Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson lives in gentleness. 13 of 20 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 20 Oscar Peterson songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Easy Listening Blues (the calmest here, 17) to I Got Rhythm (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1955–1970.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to A Little Jazz Exercise.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Oscar Peterson
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Oscar Peterson song?
Of the 20 Oscar Peterson songs we've measured, “I Got Rhythm” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Oscar Peterson song?
“Easy Listening Blues” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 17–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Oscar Peterson overall?
Oscar Peterson averages 39/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Oscar Peterson?
The Oscar Peterson songs we've measured average about 117 BPM — upbeat.
Which Oscar Peterson songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Easy Listening Blues”, “Tenderly”, “Wheatland”, “Not Yet”.
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