Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma lives in gentleness. 6 of 13 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 13 Yo-Yo Ma songs we've measured, intensity averages 37/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from The Dying Swan (the calmest here, 16) to Carmen Fantasy (the most charged, 76), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1985–2018.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Allegro from Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Yo-Yo Ma
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Yo-Yo Ma song?
Of the 13 Yo-Yo Ma songs we've measured, “Carmen Fantasy” scores highest at 76/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Yo-Yo Ma song?
“The Dying Swan” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 55 BPM. The songs here span 16–76 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Yo-Yo Ma overall?
Yo-Yo Ma averages 37/100 intensity across 13 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Yo-Yo Ma?
The Yo-Yo Ma songs we've measured average about 80 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Yo-Yo Ma songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “The Dying Swan”, “Sicilienne”, “Song of the Birds”, “The Swan”.
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