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Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda

Gustav Holst
Savitri / Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda (3rd Group) (1918)
Moderate 60 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The piece features lush choral harmonies and a rich orchestral backdrop, creating a serene and immersive listening experience. The dynamics ebb and flow gently, inviting contemplation.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A choral work that draws on ancient Indian texts, blending Western classical traditions with Eastern themes.

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Moods: calm, contemplative, serene

Traditions: classical

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 7/10 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: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Gustav Holst's catalog

We have 18 songs from Gustav Holst in the library. Of those, 4 are rated Safe, 13 Moderate, and 1 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits below the artist average of 7.1, making it the #13 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Savitri / Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda (3rd Group)

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

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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: 2026-04-16. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" by Gustav Holst?

"Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" by Gustav Holst rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 7/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" — what is its dynamic range?

"Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" best for?

In our library "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" 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 "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" released?

"Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" is from 1918, on the album "Savitri / Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda (3rd Group)". It appears in our 1910s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda"?

We tag "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" as calm, contemplative, serene. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda"?

"Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" 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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