John Coltrane

John Coltrane is a band that doesn't hold back. 27 of 53 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.

The character of John Coltrane

Across the 53 John Coltrane songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Soul Eyes (the calmest here, 12) to Ascension (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1957–1998.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ascension.

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The songs that hit hardest

Moment's Notice intense
complex texture · frequent changes · DR 8 · 1958
Like Sonny intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1959
Mr. P.C. intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1959
Countdown intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1960
Giant Steps intense
complex texture · frequent changes · DR 8 · 1960
Summertime intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 7 · 1961
Chasin' the Trane intense
complex texture · frequent changes · DR 9 · 1962
Out of This World intense
complex texture · extreme changes · DR 9 · 1962
Afro Blue intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1963
Alabama intense
layered texture · extreme changes · DR 9 · 1963
Impressions intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1963
India intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1963
Up 'Gainst the Wall intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1963
Wise One intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1964
A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgement intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 9 · 1965
Sun Ship intense
complex texture · extreme changes · DR 9 · 1965
Ascension intense
harsh texture · extreme changes · DR 10 · 1966
Offering intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1966
Spiritual intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 9 · 1966
Expression intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1967
Jupiter (Variation) intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1967
Leo intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1967
Mars intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1967
Saturn intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8 · 1967
Venus intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1967
Transition intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1970
Stellar Regions intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1995

The controlled burn

Blue Train moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7 · 1957
Body and Soul moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1960
Cousin Mary moderate
smooth texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1960
Syeeda's Song Flute moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1960
Dear Old Stockholm moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1961
My Favorite Things moderate
smooth texture · none changes · DR 7 · 1961
Blues to Bechet moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1962
Tunji moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1962
Bessie’s Blues moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 6 · 1964
Crescent moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1964
Equinox moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1964
Lonnie's Lament moderate
smooth texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1964
A Love Supreme Part I Acknowledgement moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1965
A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1965
A Love Supreme, Pt. III - Pursuance moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1965
Acknowledgement moderate
complex texture · mild changes · DR 8 · 1965
Living Space moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1998

The quiet ones

Frequently asked about John Coltrane

Answered from our measurements of every song above.

What is the most intense John Coltrane song?

Of the 53 John Coltrane songs we've measured, “Ascension” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest John Coltrane song?

“Soul Eyes” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 12–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is John Coltrane overall?

John Coltrane averages 51/100 intensity across 53 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of John Coltrane?

The John Coltrane songs we've measured average about 121 BPM — upbeat.

Which John Coltrane songs are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Soul Eyes”, “A Love Supreme Part IV Psalm”, “Dear Lord”, “Welcome”.

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