The Gift cover

The Man Who Sold the World

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Midge Ure

The Gift (1985)popHigh5:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTempo: 113 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%9 tracks · 4,252 notes · D minor · 113 BPM· 5:38Recommended
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Drums
Bass
Synth 1
Synth 2
Strings
Winds
Piano 1
Piano 2
Lead Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 5:38

About this song

The Man Who Sold the World by Midge Ure is in D minor (estimated), around 113 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 5:38 (Acoustic grand piano, Synth bass 1, Synth strings 1, Pan flute, Lead 1 (square), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
6.06 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
0.59 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.63 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.33 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
0.65 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.31 notes/sec

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C2C3C4C5A2A4

A2 – A4 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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The Man Who Sold the World appears on the soundtrack of METAL GEAR SOLID V ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK, Party Party: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.