"Editorial abstract illustration evoking the emotional arc of a song titled "Flim" by Aphex Twin. Modest rise and fall. balanced composition. Mood: contemplative, dreamy, introspective. Visual style: early-1990s alternative aesthetic, weathered film grain. Painterly, grainy film texture, muted palette with strategic accent colors. The composition should read left-to-right like a timeline — calm on one side, intensifying toward the other. Strictly no faces, no text, no logos, no literal objects, no band imagery. Pure color-field abstraction with emotional weight. 16:9 editorial format."
Easy, low-key calm, gentler than 81% of our 19,209 measured songs — measures out best for focus.
148
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Flim by Aphex Twin is 148 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 74 BPM · Double-time 296 BPM · released 1997
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Song DNA
Notes: Features smooth electronic textures with reverb-heavy piano-like melodies and subtle, authentic drum sounds that vary rhythmically without harshness. Space allows notes to breathe, creating a calm and mesmerizing atmosphere.
Misophonia Triggers
Recommended for: deep listening focus relaxation
Instrumental electronic track with a simple child-like melody, intricate drum patterns including double backbeats, and arpeggiated structures in a straightforward A-B-C form.
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Moods: contemplative, dreamy, introspective
Traditions: IDM, electronic
Pacing Guide
"Flim" runs at 148 BPM — tempo run territory.
For runners: match cadence to BPM and the song does half the work. Texture stays smooth; vocals sit instrumental. Nothing in the arrangement asks for your attention mid-stride. Good as a steady-state track; less useful for interval work where you want explicit tempo shifts.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: instrumental.
Where this sits in Aphex Twin's catalog
We have 39 songs from Aphex Twin in the library. Of those, 5 are rated Safe, 15 Moderate, and 19 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 6.7, making it the #36 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Come to Daddy
We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Come to Daddy — intense DR 9
1997 context
Released in 1997. We have 389 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.6/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.
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How fast is "Flim"?
148 BPM — Fast (workout / running pace)
For running
Steady-state running pace. Matches most recreational runners' natural cadence.
For workouts
HIIT, Spin class, dance, intense intervals.
For daily life
Active tasks, getting pumped up, party, anything high-energy.
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When "Flim" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
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Focus / studying
Maybe — fine for routine work, but the mid-song changes may pull attention during deep focus.
✓
Running / workout
Yes — 148 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
✗
Sleep / winding down
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
✓
Driving / road trip
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
✓
Cooking / dinner background
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
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Emotional release / catharsis
Not really — it's pleasant but doesn't hit hard enough for cathartic listening.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
This song in the Music Studio
29/100 intensity
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
This sits near the calm end of everything we've measured — gentler than 81% of the 19,209 songs in the library. Its intensity reading of 29/100 comes from a dynamic range of 4/10, smooth texture, mild shifts, and instrumental. Relatively few songs occupy this exact corner of the spectrum.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is an unusually steady, even volume: more extreme on that axis than 97% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on full chaos — sudden changes, huge quiet-to-loud swings, and relentless energy — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
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Closest matches by feel across all 19,209 measured songs — not by genre or artist, by how they actually move.
What it’s good for
Sleep7/10
Focus10/10
Workout4/10
Dinner8/10
Party / hype4/10
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
1997 in context
The 389 songs we’ve measured from 1997 average a dynamic range of 6.6/10. At 4/10, this track is gentler and steadier than its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
Intensity29
Dynamics33
Tempo60
Surprise25
Density0
Predictability50
Vocal force0
Trigger load13
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Frequently asked about "Flim"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Flim" by Aphex Twin?
"Flim" by Aphex Twin has a tempo of 148 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 74 BPM, and at double-time 296 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Flim" by Aphex Twin?
"Flim" by Aphex Twin rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, mild sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Flim" — what is its dynamic range?
"Flim" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Flim" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Flim" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Flim" best for?
In our library "Flim" is recommended for: deep listening, focus, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Flim" released?
"Flim" is from 1997, on the album "Come to Daddy". It appears in our 1990s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Flim"?
We tag "Flim" as contemplative, dreamy, introspective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Flim"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Is "Flim" good for running?
Yes — at 148 BPM it sits in the running-cadence band (120-180 BPM). Match your stride to the beat and it keeps pace with most recreational runners.
Is "Flim" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (4/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Flim" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Contains transitions that will wake you up.
Should I listen to "Flim"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Flim" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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