Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada lives in gentleness. 11 of 20 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 20 Boards of Canada songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Amo Bishop Roden (the calmest here, 9) to Jacquard Causeway (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1997–2013.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Boards of Canada
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Boards of Canada song?
Of the 20 Boards of Canada songs we've measured, “Jacquard Causeway” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Boards of Canada song?
“Amo Bishop Roden” measures gentlest at 9/100. It runs 66 BPM. The songs here span 9–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Boards of Canada overall?
Boards of Canada averages 26/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Boards of Canada?
The Boards of Canada songs we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which Boards of Canada songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Amo Bishop Roden”, “Olson”, “Zoetrope”, “Ready Lets Go”.
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