Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
Aguas de Marco is a classic bossa nova song that captures the essence of Brazilian music with its flowing melodies and poetic lyrics.
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Moods: calm, reflective
Traditions: bossa nova
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: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture: smooth.
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 Joao Gilberto's catalog
We have 18 songs from Joao Gilberto in the library. Of those, 18 are rated Safe, 0 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits above the artist average of 4.8, making it the #10 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
1973 context
Released in 1973. We have 297 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.
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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: 2026-04-16. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Aguas de Marco"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Aguas de Marco" by Joao Gilberto?
"Aguas de Marco" by Joao Gilberto rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, mild sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Aguas de Marco" — what is its dynamic range?
"Aguas de Marco" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Aguas de Marco" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Aguas de Marco" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Aguas de Marco" best for?
In our library "Aguas de Marco" is recommended for: meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Aguas de Marco" released?
"Aguas de Marco" is from 1973, on the album "Companheiro". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Aguas de Marco"?
We tag "Aguas de Marco" as calm, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Aguas de Marco"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Aguas de Marco"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Aguas de Marco" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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