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Með blóðnasir
Sigur Rós
Með suð í eyrum við spilim endalaust (2008)
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Með blóðnasir by Sigur Rós is 140 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 70 BPM · Double-time 280 BPM · released 2008
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Song DNA
Notes: Layered falsetto vocals with reverb create a pad-like ethereal texture, evolving with added harmonies, drums, and bass over a minimalist structure. Subtle transitions and gliding melodies provide a post-rock ambient immersion without harsh disruptions.
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Recommended for: deep listening meditation relaxation
A minimalist post-rock instrumental track featuring repeating melodic motifs in falsetto vocals, evolving layers of harmonies, drums, and bass in D# minor at 140 BPM.
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Moods: dreamy, introspective, serene
Traditions: ambient, post-rock
Pacing Guide
"Með blóðnasir" runs at 140 BPM — cruise pace territory.
For runners: match cadence to BPM and the song does half the work. Texture stays layered; vocals sit soft. Nothing in the arrangement asks for your attention mid-stride. Good as a steady-state track; less useful for interval work where you want explicit tempo shifts.
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: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Sigur Rós's catalog
We have 40 songs from Sigur Rós in the library. Of those, 10 are rated Safe, 24 Moderate, and 6 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.8, making it the #32 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
2008 context
Released in 2008. We have 259 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2000s.
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How fast is "Með blóðnasir"?
140 BPM — Fast (workout / running pace)
For running
Steady-state running pace. Matches most recreational runners' natural cadence.
For workouts
Running, cycling, aerobic workouts, dance cardio.
For daily life
Active tasks, getting pumped up, party, anything high-energy.
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When "Með blóðnasir" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
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Focus / studying
Maybe — fine for routine work, but the mid-song changes may pull attention during deep focus.
✓
Running / workout
Yes — 140 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
✗
Sleep / winding down
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
✓
Driving / road trip
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
✓
Cooking / dinner background
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
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Emotional release / catharsis
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.
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43/100 intensity
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. 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
On our 19k-song scale this lands in the middle band — more energetic than 39% of songs, calmer than the other 61%. Its intensity reading of 43/100 comes from a dynamic range of 6/10, layered texture, mild shifts, and soft vocals. It shares this stretch of the spectrum with thousands of other tracks, so the finer fingerprint below is what really separates it.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is a fast, driving tempo: more extreme on that axis than 90% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on near-total stillness — steady volume, no surprises, a slow and unhurried pulse — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
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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
Sleep6/10
Focus10/10
Workout6/10
Dinner8/10
Party / hype5/10
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2008 in context
The 259 songs we’ve measured from 2008 average a dynamic range of 6.4/10. At 6/10, this track is right in line with its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Between Pacific Coasts — The Promise Ringsyro u473t8+e (piezoluminescence mix) — Aphex TwinNear Dark — Burial
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
Intensity43
Dynamics56
Tempo56
Surprise25
Density33
Predictability50
Vocal force25
Trigger load13
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Með blóðnasir"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Með blóðnasir" by Sigur Rós?
"Með blóðnasir" by Sigur Rós has a tempo of 140 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 70 BPM, and at double-time 280 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Með blóðnasir" by Sigur Rós?
"Með blóðnasir" by Sigur Rós rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Með blóðnasir" — what is its dynamic range?
"Með blóðnasir" 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 "Með blóðnasir" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Með blóðnasir" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Með blóðnasir" best for?
In our library "Með blóðnasir" 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 "Með blóðnasir" released?
"Með blóðnasir" is from 2008, on the album "Með suð í eyrum við spilim endalaust". It appears in our 2000s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Með blóðnasir"?
We tag "Með blóðnasir" as dreamy, introspective, serene. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Með blóðnasir"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Is "Með blóðnasir" good for running?
Yes — at 140 BPM it sits in the running-cadence band (120-180 BPM). Match your stride to the beat and it keeps pace with most recreational runners.
Is "Með blóðnasir" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (6/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Með blóðnasir" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Contains transitions that will wake you up.
Should I listen to "Með blóðnasir"?
"Með blóðnasir" 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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