Bonobo
Bonobo lives in gentleness. 22 of 43 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 43 Bonobo songs we've measured, intensity averages 34/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Prelude (the calmest here, 9) to Bambro Koyo Ganda (the most charged, 61), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2003–2022.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Kiara.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Bonobo
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Bonobo song?
Of the 43 Bonobo songs we've measured, “Bambro Koyo Ganda” scores highest at 61/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Bonobo song?
“Prelude” measures gentlest at 9/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 9–61 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Bonobo overall?
Bonobo averages 34/100 intensity across 43 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Bonobo?
The Bonobo songs we've measured average about 97 BPM — midtempo.
Which Bonobo songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Prelude”, “Animals”, “We Could Forever”, “First Fires”.
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