Song DNA
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A dreamy ambient sketch featuring Bilinda Butcher's high, soft vocals over droning keyboards and distant percussion, serving as a transitional interlude on the mbv album.
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Moods: dreamy, introspective, serene
Traditions: dream-pop, shoegaze
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 My Bloody Valentine's catalog
We have 19 songs from My Bloody Valentine in the library. Of those, 1 are rated Safe, 7 Moderate, and 11 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 6.9, making it the #19 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from mbv
We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- She Found Now — moderate DR 7
- Only Tomorrow — intense DR 8
2013 context
Released in 2013. We have 408 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Is This and Yes"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Is This and Yes" by My Bloody Valentine?
"Is This and Yes" by My Bloody Valentine 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 "Is This and Yes" — what is its dynamic range?
"Is This and Yes" 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 "Is This and Yes" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Is This and Yes" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Is This and Yes" best for?
In our library "Is This and Yes" is recommended for: anxiety relief, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Is This and Yes" released?
"Is This and Yes" is from 2013, on the album "mbv". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Is This and Yes"?
We tag "Is This and Yes" as dreamy, introspective, serene. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Is This and Yes"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Is This and Yes"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Is This and Yes" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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