Great American Songbook, by how it feels
Great American Songbook is mostly low-intensity. 10 of the 12 songs analyzed land in the safe range.
The character of Great American Songbook
Across the 12 Great American Songbook songs we've measured, intensity averages 23/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Spring Is Here (the calmest here, 15) to Luck Be a Lady (the most charged, 53), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1942–2015.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Luck Be a Lady.
4.4
Avg Intensity
10
Safe
2
Moderate
0
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (10)
Controlled — moderate intensity (2)
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