Undercurrent
Jim Hall · 1962 · 5 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 5 of 5 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 5 Undercurrent songs we've measured, intensity averages 24/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from In a Mellow Tone (the calmest here, 18) to My Funny Valentine (the most charged, 31), with smooth textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1962.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to My Funny Valentine.
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Frequently asked about Undercurrent
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Undercurrent track?
Of the 5 Undercurrent tracks we've measured, “My Funny Valentine” scores highest at 31/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Undercurrent track?
“In a Mellow Tone” measures gentlest at 18/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 18–31 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Undercurrent overall?
Undercurrent averages 24/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Undercurrent?
The Undercurrent tracks we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.
Which Undercurrent tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “In a Mellow Tone”, “Waltz for Debby”, “Autumn Leaves”, “Freddie Freeloader”.
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