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Мертвые души Playlist
by Гоголь Н. В.
21 tracks
balanced
Feb 26, 2026
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.
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Track List
21 songs
1
The Rip Tide
Beirut · The Rip Tide
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2
Lux Aeterna (From "Requiem for a Dream") [Arr. for Solo Piano]
Clint Mansell · Black Swan of Piano
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3
Bloodbuzz Ohio
The National · Gasoline Rainbows
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4
Leaving Nara (Track Commentary)
alt-J · This Is All Yours (Track by Track Commentary)
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5
Spiegel im Spiegel
Arvo Pärt · Arvo Pärt
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6
Elephant Gun
Beirut · Artifacts
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The Curse (Originally Performed by Agnes Obel) - Karaoke Instrumental Version
Hit The Button Karaoke · Karaoke Picks Vol. 79
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8
First Breath After Coma
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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9
Holocene
Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver
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10
Nightbook
Ludovico Einaudi · Ruhe und Gelassenheit mit Musik von Ludovico Einaudi
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11
Snakes and Martyrs
TV On The Radio · Wolf Like Me
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12
The Host of Seraphim
Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time
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13
To Build A Home
The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur
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14
The Only Moment We Were Alone
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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15
Slow Show
The National · Boxer
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16
An Ending (Ascent)
Arturo Stalteri · coolAugustMoon - From The Music Of Brian Eno
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17
Futile Devices (Doveman Remix)
Sufjan Stevens · Call Me By Your Name (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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18
Your Hand in Mine
Explosions In The Sky · Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records
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19
Opus 55
Dustin O'Halloran · Lumiere
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20
Breathe Me
Sia · forks
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