Epic music, by how it feels

Epic music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 16 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Epic

Across the 16 Epic songs we've measured, intensity averages 63/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Minas Tirith (feat. Ben Del Maestro) (the calmest here, 41) to Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres (the most charged, 73), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1976–2021.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Dream Is Collapsing.

Moderate intensity (2)

Most intense (14)

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