The Hobbit
Book Playlist

The Hobbit Playlist

by J.R.R. Tolkien

33 tracks
balanced
Jul 29, 2026
27 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the rich tapestry of "The Hobbit," blending instrumental pieces that evoke the mysterious forests, ancient mountains, and quiet moments of reflection with vocal tracks that reflect the characters' journeys, the looming threats, and the unexpected courage found in adventure. The mix of folk, ambient, classical, and subtle electronic elements mirrors the fantasy and horror genres while maintaining a late-night, intimate atmosphere perfect for immersive reading.

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Track List

33 songs
1

The Lark Ascending

Ralph Vaughan Williams · The English Connection

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2

Ashes

Parallel Voices · No Reason EP

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3

Cathedral

Secret Garden · Songs In The Circle Of Time

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4

Morning Mist over the Meadow

Dan Gibson's Solitudes · Echoes Between Clouds: A Solitudes Lo-Fi Journey

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5

Nightfall

Nicolaj Stavrenko · Nightfall

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6

The King of the Highlands

Antti Martikainen · The Last Chronicle

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7

Wanderer

Fyze · Fading

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8

Moonlit Path

Cosmic Nebula · Ethereal Vocals

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9

Whispering Shadows

Kiratysa Verella · Transmission

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10

Beneath Mexican Stars - Remastered 2025

Michael Hoppé · Across The Years-The Orchestral Music of Michael Hoppé

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11

First Snow

David Lanz · Painting the Sun

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12

Feathers

Poppy Ackroyd · Feathers

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13

The Battle Begins

Christopher James Harvey · Urban Strings & Beats

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14

Dragon

Two Steps from Hell · Dragon

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15

The Elven Treasure

Peter Gundry · The Dream Weaver

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16

Dwarven Forge

Clamavi De Profundis · Dwarven Forge

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17

Destruction of the Earth

Thomas Bergersen · Humanity - Chapter VI

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18

The Road Goes Ever On

Bag End Ensemble · The Road Goes Ever On

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19

Carefree

Kevin MacLeod · Calming

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20

Old Forest

Dj Elen · Warm Morning

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21

The Road To Rivendell

David Arkenstone · Music Inspired By Middle Earth

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22

Solid

Life Of A G · Next Chapter in the Love Cycle

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23

Far over the Misty Mountains Cold

Geoff Castellucci · Far over the Misty Mountains Cold

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24

In The Shadow Of Our Pale Companion (2016 - Remaster)

Agalloch · The Mantle

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25

Helvegen

Wardruna · Runaljod – Yggdrasil

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26

Dogwood Blossom

Fionn Regan · 100 Acres of Sycamore

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27

Fall

Lisa Hannigan · At Swim

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28

The Dragonborn Comes

Malukah · The Dragonborn Comes (From "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim")

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29

Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect

The Decemberists · Castaways and Cutouts

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30

Into the Wild

Bristic · Into the Wild

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31

Song of the Lonely Mountain (From "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey") [Chanson De La Montagne Solitaire De "Le Hobbit"/ Lied Des Einsamen Berges Aus "Der Hobbit"]

Vitoria-Gasteiz Orchestra · Action and Adventure at the Movies

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32

Paths Unknown

Tamsin Rowe · Our Triumph

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33

Stone by Stone

Luminary Flux · Again Again

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Instrumental request 50%
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