneasy but inviting; emotional polyrhythm and lyrical ambivalence, Tags: #indienb #artpop #jazzsoul #dissonantmelody #introspective #ethicalambivalence #shoesoffself #grokkistryinmotion #lovingencounters
3:16Song Image
Tight, funky nu-disco with glossy electro polish, Mid-tempo (≈120 BPM) with a punchy four-on-the-floor kick, deep rounded bass, and syncopated rhythm-guitar chops, Layer sleek analog synth arps and filtered pads for a futuristic shimmer, Groove-forward and sensual, with crisp handclaps and side-chained synth swells, Vocal: smooth, confident, slightly breathy — equal parts funk swagger and dreamy electro allure, Conversational delivery with playful phrasing, Production: modern Purple Disco Machine-style blend — live bass feel meets French-touch sheen; bright hi-hats, tasteful reverb, occasional vocoder harmonies, subtle breakdown before final chorus, Mood: sexy, liberating, body-positive, euphoric, Tags: #nuDisco #funkhouse #electropop #purplediscomachine #funktronica #sexygroove #unlockyourgrok #bloom #danceawakening
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upbeat funky jazz latin fusion ska brass soulful groove feel-good energy world music afrobeat influence nu-jazz live band swing rhythm call and response horn section syncopated percussion bass-driven groove male vocals warm harmonies joyful uplifting playful curious celebratory soulful infectious rhythm community spirit hopeful heartfelt wanderlust improvisational danceable philosophical optimism The Cat Empire
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A heartfelt modern folk ballad, Warm, acoustic, and soulful with a gentle backbeat, 6/8 or slow 4/4 swing, Mood / Tone: Reflective, hopeful, intimate, and communal — like a fireside song that grows into a quiet anthem, Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar finger-picking and soft piano at the core, Upright bass, brushed drums, and light percussion joining gradually, Subtle strings or flugelhorn for lift, Harmonies in the final chorus, Structure & Energy Arc: • Verse 1: Sparse, intimate vocals over guitar, • Pre-Chorus: Add piano motif (“through a disco-ball of mirrors…”), • Chorus 1: Introduce gentle rhythm section, warm bass, • Verse 2: Bring in percussion and fiddle or muted trumpet, • Bridge: Strings swell, slight tempo lift, emotional crescendo, • Final Chorus / Outro: Full harmony bloom, then fade back to guitar/piano, Genre Tags: folk pop, modern folk, singer-songwriter, acoustic soul, heartfelt, 6/8, warm harmonies, organic production, introspective anthem