Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
The title track from Nick Drake's stark folk album features delicate acoustic guitar and melancholic lyrics about inevitable fate, delivered in his distinct smooth voice.
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Moods: introspective, melancholy, serene
Traditions: folk
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 Nick Drake's catalog
We have 26 songs from Nick Drake in the library. Of those, 20 are rated Safe, 6 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 4.2, making it the #20 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Pink Moon
We have 11 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Which Will — safe DR 3
- Things Behind the Sun — safe DR 3
- Road — safe DR 3
- Place to Be — safe DR 3
- From the Morning — safe DR 3
- Parasite — moderate DR 4
- Know — safe DR 3
- Rider on the Wheel — moderate DR 6
- Black Eyed Dog — moderate DR 6
- Hanging on a Star — safe DR 5
1972 context
Released in 1972. We have 269 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.0/10. 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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Pink Moon"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake?
"Pink Moon" by Nick Drake 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 "Pink Moon" — what is its dynamic range?
"Pink Moon" 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 "Pink Moon" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Pink Moon" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Pink Moon" best for?
In our library "Pink Moon" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Pink Moon" released?
"Pink Moon" is from 1972, on the album "Pink Moon". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Pink Moon"?
We tag "Pink Moon" as introspective, melancholy, serene. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Pink Moon"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Pink Moon"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Pink Moon" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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