Bill Evans
Bill Evans lives in gentleness. 21 of 22 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 22 Bill Evans songs we've measured, intensity averages 20/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Peace Piece (the calmest here, 8) to Re: Person I Knew (the most charged, 43), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1959–1980.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to My Foolish Heart.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Bill Evans
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Bill Evans song?
Of the 22 Bill Evans songs we've measured, “Re: Person I Knew” scores highest at 43/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Bill Evans song?
“Peace Piece” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 8–43 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Bill Evans overall?
Bill Evans averages 20/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Bill Evans?
The Bill Evans songs we've measured average about 101 BPM — midtempo.
Which Bill Evans songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Peace Piece”, “Blue in Green”, “Like Someone in Love”, “Polka Dots and Moonbeams”.
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