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Try a Little Kindness

Glen Campbell
Gentle on My Mind (1969)
Safe 92 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The song features a gentle melody with soft vocals that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Its smooth instrumentation enhances the overall calming effect.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

This song encourages kindness and compassion towards others, wrapped in a soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics.

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Moods: reflective, uplifting, warm

Traditions: country

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 5/10 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: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Glen Campbell's catalog

We have 20 songs from Glen Campbell in the library. Of those, 13 are rated Safe, 7 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 5.3, making it the #16 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Gentle on My Mind

We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.

1969 context

Released in 1969. We have 222 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 1960s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
reflective · 5792uplifting · 1654warm · 1486
Traditions
country · 833

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 "Try a Little Kindness"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Try a Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell?

"Try a Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.

How loud is "Try a Little Kindness" — what is its dynamic range?

"Try a Little Kindness" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.

Does "Try a Little Kindness" have sudden or surprising changes?

No. "Try a Little Kindness" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.

What is "Try a Little Kindness" best for?

In our library "Try a Little Kindness" is recommended for: anxiety relief, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Try a Little Kindness" released?

"Try a Little Kindness" is from 1969, on the album "Gentle on My Mind". It appears in our 1960s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Try a Little Kindness"?

We tag "Try a Little Kindness" as reflective, uplifting, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Try a Little Kindness"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Try a Little Kindness"?

If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Try a Little Kindness" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.

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