The Hobbit
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The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

“The Hobbit” moves between the coziness of the Shire and the perilous wonder of a wider world—so this playlist alternates gently between intimate, narrative folk-rock vocals and spacious, quest-like instrumentals. It mirrors Bilbo’s arc from reluctant homebody to brave participant, with tracks that echo journeys, encounters, and the draw of adventure.

21 tracks
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Sep 13, 2026
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21 songs
1
Herbert von Karajan conducts Holst

The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War

Gustav Holst · Herbert von Karajan conducts Holst

2
50 Most Beautiful Classical Pieces

The Lark Ascending

Ralph Vaughan Williams · 50 Most Beautiful Classical Pieces

3
Herbst-Klassik

Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19 (Arr. for Flute and Orchestra)

Maurice Ravel · Herbst-Klassik

4
111 Opera Masterpieces

The Barber of Seville: Overture

Gioachino Rossini · 111 Opera Masterpieces

5
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4 & Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Sergei Rachmaninoff · Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4 & Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

6
Chilling Cello

Arabesque No. 1, L. 66, No. 1 (Arr. for Cello and Piano)

Claude Debussy · Chilling Cello

7
Strauss: The King of Waltzes

Tales from the Vienna Woods, Op. 325

Johann Strauss II · Strauss: The King of Waltzes

8
Hintergrundmusik, Vol. 1 - 6 - Gemafreie Musik zur Beschallung von Hotels und Restaurants (inkl. Klaviermusik zum Entspannen und Träumen)

The Entertainer

Scott Joplin · Hintergrundmusik, Vol. 1 - 6 - Gemafreie Musik zur Beschallung von Hotels und Restaurants (inkl. Klaviermusik zum Entspannen und Träumen)

9
Best of Classics (Inspiration)

Satie: Gymnopédie No. 3

Erik Satie · Best of Classics (Inspiration)

10
de Meij: Symphony No. 1 "The Lord of the Rings" - Mahler: Symphony No. 5

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Paul Dukas · de Meij: Symphony No. 1 "The Lord of the Rings" - Mahler: Symphony No. 5

11
Little lion man

Little lion man

Made famous by Mumford & Sons · Little lion man

12
Merry Go

Merry Go

John Newman · Merry Go

13
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

I See Fire

Ed Sheeran · The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

14
Home

Home

Maria Loka · Home

15
Picaresque

The Infanta

The Decemberists · Picaresque

16
Bluegrass Players Cover Mumford & Sons

The Cave

Bluegrass Players · Bluegrass Players Cover Mumford & Sons

17
Awesome Movie Mix

My Shot

Lin-Manuel Miranda · Awesome Movie Mix

18
Flower Power Classics

The Weight

The Band · Flower Power Classics

19
Want to Want Me - 10s Pop

Riptide

Vance Joy · Want to Want Me - 10s Pop

20
Future Nostalgia

Don't Start Now

Dua Lipa · Future Nostalgia

21
Dream Department

Let’s Play Chess

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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