Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen lives in gentleness. 32 of 51 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 51 Leonard Cohen songs we've measured, intensity averages 21/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from If It Be Your Will (the calmest here, 11) to Story of Isaac (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1967–2019.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Story of Isaac.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Leonard Cohen
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Leonard Cohen song?
Of the 51 Leonard Cohen songs we've measured, “Story of Isaac” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Leonard Cohen song?
“If It Be Your Will” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The songs here span 11–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Leonard Cohen overall?
Leonard Cohen averages 21/100 intensity across 51 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Leonard Cohen?
The Leonard Cohen songs we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Leonard Cohen songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “If It Be Your Will”, “Going Home”, “Lullaby”, “In My Secret Life”.
The Wall — Fan Stories
Share your storyMy grandmother sang this at my grandfather funeral. She was 82 and her voice cracked on every note and it was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. I cannot listen to any other version now.
Caroline — Dublin
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