An Eagle In Your Mind
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
Ambient electronic track featuring spoken samples about otter holts, layered with nostalgic synths and minimal beats from the 1998 album Music Has The Right To Children.
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Moods: contemplative, dreamy, nostalgic
Traditions: IDM, ambient, electronica
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: 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: spoken word.
Where this sits in Boards of Canada's catalog
We have 20 songs from Boards of Canada in the library. Of those, 11 are rated Safe, 7 Moderate, and 2 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 4.3, making it the #11 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Music Has The Right To Children
We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Turquoise Hexagon Sun — safe DR 4
- Telephasic Workshop — safe DR 4
1998 context
Released in 1998. We have 339 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 1990s.
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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: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "An Eagle In Your Mind"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "An Eagle In Your Mind" by Boards of Canada?
"An Eagle In Your Mind" by Boards of Canada rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "An Eagle In Your Mind" — what is its dynamic range?
"An Eagle In Your Mind" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "An Eagle In Your Mind" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "An Eagle In Your Mind" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "An Eagle In Your Mind" best for?
In our library "An Eagle In Your Mind" is recommended for: anxiety relief, focus, relaxation, sleep. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "An Eagle In Your Mind" released?
"An Eagle In Your Mind" is from 1998, on the album "Music Has The Right To Children". It appears in our 1990s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "An Eagle In Your Mind"?
We tag "An Eagle In Your Mind" as contemplative, dreamy, nostalgic. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "An Eagle In Your Mind"?
The vocal style is spoken word.
Should I listen to "An Eagle In Your Mind"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "An Eagle In Your Mind" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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