My Favorite Things
John Coltrane · 1961 · 5 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 2 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 5 My Favorite Things songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from But Not for Me (the calmest here, 20) to Summertime (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1960–1961.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to My Favorite Things.
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Frequently asked about My Favorite Things
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense My Favorite Things track?
Of the 5 My Favorite Things tracks we've measured, “Summertime” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest My Favorite Things track?
“But Not for Me” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 20–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is My Favorite Things overall?
My Favorite Things averages 33/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of My Favorite Things?
The My Favorite Things tracks we've measured average about 115 BPM — upbeat.
Which My Favorite Things tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “But Not for Me”, “Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye”.
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