The Blackbirds of St Giles
Book Playlist

The Blackbirds of St Giles Playlist

by Lila Cain

18 tracks
balanced
May 16, 2026

This playlist weaves the emotional and atmospheric essence of "The Blackbirds of St Giles," blending 18th-century tension with modern introspection. The instrumental selections evoke the historic London setting and the novel's gritty thriller elements, while the vocal tracks explore themes of hope, struggle, and the fight for a better future through diverse indie, folk, and alternative styles. Together, they create a balanced and immersive listening experience reflecting the book's complex characters and emotional journey.

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Track List

18 songs
1

Spiegel im spiegel

Arvo Pärt · Arvo Pärt: Portrait

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The Approaching Night

Philip Wesley · Dark Night of the Soul

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The Departure

Michael Nyman · Nyman: Complete Piano Music

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Gold Dust

Hardbouncer · Gold Dust EP

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Something Has Changed

Peter Broderick · Float

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Embers

Robin Schulz · Embers

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Night Song

Lei Qiang · Chinese Traditional Erhu Music 1

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The Light She Brings

Joep Beving · Solipsism

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Come Away With Me

Norah Jones · Come Away With Me (Super Deluxe Edition)

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Ship To Wreck

Florence + The Machine · How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe)

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Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)

Concrete Blonde · 80s & 90s Gothic Vibes

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What's Left of the Flag

Flogging Molly · Drunken Lullabies

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Breathe Me In

Serzo · Breathe Me In

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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Rose Rock Daughters · God of the Mountain

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Black Flies

Ben Howard · Every Kingdom

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The Curse

Josh Ritter · So Runs The World Away

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17

Waiting Game

BANKS · songs to feel hot to

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18

Midnight Kings

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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