MeanSpeed Analyzation

When a song is analyzed through meanspeed music research, our method is out in the open. Any reasonable person can reproduce anything we have on our pages.

1) Follow the steps on the methodology page.

2) As below, create spread sheets that will allow you to work with your measurements.

3) Using your software, go to town.

The songs below were originally posted on meanspeed.com on July 15, 2007. They represent precisely the manner in which results are synthesized, exhibited and used. It is easily hands on, do it yourself, we can do it too material. The idea is to have fun with your music. With this form of analysis, you can fill whatever speed or beats per minute column or database you have.

Next? You will be making playlists that you can *use* to get you in your own groove - regardless of the situation.



radar graph, Bob Dylan, Tangled Up in Blue

linear trend-line, Bob Dylan, Tangled Up In Blue


Below, in the white on blue cells-- The calibrated speeds for groups of contiguous groups of ten of Tangled Up In Blue.



The speed summary of Tangled Up In Blue, calibrated by James C.C. Manning -
average beat = 0.597 seconds
mean speed=100.5 beats per minute
mean emotion=natural
mean slow phase=1.69 cycles per second
corresponding pitch=433.2 Hertz.




radar graph, Hootie & The Blowfish, Only Wanna Be With You

linear trend-line, Hootie & The Blowfish, Only Wanna Be With You

Below, in the white text in blue cells-- The calibrated speeds for each measure of Only Wanna Be With You. Each measure is timed in a contiguous way



Our Speed Summary of Only Wanna Be With You, calibrated under the supervision of James C.C. Manning --
mean speed=103.4 beats per minute
meanemotion=natural
average beat=0.580 seconds
mean slow phase=1.723 cycles per second
corresponding pitch=441.2 Hertz.