Vocal Album Grid - Each square on the grid represents one second of the entire album and each row makes up one minute. Colored squares indicate the subject of the lyrics being sung during each second, while gray squares indicate when there are only instrumentals. When multiple voices are singing simultaneously, that is indicated by splitting up the square into sections. Other marks indicate when back up singers are involved and when non-word vocals such as 'ooh' and 'ahh' are sung.
Key to Vocal Album Grid
Instruments - A graphic representation of all the instruments played on the album.
Lyric Content - Each horizontal bar on the left represents a different line of lyrics as indicated by the liner notes. The length of the bar is determined by the number of letters in each line, and the color is determined by the nature of the content of that particular lyric. Each bar expands and connects to the lyric it corresponds to. A white dot at the start of a line marks the beginning of the new song.
The - This examines the frequency of words that come after the most commonly used word in the album, the. The words that follow the surround it in alphabetical order. The thickness and darkness of each connecting line corresponds to the number of times that word follows the. For example, the most common following word is great, which occurs 13 times.
Concerning the UFO Sighting near Highland, Illinois - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
Come On! Feel The Illionoise! Parts 1&2 - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
John Wayne Gacy, Jr. - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
Jacksonville - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
Decatur, or, Round of Applause for Your Stepmother! - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
Chicago - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
Casimir Pulaski Day - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
Prairie Fire That Wanders About - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out To Get Us! - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
They Are Night Zombies!! They Are Neighbors!! They Have Come Back from the Dead!! Ahhhh! - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
The Seer's Tower - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
The Tallest Man, The Broadest Shoulders, Parts 1&2 - Each panel contains a circle that represents a different song containing lyrics. Each concentric circle within the larger circle corresponds to a word used in the song, as indicated on the lower portion of each panel. The thickness of each circle relates to the number of times each word was used, with the most commonly used words at the outermost edges of the circles.
Concerning the UFO Sighting near Highland, Illinois - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
The Black Hawk War... - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Come On! Feel The Illinoise! Parts 1&2 - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
John Wayne Gacy, Jr. - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Jacksonville - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
A Short Reprise For Mary Todd, Who Went Insane, but for Very Good Reasons - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Decatur, or, Round of Applause for Your Stepmother! - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
One Last 'Whoo-hoo!' for the Pullman - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Chicago - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Casimir Pulaski Day - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
To The Workers of the Rock River Valley Region, I Have an Idea Concerning Your Predicament - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Prairie Fire that Wanders About - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
A Conjunction of Drones Simulating the Way in Which Sufjan Stevens Has an Existential Crisis... - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out To Get Us! - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
They Are Night Zombies!! They Are Neighbors!! They Have Come Back from the Dead!! Ahhhh! - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Let's hear that string part again, because I don't think they heard it all the way out... - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
In This Temple as in the Hearts of Man for Whom He Saved the Earth - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
The Seer's Tower - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
The Tallest Man, The Broadest Shoulders, Parts 1&2 - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Riffs and Variations on a Single Note for Jelly Roll, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds... - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
Out of Egypt, into the Great Laugh of Mankind, and I shake the dirt from my sandals as I run - Each circle represents the prevalence of notes in each song. Each song was run through a music frequency analysis program that visualized the frequencies being played and what note they correspond to. The percentage of the song that each note was being played was calculated and graphed on a circle containing 100 concentric circles, each representing 1%. The highest note, B8, is located at the top. As you move clockwise the note gets lower until is reaches C2 back at the top.
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