Sesame Street
Sesame Street lives in gentleness. 16 of 16 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 16 Sesame Street songs we've measured, intensity averages 18/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Bein' Green (the calmest here, 11) to Put Down the Duckie (the most charged, 37), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1969–1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Put Down the Duckie.
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Sesame Street
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Sesame Street song?
Of the 16 Sesame Street songs we've measured, “Put Down the Duckie” scores highest at 37/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sesame Street song?
“Bein' Green” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 11–37 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sesame Street overall?
Sesame Street averages 18/100 intensity across 16 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Sesame Street?
The Sesame Street songs we've measured average about 107 BPM — midtempo.
Which Sesame Street songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Bein' Green”, “Rainbow Connection”, “La, La, La”, “Letter B”.
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