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Funeral

Funeral

Arcade Fire · 2004 · 11 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 7 moderate, 4 intense.

0 safe 7 moderate 4 intense Avg DR 7.1
The character of Funeral

Across the 11 Funeral songs we've measured, intensity averages 57/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Haiti (the calmest here, 38) to Wake Up (the most charged, 70), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2004–2005.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Wake Up.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Wake Up
cathartic · energetic · joyful
DR 8 intense
2
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
cathartic · introspective · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
3
Neighborhood #2 (Laïka)
energetic · melancholy · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
4
Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)
cathartic · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense
5
Neighborhood #4 (7 Kettles)
emotional · introspective · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
6
Rebellion (Lies)
emotional · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense
7
Crown of Love
emotional · melancholy · reflective
DR 7 moderate
8
Haiti
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
9
Une Année Sans Lumière
melancholy · nostalgic · reflective
DR 6 moderate
10
In the Backseat
contemplative · emotional · introspective
DR 7 moderate
11
Neighborhood 3
energetic · intense · reflective
DR 7 intense

Frequently asked about Funeral

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Funeral track?

Of the 11 Funeral tracks we've measured, “Wake Up” scores highest at 70/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Funeral track?

“Haiti” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 38–70 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Funeral overall?

Funeral averages 57/100 intensity across 11 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Funeral?

The Funeral tracks we've measured average about 110 BPM — upbeat.

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