Book Playlist

Semishigure Playlist

by Shuhei Fujisawa; translated by Thomas Harper

20 tracks

balanced

May 31, 2026

This playlist mirrors the nuanced, atmospheric storytelling of "Semishigure" by Shuhei Fujisawa, blending delicate instrumental textures with evocative vocal tracks that capture the historical and emotional subtleties of samurai-era Japan. The instrumentals offer a mix of traditional and modern influences that echo the book's balance between tradition and change, while the vocal songs explore themes of honor, reflection, and human connection, highlighting individual character emotions and the transient beauty of life.

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Track List

20 songs

1

Clouds

Hiroshi Yoshimura · Music for Nine Post Cards

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2

Merry-Go-Round of Life (Euphonium Tuba Duet)

Joe Hisaishi arr. Natalie Colegrove · Midnight Euphonium

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3

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - Version for Piano Trio

Ryuichi Sakamoto · 1996

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4

EROSION

KUTE · EROSION

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5

snowfall

blondette · snowfall

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6

Song From A Secret Garden

Secret Garden · Songs From A Secret Garden

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7

Yumeji's Theme - From "In The Mood For Love"

Shigeru Umebayashi · 50 Violin Masterworks

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8

Departures

Masakatsu Takagi · "Okaeri MONE" Original Soundtrack 6

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9

Aerial Boundaries

Michael Hedges · Best Of Michael Hedges

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10

Quietude

Morgondimma · Quietude

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11

Ghosts That We Knew

Piano Dreamers · Piano Dreamers Perform the Hits of Mumford & Sons

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12

深い森 - 復活LIVE 2008ver.

Do As Infinity · Do As Infinity FREE LIVE -FREE SOUL! FREE SPIRITS!-

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13

River Man

Nick Drake · Chill Camping Vibes

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14

The Curse

Josh Ritter · So Runs The World Away

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15

Cherry Wine - Live

Hozier · Música Chill Para Cocinar

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16

Be Still

The Killers · Battle Born

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17

Sleepwalking

Avery's Ambient · Dream Haze

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18

As the World Falls Down

8-Bit Arcade · The Ultimate David Bowie

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19

Stolen Dance

Pop Legends · Stolen Dance - Tribute to Milky Chance

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20

The Stars Are Ours Tonight

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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