Celtic folk, by how it feels

Celtic folk is mostly low-intensity. 4 of the 6 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Celtic folk

Across the 6 Celtic folk songs we've measured, intensity averages 30/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from The Shire (the calmest here, 10) to The Battle of Evermore (the most charged, 46), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1968–2007.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to River.

4.8
Avg Intensity
4
Safe
2
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (4)

Album art for River by Enya
River
Enya
safe
Album art for The Shire by Howard Shore
The Shire
Howard Shore
safe
Album art for Bright Side of the Road by Van Morrison
Bright Side of the Road
Van Morrison
safe
Album art for Slim Slow Slider by Van Morrison
Slim Slow Slider
Van Morrison
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (2)

Album art for The Battle of Evermore by Led Zeppelin
The Battle of Evermore
Led Zeppelin
moderate
Album art for Prickly Thorn, But Sweetly Worn by The White Stripes
Prickly Thorn, But Sweetly Worn
The White Stripes
moderate

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