Die Verwandlung

Book Playlist

Die Verwandlung Playlist

by John Hibberd

21 tracks

balanced

Mar 12, 2026

This playlist mirrors the complex emotional and intellectual journey of John Hibberd's "Die Verwandlung," blending instrumental and vocal tracks that reflect themes of transformation, alienation, and introspection in literary criticism. The diverse mix of indie, classical, ambient, and post-rock elements supports a balanced reading atmosphere, matching the book's nuanced examination of metamorphosis and identity.

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Track List

21 songs

1

Divenire

Ludovico Einaudi · Divenire (Deluxe Edition)

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2

The Last Stand

Sabaton · The Last Stand

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3

Sonic Woodland Dawn Chorus (Excerpt)

Hidden Orchestra · For the Birds: The Birdsong Project, Vol. III

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4

Nothing It Can

Helios · Moiety

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5

Night Drive

Aria Kyd · Night Drive

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6

Shimmering

Sounds of Ellinia · Shimmering

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7

Waltz

Fabrizio Paterlini · Transitions III

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8

Fata Morgana

Nina Chuba · Fata Morgana

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9

Anamnesis

Marina Ortega Mira · Anamnesis

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10

Ambre

Nils Frahm · Wintermusik

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11

All That You Give

The Cinematic Orchestra · Every Day

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12

In the house, in a heartbeat. (Central Dense Reconstruction)

Central Dense · In the house, in a heartbeat. (Central Dense Reconstruction)

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13

Skinny Love

Birdy · 2010er - Alle Hits

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14

Breathe Me

Sia · Calm Mornings

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15

Asleep

The Smiths · Canzoni Autunnali

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16

Hurt

Trent Reznor · Melankhôlia: In Darkness Through the Light (Augmented Version)

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17

Motion Picture Soundtrack

Wooden Elephant · LANDSCAPES, KNIVES & GLUE – Radiohead's Kid A Recycled

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18

The Blower's Daughter

Damien Rice · THE BEST EVER: Time to Relax

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19

Lua

Vitamin String Quartet · VSQ Performs Bright Eyes: Beautiful In The Morning

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20

Holocene

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver

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21

Good People

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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