Philip Glass
Philip Glass lives in gentleness. 13 of 18 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 18 Philip Glass songs we've measured, intensity averages 25/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Opening (the calmest here, 8) to The Grid (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1974–2001.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Koyaanisqatsi.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Philip Glass
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Philip Glass song?
Of the 18 Philip Glass songs we've measured, “The Grid” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Philip Glass song?
“Opening” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 8–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Philip Glass overall?
Philip Glass averages 25/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Philip Glass?
The Philip Glass songs we've measured average about 84 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Philip Glass songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Opening”, “Metamorphosis One”, “Knee Play 1”, “Metamorphosis Four”.
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