A Matter of Death and Life
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A Matter of Death and Life Playlist

by Irvin D. Yalom, Marilyn Yalom

This playlist accompanies "A Matter of Death and Life" by blending contemplative instrumentals with poignant vocal tracks that explore themes of love, loss, mortality, and enduring connection. The mix of classical, ambient, indie, and folk elements reflects the emotional depth and the enduring bond between Irvin and Marilyn Yalom over 65 years of partnership, capturing moments of grief, reflection, and hope.

19 tracks
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Aug 20, 2026
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19 songs
1
Adventures In Your Own Backyard

Lighthouse

Patrick Watson · Adventures In Your Own Backyard

2
Arvo Pärt: Portrait

Spiegel im spiegel

Arvo Pärt · Arvo Pärt: Portrait

3
Melancholy Island

As the Darkness Falls

Maxence Cyrin · Melancholy Island

4
Waking Up

Waking Up

Denalia · Waking Up

5
Mare

Haul (feat. Mohna)

Christian Löffler · Mare

6
Loyal Extras

An Opening

Heathered Pearls · Loyal Extras

7
Healing Is A Miracle

Healing Is A Miracle

Julianna Barwick · Healing Is A Miracle

8
Bravo (Remastered)

Sea of Tranquility

Gazpacho · Bravo (Remastered)

9
Sad Dad Summer

From The Morning

Nick Drake · Sad Dad Summer

10
In My Veins

In My Veins

Andrew Belle · In My Veins

11
Carrie & Lowell

Death with Dignity

Sufjan Stevens · Carrie & Lowell

12
Poison & Wine

Between The Bars - Live Set

The Civil Wars · Poison & Wine

13
Crack-Up

If You Need To, Keep Time on Me

Fleet Foxes · Crack-Up

14
100 Greatest Love Songs of All Time

I Will Follow You into the Dark

Death Cab for Cutie · 100 Greatest Love Songs of All Time

15
Part Of The Light

Such A Simple Thing

Ray LaMontagne · Part Of The Light

16
Bright Eyes

First Day of My Life

Dropping A Popped Locket · Bright Eyes

17
Ma Fleur

To Build A Home

The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur

18
Pandora's Box: A Miscellany Volume One (Rarities '65-'95)

Friend Of The Devil

Grateful Dead · Pandora's Box: A Miscellany Volume One (Rarities '65-'95)

19
Late Night Lemonade

Late Night Lemonade

Luminary Flux · Late Night Lemonade

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