Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison lives in the middle ground — 11 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 8 quiet anchors and
Across the 19 Roy Orbison songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Falling (the calmest here, 15) to Crying (the most charged, 62), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1960–1992.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Running Scared.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Roy Orbison
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Roy Orbison song?
Of the 19 Roy Orbison songs we've measured, “Crying” scores highest at 62/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Roy Orbison song?
“Falling” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 72 BPM. The songs here span 15–62 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Roy Orbison overall?
Roy Orbison averages 42/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Roy Orbison?
The Roy Orbison songs we've measured average about 104 BPM — midtempo.
Which Roy Orbison songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Falling”, “Pretty Paper”, “Blue Bayou”, “Blue Angel”.
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