September Fifteenth
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A tender instrumental tribute to Bill Evans featuring acoustic guitar, piano, and synth in a beautifully woven jazz fusion ballad.
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Moods: contemplative, intimate, melancholy
Traditions: jazz fusion
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
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: instrumental.
1981 context
Released in 1981. We have 194 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.
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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: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "September Fifteenth"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "September Fifteenth" by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays?
"September Fifteenth" by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "September Fifteenth" — what is its dynamic range?
"September Fifteenth" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "September Fifteenth" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "September Fifteenth" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "September Fifteenth" best for?
In our library "September Fifteenth" 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 "September Fifteenth" released?
"September Fifteenth" is from 1981, on the album "As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls". It appears in our 1980s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "September Fifteenth"?
We tag "September Fifteenth" as contemplative, intimate, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "September Fifteenth"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "September Fifteenth"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "September Fifteenth" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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