OCH Listening Party #17

gothic symphonic rock and synthwave, violin lead instrument, festive synth keyboard, jingle bells, duet with melodic gothic female vocals and neoclassical male vocals, cinematic, holiday spirit, major key, moderate tempo

Dreamy alt-pop soundscape, icy synth pads, airy vocal layers, pulsing sub-bass, crisp syncopated percussion, ethereal melodies, glistening arpeggios, lush harmonies, glacial textures, subtle Nordic folk instruments, emotionally charged vocals with building intensity

High-energy chaos-rock crossover blending pop-punk, ska-punk, novelty comedy, and meme-rap, Tempo fluctuates 128–165 BPM with whiplash drops and sudden stops, Mood is absurd, playful, and unpredictable, Female lead vocal with witchy confidence, playful menace, and strong power-notes, including spoken swagger and breathy comedic asides, Backing vocals feature shark-choir chants, chip-harmonies, and gang shouts, Guitars are crunchy alt-rock with fuzz, sporadic metal chugs, and surprise shred cameos, Drums use big-room kicks, double-kick surges, abrupt pauses, and startle hits, Percussion includes broom-hits, pot-clanks, and kazoo-breakdowns, Bass is distorted and sub-heavy, Synths use 8-bit sparkle and glitter arpeggios, FX include bubble-bursts, reverse-potion swells, underwater reverb drops, and notification stings, Arrangement embraces chaos: sudden polkas, bridge chaos-mode, fake endings, and comedic silence, Energy is volatile-comic with a glossy, chantable hook

A dark folk-rock song with a sinister, narrative vocal delivery, The instrumentation features acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and a prominent cello, The tempo is moderate, and the key is minor, contributing to the ominous atmosphere, The male lead vocalist uses a deep, resonant baritone, often employing a spoken-word or half-sung style, with occasional vocal effects like reverb and delay, The song structure includes verses and a chorus, with instrumental breaks, The acoustic guitar provides a rhythmic foundation with fingerpicked patterns, while the cello adds sustained, melancholic lines and occasional pizzicato, The drums are sparse, emphasizing a slow, deliberate beat, Production elements include a wide stereo image, with instruments well-separated, and a slightly dark, atmospheric mix, The overall mood is unsettling and narrative-driven

A dark, theatrical metalcore, trap, and darkwave ballad with intense energy and dramatic dynamics, featuring powerful female lead vocals that alternate between haunting melodic singing, ethereal whispers, and explosive screams, The instrumental includes heavy down-tuned guitars, aggressive drums, eerie synth textures, and a cinematic, horror-inspired atmosphere, The mood is empowering, seductive, and apocalyptic - like a ritualistic anthem of rage and rebirth, Harmony Vocals: C♯m, E, G♯m, A, B, F♯m, Dark Dubstep Low-Mid Focused, Dry Mix, Minimal Effects, Rolled-Off Highs, Low-Pass Filtered Ambience, Short Reverb Tails, Controlled Saturation, Analog Edge, Clean Transients, Dark Atmosphere Without Shimmer, ‑Egyptian Scales, ‑Arabian Tune, ‑Arabian Influence, ‑Arabian Sound, ‑Wind, ‑Shimmering, ‑Hissing, ‑Unclean, ‑Unclear, ‑Cloudy, ‑Static, ‑Droning, ‑Huffing, ‑Distortion, ‑Pop, ‑Hip-Hop, ‑Rap, ‑Rhythmic Breaths, ‑Gasping, ‑Vocalizing Intro, ‑Vocalizing, ‑Volume Fluctuations FX Filler, ‑Loud FX

thrash Rapcore Metal, tech drum alt beat, hip hop, Ratchet rap trap, Female alt, Vampire Brazilian, drum and bass, haunted deep rave, k-popelancholy Female screamo haunted sung, Scandinavian dark, female trapcore with glitch violins guitars & Heavy bass, synth dark trap drum and bass pulsing, female verses, explosive choruses

Post-metal, atmospheric sludge metal, doom metal, blackgaze, ambient black metal, depressive black metal

A slow 68 BPM introspective liminal composition in F Phrygian mode, led primarily by an ARP-2600 whose drifting arpeggiations and pitch-shifted modulation form a haunting central melody, supported by warm vintage analog textures inspired by 80s synthesizers where subtle polyrhythms emerge as the bass remains locked in 4/4 while the melody gently floats in 3/8, creating dreamy, ethereal motion with analog warmth and a faint digital edge, evolving gradually with looping intent, nostalgic restraint, and soft harmonic instability, featuring atmospheric female vocals delivered as a blend of spoken word and fragile melodic phrasing, with every second repeated word double-tracked for a hypnotic dual-voice effect, phrase endings sustained into long reverb tails, and an overall tone that feels introspective, vulnerable, and suspended between memory and awareness rather than progressing toward resolution

moody pop-punk × gothic synth × coldwave; witchy female vocal (Lyla); slow-burn intro → explosive chorus; fat analog sub-bass, saturated polys, bright arp lifts, chorus-soaked leads, airy choir oohs, re-amped mono lead, live-room drums with tom fills; gang chant (O-B-V-I-O-U-S), whispered ad-libs; emotional, radio quality, studip recording; 8-bar baritone saxophone solo in bridge, Tempo/Key: 92 BPM (intro/verse halftime) → 132 BPM (chorus/full), 4/4, D minor, Structure: Intro → V1 → Pre → Ch → V2 → Pre → Bridge (roll-call) → Sax solo → Final Ch → single-tag outro, Mix: radio-clean, sidechain on pads, plate/spring verb, light tape warmth, stereo widen in chorus; master −8 to −7 LUFS, FX: tom builds, single impact into chorus, filtered intro with whispers, Hooks: “We didn’t need to find a home; we made one out of light”; “O-B-V-I-O-U-S — say it with your chest”, Length: 2:40–3:05, 30-sec cut: start on chorus → 2 bars sax → tag “welcome in”

Celtic hammered dulcimer, Celtic flute, minor key, slow tempo about 70 BPM, melodic female vocals with Celtic accent, epic orchestral, cinematic drums, movie soundtrack

A dark, theatrical metalcore song with intense energy and dramatic dynamics, featuring a powerful female lead vocals that alternate between haunting melodic singing, ethereal whispers, and explosive screams, The instrumental includes heavy down-tuned guitars, aggressive drums, eerie synth textures, and a cinematic, horror-inspired atmosphere, The mood is empowering, seductive, and apocalyptic - like a ritualistic anthem of rage and rebirth, Villain Theme, Twisted, Malevolent, Nightmarecore, Harmony Vocals: C♯m, E, G♯m, A, B, F♯m, Dark Dubstep Low-Mid Focused, Dry Mix, Minimal Effects, Rolled-Off Highs, Low-Pass Filtered Ambience, Short Reverb Tails, Controlled Saturation, Analog Edge, Clean Transients, Dark Atmosphere Without Shimmer, ‑Egyptian Scales, ‑Arabian Tune, ‑Arabian Influence, ‑Arabian Sound, ‑Wind, ‑Shimmering, ‑Hissing, ‑Unclean, ‑Unclear, ‑Cloudy, ‑Static, ‑Distortion, ‑Vocalizing Intro, ‑Pop Influence, ‑Pop Beats

This Viking sea shanty is a raw fusion of Norse throat singing and traditional rowing chants, designed to evoke the primal energy of warriors at sea, Deep kargyraa drones set the foundation, while massive war drums pound like oars striking the waves, creating a relentless rhythm that drives the voyage forward, Verses describe storm‑spray, gull cries, and perilous journeys across mist‑shrouded waters, while choruses explode into call‑and‑response crew chants, echoing across the deck with guttural power, The bridge summons ocean spirits with shamanic invocations, intensifying the storm‑like crescendos, Raw grunts, throat‑sung harmonies, and echo chants layer together to form a soundscape that is both tribal and cinematic, The atmosphere is heavy, mystical, and triumphant — a ritual of unity and defiance against the sea, blending folk‑metal ferocity with the cadence of ancient shanties, It feels like a storm‑driven hymn sung by Vikings as they row into destiny

Hard Amapiano-Baile Funk hybrid, 112-118 BPM, log drum lead melody, deep 808 sub-bass, syncopated Brazilian funk percussion patterns with South African house groove pocket, Electro-cumbia accordion stabs, Yoruba vocal samples (call-response), Pidgin English ad-libs, Production: Analog warmth—gentle tape saturation on drums, high-pass filter at 40Hz, sidechain compression on bass (4:1 ratio), Dark plate reverb (1, 2s decay) on percussion, minimal spatial FX—more felt than heard, Atmosphere: Intergalactic psychedelia, hypnotic rhythm locked in the pocket, cosmic synth pads (G minor), trippy delay throws on vocal chops, astronaut transmission effects, Multiverse anthem energy—starts intimate, builds to stadium-level euphoria by final chorus, Mix: Punchy transients, LUFS -8 to -10, wide stereo field on synths (80% width), mono-compatible low end, Master with transparent limiting, preserve groove dynamics, Vibe: Heartfelt but club-ready

Celestial black metal, Female vocals, atmospheric black metal, doom metal, symphonic black metal, post-metal, shoegaze, ambient, death metal, funeral doom metal, gothic metal

The track fuses circus polka rhythms with double-kick metal drums, bellowing distorted guitars, and frenzied calliope organ, Melodic candycore synth leads sprinkle brightness throughout, while blistering deathstep drops feature aggressive bass and glitchy breakdowns, Dynamics whip rapidly, blending ferocity and playful chaos, Full-on corrosive rock song about being trapped in a toxic relationship, Imagine acid dripping in veins, poison words like blades, screaming and clawing to escape but stuck in the chaos, Distorted, gnashing guitars, hammering drums, chaotic breakdowns, and raw, venomous vocals, Think Death Metal Band: aggressive, chaotic, dark, painful, visceral, emotionally corrosive, Build tension with pre-chorus whispers, explode in choruses with shouting, add breakdowns that feel like the soul being shredded, Mood: unrelenting, acidic, suffocating, addicted to the pain, almost nightmarish, electronic dance music (edm), punk ska, indie pop, roland tr-808 drum machine, balafon

ARP 2600 and MOS 6581 synthesizers in F Phrygian, 105 BPM, Bassline locked in 4/4, melody floats in 3/8 time, Dreamy, ethereal, analog warmth with digital edge, Haunting, central melody, Polyrhythmic, evolving textures, Designed to loop, Female vocals: atmospheric and expressive, mix of spoken word and melodic singing, Every second repeated word is double-tracked for a dual-voice hypnotic effect, endings of phrases are sustained with heavy reverb, introspective and vulnerable persona

Pop Punk x Darkwave x Chill Rap, Fun and playful meme energy with hard distorted guitar riffs, fast punk drums that mimic gunfire, electronic darkwave bass, chill rap verses, and gang-shout choruses, High-energy live performance feel with call-and-response vocals, crowd chants, and playful sound effects (chopping, gunfire), Anthemic, catchy, and chaotic, Cute but edgy, happy bop with meme-core vibes, Radio quality, studio recording

An alternative rock pop sound with indie and punk influences, A blend of dark, morbid textures and melodies with touches of dark dubstep mixed in, Dark tones, A spark of rebellion runs throughout the song, Bold Irish male vocals with hints of grit laced within, Hints of a Dark Sea Shanty melody to build atmosphere

Celestial Melodic extreme death metal, progressive metal, grindcore, The female vocals are fierce, razor-edged growl built on strong diaphragm support delivers a cutting, controlled roar with a tone that is gritty, aggressive, and tightly articulated, with a focused punch that slices through heavy instrumentation

A dark liminal ambient track driven by an ARP-2600–inspired analog voice with unstable arpeggiated patterns that widen and accelerate across the stereo field, featuring aggressive auto-panning, slow detune drift, filter openings tied to psychological tension, and claustrophobic distorted vocals that fracture into ad-libs and internal chatter, creating the sensation of isolation, cognitive hostility, and mental collapse inside a damp, decaying room where no external entities exist and the only threat is the mind turning against itself, ‑Avoid polished pop production, ‑clean vocals, ‑or overused EDM build-ups

Melodic extreme death metal, progressive metal, grindcore, The female vocals are fierce, razor-edged growl built on strong diaphragm support delivers a cutting, controlled roar with a tone that is gritty, aggressive, and tightly articulated, with a focused punch that slices through heavy instrumentation

Female rapper, Korean-English hybrid, dark trap, sharp nasal tone, slightly metallic and raspy, high-pitched, very heavy auto-tune, punchy rhythmic flow, cold and confident, controlled rasp, crisp consonants, Korean and English words blended naturally, use as reference for consistent vocal style, Dark trap beat, aggressive Korean hip-hop, minor key, punchy 808s, crisp snares and hi-hats, deep sub-bass, atmospheric synths, tight percussion, cinematic tension and drops, perfect for one confident, high-pitched, heavily auto-tuned female rapper, 130bpm

French, Gothic metal, Alt metal, industrial metal, nu metal, metalcore, groove metal, grindcore, The female vocals are fierce, razor-edged growl built on strong diaphragm support delivers a cutting, controlled roar with a tone that is gritty, aggressive, and tightly articulated, with a focused punch that slices through heavy instrumentation