Minimalism, by how it feels

Minimalism is mostly low-intensity. 20 of the 40 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Minimalism

Across the 40 Minimalism songs we've measured, intensity averages 30/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Gymnopédie No. 1 (the calmest here, 5) to It's Gonna Rain (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1965–2017.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Koyaanisqatsi.

Safe for sensitive ears (20)

Controlled — moderate intensity (16)

Intense — proceed with awareness (4)

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