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So Far

Faust
Faust So Far (1972)
Moderate 110 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features a tough instrumental skank with brass fanfare, blending structured rhythm with experimental overlays typical of krautrock production. Clean yet unpredictable shifts create moderate sensory engagement without extreme abrasion.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Instrumental track with brass fanfare and skanking rhythm, evoking Teutonic reggae influences in the krautrock style.

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Moods: playful, rebellious

Traditions: krautrock

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: present. This song uses surprise as a feature. For focus or background listening, it's likely to pull your attention away; for active listening, that's often the point.

Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.

Predictability is low — this song does not follow standard verse-chorus form closely, and rewards active listening more than passive listening.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Faust's catalog

We have 14 songs from Faust in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 4 Moderate, and 10 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 7.2, making it the #11 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Faust So Far

We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1972 context

Released in 1972. We have 269 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.0/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
playful · 1805rebellious · 1970
Traditions
krautrock · 70

Why this rating

We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.

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 "So Far"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "So Far" by Faust?

"So Far" by Faust rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, moderate sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "So Far" — what is its dynamic range?

"So Far" 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 "So Far" have sudden or surprising changes?

Yes. "So Far" uses surprise as a compositional feature. Expect unsignaled transitions.

What is "So Far" best for?

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

When was "So Far" released?

"So Far" is from 1972, on the album "Faust So Far". It appears in our 1970s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "So Far"?

We tag "So Far" as playful, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "So Far"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "So Far"?

"So Far" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.

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