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Mycelia

Björk
Fossora (2022)
Safe 80 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range3/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Minimalist instrumental with subtle bleeps and bloops evoking fungal hyphae growth, creating a calm, abstract sonic network without harsh elements. Smooth and transitional, low sensory overload ideal for sensitive listeners.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An instrumental interlude on Fossora mimicking mycelial fungal networks through cut-up vocal-like effects and minimal electronic sounds, serving as a playful transition between tracks.

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Moods: contemplative, introspective, serene

Traditions: electronic, experimental

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 3/10 places this song in the "steady volume" band. Loudness stays within a narrow window from start to finish — you won't be ambushed by a louder section if you set the volume at the opening.

Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.

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 Björk's catalog

We have 89 songs from Björk in the library. Of those, 15 are rated Safe, 51 Moderate, and 23 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 6.3, making it the #89 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Fossora

We have 9 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

2022 context

Released in 2022. We have 353 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
contemplative · 3297introspective · 5721serene · 736
Traditions
electronic · 918experimental · 149

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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Mycelia"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Mycelia" by Björk?

"Mycelia" by Björk rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 3/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.

How loud is "Mycelia" — what is its dynamic range?

"Mycelia" has a dynamic range of 3/10. This places it in the steady-volume band — loudness stays within a narrow window start to finish.

Does "Mycelia" have sudden or surprising changes?

No. "Mycelia" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.

What is "Mycelia" best for?

In our library "Mycelia" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, meditation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Mycelia" released?

"Mycelia" is from 2022, on the album "Fossora". It appears in our 2020s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Mycelia"?

We tag "Mycelia" as contemplative, introspective, serene. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Mycelia"?

The vocal style is instrumental.

Should I listen to "Mycelia"?

If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Mycelia" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.

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