Nuclear
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 4:60
About this song
Nuclear by Mike Oldfield is in F major (estimated), around 68 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 4:60 (Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of F major
F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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Nuclear appears on the soundtrack of METAL GEAR SOLID V ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK.