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Up Above My Head Stockholm

Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Good Smell, Vol. 2
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a vibrant blend of gospel elements with a lively tempo, showcasing Sister Rosetta Tharpe's powerful and expressive vocal delivery. The instrumentation adds a rich texture that enhances the emotional depth of the performance.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A spirited gospel song that combines dynamic vocals with uplifting instrumentation, celebrating faith and hope.

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Moods: joyful, uplifting

Traditions: gospel

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: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Sister Rosetta Tharpe's catalog

We have 20 songs from Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the library. Of those, 3 are rated Safe, 17 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.2, making it the #11 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Good Smell, Vol. 2

We have 4 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
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Traditions
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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.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-16. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Up Above My Head Stockholm"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Up Above My Head Stockholm" by Sister Rosetta Tharpe?

"Up Above My Head Stockholm" by Sister Rosetta Tharpe 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 "Up Above My Head Stockholm" — what is its dynamic range?

"Up Above My Head Stockholm" 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 "Up Above My Head Stockholm" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Up Above My Head Stockholm" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Up Above My Head Stockholm" best for?

In our library "Up Above My Head Stockholm" is recommended for: emotional release, energy. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

What is the emotional mood of "Up Above My Head Stockholm"?

We tag "Up Above My Head Stockholm" as joyful, uplifting. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Up Above My Head Stockholm"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Up Above My Head Stockholm"?

"Up Above My Head Stockholm" 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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