The Song of Achilles
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The Song of Achilles Playlist

by Madeline Miller

The instrumental opening moves from the Aegean’s spaciousness and the quiet intimacy of Achilles and Patroclus toward the violence of Troy, with music drawn from classical, cinematic, and modern instrumental traditions. The vocal half follows their fierce bond, Achilles’ pride, the cost of war, and the grief and remembrance at the heart of the novel.

20 tracks
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Oct 7, 2026
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20 songs
1

Méditation from Thaïs

Jules Massenet · Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No.1

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2

The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, RV 315 "L'estate" (summer): III. Presto

Antonio Vivaldi · Vivaldi: The Four Seasons • Concertos for Bassoon & Violin 'in tromba marina'

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3

The Asteroid Field

John Williams · Star Wars: Das Imperium schlägt zurück (Original Film-Soundtrack)

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4

Near Light

Ólafur Arnalds · Living Room Songs

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5

Eden

Hania Rani · Esja

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6

Settler

Balmorhea · All Is Wild, All Is Silent

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7

Dawn - (From "Pride And Prejudice")

Dario Marianelli · Hollywood Classics: Music From The Movies

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8

The Moldau

Bedřich Smetana · The Symphonies II

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9

Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato

Edward Elgar · Elgar

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10

The Firebird Suite: Berceuse

Igor Stravinsky · STRAVINSKY: Firebird (The) / The Rite of Spring

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11

Achilles Come Down

Gang of Youths · Go Farther In Lightness

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12

Achilles Last Stand - Remaster

Led Zeppelin · Presence (Remaster)

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13

To Be Alone With You

Sufjan Stevens · Seven Swans

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14

First Love/Late Spring

Mitski · Bury Me At Makeout Creek

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15

Sea of Love

Cat Power · The Covers Record

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16

About Today

The National · Cherry Tree

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17

The Desperate Kingdom Of Love

PJ Harvey · Uh Huh Her

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18

Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)

AURORA · All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend (Deluxe)

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19

The Crane Wife 3

The Decemberists · The Crane Wife

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20

The Horror and the Wild

The Amazing Devil · The Horror and the Wild

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