gothic rock / dark wave, 118 BPM, marching groove, mysterious vibe. Vocal: low male, raspy, detached storytelling tone, moderate reverb. Guitars: dense heavy riff in verses, open ringing chords in chorus. Keys: atmospheric pads with long decay, eerie tone. Saxophone: moody melodic lines, long trailing notes, lots of reverb; solo in middle with moderate vibrato. Drums: steady marching beat, strong kick/snare, minimal cymbals. Effects: heavy reverb, subtle delay, light noise textures (wind/hum) in bridge. Structure: build tension in pre-chorus, fuller sound in chorus, bridge stripped back, sax solo as emotional peak, fade out with sax/keys.