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Pleasant Street

Tim Buckley
Goodbye and Hello (1967)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a rich, layered sound with dynamic vocal expressions that evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection. The instrumentation complements the emotive delivery, creating a warm atmosphere.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A reflective and emotive song that captures the essence of longing and memory through its intricate melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: folk, psychedelic

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 Tim Buckley's catalog

We have 20 songs from Tim Buckley in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 20 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.5, making it the #11 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Goodbye and Hello

We have 9 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1967 context

Released in 1967. We have 289 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1960s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
introspective · 5721melancholy · 5399reflective · 5792
Traditions
folk · 878psychedelic · 51

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: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Pleasant Street"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Pleasant Street" by Tim Buckley?

"Pleasant Street" by Tim Buckley 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 "Pleasant Street" — what is its dynamic range?

"Pleasant Street" 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 "Pleasant Street" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Pleasant Street" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Pleasant Street" best for?

In our library "Pleasant Street" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Pleasant Street" released?

"Pleasant Street" is from 1967, on the album "Goodbye and Hello". It appears in our 1960s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Pleasant Street"?

We tag "Pleasant Street" as introspective, melancholy, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Pleasant Street"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Pleasant Street"?

"Pleasant Street" 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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