Olafur Arnalds
Olafur Arnalds lives in gentleness. 22 of 22 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 22 Olafur Arnalds songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Autumn Sounds (the calmest here, 16) to For Now I Am Winter (the most charged, 40), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2011–2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to For Now I Am Winter.
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Olafur Arnalds
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Olafur Arnalds song?
Of the 22 Olafur Arnalds songs we've measured, “For Now I Am Winter” scores highest at 40/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Olafur Arnalds song?
“Autumn Sounds” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 16–40 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Olafur Arnalds overall?
Olafur Arnalds averages 32/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Olafur Arnalds?
The Olafur Arnalds songs we've measured average about 64 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Olafur Arnalds songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Autumn Sounds”, “Near Light”, “Poland”, “re:member”.
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