The Hymn of Jesus
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A choral work that reflects a deep sense of spirituality and introspection, characterized by its lush harmonies and meditative quality.
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Moods: calm, contemplative, introspective
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 #7 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
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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 "The Hymn of Jesus"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "The Hymn of Jesus" by Gustav Holst?
"The Hymn of Jesus" 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 "The Hymn of Jesus" — what is its dynamic range?
"The Hymn of Jesus" 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 "The Hymn of Jesus" have sudden or surprising changes?
"The Hymn of Jesus" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "The Hymn of Jesus" best for?
In our library "The Hymn of Jesus" is recommended for: deep listening, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
What is the emotional mood of "The Hymn of Jesus"?
We tag "The Hymn of Jesus" as calm, contemplative, introspective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "The Hymn of Jesus"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "The Hymn of Jesus"?
"The Hymn of Jesus" 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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