Giant Steps
John Coltrane · 1960 · 6 tracks
This album hits hard. 3 of 6 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 6 Giant Steps songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Naima (the calmest here, 23) to Giant Steps (the most charged, 74), with complex textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1959–1960.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Giant Steps.
Sensory Arc
Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.
Tracklist
Frequently asked about Giant Steps
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Giant Steps track?
Of the 6 Giant Steps tracks we've measured, “Giant Steps” scores highest at 74/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Giant Steps track?
“Naima” measures gentlest at 23/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 23–74 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Giant Steps overall?
Giant Steps averages 51/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Giant Steps?
The Giant Steps tracks we've measured average about 147 BPM — fast.
Want the numbers on every track?
Build your listening profile