Мертвые души
Reading Playlist

Мертвые души

by Гоголь Н. В.

This playlist captures the satirical and complex nature of Gogol’s "Dead Souls" through a balanced blend of eclectic and introspective tracks that mirror the novel’s exploration of human folly and societal critique. The mix of vocal and instrumental pieces, spanning genres from classical to indie and post-rock, reflects the book’s layered characters and shifting moods, while maintaining enough subtlety to support medium-focus reading in any environment. Diverse and unexpected selections evoke the absurdity and melancholy of the story without resorting to clichés, offering a fresh auditory companion to the text.

21 tracks
balanced
Feb 26, 2026
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Track List

21 songs
0
The Rip Tide

The Rip Tide

Beirut · The Rip Tide

1
Black Swan of Piano

Lux Aeterna (From "Requiem for a Dream") [Arr. for Solo Piano]

Clint Mansell · Black Swan of Piano

2
Gasoline Rainbows

Bloodbuzz Ohio

The National · Gasoline Rainbows

3
This Is All Yours (Track by Track Commentary)

Leaving Nara (Track Commentary)

alt-J · This Is All Yours (Track by Track Commentary)

4
Arvo Pärt

Spiegel im Spiegel

Arvo Pärt · Arvo Pärt

5
Artifacts

Elephant Gun

Beirut · Artifacts

6
Karaoke Picks Vol. 79

The Curse (Originally Performed by Agnes Obel) - Karaoke Instrumental Version

Hit The Button Karaoke · Karaoke Picks Vol. 79

7
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

First Breath After Coma

Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

8
Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver

Holocene

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver

9
Ruhe und Gelassenheit mit Musik von Ludovico Einaudi

Nightbook

Ludovico Einaudi · Ruhe und Gelassenheit mit Musik von Ludovico Einaudi

10
Wolf Like Me

Snakes and Martyrs

TV On The Radio · Wolf Like Me

11
A Passage in Time

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

12
Ma Fleur

To Build A Home

The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur

13
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

The Only Moment We Were Alone

Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

14
Boxer

Slow Show

The National · Boxer

15
coolAugustMoon - From The Music Of Brian Eno

An Ending (Ascent)

Arturo Stalteri · coolAugustMoon - From The Music Of Brian Eno

16
Call Me By Your Name (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Futile Devices (Doveman Remix)

Sufjan Stevens · Call Me By Your Name (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

17
Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records

Your Hand in Mine

Explosions In The Sky · Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records

18
Lumiere

Opus 55

Dustin O'Halloran · Lumiere

19
forks

Breathe Me

Sia · forks

20
Why not?

Why not?

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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Mood balanced
Genre match
Era any
Length medium
Instrumental 50%
Environment balanced

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