Orbital
Orbital lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control.
Across the 19 Orbital songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Oink (the calmest here, 39) to Satan (the most charged, 54), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1990–2001.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Chime.
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Orbital
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Orbital song?
Of the 19 Orbital songs we've measured, “Satan” scores highest at 54/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Orbital song?
“Oink” measures gentlest at 39/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 39–54 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Orbital overall?
Orbital averages 44/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Orbital?
The Orbital songs we've measured average about 124 BPM — upbeat.
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