The Way of Kings

Book Playlist

The Way of Kings Playlist

by Brandon Sanderson

20 tracks

balanced

Mar 2, 2026

5 mixes for this book

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.

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Track List

20 songs

1

Storm

Rivière Monk · Storm

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2

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

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3

Iguazu (From "Babel")

Gustavo Santaolalla · Piano Movie Lounge, Vol. 2

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4

The Wolf

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

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5

Adrift

Lisa Gerrard · Twilight Kingdom

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6

White Flag

Dido · Life For Rent

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7

Mystery Of Love - Demo

Sufjan Stevens · Mystery Of Love (Demo)

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8

Dead Desert Kings and Their Seashells

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

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9

Tell Me

RY X · Tell Me

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10

Ashokan Farewell

Jay Ungar · The Very Best Of James Galway

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11

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

The Chieftains · The Essential Chieftains

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12

A Model of the Universe

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

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13

Masollan

Balmorhea · Stranger

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14

Energy Flow

Ryuichi Sakamoto · Dawn

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15

Samsara

Owen Hill · Samsara

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16

Breathe Me (Instrumental)

Harp Player · Tribute to Sia

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17

Elegy

Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory

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18

Malaika - Live

Angelique Kidjo · iTunes Live From SoHo

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19

Naked

Anoushka Shankar · Rise

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20

Let them Talk

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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