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When It Stops Raining (1998-2001)

This playlist is build like an old school mix tape. Each one of these songs was built from an original upload of me singing and playing guitar. In some cases the emotion from the original is there.
1:24Song Image
A spoken word piece with a male voice, delivered in a conversational and intimate tone, The vocal performance is clear and articulate, with a slight echo effect applied, suggesting a spacious or reflective environment, The tempo is slow and deliberate, matching the contemplative nature of the monologue, There are no discernible chord progressions or melodies, as the piece is entirely spoken word, The production is minimal, focusing on the clarity of the voice and the subtle atmospheric effect, The overall structure is a continuous monologue without distinct song sections, The piece is in a neutral key, as there is no musical accompaniment to establish tonality, The mixing emphasizes the vocal presence, making it prominent and easy to understand
3:38Song Image
The song is a hard rock track with a driving rhythm section, featuring a prominent electric guitar riff and a male vocalist, The tempo is moderately fast, and the key is minor, contributing to a somewhat dark and intense mood, The instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, The electric guitar plays a distorted, riff-based melody throughout much of the song, with some palm-muted sections, The bass guitar provides a solid, driving low end, often mirroring the guitar's rhythm, The drums feature a strong backbeat with consistent kick and snare patterns, punctuated by cymbal crashes, The male vocals are delivered with a raw, slightly strained quality, conveying a sense of urgency and frustration, The vocal delivery is mostly melodic but with a powerful, almost shouting intensity in certain sections, The song structure includes verses, a pre-chorus, and a chorus, with instrumental breaks, Production-wise, the mix is full and powerful, with the drums and bass providing a strong foundation for the guitars and vocals, There is a noticeable reverb on the vocals, adding to the overall atmosphere
2:09Song Image
A high-energy instrumental rock track with a driving rhythm section and prominent guitar melodies, The song features a fast tempo and a major key, creating an uplifting and powerful mood, The instrumentation includes electric guitars, bass guitar, and drums, The electric guitars play both rhythmic power chords and melodic lead lines, often with a slightly overdriven tone, The bass provides a solid foundation with a consistent, driving line, The drums maintain a steady, energetic beat with frequent cymbal crashes and fills, The song structure is characterized by distinct sections, including an intro, verse-like sections, and a chorus-like section, all building in intensity, Production elements include a clear and punchy mix, with the guitars prominent in the foreground, There are no vocals present in this piece
3:03Song Image
The song is a high-energy rock anthem in E minor, featuring a male vocalist with a powerful, slightly raspy voice, The tempo is fast, driven by a consistent drum beat with prominent snare hits and cymbal crashes, Electric guitars provide a thick, distorted sound, playing both rhythmic power chords and melodic lead lines, The bass guitar lays down a solid, driving foundation, The song structure includes verses, a pre-chorus, and a chorus, with a bridge that introduces a slight dynamic shift before returning to the full-throttle chorus, Production elements include a tight mix with the vocals upfront, and a noticeable reverb on the drums and lead guitar, contributing to a large, arena-rock sound, The melody is memorable and anthemic, particularly in the chorus, designed for singalongs, The chord progression is typical of rock, utilizing common power chord voicings and a strong root movement
3:31Song Image
A high-energy rock anthem in a minor key, featuring a driving rhythm section of drums and bass, distorted electric guitars providing both rhythmic chugging and melodic riffs, and a male lead vocalist with a powerful, slightly raspy delivery, The song structure alternates between verses with a more subdued vocal delivery and choruses that explode with full vocal power and instrumental intensity, The tempo is fast, creating a sense of urgency and excitement, Production elements include a tight mix with prominent drums and bass, and a clear, forward-sounding vocal, Guitar solos are absent, with the focus on rhythmic interplay and vocal melody, The chord progressions are relatively simple but effective, building tension and release, The overall feel is anthemic and rebellious
3:54Song Image
Acoustic folk rock song in E minor at approximately 100 BPM, The song features a male vocalist with a clear, slightly melancholic tone, singing in a mid-range register, The primary instrumentation includes an acoustic guitar playing arpeggiated chords and a subtle bass guitar providing a walking bass line, Percussion is minimal, consisting of light brushes on a snare drum and occasional cymbal swells, creating a soft, driving rhythm, The chord progression in the verses is primarily Em-C-G-D, creating a somewhat introspective and yearning mood, The chorus introduces a more uplifting feel with a slight shift in dynamics and vocal intensity, Production is clean with a natural reverb on the vocals and instruments, giving a spacious, intimate feel, The song structure follows a typical verse-chorus format with an instrumental break featuring a melodic acoustic guitar solo, The melody is largely diatonic, emphasizing the minor key's characteristic melancholy while maintaining a sense of hope
3:44Song Image
A rock song in a minor key, featuring a male vocalist with a clean, slightly melancholic tone, The instrumentation includes a clean electric guitar playing arpeggiated chords, a bass guitar providing a steady root, and drums with a driving rock beat, The song structure follows a verse-chorus pattern with an instrumental bridge, The tempo is moderate, The production emphasizes clarity, with the vocals prominent in the mix, The electric guitar has a clean, slightly reverbed tone, and the drums are punchy, The bass provides a solid foundation without being overly dominant, The melody is generally conjunct, with a focus on emotional delivery
3:32Song Image
The song is a male vocal rock track with a driving tempo of 120 beats per minute, The instrumentation includes a clean electric guitar playing arpeggiated chords, a distorted electric guitar providing rhythmic accents and melodic fills, a bass guitar laying down a solid root-note foundation, and a drum kit with a prominent kick and snare, The song is in the key of E minor, The male vocalist sings in a clear, mid-range tenor, with a slightly melancholic tone, The song structure follows a verse-chorus format with an instrumental bridge, Production elements include a moderate amount of reverb on the vocals and guitars, and a tight, punchy mix on the drums, The distorted guitar features a wah effect during the instrumental sections, The chord progression in the verse is Em-C-G-D, and the chorus uses Em-G-C-Am, The melody is largely diatonic with occasional bluesy inflections from the distorted guitar
4:34Song Image
A rock song in E minor at 120 BPM, featuring a male vocalist with a baritone range, The song incorporates electric guitars, bass guitar, and drums, The electric guitars provide both rhythmic accompaniment and melodic lines, often with a distorted tone, The bass guitar lays down a solid rhythmic and harmonic foundation, The drums maintain a driving rock beat, The vocal melody is generally within a comfortable baritone range, with some sustained notes and a slightly melancholic delivery, The song structure follows a typical verse-chorus format, with an instrumental bridge, Production elements include a clear mix with prominent vocals and guitars, and some reverb on the vocals
3:24Song Image
The song is an alternative rock piece with a melancholic yet energetic feel, It features a male vocalist with a clear, slightly raw tenor voice, The instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, The acoustic guitar provides the main rhythmic and harmonic foundation, often playing arpeggiated figures, The electric guitar adds melodic lines and fills, particularly during the chorus and instrumental breaks, with a clean to slightly overdriven tone, The bass guitar provides a solid low-end foundation, playing root notes and simple melodic lines, The drums maintain a steady, driving beat, utilizing snare, kick, and cymbals, The song structure follows a verse-chorus format with a bridge and an instrumental outro, The tempo is moderate, and the key appears to be in a minor mode, contributing to the somber mood, Production-wise, the mix is balanced, with the vocals prominent and the instruments well-defined, There is a noticeable reverb on the vocals and some of the guitar parts, adding to the atmospheric quality
2:59Song Image
The song is an instrumental rock piece with a driving rhythm section and prominent guitar melodies, The tempo is moderately fast, and the key appears to be E minor, The song structure follows a typical verse-chorus form, with an intro, verses, choruses, a bridge, and an outro, The instrumentation includes electric guitars, bass guitar, and drums, The lead guitar plays melodic lines with a clean tone in the verses, transitioning to a more distorted, powerful sound in the choruses and bridge, The rhythm guitar provides a consistent chordal accompaniment, The bass guitar lays down a solid foundation with a clear, defined tone, The drums provide a strong, consistent beat with a prominent snare and kick drum, utilizing cymbals for emphasis during transitions and choruses, Production elements include a clear mix with good separation between instruments, Reverb is applied to the guitars, giving them a spacious feel, The overall dynamic range is well-controlled, with a noticeable increase in intensity during the choruses and bridge
0:31Song Image
A short, instrumental piece featuring a high-pitched, sustained sine wave synth, The synth plays a single, unchanging note, creating a drone-like effect, There are no discernible chord progressions, melodies, or rhythmic elements, The production is clean with no noticeable effects or mixing variations, The piece is static in tempo and key, maintaining a consistent, high-frequency tone throughout its duration
4:04Song Image
A rock song with a driving tempo of 120 BPM in the key of E minor, The instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, The song features a male lead vocalist with a baritone range, The song structure consists of verses and choruses, with a bridge and an outro, The electric guitar plays a prominent role, providing both rhythmic accompaniment and melodic fills, The bass guitar provides a solid foundation, while the drums maintain a consistent, energetic beat, The vocals are clear and present, with some vocal harmonies in the chorus sections, Production elements include a clean mix with a slight reverb on the vocals and guitars, giving the song a spacious feel, The chord progression is primarily minor, contributing to the slightly melancholic yet powerful mood of the song, The melody is memorable and follows the chord changes closely
3:19Song Image
Acoustic folk rock song in a minor key, featuring a male vocalist with a clear, slightly melancholic tone, The instrumentation primarily consists of an acoustic guitar playing a fingerpicked arpeggiated pattern, a bass guitar providing a walking bass line, and drums with a light, driving rhythm, The song has a moderate tempo, The chord progression is consistent throughout the verses and choruses, creating a somewhat somber yet determined mood, The production is clean, with a natural acoustic sound and a balanced mix that highlights the vocals and guitar
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A high-energy pop punk track with a driving rhythm section, distorted guitars, and a male lead vocalist, The song features a consistent tempo of 160 BPM and is in the key of E major, The instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, The electric guitar provides a clean, arpeggiated melody in the verses and transitions to a heavily distorted, power chord-driven sound in the choruses, The bass guitar plays a foundational, rhythmic line that locks in with the drums, The drums feature a standard rock beat with prominent snare hits and cymbal crashes, particularly in the choruses, The male lead vocalist sings with a clear, slightly strained tenor voice, employing a melodic delivery in the verses and a more anthemic, shouted style in the choruses, The song structure follows a typical verse-chorus format with a bridge and an outro, Production elements include a tight mix with the vocals prominent, and a noticeable amount of reverb on the vocals and guitars, contributing to a spacious yet energetic sound
4:18Song Image
A rock song with a driving rhythm section, featuring a male vocalist, The song is in a minor key, with a tempo of 120 bpm, The instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and a synth pad, The electric guitar plays a clean, arpeggiated melody during the verses and a distorted, powerful riff during the choruses, The bass guitar provides a solid foundation with a consistent root-note pattern, The drums feature a strong backbeat with prominent snare hits, The synth pad adds a sustained, atmospheric layer throughout the song, The male vocals are delivered with a clear, slightly melancholic tone in the verses, transitioning to a more energetic and passionate delivery in the choruses, Production elements include a moderate amount of reverb on the vocals and guitars, and a balanced mix that emphasizes the lead vocal and guitar, The song structure follows a verse-chorus format with an instrumental bridge
3:11Song Image
The song is a hard rock track with a driving rhythm section featuring a prominent bass guitar and drums, The tempo is moderate, and the key appears to be minor, contributing to a somber and intense mood, Electric guitars provide a thick, distorted texture, playing both rhythmic power chords and melodic lines, The lead vocals are male, delivered with a raw, emotional quality, often in a mid-range register, The song structure includes verses, a pre-chorus, and a chorus, with instrumental breaks featuring guitar solos, Production elements include a clear, powerful mix with a strong emphasis on the guitars and drums, The bass guitar provides a consistent, foundational low end, The drums feature a standard rock beat with a strong backbeat on the snare, There are moments of vocal layering and harmonies in the chorus, adding to the emotional impact, The guitar solos are melodic and expressive, utilizing distortion and wah effects
3:56Song Image
A rock song with a driving rhythm section, featuring electric guitar, bass, and drums, The tempo is moderately fast, The song is in a minor key, creating a melancholic yet energetic mood, The electric guitar plays a prominent role, providing both rhythmic riffs and melodic lines, The bass guitar provides a solid foundation with a consistent, driving pattern, The drums feature a strong backbeat and frequent fills, particularly during transitions and the chorus, The male lead vocalist sings with a clear, slightly melancholic tone, utilizing a mix of sustained notes and more rhythmic phrasing, Harmony vocals are present in the chorus, adding depth and emphasis, The song structure includes verses, a pre-chorus, and a chorus, with an instrumental bridge featuring a guitar solo, Production elements include a clean but powerful guitar tone, a full drum sound, and a well-balanced mix that allows all instruments and vocals to be clearly heard, Reverb is used on the vocals and some guitar parts to add space
2:04Song Image
A slow rock ballad in the key of E minor, featuring a clean electric guitar melody with a slight delay effect, supported by a bass guitar playing arpeggiated chords and a drum kit providing a steady, soft beat, The song structure is instrumental throughout, with no vocals, The melody is melancholic and expressive, utilizing sustained notes and gentle bends, The production is clean and spacious, allowing each instrument to be clearly heard, The tempo is approximately 60 beats per minute
4:21Song Image
Acoustic folk pop song in the key of E major at a tempo of 70 beats per minute, The song features a male vocalist with a smooth, clear tenor voice, accompanied by acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drums, The acoustic guitar plays a fingerpicked arpeggiated pattern throughout the verses, transitioning to strummed chords in the chorus, The bass guitar provides a simple, supportive root-fifth pattern, The drums enter subtly in the first chorus with a light kick and snare, building to a more prominent but still understated beat in subsequent choruses, The vocal melody is gentle and melancholic, with a narrow range in the verses and a slightly wider, more expressive range in the chorus, Production is clean and intimate, with a focus on the acoustic instruments and vocals, Reverb is used sparingly on the vocals and guitar to add warmth and depth, The song structure follows a verse-chorus pattern with a bridge and outro, The chord progression is primarily I-V-vi-IV in the verses and I-V-vi-IV in the chorus, with some variations in the bridge, The overall mood is reflective and heartfelt
5:43Song Image
The song is a male vocal-led indie rock ballad with a melancholic tone, The instrumentation features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, The acoustic guitar provides the primary rhythmic and harmonic foundation throughout the song, often playing arpeggiated chords, The electric guitar adds melodic counterpoints and atmospheric textures, particularly during instrumental breaks and the outro, The bass guitar provides a steady, supportive low end, The drums enter after the initial vocal sections, establishing a moderate tempo and a driving rhythm, primarily using kick, snare, and hi-hat, with occasional cymbal crashes for emphasis, The male vocalist has a clear, slightly strained quality, conveying emotion through his delivery, The vocal melody is generally stepwise with occasional leaps, creating a sense of yearning, The song structure includes verses, a pre-chorus, a chorus, and an instrumental bridge, The dynamics build from a softer, more intimate beginning with just acoustic guitar and vocals to a fuller, more energetic sound with the addition of drums and electric guitar in the choruses, The production is clean, with a good balance between instruments and vocals, Reverb is used on the vocals and electric guitar to create a sense of space, The key appears to be in a minor mode, contributing to the overall somber mood, The tempo is moderate, around 100-110 BPM
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A solo acoustic guitar piece in a folk style, featuring fingerpicked arpeggios and a clear, resonant tone, The tempo is slow, creating a contemplative and melancholic mood, The guitar is likely a steel-string acoustic, with a bright but full sound, There are no other instruments or vocals present, The piece is structured with a repeating melodic idea, evolving slightly with subtle variations in the arpeggio patterns, The production is clean, with a natural room sound and no discernible effects like reverb or delay, suggesting a close-miked recording, The dynamics are consistent, maintaining a gentle volume throughout, The key appears to be minor, contributing to the somber atmosphere