Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A sophisticated jazz piano trio interpretation of the classic standard featuring innovative harmonic navigation and distinctive left-hand comping.
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Moods: contemplative, introspective, romantic, serene, warm
Traditions: jazz, piano trio, standards
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 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: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: instrumental.
Where this sits in Bill Evans's catalog
We have 22 songs from Bill Evans in the library. Of those, 21 are rated Safe, 1 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 4.4, making it the #4 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Portrait in Jazz
We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Spring Is Here — safe DR 4
1959 context
Released in 1959. We have 96 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 5.9/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1950s.
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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.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Autumn Leaves"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Autumn Leaves" by Bill Evans?
"Autumn Leaves" by Bill Evans rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Autumn Leaves" — what is its dynamic range?
"Autumn Leaves" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Autumn Leaves" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Autumn Leaves" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Autumn Leaves" best for?
In our library "Autumn Leaves" is recommended for: deep listening, focus, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Autumn Leaves" released?
"Autumn Leaves" is from 1959, on the album "Portrait in Jazz". It appears in our 1950s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Autumn Leaves"?
We tag "Autumn Leaves" as contemplative, introspective, romantic, serene, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Autumn Leaves"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "Autumn Leaves"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Autumn Leaves" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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