Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A fully improvised solo piano concert capturing Keith Jarrett's pioneering approach to spontaneous jazz piano performance in Lausanne on March 20, 1973.
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Moods: contemplative, introspective, transcendent
Traditions: improvisational, jazz
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 low — this song does not follow standard verse-chorus form closely, and rewards active listening more than passive listening.
Vocal style: instrumental.
Where this sits in Keith Jarrett's catalog
We have 14 songs from Keith Jarrett in the library. Of those, 7 are rated Safe, 7 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits above the artist average of 5.9, making it the #3 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 about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.
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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: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" by Keith Jarrett?
"Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" by Keith Jarrett 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 "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" — what is its dynamic range?
"Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" 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 "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" best for?
In our library "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" 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 "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" released?
"Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" is from 1973, on the album "Solo-Concerts Bremen / Lausanne". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)"?
We tag "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" as contemplative, introspective, transcendent. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)"?
"Lausanne, March 20, 1973 (Live)" 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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