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The Disintegration Loops

William Basinski · 2002 · 5 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 4 of 5 tracks are fully gentle.

4 safe 1 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 3.8
The character of The Disintegration Loops

Across the 5 The Disintegration Loops songs we've measured, intensity averages 18/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Disintegration Loop 1.1 (the calmest here, 13) to A Red Score in Tile (the most charged, 34), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2002–2003.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to A Red Score in Tile.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Disintegration Loop 1.1
contemplative · melancholy
DR 3 safe
2
92982
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 3 safe
3
A Red Score in Tile
contemplative · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
4
Cascade
calm · contemplative · introspective
DR 3 safe
5
Canto
calm · contemplative
DR 4 safe

Frequently asked about The Disintegration Loops

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Disintegration Loops track?

Of the 5 The Disintegration Loops tracks we've measured, “A Red Score in Tile” scores highest at 34/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Disintegration Loops track?

“Disintegration Loop 1.1” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 13–34 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Disintegration Loops overall?

The Disintegration Loops averages 18/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of The Disintegration Loops?

The The Disintegration Loops tracks we've measured average about 60 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which The Disintegration Loops tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Disintegration Loop 1.1”, “92982”, “Cascade”, “Canto”.

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