Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A reflective ballad celebrating cherished moments with soft vocals and understated acoustic backing from Van Morrison's 1989 album Avalon Sunset.
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Moods: nostalgic, reflective, warm
Traditions: celtic soul, folk rock
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
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: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Van Morrison's catalog
We have 27 songs from Van Morrison in the library. Of those, 17 are rated Safe, 8 Moderate, and 2 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 5.5, making it the #24 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Avalon Sunset
We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Have I Told You Lately — safe DR 4
1989 context
Released in 1989. We have 219 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "These Are the Days"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "These Are the Days" by Van Morrison?
"These Are the Days" by Van Morrison rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "These Are the Days" — what is its dynamic range?
"These Are the Days" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "These Are the Days" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "These Are the Days" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "These Are the Days" best for?
In our library "These Are the Days" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "These Are the Days" released?
"These Are the Days" is from 1989, on the album "Avalon Sunset". It appears in our 1980s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "These Are the Days"?
We tag "These Are the Days" as nostalgic, reflective, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "These Are the Days"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "These Are the Days"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "These Are the Days" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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