Funky Sensation by Disclosure feat. Gwen McCrae is 124 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 62 BPM · Double-time 248 BPM · released 2020
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
Disclosure's extended remix of Gwen McCrae's classic disco track transforms it into a sprawling six-minute house groove with intact soulful vocals over modern electronic production.
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Moods: energetic, playful
Traditions: disco, house
"Funky Sensation" by Disclosure feat. Gwen McCrae
124 BPM, dynamic range 6/10, layered texture, dynamic vocals. Sits in the middle band — neither built for stillness nor pitched at workout intensity. Whether it works for a given moment depends more on mood and lyrical content than on the acoustic profile. The full sensory breakdown follows.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
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: dynamic vocals.
2020 context
Released in 2020. We have 475 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.
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How fast is "Funky Sensation"?
124 BPM — Upbeat (dance-pop / running warm-up)
Slow jog or recovery run pace. Matches a 120-140 stride-per-minute cadence.
Steady cardio, power walking, light weights.
Driving, getting ready in the morning, light party.
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When "Funky Sensation" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
Maybe — fine for routine work, but the mid-song changes may pull attention during deep focus.
Yes — 124 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
Not really — it's pleasant but doesn't hit hard enough for cathartic listening.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
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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
On our 19k-song scale this lands in the middle band — more energetic than 44% of songs, calmer than the other 56%. Its intensity reading of 46/100 comes from a dynamic range of 6/10, layered texture, mild shifts, and dynamic vocals. It shares this stretch of the spectrum with thousands of other tracks, so the finer fingerprint below is what really separates it.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is a fast, driving tempo: more extreme on that axis than 81% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on near-total stillness — steady volume, no surprises, a slow and unhurried pulse — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
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
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2020 in context
The 475 songs we’ve measured from 2020 average a dynamic range of 6.2/10. At 6/10, this track is right in line with its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Funky Sensation"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Funky Sensation" by Disclosure feat. Gwen McCrae?
"Funky Sensation" by Disclosure feat. Gwen McCrae has a tempo of 124 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 62 BPM, and at double-time 248 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Funky Sensation" by Disclosure feat. Gwen McCrae?
"Funky Sensation" by Disclosure feat. Gwen McCrae rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Funky Sensation" — what is its dynamic range?
"Funky Sensation" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Funky Sensation" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Funky Sensation" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Funky Sensation" best for?
In our library "Funky Sensation" is recommended for: energy, movement, workout. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Funky Sensation" released?
"Funky Sensation" is from 2020, on the album "ENERGY". It appears in our 2020s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Funky Sensation"?
We tag "Funky Sensation" as energetic, playful. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Funky Sensation"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Is "Funky Sensation" good for running?
Yes — at 124 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 "Funky Sensation" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (6/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Funky Sensation" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Contains transitions that will wake you up.
Should I listen to "Funky Sensation"?
"Funky Sensation" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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