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This playlist captures the dark psychological tension and atmospheric suspense of "I diabolici" by Boileau-Narcejac. The instrumental tracks evoke the unsettling mood and claustrophobic intrigue through cinematic, jazz noir, and ambient soundscapes, while the vocal tracks explore themes of deception, betrayal, and hidden truths with a diverse range of noir-inspired indie, alternative, and jazz vocals. The mix balances intimacy and expansiveness, reflecting the novel's emotional complexity and its classic yet modern noir essence.
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Track List
29 songs
1
MIDNIGHT DRIVER
Minako Yoshida · MONOCHROME
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Prowler
Bohren & Der Club Of Gore · Sunset Mission
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Tsirani Tsar
Tigran Hamasyan · Atmosphères
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Rain, Rain
Bill Frisell · Good Dog, Happy Man
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Venetian Blinds
Mattias Tell · Suburban Cowboy
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Mountains Crave
Anna von Hausswolff · Ceremony
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Gymnopédie No. 1: Var. 1
Jacques Loussier Trio · Satie: Gymnopédies & Gnossiennes
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Fallen Flowers
Akira Kosemura · Fallen Flowers
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Signed I Wish You Well - Instrumental
Helios · Ayres - Instrumental
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Kids Will Be Skeletons
Mogwai · Happy Songs for Happy People
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Clouds
Balmorhea · Clouds (Extrait de la bande originale du film Un homme pressé)
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Be Still, My Tongue - Slow Meadow Rework
Snorri Hallgrímsson · Orbit Reworked
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The Curse
Agnes Obel · Aventine
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Los Ageless
St. Vincent · MASSEDUCTION
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overkill
Lamb · overkill
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Black Coffee
Ella Fitzgerald · Gold
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Tear You Apart
She Wants Revenge · She Wants Revenge
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18
Wait
M83 · Hurry up, We're Dreaming
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Blue Velvet
Bobby Vinton · The Cool Concept "Crooners"
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In The Still Of The Night
The Five Satins · All Mine / In The Still Of The Night
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21
Hollow Man
Alex E.T. · The Ashes
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22
Vicious Games
Yello · Electronic 80's (Ministry Of Sound)
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23
Eyes Wide Open
Gotye · Making Mirrors
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24
Creep
Bob Reynolds · Head Radio Retransmissions - A Tribute to Radiohead
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Silent Scream
Celtroya · Sound of Emotion
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Night Swim
bahkin · Night Swim
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Behind Closed Doors
Rise Against · The Sufferer & The Witness
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If You Love Me
Melody Gardot · Sunset In The Blue
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