Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie lives in gentleness. 13 of 20 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 20 Woody Guthrie songs we've measured, intensity averages 24/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Oklahoma Hills (the calmest here, 16) to Grand Coulee Dam (the most charged, 41), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1940–1949.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Grand Coulee Dam.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Woody Guthrie
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Woody Guthrie song?
Of the 20 Woody Guthrie songs we've measured, “Grand Coulee Dam” scores highest at 41/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Woody Guthrie song?
“Oklahoma Hills” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 16–41 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Woody Guthrie overall?
Woody Guthrie averages 24/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Woody Guthrie?
The Woody Guthrie songs we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
Which Woody Guthrie songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Oklahoma Hills”, “Pastures of Plenty”, “Tom Joad”, “Deportee”.
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