Sapiens
Book Playlist

Sapiens Playlist

by Yuval Noah Harari

This playlist mirrors the sweeping journey of 'Sapiens,' traversing humanity's ancient past, evolutionary mysteries, and philosophical reflections. The instrumental tracks evoke vast landscapes, primal rhythms, and contemplative moments, while the vocal selections explore themes of identity, survival, and the human condition with diverse global sounds and poetic depth.

18 tracks
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Aug 20, 2026
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Track List

18 songs
1
Rivers Arms

The Winter

Balmorhea · Rivers Arms

2
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition - Night on Bald Mountain

Night on Bald Mountain

Modest Mussorgsky · Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition - Night on Bald Mountain

3
Classical Instrumentals

Divenire

Ludovico Einaudi · Classical Instrumentals

4
Himalaya

Himalaya

camoufly · Himalaya

5
American Beauty (Original Motion Picture Score)

American Beauty

Thomas Newman · American Beauty (Original Motion Picture Score)

6
Islands

Islands

Maurea · Islands

7
Sunrise Session III

Ashes - Sunrise Session III

Ólafur Arnalds · Sunrise Session III

8
Lullaby Versions of Bjork

Human Behaviour

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bjork

9
DNA (Originally performed by Kendrick Lamar)

DNA

2017 Dynamo Hitz · DNA (Originally performed by Kendrick Lamar)

10
2000er - Hitmix

The Scientist

Coldplay · 2000er - Hitmix

11
In Your Feels

Breathe Me

Sia · In Your Feels

12
Full Circle: The Music of Joni Mitchell

Big Yellow Taxi

Joni Mitchell · Full Circle: The Music of Joni Mitchell

13
Jazz Holiday

Another Day Of Sun

La La Land Cast · Jazz Holiday

14
MSQ Performs Mumford & Sons

The Cave

Midnite String Quartet · MSQ Performs Mumford & Sons

15
Cardio Pop

Elastic Heart

Sia · Cardio Pop

16
Chill sur la plage : Beach ambiance

Human

Rag'n'Bone Man · Chill sur la plage : Beach ambiance

17
Fairytale Vibes

Dog Days Are Over

Florence + The Machine · Fairytale Vibes

18
Late Night Lemonade

Late Night Lemonade

Luminary Flux · Late Night Lemonade

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