Zoo Station
Book Playlist

Zoo Station

by David Downing

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.

18 tracks
balanced
May 2, 2026
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Track List

18 songs
1
The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

The Heart Asks Pleasure First

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

2
Quiet City

The Unanswered Question

Charles Ives · Quiet City

3
AMEB Piano For Leisure Series 2 Grade 3

Funeral March of a Marionette

Charles Gounod · AMEB Piano For Leisure Series 2 Grade 3

4
Float

Floating / Sinking

Peter Broderick · Float

5
London Symphony Orchestra plays Classical Favourites

Enigma Variations, Op. 36: Nimrod

London Symphony Orchestra · London Symphony Orchestra plays Classical Favourites

6
Sound of Silence

Le onde

Ludovico Einaudi · Sound of Silence

7
Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Bande originale du film)

La Valse d'Amélie - Version piano

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

8
Philip Glass: Metamorphosis & Other Works (Brüel & Kjær 4004/06)

Opening from Glassworks - 4004 Version

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

9
Ma Fleur

That Home

The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur

10
The Hits of the 80s

Sympathy For The Devil

The Rolling Stones · The Hits of the 80s

11
The Secret Agent Man

Long Black Veil

Johnny Rivers · The Secret Agent Man

12
Under Covers (A Tribute to The Cure)

A Letter to Elise

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

13
Flying Serenity Songs

My Silver Lining

First Aid Kit · Flying Serenity Songs

14
Piano Renditions of Radiohead

Reckoner

Magical Piano Player · Piano Renditions of Radiohead

15
Chet Baker: Swingin’ Standards – 25 Essential Jazz Classics

The Night We Called It A Day

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

16
LEGENDARY HITS

Every Breath You Take

The Police · LEGENDARY HITS

17
Das Beste - Hits und Klassiker

Sinnerman

Nina Simone · Das Beste - Hits und Klassiker

18
Spell She Cast

Spell She Cast

Luminary Flux · Spell She Cast

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