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Atmosphere Playlist
This playlist mirrors Joan Goodwin's journey from quiet contemplation to cosmic ambition, blending orchestral and ambient instrumentals with evocative vocal tracks that reflect the 1980 NASA space shuttle era and the emotional depths of the characters. The instrumentals evoke vastness and introspection, while the vocal songs explore themes of determination, loneliness, and hope, capturing the romance and scientific wonder at the heart of the story.
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Track List
20 songs
1
Prayer Of Divine Order - For Mary, Wife Of Alphaeus
Sue Riley · Twelve Women Of The Chalice
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2
Game of Thrones (House Targaryen Theme, Light of the Seven, House Stark Theme, Main Theme) [Arr. for Orchestra by Andrei Tudor] [Live]
Ramin Djawadi · An Evening with Andrei Tudor & His Favorite Soundtracks (Live)
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3
Aurora
Jeremy Soule · The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Original Game Soundtrack)
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4
The Theory of Everything
Jóhann Jóhannsson · The Theory of Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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5
Time Lapse
Michael Nyman · Film Music 1980 - 2001
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Origins (Arrival)
Vangelis · Rosetta
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Under The Sun
Horizon Blue · Under The Sun
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Adagio in D Minor - From "Sunshine"
John Murphy · 100 Greatest Film Themes - Take 2
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9
First Step
BIRRD · Takeoff
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10
Elegy For The Arctic
Ludovico Einaudi · 12 Songs From Home
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11
A Sky Full of Stars
Coldplay · Ghost Stories
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12
Space Oddity - 2015 Remaster
David Bowie · David Bowie (aka Space Oddity) [2015 Remaster]
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13
Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
Elton John · Honky Chateau
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14
Gravity
Sara Bareilles · Little Voice
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15
Cosmic Love
Florence + The Machine · Lungs (Deluxe Version)
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16
starlight
oct · MUSEUM
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17
Stars
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals · The Lion The Beast The Beat (Deluxe Edition)
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18
Walking On The Moon
The Police · Reggatta De Blanc (Remastered 2003)
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19
Spaceship Superstar
Prism · Prism
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