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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:25
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Gates of Steel by DEVO, around 158 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:25 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 1 (square), Pad 4 (choir), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D5 – E6 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)
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Gates of Steel appears on the soundtrack of Energy Dome Frequencies: Songs From the DEVO Documentary.