Glassworks
Philip Glass · 1982 · 4 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 4 of 4 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 4 Glassworks songs we've measured, intensity averages 15/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Opening (the calmest here, 8) to Façades (the most charged, 21), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1981–1982.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Islands.
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Frequently asked about Glassworks
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Glassworks track?
Of the 4 Glassworks tracks we've measured, “Façades” scores highest at 21/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Glassworks track?
“Opening” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 8–21 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Glassworks overall?
Glassworks averages 15/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Glassworks?
The Glassworks tracks we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Glassworks tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Opening”, “Islands”, “Glassworks”, “Façades”.
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