Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A beautifully composed instrumental piece that captures a reflective and emotional landscape.
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Moods: calm, contemplative
Traditions: classical, post-rock
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 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: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: instrumental.
Where this sits in Rachel's's catalog
We have 20 songs from Rachel's in the library. Of those, 6 are rated Safe, 14 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.1, making it the #11 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Music for Egon Schiele
We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- The Sea and the Bells — safe DR 6
- Water from the Same Source — safe DR 5
- Egon Schiele — moderate DR 6
- Paris Nights — moderate DR 6
- Professor Backwards — moderate DR 6
- Rhine and Courtesan — moderate DR 7
- The Cat — moderate DR 6
- Sometimes I Cry at the Piano — moderate DR 7
- Elegy for Violin and Piano — safe DR 5
- Wintersong — safe DR 6
- Music for Egon Schiele — safe DR 6
- Memphis Tennessee — moderate DR 6
1995 context
Released in 1995. We have 329 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.
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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: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Alta Loma"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Alta Loma" by Rachel's?
"Alta Loma" by Rachel's rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Alta Loma" — what is its dynamic range?
"Alta Loma" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Alta Loma" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Alta Loma" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Alta Loma" best for?
In our library "Alta Loma" is recommended for: meditation, relaxation, study. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Alta Loma" released?
"Alta Loma" is from 1995, on the album "Music for Egon Schiele". It appears in our 1990s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Alta Loma"?
We tag "Alta Loma" as calm, contemplative. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Alta Loma"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "Alta Loma"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Alta Loma" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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