Steve Reich
Steve Reich lives in the middle ground — 11 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 3 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 15 Steve Reich songs we've measured, intensity averages 43/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Violin Phase (the calmest here, 28) to Drumming (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1965–2012.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Drumming.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Steve Reich
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Steve Reich song?
Of the 15 Steve Reich songs we've measured, “Drumming” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Steve Reich song?
“Violin Phase” measures gentlest at 28/100. It runs 144 BPM. The songs here span 28–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Steve Reich overall?
Steve Reich averages 43/100 intensity across 15 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Steve Reich?
The Steve Reich songs we've measured average about 126 BPM — upbeat.
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