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Easy, low-key calm, gentler than 87% of our 19,209 measured songs — measures out best for focus.
135
BPM
Lazuli by Beach House is 135 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 68 BPM · Double-time 270 BPM · released 2012
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Song DNA
Notes: Ethereal dream pop with twinkling arpeggiated keys, synth strings, and overlapping harmonious vocals creating a soothing, immersive atmosphere. Delicate and sleepy production avoids harsh elements or abrupt shifts.
Misophonia Triggers
Recommended for: anxiety relief relaxation sleep
Dream pop track from Beach House's 2012 album Bloom, featuring twinkling keyboards, distant drums, and ethereal layered vocals inspired by the lapis lazuli gemstone.
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Moods: dreamy, ethereal, nostalgic
Traditions: dream pop
Pacing Guide
"Lazuli" runs at 135 BPM — cruise pace territory.
For runners: match cadence to BPM and the song does half the work. Texture stays smooth; vocals sit soft. Nothing in the arrangement asks for your attention mid-stride. Good as a steady-state track; less useful for interval work where you want explicit tempo shifts.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Beach House's catalog
We have 22 songs from Beach House in the library. Of those, 12 are rated Safe, 10 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 5.0, making it the #17 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Bloom
We have 5 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Myth — moderate DR 5
- Wild — moderate DR 6
- Wishes — moderate DR 6
- Other People — safe DR 4
2012 context
Released in 2012. We have 262 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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Traditions
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How fast is "Lazuli"?
135 BPM — Fast (workout / running pace)
For running
Slow jog or recovery run pace. Matches a 120-140 stride-per-minute cadence.
For workouts
Running, cycling, aerobic workouts, dance cardio.
For daily life
Driving, getting ready in the morning, light party.
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When "Lazuli" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
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Focus / studying
Maybe — fine for routine work, but the mid-song changes may pull attention during deep focus.
✓
Running / workout
Yes — 135 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
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Sleep / winding down
Maybe — calm overall, but tempo is a bit high for deep sleep. Better for winding down than falling asleep.
✓
Driving / road trip
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
✓
Cooking / dinner background
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
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Emotional release / catharsis
Not really — it's pleasant but doesn't hit hard enough for cathartic listening.
Related reading
Editorial guides that cover this song's use cases, moods, or artist.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
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21/100 intensity
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
This sits near the calm end of everything we've measured — gentler than 87% of the 19,209 songs in the library. Its intensity reading of 21/100 comes from a dynamic range of 4/10, smooth texture, no sudden shifts, and soft vocals. Relatively few songs occupy this exact corner of the spectrum.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is an unusually steady, even volume: more extreme on that axis than 97% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on full chaos — sudden changes, huge quiet-to-loud swings, and relentless energy — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
Over My Head — Fleetwood Mac · 99%Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying — Belle and Sebastian · 99%Parking Lot — Galaxie 500 · 99%Sweet Jane — The Velvet Underground · 99%
Closest matches by feel across all 19,209 measured songs — not by genre or artist, by how they actually move.
What it’s good for
Sleep9/10
Focus10/10
Workout4/10
Dinner7/10
Party / hype3/10
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2012 in context
The 262 songs we’ve measured from 2012 average a dynamic range of 6.5/10. At 4/10, this track is gentler and steadier than its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Over My Head — Fleetwood MacSweet Jane — The Velvet UndergroundNice Work If You Can Get It — Ella Fitzgerald
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
Intensity21
Dynamics33
Tempo53
Surprise0
Density0
Predictability0
Vocal force25
Trigger load0
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Lazuli"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Lazuli" by Beach House?
"Lazuli" by Beach House has a tempo of 135 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 68 BPM, and at double-time 270 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Lazuli" by Beach House?
"Lazuli" by Beach House rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Lazuli" — what is its dynamic range?
"Lazuli" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Lazuli" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Lazuli" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Lazuli" best for?
In our library "Lazuli" is recommended for: anxiety relief, relaxation, sleep. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Lazuli" released?
"Lazuli" is from 2012, on the album "Bloom". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Lazuli"?
We tag "Lazuli" as dreamy, ethereal, nostalgic. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Lazuli"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Is "Lazuli" good for running?
Yes — at 135 BPM it sits in the running-cadence band (120-180 BPM). Match your stride to the beat and it keeps pace with most recreational runners.
Is "Lazuli" good for studying?
Yes — low dynamic range (4/10) and no sudden changes means the song stays in the background without pulling focus.
Can I use "Lazuli" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Dynamic range is too high — quiet moments will be ambushed by louder ones.
Should I listen to "Lazuli"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Lazuli" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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