Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny lives in gentleness. 9 of 18 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 18 Pat Metheny songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Always and Forever (the calmest here, 8) to Lone Jack (the most charged, 67), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1976–2012.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Lone Jack.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Pat Metheny
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Pat Metheny song?
Of the 18 Pat Metheny songs we've measured, “Lone Jack” scores highest at 67/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Pat Metheny song?
“Always and Forever” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 8–67 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Pat Metheny overall?
Pat Metheny averages 33/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Pat Metheny?
The Pat Metheny songs we've measured average about 116 BPM — upbeat.
Which Pat Metheny songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Always and Forever”, “Goin' Ahead”, “September Fifteenth”, “Letter from Home”.
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