The Pillars of the Earth

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The Pillars of the Earth Playlist

15 tracks

balanced

Aug 3, 2026

This playlist captures the epic and tense atmosphere of "The Pillars of the Earth," blending medieval-inspired classical instrumentals and modern post-rock with lyrical songs that reflect the characters' struggles, power conflicts, and the grandeur of cathedral-building. The instrumentals set a foundation of historical depth and suspense, while the vocal tracks explore themes of ambition, faith, betrayal, and hope in a turbulent 12th-century England.

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Track List

15 songs

1

The Vampire Masquerade

Peter Gundry · The Edge of Darkness

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2

Sanctuary

Evanescence · Sanctuary

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3

Dervish Dream

Karunesh · Colors of the East

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4

Fortress

Unlike Pluto · Fortress

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5

Atonement

Conquer Divide · Slow Burn

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6

Ironheart

Thomas Bergersen · Classics, Vol. 1

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7

Dog Days Are Over

Florence + The Machine · Lungs (Deluxe Version)

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8

The Way It Goes

Gillian Welch · The Harrow & The Harvest

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9

Crow

Bear's Den · So that you might hear me

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10

Broken Crown

Ragal Ironbull · ASHES & ECHOES

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11

Hard Times Come Again No More

The Longest Johns · Smoke & Oakum

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12

Ashes to Ashes

Shakra · Everest

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13

Run to the Hills

Lullaby Baby Trio · Lullaby Renditions of Iron Maiden

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14

Wolf Like Me

TV On The Radio · Return To Cookie Mountain

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15

Late Night Lemonade

Luminary Flux · Late Night Lemonade

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