HOLD BACK THE RIVER by JAMES BAY
HOLD BACK THE RIVER by JAMES BAY was analysed to produce the descriptor-only prompt below.
Measured
- Length
- 4:06
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Analysis and source
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- AI review
- October 6, 2026
Method: MOSS Music describes the recording; Beat This estimates tempo, and chroma analysis estimates musical key.
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The prompt
Expressive singing leads an arrangement with guitar and drums. A steady, flowing rhythm supports the prominent vocals, giving the recording an intimate, reflective character. The guitar adds texture around the melody, while the restrained rhythmic backing provides a foundation for the performance’s emotional phrasing and wistful vocal expression.
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About this page
This is an independent acoustic analysis. MOSS Music describes the recording; Beat This estimates tempo, and chroma analysis estimates musical key. The source recording is deleted once the analysis finishes. This page does not reproduce its lyrics. An AI reviewer checked this analysis against the linked sources. Tempo, key, and descriptive claims remain analytical estimates and may contain errors.
Planetary Records is not affiliated with JAMES BAY. The prompt describes musical characteristics and does not reproduce the recording.