Olivier Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen lives in the middle ground — 3 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 5 Olivier Messiaen songs we've measured, intensity averages 64/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Titanium (the calmest here, 53) to Chandelier (the most charged, 85), with complex textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1941–2014.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Quartet for the End of Time.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Olivier Messiaen
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Olivier Messiaen song?
Of the 5 Olivier Messiaen songs we've measured, “Chandelier” scores highest at 85/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Olivier Messiaen song?
“Titanium” measures gentlest at 53/100. It runs 126 BPM. The songs here span 53–85 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Olivier Messiaen overall?
Olivier Messiaen averages 64/100 intensity across 5 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Olivier Messiaen?
The Olivier Messiaen songs we've measured average about 107 BPM — midtempo.
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