First Time

Ellie GouldingKygo

BPM105 Key5BE♭ MajorEnergySustainerDance

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2:53·Released 2017·

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First Time

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About This Track

First Time by Ellie Goulding, Kygo is a bass-forward Dance track at 105 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 51% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 5B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 105 BPM, this Dance track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 51% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy51%

Drive52%

Groove59%

Brightness86%

Bass Weight70%

Tempo105 BPM

Key5B

Major · 3

2:53

Duration

55%

Mood

-11 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding is a British singer and songwriter known for her work in electronic and dance music. Her vocal style and production approach have positioned her within the synth-pop and electronic dance landscape, with a…

Median BPM: 125
Top key: 4B · A♭ Major
Active: 2011–2025
Tracks: 8

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