OCH Listening Party #18

Drum and Bass, 174 BPM, Rhythm: Start with a heavily compressed, aggressive drum breakbeat reminiscent of the “Amen Break, ” featuring a sharp, cutting snare and a punchy kick, Bass: Introduce a deep, rolling sub-bass sidechained to the kick, Layer it with a distorted, evolving mid-range “Reese” bass that provides a menacing, growling texture, Atmosphere: Add wide, lush, atmospheric synth pads drenched in reverb to create a sense of space and contrast, Melody: Weave in a simple, catchy, arpeggiated synth pluck melody with a ping-pong delay, Structure: Build tension with risers and sweeps leading into an explosive drop where all elements combine, The focus should be on the powerful interplay between the tight, complex drums and the heavy, modulated bassline

Contemporary Folk, Dark Folk, Americana, Melancholic, Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Ethereal, East Asian Folk, Middle Eastern Folk, Glissando Theremin, Modular Synth, Field Recordings, Resonant Handpan, Narrative Piano, Deep Male Vocals

Create a fun, energetic, pop-punk hyper-bop song in the style of The Sims games, entirely in Simlish, Fast-paced, catchy, playful, flirty, and whimsical, with bright synths, punchy drums, chiptune textures, and plucky melodic hooks, Upbeat, loud, and jammy, full of sing-along choruses, hyperactive energy, cheeky call-and-response moments, flirty vocal inflections, breathy elongated vowels, and playful nonsense syllables, Include big catchy choruses, dynamic pre-choruses, teasing bridges, and a fun, teasing outro, Feels like a Sims celebration, romantic, silly, hyper, and jammy, with strong pop-punk vibes, energetic vocals, whimsical rhythm, playful hooks, bright synth chords, and plumbob-inspired fun, Simlish lyrics only

Symphonic metal, Instrumentation: Strong orchestral sections (strings, brass), tribal drums, electric guitars, and a haunting choir, Vocal layering: Mix of solo female lead (Hexsir), choral backing (Exulists), and deep chorus Latin chant in select parts, Dynamic range: From whispering verses to thunderous choruses, mimicking a rise from the ashes to defiant triumph

Alternative electronic fusion blending dark indie pop with future bass and melodic dubstep, intimate yet urgent, haunting and cinematic, Moody atmospheric synths with deep bass, reverb-drenched electric guitars, minimal trap drums building to powerful drops, shimmering pads creating tension between melancholy and euphoria, Whispered male vocals in verses with breathy, confessional delivery reminiscent of The Neighbourhood's Jesse Rutherford—intimate, slightly raspy, conversational, Vocals build intensity through pre-chorus with layered harmonies and vocal chops, Chorus explodes with more powerful singing but maintains emotional vulnerability, Bridge strips to pure beauty, almost spoken whisper over minimal production before the final drop, Production balances NCS-style bright melodic synths with dark, brooding undertones—think Cartoon's uplifting energy filtered through midnight indie aesthetics, Sunset-drenched, desperate, beautiful

Grunge meets New Jack Swing meets power ballad hybrid, 1991 production vibe, 95 BPM mid-tempo groove, heavy sludge-filled distorted guitar riffs, syncopated New Jack Swing drum machine beat with sharp hi-hats and orchestra hits, raspy mumbled teen angst verses, massive crystal-clear major-key stadium rock chorus with layered gang vocals, fuzz-pedal saxophone solo, lighter-waving emotional climax, dirty and angsty but irresistibly danceable, raw Nirvana/Boyz II Men/90s power ballad fusion

A gothic metal and alternative metal fusion with post-rock elements, The track starts off with a tragic violin riff, in minor key, at a fast tempo, lead instrument violin, progressive female vocals with gritty growls, legato and soaring chorus, tormented and emotional violin solo, riff guitar with reverb and delay, intense and driving beat, syncopated drum patterns, tormented vibes and dark textures

An intense punk rock and melodic death-metal, post-hardcore track about a self-made hero who endured pain, isolation, and regret to achieve everything they set out to do, Screamed and sung vocals, heavy guitars, fast drum

You said: cinematic mariachi–doom metal fusion set at an extremely slow, crushing tempo, Bright, traditional mariachi trumpets and rhythmic acoustic guitar perform a solemn waltz melody while ultra-low-tuned electric guitars and bass deliver massive sludge riffs that hit like giant footsteps, Drums strike sparsely and heavily, emphasizing impact over speed, Sustained trumpet notes cut through the mix as distorted guitar feedback swells and spreads wide, creating tension, scale, and catastrophic atmosphere, Festive folk melodies clash against oppressive distortion, deep low-end pressure, and apocalyptic cinematic space, as if music continues defiantly while a city collapses

Style / Genre: Symphonic Metal, Rap Metal, Cinematic Villain Anthem Mood: Cold, calculating, domineering, ruthless, triumphant, ominous, intelligent menace Tempo: Fast (140–160 BPM), driving and relentless Instrumentation: Full symphonic orchestra (strings, brass, choir) Heavy distorted guitars Aggressive modern metal drums Sub-bass and cinematic percussion Dark choir chanting during choruses and breakdowns Vocal Style: Primary vocals: Female rap delivery, sharp, precise, venomous Flow: fast, articulate, commanding (not playful) Occasional half-spoken lines for intimidation Choir backing vocals in choruses and breakdowns No melodic pop singing — rap dominates, choir provides melody Song Structure: Orchestral intro with whispered choir Rapid-fire rap verses Massive choir-backed chorus Breakdown with spoken-rap dominance Final extended chorus with full orchestral swell Cold, ominous outro

cinematic symphonic folk with rock elements, minor key, ballad, Nordic flute intro, Nordic flute solo, slow tempo about 65 BPM, alto female singer, Nordic vocals, slow and mournful chorus, cinematic choir, epic thunderous drums, Viking theme, lament for the fallen

Liquid drum and bass evolving into dancefloor drum and bass, 172 BPM, lush atmospheric pads, deep rolling sub-bass, complex breakbeats, ethereal female vocals, introspective verses building to euphoric drops, cinematic strings, cosmic synthesizers, heavy reese bass in drops, anthemic melodic progressions, psychedelic soundscapes, sparse poetic vocal delivery, festival-ready energy in finale, emotional depth with peak euphoria, professional mixdown with crisp breaks and warm bass

Chaotic children's music meets gangsta rap meets deathcore hybrid, 120 BPM bouncy major-key xylophone melody and "oom-pah" tuba beat, cheerful kids-show host vocals turning into aggressive gangsta rap flow, then exploding into guttural pig-squeal deathcore breakdowns, glock cock sound FX, heavy 808s, distorted guitars, xylophone solo in the breakdown, dark humor, unhinged energy, raw 2025 genre collision with creepy innocence

[Style] [Acoustic] [Female vocal] [breathy intimate] [close-mic] [75bpm] [organic room] [cozy] [playful] [witchy charm] [lyric: potato puns, nervous acceptance, community-focus] [Intro: whispered spoken, tiny gasp] [Verse: fingerpicked arpeggio, warm lead, playful phrasing] [PreChorus: gentle build, hand-perc, subtle pad] [Chorus: soft strum, fuller arrangement, warm harmonies] [Verse2: light syncopation, quirky ad-libs] [Bridge: sparse strings, tender phrasing, whispered accents] [Aside: short spoken chuckle] [Final: comforting, resolved, soft choir] [production: intimate, minimal]

Psychedelic trap meets 80s synthwave with dynamic evolution, Southern male rap vocals, authentic regional delivery adapting from whispered to explosive, START minimal at 70 BPM: sparse trap hi-hats, ambient warehouse textures, distant 808 rumble, VERSE 1 introduces single kick, deep sub-bass, VERSE 2 (80 BPM feel): crisp snare enters, dark synthwave pad, flow doubles, BRIDGE 1 (90 BPM): add claps, shakers, retro synth brightens, trap drums intensify, VERSE 3 (95 BPM): full aggressive trap pattern, second distorted synth layer, heavy 808s, BRIDGE 2 (100 BPM): strings swell, vocal layers stack, bass distortion maxes out, FINAL CLIMAX (110-140 BPM): EVERYTHING—soaring 80s synth leads, brass stabs, multiple layered trap drums, rapid hi-hat rolls, crashes, rattling 808s, psychedelic textures exploding, Hype ad-libs, crowd noise, vocal echoes overlapping, [Vocal: Southern male, whispered to aggressive] [Production: Minimal to relentless ascension]

jazz, slow, floating, vocal-led psychedelic blues-soul ballad, female vocals, blues, tone, ballad, clean, electric, harmony, gentle, vocal, soft, soul