Calypso, by how it feels

Calypso is mostly low-intensity. 6 of the 9 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Calypso

Across the 9 Calypso songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Win Your Love for Me (the calmest here, 17) to Don't Stop the Carnival (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1956–2003.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Don't Stop the Carnival.

5.6
Avg Intensity
6
Safe
2
Moderate
1
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (6)

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Pay Me My Money Down
Dan Zanes
safe
Album art for Right by Your Side by Eurythmics
Right by Your Side
Eurythmics
safe
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Caribbean Playground
Putumayo Kids Presents
safe
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Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)
Raffi
safe
Album art for Win Your Love for Me by Sam Cooke
Win Your Love for Me
Sam Cooke
safe
Album art for Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (2)

Album art for Fodder on My Wings by Nina Simone
Fodder on My Wings
Nina Simone
moderate
Album art for St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins
St. Thomas
Sonny Rollins
moderate

Intense — proceed with awareness (1)

Album art for Don't Stop the Carnival by Sonny Rollins
Don't Stop the Carnival
Sonny Rollins
intense

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