Hard Bop, by how it feels
Hard Bop is mostly low-intensity. 7 of the 19 songs analyzed land in the safe range.
The character of Hard Bop
Across the 19 Hard Bop songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Soul Eyes (the calmest here, 12) to Brilliant Corners (the most charged, 69), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1954–1966.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Moanin'.
6.3
Avg Intensity
7
Safe
9
Moderate
3
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (7)
Controlled — moderate intensity (9)
Intense — proceed with awareness (3)
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