Eple
Eple by Röyksopp is 90 BPM — Andante (walking pace).
Half-time 45 BPM · Double-time 180 BPM · released 2001
Song DNA
This sits gently on the calm side. It lurches between soft and loud and never jolts you, over a multi-layered texture. No vocals to track — it’s fully instrumental, at an unhurried mid-tempo. Predictable and even, it’s easy to settle into and let run. Against the 19,209 songs we’ve measured, it reads gentler than 80% of everything we’ve measured.
Cultural Context
Röyksopp's debut album introduced the world to their unique sound, characterized by catchy melodies and intricate production. The track has become a staple in electronic music playlists.
Listening Prompt
Tune into the rhythm and let it uplift your spirits.
What to Expect
Purely instrumental — no vocals of any kind — this 2001 track from Melody A.M. earns a moderate sensory rating, one step up from safe. The dynamic range of 7 out of 10 is the main thing to plan for: there's a meaningful quiet-to-loud arc here, so set your volume for the peaks rather than the opening. Despite that range, sudden changes are absent — the shifts unfold without abruptness. Texture is layered and predictability is high, which is an unusual combination for a moderate-rated piece: you get structural variety without getting blindsided. At 90 beats per minute, the tempo moves with intention but isn't aggressive. The mood reads energetic, joyful, and warm, and it's recommended for energy and movement. With no vocals and no sudden transitions, listeners sensitive to voice or unpredictability may find this easier than the moderate rating alone suggests. Volume management at the start is the primary sensory consideration.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: energetic, joyful, warm
"Eple" climbs hard.
Dynamic range 7/10 places this in our upper band. The opening volume that feels comfortable will not be comfortable at the climax. If you are setting this up for a focused listen, anchor your volume to the quietest section, not the loudest. The arc is the point of the song; if you blunt it by riding the volume knob, you lose what makes it work. Röyksopp built the dynamic shape on purpose. Plan around it.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 7/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
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 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.
2001 context
Released in 2001. We have 324 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2000s.
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Guides that may help
How fast is "Eple"?
90 BPM — Medium (midtempo / pop ballad)
Too slow for most running; good for warm-up walks or cool-down.
Warm-up, cool-down, yoga, stretching.
Morning coffee, deep work, commute wind-down.
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When "Eple" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
No — too dynamic or too many surprises. Save for active listening.
No — 90 BPM is too slow for sustained cardio.
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
Not really — it's pleasant but doesn't hit hard enough for cathartic listening.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
See how “Eple” sits against your own sensitivities, or use it as a waypoint in a calmer set.
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-06-20. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
This sits near the calm end of everything we've measured — gentler than 80% of the 19,209 songs in the library. Its intensity reading of 31/100 comes from a dynamic range of 7/10, layered texture, no sudden shifts, and instrumental. Relatively few songs occupy this exact corner of the spectrum.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is deep calm: more extreme on that axis than 80% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on full chaos — sudden changes, huge quiet-to-loud swings, and relentless energy — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
Closest matches by feel across all 19,209 measured songs — not by genre or artist, by how they actually move.
What it’s good for
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2001 in context
The 324 songs we’ve measured from 2001 average a dynamic range of 6.3/10. At 7/10, this track is louder and more dynamic than its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Eple"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Eple" by Röyksopp?
"Eple" by Röyksopp has a tempo of 90 BPM (Andante (walking pace)). At half-time that is 45 BPM, and at double-time 180 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Eple" by Röyksopp?
"Eple" by Röyksopp rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 7/10, none sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Eple" — what is its dynamic range?
"Eple" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Eple" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Eple" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Eple" best for?
In our library "Eple" is recommended for: energy, movement. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Eple" released?
"Eple" is from 2001, on the album "Melody A.M.". It appears in our 2000s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Eple"?
We tag "Eple" as energetic, joyful, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Eple"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Is "Eple" good for running?
Not really — at 90 BPM it's below most running cadences. Better for warm-up, cool-down, or walking. Recreational runners typically step at 140-175 BPM.
Is "Eple" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (7/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Eple" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Dynamic range is too high — quiet moments will be ambushed by louder ones.
Should I listen to "Eple"?
"Eple" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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