Peaceful music, by how it feels

Peaceful 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 Peaceful

Across the 8 Peaceful songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Arabesque No. 1 (the calmest here, 13) to Dollar Days (the most charged, 44), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1970–2023.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Dollar Days.