Hejira
Joni Mitchell · 1976 · 6 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 6 Hejira songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Song for Sharon (the calmest here, 16) to Coyote (the most charged, 48), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1976.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hejira.
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Frequently asked about Hejira
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Hejira track?
Of the 6 Hejira tracks we've measured, “Coyote” scores highest at 48/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Hejira track?
“Song for Sharon” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 16–48 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Hejira overall?
Hejira averages 32/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Hejira?
The Hejira tracks we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
Which Hejira tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Song for Sharon”, “Furry Sings the Blues”.
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