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Savitri

Gustav Holst
Savitri / Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda (3rd Group) (1913)
Moderate 80 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The piece features a rich orchestral texture with dynamic contrasts that evoke a range of emotions. The vocal lines are expressive and intertwine beautifully with the instrumental parts.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Savitri is a dramatic cantata that tells the story of a woman who confronts death and fights for her husband's life.

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Moods: emotional, intense, reflective

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: dynamic 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 #11 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.

1913 context

Released in 1913. We have 7 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 8.4/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1910s.

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Moods
emotional · 2189intense · 2409reflective · 5792
Traditions
classical · 380

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 "Savitri"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Savitri" by Gustav Holst?

"Savitri" 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 "Savitri" — what is its dynamic range?

"Savitri" 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 "Savitri" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Savitri" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Savitri" best for?

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

When was "Savitri" released?

"Savitri" is from 1913, on the album "Savitri / Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda (3rd Group)". It appears in our 1910s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Savitri"?

We tag "Savitri" as emotional, intense, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Savitri"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Savitri"?

"Savitri" 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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