Big Band, by how it feels

Big Band is mostly low-intensity. 23 of the 26 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Big Band

Across the 26 Big Band songs we've measured, intensity averages 24/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Moon River (the calmest here, 11) to It's Oh So Quiet (the most charged, 83), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1950–1995.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to It's Oh So Quiet.

Safe for sensitive ears (23)

Controlled — moderate intensity (2)

Intense — proceed with awareness (1)

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