Plaid
Plaid lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 3 quiet anchors and
Across the 20 Plaid songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Light Rain (the calmest here, 33) to Yu Mountain (the most charged, 39), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1997–2014.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Buddy.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Plaid
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Plaid song?
Of the 20 Plaid songs we've measured, “Yu Mountain” scores highest at 39/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Plaid song?
“Light Rain” measures gentlest at 33/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 33–39 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Plaid overall?
Plaid averages 38/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Plaid?
The Plaid songs we've measured average about 119 BPM — upbeat.
Which Plaid songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Light Rain”, “On a Balcony”, “Saunter”.
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