The Final Empire
Book Playlist

The Final Empire Playlist

by Brandon Sanderson

This playlist captures the grim, oppressive atmosphere of The Final Empire with a mix of dark orchestral instrumentals and haunting vocal tracks that reflect the complex characters and themes of tyranny, rebellion, and hope. The instrumental selections blend cinematic fantasy scores with ethereal and post-rock influences, evoking the ash-covered world and magical Allomancy, while the vocal songs explore the emotional arcs of characters like Vin and Kelsier and the cultural weight of their fight for freedom.

20 tracks
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Jul 9, 2026
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20 songs
1

The Last of Us (A New Dawn)

Gustavo Santaolalla · The Last of Us

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2

Elysian Fields

Jozef De Schutter · Stillness

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3

Ashes of Time

Audiomachine · Decimus

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4

The Last Kingdom

John Lunn · The Last Kingdom (Original Television Soundtrack)

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5

Victory

Two Steps from Hell · Battlecry

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6

Through the Darkness

Audiomachine · Ascendance

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7

Sacrifice for the Crops

Trevor Morris · The Vikings III (Music from the TV Series)

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8

Requiem For A Tower Two Towers Trailer Mix Remastered

Corner Stone Cues · Corner Stone Cues Presents: Requiem For A Tower Two Towers Trailer Mix Remastered

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9

Erupting Light

Hildur Guðnadóttir · Without Sinking

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10

Seven Devils

Florence + The Machine · Halloween 2021

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11

Control

Zoe Wees · Control

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12

Run Boy Run

Woodkid · Handball Wam Up

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13

Dark Paradise

Lullabye Baby Ensemble · Lullaby Tribute to Lana Del Rey

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14

Silhouette

Aquilo · Thrill of it All

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15

Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

R&B Chart Divas · Girl On Fire - A Tribute to Alicia Keys

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16

King and Cross - Liam Howe Remix

Ásgeir · In the Silence (The Deluxe Edition)

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17

Believer

Imagine Dragons · Back to School - POP

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18

Breathe Me

Sia · In Your Feels

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19

Heavy Feet

Local Natives · Heavy Feet

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20

I Built My House on the Tree

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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Mood balanced
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Era any
Length medium
Instrumental 50%
Environment balanced

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