All Blues
Song DNA
A classic jazz standard showcasing improvisation.
Cultural Context
Defined the sound of jazz in the late 20th century.
Listening Prompt
Pay attention to the soloists' improvisations.
What to Expect
Develops gradually with rich textures.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: spacious, tranquil
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 8/10 is in the upper band of our library. This song has a significant quiet-to-loud arc. For sensory-sensitive listening, set the opening volume well below your comfortable top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
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: instrumental.
Where this sits in Miles Davis's catalog
We have 26 songs from Miles Davis in the library. Of those, 12 are rated Safe, 10 Moderate, and 4 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 8/10 sits above the artist average of 6.7, making it the #3 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Kind of Blue
We have 6 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- So What — moderate DR 6
- Freddie Freeloader — safe DR 7
- Blue in Green — safe DR 6
- Kind of Blue — safe DR 5
- Flamenco Sketches — safe DR 7
1959 context
Released in 1959. We have 96 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 5.9/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1950s.
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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: 2026-04-05. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "All Blues"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "All Blues" by Miles Davis?
"All Blues" by Miles Davis rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 8/10, no sudden changes, layered texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "All Blues" — what is its dynamic range?
"All Blues" has a dynamic range of 8/10. Substantial quiet-to-loud arc. Start at a volume well below your top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.
Does "All Blues" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "All Blues" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "All Blues" best for?
In our library "All Blues" is recommended for: deep listening, focus. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "All Blues" released?
"All Blues" is from 1959, on the album "Kind of Blue". It appears in our 1950s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "All Blues"?
We tag "All Blues" as spacious, tranquil. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "All Blues"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "All Blues"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "All Blues" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
Songs with the same DNA
layered texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.
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