Psycho Killer

Talking Heads

BPM122 Key8AA MinorEnergyWarm-upPop

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4:20·Released 1977·

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About This Track

Psycho Killer by Talking Heads is a bass-forward, groove-locked Pop track at 122 BPM with low drive and strong groove. At 14% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.

Harmonic Context

At 8A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 122 BPM, this Pop track suits warm-up and opening sets, easing the room in.

Energy Profile

With 14% energy, heavy bass weight, this track locks into a deep groove.

Track Character

Energy14%

Drive39%

Groove84%

Brightness70%

Bass Weight72%

Tempo122 BPM

Key8A

Minor · 9

4:20

Duration

43%

Mood

-22 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Talking Heads

Talking Heads were an art rock and post-punk band formed in New York in the mid-1970s, known for their angular guitar work, neurotic vocals, and increasingly dance-oriented sound through the late 1970s and 1980s.

Median BPM: 114
Top key: 7A · D Minor
Active: 1983–1984
Tracks: 3

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