Zoo Station

Book Playlist

Zoo Station Playlist

by David Downing

18 tracks

balanced

May 2, 2026

This playlist captures the tense, atmospheric, and historically rich world of David Downing's "Zoo Station," set in 1939 Berlin on the eve of war. The instrumental tracks evoke the shadowy, suspenseful environment and emotional undercurrents, while the vocal selections reflect the human stories, risks, and resilience amidst political turmoil and espionage. The mix balances classical, jazz, ambient, and dark indie tones to mirror the book's nuanced moods and complex characters.

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Track List

18 songs

1

The Heart Asks Pleasure First

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

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2

The Unanswered Question

Charles Ives · Quiet City

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3

Funeral March of a Marionette

Charles Gounod · AMEB Piano For Leisure Series 2 Grade 3

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4

Floating / Sinking

Peter Broderick · Float

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5

Enigma Variations, Op. 36: Nimrod

London Symphony Orchestra · London Symphony Orchestra plays Classical Favourites

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6

Le onde

Ludovico Einaudi · Sound of Silence

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7

La Valse d'Amélie - Version piano

Yann Tiersen · Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Bande originale du film)

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8

Opening from Glassworks - 4004 Version

Philip Glass · Philip Glass: Metamorphosis & Other Works (Brüel & Kjær 4004/06)

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9

That Home

The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur

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10

Sympathy For The Devil

The Rolling Stones · The Hits of the 80s

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11

Long Black Veil

Johnny Rivers · The Secret Agent Man

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12

A Letter to Elise

The Prayer Room · Under Covers (A Tribute to The Cure)

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13

My Silver Lining

First Aid Kit · Flying Serenity Songs

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14

Reckoner

Magical Piano Player · Piano Renditions of Radiohead

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15

The Night We Called It A Day

Chet Baker · Chet Baker: Swingin’ Standards – 25 Essential Jazz Classics

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16

Every Breath You Take

The Police · LEGENDARY HITS

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17

Sinnerman

Nina Simone · Das Beste - Hits und Klassiker

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18

Spell She Cast

Luminary Flux · Spell She Cast

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