Enya
Enya lives in gentleness. 48 of 51 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 51 Enya songs we've measured, intensity averages 17/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Watermark (the calmest here, 8) to Storms in Africa (the most charged, 52), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1987–2015.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Storms in Africa.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Enya
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Enya song?
Of the 51 Enya songs we've measured, “Storms in Africa” scores highest at 52/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Enya song?
“Watermark” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 8–52 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Enya overall?
Enya averages 17/100 intensity across 51 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Enya?
The Enya songs we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Enya songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Watermark”, “Lothlórien”, “No Holly for Miss Quinn”, “On Your Shore”.
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