Heroic music, by how it feels

Heroic music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 8 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Heroic

Across the 8 Heroic songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Star Wars Main Title (the calmest here, 43) to Symphony No. 9 in C major, D 944 (the most charged, 76), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Symphony No. 9 in C major, D 944.