John Williams
John Williams lives in gentleness. 11 of 19 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 19 John Williams songs we've measured, intensity averages 43/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Princess Leia's Theme (the calmest here, 18) to Duel of the Fates (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1975–2015.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Olympic Fanfare and Theme.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about John Williams
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense John Williams song?
Of the 19 John Williams songs we've measured, “Duel of the Fates” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest John Williams song?
“Princess Leia's Theme” measures gentlest at 18/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 18–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is John Williams overall?
John Williams averages 43/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of John Williams?
The John Williams songs we've measured average about 108 BPM — midtempo.
Which John Williams songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Princess Leia's Theme”, “Schindler's List Theme”, “Han Solo and the Princess”, “Theme from Jurassic Park”.
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