Song DNA
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A beautiful jazz fusion ballad from Pat Metheny Group's First Circle album featuring Pedro Aznar's soft South American vocals, Lyle Mays' prominent piano, and intricate harmonic progressions with rubato and rhythmic sections.
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Moods: contemplative, dreamy, warm
Traditions: Latin jazz, jazz fusion
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 5/10 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: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Pat Metheny Group's catalog
We have 8 songs from Pat Metheny Group in the library. Of those, 4 are rated Safe, 4 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 6.1, making it the #6 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from First Circle
We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- First Circle — moderate DR 7
1984 context
Released in 1984. We have 222 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.7/10. 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 "Mas Alla"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Mas Alla" by Pat Metheny Group?
"Mas Alla" by Pat Metheny Group rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, mild sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Mas Alla" — what is its dynamic range?
"Mas Alla" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Mas Alla" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Mas Alla" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Mas Alla" best for?
In our library "Mas Alla" 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 "Mas Alla" released?
"Mas Alla" is from 1984, on the album "First Circle". It appears in our 1980s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Mas Alla"?
We tag "Mas Alla" as contemplative, dreamy, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Mas Alla"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Mas Alla"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Mas Alla" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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