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Watermark

Enya · 1988 · 10 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 9 of 10 tracks are fully gentle.

9 safe 1 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 4.0
The character of Watermark

Across the 10 Watermark songs we've measured, intensity averages 20/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Watermark (the calmest here, 8) to Storms in Africa (the most charged, 52), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1988.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Storms in Africa.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Orinoco Flow
calm · transcendent
DR 4 safe
2
Evening Falls...
contemplative · dreamy · serene
DR 3 safe
3
Watermark
contemplative · dreamy · serene
DR 3 safe
4
On Your Shore
calm · contemplative · introspective
DR 3 safe
5
Storms in Africa
contemplative · emotional · transcendent
DR 7 moderate
6
River
calm · contemplative · dreamy
DR 6 safe
7
Miss Clare Remembers
dreamy · nostalgic · serene
DR 3 safe
8
The Longships
joyful · serene · transcendent
DR 4 safe
9
Cursum Perficio
contemplative · serene · transcendent
DR 4 safe
10
Na Laetha Geal M'óige
melancholy · reflective · serene
DR 3 safe

Frequently asked about Watermark

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Watermark track?

Of the 10 Watermark tracks we've measured, “Storms in Africa” scores highest at 52/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Watermark track?

“Watermark” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 8–52 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Watermark overall?

Watermark averages 20/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Watermark?

The Watermark tracks we've measured average about 80 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which Watermark tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Watermark”, “On Your Shore”, “Miss Clare Remembers”, “Na Laetha Geal M'óige”.

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