Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A contemplative song inspired by a haiku by Japanese poet Basho, celebrating the beauty of nature and moments of personal epiphany.
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Moods: calm, contemplative, introspective, serene, transcendent
Traditions: ambient, new age, world music
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: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Enya's catalog
We have 51 songs from Enya in the library. Of those, 48 are rated Safe, 3 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 3.8, making it the #45 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Amarantine
We have 8 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- It's in the Rain — safe DR 3
- If I Could Be Where You Are — safe DR 3
- Less Than a Pearl — safe DR 4
- Water Shows the Hidden Heart — safe DR 4
- The River Sings — safe DR 4
- Long Long Journey — safe DR 3
- Amid the Falling Snow — safe DR 3
2005 context
Released in 2005. We have 361 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2000s.
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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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" by Enya?
"Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" by Enya 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 "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" — what is its dynamic range?
"Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" 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 "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" best for?
In our library "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" is recommended for: deep listening, meditation, relaxation, sleep. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" released?
"Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" is from 2005, on the album "Amarantine". It appears in our 2000s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)"?
We tag "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" as calm, contemplative, introspective, serene, transcendent. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Sumiregusa (Wild Violet)" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
Songs with the same DNA
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