Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark lives in the middle ground — 11 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 8 quiet anchors and
Across the 19 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from She's Leaving (the calmest here, 19) to Sailing on the Seven Seas (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1979–1996.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to If You Leave.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song?
Of the 19 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark songs we've measured, “Sailing on the Seven Seas” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song?
“She's Leaving” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 115 BPM. The songs here span 19–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark overall?
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark averages 38/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark?
The Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark songs we've measured average about 122 BPM — upbeat.
Which Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “She's Leaving”, “Talking Loud and Clear”, “La Femme Accident”, “Souvenir”.
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