
#8 TRA Studio Monday Madness
(2025-12-22) Songs played on our listening session at the TRA Studio Discord server. (Published songs only.)
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33 songs
6:13

High Energy Emotional Symphonic Goth Metal track in C# Minor modulating up to D# Minor in the Final Chorus for a Dramatic Key Change, The Main Riff is front and center and is repeated throughout in variations, Unique Voice, Full Orchestra, Cathedral Organ, Frantic E-Violin, Satangeige, Unique Guitar Solo, Virtuous Guitar riffing countermelodies throughout, Multiple Key Changes, Theatrical, Infectious, Perfect Production
4:34

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
5:12

4:02

Style: alternative metal, groove metal, industrial electronic
Tempo: mid to fast (120–135 BPM), constant energy
Mood: aggressive, dark, tense
Guitars:
heavy distorted riffs
punchy, syncopated patterns
strong stop/start dynamics
low tuning
Drums:
tight, aggressive groove
follows guitar or electronic lead
minimal fills, high impact
Electronic:
dark industrial / EBM-inspired
mechanical bass pulses
sometimes leads the track while guitars act as percussive accents
Arrangement rule:
ONE leader at a time (guitar OR electronic)
never full metal + full electronic at once
Vocals (optional):
raspy, worn vocal tone
natural distortion
emotionally tense
integrated into mix
2:26

The J-punk track opens with an ironic, mellow spoken intro over subtle koto and shamisen plucks, Distorted guitar and bass enter with pulsing, syncopated energy, shamisen keeping the rhytm base, Shakuhachi flits through melodic counterpoint, Female vocals layer atop the verse, switching from an ironic delivery to angry one, fusing punk drive with traditional textures
2:53

3:18

6:32

A slow, dark ballad built on restraint and gravity, Sparse minor-key guitars and minimal
bass move like a procession, joined by a tasteful chamber string section—low cellos and violas
sustaining long, breathing tones, Drums arrive late and sparingly, Vocals are delivered by a
British male mezzo-soprano with a clear, unforced accent—elevated, intimate, and dry—allowing
dark humor to land with quiet precision, A haunting guitar solo bends against the static weight
of the strings midway through, The final verse lands as a grim punchline, where irony yields to
inevitability as the song dissolves into silence
4:39

4:11

jagged overdriven guitar stabs into raw post-punk sway, lo-fi drums, throbbing bass, cocky south-London sneer
6:01

3:50

80s comedy synth-rock / arena glam × rap pockets • 152 BPM • male lead: bright high/lyric tenor, theatrical talk-sung verses, clean chest-belt choruses, occasional light falsetto pops, strong diction; big stacked harmonies + gang shouts, Drums: punchy kick, huge gated snare, bright hats, tom fills into hooks, Bass: bouncy synth-bass layered with funky electric bass, slight overdrive, Guitars: tight palm-mute chugs in verses, massive power-chord wall in chorus, 8–12s flashy shred solo with whammy dips after Chorus 2, Synths: bright analog lead hook, arpeggiated riff under pre, warm pads, quick risers, Comedy timing: stop-time punchlines, hard cutouts, record-scratch hits, micro-stutter transitions, Chorus = stadium chant; verses = tight pocket, Glossy wide mix, vocal upfront
3:28

Live-stage NWH arrangement with pounding floor-toms, less synth, more guitar feedback, Vocals louder, shouted and raw, Audience-chant sections in the chorus, Tone: sweaty, loud, defiant, Lighting sound cues: fire bursts, metal clanks, echoing stage ambience
3:52

Post hardcore, odd effects, cinematic, clean with effects, heavy riffs for chorus, clean but raspy vocals
5:07

A song that blends ethereal electronic atmospheres with heavy, polished modern rock, Start with a minimalist intro featuring lush, reverb-drenched synth pads and a clean, delayed guitar melody, Vocals: The verse should feature intimate, breathy male vocals with a soft, airy delivery, Gradually build intensity into the chorus with soaring, anthemic high-tenor melodies that feel grand and emotional, Instrumentation: Use a mix of pumping electronic sub-bass and crisp, gated drums, The chorus should explode with thick, wall-of-sound distorted guitars and orchestral-style layering, Structure: Include a glitchy, industrial bridge that transitions from a whisper into a powerful, guttural scream before a final, massive melodic climax, The ending should fade out into lo-fi static and ambient drones
5:37

1982 Christmas Horror Punk, upbeat melodic 1950s chord progressions, Danzig-style baritone crooning, contrast of cheerful melody and evil tone, ultra-low tuned 7-string guitars, Drop-E tuning, mid-scooped high-gain, sub-bass resonance, technical villainous guitar solos, diminished scales, minor-key shredding, dissonant intervals, pinch harmonics, high-fidelity modern production
4:38

Grungegaze nordique anthem blending raw vulnerability, dreamy haze depth, Distortion guitar layers walls, reverb swells & glitch subtle edge, Fragile male baritone vocals, raw shattered tone & soaring falsetto, Reflective-to-cathartic arc evoking vanished love, urban isolation & lingering pain, Ultra-qualitative 2025 production, Dolby Atmos 9, 1, 6 immersion, Crystalline clarity, raw haze organic depth, Wide dynamic range, phase-aligned noise mix, High-resolution 24-bit/192kHz capturing vocal nuance & distortion warmth, Adaptive mastering for all platforms, Natural acoustics preserving emotional swell in every breath & haze pulse, Grungegaze energy drawing listener into introspective loss journey, Modern revival fusing grunge roots, shoegaze innovation, Divine technical achievement delivering angelic clarity & transcendent melancholic catharsis, ‑autotune, ‑robotic effects, ‑vocoder, ‑pitch correction, ‑overcompression, ‑artificial reverb, ‑gated reverb, ‑trap hi-hats, ‑808 bass, ‑glitch heavy, ‑edm risers, ‑pop vocal fry, ‑abrupt transitions, ‑heavy layering, ‑clipping, ‑harsh stereo, ‑lo-fi excessive, ‑quiet dynamics, ‑synthetic pads, ‑mono incompatibility
7:10

siren scat, powerful high voice, unusual exotic voice, ethereal, realistic, modern goth-fantasy fusion, atmospheric rock, cyber neo folk fusion with electric strings
screaming and electric guitar inter layered, belted powerful screaming, inter layered aggressive screams, Opera screams as Mermaid choir
3:49

Heavy, Hard Post-Rock/Metal, harmonic layered electric guitars, Rapid, Intense, Energetic, Industrial Elements, Relentless Driving Drums, Intense and Wide Range Male Vocals, Timely Deconstructions, Tempo Shifts, Catchy, Big Hooks, Epic, Juicy And Delicious
5:44

3:37

8:33

4:34

gothic symphonic metal and classical fusion, lead instrument: church and pipe organ, minor key, moderate tempo about 90 BPM, The style is symphonic, organ-forward, and deeply expressive, gothic female vocals, smooth vocals, smooth beats, smooth guitars with reverb and delay, slap bass guitar, prideful, arrogant, smug, narcissistic, elegant and pompous vibes
5:01

3:57

1982 Horror Punk, Danzig-style baritone crooning, dramatic vibrato, melodic evil, mid-scooped buzzing guitar, thin high-gain riffs, aggressive downstrokes, driving distorted P-bass, 175 BPM, lo-fi basement production, ghostly vocal harmonies, reverb-heavy vocals, Gothabilly influence, raw energy
4:28

Style: alternative metal, groove metal, industrial electronic
Tempo: mid to fast (120–135 BPM), constant energy
Mood: aggressive, dark, tense
Guitars:
heavy distorted riffs
punchy, syncopated patterns
strong stop/start dynamics
low tuning
Drums:
tight, aggressive groove
follows guitar or electronic lead
minimal fills, high impact
Electronic:
dark industrial / EBM-inspired
mechanical bass pulses
sometimes leads the track while guitars act as percussive accents
Arrangement rule:
ONE leader at a time (guitar OR electronic)
never full metal + full electronic at once
Vocals (optional):
raspy, worn vocal tone
natural distortion
emotionally tense
integrated into mix
4:39

post-rock, metal, moody, dynamic drums, wide range male vocals, huge builds to bursting choruses, catchy, layered electric guitars, epic
4:16

commanding dramatic baritone with warm low end + gritty edge, capable of huge high belts; “actor-singer” storytelling delivery, Verses intimate and close-mic (half-voice, controlled breath), then build line-by-line into explosive full-throated chorus belts, Wide theatrical vibrato only at the ends of long notes, not constant, Strong consonant attack, open vowels on sustained peaks; dramatic pauses and push-pull phrasing (slightly behind the beat in verses, driving in chorus), Sparse spoken/whisper asides before big entrances; occasional “oh/yeah/come on” ad-libs, Stacked choir harmonies, octave doubles, call-and-response shouts, big hall reverb; verses tighter room, Mix: subtle tape saturation + parallel compression, light slapback on shouts
4:15

2:27

Honor
v5
Dive into a sonic journey where intricate rhythms collide with soaring melodies, This progressive hard rock track weaves complex time signatures, dynamic shifts, and atmospheric layers into a powerful, immersive experience, Heavy, grooving riffs intertwine with haunting vocals and cinematic textures, creating a soundscape that’s both intense and thought-provoking, Perfect for listeners who crave musical depth, emotional intensity, and a relentless drive that pushes the boundaries of rock
3:32

Indie Folk, Acoustic Pop, Emotional Ballad, Heartfelt, Singer-Songwriter, Slow Burn, Romantic, Intimate Duet Feel

























