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Midnight Blue

Kenny Burrell · 1963 · 19 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 17 of 19 tracks are fully gentle.

17 safe 2 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.3
The character of Midnight Blue

Across the 19 Midnight Blue songs we've measured, intensity averages 21/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Moon and Sand (the calmest here, 17) to White Room (the most charged, 39), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1963.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Midnight Blue.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Midnight Blue
calm · intimate · reflective
DR 6 safe
2
Soul Lament
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
3
Chitlins con Carne
calm · introspective
DR 5 safe
4
God Bless the Child
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 5 safe
5
Moon and Sand
calm · intimate · reflective
DR 5 safe
6
Wavy Gravy
calm · introspective
DR 5 safe
7
Blue Bash
calm · reflective
DR 6 safe
8
A Foggy Day
calm · reflective
DR 5 safe
9
In a Mellow Tone
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 5 safe
10
Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
intimate · reflective · warm
DR 5 safe
11
When Sunny Gets Blue
introspective · melancholy · serene
DR 6 safe
12
Asphalt Canyon Blues
calm · reflective
DR 5 safe
13
White Room
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
14
Weaver of Dreams
calm · introspective
DR 6 safe
15
The Way You Look Tonight
intimate · nostalgic · romantic
DR 5 safe
16
Fragile
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 5 safe
17
Soulero
calm · introspective
DR 5 safe
18
Blues in Hoss Flat
calm · intimate · reflective
DR 5 safe
19
Li'l Darlin
calm · introspective
DR 5 safe

Frequently asked about Midnight Blue

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Midnight Blue track?

Of the 19 Midnight Blue tracks we've measured, “White Room” scores highest at 39/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Midnight Blue track?

“Moon and Sand” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 17–39 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Midnight Blue overall?

Midnight Blue averages 21/100 intensity across 19 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Midnight Blue?

The Midnight Blue tracks we've measured average about 79 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which Midnight Blue tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Moon and Sand”, “A Foggy Day”, “In a Mellow Tone”, “Fragile”.

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