Book Playlist

The Hobbit Playlist

by J.R.R. Tolkien

19 tracks

Jun 3, 2026

23 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the rich fantasy world and adventurous spirit of "The Hobbit," blending cinematic and folk-influenced instrumentals with evocative vocal tracks that mirror the characters' journeys and the mystical landscapes of Middle-earth. The instrumental selections emphasize atmospheric tension, wonder, and the epic scope of the tale, while the vocal songs provide narrative depth and emotional texture, highlighting themes of courage, friendship, and the quest for home.

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Track List

19 songs

1

Concerning Hobbits

Howard Shore · Blockbusters

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2

The Road Goes Ever On..., Pt. 1

Howard Shore · The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - the Complete Recordings

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3

Only Time

Enya · A Day Without Rain

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4

The Shire

Howard Shore · The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - the Complete Recordings

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5

Tancas Serradas a Muru (Walls are Encircling the Land)

Gustavo Santaolalla · Golijov: Ayre / Berio: Folksongs

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6

Gathering of the Clans

Audiomachine · Phenomena

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7

Hymn to the Old Growth from Forest Piano

Dan Gibson's Solitudes · Pianoscapes

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8

Mountains

Hans Zimmer · Interstellar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Expanded Edition]

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9

The Mummers' Dance

Loreena McKennitt · The Book of Secrets

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10

Northern Lights

Nova Lux · Northern Lights

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11

If You Need To, Keep Time on Me

Fleet Foxes · Crack-Up

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12

Song for the Lonely

Cher · Living Proof

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13

Dervish Dream

Karunesh · Colors of the East

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14

Wayfaring Stranger

Ashley Johnson · The Last of Us Part II: Covers and Rarities

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15

The Cave

Midnite String Quartet · MSQ Performs Mumford & Sons

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16

Wolf

First Aid Kit · The Lion's Roar

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17

Ghosts

Laura Marling · Alas I Cannot Swim

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18

Misty Mountains

Richard Armitage · The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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19

Possibility Bar

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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