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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Simon and Garfunkel · 1966 · 7 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 6 of 7 tracks are fully gentle.

6 safe 1 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 4.9
The character of Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Across the 7 Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme songs we've measured, intensity averages 24/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from April Come She Will (the calmest here, 15) to I Am a Rock (the most charged, 39), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1966.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to I Am a Rock.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Scarborough Fair
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 5 safe
2
Homeward Bound
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
3
I Am a Rock
introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
4
April Come She Will
melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
5
For Emily Whenever I May Find Her
calm · introspective · romantic
DR 5 safe
6
Kathy's Song
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 5 safe
7
The 59th Street Bridge Song
calm · joyful · reflective
DR 5 safe

Frequently asked about Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme track?

Of the 7 Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme tracks we've measured, “I Am a Rock” scores highest at 39/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme track?

“April Come She Will” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 15–39 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme overall?

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme averages 24/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme?

The Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme tracks we've measured average about 86 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “April Come She Will”, “Homeward Bound”, “For Emily Whenever I May Find Her”, “Kathy's Song”.

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