Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A minimalist spring-themed ballad blending psychedelia, funk, and soul with cascading guitar lines and gentle percussion.
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Moods: calm, contemplative, hopeful, melancholy, serene, warm
Traditions: instrumental rock, psychedelic funk, soul
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 3/10 places this song in the "steady volume" band. Loudness stays within a narrow window from start to finish — you won't be ambushed by a louder section if you set the volume at the opening.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Khruangbin's catalog
We have 20 songs from Khruangbin in the library. Of those, 17 are rated Safe, 3 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 4.7, making it the #20 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from A La Sala
We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- A Love International — safe DR 6
- Hold Me Up (Thank You) — safe DR 4
2024 context
Released in 2024. We have 134 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.
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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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "May Ninth"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "May Ninth" by Khruangbin?
"May Ninth" by Khruangbin rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 3/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "May Ninth" — what is its dynamic range?
"May Ninth" has a dynamic range of 3/10. This places it in the steady-volume band — loudness stays within a narrow window start to finish.
Does "May Ninth" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "May Ninth" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "May Ninth" best for?
In our library "May Ninth" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, focus, meditation, relaxation, sleep. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "May Ninth" released?
"May Ninth" is from 2024, on the album "A La Sala". It appears in our 2020s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "May Ninth"?
We tag "May Ninth" as calm, contemplative, hopeful, melancholy, serene, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "May Ninth"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "May Ninth"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "May Ninth" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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