John Mayer
John Mayer lives in the middle ground — 15 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 5 quiet anchors and
Across the 20 John Mayer songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Free Fallin' (the calmest here, 20) to Gravity (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2001–2012.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Gravity.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about John Mayer
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense John Mayer song?
Of the 20 John Mayer songs we've measured, “Gravity” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest John Mayer song?
“Free Fallin'” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 84 BPM. The songs here span 20–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is John Mayer overall?
John Mayer averages 38/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of John Mayer?
The John Mayer songs we've measured average about 86 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which John Mayer songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Free Fallin'”, “Your Body Is a Wonderland”, “Daughters”, “Who Says”.
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