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Open Eye Signal
Jon Hopkins
Immunity (2013)
Balanced energy, right in the middle of 19,209 measured songs — measures out best for workout.
126
BPM
Open Eye Signal by Jon Hopkins is 126 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 63 BPM · Double-time 252 BPM · released 2013
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Song DNA
Notes: A driving electronic track filled with pulsating beats and intricate soundscapes.
Recommended for: deep listening energy movement
Right in the middle of our energy scale. Hard to predict, it holds your attention. It has a big quiet-to-loud range changing direction here and there, complex in texture, with an all-instrumental build, no vocal to follow at a brisk, driving tempo. Against the 19,209 songs we’ve measured, it sits more energetic than 77% of songs, calmer than the rest.
Cultural Context
Jon Hopkins is known for his ability to create immersive experiences through electronic music, often blending various genres. 'Immunity' represents his innovative approach to sound design and composition.
Listening Prompt
Dive deep into the intricate layers of sound.
What to Expect
The song begins with a steady pulse that captivates listeners, gradually layering sounds that create a sense of urgency. As the intensity builds, the track transforms into an exhilarating journey, drawing listeners into an expansive sonic landscape.
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Moods: cathartic, energetic, transcendent
Intense — what to expect
"Open Eye Signal" is in our intense band.
At least one of our five sensory dimensions crosses the threshold that means "this can be a lot." Most commonly: instrumental or complex texture, or a dynamic range of 7/10. The full breakdown is below. If you arrived here looking for a calmer alternative, our use-case verdicts section flags songs with similar mood but lower intensity.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 7/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: present. This song uses surprise as a feature. For focus or background listening, it's likely to pull your attention away; for active listening, that's often the point.
Texture: complex.
Predictability is low — this song does not follow standard verse-chorus form closely, and rewards active listening more than passive listening.
Vocal style: instrumental.
Where this sits in Jon Hopkins's catalog
We have 20 songs from Jon Hopkins in the library. Of those, 2 are rated Safe, 16 Moderate, and 2 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits above the artist average of 6.9, making it the #2 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Immunity
We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Abandon Window — safe DR 5
- We Disappear — moderate DR 7
- Immunity — moderate DR 7
- Sun Harmonics — moderate DR 7
- Lost in Thought — moderate DR 7
- Collider — intense DR 8
- Asabikeshiinh — moderate DR 7
- Luminous Beings — moderate DR 7
- Scene Suspended — moderate DR 7
- Recovery — moderate DR 7
- Colour Eye — moderate DR 7
- Vessel — moderate DR 7
2013 context
Released in 2013. We have 408 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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How fast is "Open Eye Signal"?
126 BPM — Upbeat (dance-pop / running warm-up)
For running
Slow jog or recovery run pace. Matches a 120-140 stride-per-minute cadence.
For workouts
Running, cycling, aerobic workouts, dance cardio.
For daily life
Driving, getting ready in the morning, light party.
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When "Open Eye Signal" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
✗
Focus / studying
No — too dynamic or too many surprises. Save for active listening.
✓
Running / workout
Yes — 126 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.
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Driving / road trip
Maybe — the intensity / sudden changes are fine for solo highway driving but skip for city or rainy-weather driving.
✗
Cooking / dinner background
No — too active to function as background; will pull attention away from what you're doing.
✓
Emotional release / catharsis
Yes — this is a song for actively feeling what you came to feel, not for background.
Related reading
Editorial guides that cover this song's use cases, moods, or artist.
The 10 Calmest Albums Ever Recorded — A low-intensity Listening Guide
The 10 Calmest Albums Ever Recorded — A low-intensity Listening Guide — A guide for sensory-sensitive listeners on musiciwant.com
A Sensory Guide to Every Radiohead Album — From Safe to Intense
A Sensory Guide to Every Radiohead Album — From Safe to Intense — A guide for sensory-sensitive listeners on musiciwant.com
Classical Music for Sensory Sensitivity: What's Safe, What's Intense, and Why
Classical Music for Sensory Sensitivity: What's Safe, What's Intense, and Why — A guide for sensory-sensitive listeners on musiciwant.com
Why this rating
We rate this song Intense. Our rule is deliberately conservative: any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, harsh texture, or a strained/screamed vocal is enough to trigger Intense on its own. Full scoring rubric: methodology.
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60/100 intensity
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-04. 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
On our 19k-song scale this lands in the middle band — more energetic than 77% of songs, calmer than the other 23%. Its intensity reading of 60/100 comes from a dynamic range of 7/10, complex texture, moderate 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 a fast, driving tempo: more extreme on that axis than 83% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on near-total stillness — steady volume, no surprises, a slow and unhurried pulse — 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.
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What it’s good for
Sleep1/10
Focus5/10
Workout7/10
Dinner6/10
Party / hype6/10
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2013 in context
The 408 songs we’ve measured from 2013 average a dynamic range of 6.5/10. At 7/10, this track is right in line with its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
Intensity60
Dynamics67
Tempo48
Surprise50
Density60
Predictability100
Vocal force0
Trigger load0
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Open Eye Signal"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Open Eye Signal" by Jon Hopkins?
"Open Eye Signal" by Jon Hopkins has a tempo of 126 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 63 BPM, and at double-time 252 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Open Eye Signal" by Jon Hopkins?
"Open Eye Signal" by Jon Hopkins rates as Intense. Dynamic range 7/10, moderate sudden changes, complex texture, instrumental vocal style. Any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, or harsh texture triggers the Intense rating.
How loud is "Open Eye Signal" — what is its dynamic range?
"Open Eye Signal" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Open Eye Signal" have sudden or surprising changes?
Yes. "Open Eye Signal" uses surprise as a compositional feature. Expect unsignaled transitions.
What is "Open Eye Signal" best for?
In our library "Open Eye Signal" is recommended for: deep listening, energy, movement. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Open Eye Signal" released?
"Open Eye Signal" is from 2013, on the album "Immunity". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Open Eye Signal"?
We tag "Open Eye Signal" as cathartic, energetic, transcendent. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Open Eye Signal"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Is "Open Eye Signal" good for running?
Yes — at 126 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 "Open Eye Signal" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (7/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Open Eye Signal" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Too intense overall.
Should I listen to "Open Eye Signal"?
"Open Eye Signal" is Intense in our ratings — dramatic dynamics, possible sudden changes, or strong vocal or textural energy. Best with intention rather than ambient use. If you are sensory-sensitive, the alternatives section surfaces calmer songs in the same mood family.
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