Gillian Welch
Gillian Welch lives in gentleness. 14 of 19 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 19 Gillian Welch songs we've measured, intensity averages 18/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Everything Is Free (the calmest here, 12) to Elvis Presley Blues (the most charged, 35), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1996–2011.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Caleb Meyer.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Gillian Welch
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Gillian Welch song?
Of the 19 Gillian Welch songs we've measured, “Elvis Presley Blues” scores highest at 35/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Gillian Welch song?
“Everything Is Free” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 12–35 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Gillian Welch overall?
Gillian Welch averages 18/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Gillian Welch?
The Gillian Welch songs we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which Gillian Welch songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Everything Is Free”, “I Dream a Highway”, “By the Mark”, “Hard Times”.
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