As the standout third single from the 2025 album 'Deadbeat,' 'Dracula' showcases Kevin Parker’s evolution into high-fidelity synth funk. The track blends shimmering dance-pop sensibilities with atmospheric psychedelic textures, marking a peak in Tame Impala's club-oriented sound.
Dracula's harmony is defined by the tension between its 'danceable' Dorian verse and its 'dreamy' Aeolian chorus. The use of the G# minor 9th and C# 13th chords creates a rich, harmonically dense texture that sits above the funk-inflected bassline. The inclusi…
Dracula's harmony is defined by the tension between its 'danceable' Dorian verse and its 'dreamy' Aeolian chorus. The use of the G# minor 9th and C# 13th chords creates a rich, harmonically dense texture that sits above the funk-inflected bassline. The inclusion of 'bells' and 'ornamental' synths, as noted in the production metadata, highlights the minor dominant (v7) and the major 7ths of the VI chord, creating the signature 'eerie but groovy' aesthetic typical of the 'Deadbeat' era.
As the standout third single from the 2025 album 'Deadbeat,' 'Dracula' showcases Kevin Parker’s evolution into high-fidelity synth funk. The track blends shimmering dance-pop sensibilities with atmospheric psychedelic textures, marking a peak in Tame Impala's club-oriented sound.
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Genre
Electronic
Era
Modern
Mood
Dark Euphoric
Tempo
Upbeat
Key
Minor
Texture
Layered
Sound
Synth-heavy
Feel
Groovy
11.5M
Plays
1.1M
Listeners
444K
Genius Views
19
Annotations
100%
Popularity
3:25
Duration
4/4
Time
From the album Deadbeat
Harmony Dracula's harmony is defined by the tension between its 'danceable' Dorian verse and its 'dreamy' Aeolian chorus. The use of the G# minor 9th and C# 13th chords creates a rich, harmonically dense texture that sits above the funk-inflected bassline. The inclusion of 'bells' and 'ornamental' synths, as noted in the production metadata, highlights the minor dominant (v7) and the major 7ths of the VI chord, creating the signature 'eerie but groovy' aesthetic typical of the 'Deadbeat' era. Deep Analysis Available Detailed analysis of this section is not yet available for this song. Request Full Analysis
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Chord Sheet Chords Used Hide functions G#m9 i9 T C#13 IV13 P Emaj9 VImaj9 T F#6 VII6 D D#m7 v7 D Progression by Section Chorus Emaj9 VImaj9 P F#6 VII6 D G#m7 i7 T D#m7 v7 D Verse G#m9 i9 T C#13 IV13 P G#m9 i9 T C#13 IV13 P Chord Fingerings G#m9 Standard C#13 Standard Emaj9 Standard F#6 Standard D#m7 Standard Harmony Analysis Dracula's harmony is defined by the tension between its 'danceable' Dorian verse and its 'dreamy' Aeolian chorus. The use of the G# minor 9th and C# 13th chords creates a rich, harmonically dense texture that sits above the funk-inflected bassline. The inclusion of 'bells' and 'ornamental' synths, as noted in the production metadata, highlights the minor dominant (v7) and the major 7ths of the VI chord, creating the signature 'eerie but groovy' aesthetic typical of the 'Deadbeat' era. Find Tabs & Chords Songsterr Interactive tabs Ultimate Guitar Chords & tabs Cifra Club Chords
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