Van Morrison
Van Morrison lives in gentleness. 17 of 27 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 27 Van Morrison songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Slim Slow Slider (the calmest here, 11) to Listen to the Lion (the most charged, 65), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1964–1995.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Gloria.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Van Morrison
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Van Morrison song?
Of the 27 Van Morrison songs we've measured, “Listen to the Lion” scores highest at 65/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Van Morrison song?
“Slim Slow Slider” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The songs here span 11–65 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Van Morrison overall?
Van Morrison averages 35/100 intensity across 27 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Van Morrison?
The Van Morrison songs we've measured average about 101 BPM — midtempo.
Which Van Morrison songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Slim Slow Slider”, “Sweet Thing”, “Crazy Love”, “Have I Told You Lately”.
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