Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A sprawling nine-minute folk epic reflecting on unresolved relationships and the lingering power of music, marking Fleet Foxes' return after six years.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: contemplative, nostalgic, serene
Traditions: indie folk
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 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 Fleet Foxes's catalog
We have 31 songs from Fleet Foxes in the library. Of those, 17 are rated Safe, 13 Moderate, and 1 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits at the artist average of 6.0, making it the #18 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Crack-Up
We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- – Naiads, Cassadies — moderate DR 7
- Mearcstapa — moderate DR 7
2017 context
Released in 2017. We have 461 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 2010s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Third of May / Ōdaigahara"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" by Fleet Foxes?
"Third of May / Ōdaigahara" by Fleet Foxes 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 "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" — what is its dynamic range?
"Third of May / Ōdaigahara" 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 "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Third of May / Ōdaigahara" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" best for?
In our library "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" released?
"Third of May / Ōdaigahara" is from 2017, on the album "Crack-Up". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Third of May / Ōdaigahara"?
We tag "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" as contemplative, nostalgic, serene. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Third of May / Ōdaigahara"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Third of May / Ōdaigahara"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Third of May / Ōdaigahara" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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