Defiant music, by how it feels

Defiant music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 5 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Defiant

Across the 5 Defiant songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Maggie's Farm (the calmest here, 46) to I Am the Resurrection (the most charged, 88), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1965–2004.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Tragic Overture.