Monster cover

Bang and Blame

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R.E.M.

Monster (1994)alternative rockHigh4:57SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 123 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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90%6 tracks · 4,096 notes · A minor · 123 BPM· 4:57Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
Choir
Bass
Drums
90%6 tracks · 3,984 notes · A minor · 123 BPM· 4:49
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Distortion guitar
Clean Guitar
Vocal
Ooohs
Bass
Drumkit
88%6 tracks · 3,984 notes · A minor · 123 BPM· 4:49
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Acoustic bass
Distortion guitar
Alto sax
Recorder
Electric guitar (clean)
drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:57

About this song

Bang and Blame by R.E.M. is in A minor (estimated), around 123 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:57 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.71 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.93 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.94 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.03 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C6G3D5

G3 – D5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)

About the key of A minor

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