Table 2.
The Copenhagen Music Program.
| Phase | Sub-phase | No. | Music piece | Min. | Taxo-nomy | Key | Tempo (bpm) | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Phase Total time: 51:02 min. . |
1A Opening Total time: 23:30 min. |
1 | Pärt, A. (2019). Spiegel im Spiegel (violin and cello). [Recorded by S. Maer & S. Whitwell]. On Classical chill: Cello. ABC Classic. (Original work published 1978). | 9:21 | 1 | F Major | 84 | Classical | |
| 2 | Opsahl, J., & Opsahl, T. (2015). A fairytale. On Unbroken dreams. Heart to heart records. |
4:31 | 2 | G Major | 92 | Classical | |||
| 3 | Økland, N., & Apeland, S. (2011). Sylkje-Per, variation. On Lysøen (Hommage á Ole Bull). ECM. | 3:58 | 2 | D Major | 54 | Traditio-nal | |||
| 4 | Horn, P. (1989). Shah Jahan. On Inside the Taj Mahal I & II. Kuckuck. | 5:40 | 3 | A Major | 55 (fluent) |
New age | |||
| 1B Onset Total time: 17:02 min. |
5 | Einaudi, L. (2019). Gravity day 1. (Recorded by L. Einaudi, F. Mecozzi & R. Hasa). On 7 days walking Day 1–7. Universal music group. | 5:27 | 3 | A Minor | 60 | Contem-porary | ||
| 6 | Keating, Z. (2010). Optimist. On Into the trees. Vertebrae productions. | 5:01 | 3 | Eb Major | 71/138 (shift) |
Contem-porary | |||
| 7 | Keating, Z. (2010). Escape artist On Into the trees. Vertebrae productions. | 6:34 | 3 | D Minor | 78 | Contem-porary | |||
| 1C Build to peak Total time: 10:30 min. |
8 | Gjeilo, O. (2016). Tundra. On Ola Gjeilo. Decca. | 3:35 | 3 | Bb Major | 71 | Classical | ||
| 9 | Lauridsen, M. (1997). O magnum mysterium. (Recorded by Shaw chamber singers). On A Robert Shaw christmas: Angels on high. Telarc. | 6:55 | 5 | D Major | 74 | Classical | |||
| Peak phase Total time: 79:52 min. |
2A Going inside Total time: 30:33 min. |
10 | Elgar, E. (2015). Enigma variations, Op. 36: Nimrod. (Recorded by Royal philharmonic orchestra). On Last night of the proms. Philips. | 3:46 | 5 | Eb Major | 80 | Classical | |
| 11 | Gòrecki, H. (1992). Symphony no. 3, 1st movement, Lento. (Recorded by London Sinfonia, D. Upshaw). Nonesuch records. | 26:47 | 6 | E Minor | 52 | Classical | |||
| 2B Confrontation & surrender Total time: 30:19 min. . |
12 | Tchaikovsky, P. I. (1999). Hymn of the cherubim (From Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, opus 41). (Recorded by USSR Ministry of culture chamber choir). On Universe 5. Hearts of space. | 7:36 | 9 | Eb Minor | 76 | Classical | ||
| 13 | Poulenc, F. (2014). Stabat mater doloroso, I. (Recorded by Capella Amsterdam, Estonian philharmonic chamber choir, Estonian national symphony orchestra). On Stabat mater. Harmonia mundi. | 4:50 | 9 | A Minor | 72 | Classical | |||
| 14 | Pärt, A. (2010) Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten. (Recoded by Estonian National Symphonic orchestra). On The very best of Arvo Pärt. Emi. | 6:48 | 9 | A Minor | 67 | Classical | |||
| 15 | Lama Gyurme & Rykiel, J.-P. (2007). Sacred words of liberation. On The lama’s chants - Roads of blessings/Songs of awe. Last call records. | 5:32 | 9 | Eb Minor | 62 | New age | |||
| 16 | Hopkins, J. (2018). Feel first life. On Singularity. Domino recording. | 5:33 | 9 | C# Major | 71 | Contem-porary | |||
| 2C Plateau Total time: 9:29 min. |
17 | Bach, J. S. (2016). Komm süsser Tod. (Arranged by L. Stokowski). (Recorded by Orchestre Métropolitain, Yannick Nézet-Séguin). On Bonus track-Bach/Stokowski Choral 478. Atma classique. | 4:59 | 5 | C Minor | 70 | Classical | ||
| 18 | Purcell, H. (2006). Dido and Aeneas. When I am laid in Earth. Dido’s lament, Z 626. (Arranged by L. Stokowski). (Recorded by Bournemouth symphony orchestra). On Stokowski Bach transcriptions. Naxos. | 4:30 | 5 | G Minor | 73 | Classical | |||
| 2D Transcendence Total time: 39:31 min. |
19 | Von Bingen, H. (1997). O virtus sapiente (Arranged and recorded by Kronos quartet). On Early Music (Lachrymæ Antiquæ). Nonesuch records. | 4:32 | 5 | E Minor | 57 | Classical | ||
| 20 | Sawhney, N. (2015). Sacrifice. (Recorded by T. Tzarovska, J. Pook, V. Zivkovic, M. Pappenheim, & M. Yogeswaren). On iTMOi (In the mind of Igor). Pook music. | 6:16 | 6 | F Minor | 72 | Contem-porary | |||
| 21 | Russill, P. (2007). Om namah Shivaaya. On Shakti – Tantric embrace (Shakti yoga). Relaxation company. | 17:35 | 8 | E Major | 80/119 | New age | |||
| 22 | Haya Band & DaiQing, T. (2015). Ongmanibamai. On Silent sky. Wind music. | 3:43 | 5 | B Minor | 73/101/ 121/71 (tempo shifts) |
New age | |||
| 23 | Anilah (2014). Calling the others. On Warrior. Not on label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUP_7jo6vlA | 6:26 | 6 | F# Minor | 120 | New age | |||
| Descent Phase Total time: 208:37 min. |
3A Emotional release Total time: 45:35 min. |
24 | Hoppe, M. & Wheater, T. (1999). The waiting. On Afterglow. Heart of space. | 4:15 | 5 | G Minor | 61 | Contem-porary | |
| 25 | Richter, M. (2014). Mercy. (Recorded by H. Hahn & C. Smythe). On In 27 pieces: The Hilary Hahn encores. Deutsche Grammophon. | 5:32 | 4 | Bb Minor | 91 | Contem-porary | |||
| 26 | Barber, S. (2004). Adagio for strings, opus 11. (Recorded by New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein). On Barbers adagio and other romantic favorites for strings. Sony. | 9:56 | 6 | Bb Minor | 74 | Classical | |||
| 27 | Elgar, E. (2001). Sospiri. (Recorded by English chamber orchestra, P. Goodwin). On Elgar Nursery suite, Dream children, Serenade, and other works. Harmonia mundi. | 5:07 | 5 | F Major | 76 | Classical | |||
| 28 | Pärt, A. (2006). Da pacem Domine. (Recorded by Estonia Philharmonic orchestra, P. Hillier). On Arvo Pärt: Da pacem. Harmonia Mundi. | 5:43 | 5 | D Major | 84 | Classical | |||
| 29 | Garbarek, J. (1994). Parce mihi Domine. (Arranged by J. Garbarek and Hillier ensemble). On Officium. ECM new series. (Composed by Christobal de Morales). | 6:42 | 2 | Bb Major |
81 | Contem-porary | |||
| 30 | Amar, A. (2006). Poem of the atoms II. On Bab’ Azîz:The prince who contemplated his soul (soundtrack). Naïve. | 2:20 | 5 | B Minor | 69 | Contem-porary | |||
| 3B Reflection & Integration Total time: 11:27 min. |
31 | Örvarsson, A., & Fang, S. (2020). Engin Landamæri. Flóra (Ost). | 2:26 | 2 | C Major | 94 | Contem-porary | ||
| 32 | Tveitt, G. (1997). Velkomne med æra - Welcome with honour. On Piano music - 50 folk-tunes from Hardanger, Op. 150 / 24-part inventions, Op. 2 Nos. 1–12. Naxos. | 4:01 | 4 | G Minor | 80 | Classical | |||
| 33 | Katchaturian, A. (1997). Gayane’s adagio. (Recorded by Skt. Petersborg state symphony orchestra). On Ballet music from Gayane, Spartacus, Masquerade. Naxos. | 5:00 | 6 | F Minor | 66 | Classical | |||
| 3C Acceptance & Relief Total time: 43:07 min. |
34 | Arnalds, O. (2015). Reminiscence. On The Chopin project. Mercury classics. | 4:28 | 5 | C# Minor | 56 | Contem-porary | ||
| 35 | Mahler, G. (1992). Symphony no. 5, adagietto. (Recorded by Polish national radio symphony). On Mahler: Symphony no. 5. Naxos. | 12:07 | 5 | F Major | 80 | Classical | |||
| 36 | Elgar, E. (1997). Serenade for strings in E-minor, 2. Larghetto. (Recorded by Polish radio national symphony orchestra). On The best of Elgar. Naxos. | 5:57 | 2 | C Major | 63 | Classical | |||
| 37 | Amar, A. (2014). Pour une femme. On Mediterranean. A sea for all (film track). Long distance. | 4:49 | 5 | C# Minor | 92 | Contem-porary | |||
| 38 | Manukyan, Y. (2000). Where is she. On Armenian Duduk. Karen studio/Believe SAS. https://www.melodlist.com/index.php?a=search&yti=i6TwTAA-7Qk | 6:14 | 5 | B Major | 87 | Traditio-nal | |||
| 39 | A Filetta. (2015) Sumiglia. On Songs and polyphony from Corsica. Digimusikka. | 4:12 | 5 | C# Minor | 70 | Traditio-nal | |||
| 40 | Kater, P., & Nakai, R. C. (2013). Offering. On Ritual. Mysterium music. | 6:54 | 3 | C Minor | 80 | Contem-porary | |||
| 3D Celebration Total time: 38:19 min. |
41 | Cissoko, A., & Goetze, V. (2012). Amanké Dionti. On Amanké Dionti. Mótema. | 6:31 | 2 | D Minor | 79 | Traditio-nal | ||
| 42 | Jobarthe, S. (2020). Saya. On Motherland - The score. West African guild records. | 3:53 | 2 | C# Minor | 91 | Traditio-nal | |||
| 43 | Dreamers’ circus (2017). City gardens. On Rooftop sessions. GO´ Danish folk music. | 5:06 | 2 | G Major | 81 | Tradi-tional | |||
| 44 | Santaolalla, G. (2014). De Ushuaia a Quiaca. On Ronroco. Not on label. | 2:54 | 2 | G Minor | 71 | Traditio-nal | |||
| 45 | Curawaka (2018). He yama yo. On Call of the wild. Nixi music. | 8:54 | 2 | D Minor | 67 | New age | |||
| 46 | Scheurenbrand, R. (2010). Yemanja. On Viento Bueno. Rainer Scheurenbrand. | 5:37 | 2 | G Minor | 54 | New age | |||
| 47 | Arnal, M., & Barges, M. (2017). Ball del Vetlatori. On 45 cerebros 1 corazón. Fina estampa. | 5:24 | 2 | C Minor | 78 | Traditio-nal | |||
| 3E Landing & Return Total time: 70:09 min. |
48 | Delius, F. (2002). Aquarelle (Lento). (Recorded by Royal Northern Sinfonia). On English string miniatures, vol. 4. Naxos. | 2:12 | 2 | A Minor | 72 | Classical | ||
| 49 | Massenet, J. (1995). Sous les Tilleuls (from Scenes Alsaciennes). (Recorded by New Zealand symphony orchestra). On Massenet orchestral suites. Naxos. | 4:59 | 2 | Bb Major | 63 | Classical | |||
| 50 | Ashana (2009). Soulmerge. (Recorded with T. Barquee). On Jewels of silence: Meditations on the chakras for voice and crystal singing bowls. Angelic tones/ Barkawitz music. | 9:36 | 1 | E Major | 63 | New age | |||
| 51 | Portman, R. (2020). Much loved. On Ask the river. Node records. | 4:22 | 2 | E Major | 64 | New age | |||
| 52 | Satie, E. (2016). Gymnopedie no. 1, lent et douloureux. (Recorded by Olga Scheps). On Satie. Sony. | 5:57 | 2 | G Major | 80 | Classical | |||
| 53 | Saint-Saëns, C. (1998). The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals). (Recorded by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg). On The most relaxing violon album in the world ever! Virgin. | 3:05 | 2 | G Major | 95 | Classical | |||
| 54 | Winther, J. (2015). Om. On Mantra. Unisound. | 5:45 | 1 | D Minor | 62 | New age | |||
| 55 | Vasks, P. (2015). The fruit of silence. (Recorded by Latvian radio choir, S. Klava). On The fruit of silence. LMIC/SKANI. | 7:27 | 2 | Eb Major | 73 | Contem-porary | |||
| 56 | Bach, J. S. (2015). Adagio from toccata, adagio and fugue in C. (Recorded by Sinfonia Varsovia). On Bach Konzerte und Transkriptionen. Deutsche Grammophon. | 3:26 | 2 | A Minor | 62 | Classical | |||
| 57 | Gurdjieff, G. (2004). Prayer. (Recorded by A. Lechner & V. Tsabropoulus). On Gurdijeff, Tsabropoulos: Chants, hymns and dances. ECM new series. | 3:50 | 2 | F Minor | 83 | Classical | |||
| 58 | Schultz, M., & Sangha, M. S. (2014). Calma y tranquilidade. On Simplementes satsang: Cantos et mantra (ao vivo). Simplementes Yoga. | 7:26 | 2 | D Minor | 70 | New age | |||
| 59 | Pepe, A. (2019). Felicia. On Felicia. IIP-DDS. https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kFWkTSGMAaWHwQY-tgf0XErNcshTTdGv4 | 2:15 | 1 | G Major | 61 | Traditio-nal | |||
| 60 | Pärt, A. (1999). Spiegel im Spiegel (violin and piano). (Recorded by A. Malter, & V. Spivakov). On Arvo Pärt: Alina. ECM. | 9:49 | 1 | F Major | 77 | Classical |
The table shows a full overview of music pieces in the music program and their corresponding taxonomy ratings together with duration, tempo, key and genre of each music piece. The music program is a mix of genres: 43.33% Classical, 23.33% Contemporary, 15% Traditional (world/folk music), and 18.33% New age music. The Ascent phase is characterized by pieces in Major keys with an increasing tempo (average 66 bpm), and a mix of genres. The Peak phase consists of pieces from mostly classical genres in Minor keys, with an average tempo of 72 bpm, including two new-age pieces that use tempo shifts up to 121 bpm. A mix of Major and Minor keys and genres and a descending tempo (average 61 bpm) are prominent in the longer Descent phase, where most Traditional and Film Music pieces are included.