Song DNA
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A classic jazz piece that captures the essence of autumn in New York through its melodic improvisation and rich instrumental textures.
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Moods: contemplative, intimate, melancholy
Traditions: jazz
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 is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
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 Dexter Gordon's catalog
We have 20 songs from Dexter Gordon in the library. Of those, 3 are rated Safe, 17 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.5, making it the #17 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Go!
We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Cheese Cake — moderate DR 6
- Body and Soul — safe DR 6
- A Night in Tunisia — moderate DR 7
- Four — moderate DR 7
- Long Tall Dexter — moderate DR 6
- Bikini — moderate DR 6
- Dexter Digs In — moderate DR 7
- Hanky Panky — moderate DR 6
- Where Are You — moderate DR 7
- Soy Califa — moderate DR 6
- Second Balcony Jump — moderate DR 7
- Dexterity — moderate DR 7
1962 context
Released in 1962. We have 107 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 1960s.
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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: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Autumn in New York"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Autumn in New York" by Dexter Gordon?
"Autumn in New York" by Dexter Gordon rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Autumn in New York" — what is its dynamic range?
"Autumn in New York" 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 in New York" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Autumn in New York" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Autumn in New York" best for?
In our library "Autumn in New York" is recommended for: deep listening, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Autumn in New York" released?
"Autumn in New York" is from 1962, on the album "Go!". It appears in our 1960s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Autumn in New York"?
We tag "Autumn in New York" as contemplative, intimate, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Autumn in New York"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "Autumn in New York"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Autumn in New York" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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