The Way of Kings
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The Way of Kings

by Brandon Sanderson

This playlist captures the epic scope, elemental fury, and intricate character journeys of "The Way of Kings" through a diverse blend of world-infused folk, cinematic instrumentals, and evocative indie tracks. The balance of vocal and instrumental pieces mirrors the book’s blend of personal oaths and grand battles, while unique and lesser-known artists bring fresh textures that evoke Roshar’s storm-wracked landscapes and ancient magic without resorting to clichés or overused fantasy soundtracks.

20 tracks
balanced
Mar 2, 2026
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Track List

20 songs
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Storm

Storm

Rivière Monk · Storm

1
A Passage in Time

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

2
Piano Movie Lounge, Vol. 2

Iguazu (From "Babel")

Gustavo Santaolalla · Piano Movie Lounge, Vol. 2

3
Red Riding Hood (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Wolf

Fever Ray · Red Riding Hood (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

4
Twilight Kingdom

Adrift

Lisa Gerrard · Twilight Kingdom

5
Life For Rent

White Flag

Dido · Life For Rent

6
Mystery Of Love (Demo)

Mystery Of Love - Demo

Sufjan Stevens · Mystery Of Love (Demo)

7
LUXOR (Can I Pass My Own Turing Test?), Pt. 1

Dead Desert Kings and Their Seashells

Marc Lafia · LUXOR (Can I Pass My Own Turing Test?), Pt. 1

8
Tell Me

Tell Me

RY X · Tell Me

9
The Very Best Of James Galway

Ashokan Farewell

Jay Ungar · The Very Best Of James Galway

10
The Essential Chieftains

The Wind That Shakes The Barley/The Reel With The Beryle

The Chieftains · The Essential Chieftains

11
The Theory of Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

A Model of the Universe

Jóhann Jóhannsson · The Theory of Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

12
Stranger

Masollan

Balmorhea · Stranger

13
Dawn

Energy Flow

Ryuichi Sakamoto · Dawn

14
Samsara

Samsara

Owen Hill · Samsara

15
Tribute to Sia

Breathe Me (Instrumental)

Harp Player · Tribute to Sia

16
Immortal Memory

Elegy

Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory

17
iTunes Live From SoHo

Malaika - Live

Angelique Kidjo · iTunes Live From SoHo

18
Rise

Naked

Anoushka Shankar · Rise

19
Why not?

Let them Talk

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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