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The Promise of a Future

The Promise of a Future

Hugh Masekela · 1968 · 7 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 6 moderate, 0 intense.

1 safe 6 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 6.3
The character of The Promise of a Future

Across the 7 The Promise of a Future songs we've measured, intensity averages 43/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Grazing in the Grass (the calmest here, 35) to Ashiko (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1968–1994.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Lumumba.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Grazing in the Grass
energetic · joyful · uplifting
DR 5 safe
2
Don't Go Lose It Baby
energetic · joyful
DR 6 moderate
3
Up Up and Away
joyful · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
4
The Lady
intimate · reflective · warm
DR 6 moderate
5
Lumumba
energetic · reflective · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
6
African Sketches
energetic · joyful · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
7
Ashiko
energetic · joyful
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about The Promise of a Future

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Promise of a Future track?

Of the 7 The Promise of a Future tracks we've measured, “Ashiko” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Promise of a Future track?

“Grazing in the Grass” measures gentlest at 35/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 35–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Promise of a Future overall?

The Promise of a Future averages 43/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of The Promise of a Future?

The The Promise of a Future tracks we've measured average about 117 BPM — upbeat.

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